87 minutes ago John Swinney says time as Education Secretary changed his politics as he moved leftwards

EXCLUSIVE: Allies say Swinney has moved left in recent years, with the First Minister saying his time in charge of schools was pivotal.

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9 hours ago Joshua Jackson loses childhood home in wildfires after being 'healed' from buying it back

Joshua Jackson's childhood home in Los Angeles has been destroyed in the wildfires, with only the swimming pool left standing

Society

24 hours ago 'I cried for hours over Man Utd and Real Madrid deal collapsing – it cost me big'

A Real Madrid legend has revealed how he was on the verge of joining Manchester United but was later left in tears when his move to the Premier League powerhouse collapsed

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3 hours ago The nine days that reduced Arsenal's season to a crumpled mess: Injuries, impotence and the one glaring problem that has left Mikel Arteta facing serious questions

ISAAN KHAN: As a stretcher collected an injured Gabriel Jesus off the Emirates turf, you half-expected it to stop and retrieve the further remnants of Arsenal 's crumbling campaign, too.

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2 hours ago Netflix viewers divided as sequel to hit 2023 movie shoots to No 1 in rankings

‘Bank of Dave 2: The Loan Ranger’ has proved immediately popular

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9 hours ago ITV Dancing on Ice fans irritated as Holly Willoughby and Stephen Mulhern told 'we know'

Viewers at home were left annoyed by the presenters during the first episode of the new series

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7 hours ago Nurse who was stabbed in hospital's A&E department was 'attacked by a patient who got angry about having to wait': Medic fighting for her life

The 'distressing and frightening' attack happened at the Royal Oldham Hospital, Greater Manchester, with the assailant said to have used a 'sharp instrument' that wasn't a knife.

Science

5 hours ago Alan Shearer pinpoints three Man Utd stars for special praise after Arsenal win

Manchester United squeezed past Premier League rivals Arsenal to reach the fourth round of the FA Cup and Alan Shearer was left impressed with three Red Devils stars in particular

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10 hours ago Health Secretary reacts to 'horrific attack' at Royal Oldham Hospital after nurse stabbed

Wes Streeting said nurses are the 'backbone of our NHS'

Society

7 hours ago Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca sends Joao Felix brutal message after FA Cup brace

Chelsea attacker Joao Felix is pushing for more starts in the Premier League following another impressive showing against Morecambe on Saturday when he struck two second-half goals

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2 hours ago Man accused of shooting dead 98 kangaroos on NSW army base denies all charges

Joey Pace, 43, appeared in Raymond Terrace local court after his alleged slaughter of kangaroos on Singleton army baseFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA man accused of shooting dead 98 kangaroos on an army base in New South Wales denies all charges against him.Joey Pace, 43, of Williamtown, appeared briefly in Raymond Terrace local court on Monday after being arrested by NSW police in the Hunter Valley.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking news email Continue reading...

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9 hours ago BBC Antiques Roadshow's Fiona Bruce snaps 'speak for yourself' at veteran in cheeky swipe

Antiques Roadshow presenter Fiona Bruce was left reeling after being hit with a cheeky swipe by a veteran of the Falklands War - and she was quick to hit back in hilarious fashion

Culture

7 hours ago Hospital nurse stabbed in A&E 'by furious patient who was angry about waiting'

It is believed the attack was motivated by the man becoming angry at having to wait to be seen at the hospital's A&E department.

Science

6 hours ago Guardiola undecided on whether Kyle Walker plays for Manchester City again

Walker has told manager he wishes to leaveFull-back played no part in City’s 8-0 rout of SalfordPep Guardiola is yet to decide if Kyle Walker will play for Manchester City again following the captain’s request to “explore the option” of playing abroad.The 34-year-old was left out of the match-day squad for Saturday’s 8-0 FA Cup third round defeat of Salford City after informing the club on Thursday of his wish to depart. Continue reading...

