64 minutes ago ‘This is about witnesses speaking their truth’: Prince Harry gets his day in court against Murdoch’s newspapers

The Duke of Sussex and the former Labour deputy leader Tom Watson are the last two claimants still suingAn extraordinary personal legal battle which has been years in preparation is to pit one of the most famous members of the British royal family against the world’s best-known media baron this week. On Tuesday Prince Harry’s lawsuit against Rupert Murdoch’s newspaper group, owners of the Sun and the now defunct News of the World, will officially begin at the High Court in London.Fifth in line to the throne, King Charles’s younger son lives in self-imposed exile in California, but is due to appear in court in person once the case gets fully under way next month. The Duke of Sussex, 40, is suing News Group Newspapers (NGN), over claims that journalists on his popular titles worked unlawfully with private investigators, delving into his private life, between 1996 and 2011. He sees himself as the last man standing in a struggle to get the newspapers to take legal responsibility for the...

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52 minutes ago Andrew Tate's millions 'were laundered through four British bank accounts run by woman based in the West Country', court documents reveal

The woman, whose accounts were linked to a property in the West Country, transferred as much as $12million (almost £10million) through four accounts, an investigation has found.

Economics

10 hours ago Arsenal's draw with Aston Villa highlighted one glaringly obvious flaw that WILL cost Gunners the Premier League title, writes DANNY MURPHY

DANNY MURPHY: The tension even filtered its way to Mikel Arteta who has been less excitable on the touchline in general this season but reverted to type as his side lost their way at the Emirates.

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1 hour ago ‘Should we grieve, rejoice or cry?’: Palestinians in Gaza react to ceasefire

Celebrations break out across the territory but many are worried ceasefire will break down and war will resumeIsrael-Gaza war – latest updatesPalestinians in Gaza celebrated the ceasefire that came into effect at 9.15am GMT on Sunday, describing “the most beautiful joy in the world” after 15 months of devastating war that has killed tens of thousands there and laid waste to swaths of the territory.“I feel very beautiful. We hope that God will complete this joy and that we return to our homes and lands safely. This is the most beautiful joy in the world, thank God,” said Moaz Qirqiz, 46. Continue reading...

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3 hours ago John Barrowman says he's been 'blackballed' from showbiz as he starts new tour

The 57-year-old actor was accused of exposing himself on set multiple times.

Culture

19 hours ago Are YOU tired of life? You could be one of the thousands suffering a new mental health syndrome that's baffling doctors. But the good news is there are solutions that don't involve medication...

Jane is 86 and describes herself as 'reasonably healthy'. But having outlived her husband and most of her friends, it has dawned on her that life has become no fun any more.

Science

64 minutes ago ‘Reactionary nihilism’: how a rightwing movement strives to end US democracy

Money, Lies, and God exposes a Christian nationalist movement funded by the super-rich seeking to secure their wealth at the expense of othersThere is a “real and very, very present” threat to the US from a shadowy collection of rightwing leaders, a new book on the movement behind Donald Trump warns, with the aim being “an end to pluralistic democracy”.Katherine Stewart, a journalist who specializes in the religious right, spent years researching the money and influence that has aided and encouraged tens of millions of Americans in their worship at the throne of Trump. Continue reading...

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35 hours ago 'Fury' of Bonnie Blue's rugby player husband after she slept with 1,057 men in 24 hours as friends expose real story

Bonnie Blue embarked on a sleazy mission to bed 1000 men in 12 hours last Saturday. I can exclusively reveal, that those shocked by her antics include, it is believed, her estranged husband Ollie Davidson.

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2 hours ago Warm weather threatens Epiphany ice water plunges for Russia's Orthodox Christians

Thousands of Russians celebrating the Orthodox Christian feast day of Epiphany, where worshippers bathe in the icy waters of frozen lakes and rivers, have been forced to cancel their traditional ceremonies due to unusually warm winter temperatures

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6 hours ago Andy Murray's real personality came as big 'surprise' after it was exposed on TV show

There have been regular gripes about Sir Andy Murray's personality, but the tennis legend proved that those who often stuck a knife into him were mistaken

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4 hours ago Pictured: The angelic faced schoolgirl who led baying teen mob to stab transgender girl nine times for lying about her gender

Summer Betts-Ramsey, 20, was sentenced to four-and-a-half years in a Young Offender Institution plus another four years on licence this week after she repeatedly stabbed her victim in London.

