2 hours ago ITV The Masked Singer viewers have 'no clue' as they try to discover which celeb hides behind mask

The Masked Singer has reached the fourth week

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7 hours ago Met Office weather maps forecast exact date snow will return to UK next week

Some snow is expected to return to the UK next week

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10 hours ago Hunt for baby Elsa's parents continue a year after tot was found dumped in shopping bag as £20,000 reward is offered to find parents who abandoned three children over eight years

A £20,000 reward is being offered to help find the parents of siblings Elsa Roman and Harry, who were abandoned in parks in London over an eight-year period.

Economics

14 hours ago 'Tyson Fury is a special fighter but I back his decision – boxing will miss him'

FRANK WARREN COLUMN: Tyson Fury announced he is retiring from boxing this week after losing his rematch with Oleksandr Usyk and he'll leave the sport as one of the best ever heavyweights

Sport

2 hours ago LA firefighters helped by lull in winds, but more fire weather in forecast

Crews make progress but strong winds anticipated in Los Angles basin next week, carrying potential perilAnother round of fire-provoking Santa Ana winds are anticipated to sweep across the Los Angeles basin next week, carrying new peril as the area continues to assess the damage of the wildfires that devastated the Pacific Palisades and Altadena communities 10 days ago.“We’re looking at more Santa Ana winds and high fire danger. It could be a prolonged event next week,” said Alex Tardy, meteorologist with the National Weather Service office in San Diego. “The bottom line: we’re in uncharted territory this deep into the winter, or rainy season,” in having barely any rain, he added. Continue reading...

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10 hours ago Love Island's Montana Brown announces early arrival of baby girl and shares first family photo

Love Island star Montana Brown has given birth to her second child with fiancé Mark O'Connor - a baby girl - and shared the first adorable snap of her with her big brother Jude

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24 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

37 hours ago Manchester Airport issues major update for easyJet passengers flying this week

A change has been made to the airline's departures

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3 hours ago Michelle Keegan shares glimpse of baby bump on Brassic set amidst freezing conditions

Michelle Keegan has been keeping her growing baby bump under wraps as she films the new series of Sky Comedy's Brassic - but she has now given fans a glimpse of her bump

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12 hours ago A Good House at the Royal Court Theatre review: perceptive and provoking fun

Amy Jeptha’s comedy of capitalism and race isn’t perfect, but it’s raucously funny

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24 hours ago Arkansas governor traveling to Switzerland next week for World Economic Forum

Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders is traveling to Switzerland next week for the World Economic Forum

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2 hours ago Hitler's English girlfriend's secret diary gives fresh insight into dictator's life

A sex encyclopaedia, dinner with Adolf Hitler and partying with top Nazis - Unity Mitford's diaries have been revealed and show her pursuit of the Fuhrer in the 1930s

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15 hours ago 'Best Denzel Washington movie by a country mile' that is 'iconic' on TV tonight

The 'iconic' gangster film which is also based on a true story, will be airing for free on TV this weekend and can't be streamed anywhere - so mark the date in your diary

Culture

41 hours ago Mac Miller’s posthumous album is a wonderful, if unsettling, reminder of a talent lost

Unlike your typical bucket-scraping rattlebag of audio oddities thrown together to con extra cash from grieving fans, this record feels complete and cohesive

Science

5 hours ago Who will tame Donald Trump this time? Roll up, roll up, for the White House travelling circus | Simon Tisdall

On the eve of his return, it’s clear that world leaders, whether they like him or loathe him, can’t ignore this unpredictable showmanMichelle Obama’s one-woman boycott of Donald Trump’s presidential inauguration on Monday requires no explanation. It’s plain that the former first lady has zero tolerance and even less love for a man who delights in racist and sexist behaviour. Lots of other people, especially among US allies in Europe, would boycott Trump, too, if they could. Yet, inescapably, they must deal with him for the next four years.Such fear and loathing is by no means universally shared. A poll, published last week by the European Council on Foreign Relations, found that in China, India, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Indonesia, South Africa and Brazil, more people welcome Trump’s return than deplore it. In contrast, people in the UK, France, Germany and a clutch of other west European countries are frankly appalled at the prospect. Continue reading...

