2 hours ago Lindsey Vonn’s ‘impossible’ comeback roars on with 2026 Olympics in frame

She’s past 40 with a knee made of titanium, but Lindsey Vonn’s comeback is already bucking expectations and crackling with the promise of a fifth Olympic GamesThere’s no denying the nervous apprehension that rippled through the ski racing world after Lindsey Vonn announced her shock comeback in November. She’d walked away nearly six years earlier due to a battered right knee worn down by a string of gruesome crashes and multiple surgeries, no longer able to endure the punishing demands of the circuit. Now she was proposing a return on the wrong side of 40 with a knee made of titanium to a high-risk sport where no woman has ever won any top-flight race past 34 years old.But a funny thing happened on the way to Vonn’s humiliation. In the two months since her unretirement, she’s finished 14th in a super-G at St Moritz, before improving to sixth and fourth in her next two races at St Anton. Incredibly, she says she feels healthier now than when she called time on her extraordinary caree...

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7 hours ago Are our offices too female? That's a billionaire's incendiary new claim. But when BRENDAN O'NEILL dives into the details, his conclusion may shock you

What a makeover Mark Zuckerberg has had. Just a few years ago the Meta boss was the world's best-known nerd. Now he sports an unruly moptop, baggy black T-shirts and gold chain.

Society

4 hours ago Cheshire mum buys mystery Greggs bag for £2.19 and is bowled away by contents

Typically at Greggs you can get one food item for £2.50, so imagine this mum's shock when she opened a cheap mystery box and got some unbelievable items inside it

Economics

5 hours ago Tyson Fury given deadline to reverse retirement and accept Anthony Joshua fight

The two-time heavyweight champion shocked the boxing following his recent announcement, seemingly ruining plans for an all-British showdown with Anthony Joshua

Sport

73 minutes ago Palestine Solidarity Campaign march replaced with static Whitehall rally after route row

Fears demonstrators could still defy police orders and march near synagogue after arrest of woman for inciting others to breach conditions

Events

4 hours ago Lottie Moss looks out of this world in a satin pink dress as she skips sister Kate's 51st birthday celebrations for a luxury holiday in Tulum

Lottie Moss skipped her supermodel sister Kate's 51st birthday celebrations in London for a swanky holiday in Tulum.

Culture

9 hours ago NASA astronaut trapped in space is dubbed an 'indentured servant' as she steps out of the ISS for the first time in more than 7 MONTHS

As one of NASA's trapped astronauts stepped outside the space station for the first time since arriving in June, many social media users were shocked to realise they were still trapped in space.

Technology

6 hours ago Catherine, 33, was fit and healthy and thought she was having 'normal' symptoms experienced by millions of Aussies. Then a 'gut feeling' led her to discover the unthinkable

Catherine O'Dea, from Victoria, was living a seemingly normal life when her world unexpectedly came crashing down at the age of 33.

Science

9 hours ago Roman Roadchef! Archaeologists uncover a 'service station' in Gloucester where ancient travellers would have stopped for 'fast food' 2,000 years ago

Archeologists have discovered the foundations of a Roman 'service station' by the A147 in the Cotswolds, about five miles south of Cheltenham.

Transport

3 hours ago Obama belatedly wishes 'love of my life' Michelle a happy birthday with gushing post... amid divorce rumors

The former President, 63, proved that they're still going strong as he uploaded a sweet message to his wife for her birthday on Friday.

Politics

10 hours ago I was gaslit by doctors for 13 years over my crippling gynaecological conditions

Gabriella Pearson, 32, from Surrey, started having 'cripplingly painful' periods at the age of ten and struggled with gynaecological problems throughout her teen years.

Society

4 hours ago Liz Earle fans snap up £150 worth of free skincare in deal that ends soon

The Liz Earle Superskin Discovery 7-Piece Collection is worth £211 and is currently on sale for £60 - saving shoppers more than 70% on the RRP.

