45 minutes ago Colorado Democrat launches lawsuit against Lyft over alleged sexual assault

‘When I tried to get out, he pushed me back down into the car. He touched me inappropriately and went on to sexually assault me’, said Democrat Rep. Jenny Willford

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4 hours ago Horrified bride told she has cancer on wedding day despite doctor saying she was 'too fat'

Claire Boulton, 47, discovered she had cancer on her wedding day as the nurse called while she was sat in a salon, after saying she had felt unwell for several years before

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4 hours ago Police hunting female shoplifting gang after £5,000 of perfume, jewellery and clothes stolen from posh shops including Jo Malone

The women are said to be operating in two separate groups and are not linked to one another but have made off with hundreds of pounds of luxury items.

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8 hours ago Should you really share your bedroom fantasies with you partner? TRACEY COX shares tales of how it's gone horribly wrong

Sex and relationships expert TRACEY COX warns that confessing your fantasies can be risky. It is, however, possible to open up to your partner without putting your relationship in danger.

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34 minutes ago Jack Draper revels in ‘abuse’ from Australian Open fans during Thanasi Kokkinakis win

The British No 1 was proud of how he held up physically in his second five-set win of the tournament

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18 hours ago Author Neil Gaiman denies sexual misconduct allegations made by eight women

The claims were outlined in New York Magazine on Monday.

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70 minutes ago Streeting: ‘I can’t promise there won’t be patients treated in corridors next year’

The Health Secretary said he will ‘never accept’ people being treated in ‘undignified’ conditions but that it would ‘take time’ to fix the NHS.

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63 minutes ago As an agony aunt, I know the biggest cause of unhappiness: other people. Here’s the secret to better relationships

Looking back through her post bag, Observer Magazine’s Philippa Perry answers her readers most commonly asked question: why are other people so awful?From my many years as a therapist and advice columnist, I’ve started to see clear patterns in the problems that bother my readers the most. And I can confirm that Sartre was right: hell is other people. It’s difficult relationships with those around us that cause the most anguish. It’s such a common theme that I’ve given a lecture on the subject: Why are other people so awful? To help you into the new year, here’s my advice on this most commonly experienced problem.Struggles in connecting to others – or, more specifically, the tension between wanting connection and feeling disconnected – can manifest in many ways. As well as difficulties in existing relationships, such struggles can also make you feel lonely or alienated. Continue reading...

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8 hours ago Man, 22, drowns off Perth beach in front of horrified family on last day of Christmas holidays

Sio Afamasaga, 22, drowned while swimming off the coast of Perth, Australia, with his brother and sister in law as his family launched a fundraiser to help get his body home to Samoa

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7 hours ago Urine trouble: Horrifying moment valet relieves himself on man's £30,000 Mercedes

Car onwer - Michael Hinsley from Shropshire - was left horrified after dashcam caught a garage worker urinating on the front of his Mercedes while it was in the car wash.

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13 hours ago Scottish rugby team manager is found guilty of sending indecent images to youth players and making sexual comments to them

Steven Dyer sent sexual videos and pictures to schoolboys taking part in a training trip to Wales.

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52 minutes ago Former doctor jailed for carrying out ‘unsanitary and dangerous’ circumcisions

Mohammad Siddiqui, 58, from Birmingham, pleaded guilty to 25 offences.

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8 hours ago Princess of Wales tells patient she 'got so attached' to her chemotherapy port as she battled cancer and 'hesitated' when medics said it could be removed

The Princess of Wales had been animatedly talking to 45-year-old patient Katherine Field during an emotional visit yesterday to the Royal Marsden Hospital in Chelsea, South West London.

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94 minutes ago New Match of the Day host Kelly Cates says society still 'uncomfortable' with female sport presenters

New Match of the Day host Kelly Cates says society still not fully comfortable with female sport presenters.

