49 minutes ago Severance season two review – this weird, wild show is impossibly mesmerising

Adam Scott’s workplace thriller is back – and somehow even more clever, trippy and heartbreaking than before. A total TV triumphIt has been a three-year wait for fans, but the creators of Severance clearly haven’t wasted a minute of it. The first series was fantastically stylish, clever, trippy and compelling. The second is even more so. It demands all your concentration and takes you down rabbit holes so deep and twisted that you may meet yourself coming back. One half of your brain tries to keep up with developments while the other half is trying to digest what it all means. You are effectively severed yourself.When we left our four heroes, Dylan (Zach Cherry) had broken into the security room and tripped the switch that awoke his three friends’s Innies in the Outie world, in the hope of shining a light on Lumon’s cruelties towards employees and its ultimately-unknown-but-surely-not-morally-sound purpose. Mark (Adam Scott) discovered that his supposedly dead wife, Gemma (Dichen La...

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3 hours ago Pension triple lock threat as Conservatives float scrapping guaranteed income boost for older Brits

Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch said the triple lock pension guarantee could become income-based - just weeks after attacking Labour for means testing the Winter Fuel Payment

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15 hours ago Rashford and Hojlund branded 'unfit for relegation fight' by Man Utd legend as Garnacho transfer exit closes in

Former Red Devil Paul Parker was scathing about certain players as he calls for better recruitment

Sport

5 hours ago Meghan Markle defies 'disaster tourist' backlash as she cuts casual figure to help LA fire victims

Meghan Markle has been seen helping out at yet another relief effort for victims of the Los Angeles fires weeks after she was branded a 'disaster tourist' by actress Justine Bateman

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28 hours ago The gorgeous Welsh village in Doctor Who with one of the best pub views in the UK

Everything about it makes it feel like you are walking through a picture book, and you can even spot deer around the enchanting-looking village if you are lucky enough

Science

49 minutes ago Liverpool transfer news: Reds get Milos Kerkez boost as defender reaches 'verbal agreement'

Liverpool have enjoyed a quiet transfer window so far but have been boosted in their quest for a new signing while the futures of Trent Alexander-Arnold and Federico Chiesa have been decided

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9 hours ago Carlisle trainee gas engineer who won £7.5m on lottery wants to keep working

James Clarkson, 20, hit the jackpot in first national lottery draw of 2025 but was back at work on Monday morningHis luck began on Christmas Day. After winning £120 in the Lotto Christmas Day Draw, 20-year-old James Clarkson decided to buy five lottery tickets for the first draw of 2025 – and won £7.5m.Clarkson, a trainee gas engineer from Carlisle, was staying over at his girlfriend’s house when he discovered he had hit the jackpot on 4 January. Continue reading...

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5 hours ago LA house spared by fire is split in half after being hit by another natural disaster... and it has California residents on edge

Just a day after the threat of fire began to ease, a mudslide split the home straight down the middle in a cruel reminder to residents that they're not yet out of the woods.

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3 hours ago ‘Do the right thing’: Gavin Newsom and Mike Johnson trade jabs over California wildfire aid

Republicans have discussed making extra disaster aid part of upcoming spending negotiations and conditioning aid to California

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15 hours ago Victoria Beckham's £32 makeup pencil praised by women for covering grey eyebrows

The BabyBlade Microfine Brow Pencil is from Victoria Beckham's very own beauty brand and shoppers are loving it, with many impressed with how well it covers greys

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5 hours ago ‘Big oil’s negligence’: LA residents call on fossil fuel industry to pay for wildfire damages

Experts say climate crisis was likely responsible for a quarter of the dryness that fueled the fires’ rapid spreadAs Los Angeles’s deadly wildfires continue to burn, a group of survivors is taking aim at the industry most responsible for fueling climate disasters: fossil fuels.Residents impacted by the blazes lamented during a Thursday conference call losing their homes and communities and called for litigation and policies that could force big oil to pay for the damages. In the coming days, lawmakers will introduce legislation with that aim in mind. Continue reading...

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4 hours ago The Traitors fans brand Joe the 'worst faithful ever' after he convinces the group to banish Alex in yet ANOTHER 'strong and wrong' move

The English teacher, 37, was left with egg on his face during Thursday's episode after he revealed he was 'convinced' that care manager Alex, 29, was a traitor.

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15 hours ago Boasting drug dealer who filmed himself brandishing wads of cash and chunky gold jewellery as he claimed benefits on phone is jailed

Iestyn Raven, 24, donned chunky gold necklaces and flashy jewelled bracelets as he made the call for Universal Credit, telling the operator 'I'm struggling for money'.