Economics

7 hours ago The Sopranos fans devastated after discovering what happened to show's iconic storefront

A video has gone viral on social media showing what happened to the location for Satriale's Pork Store in The Sopranos, where Tony Soprano and the mob would often be seen

Sport

76 minutes ago I spent years marvelling at Denis Law's skills on the park but discovered another side to him full of mischief and fun

Jim Black has delivered a touching tribute to an icon of the Scottish game

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13 hours ago No Dylan but loads of Coldplay! What the songs with a billion streams on Spotify tell us about music taste today

Spotify’s Billions Club tracks the world’s most popular songs, but dozens of greats are nowhere to be found. From TikTok to TV soundtracks, we explore the forces shaping pop’s new canonIn 2011, Jacob Rubeck and Nick Rattigan were living in a basement in Reno, Nevada, and thinking about starting a band. One afternoon, Rubeck came up with a frisky Strokes-like guitar riff, Rattigan whipped up the melody and lyrics and Surf Curse’s Freaks was born. “We wrote the song in like 30 minutes,” the singer says.A catchy song about alienation and longing, Freaks was released in 2013 and became a raucous highlight of their live shows but didn’t trouble the wider world until 2021, when it was discovered, out of the blue, by TikTok users. Its Spotify streams kept going up and up and up, until last March it passed a remarkable milestone. Unlike Bob Dylan, Bruce Springsteen, Pink Floyd or Prince, Surf Curse can claim membership of Spotify’s Billions Club, the running playlist of every song to have a...

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28 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

3 hours ago Woman horrified by 'catfish' London accommodation with mysterious 'brown spots' on the bed and a VERY impractical entrance

A Twitch streamer known as Knightenator, 28, accused the London hotel of pulling a fast one and branded it a 'catfish' because it looked much nicer in photographs.

Politics

16 hours 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

7 hours ago Scammer posing as 'Brad Pitt' who duped woman out of £700k now pretending to be another star

A private investigator says they have tracked down a scammer who pretended to be Brad Pitt so they could trick a woman into sending £700,000 - and revealed who they are impersonating now

Economics

27 hours ago How I've become hooked on this strange, brutal, elegant game called rugby since arriving in Scotland

Lisa Simonis discovers the adrenalin rush of watching players dodge bone-crushing tackles as they sprint for the try line

Sport

1 hour ago Shock NHS hospitals probe finds deaths of 56 babies may have been preventable

Two maternity units at the Leeds Teaching Hospitals are rated 'good' by England's healthcare regulator - but a BBC investigation reveals poor care may have contributed to 27 stillbirths, 29 neonatal deaths and two maternal deaths

Events

18 hours ago AP PHOTOS: Papua's noken bag, the knotted legacy of resilience and identity

The woman carries bananas, yams and vegetables in a knotted bag on her head as she wanders through a market in a suburban area of Jayapura in eastern Indonesia.

Culture

45 hours ago NHS hospital footage shows 'Third World' corridor care as patients left to die on trolleys

Shocking footage shows 'Third World' scenes in hospital corridors as the Royal College of Nursing publishes a report saying the situation on the NHS frontline is 'worse than ever'

Science

4 hours ago ‘David Lynch altered our brains’: fellow directors, friends and fans remember a titan of cinema

His unique, twisted visions shocked and seduced generations of filmgoers. Paul Schrader, Abel Ferrara, Coralie Fargeat and more pay tribute• Ranked: David Lynch’s films and TV shows• Cigarettes were Lynch’s magic wand – and his undoingPaul Schrader, director Continue reading...

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8 hours ago Woman buys £2.19 Too Good To Go bag from Greggs and gets surprise of her life

Rebecca O'Brien couldn't believe her luck when she opened a Too Good To Go bag that she'd purchased from Greggs for just £2.19 – as it was packed with so many goodies inside

Economics

35 hours ago Who is Megan Bayne as wrestling fans hail 'big meaty women graps revolution'

Megan Bayne made a shock appearance on All Elite Wrestling's special Maximum Carnage edition of Dynamite last night, and has been hailed by wrestling fans on social media

Sport

2 hours ago Utah mom found dead at bottom of stairs, husband arrested after leaving body to go for beers

Autumn Mercado, a 39-year-old nurse, died at the family’s home in Salt Lake City with her body discovered by police officers carrying out welfare check

Events

24 hours ago Tasha Ghouri wows in a gold mini dress as she reunites with her dance partner Aljaz Skorjanec for tour photocall after Strictly curse ended her romance with Andrew Le Page

Tasha Ghouri put on a brave face as she posed for publicity shots for the Strictly Come Dancing live tour, days after her shock split from Andrew Le Page.    