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20 hours ago Adopted Black children to testify against white parents accused of treating them as ‘slaves’, trial told

Donald Lantz and Jeanne Whitefeather are on trial for human trafficking, child abuse and forced child labor

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27 hours ago The play that changed my life: ‘Sarcophagus dealt with Chornobyl as a symptom of corruption in Russia’

Vladimir Gubarev’s tragic satire about the response to the nuclear disaster transfixed audiences and showed the absolute necessity of theatreI was pregnant when the terrifying radiation clouds came over Europe after the Chornobyl disaster. My interest was much greater as a result. I was at the Royal Shakespeare Company as a director at the time, and they had asked me to find a contemporary play for the next London season in 1987. By coincidence, I got a phone call from Michael Glenny, the translator. He had come across this play being done in Russia. Most of its regional theatres had ensemble troupes and they were all doing it. Vladimir Gubarev was the science editor of the newspaper Pravda and was one of the first journalists to step inside Chornobyl and witness what had happened. He was so horrified that he didn’t want to just write journalism. He’d never written a play before, but he went away to his dacha and wrote Sarcophagus. It dealt with what happened at the plant, but also ...

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19 hours ago Vile football fan who 'performed sex act in front of kids on bus' said it was 'banter'

Gordon Sawers, 46, performed the vile act in front of school children and threatened them with sexual violence on a double decker bus - before branding the incident 'banter'

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65 minutes ago New lover of 'torturer' boyfriend who was accused of driving tragic Kiena Dawes to her death loses her job after he blew her a kiss in court

Wellings' new partner, nail technician Emma Croft, (pictured) was asked to step down after her fiancé was cleared of manslaughter over the death of his ex-girlfriend who he abused for years.

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11 hours ago Doctor shares best time to drink coffee to help weight loss and diabetes

The doctor said that there's a certain period throughout the day where it could have the opposite effect

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1 hour ago Lothians MSP accuses government of presiding over “horrifying” A&E waiting times

Miles Briggs said the waits are “unacceptable” and “undoubtedly put lives at risk”.

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22 hours ago Diddy accuser alleges she was walking home from babysitting job when mogul sexually assaulted her

The 16-year-old high school student was allegedly convinced by Combs to get into his vehicle in New York in late August or early September 2000, a new lawsuit claims

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34 hours ago Mum, 33, defrauds her employer out of more than £10,000 but avoids going to jail

Rachel Vickers, 33, from Stockport, abused a 'position of trust' at Practical Publishing Ltd by dispatching 'circuit machines' to a fake customer

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23 hours ago Ange Postecoglou reveals 'vile, detestable' abuse from Tamworth fans during FA Cup clash

Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou claimed an "unacceptable" minority of non-League Tamworth supporters crossed the line with their behaviour during FA Cup third round clash

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94 minutes ago Scottish university 'supporting' student over Neil Gaiman sexual assault claims

The student asked for Neil Gaiman’s honorary degree to be taken away

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13 hours ago Patients left in pain and indignity at Welsh emergency department says damning report

Overcrowding in the waiting room and reception 'continues to compromise patient privacy, dignity, and access to timely care' a report has found

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2 hours ago Man picked up Mercedes from garage only to be left mortified by dashcam footage

Michael Hinsley was left horrified after discovering a garage worker had urinated on the front of his Mercedes while it was being washed at the Mercedes dealership

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24 hours ago Law student sues Cambridge University for failing him on his PhD and costing him his barrister job offer

Jacob Meagher is seeking 'substantial damages' from the world famous institution, alleging he was the subject of disability discrimination and victimisation following the failure of his Law Phd.

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41 hours ago ‘Abuse, corruption, dark dealings’: Pope Benedict handed scandal documents to Francis

Pope Francis says in his autobiography he received a ‘large white box’ relating to ‘difficult and painful situations’Pope Francis has said he inherited a “large white box” full of documents related to various scandals faced by the Catholic church when he took over from his predecessor.The pontiff makes the revelation in his much-anticipated autobiography, Spera (Hope), which is published on Tuesday.Additional reporting Catherine Pepinster Continue reading...

