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Nick Knowles says his leg won't be fully recovered for eight months, after the TV star tore his ACL during rehearsals for Strictly Come Dancing and underwent multiple operations

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64 minutes ago The modest terrace house where Tony Slattery ended his days: How comedian went from Thameside apartment where he found 'scrunched up' £100k cheques under the sofa to rented 'two

Donations are pouring in to help pay for Tony Slattery's funeral after the 65-year-old star suffered a fatal heart attack at his rented home in suburban north London.

Society

91 minutes ago Bakery fined more than £500,000 after man gets trapped in mixer for 90 minutes

David Wood Baking Ltd admitted breaches of safety regulations after three people were seriously injured in separate incidents at their sites in Bolton

Economics

64 minutes ago Ohio State dismisses TikTok star from team ahead of national championship game

Caden Davis was known for regularly posting content about his experience on the Ohio State football team

Sport

26 minutes ago Justin Baldoni sues Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds for conspiring to trash him with sex harassment smears, unleashing a wave of social media abuse against him

Blake Lively has been accused of 'hijacking' a movie and forcing her co-stars to sit out the premiere 'in the basement', a bombshell new lawsuit has claimed

Events

3 hours ago Starmer says his favourite book is 'Roy of the Rovers' and 'all my books are about football' as he visits Kyiv school

Keir Starmer chatted with pupils in the Ukraine capital and via videolink with students at a twinned school in Liverpool.

Culture

30 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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2 hours ago Lucy Mecklenburgh says she's 'finally made decision' as she offers health update year after diagnosis

Early last year, the former TOWIE star shared her shock at finding out her diagnosis

Science

7 hours ago Games Of Thrones star Jerome Flynn, 61, makes a rare red carpet appearance as he attends the star

The popular actor made a rare red carpet appearance with family members at the London extravaganza, which runs from January 9 to March 2.

Transport

52 minutes ago Dark side to The Nolans' success as sisters were pushed to stardom by 'brutal' father

Tommy Nolan was instrumental to the success of his daughters' singing group but behind closed doors, he was a 'monster' who caused lifelong harm to his children

Politics

65 minutes ago Beneath the ruins of Ryan O'Neal's beach house of horrors: The notorious Malibu party pad where the 70s idol seduced stars... threw drug

When news emerged this week that late Love Story star Ryan O'Neal's stunning Malibu beach house had been reduced to rubble it marked more than the end of a family home.

Society

1 hour ago Bryan Mbeumo transfer response deals Arsenal brutal reality check for January window

Bryan Mbuemo has starred for Brentford this season in the Premier League and is said to have drawn transfer interest from the likes of Arsenal, Manchester United and Liverpol

Economics

3 hours ago Arsenal star in line for new role as Mikel Arteta considers axing two players

Arsenal youngster Myles Lewis-Skelly has made a big impression in defence this season, but the Hale End graduate has already been earmarked for a different role by Mikel Arteta

Sport

49 minutes ago LA fires live updates: 38 people still missing, say officials as firefighters report gains against massive wildfires

Improved conditions should help fire crews and allow residents to return to their neighborhoodsEasing of extreme winds expected to strengthen efforts to put out blazesAs officials answered reporters’ questions, Los Angeles County Fire Chief Anthony Marrone, said that it is still unsafe for people to return to their homes, even for those who want to view the conditions of their houses for even 15 minutes.“We just don’t want anybody to come in and for it to not be safe,” he said. Continue reading...

Events

3 hours ago Keir Starmer tells school children Roy Of The Rovers is his favourite book

The Prime Minister also said his favourite football player is Arsenal star Martin Odegaard.

Culture

3 hours ago 70% of Brits want ban on animal testing for medical research, poll reveals

Campaigners Herbie’s Law, named after a 14-year-old rescued beagle, say it would prompt a ‘decade of change’ and set an ambition of phasing out animal experiments by 2035

Science

13 hours ago Archaeologists uncover Roman ‘service station’ during roadworks in Gloucester

The mutatio, on Ermin Street linking Silchester and Gloucester, would have provided a place for travellers to rest or change horsesAt Gloucester services on the M5, travellers are resting and refuelling, taking a break from the demands of the road.Just a few miles east, scores of archaeologists are completing a two-year project that has unearthed a forerunner of the site, a 2,000-year-old Roman take on the service station. Continue reading...

