17 minutes ago Israel’s extremist national security minister threatens to quit over Gaza ceasefire deal – live

Itamar Ben-Gvir says he will resign if Netanyahu’s cabinet ratifies ceasefire; 80 people killed in Israeli strikes since deal announced, Gaza agency says Netanyahu: no vote on Gaza ceasefire until Hamas accepts all termsFamilies of hostages say they are in agony over ceasefire delaysKey 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...

Politics

2 hours 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

6 hours ago Marcus Rashford swap deal mooted involving £63m man heading to Man United

Marcus Rashford has been heavily linked with a move to AC Milan in recent weeks, and Manchester United legend Dwight Yorke has suggested a potential swap deal with the Italian giants

Economics

1 hour ago Thousands of ticketless Rangers supporters to attend 'Fanzone' near Old Trafford for Man United clash

EXCLUSIVE BY MIKE KEEGAN: A giant exhibition centre, just two miles from Old Trafford, is hosting a 'Rangers Takeover' when the Glasgow side take on Man United next Thursday.

Sport

1 hour ago ‘We were domestic slaves – now we save other victims from abuse and rape in the UK’

Real Britain this week meets the former victims of modern slavery who have united to save other women from the same fate and escape their wealthy abusers

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4 hours ago Fashion designer behind custom tartan kilt for Alan Cumming on Traitors US

Designer Siobhan Mackenzie is the fashion mastermind behind the outfit for the actor who hosts the new US version of the hit reality show when it hits screens next week.

Culture

12 hours ago Jeff Bezos’s Blue Origin rocket blasts off in challenge to Elon Musk’s SpaceX

Launch of Amazon founder’s New Glenn craft on second attempt ramps up rivalry between tech billionairesBlue Origin’s huge New Glenn rocket has blasted off from Florida on its first mission to space, an inaugural step into Earth’s orbit for Jeff Bezos’s space company as it aims to rival Elon Musk’s SpaceX in the satellite launch business.Thirty storeys high with a reusable first stage filled with liquid oxygen and methane, New Glenn launched at about 2am ET (0700 GMT) from Blue Origin’s launchpad at the Cape Canaveral Space Force station under cloudy skies on its second attempt this week. Continue reading...

Technology

7 hours ago Cumnock paramedics shave heads to show solidarity with colleagues and raise vital funds for Ayrshire Cancer Support

Lynne Gordon and Linda MacMillan are organising a fundraiser after seeing three work colleagues being affected by cancer.

Science

9 hours ago Business Secretary ‘will not yet commit to backing miscarriage leave amendment’

Some MPs are seeking to make the two-week leave period available to those bereaved as a result of pre-24 week pregnancy loss.

Transport

24 minutes ago Could a tourism ‘peace dividend’ follow the Middle East ceasefire between Israel and Gaza?

Exclusive: ‘We’ve had last-minute bookings for people to go next week,’ said Philip Breckner of Discover Egypt

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3 hours 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

8 hours ago House on sale for £500k has bizarre unexpected feature as people all say same thing

A house on sale for a staggering £500,000 may look unassuming from the outside, with many of the rooms appearing normal – but one unsettling feature has got people talking

Economics

6 hours ago Transfer news LIVE: Man Utd and Liverpool set for Alphonso Davies talks, Arsenal eye Gyokeres and Vlahovic

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

Sport

2 hours ago More than 80 Palestinians killed by Israeli strikes since ceasefire announcement, Gaza civil defence agency says – live

US secretary of state Antony Blinken says he is ‘confident’ ceasefire will happen; Israeli cabinet to convene on Friday morning to ratify the dealThe devastating impact of 15 months of war on GazaHow Trump loomed over Gaza ceasefire negotiationsKey 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

6 hours ago Revealed: Photos which led Italian football club to sack stadium falcon handler for boasting about his penis implant online

WARNING: SEXUAL CONTENT: Juan Bernabe was sacked by the Italian top flight club earlier this week after he underwent prosthetic penis surgery and shared pictures online.

Culture

35 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.