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13 hours ago Poppy Delevingne is pregnant! Model, 38, is expecting her first child with billionaire businessman Archie Keswick: 'It's all I ever wanted'

The model, 38, is expecting a baby girl with her billionaire businessman partner Archie Keswick, 44, and said becoming a mother is 'all I ever wanted'.

Society

28 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.

Economics

5 hours ago Gladiators host Barney Walsh’s ‘nepo baby’ fightback and past court appearance

Barney Walsh, the son of popular TV presenter Bradley Walsh, has also starred in Casualty

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32 hours ago From Mulholland Drive to Twin Peaks via Lost Highway: all David Lynch’s films and TV shows – ranked

The great American film-maker died this week, leaving behind a body of work unmatched in its seductive strangeness and transcendent mystery. We put it in orderIt is one of life’s eternal mysteries that for the last two decades of his life, no one was willing to fund another feature by America’s greatest film-maker of the time. Almost as much of a mystery was his final completed feature: the evil twin of his previous film, Mulholland Drive. As Laura Dern’s hexed actor segues into the character she is playing, this digitally shot rampage down Hollywood’s boulevard of broken dreams dials up the narrative fragmentation of his late period. It runs the gamut from inspired camcorder surrealism to making-it-up-as-you-go-along incoherence (which is what it was: Lynch shot without a finished screenplay). Continue reading...

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42 hours ago Russell Grant's horoscopes as Leo might realise it is time to think about health

Today's star signs as Libra feels more connected with family and Capricorn's imagination is in overdrive.

Science

34 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

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29 hours ago CNN found liable for $5 million in defamation trial against US Navy veteran over Afghanistan report

The jury awarded Young $5 million and found that he should also receive punitive damages for his pain and suffering.

Economics

5 hours ago Viral Jerry Springer '70lb' baby debuted dramatic transformation 27 years later

A man dubbed the '70lbs baby' following his appearance on Jerry Springer back in the 90s has debuted a new look after drastic weight loss – and shared his thoughts on the show

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32 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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6 hours ago Poppy Delevingne announces she’s expecting first child with partner Archie Keswick

‘I can’t wait to meet her,’ said model

Politics

36 hours ago Our daughter won't be able to afford to live in our house after we die

My daughter, her partner, child and baby due this spring live with us as they cannot afford to rent or buy somewhere. Lawyer Rachel Waller tackles the issue.

Society

29 hours ago The relief I’ll feel if the Gaza ceasefire deal holds is tempered by rage. Because it could have happened so much sooner | Jonathan Freedland

The agreement reached this week is basically the plan Joe Biden unveiled in May. So much pain, terror and death could have been avoidedWhen news of the ceasefire and hostage-release deal between Israel and Hamas first broke on Wednesday, a friend offered the kind hope that now, at last, there could be a sense of joy. I wanted very much to feel that way but, at that moment, I could not – and here’s why.For one thing, a mere announcement did not seem enough. When it comes to the Middle East, “believe it when you see it” tends to be a good operating principle. Sure enough, there followed 48 hours of hitches and last-minute delays and even now, as I write this and after the Israeli security cabinet approved the deal, it seems like tempting fate to assume everything will run smoothly. Continue reading...

Economics

5 hours ago Paul Danan unseen footage shared by Love Island star pal after tragic death

Paul Danan has been the subject of tributes this week following the news of his death and former Love Island winner Paige Turley was among those addressing his passing

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33 hours ago Michelle Keegan gives glimpse of baby bump after announcement as she films series ahead of birth

The actress is filming her next TV project before welcoming her first child into the world

Culture

6 hours ago James Argent is 'looking to propose' to his Swedish girlfriend Nicoline Artursson as they enjoy a romantic holiday in the Caribbean

The former TOWIE star, 37, and the blonde model, 31, are stronger than ever as they enjoyed a romantic holiday in the Caribbean this week to celebrate Nicoline's birthday

Politics

29 hours ago Relief at this Gaza deal should be tempered by rage at Hamas and Netanyahu. How dare they take so long? | Jonathan Freedland

The agreement reached this week is basically the plan Joe Biden unveiled in May. So much pain and death could have been avoidedWhen news of the ceasefire and hostage-release deal between Israel and Hamas first broke on Wednesday, a friend offered the kind hope that now, at last, there could be a sense of joy. I wanted very much to feel that way but, at that moment, I could not – and here’s why.For one thing, a mere announcement did not seem enough. When it comes to the Middle East, “believe it when you see it” tends to be a good operating principle. Sure enough, there followed 48 hours of hitches and last-minute delays and even now, as I write this and after the Israeli security cabinet approved the deal, it seems like tempting fate to assume everything will run smoothly. Continue reading...

