71 minutes ago The Guardian view on globalisation and its discontents: how the left was left behind | Editorial

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56 minutes ago Worrying gap in landmark renters’ rights laws as Labour MP makes powerful plea

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1 hour ago Joe Biden under pressure to release ‘forever prisoner’ from Guantánamo Bay

UN experts call on US president in his final week in office to free Abu Zubaydah, who was detained 23 years ago in the aftermath of 9/11Joe Biden is under growing pressure to use his last week in office to free Abu Zubaydah, a Palestinian detained 23 years ago in the aftermath of the 9/11 attacks and held without charge in Guantánamo Bay.A panel of UN experts and a group of 100 legal and human rights scholars have written to the president appealing to him to pardon the 53-year-old prisoner, the first 9/11 detainee to be tortured at the CIA global network of secret prisons. Continue reading...

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8 hours ago The Ordinary’s new serum claims to address signs of ageing with ‘growth factors’ – but does it work?

The formula’s hero ingredient is set to make a big buzz in the skincare world in 2025

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4 hours ago Misery for motorists as roadworks to shut dual carriageway daily for five weeks

The A55 bridge in Conwy has had temporary traffic lights in place ever since several support beams were bent out of shape by a lorry in 2019

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85 minutes ago Dmitry Bivol bucks trend with ‘postman’ joke at Artur Beterbiev press conference

Beterbiev won a controversial decision over Bivol in October to become undisputed light-heavyweight champion – on 22 February, they run it back

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6 hours ago Starmer refuses to guarantee Reeves will stay Chancellor as markets hammer the UK AGAIN with borrowing costs spiking and Pound sliding

Traders have pushed the government's borrowing costs even higher, while the Pound lost more ground against the dollar.

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6 hours ago Speak up, Andy! Novak Djokovic tells new coach Murray to get more vocal in first match working together

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2 hours ago LA fire chief says ‘we are not in the clear’ as firefighters brace for ‘explosive fire growth’ – latest updates

LA fire chief says department as maximized its resources; firefighters warn of ‘critical fire weather’ until Wednesday with risk of significant and rapid spread of fireTell us about the financial consequences you are facing due to the California firesWeather forecasters are predicting that the dry season in Los Angeles is likely to get worse in the coming weeks and that the drought which intensified last week across southern California will continue to worsen into March.Meteorologist Eric Holthaus has written for the Guardian and says the rain forecast for the next three weeks in Los Angeles means the city’s record-dry start to its rainy season will keep getting worse.This year’s rainy season is running at just 2% of normal for Los Angeles, which has only seen 0.16in of rain so far.Weather models increasingly indicate that southern California will receive no rain at all during the rest of January, and potentially no rain during the first week or two of February as well. Continue rea...

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2 hours ago Downing Street insists Rachel Reeves will be chancellor ‘for whole of this parliament’

The prime minister told an audience in east London that he is ‘completely confident’ in his team as pressure grows over the economy

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7 hours ago Starmer refuses to rule out spending cuts as markets hammer the UK AGAIN: PM dodges on consequences of spiking borrowing costs and sliding Pound

Traders pushed the government's borrowing costs even higher this morning, while the Pound lost more ground against the dollar.

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7 hours ago Novak Djokovic admits to ‘strange’ Andy Murray coaching debut at Australian Open

Djokovic came from a set down to beat the impressive wildcard Nishesh Basavareddy in the first round

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2 hours ago Experts solve mystery of 'emission' that appears alongside Northern Lights

The mystery of the aurora borealis’ companion is finally solved

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2 hours ago Switch 2: Nintendo expected to reveal new console this week after string of leaks

Excitement is growing in anticipation of the release of the uprated gaming device and its rumoured features and games

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10 hours ago Glasgow’s Macfarlane Group seals ‘unique and exciting’ £18 million takeover of Scottish rival

“The acquisition represents a unique and exciting opportunity to grow our business in Scotland and provide in-house supply to our businesses in the north of England” – Peter Atkinson, CEO

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8 hours ago 'Strange': Andy Murray's coaching debut survives scare as Novak Djokovic pushed by WhatsApp mimic wildcard

Serb takes down talented American to advance in Melbourne

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2 hours ago Zuckerberg, Musk, answer me this: what about the child abuse scandal playing out online? | Susanna Rustin

Victims of ‘grooming gangs’ have been badly let down, but children must be protected on social media as well as in the real worldTwo seemingly contradictory things are true. It was appalling for the UK’s domestic policy agenda to be hijacked last week by Elon Musk’s blaze of interest in child sexual exploitation gangs. And government action in response to the independent inquiry into child sexual abuse was long overdue. As ministers look in more detail at plans announced in a panic, it is essential that the many anxieties surrounding group-based child sexual exploitation – euphemistically known as “grooming gangs” because of the techniques used to ensnare vulnerable girls – do not distract from the seriousness of the issue.On Friday, Andy Burnham, the Greater Manchester mayor, added his voice to those calling for a new inquiry into child sexual exploitation – a specific form of abuse carried out in exchange for money or other things that victims want or need; and often involving fin...

