99 minutes ago Ruud van Nistelrooy at his ‘lowest moment’ since taking charge of Leicester

The Foxes have lost six games in a row after a 2-0 defeat at home to Crystal Palace.

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18 hours ago Brentford star sends clear message to Liverpool after thrilling comeback to stun Man City

Brentford came from two goals down in the final 10 minutes to snatch a 2-2 draw with Manchester City on Tuesday, giving them confidence ahead of Saturday's game against Liverpool

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4 hours ago Chelsea hope for financial deal with Premier League over secret transfer payments

Current owners discovered irregularities during takeoverSources confident Chelsea will avoid points deductionChelsea are negotiating with the Premier League over a financial settlement related to secret payments for transfers made during Roman Abramovich’s ownership.A financial settlement is seen as the likeliest outcome as the club’s current owners, Todd Boehly and Clearlake Capital, discovered the irregularities during the takeover process in May 2022 and reported them to the Premier League and Uefa. Continue reading...

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3 hours ago The Traitors fans call out show for 'incriminating mistake' that could 'ruin' game

The Traitors UK viewers were quick to call out producers for their decision to send Traitors Linda and Minah into breakfast before anyone else was in there

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31 minutes ago Kiena Dawes: Full statement of beauty salon as vile abuser's new lover loses her job

The Powder Room, a beauty salon in Bispham, Blackpool, confirmed Emma Croft no longer works at the business following "recent media coverage" amid Ryan Wellings' trial

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6 hours ago Another Coronation Street star confirms exit and has already filmed final scenes after 'difficult decision'

Paddy Bever has announced he is leaving the show after nearly four years and has already filmed his final scenes

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

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

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1 hour ago Watch: Donald Trump’s secretary of state pick Marco Rubio grilled in confirmation hearing

Watch again as Donald Trump’s pick to be the next US secretary of state, Marco Rubio, was questioned in a Senate confirmation hearing on Wednesday, 15 January.

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5 hours ago Scott McTominay has already sent Alejandro Garnacho a message as Man Utd ace 'agrees deal'

Amid rumours that Alejandro Garnacho could be primed for the Manchester United exit in January, he need only look to the words of former team-mate Scott McTominay for advice

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4 hours ago Transfer news LIVE! Arsenal in Vlahovic bid, Zubimendi plan; Mainoo to Chelsea; Man Utd and Spurs want Mbeumo

January window kicks into gear as Premier League giants chase huge deals

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35 minutes ago Chelsea: David Moyes admits injured Armando Broja could make Stamford Bridge return

Albanian striker may see Everton loan terminated early after being ruled out for up to three months with ankle issue

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

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

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2 hours ago Alejandro Garnacho sent clear message over Man Utd role by Ruben Amorim

Alejandro Garnacho has started just five of Ruben Amorim's 13 games at Manchester United and the Reds boss has told him where he needs to improve

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7 hours ago Jefte on exit dream, minnows 'ask about' Dessers and £9m loan star rules set – Rangers transfer state of play

The Light Blues are in need of recruits as they look to close the gap on Celtic

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6 hours ago Transfer news LIVE! Arsenal in Zubimendi plan; Vlahovic bid; Mainoo to Chelsea; Man Utd and Spurs want Mbeumo

Gunners strike huge deal to kick off January transfer window

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3 hours ago Ollie Watkins on target as Aston Villa wreck Moyes’ Everton homecoming

The second coming of David Moyes confirmed Everton’s new manager is no miracle worker. They could do with one. Everton failed to score for the ninth time in 11 Premier League games as Aston Villa, gradually working their way back to form, punctured hopes of a new manager bounce at Goodison Park.Ollie Watkins struck the only goal of a tight contest, but one Unai Emery’s side deserved to win given their assured defensive performance and quality in the final third. It is a quality Everton sorely lack. Dominic Calvert-Lewin encapsulated the home side’s deficiencies when squandering a glorious chance to equalise in the 93rd minute. Continue reading...