Science

40 minutes ago Tyson Fury set for urgent retirement talks after claims that 'decision can change'

Two-time heavyweight champion Tyson Fury took to social media on Monday to confirm his decision to retire from boxing, but Saudi boxing chief Turki Alalshikh is determined to hold talks with the 'Gypsy King' over a potential u-turn

Politics

4 hours ago Sue Radford of Britain's biggest family misses the birth of 13th grandchild as husband Noel whisks her away to Dubai 3 weeks before their daughter's due date

In latest episode of 22 Kids and Counting, Katie Radford, from Morecambe, gave birth to her first child - but not without complications.

Society

8 hours ago The 22 top destinations to travel to NOW for winter sun (some for under £1,000 per week)

Who doesn't long for sunshine at this time of year, especially after the glacial temperatures of early January, with weeks of wind, rain and more deep freezes stretching interminably ahead?

Economics

9 hours ago Chelsea in talks to avoid points deduction over secret transfer payments made under Roman Abramovich

Club in talks with Premier League over financial settlement over alleged rule breaches 10 years ago

Sport

3 hours ago Crazy P frontwoman Danielle Moore was struggling with 'punishing' perimenopause symptoms and felt 'burned out' from 'hectic work schedule' before she took her own life aged 52, inquest hears

Danielle Moore, 52, was due to celebrate her eighth wedding anniversary on the weekend after she died, Birmingham Coroner's Court heard today.

Events

35 hours ago Celine Dion shares rare family photo of her with kids on anniversary of husband's death

Eurovision Song Contest winner Céline Dion shared a photo of herself beside her three sons to mark the ninth anniversary of her late husband René Angélil's death this week

Culture

62 minutes ago Mohamed Salah transfer approach sees Liverpool star set for giant contract offer

Mohamed Salah has less than six months left to run on his Liverpool contract and the Egypt international has been in talks with clubs about a free transfer in the summer

Politics

25 hours ago Grieving mum, 71, set to be evicted from house she’s lived in for 52 years after plans approved to turn it into a children’s home

Marie Hargreaves has been handed an eviction notice telling her she will be removed from the house this week

Society

8 hours ago Single mother of autistic child who survives on just £147 a week bursts into tears after multimillionaires promise to clear her debts and help set up her 'dream' special needs charity

The single mother of an autistic child burst into tears after a multimillionaire promised to clear her debts on Rich House, Poor House - set in Worcester this week.

Economics

12 hours ago Alejandro Garnacho's transfer stance with Napoli preparing for Man Utd talks

Napoli are in the market for a forward and have set their sights on Manchester United's Alejandro Garnacho with the club willing to listen to offers and the player himself open to the switch

Sport

3 hours ago Wendy Williams says 'I feel like I'm in prison' as she breaks silence on conservatorship

Talkshow host Wendy Williams said she 'feels like she's in prison' as she slammed her guardianship - which she was been under since 2022

Events

66 minutes ago Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson talks painful regret he has on fifth anniversary of his father's death

The 52-year-old third-generation wrestler had stopped speaking to Rocky 'Soulman' Johnson on Christmas Eve 2019 after they got into a 'massive fight' on the phone

Politics

37 hours ago Our stepmum, 84, is in a £2k per week nursing home... can we rent her vacant property to put towards the bill?

We want to let out my mother's house to pay for care costs, will this affect Principle Private Residence Relief?

Society

11 hours ago Interest rates 'to be cut within weeks' as weak GDP figures deal new blow to Labour Chancellor Rachel Reeves

The Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee is expected to cut interest rates in early February

Economics

16 hours ago Arsenal transfer news: Gunners get green light for Evan Ferguson loan as talks progress over move

Arsenal have received mixed news in the transfer market with January halfway done and Mikel Arteta keen to see his side strenthened in the coming weeks amid the club's injury issues

Sport

4 hours ago Ryan Wellings jailed for sickening abuse of tragic partner Kiena Dawes

Wellings, 30, was cleared of manslaughter following a six-week trial

Events

67 minutes ago Americans flock to Chinese TikTok alternative RedNote: ‘We have the same struggles’

Despite security concerns, Americans are flooding the app, where Chinese users are welcoming them with open arms – and Luigi Mangione memesCute cats. Fit checks. Travel vlogs. Luigi Mangione latte art. Americans who downloaded RedNote saw it all this week, as they fled to the Chinese social media app in advance of an imminent (or not ) TikTok ban.English language content has flooded RedNote, whose default language is Mandarin, with Americans posting introductions to themselves and kicking off cross-cultural discussions: How much do you pay for groceries? What Chinese slang do I need to know? Do you have any opinions about the state of Ohio? Continue reading...