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3 hours ago Inside Jesy Nelson and Zion Foster's many breakups from 'cut ties to age gap woes'

Former Little Mix star Jesy Nelson and boyfriend Zion Foster, who she reportedly separated twice from, are expecting twins. The Mirror takes a look at their rollercoaster relationship...

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17 hours ago Britain's unlikely bureau de change boom... and the dark reason behind it: As 25 money changers pop up within 500 yards in one city, RORY TINGLE investigates

EXCLUSIVE: Bureau de change stores offering money transfer services are found in large numbers across many British towns and cities, defying the growing popularity of mobile payments.

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8 hours ago What Ruben Amorim told Manchester United fans after Arsenal win shows they have the right manager

A mentality change underpinned Man United's best performance under Ruben Amorim at Liverpool and it has grown since then.

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3 hours ago LA fires live: firefighters brace for ‘explosive fire growth’ amid forecast of strong winds

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3 hours ago Head to 'brightest place in the world' direct from Scotland for perfect January escape

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23 hours ago Millions of workers are skipping a meal at least once a week to save cash, poll shows

The TUC hit out at poor wage growth under the Tories as they released polling that shows working people are having to cut back on meals, heating and hot water to save money

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Novak Djokovic’s first match with former rival Andy Murray as his coach turned into a first-round victory at the Australian Open

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4 hours ago Tamsin Greig and Rosalie Craig become punk rockers in first look at new drama

The upcoming six-part series will follow five women coping with work, grown-up children, dependent parents, husbands and the menopause.

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3 hours ago I don’t care if it’s ‘weird’ – I’m a grown adult who loves drinking milk

Admitting to enjoying of glass of cow’s milk as an adult is tantamount to saying you collect Squishmallows and take baths with a sibling. But haters take note: ignoring the ick and downing a glass of the white stuff could come with massive health benefits, finds Helen Coffey

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8 hours ago Chelsea: Enzo Maresca offers update on Renato Veiga future amid Borussia Dortmund transfer links

Chelsea open to selling Veiga just six months after his arrival

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5 hours ago What sparked the LA wildfires? Investigators consider array of possibilities

While lightning, arson and utility lines are some of the most common causes of wildfires, climate change could also be to blame

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3 hours ago New Merseyside derby date set as Everton host Liverpool at Goodison Park for final time

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10 hours ago Why is Andy Murray coaching Novak Djokovic in a 'weird' pod? Tennis fans find fault with major Australian Open change

Viewers compared it to a Glastonbury glamping pod as Murray and his fellow coaches were allowed to pass on instruction

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6 hours ago Trial date set for men accused of murdering 'loving son, father, brother and uncle'

Following his death the family of Joshua Norman described him as a "beautiful person whose smile and sense of humour would light up any room and any heart"

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4 hours ago London borough seeks government permission to increase council tax by massive 10% in bid to avoid bankruptcy

Newham town hall is blaming a £157 million budget gap caused by the spiralling cost of providing temporary accommodation for homeless residents

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25 hours ago Arsenal transfer need grows louder as painful week pushes trophies further out of reach

Back-to-back home losses in cup competitions, and fresh injuries, make up a nightmare week

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7 hours ago Mum's horror as one of her breasts grows to 'extreme' 7lb size after fertility treatment

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4 hours ago Starmer vows to work with Musk on AI growth after billionaire’s criticism of government

Sir Keir Starmer vowed that the UK government will work with anyone in the AI sector, including Elon Musk — even after the billionaire's criticism of Labour.

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30 hours ago Andy Murray makes thoughts clear on greatest tennis star ever as he coaches Novak Djokovic

All eyes will be on Andy Murray and Novak Djokovic over the next fortnight at the Australian Open as the Scot sets his former rival a new challenge, having crowned him tennis' 'GOAT'

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7 hours ago Union Bears look away now as Rangers protest own goal sparks Hotline hammering – 'the Keystone Cops of Scotland'

Andy Newport took your calls as the Ibrox walkout backfired and that was never going to escape the

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4 hours ago Ivanka Trump reveals the crucial advice she wishes her parents had told her growing up

Ivanka Trump has revealed the one thing that she wishes her parents Donald Trump and Ivana had told her when she was growing up - and she's not holding back.

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31 hours ago Andy Murray could REVERSE his retirement decision, John McEnroe teases, despite Scot coaching old rival Novak Djokovic at the Australian Open

EXCLUSIVE BY DAN DAVIS: Andy Murray, a three-time Grand Slam champion, brought an end to his glittering career after bowing out of the Paris Olympics last August.