Transport

52 minutes ago Laughs as Tories blasted as 'bunch of snowflakes' over 'bizarre quest'

Bridget Phillipson hit out at free speech advocate Liz Truss after she wrote to Keir Starmer demanding he stops saying she crashed the economy

Politics

89 minutes ago Beneath the ruins of Ryan O'Neil's beach house of horrors: The notorious Malibu party pad where the 70s idol seduced stars... threw drug

When news emerged this week that late Love Story star Ryan O'Neal's stunning Malibu beach house had been reduced to rubble it marked more than the end of a family home.

Society

1 hour ago Man City transfer news latest amid major Omar Marmoush update as £50m Kyle Walker replacement 'targeted'

Manchester City are trying to sign Eintracht Frankfurt striker Omar Marmoush, with conflicting reports on Friday about the status of transfer negotiations.

Economics

3 hours ago Football Daily | Spurs live down to underdog billing as Arsenal paint town red

Sign up now! Sign up now! Sign up now? Sign up now!Since comfortably beating Aston Villa at the start of November, Tottenham Hotspur have won only two of the 11 Premier League matches they’ve contested. Well, played in or at least turned up for. Indeed, a good lawyer might argue that technically they haven’t really won any because one of the aforementioned victories came against peak b@nter era Manchester City, while not even Spurs were capable of doing anything other than swat the current Southampton rabble aside, a feat that is not so much something to be proud of, but more the equivalent of helping yourself to the pennies covering a dead man’s eyes. Having taken just eight points from their previous 10 games, Ange Postecoglou’s knack-depleted team went into Wednesday night’s north London derby as firm underdogs and duly lived down to their billing.I would never dare doubt the accuracy and reliability of statistics from Big Website, but some of the match stats from the Holsten Pil...

Sport

49 minutes ago Paul Danan's vaping fear before tragic death as expert issues grim warning

EXCLUSIVE: Following the tragic death of Hollyoaks star Paul Danan, experts have issued stern warnings about vaping usage, highlighting one specific deadly issue

Events

8 hours ago Africa has no shortage of celebrated writers – so why is it so hard for African readers to get hold of their books?

Across the continent books can be expensive and libraries scarce. But growing numbers of tech innovators and independent publishers are working to make African literature available and affordableTsitsi Dangarembga’s Nervous Conditions, a novel about growing up in colonial Zimbabwe, is one of the most important works of 20th-century African literature and features on university curricula across the UK. British students can order a used copy for less than £3.But there is one place readers struggle to find it: Harare, the capital of Zimbabwe and Dangeremba’s home town, even though it is published in paperback across the border in South Africa. “It’s very, very difficult to find my books anywhere in Zimbabwe,” says Dangarembga. Continue reading...

Culture

14 hours ago Russell Grant's horoscopes as Taurus advised they will find fulfilment in new project

Today's star signs as Scorpio told to concentrate on self and Pisces urged to get second opinion.

Science

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

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

Transport

54 minutes ago Justin Baldoni sues Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds in new step in 'It Ends With Us' fight

“It Ends With Us” actor and director Justin Baldoni has sued his co-star Blake Lively and her husband, “Deadpool” actor Ryan Reynolds, for defamation

Politics

2 hours ago LA fires live updates: California weather eases up as firefighters report gains against massive wildfires

Improved conditions should help fire crews and allow residents to return to their neighborhoodsEasing of extreme winds expected to strengthen efforts to put out blazesMark Pestrella, Los Angeles County Public Works director, said that in the event of major rain, “we do expect that all of the street areas and all the communities will be impacted by debris flows that could be hazardous to human health.”He warned that “we do expect the window to open for rain in the later part of this month.” Continue reading...

