50 minutes ago Australian Open 2025: Collins faces Keys and jeering crowd, Kecmanovic v Rune – live

Alex de Minaur beats Francisco Cerundolo on day sevenNo 2 seed Swiatek breezes past Raducanu 6-1, 6-0Any thoughts? Get in touch with John 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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4 hours ago It hasn't ended well for the four Liverpool players who wanted to leave the club

Liverpool could be set for a busy January transfer window, with Mohamed Salah and Trent Alexander-Arnold both linked with moves away from Anfield as they stall on new contracts

Society

10 hours ago Record numbers of British millionaires ditch UK over fears Labour's tax plans are damaging the economy

Thousands of millionaires have fled Britain amid growing concerns that new tax plans will damage the economy and international investors.

Economics

6 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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6 hours ago Hamilton Accies striker Oli Shaw targets Scottish Cup misery for Musselburgh pals

Shaw was put through pre-season by Burgh boss Liam Brown and several players are friends

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6 hours ago Seven forgotten children's TV shows from the noughties that will make you nostalgic

Many Millennials and Gen Zs will have watched these incredible shows that have since been forgotten

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1 hour ago ITV Emmerdale's Rhona Goskirk star's forgotten role on rival soap before Dales debut uncovered

Emmerdale actress Zoe Henry has been a soap favourite for over 20 years, but before she played Rhona Goskirk, she had a brief stint on rival soap Coronation Street

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7 hours ago Liverpool transfer news: Manager breaks Mo Salah silence after Trent Alexander

Mohamed Salah has been linked with a big-money move to Saudi Arabia once again, while the threat of Real Madrid continues to loom large for Liverpool as they try to keep Trent Alexander-Arnold

Society

14 hours ago Chinese investors are circling private schools 'like vultures': Education experts' warning as VAT raid on fees means many struggling institutions now face Beijing buyouts

Following Labour's VAT raid on school fees, Chinese investors are circling a host of independent schools across the UK, seeing them as potential investment opportunities.

Economics

21 hours ago Alejandro Garnacho stance on Manchester United future as Chelsea links emerge

Alejandro Garnacho started against Arsenal and Southampton but his future at Man United is uncertain.

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6 hours ago Hostages’ families wait for news of releases as Israel approves ceasefire

There has been no confirmation on the status of British-linked hostages, including Emily Damari, Eli Sharabi, Oded Lifschitz and Avinatan Or.

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6 hours ago 7 forgotten TV shows from the noughties that definitely shaped your childhood

If you were a kid born in the late 1990’s or early 2000’s you 100 per cent watched these shows

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1 hour ago TikTok US ban will see app 'go dark' on Sunday without Government action

The TikTok will be banned in the US from Sunday unless it is sold by its China-based parent company within 90 days

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21 hours ago Pair who took own lives in Polmont ‘given death sentence’, families’ lawyer says

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18 hours ago Alejandro Garnacho makes Manchester United transfer 'promise' as £46m deal claim made

Alejandro Garnacho has been linked with a move away from Old Trafford with Man United rejecting an offer from Napoli for the Argentine's signature.

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24 hours ago Manchester United 'consider' Sporting CP transfer as Bayern Munich stance becomes clear

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7 hours ago A train station was once the pride of Syria's capital. Some see it as a symbol of revival after war

A train station in Damascus was once the pride of the Syrian capital, an essential link between Europe and the Arabian Peninsula during the Ottoman Empire and then a national transit hub

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1 hour ago Australian Open 2025: Sinner sails through; Keys v Collins, Kecmanovic v Rune – live

Alex de Minaur beats Francisco Cerundolo on day sevenNo 2 seed Swiatek breezes past Raducanu 6-1, 6-0Any thoughts? Get in touch with John 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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30 hours ago BP job losses 'proof SNP and Labour turning backs on North Sea oil and gas industry'

SNP and Labour ministers have been accused of causing “economic damage” to Scotland’s North Sea oil and gas sector.

