13 minutes ago Novak Djokovic snubs Australian Open interview and walks off to crowd boos

Novak Djokovic was in no mood to stick around to complete his on-court interview with Jim Courier after booking his spot in the Australian Open quarter-finals

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24 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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3 hours ago Shop raid gang's reign of terror in Surrey's 'Beverly Hills' left a designer store worker so traumatised that she quit. So why did police want to let them off scot

Paige Mengers was left angry at the police's response after her designer store, Phoenix Style in Cobham was targeted by two robbers who stole four bags worth over £17,000 in total

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27 hours ago AP Photos: Japanese bathe in icy water at a Tokyo shrine to purify their souls

Dozens of people soaked and splashed themselves in painfully icy cold water in a pool at a Tokyo shrine, adhering to Japanese tradition to purify the soul and pray for good health in the new year

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7 hours ago 18 brilliant restaurants and places to eat within an hour's drive from Cardiff well worth the journey

If you fancy traveling outside the Welsh capital for a great dinner out there are some brilliant options

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22 minutes ago Yoon supporters break into South Korean court after president’s detention extended

Nearly 40 people treated for injuries as 46 arrested for violence

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31 hours ago Air fryer users stunned as 'perfect' poached eggs are cooked in just minutes

The notoriously tricky to cook poached egg can be perfected in the increasingly popular air fryer in only 10 minutes and you just need two basic ingredients - here’s how to do it

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7 hours ago Cocaine dealer kept stash in fake soup tin and had 'invoice book' of customers

Police found cocaine worth more than £6,000 and thousands of pounds in cash at 58-year-old Tracey Crew's house

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5 hours ago Scotland boss Gregor Townsend holds court on Dave Cherry status, Freddy Douglas and Six Nations training plans

Experience of squad heartens head coach ahead of Six Nations

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35 minutes ago TikTok Influencers from across the world react to US ban as app 'goes dark' for its 170million American users over concerns about its links to the Chinese government: 'Come back soon!'

The Chinese-based video app has officially shut down its services for 170 million American TikTokers after the Supreme Court allowed the ban in a shock ruling on Friday.

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8 hours ago Expert says check your change for these three UK coins worth more than £3,000

These coins need to be from particular years and may need to contain specific errors to be particularly valuable.

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5 hours ago Teeth whitener that's 30% off is worth 'every penny' for a gleaming smile

If you've set yourself a New Year's resolution to transform your oral health, shoppers are currently snapping up MySweetSmile's latest whitening bundles – and they're on sale

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2 hours ago We tried the new Terry's Chocolate Orange Cream Egg and there was a problem with the goo

Cadbury's Creme Eggs have some competition this Easter

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13 hours ago Man City scrap transfer plan as they advance on £250m move NOW for Pep Guardiola

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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8 hours ago Justin Baldoni's lawyer slams Blake Lively's 'heinous final pivot' in rollercoaster court battle

Lively and her husband Ryan Reynolds were sued for defamation Thursday by Baldoni and his publicists, who say the actress cooked up a scheme to kill their careers.

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3 hours ago Unlikely royal splashes out the most on clothes and it's not Kate or Meghan

One female member of the Royal Family is reported to have spent over £100k on clothes in the last year - and despite their fashion icon status, it isn't Kate or Meghan

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17 hours ago Paramedic stole £3,000 worth of NHS medical equipment during pandemic to sell on eBay

Rainer Morgan-Kavanaugh stole £3,000 worth of medical equipment including an oxygen canister and heart monitor from a storeroom that left ambulances without vital equipment

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12 hours ago Shoplifting gang's reign of terror in Surrey's 'Beverly Hills' left a designer store worker so traumatised that she quit. So why did police want to let them off scot

Paige Mengers was left angry at the police's response after her designer store, Phoenix Style in Cobham was targeted by two robbers who stole four bags worth over £17,000 in total

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3 hours ago Man Utd January transfer state of play as Red Devils plan SIX exits and two signings

Ruben Amorim needs to sell before he can buy this month - he has no money to spend because Manchester United splashed out nearly £180million in the summer

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29 hours ago World's richest sports billionaires you didn't know about – £16bn footballer to £78bn mogul

While many would assume that Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi are the richest athletes of all time thanks to incredible contracts, their net worth pales in comparison to other stars

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12 hours ago Oregon man who kidnapped a Seattle woman and kept her in a makeshift cell gets life sentence

An Oregon man has been sentenced to life in federal prison after being convicted of kidnapping and sexually assaulting two women in separate instances Portland television station KGW reports 31-year-old Negasi Zuberi was sentenced Friday in federal court in Medford

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3 hours ago AI predicts 'erosion' of US democracy at end of Donald Trump's second term

EXCLUSIVE: The Orange Manbaby cometh and fears of an 'oligarchy', economic ruin and the end of the world have erupted – so the Daily Star turned to AI for answers on Earth's most pressing questions

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15 hours ago Two judges shot dead in Iran’s supreme court building, state media say

Unnamed gunman killed Ali Razini and Mohammad Moghisseh before shooting himself, Mezan reportsTwo judges have been killed in a shooting on Saturday at the supreme court building in Tehran, Iranian state media have reported.“This morning, a gunman infiltrated the supreme court in a planned act of assassination of two brave and experienced judges. The two judges were martyred in the act,” the judiciary’s Mizan Online website reported. Continue reading...

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4 hours ago His good guy feminist stance makes Neil Gaiman’s fall from grace all the more ignoble | Catherine Bennett

Allegations of sexual misconduct are proving hard for fans and friends of the ‘geek royalty’ author to process Perhaps uniquely in the history of #MeToo, the women now alleging sexual misconduct on the part of the fantasy writer Neil Gaiman would appear to have their alleged perpetrator’s full support. Back when this movement seemed full of potential, in 2018, Gaiman urged the public to believe women like Christine Blasey Ford, whose allegations of sexual assault by Brett Kavanaugh were then being trashed.“On a day like today it’s worth saying,” Gaiman wrote. “I believe survivors. Men must not close our eyes and minds to what happens to women in this world.” Continue reading...

