48 minutes ago Australian Open 2025: Medvedev v Tien; Sinner and Paolini power through – live

Updates from Thursday’s action at Melbourne ParkAny thoughts? Get in touch with Daniel on emailEarly danger signs for 18th seed Hubert Hurkacz who is serving to stay in the first set against Miomir Kecmanovic at 3-5 and now down 0-30. The Pole reached the quarter-finals at Melbourne Park last year but is quickly in a spot of bother on John Cain Arena today.Amanda Anisimova is the first to hold serve as a pair of powerful forehand winners are too much for Emma Raducanu. The American leads 2-1. Continue reading...

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69 minutes ago Sperm donor with 550 children is taken to court for 'using his YouTube channel to encourage his hundreds of offspring to have large families'

Jonathan Jacob Meijer, a 43-year-old YouTuber from the Netherlands, faces legal action from one of the mothers of his donor children who accuses him of not 'keeping away'

Society

2 hours ago White exec wins £40,000 payout after accusing Indian boss of race discrimination when she was excluded from Teams calls

Nicola Blackwell alleged female manager Varsha Kapoor had targeted her keeping her out of online meetings and speaking about her in Hindi to a colleague, a tribunal heard. (stock image)

Economics

22 hours ago Ilona Maher: Rugby union needs culture shift to create stars and grow the game

The American has a social media following of over eight million people.

Sport

37 minutes ago Black cop sues American Airlines for 'accusing him of trafficking white wife on honeymoon flight'

Anthony Williams, 63, claims he was racially profiled as he traveled from his home in Arizona to Florida with his new bride, white Russian national Katsiaryna Shasholka, 34.

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56 minutes ago Netflix's top new show of 2025 slammed for 'unnecessary' ending which ruins '10/10' series

Fans are divided over the bleak conclusion to a hit new Netflix series

Culture

53 minutes ago Ed Davey urges King Charles to strike a 'pageantry for weaponry' deal with Donald Trump: Lib Dem leader tells monarch not to invite US President to Britain until he supports Ukraine

Ahead of Donald Trump's inauguration as US President on Monday, Sir Ed claimed Britain should use the 'leverage' of a state visit to influence American foreign policy.

Politics

21 hours ago Cardiff student sexually assaults customer hours after starting job at uni bar

'You were walking out of the bar, you saw this pretty girl with a short skirt, and something went through your mind'

Society

5 hours ago Tennis player Taylor Fritz is donating Australian Open prize money to LA wildfire relief funds

American tennis player Taylor Fritz is donating the prize money he earned for his first-round victory at the Australian Open — about $82,000 — to relief funds to help people affected by the wildfires in the greater Los Angeles area

Economics

59 minutes ago Amanda Palmer ‘profoundly disturbed’ by sexual assault allegations against ex

The singer-songwriter posted a statement on Instagram after multiple women accused the author of sexual misconduct in a New York Magazine article this weekNeil Gaiman’s ex-partner Amanda Palmer has publicly acknowledged the allegations of sexual misconduct made against the author for the first time.Posting on her Instagram account, the American singer wrote: “As there are ongoing custody and divorce proceedings, I am not able to offer public comment. Please understand that I am first and foremost a parent. I ask for privacy at this time.” Palmer and Gaiman, who married in 2011, and have one child together, are currently in the process of getting divorced. Continue reading...

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20 hours ago Model and actress Caprice spotted 'filming new Christmas movie' in Scots town

American model, TV personality, singer, actress and businesswoman Caprice Bourret was photographed whilst filming her latest movie in Aberfeldy, Perthshire.

Culture

67 minutes ago Danielle Collins slaps her backside and boasts of 'big fat $180,000 cheque' as she accuses Australian Open crowd of being 'super drunk' for booing her as she beat the local underdog

 American tennis star Danielle Collins blasted the Australian Open crowd as being 'super drunk' as celebrated victory over home hopeful Destanee Aiava.

