2 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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14 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 in west London

Society

18 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

Economics

1 hour 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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14 hours ago Friends group 'dismayed' by Falkirk Council plan to close unique museum in historic park

Friends of Kinneil says the museum should stay open until the future of the house and park is decided

Culture

8 hours ago A bargain holiday in Tuscany? Yes, really! How August week in Italy's rolling hills, sun

Consumer comparison site Which? has undertaken a survey of Brit's favourite travel destinations to try to uncover the cheapest week-long breaks for this upcoming August.

Science

19 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 Emma Raducanu exits Australian Open after defeat to ruthless Iga Swiatek

Brit outclassed in 6-1, 6-0 loss to second seedSwiatek eases into fourth round at Melbourne ParkOver the past few years of professional tennis, the sight of Iga Swiatek annihilating another poor, defenceless opponent has become as sure as the sun will rise. When Swiatek’s game is flowing and her mind is clear, the combined quality of her violent ball-striking, athleticism and unrelenting focus is so great that, at some point or another, she has rendered nearly all of the best players in the world spectators in their own match.On Saturday afternoon at Melbourne Park, it was Emma Raducanu’s turn to endure such an unpleasant experience. Raducanu cut a lonely, solemn figure on one of the biggest tennis stadiums in the world as she was completely helpless in the face of a supreme Swiatek, who ruthlessly opened up her bakery to reach the fourth round of the Australian Open with a dominant 6-1, 6-0 win. Continue reading...

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16 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...

Society

21 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.

Economics

4 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.

Events

17 hours ago ITV viewers say 'such a shame' as their favourite detective series cancelled

ITV viewers have been left 'so upset' as a beloved series has been cancelled

Culture

13 hours ago Hot flashes and mood swings: why perimenopausal symptoms get misdiagnosed – and how to treat them

Symptoms like insomnia, bloating and emotional shifts can occur before menopause begins, but they are often improperly addressed by doctorsIn her 40s, Karen Cummings started to notice a shift in her menstrual cycle. The New Yorker’s typically mild and consistent symptoms had been replaced by bloating, emotional swings and overwhelm before she entered menopause five years ago, at 52.She thought she might need to switch up her birth control. Her doctor suggested an antidepressant. But the symptoms seemed tied to her menstrual cycle. “I’m not depressed,” she remembers thinking. “I’m on the wrong birth control.” Continue reading...

Science

3 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...

Politics

18 hours ago New details emerge in case of teacher, 34, who gave birth to her student’s baby

The Independent has now seen the criminal complaint detailing the full extent of the horrific child sex abuse allegations

Society

8 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

Events

18 hours ago BBC Strictly Come Dancing star says 'it's a shame' about Chris McCasualnd as he misses dancing return

Chris' Strictly co-stars have been talking about him as he misses out on their reunion

Culture

10 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

Events

4 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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10 hours ago Major change to UFC 311 as Arman Tsarukyan injury scuppers Islam Makhachev main event

Renato Moicano steps in on one day’s notice, challenging Makhachev for the lightweight title

Events

5 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...

Politics

10 hours ago Mother screams 'Help, I'm black!' as she's arrested for terrible behavior at car wash

Erica LeMieux, 46, got into an altercation with staff at the the Clean Express Auto Wash in Elyria over $10 of wipes she allegedly stole.

Events

5 hours ago Why Novak Djokovic can't get enough of Danielle Collins' bullish behaviour at the Australian Open

Tennis superstar Novak Djokovic has declared he is a 'big fan' of Australian Open villain Danielle Collins as unruly crowd behaviour threatens to escalate at Melbourne Park.

Politics

12 hours ago Jason Tindall, king of touchline chaos, has Newcastle barking up right tree

Newcastle are benefitting from ‘Mad Dog’s’ odd-couple relationship with Eddie Howe and his attention to detailName the assistant manager noted for clashing with, among several others, Mikel Arteta, Jürgen Klopp and Unai Emery on Premier League touchlines and, occasionally, in stadium tunnels?Given quiz questions rarely come much easier there are no prizes for supplying the correct answer: Newcastle’s Jason Tindall. Continue reading...

Events

12 hours ago Urgent appeal for help after Gruffalo statue and other sculptures stolen from park trail AGAIN

The wooden sculptures were only replaced in the summer after being pinched last Christmas

Politics

14 hours ago New sighting of missing Aberdeen twin sisters as huge CCTV twist uncovered by police

Eliza and Henrietta Huszti have been missing for 10 days after abruptly leaving their flat in Aberdeen and texting their landlady to say they wouldn't be returning

Events

13 hours ago Justin Bieber sends fans into meltdown as they notice racy detail from his underwear snaps in snowy Aspen

The crooner had on nothing but a pair of tight white Calvin Klein underwear as he sat in a chair on the snow by a river with trees behind him.

Politics

15 hours ago Broxburn Athletic v Ayr United: What Honest Men can expect on their Scottish Cup trip to Albyn Park

It's Scottish Cup weekend and Ayr are heading to the home of Lowland League Broxburn Athletic in a bid to make the last 16.

Events

13 hours ago Was Amad Diallo THAT bad at Rangers? Man United saviour proving critics wrong after damning Celtic Park moment

The young Ivorian is growing into an Old Trafford hero after his forgettable Ibrox spell

Politics

15 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.

