37 minutes ago Biden says Israel, Hamas have reached ceasefire deal after ‘intensive diplomacy’

The deal was reached after negotiations involving representatives of both the Biden and incoming Trump administrations

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51 minutes ago Two countries Brits could turn to as new Spain law crushes tourist dreams

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63 minutes ago Scenes of joy as Palestinians in Gaza react to ceasefire deal announcement – video

Dozens celebrated across the Gaza strip as it was announced that a deal had been reached between Israel and Hamas after 15 months of war. The deal reportedly includes the release of dozens of hostages held by Hamas in phases, the release of hundreds of Palestinian prisoners in Israel, and allowing hundreds of thousands of people displaced in Gaza to return to their homes. Israel’s government is expected to vote on the deal tomorrowIsrael-Gaza war liveIsrael’s cabinet reportedly preparing to meet to ratify Gaza ceasefire deal Continue reading...

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39 minutes ago Pittsburgh Penguins star has home burglarized and championship rings stolen in latest athlete break

Evgeni Malin targeted in wake of break-ins at homes of NFL stars Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce, both of the Kansas City Chiefs, and Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow

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35 minutes ago Transgender girl was stabbed nine times at a roller skating party 'in revenge for lying about her gender before performing a sex act on a boy', court hears

In a brutal 45-second attack which was filmed and plotted on Snapchat , the victim was punched to the ground where she was kicked at least seven times by 19-year-old Summer Betts-Ramsey (pictured)

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2 hours ago A woman crammed behind car dashboard and a showdown at Manchester Airport

The gang smuggled people to the UK stashed in dangerous modified vehicles

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4 hours ago Elon Musk is being sued by the SEC over his Twitter takeover. What we know

The Tesla CEO bought Twitter in October 2022 for $44 billion and rebranded it as X

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

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13 hours ago IndiGo boosts travel sector with new flights to London, Paris, and Amsterdam

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44 minutes ago Gaza ceasefire deal to take effect on 19 January; Biden says Israel to negotiate ‘permanent end to war’ – live

Qatari prime minister announces deal in Doha; US president confirms agreement and says US hostages to be free in first phaseIn Oslo today, Norway is hosting a meeting of the global alliance for the implementation of the two-state solution.Norway’s foreign ministry Espen Barth Eide is quoted by the Anadolu news agency making opening remarks in which he said that a ceasefire in Gaza would only be the beginning of the necessary process.The time has come to take practical measures that advance the two-state solution, address the root causes of this conflict and directly confront the legality of the Israeli occupation and its ongoing violation of international law.While we are waiting for a ceasefire, it is important to stress that it will not be acceptable for any entity to govern Gaza but the legitimate Palestinian leadership and the government of the State of Palestine. Continue reading...

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3 hours ago Hugh Grant, 64, admits he's 'poisoned' his children twice after BBQ disaster and reveals the very casual first date he went on with wife Anna Eberstein, 41, as he shares rare family insight

Hugh sat down and interviewed his co-star Renée Zellweger in Vogue's February issue ahead of Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy.

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85 minutes ago Americans spent $175 million on elderberry products last year. Do they actually work?

Experts say more research is needed before we can know for sure just how effective they are

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7 hours ago Sol Campbell questions if Tottenham fans' continued hatred of him is driven by his SKIN COLOUR, 24 years after transfer to Arsenal saw him dubbed 'Judas'

Campbell made the switch between the north London clubs in 2001 under the Bosman ruling after his Tottenham contract expired in what was one of the most shocking transfers in football.

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38 minutes ago A year of war in Gaza: A timeline of key moments as ceasefire deal agreed

A year after Israel vowed to wipe Hamas ‘off the face of the earth’ following the 7 October attack into Israel the conflict has spread across the Middle East

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4 hours ago Marriage equality and a giant weather vane: photos of the day – Wednesday

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7 hours ago Elon Musk's SpaceX prepares for Starship’s launch in seventh flight test

Elon Musk’s SpaceX has revealed the exact time you will see the world’s biggest rocket’s most ambitious flight yet

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29 hours ago Leo Woodall stars as ‘the world’s greatest mind’ in new thriller – here’s where to watch

Eight-part conspiracy thriller Prime Target premieres globally on 22 January – here’s the trailer

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30 hours ago Sick British grandmother, 76, who was due to fly home from Florida TODAY after falling ill on Disney World holiday with no travel insurance will remain in the US due to 'complications'

Patricia Bunting, 76, had been on a three-week holiday with her grandson and two sons to Disney World when she was hospitalised at the end of November.