Politics

25 hours ago Teacher's assistant accused of raping disabled student, 15, who has a mental age of nine

Christin Coble, 45, was arrested and booked into the Sandusky County Jail in Ohio on charges of rape on January 7, after police responded to a call over an alleged assault at a student's home

Society

6 hours ago CCTV images released after two tram station workers assaulted in three days

People are being urged to come forward

Economics

72 minutes ago Youtuber found dead with hands and feet bound after Mexican cartel murder

The influencer was found dead with obvious signs of torture just hours after a Mexican drugs cartel dropped leaflets from a plane accusing him of working with a rival gang.

Events

97 minutes ago Australian Open 2025: Medvedev and Paolini in action, Boulter out, Sinner through – live

Updates from Thursday’s action at Melbourne ParkAny thoughts? Get in touch with Daniel on emailEarly danger signs for 18th seed Hubert Hurkacz who is serving to stay in the first set against Miomir Kecmanovic at 3-5 and now down 0-30. The Pole reached the quarter-finals at Melbourne Park last year but is quickly in a spot of bother on John Cain Arena today.Amanda Anisimova is the first to hold serve as a pair of powerful forehand winners are too much for Emma Raducanu. The American leads 2-1. Continue reading...

Politics

37 hours ago Nicola Sturgeon is accused of becoming a part time MSP on over £70,000 as she rakes in cash from outside interests

Nicola Sturgeon and Humza Yousaf have been accused of becoming 'part-time MSPs' while they rake in lucrative earnings from outside interests.

Economics

86 minutes ago Sinaloa cartel 'shifts operation to Canada' as streets flooded with 'zombie drug'

An expert on Central American criminal cartels says the feared drugs gangs have moved their production of the deadly "zombie drug" fentanyl to Canada

Events

99 minutes ago Israel and Hamas accuse each other of deception as Netanyahu blames the terror group for 'last

Palestinians, Israelis and people around the world are waiting with bated breath for the ceasefire to come into effect after previous negotiations collapsed.

Politics

97 minutes ago Two brothers accused of attacking police at Manchester Airport appear in court charged with assault as their lawyer says they 'vehemently deny the allegations'

Mohammed Fahir Amaaz, 20, and Muhammed Amaad, 25, both face charges related to the fracas at Manchester Airport's Terminal Two building on July 23 last year.

Events

1 hour ago The Village People, 8,000 troops, Elon Musk and a snub to Keir Starmer: America braces for Trump's 'peaceful' second inauguration

Donald Trump will be sworn in as president for the second time on Monday, capping one of the most astounding political comebacks in American history.

Politics

1 hour ago Man accused of attacking rapist Reynhard Sinaga in prison appears in court as provisional trial date set

Jack McRae, 32, appeared at Leeds Crown Court via videolink from HMP Frankland

Events

1 hour ago Mike Amesbury is kicked out the Labour Party after pleading guilty to sucker

Mike Amesbury has been expelled from the Labour party after pleading guilty to assaulting a constituent.

Politics

2 hours ago MP Mike Amesbury called man 'f****g soft lad' following 2am street attack

The Member of Parliament pleaded guilty to assault at a hearing in Chester on Thursday

Events

1 hour ago Prince William bought me a pint in Wetherspoons, he was down to earth and loved chatting about Aston Villa

William bought a round of beers for eight Villa fans and sipped a pint of Bulmers cider. One of the punters was Daniel Jones, a sixth form college student from Burntwood in Staffordshire.

Politics

2 hours ago At least 70 Palestinians killed in Gaza airstrikes as Israeli cabinet delays meeting to agree ceasefire – live

Final sign-off for ceasefire deal delayed after Benjamin Netanyahu accuses Hamas of ‘reneging’ on parts of agreementThe devastating impact of 15 months of war on GazaHow Trump loomed over Gaza ceasefire negotiationsRelatives of hostages welcome ceasefirePalestinians express joy over ceasefire dealKey mediator Qatar said that 33 hostages held by Hamas in Gaza would be released in the first stage of a ceasefire deal aimed at ending the war in the Palestinian territory.Israel earlier said it would release about 1,000 Palestinian prisoners in the first stage of a Gaza truce agreement, Israeli and Palestinian sources reported Tuesday. Continue reading...