Economics

5 hours ago Struggling pub that was 'failing' just years ago named UK's top boozer

The Bailey Head in Oswestry, Shropshire, was once a failing venue under a major pub company but has been revitalized into a thriving community hub by owners Duncan Borrowman and Grace Goodlad.

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5 hours ago Lammy and Nandy launch ‘soft power council’ to boost UK on global stage

The Foreign Secretary and Culture Secretary will jointly chair the group.

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15 hours ago 'Transformational' boost for arts organisations, Angus Robertson claims, despite £33.5m funding gap

Culture secretary dismisses fears new investment will be spread ‘too thinly’ across industry

Economics

7 hours ago Kelly Osbourne calls out celebrities using LA fires as photo op after Meghan and Harry labeled ‘disaster tourists’

‘No one asked you to come out and give hugs,’ reality star argued

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6 hours ago Shane Lynch and his Real Housewives of Cheshire wife Sheena's Irish bar in Cheshire abruptly shuts down

The pub opened in Knutsford, Cheshire, in 2021 and was name D13 after Shane's Dublin postcode - but by 2023 it had been renamed Rusty Shamrock.

Politics

17 hours ago Awful Aberdeen elevated Rangers to a status they don’t deserve as Celtic branded 'lazy' by the Hotline

Andy Newport manned the phones as the Aberdeen get it in the neck and Celtic told they've been 'sussed out'

Economics

9 hours ago LIV Golf star makes his feelings clear on return of relegated teammate

Branden Grace was one of five players relegated from the LIV setup last season but will be back for 2025 after being offered a reprieve by his Stinger GC captain

Politics

18 hours ago High street brand launches huge sale with clothes sold 'cheaper than at charity shops'

Clothes, shoes, homeware and beauty items are all on offer at one retailer's enormous clearance sale, and one shopping enthusiast shared how you can bag new wardrobe items for as little as 50p

Economics

11 hours ago The Guardian view on Keir Starmer’s economy: no acute crisis, but chronically weak | Editorial

Labour should ask the Bank of England if it can do more to boost growthRecent days of market turmoil have elicited some extraordinary responses. The fact that investors are demanding higher rates to lend to the UK government apparently puts this Labour government in the same position as Liz Truss in 2022, according to some Labour MPs, or as Denis Healey facing the International Monetary Fund in 1976. Others dub the UK’s current position as stagflation, a term redolent of the 1970s, with their stagnant economy and runaway inflation. The problem with these comparisons is that the latest raft of key economic figures do not bear them out – not quite. The first bit about the stagnant economy is broadly correct: over the three months to November, GDP did not rise at all. But inflation isn’t running away. Indeed, at 2.5%, it’s just above the Bank of England’s target and, crucially, price pressures, both in the service sector and stripping out food and energy, have abated. Seen against thes...

Events

9 hours ago Donald Trump’s Treasury pick says US should boost sanctions on Russian oil

Scott Bessent also tells US senators to extend tax cuts or face ‘economic calamity’

Politics

21 hours ago Viewers blast young couple for 'having more money than sense' after selling their £679,000 three

Doctors Aneri and Nihar went on the Channel 4 show with a cosy three-bedroom end of terrace cottage in the pricey village of Radlett, in Hertfordshire, worth £679,000.

Economics

12 hours ago Kiena Dawes' boyfriend Ryan Wellings is jailed for six years and branded a 'danger to women' and a 'monster' after she killed herself and blamed him in note

Violent 'bully' Ryan Wellings was previously cleared of the unlawful killing of Kiena Dawes, 23, who left a suicide note calling her partner a 'monster' who had 'killed me'.

Events

11 hours ago Trump’s ‘energy tsar’ says US will lose ‘AI arms race’ without fossil fuels

Doug Burgum claims American reliance on renewable energy will hinder national security and boost China

Politics

23 hours ago Shoppers praise BaByliss Air Wand and brand it 'best hair styling item'

The Air Wand keeps your hair sleek and frizz-free as it shortens the drying time with powerful air speed, shoppers also loved the tools for styling options

Economics

12 hours ago Met officer’s ‘disastrous’ claim may prevent 300 rogue police being sacked, force warns

Sergeant Lino Di Maria lost his vetting clearance after allegations of rape, domestic abuse and sex in public car parks

Events

11 hours ago 10 fragrances that smell far more expensive than their high street price tags

Diptyque, Hermès, Aerin Our go-to perfume brands easily set us back over £100 a bottle. Ahead, we've listed our favourite affordable fragrances to spritz right now.

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27 hours ago Katie Price continues to spark concern over drastic weight loss in 'worrying' new clip after hitting back at Ozempic rumours

The 46-year-old former glamour model shared a clip on Wednesday promoting her friend's clothing brand, JYY London, while wearing a burgundy co-ord.

