2 hours ago There's no way back for me on Strictly, heartbroken Giovanni tells KATIE HIND, as he opens up on his romance with an older woman, and reveals his sweet message to British fans...

For so long, his smile was replaced by a furrowed brow. Now, Giovanni Pernice's famous beam is back. At last, as the Strictly star reveals to me in this exclusive interview, his life is back on the up.

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17 hours ago James Martin's Saturday Morning turns awkward as new chef refuses to share secret recipe live on air

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

Society

6 hours ago Man City's £1billion splurge signals end of historic Premier League charges case

Manchester City are set to complete a number of major signings in the January transfer window, including Lens centre-back Abdukodir Khusanov and Eintracht Frankfurt forward Omar Marmousch

Economics

4 hours ago Anthony Taylor 'fine' as fighter taken out on wheelchair following Misfits Boxing 20 knockout by Darren Till

The American is fine after a scary incident following his Misfits Boxing 20 bout

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2 hours ago Upcoming Danny Boyle film 28 Years Later is inspired by Brexit, says writer of horror sequel set to hit screens

Oscar-winning director Danny Boyle 's new zombie apocalypse film was inspired by the 2016 Brexit referendum, a writer has revealed.

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6 hours ago Smiling Sophie: New photo of Duchess of Edinburgh as she marks 60th birthday

The duchess is set to celebrate the milestone at home with the Duke of Edinburgh on Monday at her Bagshot Park home.

Culture

19 hours 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...

Society

9 hours ago Arne Slot pays tribute to Liverpool players who have 'proved me wrong again'

Liverpool looked set to drop points at Brentford but two late goals from substitute Darwin Nunez handed Arne Slot's side a hard-fought victory to keep them top of the Premier League table with a gap to those below

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5 hours ago Shaun Murphy hits maximum 147 break to set up Masters final against world champion Kyren Wilson

Murphy confidently knocked in the colours off their spots to write history at the Masters

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3 hours ago Secret diary of Hitler's English girlfriend sheds new light on dictator's life

Adolf Hitler's English girlfriend Unity Mitford kept a secret diary which is set to shed more light on the life of the Nazi dictator - and his relationships with women

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26 hours ago Kim Kardashian teases new romance after 'lying' about staying single in latest trailer for Hulu show

'I had the intention of staying single. I was fully lying to you guys,' she confessed with a playful smirk in a confessional.

Culture

4 hours ago Misfits Boxing 20: Darren Till delivers brutal knockout to Anthony Taylor on debut as KSI makes huge announcement

Former UFC star did not disappoint in the Manchester event after Tommy Fury withdrawal

Politics

20 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

9 hours ago West Ham set to confirm Maxwel Cornet exit as Genoa loan deal is agreed

The winger’s loan spell at Southampton will be terminated

Economics

5 hours ago Till vs Taylor LIVE! Boxing result, fight stream, latest updates and reaction from Misfits Boxing 20

Former UFC star still headlines Manchester event after Tommy Fury withdrawal

Sport

3 hours ago Australian Open 2025: Sabalenka v Andreeva under way; Draper v Alcaraz to come – live

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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4 hours ago Kansas City Chiefs cruise past Texans to reach seventh straight AFC title game

Chiefs see off Texans 23-14 to reach AFC title gameSwift and Clark take to Arrowhead for playoff contestPatrick Mahomes threw for 177 yards and a touchdown, most of it going to best buddy Travis Kelce, and the Kansas City Chiefs beat the Houston Texans 23-14 on Saturday to advance to the AFC championship game for the seventh consecutive season.With girlfriend Taylor Swift watching alongside WNBA star Caitlin Clark from a suite, Kelce had seven catches for 117 yards and a score, helping the Chiefs (16-2) keep alive their dream of winning an unprecedented third consecutive Super Bowl title. Continue reading...

Politics

21 hours ago What Spain’s property ‘100 per cent’ tax hike means for Brits looking for their dream holiday home

Spain's prime minister has set out plans to increase property taxes for non-EU buyers, which could drive Brits to purchase holiday homes elsewhere

Society

14 hours ago Katic path clear, Dessers exit rules 'set' and £5m Besiktas plot goes beyond Lawrence – Rangers transfer bulletin

Rangers have started their January business and things look to be ramping up at Ibrox

Economics

9 hours ago Darren Till vs Anthony Taylor fight result including Misfits Boxing 20 undercard

Darren Till takes on Anthony Taylor tonight after Tommy Fury pulled out of their fight after Till threatened to kick him in the head during their bout

Sport

4 hours ago Gladiators star Apollo left 'very worried' after being 'harassed on set by sinister stalker' as BBC bosses 'increase security and call in police'

Gladiators star Apollo has reportedly been harassed by a female stalker while filming the hit BBC show in Sheffield, with bosses calling in the police to investigate.

