94 minutes ago Global politics will become noisier on Monday when Donald Trump takes office

Editorial: But the great disruptor was not the end of the world last time, so Keir Starmer should hold his nerve

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7 hours ago Inside Mauricio Pochettino lunch meeting that nearly landed him lucrative managerial job

Mauricio Pochettino is the manager of the United States men's national team, but had things been different, he could be in charge of one of the world's giants

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

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

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12 hours ago Manchester United have one more solution for their goalscoring problem

Forwards are being linked with a move away from Man United this month when they may not bring anyone in whilst still on a minus goal difference.

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4 hours ago Voices: Tactical voting was Keir Starmer’s secret weapon. Next time, it could be turned against him

The prime minister won because of anti-Tory tactical voting last year – but, John Rentoul argues, new polling suggests that the next election could be very different

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11 hours ago Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman's son Connor shares rare photos as he celebrates 30th birthday

Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman's son Connor Cruise celebrated his 30th birthday on Friday.

Culture

26 hours ago Experts reveal fascinating reason why cancer is surging more in young women than it is in men

American researchers found cancer rates in women under 50 in the US are now 82 per cent higher than men of the same age and data suggests a similar pattern is emerging in the UK.

Science

1 hour ago Trump considering rejecting Lord Mandelson as Starmer’s nominee for ambassador to the US

Exclusive: With Donald Trump set to be sworn in as the 47th US president on Monday, the nomination of Lord Mandelson as the UK’s ambassador to the US is still causing problems

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27 hours ago 9 healthy foods to put in your child’s packed lunch according to the NHS

These meals are healthy and delicious 🥗

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41 hours ago Top attorney, Supreme Court news site publisher accused of using company funds to cover poker debts

Prominent Supreme Court attorney Tom Goldstein, publisher of SCOTUSBlog, was indicted on tax charges

Economics

28 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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4 hours ago ‘A lot of chaos, quickly’: panic grips US music industry as ‘kingmaker’ TikTok faces ban

Labels and artists forced to rethink marketing strategies as viral hit-making app faces possible US shutdown on SundayOn a recent Monday morning, Olivia Shalhoup opened her laptop and steeled herself for a day of meetings. Around 40% of her work as the founder of Amethyst, a marketing and PR agency, focuses on helping musicians navigate TikTok. On this particular day, the fate of the app in the US hung in the balance, with a supreme court ruling looming, and her clients were tense. “The big thing we were talking about in every single call is: ‘What are we going to do?’” Shalhoup said. “To say that TikTok is crucial to artist campaigns right now is an understatement. No one is immune from this.”Since its debut in 2017, TikTok has become a star-making machine, as short-form video content has eclipsed traditional forms of music promotion such as TV and radio. The app has the power to make rising artists into A-listers, propel their ascent to the top of the charts, and turn Magic FM sta...

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12 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

Culture

2 hours ago ‘It’s an absolute travesty’: fears for border wildlife as Trump takes office

Environmentalists are braced for new construction on the president’s signature border wall – and the damage that would wreakDuring Donald Trump’s first presidential term, he began an ambitious and costly border militarization program, including the construction of over 450 miles of wall that severed wildlife corridors and fragmented ecosystems in some of the country’s most remote and biodiverse regions. With his second inauguration on Monday, environmentalists are bracing for any new phase of construction that could exacerbate the ecological toll of the border wall.“It’s an absolute travesty and a disaster for border wildlife,” said Margaret Wilder, a human-environment geographer and political ecologist at the University of Arizona, regarding the environmental impact of the existing border wall and the prospect of renewed construction. She said the wall harmed efforts “after many decades of binational cooperation between the US and Mexico to protect this fragile and biodiverse regio...

Politics

5 hours ago The Masked Singer guest judge Tom Daley's life from school bullying to family heartache

Olympic diving legend Tom Daley is set to make his TV comeback tonight as a guest judge on The Masked Singer on ITV1

Events

2 hours ago Are we a racist society? The majority of us say no – but science begs to differ

Although greater awareness of prejudice would suggest we are less bigoted than ever, empirical evidence indicates notQ&A with Keon West, author of The Science of RacismDo we still have a problem with racism? If you ask the average person even the most basic question about it – “Does racism still exist?” – half the population will say it doesn’t. According to a recent Guardian poll of British adults, more than half thought ethnic minorities faced less or the same discrimination as White people in most areas of life, such as the news, TV or films, the workplace, access to finance and jobs, and access to university or good schooling. Results in the US are similar. A 2021 Gallup poll revealed that slightly more than half of the White American population believe “racism against Black [people is] widespread in the US”. In the meantime, according to the same poll, slightly less than half of the White American population believe “racism against Whites [is] widespread in the US”. An earl...