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11 hours ago Joshua Zirkzee the Man Utd hero and Kai Havertz the Arsenal villain in FA Cup battle

A red card, a controversial penalty, a brawl and a penalty shootout all featured in a blood and thunder FA Cup third round tie between old rivals Arsenal and Manchester United

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3 hours ago Iran confirms man 'who provided material used in a drone attack to kill three US soldiers' who was detained in Italy has returned home: 'Swap deal' comes as Italian journalist is freed

Mohammad Abedini, 38, was arrested on an US warrant on December 16 over allegations he had supplied the sophisticated drone navigation technology used in the lethal attack.

Events

10 hours ago Dancing On Ice fans brand The Vivienne tribute 'disappointing' as vigil held on show

Dancing On Ice returned to ITV on Sunday night with the new celebrity line-up taking to the ice for the first time - but fans were left unimpressed with the tribute to The Vivienne

Culture

11 hours ago Oldham hospital nurse stabbed in A&E was 'attacked by furious patient who was told to wait'

A nurse in her 50s is said to be fighting for her life after an impatient service user stabbed her at the Royal Oldham Hospital, Greater Manchester, because of the wait

Science

7 hours ago Pep Guardiola will not stand in way of ‘incredible’ Kyle Walker leaving Man City

Walker was left out of City’s matchday squad for Saturday’s 8-0 FA Cup demolition of Salford after expressing a desire to explore options abroad.

Politics

11 hours ago Joshua Zirkzee responds to what Manchester United fans promised to beat Arsenal

A gutsy performance from Man United sent them through to the FA Cup fourth round via a penalty shootout against Arsenal.

Sport

4 hours ago Woman, 83, injured and robbed after cleaner attacked her for not giving Christmas bonus

Heather Nelson, 29, was arrested and charged with robbery, aggravated battery, forgery, fraud, and grand theft, after she allegedly attacked her 83-year-old employer

Events

24 hours ago Man Utd transfer news: Marcus Rashford left in limbo as airport photo hints at imminent transfer

Manchester United remain very keen on adding a new striker to their squad in the January transfer window but there are a number of significant problems that Ruben Amorim has to overcome

Culture

11 hours ago Nurse who was stabbed in hospital's A&E department was 'attacked by a patient who got angry about having to wait': Medic fighting for her life 

The 'distressing and frightening' attack happened at the Royal Oldham Hospital, Greater Manchester, with the assailant said to have used a 'sharp instrument' that wasn't a knife.

Science

7 hours ago Pep Guardiola refuses to close door on Kyle Walker despite Man City captain's exit plea

Manchester City club captain Kyle Walker has asked to leave the Etihad this month and was left out of the matchday squad for their FA Cup victory over Salford on Saturday

Politics

11 hours ago Arsenal pay penalty as Manchester United win shootout to progress in FA Cup

The holders secured their passage through to the next stage with goalkeeper Altay Bayindir the hero.

Sport

4 hours ago Ukraine war briefing: Kyiv ready to swap North Korean soldiers for Ukrainian PoWs, Zelenskyy says

Ukrainian president says there ‘should be no doubt left’ that Russia is dependent on military assistance from North Korea. What we know on day 1,055See all our Ukraine coverageUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Sunday he was ready to hand over captured North Korean soldiers to Pyongyang in exchange for the return of Ukrainian prisoners of war held in Russia. Zelenskyy’s offer came hours after South Korea’s National Intelligence Service confirmed Ukraine’s announcement from the previous day that it had captured two North Korean soldiers.In a post on X Sunday, Zelenskyy said: “Ukraine is ready to hand over Kim Jong-un’s soldiers to him if he can organise their exchange for our warriors who are being held captive in Russia.” There would “undoubtedly be more” North Korean soldiers captured by Kyiv, he added. “There should be no doubt left in the world that the Russian army is dependent on military assistance from North Korea.”One of the men said he wanted to return to North...

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29 hours ago How the Left conspired to ban TV film exposing Bradford rapists 20 years ago, reveals DONAL MACINTYRE

DONALD MACINTYRE: More than 20 years ago, I watched the filming of a documentary that followed the work of Bradford Social Services. 

