2 hours ago Australian Open 2025: Alcaraz in action, Fearnley v Zverev; Sabalenka labours on day six – live

Updates from the sixth day of tennis at Melbourne ParkCollins thanks ‘super drunk’ booing fans after victoryAny thoughts? Get in touch with Jonathan on emailThere’s been some to-ing and fro-ing on serve over on Margaret Court too as Diana Schnaider went 2-0 up against Donna Vekic only to be broken back just now after a nervy looking double-fault into the net.Can everyone stop getting broken? Continue reading...

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89 minutes ago UK weather maps reveal '10cm per hour' snow and torrential rain TWIN THREAT will batter Brits

Brits are facing both heavy snow and torrential rain later this month as shocking new weather maps show a huge storm is set to bring 10cm per hour of the white stuff

Society

8 hours ago Antony in 'astonishing' open goal miss as Ally McCoist tears into £80m Man Utd flop 'That's an absolute sitter'

The Brazilian flop has been a huge disappointment at Old Trafford and had fans shocked after a horror miss

Economics

12 hours ago Spanish FA apologises after Mallorca players’ families harassed in Jeddah

Fans and players’ partners upset by groping and pushingRFEF says sorry but still plans more Super Cups in SaudiThe president of the Spanish football federation (RFEF) has apologised to Real Mallorca supporters six days after they were harassed at the Super Cup semi-final in Jeddah, with the Balearic government inviting him to reconsider the decision to hold the tournament in Saudi Arabia.At the end of their 3-0 defeat by Real Madrid last Thursday, players’ families and Mallorca fans who had travelled to the game alleged they were surrounded and subjected to abuse from local fans supporting Real Madrid on their way out of the King Abdullah stadium. Some female supporters are said to have been sexually harassed. The wife of the midfielder Dani Rodríguez, Cristina Palavra, described moments of “genuine panic” and denounced a lack of protection. Continue reading...

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72 minutes ago Taiwan’s first execution in five years sparks outcry: ‘Shocking and cruel’

Amnesty International urges Taiwan’s government to immediately halt any plans to carry out further executions

Events

22 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

19 hours ago Huge saving on this George Foreman electric grilling machine right now

The George Foreman Health Grill is back, and it’s had a smart redesign, making it more practical than ever - here’s one on a special offer

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19 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.

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3 hours ago Australian Open 2025: Alcaraz and Zverev in action; Sabalenka labours on day six – live

Updates from the sixth day of tennis at Melbourne ParkCollins thanks ‘super drunk’ booing fans after victoryAny thoughts? Get in touch with Jonathan on emailThere’s been some to-ing and fro-ing on serve over on Margaret Court too as Diana Schnaider went 2-0 up against Donna Vekic only to be broken back just now after a nervy looking double-fault into the net.Can everyone stop getting broken? Continue reading...

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16 hours ago Claudia Winkleman’s £1k Bottega Boots from The Traitors are a style staple and we found a £32 alternative

Claudia Winkleman'sc style has continued to wow on The Traitors, and her versatile £1080 Bottega boots have proved to be a huge hit. Luckily, we found a £32 version on ASOS to copy her look

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12 hours ago Danielle Collins thanks ‘super drunk’ booing fans for spurring her to victory

The American faced a boisterous crowd in her win over local hope Destanee Aiava but says ‘energy is a good thing’On a day of a new attendance record at Melbourne Park, the world No 11, Danielle Collins, was booed and jeered in her win over local hope Destanee Aiava, the latest intervention at the Australian Open from boisterous and often intoxicated crowds in a sport known for its civility.The treatment appeared to affect the American, who shouted “shut up” to one fan during her tense 7-6 (4), 4-6, 6-2 victory, even blowing kisses to the stands and turning and slapping her bottom in post-match victory taunts. Continue reading...

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2 hours ago Stock market today: Asian shares slip as China says economy hit 5% growth target in '24

Shares are mostly lower in Asia after China reported that its economy grew at a 5% annual pace last year, hitting the government's target but slowing from the year before

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3 hours ago China's population falls for a third straight year, posing challenges for its government and economy

China’s population has fallen for the third straight year, pointing to further demographic challenges for the world’s second most populous nation that is now facing both an aging population and an emerging shortage of working age people able to support their elders

Politics

15 hours ago Three London students in 'danger to health' cold and mouldy flat win £20,000 rent back from landlord

A residential property tribunal ruled in their favour after they sought a rent repayment order in the row over a £1.2 million flat near Hyde Park

Society

16 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

19 hours ago The Traitors fans notice major flaw in Minah's game plan after bold decision

The Traitors viewers are completely divided after Minah made a rather bold decision in the turret, which has led to a number of theories about how the series will play out

Sport

4 hours ago China's economy expands 5% in 2024, reaching target helped by strong exports, stimulus measures

China has reported that its economy expanded at a 5% annual pace in 2024, achieving Beijing’s target of “around 5%” growth helped by strong exports and recent stimulus measures

