33 minutes ago Ronnie O'Sullivan told he can't leave smashed cue in bin after furious outburst

Ronnie O'Sullivan let his frustrations get the better of him last week as he smashed his cue and left it in a bin at the Championship League before withdrawing from The Masters

Politics

2 hours ago How to live longer and healthier: Lessons from Korea with Michelle Bang

Discover the secrets to living a longer, healthier, and happier life, inspired by the traditions of the world’s longevity capital.

Society

3 hours ago US inflation ticks up in December and remains above Fed’s 2% target rate

Consumer price index rose at annual rate of 2.9% and while Trump promised to cut prices he now says it will be hardInflation ticked up across the US last month, according to the last report on consumer prices under the Biden administration.Donald Trump has promised to bring prices down for millions of Americans. But while price rises have slowed sharply since their post-pandemic peak of 9.1%, the pace of inflation remains higher than the Federal Reserve’s target rate of 2% per annum. Continue reading...

Economics

5 hours ago Chris Eubank Jr vs Conor Benn finally confirmed in huge fight for British boxing

Fighters set to follow in footsteps of famous fathers

Sport

23 minutes ago Diane Langton dead at 77: Hollyoaks and Only Fools And Horses icon dies as tributes pour in

The popular actress, whose career in TV and film spanned more than six decades, died on Wednesday after a short illness.

Events

89 minutes ago M Night Shyamalan sued for $81m in copyright claim against popular Apple TV series

‘The Sixth Sense’ director is on trial in a claim worth $81m (£66m)

Culture

2 hours ago TikTok fitness videos may be behind your negative body image issues, research finds

Researchers observed 200 TikTok fitspiration videos using popular hashtags, including fitness, fitspo, gymtok, and fittok during the study

Technology

6 hours ago Diagnosed narcissist says you might be a psychopath if you can solve this riddle

One riddle will tell you whether you think like a narcissist, sociopath, or psychopath, according to a popular TikToker who claims he has been diagnosed with narcissistic personality disorder

Science

2 hours ago Motorcycle Road Safety Roadshows visiting five Scottish cities in February 2025

Motorcycle Law Scotland is hosting a series of Motorcycle Road Safety Roadshows in February 2025.

Transport

35 minutes ago Dumfries and Galloway rugby star named in Scotland squad for Six Nations

Stafford McDowall is part of Gregor Townsend's 37-man pool for this year's championship.

Politics

3 hours ago What the world wants to do for a living: Fascinating map shows how being a pilot is the globe's number one dream job, while 'YouTuber' and attorney also prove popular

On the map, countries have been colour-coded to indicate the jobs their residents most want information about with a view to taking up that career.

Society

3 hours ago Captain Tom's family 'slash price of £2.25m mansion and wipe his name from listing'

Captain Tom’s family appear to have removed any mention of the late centenarian from the property listing

Economics

5 hours ago Football transfer rumours: Vlahovic to solve Arsenal’s striker problem?

Today’s fluff has a thousand-yard stareAs the fallout from Arsenal’s absurdly wasteful FA Cup defeat to Manchester United – and Gabriel Jesus’s season-ending injury – rolls on, the gossip machine has gone into overdrive trying to identify someone who can put away their chances. While Benjamin Sesko is the name on everyone’s lips, it wouldn’t be a transfer window without them being linked with Dusan Vlahovic.The tea in Italy is that Juventus are willing to cash in their chips. The Serbia striker’s contract runs to 2026 and negotiations are apparently at a standstill, meaning the Bianconeri have limited opportunities to recoup their investment, and with Randal Kolo Muani on his way from Paris Saint-Germain they have a ready-made replacement, so it all makes sense, possibly. Continue reading...

Sport

48 minutes ago Beloved grandmother 'murdered by man who then took his own life' as police launch probe into deaths

The woman, aged in her 60s and named in local media reports as Milly Rosevear, died in her home in the village of Illogan in west Cornwall on Friday.

Events

1 hour ago Marriage equality and a giant weather vane: photos of the day – Wednesday

The Guardian’s picture editors select photographs from around the world Continue reading...

Culture

17 hours ago Reframing obesity may end the diagnosis debate, but the health challenges remain

Assessment of the condition could face overhaul, but governments, companies and communities still have work to doCall to overhaul obesity diagnoses amid fears of over-reliance on BMIObesity is one of the world’s biggest health challenges, causing a mass of shorter, unhappier lives and a mounting burden on already overstretched healthcare systems.There is no doubt that more people than ever before are living with excess body fat, and there is no doubt about the dangers of doing so. Obesity has the ability to harm every single organ in the body, and increases the risk of type 2 diabetes, heart disease, cancer and mental illness. Continue reading...

Science

4 hours ago A twist of Lime: Timothée Chalamet rode a rental bike on to the red carpet. But how long had he been in the saddle?