Society

4 hours ago Aston Martin target Max Verstappen in £1BILLION deal for Red Bull's four

Aston Martin are telling potential sponsors that Max Verstappen will join them in their ambitious bid to win the world title, in a £1billion deal that would be one of the biggest in the history of sport.

Economics

4 hours ago Novak Djokovic changes his opinion as players put in Australian Open complaint

Novak Djokovic is one of several players to voice their concerns over the introduction of 'coaching pods' at the Australian Open – with one star even claiming he "hates" the new development

Sport

50 minutes ago Paul Danan said Love Island damaged his career as TV bosses 'questioned if he was actor'

Hollyoaks star Paul Danan, who has tragically died at the age of just 46, previously opened up about how his stint on Celebrity Love Island affected his acting prospects

Events

17 hours ago How Britain's comedy scene is dominated by Cambridge graduates: Footlights

Tune in tonight to a panel show, a bill of stand-up comics or even a TV quiz and chances are you will see some showbiz royalty alumni of Cambridge's famous Footlights society.

Culture

29 hours ago Obesity is being 'misdiagnosed' across the UK as experts call for new definition

Obesity has always been classified as a health risk, but for some it is an illness that needs to be correctly identified

Science

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

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

Transport

55 minutes ago US confident Gaza ceasefire will start on Sunday – despite Netanyahu delaying cabinet vote to sign it off

Israeli cabinet now expected to meet on Friday to sign-off truce – after Israeli PM accuses Hamas of backtracking on agreement

Politics

5 hours ago Mary Berry's eggs Benedict Florentine recipe is the perfect start to the day

The chef's recipe has delicious bacon, spinach, English muffins and a homemade hollandaise sauce

Society

5 hours ago Aldi shoppers say 'I’ll die if I don’t get a bag' as it releases new Easter egg chocolates

The discount supermarket chain - which was recently crowned the cheapest UK supermarket for 2024 - has started its Easter celebrations earlier by introducing new Easter Egg products into stores

Economics

5 hours ago Australian Open star taunts Melbourne crowd after ending local player's dream

Danielle Collins was booed and heckled throughout her win over local qualifier Destanee Aiava at the Australian Open - and had no problem giving a bit back to the crowd after her victory

Sport

55 minutes ago In Ange we trust? Why Spurs should risk potential failure and back Postecoglou | Max Rushden

Critics misunderstand the Australian’s past achievements and would be better off directing their ire at Daniel LevyIn the buildup to the north London derby the former Tottenham goalkeeper Paul Robinson repeated a line that almost every pundit/journalist/fan has used this season: “With Spurs, you don’t know what you’re going go get.” The trouble is it feels increasingly – especially in the league – that you know exactly what you’re going to get.Wednesday night appeared entirely predictable. Watching two great young prospects, Djed Spence and Archie Gray, play the ball to each other, slowly but surely progressing it backwards towards their own corner flag before giving away possession/a throw/a corner with almost no other options, seemed like a very limited and dispiriting choose your own adventure. Continue reading...

Events

21 hours ago Emotions, body language and a photo of ‘defeat’: How Gareth Southgate turned England’s Euro 2024 campaign around

Big interview: Rationalising the irrational is a Southgate speciality but the Euros final could be all raw emotion in contrast to the start of the tournament

Culture

75 minutes ago How Trump's Access Hollywood scandal and Chelsea Clinton's wedding spawned a new MAGA conspiracy theory

A prominent conservative pundit repeated a falsehood from Billy Bush that was later amplified by the soon-to-be vice president

Politics

5 hours ago Plan for new homes rejected over fears it would pose 'risk to human health'

Planning officers believed the plan would create a poor standard of living for future residents

Society

8 hours ago Motherwell dealt 'season ending' blow as boss Stuart Kettlewell provides a major injury update

The Fir Park club are without up to nine first-team stars for Saturday's Scottish Cup trip to St Johnstone

Economics

5 hours ago I rejected Rangers and Celtic as player before shooting to Man United stardom – now I’d love to manage them

Regarded as one of the greatest defenders of all-time, the Dutchman is now cutting his teeth in management

Sport

67 minutes ago Sean Brown murder has left ‘indelible stain’ on British state, court hears

A barrister for the GAA official’s family urged judges to reject a Government bid to overturn a court order compelling it to hold a public inquiry.

