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After weeks of economic turbulence, new figures suggesting better growth in 2025 than previously expected will come as a welcome relief for the embattled chancellor

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4 hours ago BBC The Traitors' star Alex Oleksy will return to care home job after brush with TV fame

Scots care home manager Alex Oleksy, who was a favourite to win, was voted off the show on Thursday night.

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4 hours ago Arsenal target Sverre Nypan transfer coup to go alongside Martin Zubimendi deal

Gunners hoping to beat number of top rivals to signing of one of Europe’s brightest prospects

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4 hours ago Chelsea agree first transfer deal of January window as winger joins Premier League rivals

Blues agree sale of academy graduate amid reported talks with Borussia Dortmund over Renato Veiga

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98 minutes ago US Senate forwards bill targeting undocumented immigrants accused of theft

Critics call Democratic lawmakers ‘spineless’ for joining GOP in making bill potentially big legislative win for Donald TrumpThe US Senate on Friday cleared the way for final approval of a bill that targets undocumented immigrants accused of theft-related crimes, a preview of how Republicans will use their majorities to help Donald Trump deliver on his long-promised border crackdown – and an early test of how Democrats will respond.The Laken Riley Act, named after a 22-year-old Georgia nursing student who was murdered last year by a Venezuelan national, cleared a key procedural hurdle by a vote of 61-35, with 10 Democrats joining Republicans to advance it. A vote on final passage was scheduled for early next week, making it potentially one of the first pieces of legislation he signs as president. Continue reading...

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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.

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13 hours ago Elon Musk's SpaceX Starship debris streaks through sky after spacecraft destroyed

Debris from SpaceX’s Starship rocket fell through the sky after the spacecraft was destroyed following a booster catch back at the pad during its latest test flight on Thursday, 16 January.

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7 hours ago Moment drunk lorry driver FIVE times over the limit is stopped by armed cops after being chased for four miles down busy motorway having downed half a bottle of vodka

Footage shows HGV driver Dainius Juodis finally stopping on a live lane of the M23, having failed to stop for four miles after a police vehicle had activated its blue lights

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2 hours ago Brits set to face huge charges for visiting beauty spots on sunchasing holidays

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6 hours ago Two jockeys in horror fall airlifted to hospital as families ask fans for 'prayers'

Two Australian jockeys had to be airlifted to hospital after a horror fall while competing at the Moruya racecourse on Friday (January 17) afternoon

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4 hours ago Traditional camembert makers win landmark legal battle against major manufacturers

Factories mass producing the staple cheese have been barred from labelling their products as ‘made in Normandy’

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5 hours ago Tonight's Cardiff City news as star loving new role after being left 'disappointed' and player reveals why he left

The latest Bluebirds news from Cardiff City Stadium

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2 hours ago US rapper and actor Busta Rhymes charged with assaulting man in New York

The star allegedly became involved in a ‘verbal dispute’ with a 50-year-old man on January 10, which developed into an altercation.

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7 hours ago ‘Music is a magic’: how David Lynch used song and sound to transcend reality

He found global fame as a film-maker, but Lynch’s passion for music was life-long and resulted in work every bit as surreal as his moviesDavid Lynch, Twin Peaks and Mulholland Drive director, dies aged 78David Lynch: the great American surrealist who made experimentalism mainstream‘Music,” David Lynch said when I spoke to him for the Guardian last year, “is a magic”. We were discussing the album Cellophane Memories, which he had produced with singer Chrystabell: a beautiful, dreamlike, archetypically Lynchian record, which – with his death this week at the age of 78 – would be his last.While he started out as a painter and found global fame as a director through surrealist masterpieces like Twin Peaks, Blue Velvet and Mulholland Drive, Lynch maintained a passion for music all his life – from his bizarre sonic experiments for film, to his own albums, to his collaborations with the likes of Julee Cruise, Flying Lotus and Angelo Badalamenti. Continue reading...