Events

8 hours ago Arsenal: Mikel Arteta 'very worried' as William Saliba set for tests on hamstring injury

Gunners struggled in defence against Aston Villa in Saliba’s absence

Politics

23 hours ago Taylor Swift surfaces with family in NYC after Justin Baldoni 'brought her up' in Blake Lively lawsuit

The sighting comes amid claims she was was left 'perplexed' by Justin Baldoni 's supposed claim that Blake Lively enlisted her to 'pressure' him in his explosive new lawsuit.

Society

15 hours ago Omar Marmoush bids Eintracht Frankfurt emotional farewell ahead of £67m Man City transfer

Manchester City are set to secure the services of Eintracht Frankfurt striker Omar Marmoush in the January transfer window

Economics

10 hours ago Till vs Taylor LIVE! Misfits Boxing 20 fight stream, latest updates and undercard results

Former UFC star still headlines Manchester event after Tommy Fury withdrawal

Sport

6 hours ago Mayhem, murder and music: The most extreme bands of all time as one metal group put their dead frontman on the cover of their album after he committed suicide

For time immemorial, tales of rock and roll excess have dotted the annals of popular music history.

Events

8 hours ago Sad reason Prince Harry's children won't travel to UK with him next month

The Duke of Sussex is due to fly back to London at the end of February - and he will once again travel alone, with Meghan Markle and their children set to remain in California

Politics

15 hours ago Man United ace reaches 'secret' transfer agreement with Ruben Amorim deal set to be completed

Manchester United transfer news as Tyrell Malacia reportedly on the verge of leaving Old Trafford this month

Economics

18 hours ago Till vs Taylor: Fight time, undercard, latest odds, prediction and ring walks tonight

Former UFC star takes on replacement opponent in Misfits Boxing 20 headliner after Tommy Fury withdrawal

Sport

6 hours ago Royal 'secret weapon' Duchess Sophie celebrates 60th birthday with stunning new portrait

Sophie looks happy and relaxed in the Palace-released image, captured by London-based portrait, fashion and commercial photographer Christina Ebenezer at Bagshot Park this month

Events

9 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

Politics

18 hours ago 'I saved over £160 on my bills by following one simple Martin Lewis tip'

The TV licence fee is set to increase from April, but a man has said there are some things you want to know about it. You could save yourself a lot of money

Economics

19 hours ago How to watch Till vs Taylor: TV channel and live stream for Misfits Boxing 20 tonight

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

Sport

7 hours ago Faces of the 33 Hamas hostages set to be freed in first phase of Gaza ceasefire

Hundreds of Israeli hostages were captured during the October 7 attack with Hamas militants kidnapping them and taking them into Gaza where they have remained for 15 months

Events

9 hours ago Huge change to UK driving licences to be rolled out this year – and it'll impact millions

Digital driving licences are coming as the UK government is set to roll them out, aiming to use tech to 'transform public services' and make life a whole lot easier

Politics

28 hours ago 'I defy any woman not to fall into the trap': Full inside story of scam that saw wealthy divorcee hand £700,000 to Brad Pitt conmen

Blonde, tanned and beautiful, Anne had a sensational secret. For the past year and a half, she had - she believed - been in an online relationship with Brad Pitt.

Economics

23 hours ago What time is Darren Till vs Anthony Taylor fight? Start time for Misfits Boxing 20

Former UFC title challenger Darren Till is set to make his Misfits debut later this evening, but faces a tough test in the experienced Anthony Taylor

Sport

8 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

Events

9 hours ago The moment I knew: over chicken parma at a noisy pub, he recited an entire poem by heart

A visiting interstate colleague proved the stuff of Dani Netherclift’s literary daydreams – but could Al ever move beyond her couch?Find more stories from The moment I knew series hereIn the spring of 2004, I was working in sales in Melbourne. An IT guy was deployed from our Sydney headquarters to help set up the internet in our new office. Al had a laid-back vibe and played bass in a band and I immediately liked what I saw.I was in my late 20s and had been single for a few years, living what I liked to think of as a kind of Secret Life of Us existence in St Kilda (it was the era), drinking, smoking, reading good literature and writing (unpublished) poetry while dreaming of perfect kisses. Continue reading...

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28 hours ago The Traitors fans left 'emotional wrecks' as the contestants open up during heartfelt dinner party

During the meal every revealed plans for how they'd spend the show's prize money as shared insight into their lives away from the castle.

Sport

9 hours ago Garden gnome lovers urged by cops to set up cameras after wild new crime trend

EXCLUSIVE For the year up to March 2024, a whopping 517,000 items have been nicked from gardens, with over 200 of these being garden gnomes and other ornaments - they’re surprisingly popular targets

Events

10 hours ago Katy Perry gushes about Taylor Swift's Eras Tour years after ending bitter feud

There's no bad blood between Katy Perry and Taylor Swift anymore. The Teenage Dream singer, 40, gushed about Swift's concert in Sydney and their interaction there.