Politics

13 hours ago Argos shoppers race to buy £4 straighteners normally worth £70 in flash deal

"I bought these a couple of weeks ago and they are just as good as my GHD straighteners, I’m pleased I purchased them"

Economics

20 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

4 hours ago Conor McGregor ordered not to share CCTV footage relating to rape case

Nikita Hand was awarded damages and costs after a three-week civil trial last year.

Events

88 minutes ago Things to do in London this weekend, from Nickle Boys to Francis Bacon

Mike Daw returns with his pick of the best things to see, do and hear this weekend

Politics

16 hours ago Man City might already be seeing an impact from potential £67m January deal

Manchester City remain in talks with Eintracht Frankfurt over a deal for forward Omar Marmoush, but their attack has looked sharp recently.

Economics

21 hours ago Kieran Tierney has Ally McCoist raving about vital new Arsenal role as blown away fans all say the same thing

The defender is in talks over a stunning return to Celtic but was thrown on in an unfamiliar position against Spurs

Sport

4 hours ago Everton’s plan to cut short Armando Broja loan hits hitch with Chelsea

Chelsea ask for total loan cost to be paid before returnStriker is injured and set to miss most of rest of season Everton’s attempt to cut short Armando Broja’s loan has hit complications with Chelsea wanting compensation to take the striker back.David Moyes, the new Everton manager, confirmed his club were exploring the possibility of terminating Broja’s season-long loan after he was ruled out for 10 to 12 weeks with ankle ligament damage. Everton have used their full allocation of four loan signings this season and, with profitability and sustainability rules restricting their January budget, want to create space for another temporary transfer. Continue reading...

Events

2 hours ago Rangers set to scrap B team as Philippe Clement backs radical overhaul of Ibrox youth system

Just weeks after lifting the Glasgow Cup, Rangers are set to axe their B team who had previously played in the Lowland League

Politics

21 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

22 hours ago Arsenal inject life into stalled season with vital derby win but transfer need remains

Gunners bounce back crucially from nightmare week to beat Tottenham, but they still need attacking reinforcements fast

Sport

4 hours ago Avanti West Coast train strikes called off for the next two Sundays as ‘intensive talks’ begin

RMT union stresses: ‘All other previously announced strike dates remain in place’

Events

2 hours ago How do you say lmaoooo in Mandarin? Americans flock to Chinese TikTok alternative RedNote

Despite security concerns, Americans are flooding the app, where Chinese users are welcoming them with open arms – and Luigi Mangione memesCute cats. Fit checks. Travel vlogs. Luigi Mangione latte art. Americans who downloaded RedNote saw it all this week, as they fled to the Chinese social media app in advance of an imminent (or not ) TikTok ban.English language content has flooded RedNote, whose default language is Mandarin, with Americans posting introductions to themselves and kicking off cross-cultural discussions: How much do you pay for groceries? What Chinese slang do I need to know? Do you have any opinions about the state of Ohio? Continue reading...

Politics

25 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

27 hours ago Scott Brown praises Ayr United for digging deep to ignite Championship title race

The Honest Men are one of the country's form sides and have closed to within two points of league leaders Falkirk.

Sport

4 hours ago Rail union calls off two strike days while Avanti West Coast talks continue

RMT members have been taking industrial action in a dispute over rest-day working.

