57 minutes ago Scientists united in belief that aliens exist and say one thing is 'obvious'

'There is actually a lot of ‘indirect’ or ‘theoretical’ evidence that alien life exists' - a boffin said, as scientists agree that extraterrestrials are inhabiting parts of the universe

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29 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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8 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

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72 minutes ago Conor McGregor, Miami Heat sued over alleged sexual assault at 2023 NBA finals

McGregor faces civil suit stemming from 2023 allegationUFC fighter’s lawyer says lawsuit is a ‘shakedown’Conor McGregor is facing a new civil lawsuit filed by a woman accusing him of sexual assault during the 2023 NBA finals in Miami.The lawsuit, filed on Tuesday in the US district court for the southern district of Florida, also names the Miami Heat and Basketball Properties LLC, which operates the Kaseya Center, as defendants. The woman alleges that McGregor sexually assaulted her in a bathroom at the arena after Game 4 between the Miami Heat and the Denver Nuggets on 9 June 2023. Continue reading...

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55 minutes ago 'SNL' show creator Lorne Michaels donates archive to University of Texas

“Saturday Night Live” creator Lorne Michaels has donated his career archive to the Harry Ransom Center cultural archive at the University of Texas

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5 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 Obesity won’t be solely defined by BMI under new plan for diagnosis by global experts

New recommendations on how to define obesity would reduce the emphasis on body mass index and also take into account health problems from extra weight and other measurements

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67 minutes ago US earnings latest: JPMorgan and BNY on track to close at peaks as US banks rally

Shares rise in morning trading as Wall Street banks report bumper earnings

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30 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.

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9 hours ago US woman who relocated to Edinburgh left 'blindsided' after paying £1,300 for a flat that didn't exist

Olivia Ellen Homer, 29, from Chicago, travelled to Edinburgh in January to begin her studies at Napier University - but, after she arrived, she discovered her rental property belonged to a family.

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91 minutes ago American killed fellow Goldsmiths student ‘after she urged him to take an STI test after sex’, court told

Joshua Michals is accused of leaving partner and fellow student Zhe Wang to die in a ‘pool of blood’

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6 hours 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)

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11 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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41 hours ago Terminally ill teen left in hospital corridor for 14 hours before being rushed to intensive care

Mark McAvoy's mum, Leanne, took him to Queen Elizabeth University Hospital's emergency department on the Monday, January 6, after he was struck with severe stomach pain and vomiting.

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2 hours ago Drake sues his own label for defamation over Kendrick Lamar diss track

Drake is accusing Universal Music Group of spreading the ‘false and malicious narrative’ that he is a pedophile

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11 hours ago Martin Lewis urges four million people on benefits to check for ‘special’ £20 broadband deals

People on Universal Credit, Pension Credit, disability and legacy benefits may be able to slash their broadband bill.

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2 hours ago Chance of eight baby deaths on unit where serial killer Lucy Letby worked was 'less than 1%', statistician tells inquiry

Sir David Spiegelhalter, emeritus professor of statistics at Cambridge University , said he had recently analysed the number of deaths on the hospital's neo-natal unit between 2010 and 2016.

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9 hours ago Families 'devastated' as another Scottish council proposes cut to school music tuition

Hundreds of signatures are being added to petitions by campaigners every day

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19 hours ago SEC sues Elon Musk, saying he didn't disclose Twitter ownership on time before buying it

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has sued billionaire Elon Musk, saying he failed to disclose his ownership of Twitter stock in a timely manner in early 2022, before buying the social media site

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11 hours ago Royal Mail sees Christmas parcel boost as £3.6bn takeover nears completion

The owner of Royal Mail has said it remains on track to return to annual profit after a parcel boost over Christmas as its £3.6bn takeover by Czech billionaire Daniel Kretinsky nears completion.

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3 hours ago Conor McGregor and Miami Heat sued over claims he tried to rape woman in VIP bathroom as security stood watch

Conor McGregor and the Miami Heat are facing a federal lawsuit over claims the UFC legend sexually assaulted a woman in a bathroom at the Kaseya Center while security stood guard by the stall.

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23 hours ago Marilyn Manson's ex Evan Rachel Wood opens up about music video in which he allegedly raped her as Channel 4 documentary explores chilling sex claims against rocker

The actress, from Nashville, Tennessee, appeared on the Channel 4 documentary, Marilyn Manson Unmasked, which delves into the allegations about the rock singer.

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4 hours ago For the first time in 35 years, I’m having to use a pen and paper. Help! | Adrian Chiles

To think, until nearly the end of the last century, everyone had to write like thisI have come away without a laptop so, for the first time in 35 years, I have been forced to write something using pen and paper. My last attempt, for my finals at university rather than an online column, didn’t go well. I thought I was going to get a first and was bitterly disappointed with a 2:2. The problem may have been that the examiners were unable to read my handwriting. It may also have been the case that my answers weren’t very good.Writing in ink – be it using a pen or a typewriter – turns out to be shockingly different from writing on a computer. For a start, you can’t write down any old tosh with the intention of sorting it out later. Well, I suppose you could, but it would be tricky, with all sorts of crossings-out and stuff. So, alarmingly, you have to apply some thought to the matter. You have to think through the next sentence, from beginning to end, before you put pen to paper, and als...