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34 hours ago Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin rocket launches into orbit to rival Elon Musk’s SpaceX

The successful Blue Origin launch bolsters rivalry between tech billionaires

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11 hours ago Having this one tiny item might save your life if you drive a motorbike

It can increase your chance of survival in case you have an accident.

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2 hours ago Chelsea XI vs Wolves: Cole Palmer injury latest, confirmed team news and predicted lineup for Premier League

Blues sweating on several new fitness doubts including Enzo Fernandez, Romeo Lavia and Levi Colwill

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7 hours ago ‘The nearby schools have burned down’: LA teachers and students grapple with altered reality

Residents of less affluent Altadena worry their neighborhood will not have the same chance to rebuild as wealthy Palisades When Lydia Abraham-Traylor left the kindergarten class she teaches in downtown Los Angeles last Tuesday, her eyes were on the Palisades fire, which had started that morning.Abraham-Traylor, who lived with her eight-year-old daughter in Altadena, figured that fire was all the way across the city. The worst she’d have to handle was a power outage. Continue reading...

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5 hours ago Sky TV, Netflix and broadband deal drops £120 to its cheapest price ever

Sky's January sales have seen price drops of a raft of TV and broadband bundles, but there's one particular deal which really caught our eye

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5 hours ago Mikel Arteta admits Arsenal have transfer 'necessity' after Bukayo Saka and Gabriel Jesus injuries

Gunners have four fit forwards with two weeks to go until January window shuts

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2 hours ago Scots killer who strangled girlfriend with stockings over cigarette dies in jail

Mark Ferguson died in jail on Monday, January 13.

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7 hours ago Bonnie Blue's real name, private school husband and mum's surprise role in sex job

Bonnie Blue's life now is world's away from her 'quiet and reserved' upbringing. We look at the adult star's marriage and the role her family play in her huge empire

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37 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...

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

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

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3 hours ago Ruben Amorim sends message to Marcus Rashford and wantaway Man Utd team

Casemiro, Alejandro Garnacho, Antony, Tyrell Malacia and Christian Eriksen could all also be offloaded in the January transfer window or at the end of the season

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9 hours ago Liverpool: Mohamed Salah transfer latest as Al Hilal manager breaks silence over January deal

The 32-year-old’s future at Liverpool is up in the air as no agreement over a new contract has been reached yet

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7 hours ago Debenhams drops luxury beauty set worth £350 to just £90 in January sale

Save an impressive 74 percent on this luxurious Lancôme Beauty Box Gift Set that is packed with 12 beauty must-haves.

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7 hours ago Cole Palmer injury: Chelsea star leads wave of major new fitness doubts as eight could miss Wolves clash

Blues also have concerns over Enzo Fernandez, Romeo Lavia and Levi Colwill ahead of Monday night clash at Stamford Bridge

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3 hours ago UK snow maps show 13 INCHES coming next week as Met Office warns of 'increasing chance'

The Met Office has warned of an 'increasing chance' of snow falling in the UK at the end of this month, and now advanced weather maps show a wintry storm heading our way next week

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8 hours ago AP PHOTOS: In Spanish village, horses leap through flames in centuries

On a chilly January night, hundreds of people gathered on the steep and narrow cobblestoned streets of San Bartolome de Pinares — population 500 — to watch a dramatic sight: horses galloping through towering flames.

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36 hours ago Road to the Oscars 2025: Our league table to predict who are our favourites to win at this year’s ceremony

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3 hours ago Tipping Point's biggest ever win which left host Ben Shephard in tears

ITV's Tipping Point Ben Shephard and viewers alike were deeply moved by the milestone moment, which sparked an outpouring of praise on social media after the huge win

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13 hours ago Celebrate the new year with 35% off food at iconic Thai restaurant, Chaophraya

Chaophraya, the iconic Thai dining destination renowned for its authentic and innovative cuisine, is offering diners the perfect way to kick-start 2025 with an exclusive January promotion.