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2 hours ago Dundee United reveal Sam Dalby transfer latest as 'confident' Jim Goodwin gives update on key loan trio

Wrexham, Liverpool and Luton all have break clauses in the deals with the Tannadice side

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9 hours ago Brad Pitt is not messaging fans for money, his spokesman says after woman was duped into handing over £700,000 to 'fund his cancer treatment'

The spokesperson was responding to the story of Anne, a divorcee who shared this week how she parted with a fortune to help a scammer she believed was Brad Pitt

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8 hours ago Transfer news LIVE: Arsenal eye novel Zubimendi payment plan, Man Utd exit agreement near, Man City blow

The transfer window is in full swing with clubs in the Premier League and across Europe seeking deals

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3 hours ago Clothes, toiletries – and a free stylist: the LA teen creating a space for peers amid the fires

Avery Colvert created Altadena Girls, an organization now with celebrities sending products, eateries reaching out to cater and a surplus of volunteersCars lined up outside an art studio in eastern Los Angeles on Sunday morning, packed with boxes of feminine care products, pimple patches, skincare, clothes, underwear, makeup and more. Some volunteers had driven for hours to support a unique mutual aid effort.As fires in Los Angeles continue to rage, people across the city are springing into action to meet the needs of the thousands of families who have been displaced. Among the dozens of clothing donation and bottled water distribution sites, Altadena Girls – a new organization started by 14-year-old Avery Colvert – has struck a chord with its focus on teen girls’ recovery. Continue reading...

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2 hours ago Faltering Leicester booed off as Ruud van Nistelrooy struggles continue

Leicester 0-2 Crystal Palace: Jean-Philippe Mateta and Marc Guehi struck as Palace condemned the Foxes to a sixth straight league defeat

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9 hours ago Trainee gas engineer, 20, who won £7.5m on the Lottery insists he'll keep working and reveals the unglamorous way he celebrated win

James Clarkson, 20, was in disbelief when he received a message from the National Lottery on January 5 alerting him to the staggering feat.

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9 hours ago Enzo Maresca’s constant tinkering is not helping a key problem at Chelsea

Maresca got big decisions wrong against Bournemouth as defensive issues hurt Chelsea again

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4 hours ago Police investigating social media abuse sent to Kai Havertz’s wife after Manchester United defeat

Police have launched an investigation into the social media messages

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3 hours ago Crystal Palace punish wasteful Leicester to deepen Ruud van Nistelrooy plight

Jean-Philippe Mateta and Marc Guehi on target as Foxes slip to sixth consecutive Premier League loss

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9 hours ago Man United finally get green light to complete January transfer as loan deal agreed

Manchester United transfer news as Randal Kolo Muani's move to Juventus opens the door for Ruben Amorim to strengthen his options in attack

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10 hours ago Transfer news LIVE! Arsenal make Vlahovic move, Zubimendi signs; Mainoo to Chelsea update; Spurs want Mbeumo

Gunners strike huge deal to kick off January transfer window

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4 hours ago Arsenal stars send message to injured Gabriel Jesus before Tottenham derby

Gunners players eager to show their support for injured team-mate ahead of north London showdown

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10 hours ago Bank of Dave's Burnley Savings and Loans in real life after film made big change

Netflix's Bank of Dave: The Loan Ranger is out now and tells the story of businessman Dave Fishwick, whose company Burnley Savings and Loans was at the centre of the two films

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13 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

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4 hours ago Emmerdale death confirmed as ITV star exposes unexpected killer's 'motive'

Emmerdale's newest villain Anthony Fox gets murdered next week after his abuse towards Ruby Fox-Milligan is finally exposed - and his killer is closer to home than he would have thought

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4 hours ago This is reportedly why Michelle Obama is skipping Trump’s inauguration

It was confirmed this week that former first lady would not attend the president-elect’s inauguration but her office did not give any further explanation

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12 hours ago Coronation Street's future 'confirmed' after 'false narrative' tipped soap as being in 'crisis'

Rumours have been flying around about the ITV soap after a number of exits were announced in quick succession at the start of the year

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15 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