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45 minutes ago The Guardian view on Germany’s snap election: playing for the highest of stakes | Editorial

February’s election is shaping up to be one of the most consequential since the second world warIn the German city of Karlsruhe, a police investigation has just been launched into the distribution of 30,000 flyers designed to resemble deportation plane tickets, many of which were placed in the letterboxes of immigrants. Organised by the far-right Alternative für Deutschland party (AfD), the stunt recalled a similar malicious exercise by the neo-Nazi National Democratic party (NDP) in 2013. The difference is that while the NDP – now renamed the Homeland – is a fringe movement that has never crossed the 5% threshold of votes necessary to enter the Bundestag, the AfD is now running second in polls, at about 21%.The booming popularity of a xenophobic party officially suspected of anti-constitutional extremism is just the starkest signal of how much is at stake in next month’s snap election in Germany. A national poll in Europe’s largest economy will always be of deep continental signifi...

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3 hours ago England Cricket World Cup winner steps down and flees to Dubai after attacks on family home

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88 minutes ago Israel and Hamas 'agree on ceasefire in Gaza and hostage release deal', mediators claim: Benjamin Netanyahu speaks out on final details

This means pausing a 15-month war in the Gaza Strip and raising the possibility of winding down the the deadliest and most destructive fighting between the bitter enemies.

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9 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...

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45 minutes ago Gaza ceasefire LIVE: Deal to pause war and release hostages agreed and will take effect on Sunday

Deal reportedly reached after 15 months of conflict that has killed tens of thousands of Palestinians - with news conference due imminently

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12 hours ago Snap! The London Standard: Best Photos of the Day from around the world

See the best images of the day from around the world.

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9 hours ago Elon Musk sued by regulator for 'violating' federal securities law over Twitter stocks

Musk’s lawyer has branded the latest complaint a ‘sham’

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31 hours ago China hit with new virus outbreak after packed hospitals fight back against HMPV

A new mutated strain of monkeypox clade Ib, has been discovered by health officials in China just as the nation seems to get a handle on the explosion of HMPV virus

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64 minutes ago New Operation Ouch! Brains, Bogies and You exhibition coming to Manchester in time for February half term

It's another world premiere exhibition from the hit CBBC series hosted by Dr Chris, Dr Xand and Dr Ronx

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5 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.

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2 hours ago Costco remains committed to DEI. Its CEO told a critic ‘I am not prepared to change’

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49 minutes ago Gaza ceasefire announced but Israel warns details still to be finalised

Deal would end devastating war that has shaken Middle East and world beyond

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25 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.

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19 hours ago Elon Musk foundation funds new school near Space X headquarters. Here’s what life is like inside

Musk said recently that education should be ‘as close to playing a video game as possible’

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42 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.

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80 minutes ago Putin's soldiers in Ukraine face being forced to donate sperm for chilling reason

All Russian soldiers fighting Vladimir Putin's war in Ukraine could be forced to donate their sperm before setting off - the unsettling idea was proposed by an army general's wife

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5 hours ago Uproar as adult child porn suspect is released into custody of his parents

‘Given the serious nature of these charges, which involve the safety and well-being of children, we find this decision troubling and concerning’

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2 hours ago Israel and Hamas agree ceasefire in Gaza and hostage release deal, mediators announce

This means pausing a 15-month war in the Gaza Strip and raising the possibility of winding down the the deadliest and most destructive fighting between the bitter enemies.

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12 hours ago London Marathon: World record holder Ruth Chepngetich to race in April event

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64 minutes ago Polish PM accuses Russia of planning ‘acts of terrorism’ around the world

Donald Tusk claims Warsaw has been involved in countering ‘acts of sabotage’, referencing incendiary parcel attacks in Poland and the UKRussia planned to conduct “acts of terrorism in the air”, Polish prime minister Donald Tusk said on Wednesday, by plotting a wave of fire bomb attacks that could have brought down planes mid-flight around the world.Warsaw had been involved in countering “acts of sabotage” conducted by Russia, Tusk added, before he referred to incendiary parcel attacks that took place in the UK, Germany and Poland during the summer. Continue reading...