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8 hours ago Victory for Sandbanks millionaires as they win bid to block plans for luxury flats they feared would become 'monstrosity Airbnb' mecca

TV interior designer Celia Sawyer was among objectors to the four-story block, amid fears it would be snapped up by Airbnb hosts cashing in on demand for rowdy stag and hen parties

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9 hours ago Man City's dream XI to blast back into title race as FOUR January transfers confirmed

Pep Guardiola could make a number of additions to his Manchester City squad in January as the reigning Premier League champions look to work their way back up the table

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3 hours ago Ilford: Police 'increasingly concerned' for man missing from east London as they issue appeal

Balasankar Narayanan was last seen in Ilford on January 13

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8 hours ago BAFTA Film Awards Odds 2025: Here how the bookies rate all 12 lead actor and actress nominees' chances

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39 hours ago Travel experts share top holiday destinations for 2025 with flights direct from Manchester Airport

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3 hours ago Inside the disturbing queue for Bonnie Blue from balaclavas, boxer shorts and 'eerie' silence

Bonnie Blue has announced her record-breaking 1,000 men stunt, which saw her reportedly sleep with 1,057 men in just 12 hours. One participant shed light on what it was like waiting for his turn in the extreme challenge

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29 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

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9 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

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9 hours ago Chelsea agree first transfer deal of January window with winger set for Premier League rivals

Blues agree sale of academy graduate amid reported talks with Borussia Dortmund over Renato Veiga

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4 hours ago Mikel Arteta's job security, how striker signing impacts Arsenal boss, two

Arsenal have been linked with a host of top forwards in the January transfer window, but have so far been unable to get a deal over the line as Mikel Arteta looks for reinforcements

Events

9 hours ago East Kilbride schoolgirl wins chance to have character published in children's book

Eyes of Devilla author Len Rayne visited Our Lady of Lourdes Primary as part of the school’s celebration of Book Week Scotland.

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3 hours ago Palmeiras boss aims subtle dig at Pep Guardiola after Vitor Reis Man City 'agreement'

Vitor Reis is one of three January signings for Manchester City so far this month, with Abdukodir Khusanov and Omar Marmoush also set to complete moves to the Etihad

Politics

30 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

9 hours ago Scots face £1,600 fine in Spain for doing one thing that's legal back home

Spain promises the lure of cheap holidays and beautiful beaches - but experts have warned the sunshine dream may turn into a nightmare if Brits don't take notice of a law

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12 hours ago AD FEATURE: Beat the January blues with tickets to these incredible live shows in Manchester

The city is set to welcome a brilliant bunch of artists and bands this year

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5 hours ago Bonnie Blue's horrifying 'physical trauma' after sleeping with 1,000 men in 12 hours

Adult star Bonnie Blue has sparked concern from an expert who warns of the potential physical and emotional trauma that sleeping with 1,057 men in 12 hours could have

Events

10 hours ago The Chase contestants make show's history with biggest ever win beating Shaun Wallace record

The Chase has seen some huge wins over the years, but back in September, two contestants managed to secure a whopping £100,000 prize - the biggest in the show's history.

Culture

4 hours ago Destiny 2 Xur Exotics today: All items for sale and where to find him on January 17

Destiny 2's Exotic vendor, Xur, is back again this week – here's how to find him, what he's selling, and whether we recommend his offerings before he vanishes again

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32 hours ago Spain cracks down on holiday rentals with new bans in 43 areas to tackle overtourism

New restrictions are geared toward curbing the number of holiday home rentals in the Costa del Sol

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9 hours ago Man City transfer latest as new £50m move made amid triple 'agreement' and Alphonso Davies claim

The very latest Manchester City transfer news with a big decision awaiting Pep Guardiola after a new January target was identified

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16 hours ago Man City have two weeks to solve final piece of January transfer window jigsaw

Manchester City were always going to be active in January and they have used the first 17 days of the window to get some key deals lined up.

Sport

5 hours ago What you need to file a self assessment tax return as deadline approaches

Returns must be submitted and paid by 31 January - or individuals can face fines from HMRC

Events

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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4 hours ago Blow for Cardiff City, Swansea, Wrexham and Newport as FA set to block route to Europe

There is opposition within the English game to the plans, which would have seen Welsh clubs offered the chance to qualify for Europe via a revamped Welsh League Cup

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11 hours ago Savvy shoppers get Ninja frying pan hailed 'best ever' for under £4 in January sale

One shopper said "I hit the jackpot. This is an absolutely brilliant pan."

