2 hours 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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53 minutes ago ‘It’s a PR battle’: inside the Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni lawsuits

The director and star of hit summer romance It Ends With Us are facing off with lawsuits alleging sexual harassment and defamationIt Ends With Us should have been a success story. The long-awaited film adaptation of Colleen Hoover’s bestselling novel, a tale of cyclical domestic violence, premiered in August to decent reviews and wide audience interest; it grossed $350m, against a $25m budget, despite a tide of press and social media speculation over an alleged rift between its director, Justin Baldoni, and its star, Blake Lively. Most of the ire was trained on Lively – for glossing over the subject of domestic violence with florals, for simultaneously promoting her haircare and alcohol lines, for being gruff with reporters in the past, while Baldoni, who played the abuser in the film, championed abuse survivors. But the movie was a hit, demonstrating the viability of female-led, mid-budget melodramas at the box office.Not that anyone remembers that now. The film has become embroile...

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1 hour ago Rafael Fernandes lands in Glasgow for Rangers move as silence broken on £2.5m Swedish option – Ibrox transfer bulletin

It's moving fast with Fernandes who could become a Rangers player imminently

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17 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 Where are the original Gladiators now? From tragic death and prison stint to Hollywood acting career

The original set of Gladiators from the 1990s were cultural icons thanks to their fearsome names and battles with contestants.

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15 hours ago Where is the flu surging across the US? Hospitals restrict access as cases spike

Physicians warns that flu season is not yet at its peak as emergency room visits rise in states across the country

Science

2 hours ago What time is Afghan Dan vs Little T fight? Start time for Misfits 20 undercard

A long-time bitter feud will be settled tonight as Afghan Dan and Little T go head-to-head inside the ring in what promises to be a blockbuster middleweight dust-up

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11 hours ago Kenny Dalglish delivers emotional tribute to 'hero' Denis Law as Man Utd reveal plan to honour an icon

Legendary Law sadly passed away at the age of 84 following a battle with Alzheimer's

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13 hours ago Jessica Alba's divorce from Cash Warren 'complicated' thanks to film career and $640M Honest Company

Alba's money comes not just from her high-profile movie career which includes films such as Honey, but it also is from her success as the founder of Honest Company.

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19 hours ago OREO ditches iconic round shape as fans braced for biscuit's edgy new look

The iconic Oreo biscuit is reportedly changing its shape, with the classic round cookie set to become a perfect square – and the brand has shared a first look at the new design

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3 hours ago Gladiators cast now from sad death, prison stint to huge Hollywood career

The original Gladiators cast were cultural icons back in the day thanks to the high-energy gameshow, but where are they now more than 30 years after the show first aired?

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3 hours ago 'One of the best movies of all time' that 'proved Tom Cruise's talent' on TV this weekend

Nominated for multiple Oscars the film also has one of the most iconic final scenes between its main actors

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2 hours ago Michael McIntyre shares heartbreaking reason for 'unmissable' surprise on BBC Show

Michael McIntyre's Big Show returns for its eighth season tonight (January 18), with lots of special guests.

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20 hours ago Boy, 2, drowned in canal on same day family were moving house because of water fears

Two-year-old Jayce Olutola, from Wolverhampton, was found lifeless in a canal last year. He wandered outside of his home whilst his family were in the process of moving house

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16 hours ago CBO projects U.S. debt to grow $23.9 trillion in 10 years, not including costs of extending tax cuts

The national debt is slated to rise by $23.9 trillion over the next decade, a sum that does not include trillions of dollars in additional tax cuts being championed by President-elect Donald Trump

Economics

19 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

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4 hours ago UK weather maps reveal exact date 1,000km SNOW AND RAIN storm will engulf entire country

The latest weather modelling maps show the UK faces a 1,000km-wide winter storm bringing both snow and rain towards the end of this month, and the Met Office says more of the white stuff is possible

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14 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. 

Culture

2 hours ago My extreme day trip itinerary for Paris including viral cafe with a two hour queue

Pressed for time in Paris? Even with just a day and a half, you can experience the magic of the City of Light. From iconic landmarks to culinary delights, this guide will help you make the most of your whirlwind adventure.

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25 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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18 hours ago Home Alone mansion sells for $5.5 million after landing on market seven months earlier at a lower price

The iconic Home Alone mansion in Chicago has officially sold for more than the asking price after first being put on the market only seven months earlier for $5.25 million.

Economics

9 hours ago Inside Denis Law's heartbreaking dementia health battle that left Man Utd icon leaning on his 'strong' wife before his death aged 84

Law had to come through adversity in his life, particularly after he revealed in August 2021 that he had been diagnosed with vascular dementia and Alzheimer's disease.