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4 hours ago 'My parents turned their garden shed into my bedroom so I could have my own space'

Megsie has shared images on TikTok of two garden sheds that she and a sister lived in when growing up in London which she said was great as she could have her own "space"

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38 hours ago Football stadiums that never were including stunning Liverpool and Chelsea concept designs

These stunning grounds unfortunately never saw the light of day, including a strange Liverpool and Everton hybrid stadium, and Chelsea’s grand Battersea Power Station design

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8 hours ago Road rage horror as Toyota Prius and Ford Fiesta drivers get out to scrap on the road

The two men were at a set of traffic lights when they got into an altercation that turned violent - leading to them grappling on the ground as a woman gets out of one of the cars to intervene

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5 hours ago Botox, fillers, red light therapy: I had no idea that ageing would be this expensive

Every day, writer Isolde Walters is bombarded with different ways to slow the signs of ageing. So far, she’s resisted. But will she be able to hold out as the faces around her become ever smoother and firmer?

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8 hours ago LA fires latest: Firefighters to face 70mph winds pushing ‘explosive fire growth’ as death toll climbs to 24

Palisades and Eaton fires continue to rage through southern California as Santa Ana winds set to return

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6 hours ago UK will be ‘AI superpower’, says Starmer as he unveils plans to boost growth

The Prime Minister said the changes would help revolutionise creaking public services and turn around Britain’s economy.

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8 hours ago LA fires live: Firefighters braced for ‘explosive fire growth’ amid red flag weather warning and new forecast of strong winds

Firefighters warn of ‘critical fire weather’ until Wednesday with risk of significant and rapid spread of fireCalifornians: how have you been affected by the wildfires?Weather forecasters are predicting that the dry season in Los Angeles is likely to get worse in the coming weeks and that the drought which intensified last week across southern California will continue to worsen into March.Meteorologist Eric Holthaus has written for the Guardian and says the rain forecast for the next three weeks in Los Angeles means the city’s record-dry start to its rainy season will keep getting worse.This year’s rainy season is running at just 2% of normal for Los Angeles, which has only seen 0.16in of rain so far.Weather models increasingly indicate that southern California will receive no rain at all during the rest of January, and potentially no rain during the first week or two of February as well. Continue reading...

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6 hours ago Enzo Maresca knows nothing about Renato Veiga’s potential Chelsea exit

Reports suggest a move to Borussia Dortmund initially on loan could be imminent.

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8 hours ago Former Andy Burnham spin doctor hired by Anas Sarwar to help bolster Scottish Labour

Ross MacRae joins Labour at a crucial moment for the Scottish party.

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7 hours ago Boulez, Benjamin & Brahms at the Barbican review: Simon Rattle brought new light to familiar works

The LSO marked Boulez's centenary and the great conductor’s birthday with a subtle, understated belebration

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8 hours ago Do you feel hopeless about humanity? Look for the good things – and build a bridge towards them

We all have the capacity for creativity and growth. Hold on to this potential when life seems bleakSomething quite peculiar has happened to my Facebook feed, and I like it. (Yes, I am still on Facebook; I like to call it “research”.)One day, a few months ago, a post popped up from a group called Poisons Help: Emergency Identification for Mushrooms and Plants. I don’t know why the algorithmic gods delivered it to me, but I was curious, so I clicked. Continue reading...

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7 hours ago Who is Jesy Nelson's boyfriend Zion Foster? The rapper, 26, who is dating former Little Mix star, 33, as pair announce they are expecting twins

Jesy Nelson has announced she is expecting twins with her ex-boyfriend Zion Foster after she took to Instagram on Sunday to share a snap of her growing baby bump. 

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9 hours ago LA fires latest: Death toll climbs to 24 as rescue workers fear ‘explosive fire growth’ from Santa Ana winds

Palisades and Eaton fires continue to rage through southern California as Santa Ana winds set to return

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8 hours ago McDermott Continues London Growth With Former Shearman Head of Restructuring

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9 hours ago Australian Open LIVE: Angry Kyrgios on brink of defeat to Brit Fearnley as Djokovic battles teenage wildcard

The second day is underway as Novak Djokovic plays his first match under the guidance of coach Andy Murray

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8 hours ago Jesy Nelson announces she's pregnant with twins as she shows off blossoming baby bump

Jesy Nelson has announced some very exciting news to her fans as she took to social media to share that she is pregnant, seemingly with twins, as she showed off her growing baby bump

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9 hours ago 'Tried and tested' trick to kill patio weeds in days without chemicals

Weeds will grow wherever there is space in the garden, most likely to pop up on driveways, patios and on the lawn, but Mrs Hinch fans have shared a 'tried and tested' method to kill them in two days

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8 hours ago Australian Open LIVE: Angry Kyrgios knocked out by Brit Fearnley as Djokovic beats teenage wildcard

Djokovic won his first match under the guidance of coach Andy Murray as he came from behind to beat the 19-year-old wildcard Nishesh Basavareddy

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11 hours ago Australian Open LIVE: Jack Draper vs Mariono Navone latest score and updates as British No 1 in fifth set

The second day is underway as Novak Djokovic plays his first match under the guidance of coach Andy Murray

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