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21 hours ago Benjamin Sesko to Arsenal: Striker agent says 'ask Mikel Arteta about that' amid January transfer links

The striker has long been of interest to the Gunners

Sport

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

13 hours ago ITV GMB's Charlotte Hawkins brings show to a halt to announce 'breaking news'

GMB host Charlotte Hawkins updated viewers on Israel's hostage deal during Friday's (January 17) show

Culture

4 hours ago TikTok hopes for Trump intervention after US supreme court upholds US ban

App will become unavailable in US on 19 January, unless Trump directs justice department not to enforce the lawUS politics live – latest updatesThe US supreme court has issued a ruling upholding a nationwide ban on TikTok unless it sells to an owner in the US. The nine justices voted unanimously in a decision on Friday that sides with the majority of the US Congress and the US Department of Justice that the hugely popular social media app is a threat to US national security.“We conclude that the challenged provisions do not violate petitioners’ First Amendment rights,” the justices wrote. “The judgment of the United States court of appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit is affirmed.” In December, a Washington DC appeals court upheld the ban. Continue reading...

Politics

12 hours ago Rachel Reeves claims Britain would be WORSE off if she hadn't hiked taxes as she says backlash 'won't get me down'... amid fears of fresh pensions raid

Rachel Reeves sounded defiance in her first broadcast interview since the UK suffered an extraordinary battering from markets.

Economics

22 hours ago ITV Beat The Chasers fans outraged over 'ridiculous' question in 'harsh' game move

ITV Beat The Chasers fans took to social media to share their outrage after a contestant was handed a 'ridiculous' first question during the show's latest episode

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5 hours ago Keir Starmer leaves message at Auschwitz in memory of Holocaust victims

Sir Keir Starmer and his wife Victoria left a wreath and a poignant written message as they visited Auschwitz, a place the prime minister described as “utterly harrowing”, on Friday (17 January).

Events

21 hours ago The Chase contestant who scored biggest ever win in show's entire history

In a historic episode of The Chase, Karen and Ian won £100,000, marking one of the show's biggest pay outs

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

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12 hours ago HMRC workers to strike in pay dispute just days before tax return deadline

'If the Government was serious about its pre-election pledge to bring in the ‘biggest wave of insourcing in a generation’ now is the chance to end the scandal of a two-tier workforce'

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23 hours ago Manchester United player ratings vs Southampton as Amad very good but one 3/10 in comeback win

Man United beat Southampton in the Premier League and here are how the players rated at Old Trafford.

Sport

5 hours ago Chelsea XI vs Wolves: Cole Palmer injury latest, confirmed team news and predicted lineup

Blues sweating on several new fitness doubts including Enzo Fernandez, Romeo Lavia and Levi Colwill

Events

32 hours ago Regulation expert shares 'good news' concerning your mobile, TV and broadband packages

New rules come into force on Friday (January 17) requiring mobile, broadband and TV package providers to share with customers when and by how much prices will increase, rather than relying on inflation

Culture

4 hours ago Manchester United already know their next No.10 after Marcus Rashford exit

Manchester United are preparing for life without Marcus Rashford as clubs swarm around the winger in the January transfer window

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15 hours ago Ski holidays direct from Manchester Airport to suit every ability with returns from £28

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27 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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6 hours ago Beat The Chasers viewers rip into 'harsh and ridiculous' opening question as player crashes out of show after just seconds

Contestant Ray took on Mark Labbett, Shaun Wallace, Anne Hegerty, Paul Sinha, Jenny Ryan and Darragh Ennis in a bid to win some money.

Events

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

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

Culture

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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21 hours ago The best Literary Fiction out this January: LAZARUS MAN by Richard Price, IT COMES FROM THE RIVER by Rachel Bower, ASK ME AGAIN by Clare Sestanovich

Stephanie Cross reviews the best Literary Fiction out now.