Economics

5 hours ago 'Hitler was excited about the possibility of a love affair with her. Towards attractive women, he behaved as a 17

Unity Mitford's pattern is now well established: nearly every day she goes to the small Osteria Bavaria restaurant in Munich, hoping Adolf Hitler will be there.

Events

34 hours ago East Kilbride schoolgirl wins chance to have character published in children's book

Eyes of Devilla author Len Rayne visited Our Lady of Lourdes Primary as part of the school’s celebration of Book Week Scotland.

Culture

6 hours ago Omer Riza's sacrifices for Cardiff City in father's final hours emerge

The Bluebirds manager was sent off as tempers flared during the South Wales derby, but his side ran out 3-0 winners after a tough week for him personally

Politics

32 hours ago Claudia Winkleman's most affordable jumper yet is in the sale with nearly £100 off

Claudia Winkleman's khaki turtleneck knit from episode eight of The Traitors is her most affordable knit yet and is even in the sale with nearly £100 reduction

Economics

5 hours ago A$AP Rocky’s shooting trial is set to begin. Here’s what to know about the case

A$AP Rocky is about to go to trial on charges that he fired a gun at a former friend outside a Hollywood hotel in 2021

Events

36 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

7 hours ago Love Island's Montana Brown welcomes 'happy and healthy' second baby after 'bit of a rollercoaster'

She now has two babies under two

Politics

33 hours ago Erling Haaland’s record Manchester City deal to 2034 leaves Guardiola stunned

Striker signs nine-and-a-half-year extension Guardiola had to ask Txiki Begiristain to repeat newsPep Guardiola was so stunned when learning the length of Erling Haaland’s record new nine-and-a-half year contract that he asked Txiki Begiristain, Manchester City’s sporting director, to repeat himself.The 24-year-old’s fresh terms ties him to the champions until 2034 and will earn him a basic salary of around £500,000 a-week. It is the longest agreed by a player in domestic competition. Guardiola does not get involved in contract negotiations so was asked shortly after Haaland’s deal was announced how he reacted to the news from Begiristain. “I said: ‘Can you repeat?’ And he said to me. ‘[10].’ I said: ‘Sure?’ And he said: ‘Yes.’ So, good news. That means a lot.” Continue reading...

Economics

7 hours ago ‘I’ll kiss the ground’: chaos feared amid Gaza ceasefire as families head home

Hundreds of thousands are now set to return to whatever remains of their houses or to claim bodies from the rubbleAid agencies in Gaza are bracing for chaotic scenes this week as hundreds of thousands of people try to return to homes across the territory after the expected implementation of the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas on Sunday.Before the ceasefire, which is due to begin at 8.30am local time, Israel has continued to carry out attacks inside Gaza. The local health ministry claimed on Saturday that 23 Palestinians had been killed in the previous 24 hours, while the Israeli army said it had conducted strikes on 50 “terror targets” on Friday. Continue reading...

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37 hours ago Pregnant Michelle Keegan conceals her blossoming baby bump with an oversized coat as she shares behind the scenes snaps filming Brassic

The actress, 37, shared the happy news that she was expecting her first child with her husband Mark Wright at the end of December and is said to be due in February.

Culture

8 hours ago King Charles hit with disappointing news ahead of Prince Harry's return to UK

The King and the rest of the royal family received some disappointing personal news this week - as Prince Harry gears up for his return to the UK next month

Politics

33 hours ago Dumfries takeaway driver hit customer with metal bar after complaints kebab was cold

Sadiq Yildirim admitted the assault when he appeared at Dumfries Sheriff Court this week

Economics

7 hours ago The landlord and the LA fires: how my friend’s loss revealed a new hierarchy of who gets help

GoFundMe is now the backbone of American comeback stories. But the people with better connections get lifted up firstI love my landlord. I don’t mean that I find him charming, though I do. I mean I moved on to a swath of dirt in Los Angeles county with three ancient cabins on it, and over the course of six years, went from pleasantries in the driveway to saying: “Love you Jeri, bye!” on the phone.When I moved into one of the rickety structures on his unlandscaped property in Topanga Canyon, one of the last hippie enclaves just north of the Pacific Palisades, I was the latest in a very long line of tenants. It was a bucolic slice of land and it had to be, because without the scenery, you would notice the three cabins were one good gust away from falling down the cliff.Kelton Wright writes ShangriLogs, a diary from another fire country in Colorado Continue reading...