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21 hours ago Transfer news LIVE: Man Utd rivals eye Garnacho, Arsenal linked with Gyokeres and Sesko plus huge Haaland deal

The transfer window is in full swing with clubs in the Premier League and across Europe seeking deals

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32 hours ago Arsenal transfer news: Viktor Gyokeres transfer approved as Karim Benzema call made

Arsenal are in desperate need of a new striker following Gabriel Jesus’ injury with the Gunners having recently been linked with moves for Viktor Gyokeres, Karim Benzema and Bryan Mbeumo

Sport

12 hours ago Censorship, homework help and cats: China’s RedNote users welcome ‘TikTok refugees’

Americans fleeing the looming TikTok ban have been warmly welcomed to app Xiaohongshu – or RedNote – despite China’s tight restrictions on what can be posted“It is the coolest thing,” says Huang Ziyan, a longtime user of Chinese social media app Xiaohongshu, describing the experience as a “21st-century Tower of Babel”.Huang is referring to the influx of US “TikTok refugees” fleeing the impending ban and the resulting cross-cultural exchange that has seen Americans warmly welcomed – and sometimes given a few helpful tips. Continue reading...

Events

2 hours ago Where to buy Claudia Winkleman's exact Traitors checked shacket as fans demand to know

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Politics

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

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22 hours ago Juventus boss breaks silence on Man City target amid £50million transfer talk

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12 hours ago Just Stop Oil and Labour donor Dale Vince claims he WON court battle after his ex

Ms Vince was awarded more than £40million by a High Court judge after the pair had previously disagreed over how finances should be divided at a hearing last month.

Events

2 hours ago Australian Open 2025: Sinner v Giron, De Minaur through, Swiatek beats Raducanu – live

Alex de Minaur defeats Francisco Cerundolo on seventh dayNo 2 women’s seed defeats Raducanu 6-1, 6-0 at Melbourne ParkAny thoughts? Get in touch with John 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

25 hours ago Millions of phone alert sirens to blast again as Labour repeats a test of its controversial emergency system

In line with a recommendation from the Covid inquiry regarding crisis preparation, alarms on 87 million devices will sound.

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13 hours ago Private schools face Chinese buyouts as experts warn Labour's VAT raid could force colleges to accept foreign money to stay open

Following Labour's VAT raid on school fees, Chinese investors are circling a host of independent schools across the UK, seeing them as potential investment opportunities.

Events

2 hours ago BBC The Traitors fans 'rumble' family link between two stars after Frankie let's slip clue

The Traitors fans are convinced that they have worked out a huge twist as they believe two of the stars on the BBC show are related.

Politics

26 hours ago Erling Haaland's three key reasons for rejecting Real Madrid and signing new Man City deal

Erling Haaland has put an end to speculation over his future amid links to Real Madrid by signing a new and improve nine-and-a-half year contract with Manchester City

Economics

14 hours ago TikTok refugees are pouring to Xiaohongshu. Here's what you need to know about the RedNote app

A rare wave of U.S.-China camaraderie broke out online in recent days as “refugees” from the popular short video platform TikTok poured onto a Chinese social media platform to protest a now-delayed ban on the service

Events

3 hours ago BBC The Traitors fans 'work out' family link between two stars after spotting major clue

The Traitors are back in action on the hit BBC show and the two remaining traitors are yet to be exposed - but fans think they've worked out another connection

Politics

30 hours ago Jamie Carragher to get Liverpool transfer dream as £50m star approached over move

Milos Kerkez has enjoyed a terrific campaign for Bournemouth, playing a huge part in the Cherries flying high in the league under boss Andoni Iraola - and now Liverpool are strongly linked with signing him

Economics

15 hours ago Coronation Street fans 'work out' Brie's link to Joel as she targets Lauren

Coronation Street newcomer Brie was shown tormenting Lauren Bolton in prison on Friday night after her debut earlier in the week, and now ITV soap fans think they know who she is

Events

3 hours ago Australian Open 2025: Sinner to come v Giron, De Minaur through, Swiatek beats Raducanu – 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 John 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

34 hours ago Pension triple lock threat as Conservatives float scrapping guaranteed income boost for older Brits

Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch said the triple lock pension guarantee could become income-based - just weeks after attacking Labour for means testing the Winter Fuel Payment

Economics

18 hours ago US lawsuit accuses Pepsi company of price discrimination that favored Walmart over smaller stores

A lawsuit filed by the Federal Trade Commission alleges that food and beverage maker PepsiCo engaged in illegal price discrimination by giving unfair price advantages to one big-box retailer

Events

4 hours ago Paul Pogba steps up bid for return amid Manchester United reunion links

Paul Pogba has been away from competitive football since 2023

Politics

18 hours ago Oldham gang rape survivor blasts ‘appalling’ Labour plan for local grooming inquiries and ‘rapid audit’

Survivor Samantha Walker-Roberts hit out at Yvette Cooper’s plan and called £5million budget for five government-backed inquiries ‘absolutely shocking’

Events

18 hours ago Urgent warning to pet owners over dog chews from China linked to serious illness

The treats from China have been linked to ‘werewolf syndrome’ 🚨

Events

4 hours ago Trump, Farage, Labour and that Senedd budget: How will politics play out in 2025?

