17 minutes ago Australian Open 2025: De Minaur through, Swiatek beats Raducanu, Sinner to come – live

Alex de Minaur defeats Francisco Cerundolo on seventh daySecond seed defeats Raducanu 6-1, 6-0 at Melbourne ParkAny thoughts? Get in touch with Martin on emailEmma Raducanu and Iga Swiatek have completed their warm-ups on Rod Laver Arena and we’re about to get under way. But hang on, the second seed is have a word to the match official and seems to be concerned about a lack of towels. Well, I guess that sets the tone for what should be a heated clash in steamy conditions.There is plenty of action on the court to keep us entertained but it can be easy to forget the impact that tennis can have on families in the present day, let alone across generations.It’s been an odd experience. Esna died in 1966 so has always been an ethereal presence – a long-skirted woman with Princess Leia buns in an ageing photograph who my mother would chide me with when asking why I was so terrible at sport. Continue reading...

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15 hours ago EastEnders' Lacey Turner gives birth to third child as she shares adorable family snap

EastEnders star Lacey Turner has welcomed her third child with husband Matt Kay, who she married in 2017 and is already mother to five year old Dusty and Trilby, three

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1 hour ago 'I found a way to get Uniqlo's £35 cashmere beanie for under £10 with money

The 100% cashmere beanie is designed for 'softness, warmth and comfort' and is available in 13 colours including black, beige and navy - and it's been reduced in the Uniqlo sale

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2 hours ago Innocent person killed when cop chase with murder suspect who wanted to ‘call his mom’ ends in crash

The deadly incident occurred in Texas on Thursday at around 10.30 a.m. after the suspect, name as Gabriel Cerna, collided with another vehicle on the interstate

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12 hours ago Her mother is an icon of European cinema, and at 20 it looks as if this stunning actress is headed in the same direction

This Italian model and aspiring actress has very famous parents. 

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45 minutes ago Who spent 40% of last year at the top of the UK singles chart? The Saturday quiz

From the Companions of Artemis to The Rubber-Keyed Wonder, test your knowledge with the Saturday quiz1 Who spent 40% of last year at the top of the UK singles chart?2 What Japanese model is the best-selling car ever?3 The Rubber-Keyed Wonder is a film about which computer?4 Which dynasty gave its name to a distinctive jaw?5 Which network televises the proceeding of the US federal government?6 HO and OO are common scales of what?7 Which former English head of state died in 1712, aged 85?8 Which Asian country is known as the graveyard of empires?What links: 9 Helô Pinheiro; Antônio Carlos Jobim and Vinícius de Moraes; Astrud Gilberto?10 Pastoral; utility; working; toy?11 Benfica; Birmingham City; Boston Red Sox and Chicago Cubs; County Mayo?12 White (US); Blue (South Korea, formerly); Pink (Argentina)?13 Anne Boleyn; Edith Cavell; Olivia Colman; Diana, Princess of Wales; Elizabeth Fry?14 Companions of Artemis; East Sussex cliffs; Moscow skyscrapers; Tottenham trees?15 Ash; eth; ethel;...

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18 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.

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6 hours ago Revealed: The terrible events that have befallen French woman after she was duped into handing over £700,000 to fake AI Brad Pitt scammer

Paris-based lawyer Laurène Hanna, told how her client has been branded 'dumb', 'naïve' and 'stupid' - and been harassed so mercilessly online that she's deleted social media.