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5 hours ago Inside life of Masked Singer judge Tom Daley from horrendous bullying to tragic loss

Tom Daley is all set to appear as a guest judge on The Masked singer tonight, but before that, let's take a deep dive into his life

Events

2 hours ago Afghan Dan vs Little T fight tonight: Start time, TV channel details, and full undercard lineup

Afghan Dan and Little T will finally settle their differences in the ring later this evening as they go head-to-head on the Misfits Boxing 20 undercard

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7 hours ago Rangers transfer clear out ramps up as Tom Lawrence lined up for Man Utd reunion but midfield 'target' set for West Brom

Lawrence's time at Ibrox has been plagued by injuries and he could be on the move

Events

5 hours ago Guard troops will wear a special patch at Trump's inauguration to make it clear they aren't police

The blur of camouflage and helmets made it nearly impossible to tell the difference between police and National Guard members four years ago when thousands of troops and law enforcement officers locked down nation's capital

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11 hours ago Rami Malek on rebellion, racism, and still feeling like an outsider: ‘I’m white passing, but growing up in LA, we definitely didn’t fit in’

He was an unruly teenager in 90s Los Angeles, who became feted for his turns as Freddie Mercury and a Bond villain. Now he’s turning to Greek tragedy on the London stageRami Malek, in one graceful sweep, lifts the food delivery bags from an assistant and holds open the door of the photographic studio. He showers the room with greetings, asking names, responding to questions: he’s doing good, thanks; his Thanksgiving was good, thanks, his partner (actor Emma Corrin) threw a surprise dinner for him, trimmings and all, and he was blown away. He shakes hands with the crew, jokes about the music, apologises for being late. His fault, he maintains. But there’s something else. In all these small interactions, Malek is quick to flip focus on to the other person: no, but how are they? How is their Sunday? I wonder as I watch him, is this real? Is this who he is? I’d read that he liked the way Tom Hanks is attentive to all those he works with. That Malek learned this in 2010 while working on ...

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5 hours ago Sarah Ferguson says she went to 'dark places' as she reveals true depth of her double cancer trauma as she looks after 'sad man' Prince Andrew amid Chinese spy controversy

The Duchess of York , 65, opened up on her health battle after she was diagnosed with two different forms of cancer within months of each other.

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12 hours ago Blind date: ‘Awkward moments? When she said I looked like her ex. And again when she said I looked like another ex’

Clemmie, 27, a television writer, meets Joe, 28, a civil servantWhat were you hoping for? A Hollywood romance story to tell the grandkids. Also, that he wouldn’t judge me for ordering pizza (I’d studied the restaurant menu in advance). Continue reading...

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5 hours ago She was a pinup who starred in Basic Instinct, worked with Tom Cruise and dated Ben Stiller... can you guess?

One of her biggest movies she ever made was Basic Instinct with Sharon Stone which put her on the map. And she worked with Tom Cruise on a 1993 film about the legal world. She dated ben Stiller.

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19 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

6 hours ago 'I was so scared of fish that I couldn't even watch Finding Nemo with my son'. Lynsey is one of the millions who suffers from strange phobias

For much of her life, Lynsey Chalmers, 30, couldn't bear to be beside the seaside. Aquariums, too, were off limits, as were ponds. A goldfish bowl would trigger cold sweats.

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20 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

6 hours ago An American tragedy: how Biden paved the way for Trump’s White House return

To admirers, Biden will remain one of the most consequential one-term presidents in US history – to detractors, he was undone by a fatal flawHis back straight, his voice steady, Joe Biden stood at the US Capitol just days after a violent insurrection and declared: “Democracy has prevailed.” Fast forward three and a half years and America’s president cut a different, diminished figure. “We finally beat Medicare,” he muttered in confusion in Atlanta, Georgia.From the soaring hopes of inauguration day to that grim debate night against Donald Trump, the very public decline of the 46th president had the makings of an American tragedy that paved the way for the return of Trump to the White House. Continue reading...

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23 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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6 hours ago ‘The two of us book a karaoke room for an hour. It’s like tiramisu for the soul’ What’s on your dopamine menu?

From a ‘starter’ of dishing out compliments to a ‘dessert’ of smashing laptops in rage rooms, scientists and authors share 15 ‘portion-sized’ ideas for a positivity boostDopamine has a reputation as the body’s “feelgood” hormone, but it’s “really more about motivation than about positive affect”, says happiness researcher Sonja Lyubomirsky. This is the chemical that nudges you towards things you enjoy, helping you muster the effort required to attend a party you’re on the fence about, then showering you with a sense of reward when you actually have a great time. Dopamine works with other neurotransmitters like serotonin to give you a sense of momentum: do one thing to give yourself a mood boost, and the cascading effects of that decision can help you break out of a rut and resuscitate your zest for life. January, with its clean slate, is the ideal time to rev this process up.Enter the concept of the dopamine menu: a fresh sheet of stimulating activities designed to lift your spirits...