Events

24 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

Culture

79 minutes ago Disgraced mommy vlogger Myka Stauffer who gave up her adopted son is DEFENDED by fellow YouTube star

In 2020, parenting vlogger Myka and her husband James made headlines across the world for giving up the four-year-old boy they adopted from China.

Politics

9 hours ago DP World Tour golfer 'cried' on tee on return after mental health issues

Mike Lorenzo Vera marks return after six-month break with strong start in Dubai

Society

8 hours ago Man City to decide Kyle Walker future as a 'business deal' in January transfer window

Kyle Walker has told Manchester City he wants to leave the club this window and he hasn't been involved in the last two matchday squads

Economics

10 hours ago Arsenal star labelled 'phenomenal' by Mikel Arteta as transfer message sent

Mikel Arteta is looking to strengthen his squad this month, with Arsenal currently missing several key players through injury including Bukayo Saka and Gabriel Jesus

Sport

69 minutes ago Bruce Willis thanks LA wildfire first responders in rare public appearance

Bruce Willis personally thanked first responders who have battled the LA wildfires in a very rare public appearance.

Events

27 hours ago Leo Woodall is totally transformed in trailer for Apple TV+’s twisty new conspiracy thriller

Netflix star Leo Woodall is set to lead the cast of upcoming AppleTV+ series Prime Target, a conspiracy thriller that sees the actor in a very different role to Dexter Mayhew.

Culture

89 minutes ago RedNote: Is TikTok’s Chinese alternative any safer than the app facing a potential US ban?

China-based RedNote has experienced a huge surge in downloads from users both from the US and across the world

Politics

20 hours ago Chaos ensues after bride books one taxi to take 100 wedding guests home

‘This could have worked if she gave you scheduled times to leave, but otherwise ’

Society

10 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

11 hours ago Today's rugby news as Welsh club make doping statement and coach 'disappointed' by Wales star's axe

The latest rugby news from Wales and around the world

Sport

84 minutes ago St Ninians man jailed after battering dog to death in golf club attack

The sustained attack caused the distressed Romanian Shepherd to cry for 20 minutes according to a neighbour.

Events

28 hours ago Cameron Diaz makes a stunning comeback after a decade away from acting as Netflix unveils thrilling trailer for new movie Back In Action

She last starred in the 2014 movie Annie before taking a step back from acting to focus on her family and business ventures. 

Culture

90 minutes ago Falkirk council plan to lose over 100 properties as communities take on buildings

An update on Falkirk Council's massive property review shows many venues are already transferring

Politics

22 hours ago Rogue doctor left children 'screaming in agony' after performing botched circumcisions in squalid conditions

Mohammad Siddiqui, 58, from Birmingham , was a practising doctor when he started visiting homes by appointment to carry out circumcisions on children.

Society

10 hours ago Martin Lewis issues urgent warning to British Airways passengers and reveals £117 MILLION pot of cash for customers to claims is about to expire

Martin Lewis has issued a warning to all British Airways passengers, alerting them to a cash pot of £117 million in unredeemed cVouchers.

Economics

13 hours ago Transfer news LIVE: Napoli eye Man Utd star, Arsenal want Vlahovic, Zubimendi latest

Arsenal are looking to sign a striker after Gabriel Jesus suffered an ACL injury, Marcus Rashford is set to leave Manchester United and Liverpool are expected to keep hold of Trent Alexander-Arnold for at least the rest of the season

Sport

85 minutes ago Tragic 'curse' of Hollyoaks stars who battled with drugs and booze before turning lives around

Several young actors who have appeared in Hollyoaks have battled with addiction to alcohol and other substances, bravely speaking out about their ordeals in a bid to help others

Events

29 hours ago The mystery behind the Nicole Kidman and Tom Cruise divorce celebration meme deepens as star claims viral pictures are actually 'from a film'

The series of photos have since become an iconic meme and have been circulated the internet for more than two decades.

