TikTok, the viral social media platform where billions created and shared short videos, has officially gone dark for US users on Saturday evening.

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Experts at Humboldt University in Berlin , helped by colleagues at the University of Nairobi tested the power of storytelling in helping children to make healthier food choices

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Manchester City's answer to their relative struggles is to splash the cash in the January transfer window, with £250million committed to re-energising Pep Guardiola's squad, and scrapping plans to wait for the club's new director of football

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The British No 1 faces a stiff task as Alcaraz looks to continue his chase for a career grand slam before Djokovic is in action later

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Updates from Day 8 of tennis at Melbourne ParkGauff v Bencic in action; Draper v Alcaraz to comeThree break point opportunities and four deuces later, Mirra Andreeva has failed in her first genuine chance to break Aryna Sabalenka. Again, despite the teenager returning with precision, she’s undone by the guile of her older rival, a drop shot sealing it.Sabalenka retains the break advantage and now leads this match 6-1, 4-2. Continue reading...

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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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The move comes a day after the U.S. Supreme Court upheld a law barring it for U.S. users

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President-elect says he has ordered inauguration and speeches to take place in the Capitol Rotunda ‘as used by Ronald Reagan in 1985’

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The F1 Red Bull president has long been firm in his views over the Dutchman's future

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Former UFC star still headlines Manchester event after Tommy Fury withdrawal

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Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk still hasn't signed a new contract with the club, leading to fresh rumours that he could still head to pastures new in the summer

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TikTok posts message saying the incoming president, who will be sworn in on Monday, could help the app get up and running again

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Strictly Come Dancing stars arrived for the first night of the BBC show's live tour and they were full of smiles ahead of their performances

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The 58-year-old boxing legend returned to the ring at AT&T Stadium in Texas for an eight-round bout with Paul, 30 years his junior, in Netflix's first live boxing event.

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Liverpool moved six points clear of Arsenal at the top of the Premier League after Darwin Nunez's dramatic late brace combined with Aston Villa's comeback at the Emirates Stadium

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Authorities are ramping up security as they prepare for any possible threats, including "lone actors" during Donald Trump's inauguration which is due to take place on Monday

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Melania Trump's stylist Hervé Pierre has spoken out about dressing the former first lady for her husband's second inauguration, after several big-name designers refused to help

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Some snow is expected to return to the UK next week

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No matter what the weather is like, the retail giant's new Faux leather Collared Short Jacket will see you through all seasons.

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It was revealed by MailOnline the Zara and Sam had split last month after five years together with Zara recently revealing has has moved out of their Chelsea home.

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Updates from Day 8 of tennis at Melbourne ParkGauff v Bencic in action; Draper v Alcaraz to comeThree break point opportunities and four deuces later, Mirra Andreeva has failed in her first genuine chance to break Aryna Sabalenka. Again, despite the teenager returning with precision, she’s undone by the guile of her older rival, a drop shot sealing it.Sabalenka retains the break advantage and now leads this match 6-1, 4-2. Continue reading...

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President-elect says he has ordered inauguration and speeches to take place in the Capitol Rotunda ‘as used by Ronald Reagan in 1985’

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Live updates from the 3pm GMT kick-offs and beyondLive scoreboard | Latest table | And you can mail ScottWest Ham United: Fabianski, Wan-Bissaka, Mavropanos, Kilman, Cresswell, Alvarez, Lucas Paqueta, Rodriguez, Soucek, Emerson Palmieri, Kudus.Subs: Areola, Soler, Coufal, Luis Guilherme, Ings, Irving, Casey, Scarles, Orford.Crystal Palace: Henderson, Richards, Lacroix, Guehi, Munoz, Kamada, Hughes, Mitchell, Sarr, Eze, Mateta.Subs: Turner, Nketiah, Schlupp, Clyne, Doucoure, Riad, Rodney, Devenny, Kporha. Continue reading...

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Omar Marmoush watched from the stands as Frankfurt defeated Borussia Dortmund 2-0 on Friday night - though the Egyptian star made his way onto the pitch at full time ahead of his move to Manchester City

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Arsenal hold narrow half-time lead

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Updates from Day 8 of tennis at Melbourne ParkSabalenka and Gauff in action early; Draper v Alcaraz to comeAndreeva strikes back! Sabalenka was going for the throat in that game, pummelling returns in a bid to bgreak the teenager a second time. Instead Andreeva stayed calm and made it five points in a row to get things back to 3-2 in the second set. That was the Russian’s best game of the match so far. Is it a turning point?Double trouble for Mirra Andreeva. She has lost her second serving game and is unravelling on Rod Laver Arena with even foot faults creeping in. Continue reading...

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After a standout season with Mallorca, Lauren received a wealth of interest from the likes of Real Madrid and Roma, but he ultimately decided to make the move to Highbury under Arsene Wenger

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ITV chef James Martin was joined by a new face on his Saturday morning cooking show - but things took an awkward turn

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

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Former UFC star still headlines Manchester event after Tommy Fury withdrawal

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The moves come alongside claims that as much as £45 billion could be saved by modernising the public sector's antiquated computer systems and other technology.