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19 hours ago Top 10 David Lynch' movies and TV shows ranked from Twin Peaks to Mulholland Drive

Legendary director David Lynch has sadly died at the age of 78.

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3 hours ago Trump plans mass deportation raids across the country less than 24 hours after the inauguration

Donald Trump appears set to make good on a promise 'border czar' Tom Homan made to start his mass deportation program in a Democrat-run city shortly after his inaugurations.

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33 hours ago FTC sues Greystar, saying the property manager used hidden fees to swindle renters out of millions

The U.S. Federal Trade Commission has filed a lawsuit accusing property management company Greystar of swindling renters across the country out of at least $100 million using hidden fees

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24 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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10 hours ago High visa fees putting some of the world's most highly skilled scientists and entrepreneurs off moving to UK

Leading scientists have now called on ministers to review the upfront costs that must be paid by workers in science, technology, engineering and maths fields.

Events

19 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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3 hours ago The Wales try that stunned everyone somehow happened exactly 50 years ago today

Graham Price's remarkable score for a prop was accompanied by an iconic piece of commentary

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32 hours ago King's royal seat is beaten in Game of Thrones... By a Scots shopping centre built in the 1970s who aced prestigious Loo of the Year awards

The facilities at The Centre in Livingston scored top marks from the judges, beating 1,800 other conveniences around the country.

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11 hours ago Urgent Spain holiday warning as Brit tourist hotspot faces 'deadly wildfires like LA'

Spain has been highlighted as one country facing 'dire' risk of wildfires like those that have ravaged LA in recent days, with a warning issued to British citizens travelling overseas

Events

21 hours ago Love Island icon quits All Stars with savage reason why and swipes at ITV show

A Love Island fan favourite has revealed the real reason they've decided to pull out of the ITV dating show's All Stars series with brutal dig at the series

Culture

4 hours ago Free upgrades and pardon requests: What it's like to share a name with a president

There’s not only one Donald Trump in the United States

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11 hours ago Sausage dogs and pugs to the rescue! Bosses fill offices with pets to cheer up miserable Brits after Christmas

A number of offices across the country will be offered the service for Blue Monday on January 20, after a new study found spending time with canine pals can decrease stress.

Events

22 hours ago David Lynch transcended film: he was one of America’s greatest artists

David Lynch’s death marks the passing of a true instinctive genius who stood apart from the rest of Hollywood

Culture

4 hours ago Gladiators 2025: what time is it on TV tonight? BBC schedule confirmed

A new season of Gladiators starts on BBC One today! 👀

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11 hours ago Yellen says Treasury will use 'extraordinary measures' on Jan. 21 to prevent hitting debt ceiling

In one of her last acts as Treasury Secretary, Janet Yellen said her agency will start taking “extraordinary measures,” or special accounting maneuvers intended to prevent the nation from hitting the debt ceiling, on January 21, in a letter sent to congressional leaders Friday afternoon

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23 hours ago David Lynch, the visionary artist who made films that no one else could

The singular American filmmaker died this week at the age of 78, leaving behind a legacy like no other. Louis Chilton looks at the life and work of a man who redefined what cinema itself could achieve

Culture

5 hours ago The pub down a country road where you can relax next to one of Wales' most beautiful beaches

The Wiseman's Bridge Inn in Pembrokeshire has been pulling in punters for decades and with views like the ones it has to offer it's not difficult to understand why it's so popular

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13 hours ago Disney child star Christian Juttner who appeared in iconic films dies aged 60

Former child star Christian Juttner, who starred in huge 1970s movies such as Return From Witch Mountain and I Wanna Hold Your Hand has sadly died, his family have confirmed

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25 hours ago Remembering David Lynch’s musical legacy: 10 songs to go beyond the films

The loss of singular talent and visionary filmmaker David Lynch is not only felt in the world of cinema, but music, where he had inextricable influence on multiple generations of artists. Maria Sherman runs through the 10 best songs to remember his legacy

Culture

7 hours ago Seaside café famous for its huge sandwiches brings back breakfast menu that made it a must

They will be relaunching their iconic roast menu on Sunday, January 19 and their breakfast menu on Monday, January 20

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13 hours ago Denis Law's heartbreaking words as Man Utd icon revealed 'silent killer' health battle

The Manchester United legend has died at the age of 84, almost four years after revealing that, like former Old Trafford heroes Nobby Stiles and Sir Bobby Charlton, that he too had been diagnosed with dementia

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9 hours ago Richard Madeley and Judy Finnigan make HUGE announcement 15 years after they were last on screens together

The beloved couple, married since 1986, became household names as co-hosts of their iconic show Richard and Judy.