Culture

97 minutes ago Top influencer and international boxing star to make 'special' visit to Bolton takeaway

The takeaway is quickly becoming a 'hotspot for celebrities'

Politics

25 hours ago Lloyds to close Scottish office and put hundreds of jobs at risk at UK's biggest retail bank

“Our priorities are to ensure compulsory redundancies are minimised and that members who will leave the business receive the full redundancy compensation they’re entitled to under union agreements” - Ged Nichols, Accord union

Society

11 hours ago A 100% tax on Brits buying homes in Spain sounds satisfying – but it won’t solve our housing crisis | María Ramírez

Making visitors pay more may bolster Treasury revenues, but it’s no match for building more housesLast October, tens of thousands of people marched through Madrid, Barcelona, Valencia and other big Spanish cities demanding affordable housing. Protesters jingled keys to make noise, held signs denouncing “speculators”, and threatened a “rent strike” while calling for action from national and local politicians. They had good reason to be angry.Housing has become the most pressing concern for Spaniards, according to a December survey by the national polling centre, ranking higher than unemployment and migration. Look at the statistics and it’s clear why. The cost of renting in cities rose by around 30% between 2015 and 2022, forcing young workers to move to the outskirts of Madrid and Barcelona or settle for tiny, often barely habitable flats. In popular tourist regions like Valencia, Alicante and Málaga, rents have surged by 40%. For workers in the Balearic Islands, a commute by plane ...

Economics

17 hours ago Nottingham Forest star's admission on Liverpool transfer after starring against Reds

Murillo's impressive displays at the back for Forest have turned heads, with the likes of Liverpool, Chelsea and Arsenal previously linked with a move for the 22-year-old in the past.

Sport

91 minutes ago Adopted wild boar Rillette can stay with her owner, French court rules

Authorities had threatened to remove and even euthanise the animal farmer Elodie Cappe had taken in as a pigletA wild boar adopted by a French horse breeder can remain with her owner, a court has ruled, after authorities’ threats to remove and even euthanise her triggered a storm of protest.Found as a tiny piglet near rubbish bins outside a horse farm in Chaource, central France, in April 2023, Rillette has grown into a large sow who runs around with the horses and dogs on the farm. Continue reading...

Events

29 hours ago Linda Nolan: Pop star whose life spanned decades of dancing and showbusiness

The singer rose to fame with her sisters in the 1970s.

Culture

97 minutes ago Jason Donovan on appearing at this Scottish theatre in his fishnets and high heels

The star will be appearing in one of his famous musical roles

Politics

26 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.

Society

12 hours ago Liz Truss is long gone from Downing Street – but zombie economics lives on | Aditya Chakrabortty

Labour’s panicked reaction to turbulence is to promise ‘ruthless’ cuts. It has learned the wrong lessons from Britain’s shortest-lived PMBritain’s centre of power is stalked by a zombie. Across Westminster, the mere mention of her name summons up a grim past, but she remains ever present: blond bob, eyes that never move and a grin slightly aslant so it expresses not mirth, but faint menace. When least expected, she can bark a laugh that sends shivers up a cabinet minister’s spine. And whenever her shadow looms in SW1, the dread murmur starts: she used to be prime minister, you know.Liz Truss’s stint at the top of politics ended years ago. Perhaps close confidants and trained medics are yet to break the news, but for her, power is a fading memory, a shrinking image in the rear-view. As the voters of South West Norfolk ensured last July, she is now an ex-politician. Yet in British political culture, she is the great undead. No other prime minister since the Brexit vote so haunts curre...

Economics

19 hours ago Mikel Arteta issues immediate response to Arsenal star's transfer plea on live TV

Mikel Arteta continues to be quizzed on Arsenal's transfer plans, which have changed after Gabriel Jesus' injury, with a move for a striker being touted amid their struggles in front of goal

Sport

2 hours ago Calum Best admits 'life wasn't always easy' for Paul Danan as he leads tributes after Hollyoaks star's shock death at 46

The actor was best known for his role on the Channel 4 soap Hollyoaks , before appearing on the reality series Celebrity Love Island and Celebrity Big Brother .