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26 hours ago Coronation Street star Lucy Fallon welcomes daughter and shares incredible first photo

Coronation Street star Lucy Fallon confirmed on Instagram that she has welcomed a little girl into the world

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28 hours ago Falling debris from Elon Musk’s SpaceX rockets is causing flights to be delayed across the world

Flights between Johannesburg and Sydney have been impacted, one airline said

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89 minutes ago Mystery after human remains are found stuffed in a garbage bag and left under the bed in a Queens apartment

Police interviewed two people who live in the New York apartment, but no charges have been filed

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6 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

4 hours ago 'I've spent £760k on plastic surgery and now I'm most beautiful woman in the world'

Janaina Prazeres, 35, has undergone countless surgical and non-surgical procedures in her quest to become the 'most beautiful woman in the world' - and she's not stopping anytime soon

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25 hours ago One Manchester United player needs Ruben Amorim to show how good a coach he really is

Man United striker Rasmus Hojlund is in danger of going eight games without a goal for the first time this season.

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1 hour ago Palestinians killed in bombings including women and kids before peace deal agreed

The countdown to peace between Israel and Hamas during their missile exchanges has been punctuated with air-strikes which 'increased in intensity' and left at least 24 people dead

Events

26 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

94 minutes ago Trump takes full credit for ‘EPIC’ ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas

Ceasefire expected to be formally announced later today

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11 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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8 hours ago Woman scammed by Brad Pitt AI handed over £700k and divorced husband in romance con

Anne was waiting for a divorce settlement with her millionaire husband when she was targetted by a romance scammer.

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25 hours ago Dad accused of murdering daughter claims he 'accidentally stabbed her in heart' while 'play fighting'

Scarlett Vickers, 14, suffered an 11cm (4.3in) stab wound to the chest in the kitchen of the family home.

Sport

1 hour ago California fires live updates: Officials warn of ‘health concerns’ and winds as blazes tear through LA

Officials warn that Angelenos are ‘not out of the woods’ with the Santa Ana winds expected to pick up Wednesday, fanning the flames of the Palisades and Eaton blazes raging through southern California

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43 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...

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95 minutes ago Gaza ceasefire LIVE: Deal reached between Israel and Hamas, say mediators, as Trump says hostages will be released

Deal reportedly reached after 15 months of conflict that has killed tens of thousands of Palestinians - with news conference due imminently

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12 hours ago Man mortified after secret Tesco purchases exposed to wife in Clubcard app

A man has been busted by his wife after his sneaky supermarket snack habit was exposed on her mobile phone.

Society

9 hours ago Bloke rakes in £12k from fake toll road targeting tourists visiting holiday hotspot

The swindler's fraudulent toll was active for three seasons before the local authority realised tourists were being ripped off for entry to a beauty spot near the southern Russia city of Pyatigorsk

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30 hours ago Moment woman crawls past airport security and boards plane without passport or ticket

Shocking video footage has captured a woman crawling beneath airport security gates at the Nikola Tesla Airport in Belgrade, Serbia, before managing to board a flight with no ticket or passport

Sport

1 hour ago Israel and Hamas 'ceasefire deal agreed' as Gaza war to be paused for hostage release

Reports suggest a ceasefire deal has now been agreed between the two sides

Events

1 hour ago Watch live: Qatar prime minister speaks as Hamas accepts Israel ceasefire deal to pause war

Watch live as Qatar’s prime minister holds a press conference on Wednesday (15 January) as Hamas has reportedly accepted a ceasefire deal with Israel to pause the war.

Politics

23 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

Society

10 hours ago United Airlines passenger fined £8.4k for urinating in seat after downing drug and alcohol cocktail

Zachary Greear, 34, forced a Newark-bound flight to be diverted to Dublin on Monday after he mixed the tranquilliser xanax with booze before becoming disprutive on the United Airlines flight

Economics

31 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

Sport

2 hours ago 'Peacetime is unlikely to look like peace in Gaza as violence could explode at any moment '

'Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has already said it is not the end of the war. But it will mean the gradual freeing of some 94 hostages - some of them dead'

Events

1 hour ago Trump claims credit for ‘epic’ ceasefire and hostage deal between Israel and Hamas: Live updates

According to Israeli officials, 98 hostages are believed to remain in Gaza, and about 60 of them are alive

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25 hours ago North Dakota's new governor eyes 'path to zero' property tax on people's homes. Can it be done?