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13 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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9 hours ago Why turning down the lead role in Baywatch three decades ago means supermodel Caprice is now making a family

In a corner of a Perthshire bookstore - closed for the day for movie-making purposes - former supermodel Caprice Bourret briefly lets her mind unspool. It's been a morning.

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13 hours ago Everton shirt sponsor Stake under investigation over social media posts

Gambling company’s logo superimposed on imagesAdvertising Standards Authority assessing the postsThe Advertising Standards Authority is investigating the trend of social media posts which superimpose the logo of the gambling company Stake on to viral images, many of which feature disturbing content.Stake, the Australian bookmaker which has been Everton’s front-of-shirt sponsor since the 2022-23 season, has been accused of working with accounts on X to promote its brand via unofficial advertising campaigns which appear to contravene gambling rules. Although the majority of posts originate outside the UK they can be freely viewed in the country. The ASA is responsible for ensuring gambling adverts are socially responsible, with “particular regard” to the need to protect children. Continue reading...

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9 hours ago The inauguration is moving indoors. Here's what to know about the changed plans

The decision to move Monday's swearing-in means thousands of people with plans to visit Washington won’t be able to see President-elect Donald Trump’s second inauguration in person

Politics

15 hours ago US Justice Department, Illinois sheriff agree to policing upgrades after Sonya Massey shooting death

The U.S. Justice Department has reached an agreement with a central Illinois sheriff's office that resolves an inquiry into last summer's shooting death of Sonya Massey

Events

11 hours ago Sam Fender set to make debut in Portugal as Nos Alive 2025 announce huge acts

Indie icon Sam Fender will perform in Portugal for the first time this summer as he joins the likes of Olivia Rodrigo, Kings of Leon and Glass Animals at Nos Alive 2025

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15 hours ago EA FC 25 TOTY attackers and TOTY Icons Team 1 revealed with three PlayStyle Plus'

The first batch of EA FC 25 TOTY items are now live in Ultimate Team, but act quick, because some of them will be gone very soon.

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12 hours ago Brian May's wife Anita Dobson gives major health update after Queen icon's stroke

EastEnders actress Anita Dobson has issued a huge health update on her husband Brian May as the Queen rocker had a terrifying stoke last year that came 'out of the blue'

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16 hours ago Clint Eastwood's son Scott gives emotional update on father, 94, after death of his partner Christina Sandera

Clint Eastwood's son Scott has given an emotional update on his acting icon father six months after the death of his longtime partner Christina Sandera .

Events

12 hours ago Wetherspoons shuts more of its iconic pubs – see if your local is affected

An annual report released by Wetherspoons in 2024 revealed the chain offloaded more than two dozen locations in 2024, generating a multi-million-pound cash flow

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17 hours ago Nosferatu viewers slam vampire horror for 'romanticising rape' and claim Lily

The gory movie is a re-telling of the tale of Nosferatu, an adaptation of Bram Stoker's Dracula, starring Lily-Rose Depp and Nicholas Hoult.

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12 hours ago Denis Law remembered as 'the irrepressible saviour of the Scottish cause' by Archie Macpherson in touching tribute to icon

The legendary commentator has looked back on the impact of Law on the Scottish game

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17 hours ago Greece warned against copying Spain's property tax on Brits over fears of economic crisis

Travel expert said Greece could find their country 'undermined' if they pulled a copycat move

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14 hours ago Cameron Diaz, 52, reveals the REAL reason behind her return to making movies after 10 year hiatus

Cameron Diaz will appear in a movie for the first time in a decade in the action adventure Back in Action, but what was the reason behind her decision to return to acting?

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19 hours ago IMF sees steady global growth, but warns that Trump tariff, tax and deportation plans cloud outlook

The International Monetary Fund expects the world economy to grow a little faster and inflation to keep falling this year

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14 hours ago Timothée Chalamet and Edward Norton take the bus around Rome on A Complete Unknown tour after Hollywood star, 29, got a £65 fine for riding Lime bike into London premiere

The Dune actor, 29, has learned his lesson from this week's Lime bike mishap as he joined his co-star, 55, on a double-decker bus in Rome to promote the new Bob Dylan biopic on Friday.

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19 hours ago Ozempic, Wegovy and other new drugs are selected for Medicare's price negotiations

The Biden administration says popular weight loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy have been added to Medicare’s list of medications that will be negotiated directly between the government and drug manufacturers

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14 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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20 hours ago Love Island: All Stars bombshell Tina Stinnes' age, job and Made in Chelsea past

Tina Stinnes is set to make a shock entrance on Love Island: All Stars tonight

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