Events

2 hours ago Neil Robertson in bullish Mark Allen call as snooker ace predicts duo he expects to make Masters final

The Thunder from Down Under couldn't repeat his heroics from the first round at Alexandra Palace as he exited the tournament

Politics

29 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

Economics

29 hours ago Netflix Squid Game fans will soon be able to buy cereal inspired by show from Morrisons

The cereal sold out in minutes when it was launched online before Christmas, but from next week, fans can find it in Morrisons stores

Sport

6 hours ago California wildfires: easing of extreme winds expected to strengthen efforts to put out blazes

National Weather Service says ‘wind siege has finally ended’ and forecasts higher humidity but warns high winds could return next weekThe extreme winds behind the disastrous fires in Los Angeles are forecasted to calm the rest of the week into the weekend, making it easier for firefighters to further efforts to put out the massive Palisades and Eaton fires that have been ablaze for over a week.The National Weather Service said on Thursday that the “nine-day wind siege has finally ended” and the weekend will bring a “significant cooling trend” with higher humidity in the region. But it warned that high winds could pick up again early next week. Continue reading...

Events

3 hours ago Inside Lewis Hamilton's love life after the F1 legend sparked Sofia Vergara romance rumours... including his on

Formula One legend Lewis Hamilton this week sparked romance rumours after being seen having lunch with Sofia Vergara.

Politics

29 hours ago Pep Guardiola sure of Omar Marmoush transfer to help Erling Haaland despite £55m setback

Man City chiefs are convinced they can still get a deal for Eintracht Frankfurt striker Omar Marmoush over the line with talks continuing after their initial offer was declined

Economics

42 hours ago Tommy Fury finally addresses THAT hilarious running video which saw him nearly knock over an elderly lady while taking part in a charity 10k race

Tommy Fury has finally addressed the hilarious running video of him which went viral last week.

Sport

6 hours ago Badenoch warns Brits are not 'rich' and must start 'living within our means' as she admits Tory failures on Brexit, immigration and Net Zero

Kemi Badenoch laid out 'mistakes' her party made, including on Brexit , immigration and Net Zero, as she promised to be 'honest' with the country.

Events

3 hours ago US says it is ‘confident’ ceasefire will go into effect on Sunday as Israeli cabinet due to vote on Friday – live

US secretary of state Antony Blinken says he is confident ceasefire will happen; Israeli cabinet to convene on Friday morning to ratify the dealThe devastating impact of 15 months of war on GazaHow Trump loomed over Gaza ceasefire negotiationsKey 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...

Politics

30 hours ago Should the taxpayer be funding Harry’s police protection? Take our poll and have your say

Prince Harry is set to receive 'limited police protection' during his UK visit next week. But as he's no longer a working royal - should we really be footing the bill for his safety?

Economics

6 hours ago Pope Francis, 88, is injured in fall weeks after bruising his chin in another stumble

The Holy See press office said in a statement: 'This morning, due to a fall at the Santa Marta house, Pope Francis suffered a contusion on his right forearm, without fractures.'

Events

3 hours ago As Biden goes off on Big Tech oligarchy, here are the CEOs who will get cozy with Trump at his inauguration

Technology barons are flocking to Washington for Donald Trump’s swearing-in next week

Politics

31 hours ago 'I work at Tesco – there's 'impeccable' new meal deal snack no one's talking about'

A Tesco worker has shared that the supermarket chain has made a big change to their Meal Deal as they've added one new snack option that has the power to transform your meal

Economics

6 hours ago 'I worked with Linda Nolan and made awkward mistake – her response surprised me'

Terry Geo spoke candidly about his experience of working with Linda Nolan in the 90s. Heartbreakingly, she died this week following a lengthy battle with cancer

Events

3 hours ago ‘Homeless people given free lunch’ to attend Trump Jr event in Greenland

People in Maga hats at meal last week did not know Donald Trump’s son and were invited off the street, hotel boss saysA group of Greenlanders who attended a lunch hosted by Donald Trump Jr wearing Make America Great Again caps were not dedicated supporters of the US president-elect but homeless people enticed by the prospect of free food, it has been claimed.Trump Jnr visited the Greenlandic capital, Nuuk, last week, shortly after his father declared it was an “absolute necessity” for the US to take control of the semi-autonomous Danish territory. Continue reading...