Politics

10 hours ago Man charged with attempted murder of infant found in 'critical condition'

Rhydian Jamieson is set to appear in court on Monday, January 20

Events

10 hours ago Richard Madeley and Judy Finnigan set to reunite for huge new project together

It has been years since they last appeared on TV together

Politics

10 hours ago Where are the original Gladiators now? From prison sentences to successful acting careers and age

Iconic TV show Gladiators is set to make a grand return to screens on Saturday with a BBC reboot, over three decades since it first aired. Find out where the originals are now.

Events

11 hours ago Man living on cruise ships for last 23 years now facing one big problem

A sea loving man gave up his top dog job as an international finance director to set sail and live on a cruise ship, but now he admits that he struggles to adapt to being back on dry land

Politics

11 hours ago Bulldozers kill man in tent in Atlanta clearing homeless camp near MLK’s church

The city was clearing the area around the Ebenezer Baptist church before the MLK Day celebration on MondayCity workers in Atlanta have killed a man living in a tent while clearing a homeless encampment with construction equipment near Martin Luther King’s famous Georgia church.The death of Cornelius Taylor on Thursday afternoon resulted from an effort to reduce the visibility of people without shelter near the city’s historic Ebenezer Baptist church as an accommodation for crowds expected in the area to celebrate King this weekend and on Monday, the federal holiday dedicated to the civil rights leader’s life and legacy. Taylor’s death has infuriated homelessness advocates and prompted a round of soul searching among city leaders. Continue reading...

Events

11 hours ago Who pays for the presidential inauguration? These are some of the major donors

Inaugural committee set to raise more than $200 million, with any leftover funds likely to be used for a Trump presidential library

Politics

11 hours ago Police appeal after man 'set fire to Scots flat and jumped from balcony'

“The area was busy at the time and I am appealing to anyone who witnessed this incident and who has not already spoken to police to contact us."

Events

11 hours ago Gladiators Wolf star snubbed in BBC reboot as he claims he'd '100 percent' dominate new cast

The Gladiators revival is set for a second series on the BBC this weekend with viewers seeing the likes of Sabre, Legend and Diamond returning to the arena.

Politics

11 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

12 hours ago Darren Till vs Anthony Taylor LIVE: Time, fight card and Misfits results including Afghan Dan

Darren Till should be taking on Tommy Fury tonight but the brother of former heavyweight world champion Tyson pulled out - and Till will now face Misfits stalwart Taylor

Politics

11 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

12 hours 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

Politics

13 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...

Events

15 hours ago Never have stale crisps again nine invaluable things I’ve learned from TikTok

As the platform bows out in the US, here is my carefully curated list of the best things it’s taught meChinese rival app Xiaohongshu is overwhelmed by ‘TikTok refugees’ in USThe average TikTok user spends almost one hour each day on the app. However, the screen time of American users is about to be rapidly reduced, as the app is set to be banned in the USA.On Friday the US Supreme Court rejected an appeal against a law that would see the social media platform banned over national security concerns. TikTok’s China-based parent company ByteDance had challenged the law, arguing that it violates free speech protections for more than 170 million users in the US. However, in an unanimous vote the ruling was upheld meaning the app must now find an approved buyer for an American version by Sunday or be blocked.The outgoing US President Joe Biden has said he will not be enforcing the ban, instead leaving it up to President-elect Donald Trump’s administration. While there are rumours the ban ...

Politics

13 hours ago Creamy tomato soup that's 'better than Heinz' contains one secret ingredient

One TikTok user has shared her recipe for creamy tomato soup with deliciously crispy homemade croutons - and the dish packs in 20g of protein

Events

15 hours ago Lanarkshire dog groomer has thriving business thanks to Business Gateway support

Newly qualified dog groomer, Anca Simtea, took the plunge to set up her own dog grooming service in the summer, launching The Groom Studio Cumbernauld in August.

Politics

13 hours ago Man City could target 'next Jordan Pickford' as next stage of Pep Guardiola rebuild

18-year-old Sunderland goalkeeper Matty Young is said to be on City's radar

Events

15 hours ago Australian Open 2025: Kecmanovic v Rune in fifth set, Keys beats jeered Collins – 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 Rob 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

14 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

Events

15 hours ago Alison Hammond, 49, packs on the PDA as she puts on a VERY passionate display with her toyboy boyfriend David, 27

The This Morning presenter, 49, made sure to show that their romance is still going strong as they couldn't keep their hands off each other during the loved-up stroll to the shops.

Politics

14 hours ago ‘Brave’ public detain woman, 47, in kitchen knife attack on Dover street

Kent Police say the victim, a woman in her 50s, was walking in Biggin Street in the Kent seaside town when she was set upon with a large kitchen knife

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