Events

30 hours ago Adam Thomas addresses Love Island fix claims after brother Scott 'secretly entered show'

Waterloo Road star Adam Thomas revealed on This Morning on Wednesday how he felt about his twin brother Scott appearing on this year’s Love Island: All Stars

Culture

1 hour ago David Jason in rare appearance amid health woes after Only Fools and Horses co

Sir David Jason made a rare red-carpet appearance at the Cirque du Soleil Corteo premiere, shortly after the passing of his Only Fools and Horses co-star, Diane Langton

Politics

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

James Vince, part of the England squad that won the 2019 Cricket World Cup on home soil, had his house and car attacked last year and said his young family were left fearing for their safety

Society

12 hours ago Economic growth could fall 50% over 20 years from climate shocks, say actuaries

Exclusive: Report by risk experts says previous assessments ignored severe effects of climate crisisGlobal economic growth could plummet by 50% between 2070 and 2090 from the catastrophic shocks of climate change unless immediate action by political leaders is taken to decarbonise and restore nature, according to a new report.The stark warning from risk management experts the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries (IFoA) hugely increases the estimate of risk to global economic wellbeing from climate change impacts such as fires, flooding, droughts, temperature rises and nature breakdown. In a report with scientists at the University of Exeter, published on Thursday, the IFoA, which uses maths and statistics to analyse financial risk for businesses and governments, called for accelerated action by political leaders to tackle the climate crisis. Continue reading...

Economics

19 hours ago After the ennui and angst, Arsenal keep Premier League title race alive | Barney Ronay

Hosts played with a concentrated spirit in north London derby and were good value for their 2-1 defeat of TottenhamMaybe the world isn’t ending after all. Or at least, not yet anyway. For Arsenal, and indeed the Premier League, the title race is still alive, still twitching, like a dog kicking out in its sleep wondering whether to wake up.The past week has felt like a point of crisis for Mikel Arteta’s team, with cup defeats, points dropped, the attack and midfield gripped with a kind of ennui football. Certainly the energy around this team can often seem manic, overly low then overly high. Continue reading...

Sport

2 hours ago LA wildfires live updates: Winds subside allowing crews to make progress on containing blazes

Winds speeds are expected to drop on Thursday, but officials warn threats remain in Los Angeles

Events

32 hours ago Love Island star Tommy Fury finally addresses viral running video: 'No grannies were hurt in the process'

The boxer, 25, faced light-hearted criticism after sharing a clip of his sprint finish at the Tatton Park 10k on January 4

Culture

1 hour ago Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii is an early contender for 2025’s silliest game

The latest in the Like a Dragon series of Japanese crime drama is taking an improbably nautical turn – but its makers want you to know that it’s still got heartIn May last year, an anonymous forum poster shared details of what they claimed would be the next game in the Like a Dragon series, the Japanese gangster drama with a unique spirit of melodrama and ridiculousness. It would star the series’ most theatrical, violent villain, Goro “Mad Dog” Majima, as a pirate with amnesia, and it was called Project Madlantis. This leak went under the radar, quite possibly because it sounded so silly that nobody would believe it. But then, at 2024’s Tokyo Game Show in September, Sega surprised everyone by announcing exactly this. It is called Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii. That’s it. That’s the game.Madlantis sounds like a theme night at a noughties student bar, but is in fact the game’s pirate hub, a nautical Vegas where captains battle and bet on each other in coliseum face-offs. Ships are outfitted...