Culture

4 hours ago Woman shuts down Bonnie Blue's 'lie' about having sex with 1,057 men in 12 hours

After Bonnie Blue claimed to have slept with over 1,000 men in a day, TikTok sleuths picked holes in her maths, as one woman has 'proof' the adult star is lying about it

Politics

8 hours ago Mum horrified as £2.50 SHEIN pencil cases 'ideal for teens' hid concealed knives

Ann-Marie Bennett bought two stationery sets as presents for her two children before they went back to school in January - but was left horrified when she discovered the hidden blades inside

Economics

3 hours ago Paul Danan opened up about hidden health battle that 'ruined his relationships and took decades to be diagnosed' in unpublished interview

The Hollyoaks actor's shock death was revealed on Thursday as his management confirmed his passing at the age of 46.

Events

28 hours ago Plans for Bible reading and Latin in Italian schools criticised as ‘retrograde’

Education minister reveals revamp of national curriculum guidelines and says children must ‘learn to write better’Bible reading, Latin and learning poetry by heart could return to Italian primary and middle schools as part of a revamp of national curriculum guidelines criticised as “retrograde” and “nostalgic”.The education minister, Giuseppe Valditara, unveiled the guidelines, which predominantly affect children aged three to 14 and are expected to take effect from the 2026/2027 school year, in an interview with the rightwing newspaper, Il Giornale, saying that children must discover “a taste for reading” and “learn to write better”. Continue reading...

Culture

4 hours ago Barack Obama fails to shut down divorce rumors as he stays SILENT on social media on wife Michelle's birthday

Every year on her birthday, Barack posts a sweet message to his longtime partner, but so far, the former President's social media accounts have stayed silent.

Politics

9 hours ago Brad Pitt speaks out after AI scam saw woman hand over £700k and divorce her husband

A scammer posed as the actor in a romance plot to con a 53-year-old interior designer out of her life savings.

Economics

3 hours ago Carer's shocking abuse exposed in horrifying video – 'stop screaming, stop screaming now'

WARNING - DISTRESSING CONTENT: Joseph Jones, 31, was filmed using his body weight to restrain the vulnerable victim, who is understood to have complex medical needs, as she screamed hysterically at him

Events

5 hours ago Rory McIlroy makes weekend at Desert Classic but Rahm and Hovland exit

Dubai-based Scot Ewen Ferguson leads way on 12 underJon Rahm’s struggles cause a surprise after dismal 77For a spell on Friday afternoon the organisers of the Dubai Desert Classic had cause for panic. Jon Rahm had already tumbled out of the tournament after 36 holes, Viktor Hovland was heading the same way and Rory McIlroy was dangerously close to the cut line. Not for the first time at the Emirates Club, McIlroy saved the day; a birdie at the 18th meant he survived for the weekend with three shots to spare. Given McIlroy’s specialism here – he is seeking a third win in a row – a deficit of nine to the leader, Ewen Ferguson, is unlikely to faze the Northern Irishman.Rahm’s struggles on his first start of 2025 and debut in this tournament caused widespread shock. The Spaniard’s second round of 77, including two double bogeys, contrasted sharply with a 69 on Thursday. “Not the way you want to start the year,” the 2023 Masters champion admitted. Continue reading...

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9 hours ago Liz Earle launches huge skincare bundle worth £211 for £60 but you'll need to be quick

Shoppers can pick up the Superskin Discovery 7-Piece Collection and save over £150 on a new skincare routine from Liz Earle

Economics

3 hours ago Chilling Snapchats of vile gang who stabbed transgender teen nine times after sex act

A young transgender woman has been left traumatised following a harrowing ordeal at the hands of a violent gang of youths, who plotted their ambush in a series of sick Snapchat messages

Events

6 hours ago The teachers sacked for shameful acts – including Morrisons car park incident

This week, a school teacher was banned from teaching after her questionable lunchtime act in a Morrisons car park was exposed - and below we look at other shock dismissals