The actor’s choice of transportation to the premiere of A Complete Unknown give him a fresh everyman spin. Yet there was a distinct lack of puddle to his trousersLast night, at the London premiere of A Complete Unknown, Timothée Chalamet defied convention by turning up on a Lime bike. He rode the bike on to the red carpet, ended the ride on his phone and then carried on with the rest of the premiere as if nothing had happened. What a man.You can tell a lot about someone by the way in which they arrive at their own film premiere. The default is to arrive in a limo, looking beautiful with someone of equal beauty in tow, as a demonstration of status. Sometimes a star will bring their mother as a date – as Henry Cavill did to the premiere of The Witcher a few years ago – when they want to project an image of cosy, relatable approachability. Then there are those who will lean into the premiere as an opportunity to redefine their own personal brand, as Ryan Gosling did when he turned up t...

Transport

54 minutes ago Newcomers dominate 2025 Bafta nominations as Nicole Kidman and Daniel Craig snubbed

14 of the 24 actors nominated have never been recognised by Bafta before

Politics

3 hours ago Bargain lovers can't believe price of Tesco's 'stunning' olive tree with fairy lights

The 'beautiful' home decor olive tree that's adorned with fairy lights stunned Tesco shoppers who loved the 'bargain' find

Society

4 hours ago Universal Credit claimants can secure £20 broadband deals says Martin Lewis

The financial guru has offered financial tips in his first Money Show Live of 2025

Economics

6 hours ago The Spin | South Africa in the Test Championship final should be celebrated not belittled

Claim the Proteas got there ‘on the back of beating pretty much nobody’ shows lack of respect for their achievementsSouth Africans were still celebrating their side’s passage into the World Test Championship final, secured after the fast bowler Kagiso Rabada cosplayed as Brian Lara in a nerve-jangling two-wicket win against Pakistan, when Michael Vaughan sought to pour cold water over the parade.Speaking on Fox Cricket the former England captain, who left his post in 2008 after losing a home series against South Africa, declared that the Proteas got to the final “on the back of beating pretty much nobody”. He said Temba Bavuma’s team didn’t “warrant being in the World Test Championship final with whom they have played over the last two years”. Continue reading...

Sport

53 minutes ago Dog attack horror as boy, 8, 'maliciously mauled' to death by two loose animals

Michael Millett, 8, who was riding his bike, had stopped to pet the loose dogs when he was violently attacked on Monday evening near Deland, Florida, according to police

Events

1 hour ago Home Bargains popular product 'left schoolgirl, 13, with painful blisters on her face'

Mum Leah Nelson, 36, said her daughter Brooke was "excited" to use the Bubble T Watermelon face cleanser for the first time that she had purchased her

Culture

29 hours ago Thought UnitedHealthcare couldn’t get more awful? They’ve gone villain mode | Arwa Mahdawi

Killing people with paperwork instead of a gun doesn’t make you any less of a murdererAt this very moment Luigi Mangione, who is accused of shooting UnitedHealthcare’s CEO last month, is sitting in a federal jail cell in Brooklyn. He’s got a barrage of court appearances scheduled and, once he has wound his way through the criminal justice system, he could be behind bars for the rest of his life.Which, of course, is as it should be. While there are a lot of reasons that many people find the 26-year-old alleged assassin sympathetic, you can’t just gun a CEO down outside a hotel in Manhattan and face no consequences for it. And Mangione, who is, by all accounts, an extremely smart guy with an Ivy League education, should really have known better. He should have known that if he wanted to murder someone – and get away with it – there were far more socially acceptable ways of doing so.Arwa Mahdawi is a Guardian US columnist Continue reading...

Science

24 hours ago New car park rule for 2025 is major change every UK driver will want to know

Many motorists will be able to recall a situation where they've paid for parking and done their best to rush back to their car in time only to discover taking a hit for being a few minutes late

Transport

55 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...

Politics

5 hours ago I’m a climate scientist and my house in LA burned down. My work has never been more real

I feel like I am safe in saying that we are not thriving on our changing planet – and we will not in the coming decadesMy house in Altadena burned down in the wildfires on Wednesday. It all happened quickly. On Tuesday around 7pm, my wife and daughters went to a hotel as a precaution. I left the house with the dogs when the mandatory evacuation order came in around 3am. As best as I can put the timeline together, our home burned down around the same time that the sun came up, and I was able to drive in and see the damage around 2pm.Neighbors that went in after said it looked like a “war zone”. I have never been in a war zone thankfully, but I didn’t think so. There was nothing violent or chaotic about it. No one stopped me from driving in. There were no sirens. I stood alone – no one else around – in front of my house that was at that point just a fireplace and chimney. The house across the street was about halfway done with burning down, and the house behind ours had just started t...