North Dakota is in a unique position to use its oil wealth to eventually end property taxes on people's homes under a plan from new Gov. Kelly Armstrong

Society

11 hours ago Diner furious at £478 bill for 'live lobster' dinner at Chinese restaurant

Reanna Ho was dining out with a group of friends at Canton Lane Chinese Restaurant when they decided to order eight dishes between them. However, she was left staggered at the price for a "live lobster"

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38 hours ago Golf fans "love" seeing LIV players on DP World Tour as Saudi league stars make a return

The DP World Tour's season will resume this week at the Dubai Desert Classic, with six LIV Golf stars entering the event after regaining their membership on the circuit

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2 hours ago French investigate woman’s death in ‘extremely fast and violent’ collision between two British skiers in Alps

The 62-year-old reportedly died on a black slope in Les Arcs resort after a horror collision with another British national

Events

1 hour ago Washington Post staff begs Jeff Bezos to visit newsroom and restore ‘trust that has been lost’

’This is about retaining our competitive edge, restoring trust that has been lost, and reestablishing a relationship with leadership based on open communication,’ the petition, which was sent to Bezos on Wednesday, reads.

Politics

25 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

Society

12 hours ago Paul O'Grady's widower slashes mansion price by £1million almost two years after death

TV star Paul O'Grady's death rocked the showbiz world in March 2023 when he died at the age of 67 after suffering cardiac arrhythmia

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2 hours ago Italian police accused of making female activists remove underwear and do squats

Climate activists say they were subjected to degrading treatment during questioning in Brescia on MondayItaly’s interior minister has been urged to open an investigation into police in the northern city of Brescia amid allegations that seven female climate activists were made to take off their underwear and perform squats during questioning.The activists were among 22 people brought to Brescia’s main police station on Monday morning after officers interrupted a protest held outside the Italian aerospace and defence firm Leonardo’s factory. Continue reading...

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1 hour ago Ilona Maher: Bristol Bears stint can help me ‘fit seamlessly’ into USA team

Sevens star is gaining 15s experience in EnglandShe hopes to be play in Rugby World Cup this yearIlona Maher says the measure of success with Bristol for her would be if she has “caught up” with the USA 15s team to aid her bid to be part of this year’s Rugby World Cup.The 28-year-old signed for Bears in December with the goal of making the USA squad for the tournament during August and September in England. Before moving to the Premiership Women’s Rugby club this month, Maher last played 15s rugby in 2021 but was a central figure in the nation winning Olympic sevens bronze at the Paris Games. Continue reading...

Politics

27 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.

Society

12 hours ago How an AI Brad Pitt fraudster convinced woman to split with millionaire husband and fund ‘cancer treatment’

Computer-generated fake of the Fight Club star tricked the victim into thinking he was hospitalised with kidney cancer and Angelina Jolie was blocking access to his fortune

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2 hours ago Watch live: Israeli hostage families react as Hamas accepts ceasefire deal to end war

Watch live as Israeli hostage families react following reports Hamas has accepted a ceasefire deal to end the war on Wednesday (15 January).

Events

2 hours ago Drake sues Universal Music for defamation related to Kendrick Lamar diss track 'Not Like Us'

The leading hip-hop superstar beef has been cranked up another notch, with Drake suing Universal Music Group for defamation over rival Kendrick Lamar’s diss track “Not Like Us.”

Politics

28 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

18 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...

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2 hours ago What Luke Littler is most looking forward to as world champ makes darts return

The new world champion will take to the stage as he defends his Bahrain Darts Masters title and there's one thing about his introduction he cannot wait to hear

Events

2 hours ago Darts legend Phil Taylor says Luke Littler must overcome 'Man United' syndrome

Luke Littler emerged out of nowhere to win the World Championship earlier this month in what was a remarkable debut year on the PDC tour

Politics

29 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

19 hours ago Investors urged to back climate adaption and resilience as roadmap unveiled

Experts urge investors to prepare for a hotter world as US firms increasingly turn away from environmental, social and governance initiatives.

Economics

2 hours ago Israel and Hamas agree historic Gaza ceasefire deal after 15 months of war

Israel and Hamas have agreed an historic ceasefire to end 15 months of war in Gaza, The Independent understands, a conflict in which almost 50,000 people have been killed and has threatened to draw the whole of the Middle East in.