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27 hours ago Tottenham: Ange Postecoglou calls out ‘vile’ abuse from Tamworth fans during FA Cup win

Spurs head coach says some of the comments he heard crossed a line

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1 hour ago Jack Draper fed off ‘abuse from the crowd’ in victory over Thanasi Kokkinakis

Draper came through a second five-setter while debutant Jacob Fearnley is also through to round three.

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15 hours ago Princess Kate pictured in three touching moments as she meets fellow cancer patients

Princess Kate, who confirmed she is now in remission following her cancer diagnosis last year, returned to the hospial - Royal Marsden in Chelsea, southwest London - where she had treatment

Science

2 hours ago Doctor Who's Ncuti Gatwa to feature in free Manchester event with host of famous faces

The 'dynamic' event will let people recite lines with famous actors

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26 hours ago Cambridge law student sues university after he failed his PhD, claiming it held up his career as a barrister because he was 'less able' to write a thesis

Jacob Meagher is seeking 'substantial damages' from the world famous institution, alleging he was the subject of disability discrimination and victimisation following the failure of his Law Phd.

Society

1 hour ago Beauty salon worker is asked to step down by boss after her boyfriend was cleared of manslaughter over death of his abused ex

Wellings' new partner, nail technician Emma Croft, (pictured) was asked to step down after her fiancé was cleared of manslaughter over the death of his ex-girlfriend who he abused for years.

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22 hours ago Sweet moment Kate Middleton meets an 'inspiring' cancer patient during her visit to Royal Marsden Hospital

The touching moment was captured on camera and posted online, as Kate, 43, underwent her first solo visit in a year at the Royal Marsden Hospital in London.

Science

3 hours ago Amanda Holden left horrified by huge family row with 'doors being slammed'

Amanda Holden has given a glimpse into her life behind closed doors with her two daughters, Alexa (Lexi) and Hollie, as she shared a scene that will be familiar to parents of teenagers

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1 hour ago How Linda Nolan survived sex attack by Rolf Harris: Paedophile children's entertainer 'groped and licked' teenage star while on tour with her sisters

Pervert TV star Rolf Harris molested Linda in a backstage dressing room while she was on tour in South Africa with her sisters as part of the pop group the Nolans.

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22 hours ago Kate opens up about chemotherapy port as she shares experiences with patients

The princess spoke about how she was encouraged to keep positive during her treatment at the Royal Marsden Hospital.

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3 hours ago Kate Middleton's kind motive for ditching engagement ring at emotional hospital visit

The Princess of Wales paid a moving visit to the Royal Marsden Hospital where she received her cancer treatment to thank staff and meet patients - and for the outing, she decided to leave her iconic engagement ring at home

Politics

2 hours ago Neil Gaiman sexual assault allegation raised by Scots university student

The Good Omens creator was awarded an honorary degree at St Andrews in 2016, but one accuser has since called on the university to strip him of the award.

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23 hours ago Patients arriving at Ayrshire hospitals in ambulances forced to wait up to 16 hours

NHS Ayrshire and Arran and the Scottish Ambulance Service are under "significant pressure" as Heath Secretary Neil Gray apologised to patients who experienced delays.

Science

4 hours ago Conclave blessed with 12 Bafta nominations as Nicole Kidman and Denzel Washington shut out

Acting shortlists are dominated by newcomers to the exclusion of industry veterans, but The Substance’s Coralie Fargeat is the only female director in shortlist of six• The full list of Bafta nominationsConclave, Edward Berger’s papal thriller about a conflicted cardinal overseeing the election of the new pope, heads into next month’s Bafta awards with the most nominations. It is in the running for 12 awards – one more than its closest rival, Jacques Audiard’s much-decorated transgender musical Emilia Pérez.Based on the novel by Robert Harris, Berger’s film will hope to repeat the surprise sweep of his previous film, All Quiet on the Western Front, which won seven awards at the ceremony two years ago, including best picture and best director. Continue reading...

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3 hours ago Starmer to look at domestic abuse in teenage relationships after girl’s death

Holly Newton’s killer Logan MacPhail, then aged 16, stalked her for an hour before knifing her 36 times in an alleyway in January 2023.