Society

4 hours ago Martin Lewis urges households to act now as he shares top tips to slash bills in 2025

Money can be shaved from many bills in 2025, the money expert says

Economics

7 hours ago Scottish golfer links up with top coach and also hires legendary looper

Grant Forrest starts out in 2025 with 148 years of experience at his disposal

Sport

78 minutes ago Family speaks out after boy, 8, is mauled to death by dogs he tried to pet: ‘We can’t get him back’

The Volusia County Sheriff said that law enforcement’s goal was to destroy the dogs and bring charges against the animals’ owner

Events

22 hours ago Where are the stars of the 1981 Cambridge Footlights now? From an iconic comedy double act to Hollywood royalty, how the late Tony Slattery was a member of world

Comedian and actor Tony Slattery, who has died aged 65, showed youthful promise in the Cambridge Footlights troupe - alongside a host of future household names.

Culture

32 hours ago Move body and mind: five exercises to improve mental health, from twists to lunges

Combining ideas from therapy with physical activity can bring huge health benefits, say the therapists pioneering a holistic approachA paradox at the heart of current thinking on health is that we’re all aware, perhaps agonisingly so, that exercise is good for us and can be especially beneficial to mental health. As the number of people presenting to their doctors with mood disorders continues to climb, more GPs are urging us to exercise more. It has even been available on the NHS as treatment for mild mental health issues since 2019. But for many people, doing more exercise remains a hard ask.We all know we should do more exercise and arguments for its benefits hardly need repeating: improved blood pressure, better sleep, strength, mobility, confidence, mood and posture, perhaps even a better reflection when we look in the mirror. Continue reading...

Science

75 minutes ago Prince William can't stop smiling as he returns to work after Kate's cancer update

Prince William travelled to Birmingham for his first official engagement of 2025, just a day after his wife Kate revealed she was in remission from cancer.

Politics

11 hours ago Parental mental health biggest cause of child protection referrals in England

Public service cuts and ‘stark impact of poverty’ are causing worse outcomes for children, according to surveyPoor parental mental health has overtaken domestic violence as the most commonly reported factor in social worker assessments into whether a child is at risk of serious harm or neglect, according to new research.Growing rates of mental illness – in both parents and children – were an increasingly important driver of child safeguarding interventions in England, the latest comprehensive survey of children’s social care pressures found.In the UK and Ireland, Samaritans can be contacted on freephone 116 123, or email jo@samaritans.org or jo@samaritans.ie. In the US, you can call or text the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline on 988, chat on 988lifeline.org, or text HOME to 741741 to connect with a crisis counselor. In Australia, the crisis support service Lifeline is 13 11 14. Other international helplines can be found at befrienders.org Continue reading...

Society

6 hours ago MrBeast joins bid to buy TikTok to save it being banned in America claiming he's had offers from billionaires to make it happen

Sources close to MrBeast, whose real name is Jimmy Donaldson, have said that his team is having conversations with 'multiple parties' who have 'expressed interest in buying TikTok'.

Economics

7 hours ago Brighton confirm Evan Ferguson could leave amid Arsenal and West Ham transfer links

Highly-rated striker has struggled for form and fitness since last season’s ankle injury

Sport

90 minutes ago Watch: Bafta nominations 2025 announced with The Brutalist, Conclave, and Emilia Perez up for awards

Watch as the EE Bafta Film Awards nominations were announced by Will Sharpe and Mia Mckenna-Bruce on Wednesday, 15 January.

Events

23 hours ago French TV show pulled after ridicule of woman who fell for AI Brad Pitt

Anne, 53, faces wave of online mockery for believing she was in relationship with actor and paying scammer €830kA French woman who believed she was in a long-term romantic relationship with Brad Pitt and was scammed into paying €830,000 (£700,000) to help him with medical treatment faced such a wave of online mockery that a TV programme about her has been withdrawn.The interior designer, named as Anne, 53, has been targeted on social media and even a satirical sketch on France’s biggest radio breakfast show after giving an interview about the case to the Seven to Eight programme on the TF1 channel on Sunday. Continue reading...

Culture

39 hours ago Psychic's 2025 Hollywood predictions: Taylor and Travis are headed for a break up... and Hugh Jackman will desperately try to keep his new 'romance' alive

A popular Melbourne psychic has revealed her love predictions for some of the world's biggest stars, and fears there could be major breakups on the cards.

Science

91 minutes ago UK stalls Chagos Islands deal until Trump administration can ‘consider detail’

Future of Diego Garcia military base should be considered before handover to Mauritius signed off, No 10 saysUK politics live – latest updatesThe UK government will not sign off a deal to hand back the Chagos Islands to Mauritius until Donald Trump’s administration has had a chance to consider the future of the joint military base, Downing Street has confirmed.Allies of the US president-elect have been critical of the deal because of the implications for the strategically important Diego Garcia base, with concerns that it could bolster Chinese interests in the Indian Ocean. Continue reading...