Events

4 hours ago Ole Gunnar Solskjaer to join Jose Mourinho for first job since Man Utd sacking

Former Manchester United striker and manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is set to make his return to coaching with Turkish side Besiktas to join Jose Mourinho in the Super Lig

Politics

15 hours ago Interior secretary nominee Burgum to back expanded oil and gas drilling on public lands – live

Trump’s nominee to lead the interior department will tell senators that he supports expanding drilling on public lands, a reversal from Biden’s policy In his final days in office, Joe Biden is expected to outline steps to better protect the United States from hackers linked to rivals like Russia and China, the Guardian’s Joseph Gedeon reports:The Biden administration is making a final push to fortify America’s cyber defenses against mounting threats from China and Russia, issuing a sweeping cybersecurity executive order just days before leaving office that aims to tackle vulnerabilities from outer space to consumer electronics. Continue reading...

Society

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

23 hours ago Transfer news LIVE! Mbeumo to Arsenal; Zubimendi agreed; Liverpool hijack Man Utd move for Dorgu

Gunners ready to splash more cash as huge deal agreed

Sport

5 hours ago Cocaine seizures see huge 52% surge in record haul of more than 28 tons for the ­UK Border Force and police

More than 28 tonnes of cocaine was seized last year in a record haul for Border Force and police.

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6 hours ago Australian Open 2025: Sabalenka in action, Alcaraz and Zverev to follow on day six – live

Updates from the sixth day of tennis at Melbourne ParkCollins thanks ‘super drunk’ booing fans after victoryAny thoughts? Get in touch with James on emailAs I wait for the coverage to beam into my telly (Beverley Hills Cop has just finished FYI) let’s turn our attention to today’s match ups. As mentioned, it is a belter. Tuck your tongue in will you!Rod Laver Arena:Aryna Sabalenka v Clara TausonNuno Borges v Carlos AlcarazNovak Djokovic v Tomas MachacJessica Pegula v Olga Danilovic Continue reading...

Politics

15 hours ago Three London students in 'danger to health cold and mouldy flat' win £20,000 rent back from landlord

A residential property tribunal ruled in their favour after they sought a rent repayment order in the row over a £1.2 million flat near Hyde Park

Society

19 hours ago Mathys Tel to Chelsea: Vincent Kompany reveals motivation for surprise decision as Blues dealt transfer blow

The teenager climbed off the bench to register an assist in a huge win for Bayern Munich

Economics

8 hours ago Love Island All Stars fans say 'am i missing something' as row erupts between girls

Fans of Love Island: All Stars were left confused as fiery row between Kaz Crossley and ElmaPazar broke out in the villa

Events

6 hours ago Chinese activist Teacher Li’s memecoin launch divides dissident community

‘Teacher Li’ is among the most prolific sources of unfiltered information from behind China’s Great Firewall. But an attempt to monetise it has proven controversialOn Monday, two parallel visions of Chinese activism appeared on X. One was a video showing a small protest outside a school in western Sichuan province. The other, from a related account, was a post promoting a memecoin and something it called the “$Li vision”, adding that “some of the greatest coins had a rocky start”.The man behind both accounts is Li Ying, a Chinese art student turned activist based in Milan. His original X account, “Teacher Li is Not Your Teacher”, is one of the most prominent news feeds in the Chinese diaspora. To his nearly 2m followers, Li shares pictures and videos of happenings in China which would be censored inside the country. Continue reading...

Politics

16 hours ago Sex and the City fans queue outside Carrie Bradshaw's NYC apartment after owner reveals plan to stop tourists

The West Village townhouse used as the exterior for Carrie Bradshaw's NYC apartment on Sex and the City is still being trampled by tourists.

Society

24 hours ago Disabled Oasis fan spent £419 to see his heroes... then was told he couldn't go

A disabled Oasis fan worried he might miss huge Heaton Park gig because Ticketmaster wouldn't let him take a carer

Economics

8 hours ago High Court rules disability benefit reforms plan as unlawful – but Labour remains committed to cuts

Labour said it will ‘re-consult’ on the Conservative plans, but the government is looking to find the same savings

Events

6 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.

Politics

17 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

9 hours ago Joe Lewis slams Graeme Shinnie's Aberdeen cynics as Rangers 'cowardice' claim sparks social media row

Former Pitttodrie stopper Lewis didn't take too kindly to criticism of his old teammate online

Events

7 hours ago Labour 'capitulates' on China after signalling support for a new Chinese mega

Labour has been accused of 'capitulating' to China after signalling its support for a new Chinese mega-embassy in the heart of London.

Politics

12 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

7 hours ago Love Island: All Stars' Elma calls Kaz 'desperate and calculated' in furious row after she kissed Ronnie minutes after her snog with him

Love Island: All Stars' Kaz Crossley and Elma Pazar had a furious row on Thursday's episode after Ronnie kissed them both within minutes.