Events

2 hours ago TikTok is the only truly democratic social platform. A US ban would rob us all | Sophia Smith Galer

Nothing has challenged Silicon Valley like the Chinese app. Blocking its use in the US would be like stealing half the books in a libraryHow many times in your life can you say that one of the culture-defining platforms of your era is being forcibly removed? This is what will happen to the one third of American adults who use TikTok – and the other two-thirds whose lives have been undoubtedly affected by it – if the US supreme court upholds its ban on the Chinese-owned app, as it is expected to do on 19 January, in the interests of national security.I have spent the last few years researching instances of linguicide, where authoritarian regimes have burned dictionaries, or sent people to prison just for singing a song. I see alarming parallels with the dismantling of TikTok in the US; a ruthless cull of a communication tool that challenges Silicon Valley hegemony and gave the US a serving of what it is allegedly supposed to prize: healthy, full-fat competition.Sophia Smith Galer is ...

Politics

2 hours ago Mike Amesbury MP issues statement outside court after pleading guilty to assault

The MP has appeared in court

Events

2 hours ago Israeli cabinet vote on Gaza ceasefire deal postponed as Netanyahu accuses Hamas of seeking 'to extort last minute concessions'

Israeli strikes across the Gaza Strip killed at least 48 people over the past day

Politics

2 hours ago Mike Amesbury told man ‘you won’t threaten your MP again’ after street punch

The Runcorn and Helsby MP admitted a charge of assault on Thursday.

Events

2 hours ago Tories accused of showing ‘collective amnesia’ over record in government

Commons leader Lucy Powell says she hoped the Tories might own up to economic results over last 14 years, including ‘low growth and low wages’.

Politics

3 hours ago Brothers accused of assaulting police at Manchester Airport appear in court

Footage of the incident was widely shared online.

Events

2 hours ago Australian Open 2025: Medvedev and Collins in action, Boulter out, Sinner through – live

Updates from Thursday’s action at Melbourne ParkAny thoughts? Get in touch with Daniel on emailEarly danger signs for 18th seed Hubert Hurkacz who is serving to stay in the first set against Miomir Kecmanovic at 3-5 and now down 0-30. The Pole reached the quarter-finals at Melbourne Park last year but is quickly in a spot of bother on John Cain Arena today.Amanda Anisimova is the first to hold serve as a pair of powerful forehand winners are too much for Emma Raducanu. The American leads 2-1. Continue reading...

Politics

3 hours ago MP Mike Amesbury pleads guilty to assault after video shows 'punch' thrown at man

The MP has since been suspended following the incident

Events

3 hours ago Australian Open 2025: Boulter out, Sinner in action, De Minaur and Raducanu through – live

Updates from Thursday’s action at Melbourne ParkAny thoughts? Get in touch with Daniel on emailEarly danger signs for 18th seed Hubert Hurkacz who is serving to stay in the first set against Miomir Kecmanovic at 3-5 and now down 0-30. The Pole reached the quarter-finals at Melbourne Park last year but is quickly in a spot of bother on John Cain Arena today.Amanda Anisimova is the first to hold serve as a pair of powerful forehand winners are too much for Emma Raducanu. The American leads 2-1. Continue reading...

Politics

3 hours ago Mike Amesbury pleads GUILTY to assault following video filmed on the street

He is in court this morning

Events

4 hours ago Australian Open 2025: Sinner and Boulter in action; De Minaur and Raducanu through – live

Updates from Thursday’s action at Melbourne ParkAny thoughts? Get in touch with Daniel on emailEarly danger signs for 18th seed Hubert Hurkacz who is serving to stay in the first set against Miomir Kecmanovic at 3-5 and now down 0-30. The Pole reached the quarter-finals at Melbourne Park last year but is quickly in a spot of bother on John Cain Arena today.Amanda Anisimova is the first to hold serve as a pair of powerful forehand winners are too much for Emma Raducanu. The American leads 2-1. Continue reading...

Politics

3 hours ago Biden warns of new American ‘oligarchy’ in farewell speech as Trump takes credit for Israel ceasefire: Live

Outgoing president tells nation new age of ‘robber barons’ in danger of eroding hard-won freedoms in last address from White House before making way for successor

Events

5 hours ago Biden's farewell 'oligarchy' speech divides nation on the dawn of Trump's inauguration

Joe Biden 's final speech divided the American public, with people on all sides declaring it a disappointing and even disturbing affair.