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2 hours ago Sir Alex Ferguson signed 'terrible pro' who 'tucked into everything then ordered Chinese'

Sir Alex Ferguson didn’t make many bad decisions during his era-defining reign at Old Trafford but the Scot admitted to signing a ‘terrible pro’ who ordered a Chinese following a game

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3 hours ago Australian Open 2025: De Minaur v Cerundolo, Swiatek beats Raducanu, Sinner to come – live

Updates from seventh day of tennis at Melbourne ParkSecond seed defeats Raducanu 6-1, 6-0 in third roundAny thoughts? Get in touch with Jonathan on emailEmma Raducanu and Iga Swiatek have completed their warm-ups on Rod Laver Arena and we’re about to get under way. But hang on, the second seed is have a word to the match official and seems to be concerned about a lack of towels. Well, I guess that sets the tone for what should be a heated clash in steamy conditions.There is plenty of action on the court to keep us entertained but it can be easy to forget the impact that tennis can have on families in the present day, let alone across generations.It’s been an odd experience. Esna died in 1966 so has always been an ethereal presence – a long-skirted woman with Princess Leia buns in an ageing photograph who my mother would chide me with when asking why I was so terrible at sport. Continue reading...

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27 hours ago Millionaire who bought $2M Nantucket beach house for just $200K reveals why it was a 'terrible investment'

A Connecticut millionaire who purchased a stunning $2 million beachfront home in Nantucket for just $200,000 is now reeling over his 'terrible investment.'

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9 hours ago Now Reeves faces a £20billion black hole in the public finances as economy slumps behind ­America

In its latest health check on the world economy, the International Monetary Fund said the UK is on course to expand by 1.6 per cent this year and 1.5 per cent in 2026.

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3 hours ago Daughter of murdered Scots mum feared there was a 'hidden killer' in her family

Mother-of-11 Mary McLaughlin was strangled with the cord from her dressing gown in her Glasgow flat.

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4 hours ago Australian Open 2025: De Minaur v Cerundolo, Raducanu out to Swiatek, Sinner to come – live

Updates from seventh day of tennis at Melbourne ParkSecond seed defeats Raducanu 6-1, 6-0 in third roundAny thoughts? Get in touch with Jonathan on emailEmma Raducanu and Iga Swiatek have completed their warm-ups on Rod Laver Arena and we’re about to get under way. But hang on, the second seed is have a word to the match official and seems to be concerned about a lack of towels. Well, I guess that sets the tone for what should be a heated clash in steamy conditions.There is plenty of action on the court to keep us entertained but it can be easy to forget the impact that tennis can have on families in the present day, let alone across generations.It’s been an odd experience. Esna died in 1966 so has always been an ethereal presence – a long-skirted woman with Princess Leia buns in an ageing photograph who my mother would chide me with when asking why I was so terrible at sport. Continue reading...

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12 hours ago CNN found liable for $5 million in defamation trial against US Navy vet over ‘black market’ Afghanistan story

The jury awarded Zachary Young $5 million in compensatory damages and found that the security contractor was also owed punitive damages. The network eventually settled with Young on the punitive damages for an undisclosed amount.

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3 hours ago Inside terrible plight of woman scammed into thinking she was dating Brad Pitt

Anne parted with nearly £700,000 as the AI scam led her to think she was dating Hollywood legend Brad Pitt, who she believed required the cash for cancer treatment

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5 hours ago Teacher's shameful behaviour in Morrisons car park uncovered when colleagues noticed something odd

Rhian Williams, a former head of chemistry at Ysgol Gyfun Gymraeg Bro Myrddin in Carmarthenshire, has been banned from the classroom indefinitely after the incident

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13 hours ago This £60 black leather trench coat is the best alternative to Hailey Bieber's trending £8k version

Hailey Bieber has been wearing her £8,300 Saint Laurent black leather trench coat has been all over our Instagram feeds - but we've found a £60 alternative that looks just as chic

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5 hours ago Jimmy Mizen's mother slams his killer as 'heartless' after drill rapper who shamelessly boasted about violent murder of altar boy in lyrics is hauled back to jail for breaching parole

Jake Fahri, also known as drill rapper TEN, was handed a life sentence in 2009 with a minimum term of 14 years for killing Jimmy.