Politics

26 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

12 hours ago Global economy could face 50% loss in GDP between 2070 and 2090 from climate shocks, say actuaries

Exclusive: Report by risk experts says previous assessments ignored severe effects of climate crisisThe global economy could face 50% loss in gross domestic product (GDP) between 2070 and 2090 from the catastrophic shocks of climate change unless immediate action by political leaders is taken to decarbonise and restore nature, according to a new report.The stark warning from risk management experts the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries (IFoA) hugely increases the estimate of risk to global economic wellbeing from climate change impacts such as fires, flooding, droughts, temperature rises and nature breakdown. In a report with scientists at the University of Exeter, published on Thursday, the IFoA, which uses maths and statistics to analyse financial risk for businesses and governments, called for accelerated action by political leaders to tackle the climate crisis.This article was amended on 16 January 2025. The headline of an earlier version said that economic growth could fall by...

Economics

20 hours ago Ruben Amorim speaks out on Alejandro Garnacho's Manchester United future amid Napoli transfer links

There is uncertainty over Alejandro Garancho's Man United future but he made his first start in more than a month at Arsenal.

Sport

2 hours ago Who is Mike Amesbury, the Runcorn MP who admitted assault over street punch?

Amesbury served in a number of frontbench positions between 2018 and 2023 under Sir Keir Starmer and Jeremy Corbyn.

Events

1 hour ago I can’t believe it’s not denim: how fashion fell in love with fake jeans

Jeans are a classic, but aren’t always the most comfortable thing to wear. Is that why designers have started ‘faking’ them?Those of us who wear jeans tend to do so for the following reasons: they’re durable, versatile, and timeless. But when it comes to comfort, well, that is usually more of a rare quality. Who doesn’t own a pair of jeans that are difficult to sit down in? But now, a new jean is challenging this tradition – meet the jean-printed sweatpant.Gap’s £60 “jean joggers” look like a pair of loose-fitting jeans complete with five pockets, but are in fact cotton joggers with a hidden elasticated waist and faux fly. Gap describes them as “jean adjacent.” Similar to fake news, they’ve quickly gone viral. Continue reading...

Politics

26 hours ago Helen Flanagan is handed roadside ban for boyfriend speeding in £66k Audi despite claiming she can't afford it because her job is 'being a mummy at home'

The 34-year-old said her boyfriend Robbie Talbot was driving her Audi when it was caught speeding twice in Merseyside in June last year.

Society

13 hours ago Starmer travels to Ukraine to sign partnership deal lasting ‘for generations’

Sir Keir Starmer said the 100 Year Partnership would cement the friendship between the two countries for the next century.

Economics

22 hours ago Gutted One Direction fans left staring at blank screen after charity concert film suddenly cancelled

A technical issue caused the one-off showing to be cancelled at the last minute

Sport

2 hours ago Dementia warning over popular breakfast staple which 'increases risk by 13%'

A new study has found that regularly eating two processed meats in your diets could lead to an increased risk of dementia, but swapping them for fish could slash the risks

Events

1 hour ago Like A Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii lets Majima go Mad Dog on land and sea

Despite having no idea what to expect with Like A Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii, I found myself absolutely enthralled throughout – read my preview to find out why

Politics

27 hours ago BBC The Traitors Alex Oleksy: Meet Scots care home manager hoping to bag huge cash prize

Alex Oleksy is staring in season three of the BBC's iconic The Traitors and the 30-year-old has people in a frenzy over his strong Scottish accent - but who is he and why's he saying he's from Whitby?

Society

15 hours ago Taylor Swift plans major revamp of her £13.8m home after achieving billionaire status

Pop star Taylor Swift's oceanfront home in Rhode Island is set to be extended, according to a building permit that was issued to contractors working on the property

Economics

23 hours 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

Sport

2 hours ago Love Island's Tasha Ghouri looks glum as she breaks cover after shock Andrew split

Tasha Ghouri kept her head down as she headed to practice for the Strictly Come Dancing tour, just days after news of her split from Love Island co-star Andrew Le Page

Events

2 hours ago Confirmed Manchester United squad members vs Southampton as Ruben Amorim gets major boost

Man United's players started to arrive at Old Trafford at around 4pm ahead of Thursday night's Premier League clash with Southampton.