Events

14 hours ago ‘Not second screen enough’: is Netflix deliberately dumbing down TV so people can watch while scrolling?

Streaming insiders have claimed they’re being made to rewrite scripts for viewers who use their phones while watching. Is this the end of prestige TV? Or pure fiction?Be honest: how much attention do you pay when you watch TV? If you’re familiar with the ritual of half-watching a series or film – Netflix on in the background while you check out what your arch enemy has just posted on Instagram, say – it may surprise you to hear that Netflix doesn’t just know you engage in this obscene behaviour. It actually wants you to carry on.The streamer was in the news recently thanks to an excellent piece by Will Tavlin in n+1, which reminded readers of the platform’s microgenre of “casual viewing”: TV shows and movies designed to be watched while doing something else. One paragraph in particular incited a great deal of frustration. Tavlin claimed that Netflix have told various screenwriters to have their protagonists “announce what they’re doing so that viewers who have this program on in the...

Politics

15 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

Events

14 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

Politics

16 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...

Events

14 hours ago Kid Rock shames Michelle Obama for skipping Trump inauguration by revealing

Speaking with Fox News host Jesse Watters, the 54-year-old, real name Robert James Ritchie, reminded Watters he had performed at Obama's inauguration.

Politics

16 hours ago Ryan Wellings' new girlfriend shared shameful Facebook post after Kiena Dawes' suicide

Ryan Wellings' new girlfriend Emma Croft, who loyally supported the thug during his trial, paid tribute to his victim Kiena Dawes on Facebook after her tragic suicide

Events

14 hours ago Premier League issue joint statement as decision made on new points deduction

The Premier League and Everton have issued a joint statement over an outstanding PSR issue related not to the club's most recent set of accounts, but hanging over Goodison Park from the 2023-24 campaign, when they suffered two points deductions

Politics

17 hours ago UK police seize Cyberpunk Tesla Cybertruck at Morrisons petrol station over 'concerns'

The Tesla Cybertruck is a beast of a vehicle, but it is also a danger to other road users. The vehicle was seized by police in Greater Manchester and the driver was reported

Events

15 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

Politics

17 hours ago Chilling 7 words Ryan Wellings' new girlfriend 'uses to justify staying with Kiena Dawes abuser'

The new girlfriend of jailed abuser Ryan Wellings, 30, reportedly told her friends 'there are two sides to every story' after they warned her about his behaviour

Events

15 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

17 hours ago Celtic v Kilmarnock injury news: 4 out of Scottish Cup tie Brendan Rodgers set to have key man available

Here is the latest team news ahead of Celtic v Kilmarnock in the Scottish Cup at Celtic Park on Saturday.

Events

15 hours ago Moment dad 'realised teacher's baby belonged to his son' after 'spooky' Facebook post

Ex-South Jersey teacher Laura Caron, 34, is facing a multitude of charges after the alleged victim's father is said to have 'figured out' Caron had a baby was his teenage son

Politics

18 hours ago Jimmy Carr displays his drastically altered appearance on night at Chiltern Firehouse following slew of 'tweakments'

The comedian, 52, looked on cloud nine as he arrived at the celebrity hotspot, looking noticeably slimmed down in a fitted black three-piece suit.

Events

15 hours ago Why don't drivers indicate? Here's the law about using your indicators

It’s a pretty basic part of driving a car but many motorists seem blissfully ignorant of it.

Politics

18 hours ago Jimmy Carr continues to display his drastically altered appearance on night at Chiltern Firehouse following slew of 'tweakments'

The comedian, 52, looked on cloud nine as he arrived at the celebrity hotspot, looking noticeably slimmed down in a fitted black three-piece suit.

Events

15 hours ago Kid Rock shames Michelle Obama for skipping Trump inauguration: 'I didn't vote for your husband... but I played for him when you asked me to!'

Speaking with Fox News host Jesse Watters, the 54-year-old, real name Robert James Ritchie, reminded Watters he had performed at Obama's inauguration.

Politics

18 hours ago Motoring expert issues car wash warning with two weather conditions to avoid

Brits aren't washing their cars enough, according to a new study but a motoring expert has warned there are a few factors motorists must consider before getting the bucket out

Events

16 hours ago Trump’s inauguration speech to trade ‘American carnage’ for ‘unity’, aides say

Aides signal his address will be noticeably more upbeat compared to grim ‘American carnage’ speech in 2017Who’s on the Trump inauguration guest list?Donald Trump’s aides have signaled that Monday’s inauguration speech will strike a noticeably more upbeat tone than his equivalent address eight years ago, when he talked darkly about “American carnage” and depicted the US as a country riddled by violent crime, drugs and economic degradation.The news website Axios cited Trump associates as saying “light” and “unity” would be the guiding themes – exemplified by a “one America, one light” prayer service for donors. Continue reading...

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18 hours ago I hired private detectives to spy on my lover when he blew out our date. Then they sent a video from his flat with a bombshell revelation: LIZ JONES

He came to my hotel at 9.30pm. He was impressed by the luxury suite with its huge Christmas tree, copper bath, walk-in minibar. I noticed he soon nibbled on the KitKats and Pringles.

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