Politics

23 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

3 hours ago Oldham gang rape survivor blasts ‘appalling’ Labour plan for local grooming inquiries and ‘rapid audit’

Survivor Samantha Walker-Roberts hit out at Yvette Cooper’s plan and called £5million budget for five government-backed inquiries ‘absolutely shocking’

Events

6 hours ago Chrystia Freeland will run to replace Trudeau as Canada’s prime minister

Ex-journalist and senior government minister dubbed a ‘nasty woman’ by Trump aims to lead ailing Liberal partyA former journalist turned senior government minister – who was dubbed a “nasty woman” by Donald Trump after bruising trade negotiations with the US – has announced that she will run for leadership of Canada’s ailing Liberal party.Chrystia Freeland declared her intention to become the next Liberal leader – and the country’s next prime minister – on Friday with a post on social media, with plans for a formal campaign launch in Toronto on Sunday. Continue reading...

Politics

25 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...

Economics

3 hours ago Luke Littler crashes out of Bahrain Darts Masters as world champions suffers shock Gerwyn Price defeat

The Welshman produced a stunning showing in the quarter-final

Events

6 hours ago Woman who travelled 110 miles to 'UK's best petrol station' was amazed by 3 things

Morgan Bold took to TikTok to share her experience travelling across the country to what she claimed was 'the best' petrol station in the UK - and three things particularly made her giddy

Politics

26 hours ago UnitedHealth has lost $63 billion in value since former CEO Brian Thompson’s shocking murder

Despite the shocking incident, and subsequent financial loss, the company posted a better-than-expected profit in the final quarter of 2024

Economics

3 hours ago Woman appears in court charged with murder after death of pensioner in Hamilton

Susan Sergison's body was found by Police Scotland's officers earlier this week.

Events

6 hours ago Strangers' Bar in Parliament to CLOSE amid security probe 'after woman's drink spiked'

The Met Police confirmed earlier this week they were investigating reports of an alleged drink spiking in a popular House of Commons bar - but said no arrests had been made

Politics

30 hours ago Boots slashes price of 'beautiful scent that lasts all day' with 'classy bottle' to just £24

The Versace Woman Ejson Eau de Parfum is usually priced at £66, but is on sale for just £24 for a limited time only, and has received dozens of glowing reviews

Economics

4 hours ago Loose Women star Nadia Sawalha 'steals' surprising item when visiting other homes

Loose Women's Nadia Sawalha left her fellow panellists in shock when admitting that she likes to snoop around people's houses and 'steal' plasters from their bathroom cabinets

Events

7 hours ago Jo Potter responds to Rangers and Celtic move to England speculation – 'Who knows?'

The Old Firm sides have been linked with a shocking shake up to Scottish football

Politics

33 hours ago Brad Pitt scammer who conned French woman out of £700,000 is tracked down in Nigeria... and revealed to be posing as another A

Marwan Ouarab, founder of the site Find My Scammer, has been helping victim Anne to find the person responsible for scamming her out of £697,000 using deep fake images.

Economics

5 hours ago Woman arrested for inciting others to march near synagogue against police orders

Protesters were planning to gather in Portland Place on Saturday.

Events

7 hours ago Muhammad Ali's top 10 iconic moments that made him the greatest boxer of all time

Today marks the 83rd birthday of Muhammad Ali – a man who many consider to be 'The Greatest Boxer of all Time' and transcended the sport to become an inspiration to millions

Politics

37 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

5 hours ago 'I tried Victoria Beckham's diet for 24 hours to see if it's as depressing as people say'

Victoria Beckham has a very strict diet and exercise regime which has helped her maintain her slim figure. But could you stick to it? One woman tried it for 24 hours to find out

Events

7 hours ago Kate Moss parties into the early hours as she lets her hair down with daughter Lila at her star

The supermodel partied into the early hours as she rung in her 51st birthday with a host of stars and her daughter Lila in London on Thursday.