Economics

28 hours ago Cardiff City players aware of fan protest but Omer Riza hopes atmosphere doesn't spill into stadium

Bluebirds supporters have planned for a protest before the South Wales derby match with Swansea City

Sport

6 hours ago Aspiring rapper Kelyan Bokassa, 14, was 'immediately attacked' by two teens who ambushed him on a bus and 'stabbed him 27 times', court hears

Aspiring drill rapper Kelyan was fatally injured on a route 472 bus in Woolwich, south-east London while he was on his way home from school, on Tuesday January 7 last week.

Events

5 hours ago Skin is in: as sales of thong bikinis rise, is body confidence also growing?

A Sydney council’s ban on ‘inappropriate’ swimwear stirs a wider debate over complex feelings about women’s bottomsWhen it comes to clothing advice for women, the “rules” are endless. They range from sizeist – “avoid horizontal stripes if you have a wider frame”, to ageist – “don’t wear a crop top over 50”. Now Australia is weighing in. A council in Greater Sydney has banned thong and g-string bikinis at its public swimming pools causing outrage among pool users and stirring a wider debate about the policing of women’s bodies.In a now-deleted post on Facebook clarifying its swim-attire rules, Blue Mountains leisure centres stated that skimpy swimwear was “inappropriate” at its facilities. The guidelines were posted after pool users queried posters at centres warning that “revealing swimwear/thongs” were not to be worn. Continue reading...

Politics

25 hours ago Man City make major transfer breakthrough for third deal of January window

Omar Marmoush will become a Manchester City player this month - barring any late U-turns - after a fee was agreed on Thursday night with Eintracht Frankfurt.

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29 hours ago Bryan Mbeumo transfer latest: Arsenal, Manchester United and Liverpool sent fresh message over January deal

The 25-year-old is being tipped for a big move this year

Sport

6 hours ago Insiders reveal 'deeply sad' Kamala feels betrayed by Biden and is warring with everyone... as she's hit by devastating news about her future

When Kamala Harris presided over the Congressional certification of the electoral college votes on January 6, she adopted the stance of the righteous stateswoman.

Events

5 hours ago Delta Force Season 2 release time – here's exactly when Season Starfall starts

The Delta Force open beta on PC continues with Season Starfall that kicks off on Saturday, January 18 – here's everything you need to know.

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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

31 hours ago One Liverpool transfer would convince Jamie Carragher they're winning the league

Jamie Carragher has told Arne Slot to reinforce one specific area of Liverpool's squad if they are to continue their winning ways and claim the Premier League title

Sport

6 hours ago Watch live: Israelis gather in Hostage Square as security cabinet approves ceasefire deal

Watch live as Israelis gather in Hostage Square, Tel Aviv, on Friday, 17 January, as Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s war-time security cabinet approves a long-awaited ceasefire deal with Hamas.

Events

5 hours ago The best of David Lynch: pay tribute to the beloved director with his most famous filmography

From Eraserhead to Blue Velvet, Twin Peaks to Lost Highway, the director leaves behind some of the best films of the past half century

Politics

27 hours ago Arsenal's dream new XI with £83m striker signed and Bukayo Saka back in contention

Arsenal just about remain in contention for the Premier League title following Wednesday’s win against Tottenham and have now been linked with Viktor Gyokeres and Nico Williams

Economics

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

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

Sport

6 hours ago FTSE 100 hits record as interest rate hopes push down UK borrowing costs

Nearly every share on the index rises as fall in value of pound helps multinational companies listed in LondonBusiness live – latest updatesThe UK’s blue-chip stock index hit a record high on Friday, as rising hopes of interest rate cuts this year drove down government borrowing costs.Almost every share on the FTSE 100 rose on Friday, as a fall in the value of the pound boosted multinational companies listed in London and propelled the index above 8,500 points for the first time. Continue reading...