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9 hours ago EA FC 25 gameplay refresh review – new update has created the best gameplay experience yet

EA FC 25 has been given plenty of praise following its latest Title Update, and the new gameplay has lived up to the hype.

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33 hours ago Tony Slattery's fans raise £20k in funeral fundraiser after star's addiction left him bankrupt

Former Have I Got News For You panelist Tony Slattery passed away earlier this week and a fundraising page has been met with hundreds of donations in the days since the news broke

Economics

7 hours ago Baby name experts list 'indefensible' Scottish names for girls as internet suggests hilarious alternatives

The Scottish girl name suggestions caused uproar on the internet with many describing a few as "unacceptable"

Events

10 hours ago Huge update in hunt for parents of three abandoned babies after infant found in Boots bag

Crimestoppers have issued a £200,000 reward for information on Baby Elsa's parents, who abandoned the newborn, and her two infant siblings in East Ham over a seven year period

Politics

34 hours ago Full New State Pension payments during retirement means you need to work this number of years

Older people do not automatically receive full New State Pension payments of £221.20 each week when they retire.

Economics

9 hours ago Major update on 'sexsomnia' soldier who claimed he raped women in his sleep horrifies victims

Joseph Short, who was jailed in May 2016, will still be subject to restrictions and monitoring after his release this week - but victims fear he could now seek revenge

Events

10 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.

Politics

35 hours ago Tony Slattery's funeral will be funded by donations after star was left bankrupt by £4k

The star, who has died aged 65, had battled depression and drug addiction which had led to a withdrawal from lucrative work on the UK comedy circuit.

Economics

10 hours ago ‘Discovered’ diaries of British socialite Unity Mitford reveal Hitler relationship

Diaries, believed to be genuine, chronicle 139 pre-war meetings between antisemitic British socialite Unity Mitford and the Nazi leaderThe diary of an antisemitic British socialite who was obsessed with Adolf Hitler and struck up a personal relationship with the Nazi leader has been discovered, according to the Daily Mail.The leather-bound journals, which had been lost to historians and unseen for eight decades, appear to reveal the extent of aristocrat Unity Mitford’s relationship with the dictator. Continue reading...

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11 hours ago Love Island star Montana Brown gives birth to second child and shares first adorable pic

Love Island star Montana Brown revealed her second tot's arrival was 'early' as she posted a touching first photo of her newborn baby alongside herself and her beau

Politics

42 hours ago Attendance Allowance simplified to help older people make a new claim for up to £434 each month

More than 1.6 million people over State Pension age are receiving either £72.65 or £108.55 each week in Attendance Allowance.

Economics

10 hours ago Paul Danan's cause of death 'confirmed' as he 'slips and falls' in luxury apartment

Celebrity Love Island star Paul Danan has died at the age of 46 earlier this week and now it has been reported that he 'slipped and fell' in a luxury apartment near Bristol

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11 hours ago Poppy Delevingne, 38, reveals baby's gender after announcing she is pregnant with first child

Model and actress Poppy Delevingne, 38, is expecting her first child with billionaire husband Archie Keswick, hotel chain executive and a former boyfriend of Sienna Miller

Politics

11 hours ago Suicides, new tactics and propaganda iPads: details from captured North Koreans expose new foe in Ukraine

Discovery of two injured servicemen sent from Pyongyang and disguised as Russian fighters blows apart myth that Zelenskyy’s fight is solely with MoscowThe news was sensational. It travelled quickly among Ukrainian soldiers fighting in Russia’s Kursk region. “I heard from a friend of a friend,” one officer, Vitalii Ovcharenko, recalled. “This was half an hour after it happened. My friend said: ‘We’ve got a North Korean prisoner! He’s in shock but OK.’ I said: ‘Wow.’” Ovcharenko added: “Everyone wanted a selfie. They wrapped him in a blanket and gave him tea.”Last week’s capture of two North Korean servicemen was an extraordinary moment in Russia’s bloody war against Ukraine. The Kremlin has taken elaborate steps to conceal the presence of 12,000 elite troops sent in autumn by Pyongyang to Russia. At camps in the Far East they were given Russian equipment: uniforms, rifles and fake military documents. Continue reading...