Politics

21 hours ago Family of dog walker in hit and run issue statement and say both are 'incredibly lucky to be alive'

They said Jackie Davies, 63, was helped at the scene not just by the emergency services, but also local residents and nurses from a nearby nursing home and blood donors

Society

7 hours ago Captain Tom’s family cut £250k from mansion price – and cull mentions of pensioner from listing

Covid fundraiser’s loved ones faced fierce criticism over their handling of charity set up in his name

Economics

18 hours ago Chelsea vs Bournemouth LIVE! Premier League result, match stream and latest updates today

Blues looking to halt a four-game winless run against in-form but injury-hit Cherries

Sport

97 minutes ago Where to experience the best Burns Night in Edinburgh, London and across the UK

Looking for somewhere memorable to celebrate the life and works of Robert Burns? Suzy Pope picks some of the top events around the country, whether you want to dance, eat or indulge in fine whiskies

Events

26 hours ago Channel 4 show axed after one series despite being compared to The Apprentice

A Channel 4 quiz show that has been compared to The Apprentice has been cancelled after just one series, despite having a big name presenter

Culture

1 hour ago 100 Best gifts for women 2025: Top present ideas for her this festive season

Surprise her with something she'll never expect. No vacuums allowed.

Politics

23 hours ago Daughter of hero Dunblane teacher's determination to keep legacy fund alive

The charitable trust was set up in the name of former Dunblane Primary teacher Gwen Mayor to provide financial support for projects in schools.

Society

9 hours ago Simon Calder reveals how to get train tickets for £4 or less in the Rail Sale

Deals include Portsmouth to London for £3.50, Norwich to Colchester for £4 and Sheffield to Leicester for £3.80

Economics

19 hours ago Chelsea player ratings vs Bournemouth: Cole Palmer a joy to watch but Moises Caicedo mistake costly

Romeo Lavia quickly up to speed in Premier League thriller but Nicolas Jackson wasteful again

Sport

1 hour ago BBC Strictly Come Dancing's Lauren Oakley a 'new girl' as she's flooded with messages over dancing update 

The professional dancer is currently on home turf in Birmingham where rehearsals are taking place for the Strictly Come Dancing Live 2025 tour

Events

40 hours ago Pope Francis inherited box of documents from predecessor relating to scandals

Francis recalls receiving a ‘large white box’ related to ‘difficult and painful situations’ in his autobiography, HopePope 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...

Culture

1 hour ago DWP stops benefits for 318,000 people who ignored 'important' Universal Credit instructions'

The Department for Work and Pensions has warned that two benefits will be scrapped for good just weeks from now, with four others to be phased out during the 2025-2026 financial year

Politics

23 hours ago 'Unwelcome' tourists greeted with 'go home' graffiti in popular European holiday spot

A travel writer who recently spent time in Barcelona has spoken out about how she was greeted with 'go home' graffiti in the popular European holiday spot

Society

10 hours ago ‘Cost of dying’ in UK hits record level as bereaved turn to crowdfunding to meet bills

Latest SunLife study shows average total funeral cost at £9,797 with many selling off possessions to help payThe “cost of dying” has hit a record high, prompting growing numbers of grieving UK families to turn to crowdfunding or sell possessions to help pay for a funeral, according to a report.The average cost of a basic funeral has increased by 3.5% in a year to hit an “all-time high” of £4,285, according to the insurer SunLife, which has been monitoring UK funeral costs for two decades. Continue reading...

Economics

20 hours ago Nottingham Forest vs Liverpool LIVE! Premier League match stream, latest score and goal updates today

High-flying Forest out to make a title statement

Sport

1 hour ago ‘Running to danger and saving lives’: 1,000 incarcerated firefighters are on the LA frontlines

The jobs are highly coveted, offering training and reduced sentences, but face criticism over low wagesAs firefighters are battling multiple huge blazes tearing through Los Angeles, California’s prisons have deployed more than 1,000 incarcerated people to battle on the frontlines.The California department of corrections and rehabilitation (CDCR) said that, as of Tuesday morning, 1,015 incarcerated people were embedded with the state’s other firefighters to help slow the spread of the infernos that have killed at least 25 people and devastated neighborhoods across LA county. Continue reading...