4 hours ago Emmerdale fans sickened as Steph's real father revealed after Caleb bombshell

Emmerdale aired a grim discovery on Wednesday night, as Caleb Miligan learned he was not the father of his and Ruby Miligan's daughter Steph, with the true dad confirmed

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4 hours ago Gaza ceasefire deal to begin on Sunday; Biden says Israel to negotiate ‘permanent end to war’ – live

Israeli president calls on Netanyahu to ‘accept and approve’ ceasefire deal; US president confirms agreement and says US hostages to be free in first phaseGaza ceasefire deal agreed by Hamas and Israel, Qatari PM says‘Our fight is not over’: relatives of hostages welcome ceasefire The devastating impact of 15 months of war on GazaIn 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 G...

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13 hours ago Man United cash injection confirmed after £250m Sir Jim Ratcliffe promise

Latest Manchester United news as Sir Jim Ratcliffe's final cash injection is confirmed following his purchase of a stake in the club from the Glazer family in December 2023

Economics

15 hours ago Sam Thompson supported by fans as he 'fights tears' after ditching UK with Marvin Humes

The former Made in Chelsea star took to social media with a couple of pictures from their recent visit to the Caribbean

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5 hours ago Tottenham XI vs Arsenal: Starting lineup, confirmed team news, injury latest for north London derby today

Ange Postecoglou makes some huge Spurs selection decisions for Premier League showdown

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4 hours ago Confirmation hearings live updates: Pam Bondi quizzed over independence from Trump and 2020 election results

President-elect’s picks for attorney general and secretary of state, Pam Bondi and Marco Rubio, among those who faced questions from senators on Wednesday

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13 hours ago Transfer news LIVE: Arsenal set to sign Zubimendi, Liverpool miss out on £65m deal, Man Utd open to sales

The transfer window is in full swing with clubs in the Premier League and across Europe seeking deals

Economics

17 hours ago Transfer news LIVE! Arsenal accelerate Vlahovic move after Zubimendi signs; fresh Mainoo to Chelsea update

Gunners strike huge deal to kick off January transfer window

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6 hours ago Arsenal XI vs Tottenham: Starting lineup, confirmed team news and injury latest for north London derby today

Sterling makes first start in almost a month

Events

4 hours ago Key takeaways from Trump's energy secretary pick's confirmation hearing

Chris Wright, President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for energy secretary, told senators during his confirmation hearing Wednesday that he would promote all sources of American energy, while also acknowledging the burning of fossil fuels causes climate change

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14 hours ago Rangers forward nears Ibrox exit after club 'agree' loan deal amid emerging EFL interest in 24 y/o

The Rangers forward will leave the club on loan this month, according to reports.

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

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

Sport

6 hours ago ITV Emmerdale star confirms character 'absolutely wants to kill' in death whodunit

Emmerdale star William Ash gets candid about his character's thirst for justice in upcoming scenes

Events

5 hours ago BBC presenter pays tribute as career comes to an end after staggering 40 years

BBC presenter Phillip Norton has issued a message to his colleague who is leaving the broadcaster after an impressive 40 years as he brands it the 'end of an era'

Politics

15 hours ago The Traitors US season 3 UK release date confirmed as BBC shares details

The Traitors US season three is set to debut in the UK so when is it going to air?

Economics

6 hours ago Dana White reveals KSI and Logan Paul plan for Conor McGregor as UFC return 'confirmed'

Conor McGregor has not fought in the UFC for nearly four years

Events

5 hours ago ‘A stern message’: how return of Trump loomed over Gaza ceasefire negotiations

US president-elect demanded a deal – while success against Iran and Hezbollah gave Israeli PM room to make oneThe phone call from Donald Trump’s special envoy to the Middle East, Steven Witkoff, surprised the aides of Israel’s prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu.Calling from Doha in Qatar last Friday evening, after Shabbat had already begun, Witkoff announced he was coming to Israel and would meet Netanyahu. Overruling the suggestion of Netanyahu’s aides that they could meet once the Jewish day of rest was over, Witkoff, 67 – a billionaire lawyer and real estate developer – insisted brusquely that they meet in the morning. Continue reading...