Politics

28 hours ago Spain sets a new record with 94 million international tourists last year

Spain's Tourism Ministry says that a record 94 million international travelers visited Spain in 2024, the best year for tourism in the country since records started

Society

17 hours ago Amazon shoppers swap Dyson and Shark for 'game changing' £70 cordless vacuum

The vacuum is a number one best-seller on Amazon and has had thousands of five-star reviews.

Economics

27 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

2 hours ago Mark Selby opens up on suicide attempts as snooker star speaks about learning to live with depression

Selby has called on greater support for players after his own battle with mental illness which remains ongoing

Events

2 hours ago Tonight's rugby news as 'disappointed' star gets Wales feedback and North hails 'immense' Welsh exile

The latest rugby news from Wales and beyond

Politics

28 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’

Society

18 hours ago People’s Pension plans to invest up to £4bn into private market assets

The body which serves more than 6.8 million pension savers is set to start investing a significant proportion into private markets later this year.

Economics

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

Fighters set to follow in footsteps of famous fathers

Sport

2 hours ago Keir Starmer warns MPs not to leave drinks unattended in parliament amid spiking probe

Police are investigating an alleged spiking incident in a parliamentary bar

Events

2 hours ago Coronation Street fans say what Cassie Plummer's next move 'should be' as star tease wedding bells

Claire Sweeney has been talking about her storyline with Cassie and Ken Barlow

Politics

29 hours ago 'Powerful' and 'unexpected' health benefits of delicious £1 coconut dhal recipe

If you're trying to eat more healthily this year, you may want to try incorporating anti-inflammatory foods into your diet - and a delicious coconut dhal recipe is a good place to start

Society

19 hours ago Theives raid Bebo founder's British mansion before making off with £500k of diamond jewellery, Rolex watches and handbags... but police close case after FIVE weeks

Bebo founder Paul Birch and his wife Juliana were horrified when they came home after celebrating their daughter's 17th birthday last month to find their house had been ransacked.

Economics

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

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

Sport

2 hours ago Strategy, meals and laundry: The monumental effort behind LA's firefight

Firefighters from across the North American continent have converged onto Los Angeles to fight the wildfires

Events

2 hours ago 'My sister demanded I change my dog's name after giving birth to her baby

A woman has been left furious at her sister after she demanded she change her dog's name - because she's used it for her newborn son and has branded her 'disrespectful'

Politics

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

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

Society

23 hours ago Salford Red Devils ordered to urgently sell stars to fill £800,000 shortfall

Super League club Salford Red Devils are set to lose some of their biggest names as cash problems leave them in chaos just weeks before start of the new season

Economics

31 hours ago Netflix fans told to watch 'one of the best slashers of the 90s' starring a young Joshua Jackson

The 1998 horror film has become a cult classic and is loved by fans of the genre - and it's available to watch on Netflix

Sport

2 hours ago Man and his dog rescued after falling in ice at Lake Waban in Massachusetts

A man and his dog were rescued from the icy Lake Waban in Wellesley, Massachusetts on Sunday, January 12th, 2025 at 4:55 pm.

Events

2 hours ago Shaun Murphy branded 'a wally' by Kyren Wilson as snooker star says he 'couldn't breathe' at key moment in Masters clash

The Magician made light work of Neil Robertson with a dominant showing, but was left gutted with the final play of the match

Politics

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

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

Society

25 hours ago Helen Flanagan is handed roadside ban for boyfriend speeding in £66k Audi despite claiming she is struggling financially as a 'mummy at home'

The 34-year-old said her boyfriend Robbie Talbot was driving her Audi when it was caught speeding twice in Merseyside in June last year.

Economics

31 hours ago Chris Eubank Jr vs Conor Benn: Rival sons of British boxing legends have set their own fight for April in London

Chris Eubank Jr vs Conor Benn: Rival sons of British boxing legends have set their own fight for April in London  Sky Sports

Sport

2 hours ago Police issue Paul Danan update after death of Hollyoaks and Love Island star

The actor stared as Sol Patrick on the Channel 4 soap but also appeared on a number of reality shows including Love Island and Celebrity Big Brother

Events