Events

2 hours ago Watch live: Qatar prime minister speaks as Hamas accepts Israel ceasefire deal to end war

Watch live as Qatar’s prime minister holds a press conference on Wednesday (15 January) as Hamas has reportedly accepted a ceasefire deal with Israel to end the war.

Politics

31 hours ago Patsy Palmer reveals her children have 'lost their whole world' to LA fires as she gives update on her Malibu house

Patsy Palmer has revealed how devastated she is for her children after their 'magical' community in Malibu was destroyed by the Los Angeles' wildfires.

Society

21 hours ago Captain Tom's family slash asking price of £2.25m mansion and remove all traces of him from listing

Snaps from inside the house previously showed a photograph of him being knighted and a bust of the moment he completed his lockdown fundraising challenge.

Economics

2 hours ago Israel and Hamas agree to ceasefire deal to pause Gaza war and release some hostages, mediators say

Mediatoris announced that Israel and Hamas agreed to a ceasefire deal, pausing a devastating 15-month war in the Gaza Strip and raising the possibility of winding down the the deadliest and most destructive fighting between the bitter enemies

Events

2 hours ago Gaza ceasefire deal reached between Israel and Hamas, officials tell media, as Trump says hostages will be released

Deal reportedly reached after 15 months of conflict that has killed tens of thousands of Palestinians - with news conference due imminently

Politics

35 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

21 hours ago 'Heartbroken' woman divorced husband and sent £700,000 to 'AI Brad Pitt' in brutal scam

A heartbroken interior designer was crushed when she realised the person she realised she'd been scammed by someone claiming to be Brad Pitt, but only after she'd sent over thousands

Economics

2 hours ago ABC News reporter spent one night in Los Angeles ‘dream home’ before it burned down in wildfire

‘As much as I’m determined to rebuild with Rishi, we are also so damn sad,’ reporter Zohreen Shah noted

Events

2 hours ago Pam Bondi refuses to say Trump lost 2020 election in confirmation hearing

Democratic senators push Trump’s pick for attorney general to declare her independence from the president-elect

Politics

21 hours ago Socialite James Stunt lived a gilded life of luxury before becoming embroiled in a £207MILLION international money laundering operation, court hears

He and his ex-wife, Formula One heiress Petra Ecclestone, spent £69 million in seven years while he gambled millions in the world's swankiest casinos.

Economics

2 hours ago Moon and Gaza among 25 cultural sites deemed at risk by major international study

Moon and Gaza among cultural sites deemed at risk by annual World Monuments Fund study

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2 hours ago Fishermen drank their own urine and ate raw fish during 12 days lost at sea

Jhonny Palamino Geles and Alejandro Torrealba Silva lost more than 10kg in weight after spending 12 days adrift in the Caribbean Sea, and taking extreme lengths to stay alive

Politics

23 hours ago How an AI Brad Pitt fraudster convinced a woman to split with her millionaire husband and fund star’s ‘cancer treatment’

Computer-generated fake of the Fight Club star tricked the victim into thinking he was hospitalised with kidney cancer and Angelina Jolie was blocking access to his fortune

Economics

3 hours ago Timeline: How the LA fires erupted into the worst natural disaster in California history

At least 25 people have been killed and more than 40,000 acres burned as the wildfires race through southern California for a ninth day

Events

3 hours ago Heartbreaking moment girl, 11, is reduced to tears as she’s handcuffed after being wrongly accused of car theft

Sheriff’s deputies detain unlucky schoolgirl in Syracuse, New York, after her clothing matches description of suspected joyrider

Politics

27 hours ago Fraudster posing as 'sick Brad Pitt' scams French woman out of £700,000

Scammer used faked Brad Pitt images to persuade French woman he needed thousands for cancer treatment

Economics

3 hours ago California fires live updates: ‘Dangerous’ winds return as residents are warned over threat of new wildfires

Officials warn that Angelenos are ‘not out of the woods’ with the Santa Ana winds expected to pick up Wednesday, fanning the flames of the Palisades and Eaton blazes raging through southern California

Events

3 hours ago Phil Taylor says Luke Littler must overcome 'Manchester United syndrome'

Darting icon Phil Taylor has warned Luke Littler he must overcome "Manchester United syndrome" if he wants to break his world championship record

Politics

31 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...

Economics

3 hours 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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