Events

2 hours ago Ronnie O’Sullivan names snooker change that could’ve stopped Masters decision

Ronnie O'Sullivan withdrew from the Masters just two days before he was due to play in the first round and has called for World Snooker to make changes to the sport

Politics

23 hours ago Pete Hegseth dodges questions on invading Greenland and drinking on the job in tense confirmation hearing – live

Trump pick for defense secretary also questioned on affairs and women in the military; protesters interrupt opening remarksDonald Trump will come in to power with a “trifecta” of governmental control after his Republican party won the House of Representatives, the Senate and the presidency in the 2024 US election. It will give Trump significant power to enact his agenda on the economy, immigration and other major issues.House Democrats are said to be prioritising taking control of Congress in 2026 over everything else, with Axios reporting that the House Democrats’ two largest ideological factions – the Progressive Caucus and the centre-left New Democrat Coalition – are trying to smooth over any disagreements ahead of Trump returning to the White House on 20 January. The two factions contain roughly 100 House Democrats. Who was to blame for the loss in the presidential election and the Biden administration’s policy towards Israel during its war on Gaza are among the topics of disagr...

Society

12 hours ago What's next for house buyers and sellers? ESPC boss reveals 2025 trends including private school change

Paul Hilton, CEO of leading Scottish property portal ESPC, shares his insights into what he thinks will happen in the housing market in 2025.

Economics

21 hours ago Chelsea vs Bournemouth LIVE! Premier League match stream, latest score and goal updates today

Blues looking to halt a four-game winless run against in-form but injury-hit Cherries

Sport

1 hour ago Britain's Most Wanted 2025: Here are the 20 criminals and suspects the police are hunting for right now

These are the 20 men that the police think may be responsible for some of the worst crimes perpetrated on British soil.

Events

2 hours ago Manchester United XI vs Southampton: Confirmed team news, predicted lineup, injury latest for Premier League

Ruben Amorim is expected to make changes after a gruelling win over Arsenal

Politics

25 hours ago Richest billionaire chef worth more than Gordon Ramsay and Jamie Oliver combined

When it comes to the world of celebrity chefs, it's easy to assume that Gordon Ramsay and Jamie Oliver are the biggest names - but they're not actually the richest

Society

15 hours ago PM promises ‘strongest action possible’ against Russia if death of Australian Oscar Jenkins confirmed

Government still working to verify reports of Melbourne man’s death after being captured by Russian forces while fighting for UkraineFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAustralia would take “the strongest action possible”, including potentially expelling Russia’s ambassador, Anthony Albanese has warned, as the federal government scrambles to verify reports that Melbourne man Oscar Jenkins had been killed after being captured by Russian forces while fighting for Ukraine.Albanese said on Wednesday that any harm to Jenkins would be “absolutely reprehensible”, and demanded Moscow immediately confirm the condition of the 32-year-old Australian citizen, after reports overnight that he had died.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking news email Continue reading...

Economics

21 hours ago West Ham vs Fulham LIVE! Premier League match stream, latest score and goal updates today

Graham Potter’s first home game as Hammers manager is a London derby

Sport

1 hour ago How to find your signature style: Using what you already have in your wardrobe

Ready to define a style that feels authentically you? Join personal stylist Clare Chambers to discover practical strategies for creating a wardrobe that saves you time, money, and stress—while looking effortlessly polished.

Events

2 hours ago Manchester United: Ruben Amorim responds to Marcus Rashford's links with Barcelona

Catalan giants latest big club to be credited with an interest in wantaway England forward

Politics

29 hours ago ‘I’m alive’: man who uses wheelchair tells of New Orleans attack ordeal

Family of Jeremi Sensky, from Pittsburgh, suggests wheelchair may have acted as ‘boulder’ to help stop attackThe family of a man who was left paralyzed from the waist down by a 1999 car accident before being hit and badly wounded in the deadly New Year’s Day truck attack in New Orleans are reportedly wondering whether the 300lb wheelchair he uses may have had a role in helping halt the terror.Jeremi Sensky of the suburban Pittsburgh community of Canonsburg, Pennsylvania, was in New Orleans to ring in 2025 with relatives at the time the attack occurred, he told KDKA’s The Marty Griffin Show. Sensky was on Bourbon Street when he was hit by a US army veteran inspired by Islamic State in an intentional ramming that killed 14 people and wounded about 30 others. Continue reading...

Society

23 hours ago Arsenal confident of Zubimendi deal in summer and confirm Jesus ACL injury

Talks for €60m Real Sociedad midfielder have progressedArteta wants new striker with Jesus set for surgeryArsenal are confident of agreeing a deal to sign Martín Zubimendi in the summer and will step up attempts to bring in a striker this month after confirming Gabriel Jesus has sustained an anterior cruciate ligament injury that will rule him out until next season.Talks over Zubimendi, who turned down a move to Liverpool last year and opted to remain at Real Sociedad, are understood to have progressed in recent days, with the Spain midfielder thought to be keen to join. The 25-year-old, part of the Spain squad that won Euro 2024, has a €60m (£51m) release clause that will have to be met. Continue reading...