Culture

7 hours ago Call The Midwife fans 'demand' answers as beloved nurse 'vanishes' from BBC show

Call The Midwife fans were left baffled after a beloved midwife failed to appear in the latest episode of the BBC One period drama, which aired on Sunday evening

Politics

21 hours ago Mikel Arteta priority clear as Arsenal look to bring spark back to Martin Odegaard

Gunners skipper’s form has dipped amid recent attacking malaise

Sport

8 hours ago 'Terrifying' snap of a drowning sparks urgent warning among locals: 'It's not as it seems'

Millions have been left horrified by this video of someone drowning in Indonesia.

Events

8 hours ago Prince Harry's savage joke left James Corden 'fuming' with David Beckham forced to intervene

Prince Harry has been friends with James Corden and David Beckham for years but the footballer was previously forced to act as a peacemaker between the two after an awkward dinner party.

Politics

8 hours ago Arsenal star was banned from taking penalty in Man Utd shootout due to little

Arsenal were ousted from the FA Cup by Manchester United on penalties after Kai Havertz’s miss but the Gunners' chances were hit with a blow after one star was prevented from taking a spot-kick

Events

9 hours ago Harry Maguire revels in red mist to bend chaotic tie Manchester United’s way | Barney Ronay

Centre-back looks at home in Amorim’s defensive setup and showed leadership in moments of madness at ArsenalIt was always going to end like this, a fact that became essentially unavoidable with the sight of Joshua Zirkzee rotating his arms wildly towards the away end before the penalty shootout at the end of this 1-1 FA Cup third-round draw, shorts hitched up, chalk down one leg, transformed in that moment into Warrior-Zirkzee.From that point it also seemed inevitable Kai Havertz, who had earlier fallen over a pocket of air to win a potentially game-turning penalty, would now produce the key miss, a spot-kick so weak he could have run after it, caught up, taken it back and had another go. Continue reading...

Politics

9 hours ago ‘Extremely sad’ Mikel Arteta left unsure over Arsenal trophy hopes after Man Utd loss

Arsenal’s early FA Cup exit comes just four days after they were dealt a blow in their bid to reach the Carabao Cup final.

Politics

8 hours ago At least 17 killed and 50 seriously wounded in explosion at Yemen fuel station

Rescue teams continuing to search for those reported missing, authorities say

Events

9 hours ago Man Utd’s FA Cup redemption hands Arsenal a lesson that can save their season

Arsenal 1-1 Manchester United (Man Utd win 5-3 on penalties): Ruben Amorim has adapted his approach to prioritise results over performance, with the Gunners left scrambling to salvage their season after a testing week

Politics

8 hours ago Flight horror after plane forced into emergency descent as oxygen masks deployed

The United Airlines flight was at around 40,000ft over Ohio when it suffered an issue. The pilot was forced to rapidly descend 10,000 ft in the US on Monday morning as passengers were left terrified

Events

10 hours ago Dancing on Ice slammed over 'abysmal' The Vivienne tribute as fans demand 'something more'

Dancing On Ice viewers were left disappointed after watching the 'abysmal' tribute to former contestant The Vivienne, who passed away last week

Politics

8 hours ago Kristin Crowley: LA fire chief publicly criticizing the city’s budget cuts

LA’s first female fire chief, in a public spat with the mayor, is a 25-year veteran who’s prioritized diversifying her teamKristin Crowley was appointed Los Angeles fire chief in 2022 at a time of turmoil in a department consumed by complaints of rampant hazing, harassment and discrimination among its 3,400-member ranks.She was portrayed by then mayor Eric Garcetti as a stabilizing force, a trailblazer and the most qualified person. “I look for who’s best, not just who makes history, because the protection of our city first and foremost has to go to the human being who is best prepared to lead. But let me be clear, that is Kristin Crowley,” he said. Continue reading...

Events

10 hours ago Micah Richards says new Man Utd hero has given Ruben Amorim huge decision to make

Ruben Amorim opted to give Altay Bayindir an opportunity in the FA Cup and Manchester United's back-up goalkeeper was sensational as he proved the hero in the penalty shootout

Politics

8 hours ago Iran confirms man 'who provided material used in a drone attack to kill three US soldiers' who was detained in Italy has returned home: 'Swap deal' comes as Italian journalist is free

Mohammad Abedini, 38, was arrested on an US warrant on December 16 over allegations he had supplied the sophisticated drone navigation technology used in the lethal attack.