Politics

5 hours ago Australian Open: Sinner and Boulter in action; De Minaur and Raducanu through – live

Updates from Thursday’s action at Melbourne ParkAny thoughts? Get in touch with Daniel on emailEarly danger signs for 18th seed Hubert Hurkacz who is serving to stay in the first set against Miomir Kecmanovic at 3-5 and now down 0-30. The Pole reached the quarter-finals at Melbourne Park last year but is quickly in a spot of bother on John Cain Arena today.Amanda Anisimova is the first to hold serve as a pair of powerful forehand winners are too much for Emma Raducanu. The American leads 2-1. Continue reading...

Politics

4 hours ago Putin is willing to kill innocent civilians in airline terror atrocities against the West with Europe warned to expect surge in attacks 'soon', expert warns

The Kremlin has been accused of orchestrating attacks on European soil as retribution for the West's broad backing of Ukraine against Russia 's full-scale invasion

Events

5 hours ago The shocking reasons Princess Margaret took a dislike to American society hostess Elsa Maxwell

'The snooty B****!' squealed the showbiz celebrity when she discovered Princess Margaret had stolen her flowers. 'What a right royal pain in the ***!'

Politics

4 hours ago Russia is willing to cause mass casualties in 'hidden war' with the West and Europe should expect surge in terror attacks soon, expert says as Polish leader warns of threat to airlines

The Kremlin has been accused of orchestrating attacks on European soil as retribution for the West's broad backing of Ukraine against Russia 's full-scale invasion

Events

6 hours ago Roll up, roll up! The Trump inauguration may be the least great show on Earth | Emma Brockes

Despite a few more recognisable names (er, Kid Rock) due to appear than last time, this will not be the cultural event of the yearIn the quaintly upsetting era of George W Bush’s presidency, there was something people liked to pompously call the “cultural opposition”. This was made up of figures in popular culture pushing back against Bush, and 20 years later it may be imagined their spiritual heirs are limbering up for equivalent duties. The first formal opportunity falls next week with Donald Trump’s inauguration and, just as leaders in the tech and business worlds have failed spectacularly to rally against him, so a sense prevails that among certain artists and influencers there has been a gentle softening of spines too.This is a general observation and also one located in the figure of Carrie Underwood, the country star scheduled to sing the national anthem in Trump’s honour on Monday. Underwood, a 41-year-old who came to prominence via the fourth season of American Idol, may se...

Politics

4 hours ago LIVE updates as MP Mike Amesbury appears in court accused of assault following video of alleged incident

The 55-year-old is accused of assaulting a man during an alleged incident in Frodsham

Events

6 hours ago Rednote: Why the previously unknown Chinese app has become the most popular in the world

TikTok ban set to take effect January 19 if American buyer not found

Politics

4 hours ago Netanyahu says Israel security cabinet will not meet to agree ceasefire deal until Hamas backs down on ‘last

Final sign-off for ceasefire deal delayed after Benjamin Netanyahu accuses Hamas of ‘reneging’ on parts of agreementThe devastating impact of 15 months of war on GazaHow Trump loomed over Gaza ceasefire negotiationsRelatives of hostages welcome ceasefirePalestinians express joy over ceasefire dealKey mediator Qatar said that 33 hostages held by Hamas in Gaza would be released in the first stage of a ceasefire deal aimed at ending the war in the Palestinian territory.Israel earlier said it would release about 1,000 Palestinian prisoners in the first stage of a Gaza truce agreement, Israeli and Palestinian sources reported Tuesday. Continue reading...

Events

7 hours ago 'I gave my boyfriend an ultimatum after he cheated – he thinks I'm selfish'

A woman has been left devastated after her boyfriend cheated on her with one of his friends - and when she gave him an ultimatum, he accused her of being selfish

Politics

6 hours ago Power company boss makes shock claim about LA fire after lawsuits accused them of sparking blaze

The utility company under investigation for sparking the most destructive fire in LA history opted against de-energizing transmission lines because the strength of the wind fell just shy of the threshold.

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