Economics

22 hours ago Chelsea XI vs Bournemouth: Starting lineup, confirmed team news, injury latest for Premier League game today

First-team stars recalled after rotation in the FA Cup

Sport

2 hours ago BAFTA Awards 2025: The Brutalist and Emilia Perez lead the nominations

The 2025 BAFTA nominations celebrate a remarkable year in cinema, with The Brutalist, Conclave, and Emilia Perez leading the way 🎞

Events

2 hours ago ‘What joy! What damn joy!’: vanilla boom transforms fortunes of Colombia’s farmers

In El Valle, the world’s second-most expensive spice is not just providing an economic lifeline but also helping to preserve rich biodiversityAs he wanders around a corner of his land, inspecting his crops, Luilly Murillo González stops and leans down to examine a twisting green vine. He spots four budding flowers, early indications that he will soon harvest his prized product: vanilla.“What joy! What damn joy!” he says, shaking his fists in the air, a smile spreading across his face. “Growing vanilla requires a lot of love. You have to be enamoured of the crop, passionate about it.” Continue reading...

Politics

30 hours ago Popular party snack urgently recalled by Farmfoods over 'possible health risk'

The snack is a staple for parties but has been recalled due to the potential risk to the public.

Society

26 hours ago PS Plus Extra January 2025 predictions as AAA megahit tipped for free release

PS5 owners have big expectations for the Extra and Premium PS Plus games for January 2025, with best-seller Hogwarts Legacy and Star Wars: Jedi Survivor among them

Economics

22 hours ago Brentford v Manchester City, Chelsea v Bournemouth: Premier League – live

News from Tuesday’s 7.30pm GMT kick-offs and beyondLive scores | Latest table | Premier League top scorers The hustle never ends. Less than 24 hours after the end of the FA Cup third round, the Premier League returns with four matches, all televised. Barry Glendenning is covering the big one – Nottingham Forest v Liverpool – while it is ours to focus on the three other games, all of which kick off at 7.30pm.Brentford v Manchester CityChelsea v BournemouthWest Ham v Fulham Continue reading...

Sport

2 hours ago Scotland name uncapped duo in Six Nations squad amid shock omission as bridges mended with one star

Gregor Townsend picks his 37-man squad

Events

2 hours ago PFL reveals new tournament format, prize money and rules for 2025 season

The MMA promotion has made changes to its $1m paydays, regular-season structure, and elbow rules

Politics

32 hours ago Is Alex the most dangerous Traitors contestant EVER? He barely gets any airtime and no one can remember his name so is the care home manager hiding a massive secret that will see him in final?

The third series of the popular BBC show, hosted by Claudia Winkleman , returned to our screens this month and has already got fans hooked with the nail-biting twist and turns.

Society

26 hours ago Arsenal ready to trigger £51m Martin Zubimendi release clause ahead of summer transfer rebuild

Gunners have held long-term interest in Spain star

Economics

23 hours ago FA Cup drama, transfer moves, and WSL returns – Women’s Football Weekly podcast

Faye Carruthers is joined by Suzy Wrack, Jamie Spangher, and Sophie Downey to review the weekend’s FA Cup gamesOn the podcast today: the panel reviews a busy weekend of FA Cup action as Wolves and Rugby Borough make history in making joining the fifth round alongside dominant performances from WSL sides. How important is the competition for lower-tier teams, and how can it impact their development?The January transfer window is in full swing, with Everton and Manchester United among the busiest clubs. The panel discusses key moves so far, the importance of the loan system and what the second half of the season could bring for struggling sides. Continue reading...

Sport

2 hours ago California fires live: 6m people under critical fire threat as dangerous winds expected; governor says conditioning aid ‘un

Forecasters warn of ‘particularly dangerous weather situation’ in California; Gavin Newsom hits back at House speaker for ‘politicizing’ tragedyBig oil pushed to kill bill that would have made them pay for wildfire disastersTell us about financial consequences you are facingLA mayor, Karen Bass, has shared a phone number for residents who have evacuated to get assistance in finding and retrieving pets in evacuation areas.Posting on X, Bass wrote:Pets are family.The City is making help available to find and retrieve pets in evacuation areas. Continue reading...

Events

3 hours ago The Yorkshire Vet star feared he 'ended a couple's marriage' after finding item inside dog

Julian Norton has become a household name thanks to his role on The Yorkshire Vet - and the animal lover has detailed some of his most bizarre cases in a new column

Politics

26 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 ...