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21 hours ago Councils spending £2 billion a year to send pupils with special needs to private schools, report reveals

The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) found spending has increased by 46 per cent in just four years, highlighting the state's 'reliance' on private schools.

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7 hours ago ITV Emmerdale star says family will be 'blown apart' after 'vengeance' death

Emmerdale star William Ash reveals how life will change amid whodunnit death plot

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5 hours ago Chelsea in talks with Premier League bosses in bid to avoid points deduction

Chelsea remain in talks with the Premier League as they look to strike a financial agreement - rather than be hit with a points deduction - as secret payments relating to transfers are examined

Politics

23 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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7 hours ago Marilyn Manson's childhood friend recalls star's 'terrifying' father who joked about performing oral sex on his own children

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

Events

5 hours 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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7 hours ago Death in Paradise start date confirmed as new series welcomes Don Gilet as DI Mervin Wilson

The 14th season of Death in Paradise is set to finally begin airing in late January, the BBC has confirmed, with Don Gilet taking over the role of the lead detective in the show

Events

5 hours 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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8 hours ago BBC Death in Paradise return date confirmed for series 14 with new detective

BBC One has announced the exact date Death in Paradise series 14 will begin airing, with ex-EastEnders star Don Gilet taking on the role of lead detective DI Mervin Wilson

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6 hours ago Tottenham XI vs Arsenal: Starting lineup and confirmed derby team news

Tottenham XI vs Arsenal: Starting lineup and confirmed derby team news  Evening Standard

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9 hours ago BBC EastEnders 'forgotten Beale' tipped for return ahead of 40th anniversary bombshell

EastEnders has confirmed Cindy's attacker will be revealed during the soaps milestone anniversary week in February, as speculation grows that a member of her family will return after 12 years

Events

6 hours ago Mikel Arteta officially confirms Gabriel Jesus replacement plan before Arsenal vs Tottenham

Arsenal host Tottenham in a must-win north London derby at The Emirates, but Mikel Arteta is now without the services of Gabriel Jesus following his serious knee injury

Politics

9 hours ago Eddie Hearn explains Eubank Jr vs Benn rehydration clause after ‘rat’ jibe

It was confirmed on Wednesday that Conor Benn will box Chris Eubank Jr in London in April

Events

6 hours ago Pam Bondi claims justice department ‘targeted’ Trump but says she won’t pursue ‘political’ prosecutions – US politics live

Bondi facing senators as Kristi Noem, Marco Rubio and CIA pick John Ratcliffe also face confirmation hearingsTrump’s attorney general faces scrutiny at Senate hearingWho is Pam Bondi, Trump’s pick to lead the US justice department?Under questioning from Democratic ranking member Dick Durbin, attorney general nominee Pam Bondi dodged when asked if she believed Donald Trump lost his bid for re-election in 2020.“To my knowledge, Donald Trump has never acknowledged the legal results of the 2020 election. Are you prepared to say today, under oath, without reservation, that Donald Trump lost the presidential contest to Joe Biden in 2020?” Durbin asked.All I can tell you, as a prosecutor, is from my first-hand experience, and I accept the results. I accept, of course, that Joe Biden is president of the United States. But what I can tell you is what I saw first-hand when I went to Pennsylvania as an advocate for the campaign. I was an advocate for the campaign, and I was on the ground in Pe...

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9 hours ago Asda issues urgent recall on children's toy over fears it could 'pose a risk of choking'

Asda has issued an urgent recall on a children's toy over fears it could 'pose a risk of choking'

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6 hours ago There are positives – Reece James upbeat despite Chelsea’s winless run extending

Enzo Maresca’s side are now five games without a win in the Premier League despite their captain’s dramatic late intervention at Stamford Bridge.

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9 hours ago Eddie Hearn explains Benn vs Eubank Jr rehydration clause after ‘rat’ jibe

It was confirmed on Wednesday that Conor Benn will box Chris Eubank Jr in London in April

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