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22 hours ago SEC sues Elon Musk over alleged late disclosures on Twitter share deal

Regulator says Trump ally got $150mn discount by not disclosing stake in social media group on time

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4 hours ago Coleen Nolan left ‘utterly devastated’ by death of sister Linda Nolan as tributes pour in

Nolan’s final moments were spent with her siblings

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29 hours ago University Challenge fans in awe over 'best ever' contestant's crushing victory

University Challenge fans were left in awe as 'best ever' contestant Jaime Salamanca Camacho helped Imperial College London to a crushing victory over the University of Oxford's Wadham College

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4 hours ago Drake sues his label UMG for defamation over Kendrick Lamar's diss track

Rapper Drake has issued a federal defamation lawsuit against Universal Music Group following the release of rival Kendrick Lamar's diss track, which he claims is defamatory

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31 hours ago PA who led on her wealthy older boss while he funded her 'lady of leisure' lifestyle by buying Botox, bags, shoes and two cars is ordered to pay £15k after losing sex harassment lawsuit

A woman who tried to sue her boss for harassment after allowing him to believe she was interested in pursuing a romance in return for lavish gifts, has been ordered to pay £15,000 in legal costs.

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6 hours 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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30 hours ago University of Michigan basketball fans return to high school lot to find vehicles broken into

More than two dozen vehicles in a high school parking lot had their windows smashed and were broken into during a men’s college basketball game at nearby University of Michigan

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4 hours ago Government pushes ahead with legislation to protect free speech at universities

Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson told MPs that academic freedom was ‘much more important than the wishes of some students not to be offended’.

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45 hours ago Work on new £69m Edinburgh music centre to begin within months as National Lottery backing secured

Revamp of former Royal High School building set due for completion in 2027

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6 hours ago The inside track on Yousef Salech, the unknown Cardiff City target who is 'dangerous'

The Bluebirds appear to be closing in on their first January transfer signing and we sought the lowdown on the 22-year-old

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34 hours ago Scots comedy duo 'Francie' and 'Josie' bringing new show to Airdrie Town Hall

Panto and variety stars Liam Dolan and Johnny Mac will deliver hearty humour and marvellous music on February 23.

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4 hours ago Tory free speech laws would've 'emboldened Holocaust denial', Bridget Phillipson says

Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson has announced she is reviving controversial laws to protect free speech at universities - but has tightened up the legislation

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45 hours ago Company linked to Alex Jones doubles offer to buy Infowars after defamation bankruptcy

A company linked to conspiracy theorist Alex Jones is now offering over $7 million to buy his Infowars platforms in the wake of his bankruptcy following massive Sandy Hook defamation damages

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7 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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36 hours ago Channel 4 quiz show headlined by major star axed after just one series

A Channel 4 game show presented by Great British Bake Off star Sue Perkins that was compared to The Apprentice has been cancelled after one series amid mixed reviews

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5 hours ago Sabrina Carpenter tour tickets and the cheapest date to buy for right now

Sabrina Carpenter will be playing a collection of UK dates in just a matter of weeks. Fans should grab a deal now while they can.

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7 hours ago Fuel payment decision ‘direct consequence’ of Westminster move, court told

The Court of Session in Edinburgh is hearing a legal challenge aiming to reverse the removal of the universality of the payment.

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5 hours ago The Book of Goldikus Vol 1 review: a treasure trove for the British raver

If you look back over the decades, it is easy to pick out seminal record labels that set the tone for the music they championed. From the infamous 1960s Motown R&B and Soul label, to punk rock and new waves Stiff in the 70s; followed by London’s own Rough Trade label in the 80s that supported independent music – with the likes of The Libertines, The Strokes and Pulp on their books. The 90s saw the birth of Goldie’s Metalheadz. It started as an underground label born out of the heads of three aspiring and upcoming DJs – Kemistry, Storm and Goldie – whilst sat around their kitchen table in London. Their mission was to elevate Drum & Bass and Jungle music from its underground origins to a more mainstream and global audience. And it reshaped the electronic music as we know it, transforming it into a cultural movement.

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8 hours ago DWP warning to millions of Brits who could lose their benefits in just two months

Six benefits are being phased out and replaced by Universal Credit - and it could affect you

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5 hours ago Conservative club barmaid forced unwilling colleagues to look at nude pictures of herself and her partner because she was 'proud' of them, tribunal hears

Andrea Evans sued Timperley Conservative and Social Club after she was fired last year for an altercation with a male customer, whom she accused of sexually harassing her.