Politics

32 hours ago Brazen thieves steal 13 portable toilets from depot leaving company £12k out of pocket

The AndyLoos depot in Banbury, Oxfordshire, was broken into last week - with thieves using specialist equipment to steal 13 portable toilets from the Kidderminster-based company

Economics

7 hours 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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34 hours ago AD FEATURE: Be in with a chance to win a share of £250,000 as bet365’s 6 Scores Challenge returns this weekend

Guess six Premier League scores for a chance to win big with bet365’s free-to-play predictor game

Economics

7 hours ago A town torched by LA fires rallies to revive its community: ‘Everybody wants to come back’

Eaton fire tore through Altadena, burning buildings and killing many. Its residents are only now taking in the scale of devastationA week after wildfires tore through the community of Altadena, the smell of destruction still hangs in the air. The acrid smoke seeped into the walls of homes that survived the Eaton fire, which burned 7,000 buildings and killed at least 15 people.On Woodbury Road, where unblemished homes stand in between blackened lots of charred rubble, the devastation overwhelms the senses. The houses that haven’t completely collapsed offer glimpses of life before disaster arrived – pitchers and mugs in a cabinet, all a deep black, a bed still standing, a scorched bicycle and children’s toys. Continue reading...

Events

3 hours ago Scotland's Highlands just 24 hours apart amid January's wild weather swing

Glasgow businessman Donald MacLeod took the snaps of the same view from Shieldaig looking over Kinlochewe over the weekend.

Politics

40 hours ago Attendance Allowance rules older people need to know or monthly payments of up to £434 could stop

Over 1.6 million State Pensioners receive either £72.65 or £108.55 each week on Attendance Allowance.

Economics

7 hours ago Rioter told he has ‘utterly wrecked his life’ as he is jailed for three years

John Webster, 41, was a ‘prominent participant’ in the confrontations between rioters and police outside the Holiday Inn Express, in Rotherham.

Events

3 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

41 hours ago Omar Marmoush surprise transfer decision vindicated as £60m Man City talks continue

The latest Manchester City transfer news as Omar Marmoush of Eintracht Frankfurt remains the target of a £60m January deal

Economics

8 hours ago The greatest celebrity anecdote of all time! How David Schwimmer triggered Rod Stewart’s divorce

According to a recent chatshow appearance, the Friends actor’s pre-fame job landed him a run-in with a rock megastar – and he’s glad he’s not met him sincePut yourself in David Schwimmer’s shoes for a moment. You have a new show to promote. It’s a new run of Goosebumps, the kid-friendly horror series, and you’re faced with a choice. Do you promote Goosebumps by trying to engage with the material, or do you promote it by telling the single greatest celebrity anecdote of all time?Reader, David Schwimmer did the latter. On Colbert this week, Schwimmer revealed that he served Rod Stewart with divorce papers as a teen. Continue reading...

Events

4 hours ago 'Easy' weekend walk with breathtaking views is just two hours from Glasgow and perfect for a day trip

Stunning Latrigg in the Lake District promises to be worth every mile you travel.

Politics

8 hours ago BREAKING: Pope Francis injured in fall weeks after bruising chin in another stumble

We'll be bringing you the very latest updates, pictures and video on this breaking news story.

Events

4 hours ago When is the Scottish Cup fifth round draw? Live stream, TV channel, start time and fixture dates

The road to Hampden begins for top-flight clubs this weekend as the big guns target a place in the last 16

Politics

9 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

4 hours ago Seth Meyers on Pete Hegseth’s confirmation hearing: ‘A test to see how loyal Republicans will be’

Late-night hosts discuss the many allegations facing Trump’s Pentagon pick and Michelle Obama’s plan to skip the president-elect’s inaugurationLate-night hosts talk Donald Trump’s inauguration guests and Pete Hegseth’s contentious Senate confirmation hearing for secretary of defense. Continue reading...

Politics

9 hours ago Thank god TikTok is banning beauty filters for teens – they ruined my youth

The social media platform is due to halt under-18 access to particular filters in the coming weeks, following worry that young people are experiencing plummeting self-esteem and body image issues. Ellie Muir, a reformed filter-user, hopes it’s not too little, too late

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