Economics

23 hours ago Chelsea vs Bournemouth LIVE! Premier League match stream, latest team news, lineups, TV, prediction today

Blues looking to halt a four-game winless run against in-form but injury-hit Cherries

Sport

3 hours ago Draper defies Kokkinakis and partisan Australian Open crowd to win thriller

British No 1 wins epic match 6-7 (3), 6-3, 3-6, 7-6, 6-3Draper triumphs after ‘four hours-plus psychodrama’For the second time in as many rounds, Jack Draper found himself on the brink of a desperate, early defeat, his difficult preparation during the off-season laid bare. He had been dragged around the court for three and a half hours, comprehensively outplayed by an opponent determined to eviscerate every last ball.Leading two sets to one, Thanasi Kokkinakis stood at the baseline to serve for a place in the third round of the Australian Open for the first time in his career. Somehow, once again, the British No 1 again found a way through by offering yet another exhibition of his combativeness and heart. Continue reading...

Events

3 hours ago BAFTAs 2025: Full list of nominations as Conclave and Emilia Pérez dominate but Denzel Washington snubbed

The BAFTA 2025 nominations are in, with 42 movies getting nods for the biggest night in British film

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27 hours ago H&M shoppers say they 'can't resist' £43 sport jacket that rivals Lululemon

Lululemon fans and gym-goers have shared high praise for H&M's popular jacket, with one review claiming the 'quality is unmatched'

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23 hours ago PS Plus Extra January 2025 reveal time confirmed as players hope for Hogwarts Legacy

PS5 owners are gearing up for the reveal of another PS Plus Extra lineup, and it's likely to be a banger month if predictions are anything to go by — here's when we'll know

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3 hours ago ‘I’m literally Joan Baez right now’: gen Z women relate to Bob Dylan’s toxic situationship

The film A Complete Unknown has sparked interest in the folk singers’ doomed romance, and with it the realization that a similar dynamic is ‘happening to girls everywhere’Lynda Saldana saw A Complete Unknown on the day it opened – partly because she’s a Bob Dylan fan, and partly because she loves Timothée Chalamet, who plays the folk rock icon during his breakout black turtleneck years. But one supporting character stood out more: the folk legend Joan Baez, played by Monica Barbaro. Saldana had never heard of Baez, but watching Baez and Dylan’s on-again, off-again relationship on screen made her eager to learn more. What happened between them? Did they end up together? “I had to look up their lore,” Saldana said.Saldana, who is 19 and a sophomore at the University of Arizona, is not the only young woman studying up on Baez’s decades-long career – and especially where it intersected with Dylan’s. Saldana found TikTok fan edits of the duo performing together at the 1964 Newport Folk f...

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3 hours ago Tributes paid to Ayrshire rugby legend and former Scotland skipper Peter Brown

Brown, affectionately known as ‘PC’ because his first two names were Peter Currie, was Troon born and bred, and rose through the ranks to captain the Scotland side.

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28 hours ago Gaza ceasefire deal hoped to be in final stages as mediators meet in Qatar

First phase of agreement likely to involve release of 33 Israeli hostages and up to 1,000 Palestinian prisonersMiddle East crisis – live updatesMediators are meeting in Doha on Tuesday amid high hopes that Gaza ceasefire negotiations are in their final stages after claims of a breakthrough in overnight talks.Israeli media and reports from the Qatari capital said the agreement would involve an initial release of 33 Israeli hostages, including children, women, elderly people and the sick, and up to 1,000 Palestinian prisoners, alongside a partial Israeli troop withdrawal in a first phase lasting 60 days. Continue reading...

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26 hours ago ‘Resolutionaries’ v gym rats: why fitness fanatics hate the crowded gyms of January

At the start of the year, many people embark on a new workout programme – leaving regular exercisers longing for Quitter’s DayName: Resolutionaries.Age: As old as there have been new years. Continue reading...

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4 hours ago Australian Open 2025: Draper v Kokkinakis into fifth set, Fearnley and Gauff through – live

Updates from around the courts at Melbourne ParkAny thoughts? Get in touch with an emailAryna Sabalenka breaks Jessica Bouzas Maneiro to 30 at the first attempt but the Spaniard bounces back immediately. Bouzas Maneiro pulls away to a 0-30 lead following a pair of unforced errors from Sabalenka, then takes the game to deuce and four break-back points – the third from a huge confidence booster with a sublime cross-court forehand winner. The world No 54 brings out a backhand winner to finally finish off the game and put the first set back on serve.Jessica Pegula is up against Elise Mertens on Margaret Court Arena with the first few games quickly going to serve. Mertens leads the No 7 seed 2-1. Continue reading...