Events

11 hours ago Streeting describes nurses as ‘backbone of our NHS’ after worker stabbed in A&E

Police were called to the Royal Oldham Hospital on Saturday evening.

Politics

10 hours ago Body of missing man, 46, found in landfill two months after he vanished as police try to track down murder suspect who is thought to have fled the country

Police have identified the body as that of missing man Cumali Turhan (left) as they continue to appeal for information on the whereabouts of the suspect in the case, Ceyhan Dinler (right)

Events

11 hours ago Bruno Fernandes sends clear message to Man Utd bosses after Alejandro Garnacho decision

Bruno Fernandes was key for Manchester United as they secured a spot in the fourth round of the FA Cup against Arsenal and has left Red Devils chiefs in no doubt about Alejandro Garnacho’s future

Politics

10 hours ago ITV Dancing On Ice star 'dragged off' rink after being knocked unconscious in horror accident

A 2025 Dancing On Ice star was left unconscious after suffering a nasty fall during training ahead of the show's return this weekend.

Events

11 hours ago JD Vance says Biden left Trump a ‘dumpster fire’ and lays out Jan 6 pardon strategy

Incoming vice president claims ‘we need to rectify’ prosecution of January 6 rioters who did not commit violence

Politics

10 hours ago Nurse fighting for life after A&E stabbing 'attacked by angry patient having to wait'

A nurse was stabbed at Royal Oldham Hospital's A&E on Saturday night and is in a critical condition with what are believed to be 'life changing' injuries. A 37-year-old man has been arrested

Events

11 hours ago Rangers' boss Philippe Clement reveals what he wants from split fanbase and why he's not 'alone in desert' now

Clement wants unity after Ibrox left fractured by protests during St Johnstone win

Politics

10 hours ago Caroline Flack's mum left devastated by texts found on Lewis Burton's phone before presenter's death

Caroline Flack tragically took her own life in 2020 after learning her trial for assaulting her then-boyfriend Lewis Burton was going ahead after initially being told she would only face a caution.

Events

12 hours ago Man City transfer news latest amid fresh Kyle Walker 'proposal' as Omar Marmoush 'offer imminent'

Kyle Walker was left out of the Manchester City squad by manager Pep Guardiola for the FA Cup third round tie against Salford City ahead of a potential transfer

Politics

10 hours ago Maya Jama pokes fun at Macy Gray with a cheeky Instagram post after she stormed off The Masked Singer following her elimination

The TV presenter, 30, watched on in disbelief from her seat on the judging panel during Saturday's episode on the ITV competition as Macy hastily left the stage.

Events

13 hours ago Brand new 'net zero' Waterside Primary School sits completely empty because of lack of pupils

Waterside Primary School, built as a 'net zero' education centre, has left parents and locals furious as it has been closed without a single pupil ever stepping foot in one of its classrooms

Politics

10 hours ago Inside Jesy Nelson's shock Little Mix exit and bandmate feud as she announces pregnancy

Jesy Nelson has had a whirlwind few years since she left Little Mix in December 2020 - we've taken a look back at her bitter band departure as she announces her pregnancy

Events

13 hours ago Macy Gray's behaviour on The Masked Singer 'shows how unhappy she was'

The Masked Singer viewers were left stunned on Saturday night when Macy Gray refused to remove her Toad in the Hole mask.

Politics

11 hours ago Homerton shooting: Two men shot and one stabbed in 'potentially related' incidents

No arrests have been made yet following the incidents

Events

13 hours ago Dancing on Ice's Sir Steve Redgrave left in 'agony' due to health condition

The Olympic hero is competing in the latest series of the hit ITV show Dancing on Ice

Politics

11 hours ago Gregg Wallace makes shock return to screens after MasterChef exit as viewers left baffled

MasterChef's Gregg Wallace popped up in a new TV show over the weekend after he was suspended by the BBC last November.

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