Events

5 hours ago Petition for Gisele Pelicot to win Nobel Peace Prize passes 125,000 signatures

In 2024, Gisele Pelicot waived the right to anonymity to speak out on behalf of other victims of sexual assault.

Politics

27 hours ago Don't miss this half price large capacity Tefal air fryer deal live on Amazon today

Air fryer deals tend to be a bit sparse during January - but this one we spotted is too good not to share

Economics

34 hours ago Rangers transfer news at halfway stage: One key priority, the 20y/o gamechanger, major exits on cards

We take a look at Rangers’ transfer state of play at the halfway stage of the January window

Sport

6 hours ago 'I swear by my sunrise alarm clock for tackling winter blues and waking up more easily on dark mornings'

My Lumie sunrise alarm clock has been brilliant at helping me tackle SAD and wake up more easily on the dark winter mornings, and Amazon just slashed £30 off the price

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5 hours ago WWE on Netflix: the exact time WWE Smackdown will air on Netflix tonight and what to expect?

Tiffany Stratton makes her first title defence on this week’s WWE Smackdown

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27 hours ago Tottenham to revive attacking star's career with January deal following North London derby defeat: report

Tottenham to revive attacking star's career with January deal following North London derby defeat: report  FourFourTwo

Economics

35 hours ago Mikel Arteta gives Rio Ferdinand transfer answer he wanted as Arsenal chase Liverpool

Mikel Arteta has confirmed that Arsenal are looking to sign a new striker in the January transfer window after being quizzed on the club's plans by Rio Ferdinand

Sport

6 hours ago Jack Draper survives another Australian Open thriller to set up Carlos Alcaraz clash

Draper is through to the Australian Open fourth round for the first time after an epic five-set win over Aleksandar Vukic

Events

5 hours ago The peaceful Glasgow riverside hike near 'Scotland's best fish and chips' restaurant

For the Daily Record's second Walk of the Week of 2025, and first following the cold spell that spread across Scotland for much of January, we are journeying to Glasgow.

Politics

27 hours ago Grant Hanley endgame, Ryan Porteous focus and £10m murmur gets an answer – Rangers transfer state of play

The Light Blues are hoping to bring in new faces to help their recent woes with injury at the back

Economics

36 hours ago Mikel Arteta gives Rio Ferdinand response he wanted to Arsenal transfer question

Arsenal stepped up in attack against Tottenham on Wednesday night as Leandro Trossard scored to inspire a 2-1 win in the North London Derby, but Mikel Arteta will know he still needs more depth up front

Sport

7 hours ago Jack Draper goes the distance again to beat Vukic and set up Alcaraz clash

British No 1 triumphs 6-4, 2-6, 5-7, 7-6 (5), 7-6 (8)Player reaches Australian Open last 16 for first timeThroughout the early days of Jack Draper’s young career, questions around his physical preparedness for his chosen sport followed him wherever he went. As he continually struggled with injuries and endurance issues alike, Draper never failed to hear from those who believe he did not work hard enough, carry himself with sufficient professionalism or care enough about his craft.Those days are over. Finito. For the third straight day in Melbourne Park, despite his stunted preparation and the rust that caked his game, Draper has somehow found a way to drag himself across the finishing line of yet another frantic five-set match he seemed destined to lose, drawing on his endless reserves of grit and heart in the process. Continue reading...

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5 hours ago Surprise Nintendo Switch 2 feature could open up huge new library of games

The Switch 2 has finally been revealed by Nintendo, and eagle-eyed fans have spotted what appears to be the chance to use its controllers as mice — potentially opening a huge library of titles

Politics

28 hours ago Bryan Mbeumo transfer response deals Arsenal brutal reality check for January window

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

Economics

38 hours ago Arsenal firmly in Premier League title race after North London derby win: Arteta

Arsenal firmly in Premier League title race after North London derby win: Arteta  MSN

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7 hours ago Missed chances to probe patient safety during Letby attack spree, inquiry told

Professor Sir Stephen Powis, national medical director for NHS England, gave evidence to the Thirlwall Inquiry on Friday.

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