Events

24 hours ago Body language expert reveals Kate Middleton was 'excited' to speak to cancer patients during her emotional visit to Royal Marsden Hospital

The Princess of Wales was 'energetic' as she 'excitedly' chatted with cancer patients during an emotional visit to The Royal Marsden Hospital this morning - where she herself received treatment.

Science

5 hours ago Trump’s attorney general pick to face scrutiny on first day of Senate hearing

Pam Bondi, first female Florida attorney general and Trump loyalist, will answer if she can resist White House pressurePam Bondi, Donald Trump’s nominee for attorney general, is expected to face scrutiny on Wednesday during the first day of her confirmation hearing about her ability to resist the White House from exerting political pressure on the justice department.The hearing, before the Senate judiciary committee, comes at a crunch time for the department, which has faced unrelenting criticism from Trump after its prosecutors charged him in two federal criminal cases and is about to see Trump’s personal lawyers in those cases take over key leadership positions. Continue reading...

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3 hours ago Miracle VW camper van untouched by LA fires despite blaze destroying everything else in street

Amid the destruction and sadness caused by the Los Angeles wildfires, photos have shown a remarkable little VW van which survived the horrifying blaze, despite the street burning

Events

24 hours ago Kate opens up about her chemotherapy port as she shares experiences with patients

The princess spoke about how she was encouraged to keep positive during her treatment at the Royal Marsden Hospital.

Science

6 hours ago Why is it so unsettling to watch an adult drink cold cow’s milk? | Arwa Mahdawi

Nicole Kidman’s Babygirl, which features an erotic dairy-based scene, is the latest reminder of the debate about mature milk-drinkersSeveral years ago, I tried to impress a new girlfriend (now my wife) with my cultural credentials by dragging her to an off-off-off-off-Broadway play about psychedelics in a tiny East Village theatre. I can’t remember much about the play – other than it was terrible – but I will never forget the young man sitting in front of us. He arrived late, awkwardly clambered over a few people to get to his seat, and then proceeded to down a carton of milk. The lateness and the clambering I could excuse. But the milk-drinking? That was horrifying. There is something undeniably unsettling about adults who drink cold cow’s milk in public.I have tried to scrub the East Village milkman from my mind but I was reminded of the incident last week when Nicole Kidman chugged a glass of milk while accepting her award for best actress in the film Babygirl (which features an ...

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4 hours ago Doctor's urgent warning as taking iron tablets with certain foods could be dangerous

A&E doctor Suraj Kukadia has warned that taking iron tablets with certain foods and drinks could be dangerous.

Events

25 hours ago Kate comforts cancer patients in surprise return to hospital that treated her

The Princess of Wales visited the Royal Marsden Hospital in London on Tuesday to thank medical teams and offer support to fellow patients.

Science

6 hours ago Mark Cavendish recalls moment 'zombie knife' was held to his throat in front of child

Cycling great Mark Cavendish has opened up on the horrifying robbery which saw him threatened with a knife in front of his wife and child, leaving him mentally scarred

Politics

4 hours ago Plane horror as passenger dies on board Air France flight from Paris to Boston despite doctor trying to save them

A passenger has died on board Air France flight from Paris to Boston despite doctor trying to save them.

Events

6 hours ago 'Woman at the gym did grim act in changing rooms for 10 minutes – I'm mortified'

A woman was left horrified after a woman, who she estimated to be in her 70s, did something unforgivable while in the gym changing rooms – but some defended her

Politics

4 hours ago The Traitors 'race row': Viewers claim 'cabal of white men' are ejecting minority contestants in row over 'unconscious bias' after doctor Kas was banished

Viewers of the much-beloved BBC gameshow, set in the Scottish Highlands, have accused white contestants of being guilty of 'unconscious bias' and 'microaggressions' towards non-white players.

Events

28 hours ago Patients caught in Chinese virus outbreak develop pneumonia 'between three and five days later'

Middle-aged patients are being struck down according new unconfirmed reports, based on videos shared via Chinese social media app Weibo.