Economics

12 hours ago Wendy Williams says P Diddy will spend life in prison after he tried to 'ruin' her

Wendy Williams cryptically told Charlamagne tha God that we 'don't know things' she does about P Diddy as she branded the rapper 'done'

Events

12 hours ago Nintendo Switch 2 experience events: How to be among the first to play the new console

Nintendo has announced a total of 15 demo events across Europe, North America, Oceania and Asia

Politics

13 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

12 hours ago Pyjama expert settles debate on how often you should wash your nightwear

A pyjama brand owner has waded in on the age-old debate of when you should be washing your nightwear, admitting that she has seen some pretty "wild answers" on the topic

Politics

13 hours ago People just noticing the spelling of iconic breakfast brand and they're shocked

Some perplexed fans were left wondering if that's really how the Scots spell it

Events

12 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

14 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...

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13 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

14 hours ago From LA wildfires to hurricanes, immigrants help rebuild after disasters. Trump may deport many

After disasters like the wildfires in Los Angeles happen, much of the rebuilding work is done by Latino immigrant workers, many in the country illegally

Events

13 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

15 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...

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14 hours ago Blue Monday: How to use music to beat Blue Monday 2025 and boost your mood

How singing with friends and a spot of classical music can help you through 2025’s Blue Monday 🎶🤦 ♂️🎺

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15 hours ago ‘A flood of disinformation’: rumors and lies abound amid ongoing LA wildfires

Disasters have long led to misinformation as people grasp for control, but the consequences can be life and deathThe Hollywood sign was not on fire. Firefighters weren’t using women’s purses to put out fires. A fish is not responsible for the blazes. The Los Angeles fire department didn’t see big budget cuts. The fires were not started deliberately as some kind of mass plot related to high-speed rail or the 2028 Olympics. Firefighting efforts did not include spraying a mood stabilizer into the air to put locals into a trance. Diversity measures are not to blame.Fires are still burning in Los Angeles, and with them has come a near-constant stream of rumors, half-truths, conspiracy theories and outright lies. Natural disasters have long led to the spread of misinformation as people try to make sense of destruction and grasp for control when the world around them is destroyed. In the aftermath of the disaster, a lot is still unknown: what caused it, what could have prevented it, who co...

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14 hours ago Sainsbury's shoppers baffled by 'mystery' Pringles flavour they 'need' to try

Think you've tasted every flavour of Pringle there is? Think again, as a brand new 'mystery' flavour has hit shelves at Sainsbury's, and snack fans are eager to try them for themselves

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15 hours ago ‘A flood of disinformation’: rumors and lies abound amid Los Angeles wildfires

Disasters have long led to misinformation as people grasp for control, but the consequences can be life and deathThe Hollywood sign was not on fire. Firefighters weren’t using women’s purses to put out fires. A fish is not responsible for the blazes. The Los Angeles fire department didn’t see big budget cuts. The fires were not started deliberately as some kind of mass plot related to high-speed rail or the 2028 Olympics. Firefighting efforts did not include spraying a mood stabilizer into the air to put locals into a trance. Diversity measures are not to blame.Fires are still burning in Los Angeles, and with them has come a near-constant stream of rumors, half-truths, conspiracy theories and outright lies. Natural disasters have long led to the spread of misinformation as people try to make sense of destruction and grasp for control when the world around them is destroyed. In the aftermath of the disaster, a lot is still unknown: what caused it, what could have prevented it, who co...

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15 hours ago Eat these six nuts 'packed' with nutrients to boost brain health and reduce inflammation

Nuts can be eaten as a snack, added to baked goods or used in cooking – and six varieties are especially good for you, providing a number of different health benefits

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16 hours ago Jasmine Crockett accuses Nancy Mace of exploiting trans community to boost campaign coffers after heated clash

Democrat reignites feud with Republican after bitter House Oversight Committee row

Events

15 hours ago Prince William told man in Birmingham pub he doesn't want Prince Louis and Princess Charlotte to be Villa fans after saying it's an 'emotional rollercoaster' to watch the club

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

16 hours ago Joey Barton appears in court 'for sending offensive messages to Jeremy Vine and football pundit Lucy Ward'

Joey Barton has appeared in court for allegedly sending offensive messages to presenter Jeremy Vine and commentator Lucy Ward.

Events

15 hours ago President’s farewell and a prince in a pub: photos of the day – Thursday

The Guardian’s picture editors select photographs from around the world. Warning: this gallery contains a graphic image Continue reading...

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16 hours ago Joey Barton faces offensive messages charges as reason given for court no

Joey Barton was set to appear in person at Chester Magistrates' Court today over alleged posts about Jeremy Vine and Lucy Ward, but attended via video-link as his lawyer explained his absence

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