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5 hours ago Australian Open 2025: Raducanu loses to Swiatek, De Minaur and Sinner to come – live

Updates from seventh day of tennis at Melbourne ParkSecond seed defeats Raducanu 6-1, 6-0 in third roundAny thoughts? Get in touch with Martin on emailEmma Raducanu and Iga Swiatek have completed their warm-ups on Rod Laver Arena and we’re about to get under way. But hang on, the second seed is have a word to the match official and seems to be concerned about a lack of towels. Well, I guess that sets the tone for what should be a heated clash in steamy conditions.There is plenty of action on the court to keep us entertained but it can be easy to forget the impact that tennis can have on families in the present day, let alone across generations.It’s been an odd experience. Esna died in 1966 so has always been an ethereal presence – a long-skirted woman with Princess Leia buns in an ageing photograph who my mother would chide me with when asking why I was so terrible at sport. Continue reading...

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13 hours ago Hailey Bieber’s £8k black leather trench coat is trending and we found a £60 version

Hailey Bieber has been wearing her £8k YSL leather trench coat on repeat, and the look is trending as a chic way to stay warm in the winter so we found the perfect £60 alternative

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9 hours ago Federal sentencings for 5 former officers delayed until after state trial in death of Tyre Nichols

A judge has ruled that sentencings for five former Memphis police officers convicted of federal charges in the beating death of Tyre Nichols will take place after an April state court trial on second-degree murder

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5 hours ago Teenager describes tumultuous life at trial of adoptive parents accused of neglect and forced labor

A teenager whose discovery in a locked shed at her West Virginia home led to the arrest of her adoptive parents has taken the stand in the couple's trial

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22 hours ago Farmers take their fight to the checkouts: Tractors mass in supermarket car parks in battle against Keir Starmer's tax raid on family farms

Dozens have descended on their supermarkets to try and highlight the financial challenges that farmers are facing and voice their thoughts on how food productions operates in this country.

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9 hours ago Absent Duhan van der Merwe's injury situation addressed ahead of Scotland's Six Nations campaign

Edinburgh taking no chances with key player for visit of Black Lion

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6 hours ago Heartbreaking moment distraught father screamed 'my boy, my boy' after his four

Jayden Kearns was playing outside his home in New Rough Hey in Preston with other children when a man ran him over.

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9 hours ago Man arrested after Newport crash where woman and dog were pinned under car

A car came off the road into the garden of a house in Rowan Way, Malpas, Newport, in the early hours of Monday January 13

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6 hours ago Australian Open 2025: Raducanu v Swiatek, De Minaur and Sinner to come – live

Updates from seventh day of tennis at Melbourne ParkRaducanu drops first set to the second seedAny thoughts? Get in touch with Martin on emailEmma Raducanu and Iga Swiatek have completed their warm-ups on Rod Laver Arena and we’re about to get under way. But hang on, the second seed is have a word to the match official and seems to be concerned about a lack of towels. Well, I guess that sets the tone for what should be a heated clash in steamy conditions.There is plenty of action on the court to keep us entertained but it can be easy to forget the impact that tennis can have on families in the present day, let alone across generations.It’s been an odd experience. Esna died in 1966 so has always been an ethereal presence – a long-skirted woman with Princess Leia buns in an ageing photograph who my mother would chide me with when asking why I was so terrible at sport. Continue reading...

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11 hours 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

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8 hours ago Sunderland star breaks down in tears after double penalty nightmare proves costly

BURNLEY 0-0 SUNDERLAND: Wilson Isidor should have handed the Black Cats victory in the top of the table Championship clash at Turf Moor, but ended the night in tears after seeing James Trafford save two late penalties

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11 hours ago Bolivian judge orders the arrest of former President Morales in sex abuse case

A Bolivian judge on Friday ordered a warrant for the arrest of former President Evo Morales after he didn’t appear to testify in court in a case alleging that he sexually abused a minor

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9 hours ago Orange Is The New Black star Taryn Manning puts on brave face after recent appearance sparked concern

The 46-year-old actress flashed a big smile while heading to an airport in Palm Springs, California on Friday morning.