Politics

12 hours ago Battle to stop super prison: Villagers launch legal bid to challenge Angela Rayner's decision to force through plans for a 1,700 capacity jail on green belt land

The Housing, Communities and Local Government Secretary approved the building of a jail holding 1,700 prisoners near Chorley in Lancashire.

Events

7 hours ago ITV Love Island All Stars viewers all say same thing as row erupts in villa

Love Island: All Stars bombshell Ronnie Vint caused chaos in the villa as Kaz Crossley and Elma Pazar fought over him

Politics

13 hours ago Moment killer dumps knife after stabbing Elianne Andam to death in row over a teddy bear

Hassan Sentamu, 18, has today been found guilty of murder as Elianne's devastated father says his world has been 'shattered' by the senseless killing.

Events

9 hours ago AP Exclusive: Egypt's chief diplomat urges Israel and Hamas to enact ceasefire 'without any delay'

Egypt’s chief diplomat is calling on Israel and Hamas to implement a Gaza ceasefire plan “without any delay.”

Politics

13 hours ago Tragic Elianne Andam's killer warned fellow prisoner 'Do you want to end up 6ft under?'

Hassan Sentamu, 18, made the chilling claim as he awaited trial for murdering 15-year-old Elianne Andam in a row over a teddy bear in Croydon back in September 2023

Events

10 hours ago New row erupts over China's plan for London super embassy as ministers intervene to force it through

Yvette Cooper and David Lammy were accused of attempting ‘to influence an independent inquiry’

Politics

13 hours ago 'Life or death' Tory DWP disability benefits change plan ruled unlawful

In a massive victory for campaigners, the court said the move was launched by the previous government 'despite not having any evidence base to support the proposed changes'

Events

10 hours ago More than a dozen Democratic AGs say they'll defend gun regulations ahead of Trump's 2nd term

More than a dozen Democratic state attorneys general said Thursday they plan to defend two gun regulations now being challenged in court, including one banning devices that enable semiautomatic guns to fire more quickly

Politics

14 hours ago 'The real me is evil': Elianne Andam's killer Hassan Sentamu was troubled child with history of violence

Teenager had a history of violence before he murdered schoolgirl in row over teddy bear

Events

10 hours 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

14 hours ago Fleeing mountain lions and scorched earth: can wildlife survive California’s wildfires?

The fires have been devastating for humans and taken a toll on nature, but many of California’s ecosystems will be able to regenerateBeth Pratt has spent her career protecting Los Angeles’ mountain lions, which roam an area currently engulfed by wildfires. These apex predators, also known as cougars or pumas, share a scrubby landscape with lavish private homes and a dense network of roads. When major fires take out huge areas of open space, their options are limited.“This is the LA area – these mountain lions can’t move into the Kardashians’ back yard,” says Pratt, California executive director for the National Wildlife Federation. “My heart is very heavy right now,” she says. Continue reading...

Events

11 hours ago WWE and TNA announce huge 'crossover' partnership as fans demand return of iconic star

Fans are getting excited about the return of their 'favourite' wrestler after WWE and TNA announced a 'multi-year' partnership in order to 'enable talent to garner additional exposure'

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...

Events

11 hours ago Local reviews into grooming will get answers and bring change, says Cooper

Home Secretary Yvette Cooper said local reviews would provide more answers and change than a nationwide probe.

Politics

14 hours ago 'Zip it!': Tui flight attendant praised for reaction to racist remarks as flight erupts into chaos

The flight attendant said she would call the pilots and the police if the chaos continued

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

15 hours ago Home Secretary Yvette Cooper announces local grooming gangs inquiries after mounting pressure

The reviews will focus on the ‘cultural drivers’ of child sexual exploitation gangs and police forces will be asked to reopen "cold cases"

Events

12 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

15 hours ago Elianne Andam: Teenager guilty of murdering schoolgirl in Croydon teddy bear row

Hassan Sentamu was found guilty after an Old Bailey trial

Events

12 hours ago Cooper looking at ‘different ways’ to haul witnesses before grooming inquiries

The Home Secretary said Government is working with the Cabinet Office to draw up new accountability arrangements.

Politics

15 hours ago ‘A ton of unknowns’: months ago, LA residents lost wildfire insurance. Then the fires came

After insurers like State Farm dropped policies, to switch to the state’s Fair plan was prohibitively pricey for manyWhen James Borow realized last Tuesday that his Palisades house was on fire, he was 300 miles away in Las Vegas at the Consumer Electronics Show. The power was out at his house but a friend suggested he remotely turn on his Tesla and see if the cameras showed anything.From the car camera, he watched in a panic as his house burned. As he drove home from Vegas to LA, he called his parents and told them: “You’ll see it on the news tomorrow, but the house is totally gone. I just watched it.” Continue reading...

Events

12 hours 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

15 hours ago Teenager guilty of murdering schoolgirl Elianne Andam over teddy bear row

The popular schoolgirl was stabbed in the neck outside the Whitgift centre in Croydon, south-east London.

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