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8 hours ago Urgent warning to fitness fanatics as scientist reveals gyms are 'riddled with germs'

Dr Primrose Freestone, a senior lecturer at the University of Leicester, warns dumbbells, barbells, and machines act as resevoirs for bacterial, viral, and fungal pathogens.

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5 hours ago Kate Middleton turned down Edinburgh University dream to meet Prince William at St Andrew's

The Princess of Wales originally had plans to attend another prestigious Scottish university before she changed her mind at the last minute after Prince William confirmed his place at St Andrew's University.

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8 hours ago Explosive Boyzone documentary sheds light on ‘cruel’ treatment of band

Singers say Walsh ‘promised us the sun, moon, and stars’

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6 hours 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

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8 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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7 hours ago Kneecap make light of ‘handy’ acting business after film earns six Bafta nods

The film about the Irish language rap trio from Belfast has already been shortlisted for two Academy Awards.

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8 hours ago Linda Nolan death: The Nolans singer dies aged 65 following incurable cancer diagnosis

The Nolans were best known for their 1980 disco hit ‘I’m in the Mood for Dancing’

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7 hours ago Why do our listening habits change in January each year and what are the reasons for the changes?

For some, the new year doesn’t immediately start with a sprint but more a saunter 🎶

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9 hours ago How tragedy unfolded for Brit skiers on French 'death piste': Woman died after crashing into man while descending black slope with 2026m vertical descent that has claimed five lives in recent years

The man the 62-year-old woman collided with had been stationary at the time after he had stopped on a 'bump' below the main track, according to officials.

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8 hours ago Novak Djokovic surpasses Roger Federer to break Grand Slam record at Australian Open

Novak Djokovic has reached the third round of this year's Australian Open with his bid to become the first player to win 25 Grand Slam titles remaining on track

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12 hours ago Labour 'revives Tory free speech law' to crack down on 'woke' cancel culture and protests at universities after backlash from academics

Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson halted introduction of the Higher Education (Freedom of Speech) Act 2023 after the election in July.

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10 hours ago Britain's top 100 employers named in new survey: From energy and transport firms to universities and councils, did yours make the list?

The research conducted by Zensai analysed reviews of companies on Glassdoor - a platform where people can rate their company based on eight 'workplace factors'.

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13 hours ago Kilmarnock's Rugby Park to host brand new Summer beer festival from award

The even will also feature street food, gin, cocktails and wine along with entertainment and live music.

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10 hours ago M Night Shyamalan goes on trial over allegations he copied independent film

‘The Sixth Sense’ director is being sued for $81m (£66m)

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19 hours ago SEC files bombshell lawsuit against Elon Musk for allegedly failing to disclose Twitter purchase

Billionaire Elon Musk has been sued by the US Securities and Exchange Commission over his Twitter purchase after he allegedly failed it disclose his stocks, allowing him to save 'at least $150 million.'

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10 hours ago Government set to reintroduce controversial university free speech law

Legislation was put on hold last year over fears it would permit hate speech such as Holocaust denial on campus

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20 hours ago US sues Elon Musk for allegedly failing to disclose early Twitter stock purchase

Financial regulator alleges Musk later acquired shares of company at ‘artificially low prices’, stiffing shareholdersA US financial regulator has sued Elon Musk for allegedly failing to disclose his ownership of Twitter stock and later acquiring shares in the company at “artificially low prices”, stiffing other shareholders.The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filed suit against Musk late on Tuesday in federal court in Washington DC for alleged securities violations. According to the suit, Musk did not disclose that he had acquired a 5% stake in the company in a timely manner, which allowed him “to underpay by at least $150m for shares he purchased after his financial beneficial ownership report was due”. Continue reading...

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11 hours ago Venezuela’s Simón Bolívar Symphony Orchestra at 50: is it time to throw brickbats or bouquets?

As the feted musicians arrive in London for two concerts, we look at El Sistema, the education system that spawned the world-conquering orchestra, and why some are calling for its boycottDecember 2009, in a hall in the infamous 23 de Enero (“23 January”) barrio high above Caracas, Venezuela. This can be a daunting part of town, especially with its intimate links to the 23 January 1958 revolution that ousted the dictator Marcos Pérez Jiménez. Dangerous enough to have security patrols from a local community group created after street protests in 2002. So, although I am here on my own, there is also my minder. All hell seems to be breaking loose.The noise is the sound of intense clapping, whistling, crying and cheering in this bare communal building, and all, from the youngest to the oldest, are enthralled at what they have just encountered. In fact, quite a number of the people are just staring at each other with a wonder in their eyes. Continue reading...

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20 hours ago Killer son leaves chilling note on freezer storing his murdered parents' remains before 'murder suicide' with girlfriend

Shane Vosler, 33, is accused of fatally stabbing his parents, William, 68, and Eileen, 66, in July and stuffing their remains inside a freezer in the garage of their Washington home.

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