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11 hours 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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12 hours ago Lindt chocolates reduced to 26p each in Amazon sale ready for Valentine's Day

Whether you're a fan of milk, dark or white chocolate, there's something for everyone and with Valentine's Day, Mother's Day and Easter all coming up, it's the perfect time to stock up

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12 hours ago Who is Noel Fielding's partner? Meet the Great British Bake Off host's long

When Great British Bake Off host Noel Fielding isn't distracting contestants or humouring viewers with his witty jokes, he's at home in London living a quiet life as a devoted partner and father-of-two. 

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12 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

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12 hours ago Washington DC residents flee ahead of Trump inauguration: ‘I can’t be here’

Republicans and conservatives meanwhile are pouring in for celebrations with hotels being nearly 70% bookedAlejandra Whitney-Smith has plans for president-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration next week: spend a week in a cabin without technology.“It [inauguration weekend] coincides with my birthday weekend, which I usually do spend in DC, but when the election happened, I told myself, ‘Oh, no, I can’t be here,’” said Whitney-Smith, whose mother was working at the Library of Congress during the January 6 attack on the US Capitol in 2021. “I just remember that feeling of fear for her and then also just concern for me being in the city. I just knew for me – I didn’t want to be around that sort of hostile negative energy.” Continue reading...

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13 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

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12 hours ago The Traitors' Claudia Winkleman's favourite eyeliner sees beauty fans rave 'nothing else comes close'

The 52-year-old broadcaster, who has been a familiar face on our screens for a number of years, is known for her iconic dark hair and signature black eyeliner

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

Protesters were planning to gather in Portland Place on Saturday.

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12 hours ago Amazon slashes price of Lindt chocolates to 26p each and they're great for Valentine's Day

With Valentine's Day, Mother's Day and Easter around the corner, now is the perfect time to stock up on your favourite Lindt chocolate boxes as Amazon slashes prices

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16 hours ago Kilburn fire: Firefighters rush to huge blaze with people 'choking on smoke'

Reports posted on social media pinpointed the fire as being 'opposite Kilburn High Road Station', with photos showing the 'choking black smoke' that has now enveloped the area

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15 hours ago How much more school meals, parking, and local attractions will cost this year in Rhondda Cynon Taf

A standard 5% increase in fees and charges is proposed for RCT but areas like bereavement services, car parking and meals on wheels will have their own individual rises

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16 hours ago Cops start seizing imported Tesla Cybertrucks that are banned in the UK because they are not road legal

The car, manufactured by Elon Musk 's firm, was released in the US in 2023. However, it is banned on British roads and cannot be purchased in the UK due to concerns over pedestrian safety.

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16 hours ago Call of Duty Black Ops 6's next Zombies map revealed as countdown to Season 2 continues

Prepare for a particularly spooky Zombies map with Call of Duty Black Ops 6 Season 2, which will add 'The Tomb' which takes place underground — here's all we know

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16 hours ago Illegal Tesla Cybertruck is confiscated by police at UK petrol station

A Tesla cybertruck, pictured at a petrol station near Bury in Greater Manchester, has been seized by police with the car which is more than 18ft long illegal in the UK

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16 hours ago Teachers sacked for astonishing reasons – including taking '20 years off sick'

A school teacher was banned from the classroom this week after she was caught swigging wine in a supermarket car park - and she's not the only one to be sacked for inappropriate behaviour

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17 hours ago Inside block of flats where woman 'murdered' and girl, 2, left badly injured

"It was chaos. We heard screaming and shouting. It was definitely a woman. Ashford is a peaceful area but that block is problematic."

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16 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

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18 hours ago In Guatemala and Minnesota, holy feast brings migrant families hope and pride amid crackdown fears

Hundreds of Guatemalan faithful found the sounds and colors of their tropical homeland during the biggest-yet celebration of the Black Christ of Esquipulas in the heartland farming town of Worthington, Minnesota

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