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12 hours ago All we know about Nintendo Switch 2 from how powerful console is to the games

Nintendo finally revealed the Switch 2 this week, but we've got just as many questions as answers — here's all we know about the console, and when we'll hear more

Politics

13 hours ago Did Unity Mitford have sex with Hitler? The Mail's new podcast reveals every scandalous detail in the notorious debutante's unseen diary

Set across four episodes and released today, Hitler's English Girlfriend: The Secret Diary of Unity Mitford explores every salacious detail recorded by the debutante.

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12 hours ago Putin in 'secret break at mountain hideout to bathe in blood of Siberian stags’

WARNING DISTRESSING CONTENT. Vladimir Putin has headed off to a his secret mountain retreat in Siberia where he is said to have spent the week bathing "in the blood of young deer"

Politics

13 hours ago Paul Danan had plans for 'big TV comeback' before his tragic death at 46

Hollyoaks star Paul Danan was a huge TV icon in the 90s and 00s and had hoped to make a return to the small screen before his tragic death at age 46 earlier this week

Events

12 hours ago Town Hall Hotel London review: Sleep in the heart of democracy at this stylish Bethnal Green hotel

It’s always cheered to see historic buildings put to another use rather than being bulldozed, and even more so when it’s done with distinct style and taste.

Politics

14 hours ago Paul Danan died after he 'slipped and fell' at luxury apartment where he was staying

Paul Danan died at the age of 46 earlier this week, as the news was shared by his management team on Thursday as they paid tribute to the Hollyoaks and Celebrity Love Island star

Events

13 hours ago 'I know what's going to happen to my baby and there's nothing I can do about it'

Georgi has opened up about her nightmare

Politics

14 hours ago F1 driver quit racing after crash killed 84 before fleeing UK over serious allegations

John Riseley-Prichard drove in the Formula 1 British Grand Prix and also took part in the most infamous race in Le Mans history before later fleeing to Thailand to avoid trial

Events

14 hours ago Relax, Australia: confected outrage about Sam Konstas hides the real issue | Barney Ronay

The energy expended on my ‘Ashes war of words’ would be better directed at the fight for the future of Test cricketAustralia: an apology. Earlier this week I wrote an article that compared one of that nation’s brightest sporting stars to a comedic figure with a short-lived pop celebrity lifespan, causing outrage among Australia’s media and elite cricketers. It was cheap, disrespectful and unfair. It is now time to make amends. Raygun, I’m sorry. I’m sorry I compared you to Sam Konstas.Joke! Just a joke. It was all just a joke. In fact, it was a single line buried 1,400 words into a 1,700-word article about the future of Test cricket. Referring to the fevered public reaction to Konstas scoring an unorthodox half-century on his Test debut, I wrote: “There was a sense during the India series of Konstas being installed as a cricketing version of Raygun the Olympic breakdancer, a fun, gimmicky approximation of the real thing.” Continue reading...

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14 hours ago Tragedy of Kiena Dawes from chilling 'he killed me' phone diary to brother's regret

WARNING: DISTRESSING CONTENT: Kiena Dawes left her baby at her friend's house along with her mobile phone containing a diary of horror at the hands of Ryan Wellings, before taking her own life

Events

16 hours ago After call to overhaul diagnosis of obesity, how can you tell if your weight is a problem?

Report by Lancet Commission says BMI should be used as ‘screening tool’ rather than determining factorThis week, doctors confirmed what many people have felt for a long time: the way we think about obesity is not helpful, BMI (body mass index) is unreliable, and this needs to change.The Lancet Commission has urged a “radical overhaul” of how obesity is diagnosed, warning that reliance on BMI has resulted in both under- and over-diagnosis of the condition affecting approximately 1 billion people globally. Continue reading...

Politics

16 hours ago Philippe Clement told the minimum Rangers requirement to survive by Jury as Kyogo gets unanimous Celtic exit verdict

It's been another bumper week in Scottish football

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