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24 hours ago ‘Diesel knows everybody’: Shaquille O’Neal reveals celebrity friendships from Kendrick Lamar to John Summit

The NBA legend-turned DJ will be performing with John Summit ahd Ludacric at his annual Super Bowl after party

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7 hours ago 'I'm a Brit living in Australia – one thing about their food is totally wrong'

A British man who has been living in Australia has shared the one thing he's found the most baffling about the culture – and it's all to do with a difference in their food

Politics

24 hours ago Police in London urge public to use different pins for gym and bank cards

Police in London urge public to use different pins for gym and bank cards  The Guardian

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7 hours ago Best hot weather holiday destinations for every month of the year to avoid rain

If you're in need of some holiday destination inspiration for your next getaway, then you'll want to check out this handy guide which reveals the best places to visit every month for almost certain hot weather

Politics

26 hours ago Ruud van Nistelrooy details plan to get Leicester back on track after horror run

Leicester City have lost six-in-a-row and an air of resignation has set in amongst fans at the King Power Stadium that last season's Championship winners may be returning to the second tier - but Ruud van Nistelrooy sees it differently

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8 hours ago What the Meghan Markle and Prince Harry are REALLY like to work with... California couple's highs and lows laid bare

Harry and Meghan have famously worked on many different projects over the years, from the Duke's tell-all memoir Spare to the Duchess's podcast Archetypes.

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28 hours ago California wildfires: containment improves as winds recede and people begin return home

Two largest wildfires, the Palisades fire and Eaton fire, have become more contained, but dry winds could return next weekContainment of the massive wildfires in Los Angeles was improving as the extreme winds that made it challenging to fight the blazes continued to recede Friday and gave the city some relief during the ongoing disaster.Cooler air will continue to bring much-needed humidity to the region over the weekend, according to the National Weather Service’s latest forecast. But dry winds could return late Monday or early Tuesday. Continue reading...

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8 hours ago ‘We can all find beauty in everyday life – even in unpleasant places’: Jan Schölzel’s best phone shot

The German photographer hopes the image he shot in a public bathroom in Malaysia will inspire others to explore their own ideas of beautyIn 2018, when Jan Schölzel was on the Malaysian archipelago of Langkawi, some days were so humid, he found it difficult to leave his accommodation. “It was the hottest, most humid place I’ve ever been,” says Schölzel, who currently lives in Hanover, Germany. “This must have been one of the cooler days, because we went to visit a waterfall.”After fish head soup for lunch – a local delicacy – he spent some time in the water before heading to use a nearby bathroom. This image, taken on an iPhone SE, was shot facing the entrance. Continue reading...

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28 hours ago After the ceasefire, Gazans face a different kind of war. But we’re still clinging to hope | Al

Thousands of Palestinians are homeless, their houses reduced to rubble. It could take decades to rebuild their livesAl-Meqdad Jamil Meqdad is a writer and researcher from Gaza working in humanitarian and community workThe ceasefire news came suddenly, with an agreement we had heard before, surrounded by bureaucracy, hope and death. People all around me in Gaza – on buses, on donkey carts, in cars, on the street and in the markets – are describing it as a “war after the war”.The ceasefire is not the end of suffering. It is the beginning of everything else. It is an opportunity for people in northern Gaza, Rafah and elsewhere to mourn their loved ones who were killed and their destroyed homes. It is an opportunity to cry for those who have held back their tears for more than 15 months. We were told we could return to our homes, but those homes now lie in rubble. Most of them were levelled to the ground; some were left standing but are uninhabitable.Al-Meqdad Jamil Meqdad is a writer a...

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9 hours ago 'Worrying increase' in kids taken out of school for cheaper term time holidays

Councillors in Bolton heard that while the 'difference in price can be tempting, the loss of valuable education to the child is concerning'

Politics

29 hours ago Cole Palmer misses Chelsea training as Enzo Maresca offers worrying injury update

Chelsea face Wolves at Stamford Bridge on Monday night, but manager Enzo Maresca is sweating on the fitness of a number of his players, most notably Cole Palmer

Events

29 hours ago Kristi Noem hearing delay could cause security concerns for Super Bowl and Mardi Gras, governor says

South Dakota Governor needs to be in place as soon as possible to oversee safety arrangments for New Orleans events in wake of New Year’s Day terror attack, Jeff Landry argues

Events

10 hours ago Donald Trump inauguration: how do donations to the inaugural fund work?

What to know about Trump’s inauguration committee – from what rules are in place to how much it has raisedDonald Trump’s inauguration committee has raised a record $170m for the bonanza of balls, receptions, parades, dinners and related events that will surround his swearing in as president on Monday.The financial takings – which, with money reportedly still coming in, could reach $200m by inauguration day – outstrips the $106m raised for the returning president’s first inaugural in 2017, itself a record at the time. It also far exceeds the $65m donated to Joe Biden’s inauguration four years ago. Continue reading...

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31 hours ago Chernobyl dogs do show ‘dramatic’ genetic differences – but not because of radiation

New study has implications for our understanding of nuclear radiation exposure effects on populations

Events

11 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.

Politics

32 hours ago The Beatles' iconic White Album had completely different name before it was changed

The Beatles' White Album is one of their most iconic records but it was originally going to be released under a completely different name before a last-minute change was made

Events

14 hours ago The alternative visions of Cardiff that could have made the city look radically different

Ambitious schemes have been planned for the Welsh capital over the years that never materialised

Politics

33 hours ago Manchester United reject Alejandro Garnacho offer as Napoli consider two different targets

Alejandro Garnacho is back in the Man United team but wanted by Napoli to replace Khvicha Kvaratskhelia.

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