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15 hours ago Two supreme court judges are shot dead in Iran's top courthouse by gunman who 'killed himself with his own handgun as he was fleeing'

Ali Razini and Mohammad Moghisseh were shot Saturday morning after a gunman opened fire in the Supreme Court in a 'planned assassination', according to the judiciary's website.

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5 hours ago TikTok ban latest: App goes dark with ‘temporarily unavailable’ message but hopes Trump will save it

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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17 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

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7 hours ago TikTok goes dark 90 minutes before deadline but posts message suggesting Trump could save it

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

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17 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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7 hours ago TikTok ban live: App goes offline with message saying it’s ‘temporarily unavailable’ but suggests Trump could save it

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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19 hours ago Get 30% off 'worth every penny' teeth whitener perfect for anyone with tea or coffee stains

'My upper two front teeth seemed to always get the bulk of tea and coffee stains, but this did the best whitening job'

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9 hours ago Tennis star collapses in shower before match at Australian Open: 'Everything was black'

French tennis star Corentin Moutet has revealed that he passed out while in the shower less than an hour before walking onto court to play Learner Tien at the Australian Open.

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19 hours ago TikTok 'refugees' flock to Rednote as experts warn Chinese app could suffer same fate

Users are flocking to another social media video app following the Supreme Court upholding the TikTok ban, but with it appearing the same, experts warn Rednote could face the same fate

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14 hours ago Wetherspoons closes more pubs in UK – see which boozers have called last orders

Wetherspoons' 2024 report reveals the chain sold over two dozen pubs, raking in a multi-million-pound cash boost as it continues to downsize its portfolio

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21 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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19 hours ago Inside Snooker legend Stephen Hendry's net worth and girlfriend 20 years younger than him

The Scottish great is a seven-time snooker world champion and now BBC pundit, but what about his personal life?

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22 hours ago Reforms of new Troubles commission needed to secure trust of families, says Benn

The Northern Ireland Secretary acknowledged there is scepticism about the Independent Commission for Reconciliation and Information Recovery.

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19 hours ago Loner paedophile thought he was telling a girl, 14, she'd look 'sexy in a swimming costume'

Giles Cockett was jailed at Bradford Crown Court

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22 hours ago Indian police volunteer convicted of rape, murder of a trainee doctor that led to protests

An Indian court has found a police volunteer guilty of the rape and murder of a trainee doctor, a crime that sparked nationwide protests and hospital strikes last year

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21 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 ...

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24 hours ago Two Iranian Supreme Court judges assassinated and one wounded in Tehran

Assailant reportedly kills himself after opening fire at judges

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22 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...

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25 hours ago Nobody could help me with my psychosis. Then I was sent to jail for holding up a shop with a toy gun

I didn’t remember committing my crime but I knew I had fallen through the cracks of the system. Could prison really be my salvation?Sixteen months ago, I somehow found myself standing bewildered in the dock of a magistrates court, at my own bail hearing for attempted armed robbery, wondering if I was really there or not. I had inexplicably gone into a shop with a toy gun at 7.30am, pointed it at the cashier and screamed at him for money while in a psychotic, delusional state. In my mind, I hadn’t committed a crime at all; I was merely acting out a scene from a film. Legally I had committed a Schedule 15 offence – a list that includes kidnapping, sex offences, manslaughter and soliciting murder, grave crimes that can result in a maximum of 14 years’ custody. Bail wasn’t even considered, as the magistrate believed I underestimated the seriousness of my crime, didn’t think I’d surrender to my bail conditions and saw me as a flight risk. I don’t know if he banged a gavel or not – I like...

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22 hours ago Emma Raducanu stays positive but has ‘no excuses’ after Australian Open rout

British No 2 beaten 6-1, 6-0 by Iga Swiatek in third round‘Given the preparation I had, I have to be grateful’Emma Raducanu says she leaves Melbourne positive about her progress and development despite suffering the heaviest defeat of her grand slam career to Iga Swiatek, the No 2 seed, in the third round of the Australian Open.“Three weeks ago when I was in Auckland, at the end of last year, I was doing pool rehab. I think to be on a tennis court playing matches and competing is something I have to be grateful for. I started hitting when I came here 18 days ago. I have to take a positive that I was able to beat two top opponents in the first two rounds,” said Raducanu. Continue reading...

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28 hours ago 'Help me get back to what I do best... rescuing monster fish', begs wildlife lover

Man lost more than £60K worth of rare and exotic creatures

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23 hours ago Australian Open 2025: Kecmanovic v Rune, 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 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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34 hours ago US and Turks and Caicos to inquire into failed SpaceX launch leading to debris

Starship test sent orange-glowing shards streaking over northern Caribbean and forced airlines to divert flightsThe US Federal Aviation Administration and officials from the Turks and Caicos Islands have launched investigations into SpaceX’s explosive Starship rocket test that sent debris streaking over the northern Caribbean and forced airlines to divert dozens of flights.“There are no reports of public injury, and the FAA is working with SpaceX and appropriate authorities to confirm reports of public property damage on Turks and Caicos,” said the FAA, which oversees private rocket launch activity. Continue reading...

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24 hours 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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35 hours ago Helen Flanagan's cryptic Instagram post after being banned from driving

Former Coronation Street star Helen Flanagan had said her boyfriend Robbie Talbot was driving her Audi when it was caught speeding twice - but was still fined at Wirral Magistrates' Court

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