Hooray! 2025 is to be an election-free year. That’s what’s promised for Wales anyway, although who knows in the current political climate? Nothing would surprise me at a time when the political terrain is as unstable as a drunk on an icy pavement.

Politics

18 hours ago Landlords warn rents will rise ‘fairly significantly’ in response to Labour’s Renters’ Rights Bill

The government’s Renters’ Rights Bill will bring in measures landlords will need to ‘price in’ to rents charged, claims an industry figure

Events

4 hours 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...

Politics

19 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

5 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;...

Politics

20 hours ago Labour to push ahead with DWP and benefits cuts despite "unlawful" High Court ruling

The proposed changes would reduce disability benefits, such a Personal Independence Payment (PIP) by hundreds of pounds for new applicants by 2029

Events

5 hours ago Marcus Rashford handed wildcard Man United transfer option amid AC Milan and Borussia Dortmund links

Rashford is expected to leave Manchester United in January

Politics

21 hours ago Supreme Court upholds law banning TikTok if it's not sold by its Chinese parent company

The Supreme Court has upheld the federal law banning TikTok beginning Sunday unless it’s sold by its China-based parent company, holding the risk to national security posed by its ties to China overcomes concerns about limiting speech by the app or its 170 million users in the U.S. A sale does not appear imminent

Events

6 hours ago Why 'Father of Economics' Adam Smith will be spinning in his grave as Donald Trump assumes office

Donald Trump’s fondness for tariffs could plunge the world into damaging trade wars that make everyone poorer

Politics

21 hours ago Alejandro Garnacho 'offered' shock Man United escape route amid failed £40m transfer bid

Alejandro Garnacho continues to be the subject of constant speculation linking him with a move away from Manchester United

Events

6 hours ago How North Sea union leaders' 'No Ban Without a Plan' campaign is starting to work

A campaign by the Unite union has flushed out SNP and Labour MSPs who believe there must be discernible plan in place for job replacement before the run-down of North Sea oil and gas

Politics

21 hours ago Swansea City cult hero makes shock return to English football with non

The winger is set to ply his trade in the ninth tier of English football

Events

6 hours ago Buyer’s remorse about Labour? Why it's clear Keir Starmer is preparing rerun of Tory austerity

Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ visit to China and Keir Starmer’s insistence on staying outside the EU single market leaves the UK more vulnerable than at any time since the Second World War

Politics

22 hours ago Yvette Cooper looks to push through plans for China's 'super embassy' in Tower Hamlets despite security concerns

Yvette Cooper looks to push through plans for China's 'super embassy' in Tower Hamlets despite security concerns  Evening Standard

Events

7 hours ago Napoli suffer setback for Alejandro Garnacho alternative with repeat of Man United issue

The latest Manchester United transfer news with Alejandro Garnacho linked with interest from Napoli and Chelsea

Politics

22 hours ago Judge allows lawsuit aiming to restrict abortion pills across US to proceed

Texas judge Matthew Kacsmaryk rules attorneys general of Idaho, Kansas and Missouri can continue mifepristone caseA lawsuit that aims to restrict nationwide access to abortion pills can proceed, a federal judge in Texas ruled on Thursday, months after the US supreme court rebuked an earlier version of the lawsuit over a legal technicality.The US judge Matthew Kacsmaryk is allowing the attorneys general of Idaho, Kansas and Missouri to continue a case that takes aim at the FDA’s regulation of mifepristone, a drug typically used in medication abortions. Joe Biden’s Department of Justice had asked for the case to be dismissed, arguing that the attorneys general had no real link to Kacsmaryk’s court in the northern district of Texas. Continue reading...

Events

7 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...

Politics

22 hours ago Love Island bombshell Tina Stinnes' age, job and link to Made in Chelsea

Love Island season two star Tina Stinnes is set to make a shock entrance on All Stars

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