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3 hours ago The wellness trends for 2025 worth knowing about, from mitochondrial health to AI therapists

The new year will reshape how you think about health and wellbeing if these trends have anything to do with it

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29 hours ago Love Island All Stars rich list exposed as one boy rakes in £12k per post

Love Island All Stars is back for another series, and a new influencer rich list has revealed the highest earning stars from the 2025 show and how much they can earn

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27 hours ago Boulter seals British history at Australian Open with six players into round two

British No 1 held her nerve to beat Marino in tight tieNorrie out after illness-affected preparation for slamSix British players have won their first-round matches at the Australian Open for the first time in history after Katie Boulter held her nerve in the tense final stages of a difficult contest against Rebecca Marino of Canada to reach the second round with a 6-4, 3-6, 7-5 win.“It’s awesome to have some positivity coming out around British tennis,” said Boulter. “It’s been coming for a long time. It’s just the beginning. I really think these girls and guys have been working so hard, and everyone deserves a bit of credit. Obviously it’s a great start for everyone, and let’s hope we can keep that going.” Continue reading...

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4 hours ago Greater power, magnetic controllers and backwards compatibility: what to expect when Nintendo announces the Switch 2

Long-running leaks mean the usually secretive Nintendo have failed to keep a lid on its new console. With its official announcement due any minute now, here’s what we know so farNintendo is likely to announce its next console this week, the follow-up to the 150m-selling Nintendo Switch, which came out in March 2017. There’s just one problem: we already know almost everything about it. At this point there’s very little that Nintendo could announce that would be a surprise to anyone who has been following the rumours closely.The trickle of Nintendo Switch 2 leaks began last summer, and built to a flood this month. Last week at the CES tech trade show in Vegas, accessory maker Genki arrived with a full-on model of Nintendo’s next console, which it happily showed off behind closed doors to illustrate its forthcoming products. You can even look at a detailed render of the thing on Genki’s website. It is a slightly larger, more powerful version of the Switch console we all know and love, ...

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3 hours ago Jacob Fearnley gives 5 word answer to fan who called him 'the next Andy Murray' at Australian Open

The Edinburgh star is making a huge name for himself as he enjoys a breakthrough event at the Australian Open

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29 hours ago Chase Bank makes major change to its popular savings account – what you need to know

Interest rates are now predicted to fall to 4% by the end of this year but despite this, there is a way for new customers to boost their returns from Chase, which boasts two million customers

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28 hours ago Tottenham XI vs Arsenal: Predicted lineup, confirmed team news and injury latest for Premier League game

Ange Postecoglou has decisions to make ahead of north London derby

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4 hours ago Australian Open LIVE: Draper forces fifth set against Kokkinakis in wild match as Fearnley through

Six British players have reached the second round of the Australian Open for the first time as Fearnley and Draper look to go further

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3 hours ago Trump trying to rewrite history in battle to bury Smith report, legal experts say

Ex-prosecutors alarmed by attempt to hide 2020 election subversion effort and by pledge to pardon January 6 rioters Donald Trump’s desperate legal battles to block a damaging special counsel report about his efforts to subvert his 2020 election loss and his sentencing for a 34-count felony conviction in New York ultimately failed, but former prosecutors say they nevertheless reveal his continual disdain for the rule of law and his penchant for rewriting history.One area where that may imminently play out, as Trump prepares to return to the White House, is with his repeated pledge to issue “major pardons” to participants in the 6 January 2021 assault on the Capitol in Washington. Continue reading...

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30 hours ago Scammer dupes woman into thinking she is dating Brad Pitt, divorcing her millionaire husband and sending £697,000 to pay for 'kidney cancer treatment' by sending her AI

The 53-year-old victim, who gave her name as Anne, shelled out 830,000 euros (£697,000) to help with what she believed was cancer treatment for the film star.

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28 hours ago I became snooker world champion defying 150/1 odds despite being an aspiring popstar labelled 'Mr Nobody'

Joe Johnson defied huge odds to write his name into the snooker history books during the 1980s

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4 hours ago Suspected outbreak of deadly Marburg virus disease kills eight in Tanzania

Healthcare workers among suspected cases of Ebola-like disease as WHO issues warning of high risk to the country and its neighboursA suspected outbreak of Marburg virus disease (MVD) in Tanzania has killed eight people and poses a high risk to the country and its neighbours, global health leaders have said.The World Health Organization (WHO) said nine suspected cases of the Ebola-like virus had been reported as of 11 January, in two districts of the Kagera region in the north of the country, including the eight deaths. Continue reading...

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4 hours ago Baby emperor tamarin born at Amazonia named Tito following public appeal

It’s the first time the endangered species of monkey has been bred by the team at the family attraction at Strathclyde Park.

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31 hours ago How to do the viral 'no buy' trend in 2025 that could help you save up to £8,000 this year

Social media has gone crazy over the "no-buy" year, but what exactly are the rules?

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30 hours ago Sifan Hassan eyes ‘special return’ to the London Marathon for the 2025 edition

Sifan Hassan eyes ‘special return’ to the London Marathon for the 2025 edition  Olympics

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4 hours ago BAFTA Film Awards 2025 Shortlists: Here are the full nominations for the red carpet event

Here’s who will be in contention on the biggest night of the year for the British film industry.

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