Politics

39 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

5 hours ago McIlroy survives for weekend at Desert Classic but Rahm and Hovland exit

Dubai-based Scot Ewen Ferguson leads way on 12 underJon Rahm’s struggles cause a surprise after dismal 77For a spell on Friday afternoon the organisers of the Dubai Desert Classic had cause for panic. Jon Rahm had already tumbled out of the tournament after 36 holes, Viktor Hovland was heading the same way and Rory McIlroy was dangerously close to the cut line. Not for the first time at the Emirates Club, McIlroy saved the day; a birdie at the 18th meant he survived for the weekend with three shots to spare. Given McIlroy’s specialism here – he is seeking a third win in a row – a deficit of nine to the leader, Ewen Ferguson, is unlikely to faze the Northern Irishman.Rahm’s struggles on his first start of 2025 and debut in this tournament caused widespread shock. The Spaniard’s second round of 77, including two double bogeys, contrasted sharply with a Thursday 69. “Not the way you want to start the year,” the 2023 Masters champion admitted. Continue reading...

Events

8 hours ago Glasgow Flight Club launching Valentines' brunch with prosecco and bottomless pizza

The Social Darts bar has also announced plans to honour Rabbie Burns’ 265th birthday with a twist on its bottomless brunch.

Politics

39 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

5 hours ago Boy tied to tree and set on fire on 8th birthday exposed killer from deathbed

Robbie Middleton was celebrating his eighth birthday when he was attacked by neighbour Don Collins, who was later exposed as the killer in a devastating video.

Events

8 hours ago 'I had vaping addiction like Paul Danan – it got so bad I took vape to bed'

EXCLUSIVE: Daily Star has chatted to one young woman to lift the lid on her vape addiction in light of Paul Danan's death - the Hollyoaks star once admitted to having a 'vaping obsession' himself

Politics

6 hours ago ‘He was gone in a flash’: Police investigate as London woman’s ponytail slashed in surprise attack

The 55-year-old woman said she was set upon by a mystery man as she emptied her bins down the communal rubbish chute on Tuesday evening

Events

8 hours ago Celine Dion shares rare image surrounded by adult sons on late husband René Angélil's birthday

Celine Dion has paid a tribute to her late husband, René Angélil, on what would have been his 83rd birthday.

Politics

6 hours ago ‘He was gone in a flash’: police investigate as London woman’s ponytail slashed in surprise attack

‘He was gone in a flash’: police investigate as London woman’s ponytail slashed in surprise attack  The Independent

Events

8 hours ago ‘There’s a majesty to grief’: TS Eliot poetry prize winner Peter Gizzi

The American writer won the prestigious prize for Fierce Elegy, a collection informed by the deaths of his family members. He explains why poetry is like friendship – and why he loves small wordsWinning the TS Eliot prize came as a shock to American poet Peter Gizzi. “I had zero expectations”, he says. “All I know is I was overwhelmed.” In fact, the 65-year-old says he almost cried when his name was read out for his collection Fierce Elegy.When we talk the next day – Gizzi is speaking over Zoom from Valencia, where he flew to see family after attending the ceremony in London on Monday night – he is clearly still emotional. The prestigious poetry award holds particular significance for him, having long felt an affinity with TS Eliot. In fact, Gizzi and his friend, the poet and scholar JH Prynne, even went on a pilgrimage to the village that features in the final poem in Eliot’s Four Quartets. Continue reading...

Politics

6 hours ago ITV Coronation Street's Abi 'set for shock affair' as fans predict huge twist

Coronation Street fans are convinced Abi Webster will cheat on Kevin in upcoming episodes

Events

9 hours ago Katie Price introduces fans to her 'three newborns' as she shows off her hyper

The former glamour model, 46, shocked her followers back in October by sharing that her 'twins' had finally arrived, before revealing they were actually dolls.

Politics

6 hours ago Alejandro Garnacho 'offered' shock Man United escape route amid failed £40m transfer bid

Alejandro Garnacho continues to be the subject of constant speculation linking him with a move away from Manchester United

Events

9 hours ago Woman called 'stupid' after allowing fiance to tattoo her face on impulse

Alitia Thoburn, 20, has more than 50 hours of ink on her body and had always dreamed of having a face tattoo from a young age - but she did not expect to get it when she did

Politics

6 hours ago Swansea City cult hero makes shock return to English football with non

The winger is set to ply his trade in the ninth tier of English football

Events