Science

7 hours ago Review: Timothée Chalamet's Bob Dylan biopic A Complete Unknown a 'frustratingly basic' offering

James Mangold’s Bob Dylan biopic takes a frustratingly basic and sanitised approach to the complicated life of its subject, writes Alistair Harkness

Politics

5 hours ago Woman, 40, grows one ginormous breast after taking fertility drugs to help her conceive

The unnamed patient, described as a housewife and believed to be from southern Italy developed a condition called unilateral gigantomastia, where only one breast grows abnormally large.

Events

7 hours ago Paedophiles could face death penalty in US under new bills set out by Trump ally

Trump is said to have given his backing to a new set of bills tabled by Rep. Anna Paulina Luna, which would see the death sentence or life imprisonment for those charged with child sexual abuse

Politics

5 hours ago Horrifying moment cops walk away from gunshot victim because their shifts were ending

In the video, the officers walk away from the dying man while laughing

Events

8 hours ago Kiena Dawes' monster ex blows kiss to new lookalike girlfriend as her sister cries

Kiena Dawes abuser Ryan Wellings blew a kiss to his current girlfriend Emma Croft after he was cleared of manslaughter, with the verdict leaving Kiena's sister in tears.

Politics

5 hours ago Marilyn Manson claimed he was 'not into rape as it 'takes the fun out of things' and said he prefers to 'break a woman down so they have no choice to submit'

In a chilling new documentary, Marilyn Manson Unmasked, Channel 4 revisits the claims of sexual abuse allegations made against the rock star.

Events

8 hours ago Princess Kate tells cancer sufferer she 'got so attached' to her chemotherapy port as she battled disease

The Princess of Wales had been animatedly talking to 45-year-old patient Katherine Field during an emotional visit yesterday to the Royal Marsden Hospital in Chelsea, South West London.

Politics

6 hours ago BBC Strictly Come Dancing's Pete Wicks felt like 'national hate figure' over public abuse before loss left him 'alone'

The reality star and podcast host has opened up in a raw and emotional interview about his life

Events

8 hours ago Love Island's Curtis Pritchard leaves fans horrified over naked confession

Dancer Curtis Pritchard wasted no time in getting his flirt on with bombshell Ekin-Su Culculoglu as they settled down for their first night in the Love Island: All Stars villa

Politics

7 hours ago Three out of five Scots diagnosed with less survivable cancers die within a year

New analysis shows that the average one year survival for a patient diagnosed with what is classed as a “less survivable cancer” in Scotland is just 39%.

Events

9 hours ago UK snow maps show 'Beast from the East' will bury the whole of Britain in days

The UK has recently been subjected to a freezing cold spell that saw temperatures plummet to below -10C for the first time this year - and now more snow is on the way

Politics

13 hours ago Fake Amazon delivery workers armed with sledgehammer brutally attack man, 66, in his own home

George "Dirk" Hardison answered his door to two delivery drivers on Saturday morning and assumed he was receiving a package - but in a horrifying twist they barged into his home and attacked him with a sledgehammer

Events

10 hours ago Fourth former youth center detention worker goes on trial in New Hampshire

The first of multiple sexual assault trials is to begin for a man whose arrest more than five years ago thrust allegations of widespread abuse at New Hampshire’s state-run youth detention center into the public eye

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14 hours ago Neil Gaiman denies sexual assault allegations after multiple women come forward

Author publishes statement after New York Magazine investigation, saying: ‘I have never engaged in non-consensual sexual activity with anyone. Ever’Neil Gaiman has denied all allegations against him after multiple women accused him of sexual misconduct in a New York Magazine article, writing in a lengthy statement: “I have never engaged in non-consensual sexual activity with anyone. Ever.”In July, a podcast investigation by Tortoise media reported allegations by two women of sexual assault against Gaiman. One of the women alleged that Gaiman had performed sexual acts on her without her consent when she was 22 and working as a nanny for the author’s family in New Zealand. Gaiman strongly denied any wrongdoing at the time, saying all of his sexual relationships were consensual. Continue reading...

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