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Earlier this week, Sir Keir Starmer paid tribute to the support the US has given to Ukraine.

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

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Mikel Arteta’s side look to keep up the pressure on league leaders Liverpool

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It was revealed by MailOnline the Zara and Sam had split last month after five years together with the Strictly stunner,28,  recently revealing has has moved out of their Chelsea home.

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The Independent’s political editor David Maddox and White House correspondent Andrew Feinberg were at the Hay Adams hotel opposite the White House as Brexiteer Brits hosted the biggest inauguration party in town and plotted a populist future with their US allies

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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

Gunners forced into change in defence after fresh injury concern

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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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Former deputy prime minister kicks off run for top job with video of Trump disparaging her for being tough negotiatorChrystia Freeland, Canada’s former deputy prime minister, kicked off her bid to lead Canada by boasting: “Donald Trump doesn’t like me very much” in a campaign video that quickly went viral.For Freeland, who led Canada’s re-negotiation of the North American Free Trade agreement (Nafta) with the United States and Mexico during Trump’s first term, video of Trump disparaging her for being a tough negotiator is a selling point. Continue reading...

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The latest Manchester United transfer news and rumours as we take a look at the latest surrounding potential incomings and outgoings in the January transfer window.

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Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has completed his move to Besiktas on Saturday after leaving Manchester United in 2021

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During the two months since Trump won the election, states and Congress have certified the results, a new Congress has convened, and the president-elect has been sentenced in his hush-money case

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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

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Villa boss Unai Emery has strong record against his former club

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A Vermont man waded into a river to rescue a dog that was struggling to escape the icy waters

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A member of Trump's team has said it was 'still not certain' Lord Peter Mandelson's credentials would be accepted by the incoming President amid strains with Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer

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Reds will hope to go seven points clear and put pressure back on Arsenal in the title race

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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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President-elect will reportedly focus on ‘unity, strength and fairness,’ a contrast from his ‘American carnage’ message to the nation in 2017

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PSG defender Nuno Mendes has been linked with a move to Man United, having been seen as an ideal fit for Ruben Amorim's system at Old Trafford.

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Manchester United were advised to sign seven players by their former scouts but the club opted against a move for any of them, meaning City then took full advantage

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Follow live as Islam Makhachev defends his lightweight belt against Renato Moicano, who steps in on one day’s notice after an injury to Arman Tsarukyan

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January window is ramping up with some major deals possible

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Dusan Vlahovic is being linked with another move to Arsenal, who remain in need of a prolifice centre-forward, having chosen to join Juventus instead two years ago

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The president elect boarded a U.S. government plane shortly after family members boarded his own jet. He was accompanied by Melania and son Barron.

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Arsenal are one of a number of clubs interested in RB Leipzig striker Benjamin Sesko and the Gunners could face fresh competition in the form of Barcelona

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Country singer Tyler Braden has opened up on his bold career move that switched him from putting fires out to setting the music charts alight

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Milan is known as the city of fashion, but this month it could prove to be the city of footballing renaissance for one of England's most recognisable stars. 

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Massive clash in Manchester goes ahead after Tommy Fury’s withdrawal

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The Met Office has warned that the UK can expect a further blast of cold weather with snow and ice next month while maps show the temperature dipping to -4C on February 1

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Trump’s former White House strategist fires latest volley in MAGA civil war as he compares tech titans to Imperial Japan’s generals giving their unconditional surrender

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Mikel Arteta looking to get one over former Gunners boss Unai Emery

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

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Mr Trump's key advisers are also debating whether to put Sir Keir Starmer 'at the back of the queue' of world leaders invited to Washington after tomorrow's inauguration.

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There are just over two weeks remaining of the January transfer window, with the likes of Manchester United, Arsenal and Liverpool scrambling to complete deals before the deadline

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Ruben Amorim has been desperate for new signings after a difficult start to his reign at Manchester United, but one of his top targets is set to force the manager back to the drawing board

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Survivors of sexual violence among emotional demonstrators brought together in fight for equality when women’s rights under threat globally

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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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Jack Whitehall cut a casual figure on Saturday as he arrived in Sydney with fiancée Roxy Horner and their daughter Elsie.

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The Independent’s political editor David Maddox and White House correspondent Andrew Feinberg were at the Hay Adams hotel opposite the White House as Brexiteer Brits hosted the biggest inauguration party in town and plotted a populist right future with their US allies

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Bluebirds supporters will march towards Cardiff City Stadium ahead of the South Wales derby

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Administration to send 100 to 200 officers to city on day two of new presidency, Wall Street Journal reportsDonald Trump’s incoming presidential administration plans to launch a large immigration raid in Chicago the day after he takes office, according to unnamed officials talking to various media outlets.Federal immigration officers will target more than 300 people, focusing on those with histories of violent crimes, one official told the Associated Press, marking Trump’s initial attempt toward fulfilling his campaign promise of large-scale deportations. Continue reading...

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Bluebirds supporters will march towards Cardiff City Stadium ahead of the South Wales derby

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