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6 hours ago Save £40 on Armani Si Passione perfume ahead of Valentine’s Day in flash sale

With Valentine's Day fast approaching, why not snag your partner's favourite fragrance or a stunning new scent from a luxury brand without breaking the bank, thanks to this flash sale

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5 hours ago It was dubbed the 'Prison for the 21st Century', within days it exploded in an 'orgy of violence'

Just days after the Royal opening of Forest Bank Prison dozens of hooded inmates lit fires and barricaded themselves in their wing during a seven hour riot

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5 hours ago The Westminster whistleblower: how my friend Sergei tried to expose the Kremlin plot against Britain

Russian-born UK citizen and Tory party activist Sergei Cristo fought to make MI5 sit up and take notice of the Russian political interference operation now threatening democracy in Britain – and around the worldIn the dark days of the spring in 2022, as Russian troops terrorised Bucha and every day brought shocking new scenes of Ukrainians fleeing for their lives, I rang an old acquaintance, Sergei Cristo. Cristo is a Russian-born British citizen and I prepared for what I suspected might be a long conversation: he is a talker. He was born in Rostov-on-Don in southern Russia, but he moved to Britain when he was 19 and it’s fair to say we’re not the most obvious of allies. He loves the royal family and is a passionate Conservative party activist. He used to be on the committee of a donor club for young Conservatives, “and then I became vice-chairman, I knew the cabinet, I knew the leader, everybody”.He’s not kidding. He has photos of himself with everyone from Margaret Thatcher to Bor...

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9 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

Economics

5 hours ago Jack Draper retires injured as Alcaraz marches into Australian Open last eight

Draper forced to retire at 7-5, 6-1 down to No 3 seedThree five-setters in row catch up with British hopeAfter an unforgettable week filled with frantic comebacks, limitless adrenaline and the satisfaction of pounding past old mental and physical barriers, defeat came quickly for a physically ruined Jack Draper on the vast, lonely surrounds of Rod Laver Arena.Across from a special young player on the path towards all-time greatness, Draper’s brilliant Australian Open run ended with a retirement in the fourth round as he was defeated 7-5, 6-1 ret. by Carlos Alcaraz on Sunday afternoon AEST. Continue reading...

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5 hours ago Donald Trump inauguration LIVE: Thousands march in Washington DC to rally against President

Donald Trump will succeed Joe Biden in the White House from January 20, when he takes the oath of office in Washington D.C

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9 hours ago Bank of England interest rate cuts and how you may be affected amid inflation change

This week has seen inflation figures drop, changing many economists' outlook on future interest rate changes

Economics

7 hours ago Families of wildfire victims mired in grief, questioning what more could have been done

Many families in California are full of grief and questions about what more they could have done to save their loved ones from the deadly wildfires

Events

5 hours ago The Greater Manchester neighbourhood where people fear that they'll be priced out

A massive regeneration scheme is starting in Salford Crescent with thousands of new homes on the way

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13 hours ago Benefit fraudsters will have cash seized from bank accounts under new crackdown

New planned powers will mean that money can be reclaimed from people who have committed fraud and are not on benefits or PAYE

Economics

8 hours ago Alabama refuge is a paradise for birders and thousands of migrating sandhill cranes

Flooded cornfields near the Tennessee River in northern Alabama are a paradise for birders who flock to see tens of thousands of migrating sandhill cranes every winter

Events

6 hours ago This disturbing new rental trend shows just how broken Britain’s housing market really is

It only takes a quick skim through London’s depressingly exploitative ‘room for rent’ adverts to realise that live-in landlords are inflicting increasingly unreasonable conditions on their tenants. Helen Coffey investigates the creeping practice that restricts a lodger’s access to their own room and asks the experts whether there is any legal pushback

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19 hours ago Debenhams shoppers flock to buy £45 fleece jumper reduced to £22 that's 'perfect' for dog walks

"Lovely soft and warm top. Perfect for walks with my doggy"

Economics

8 hours ago Scotland facing fraud ‘epidemic’ as more than 80 per cent of crimes go unsolved

Scottish Labour warn the number of crimes being recorded has surged, but the amount of cases being solved has collapsed.

Events

6 hours ago Solar farms are booming in the US and putting thousands of hungry sheep to work

The booming solar industry has found an unlikely mascot in sheep as large-scale solar farms crop up across the U.S. and in the fields of Texas

Politics

19 hours ago NHS forced to pay out over £31million for violent assaults on health staff

NHs staff have received payouts in 1,496 cases totalling £31.4million over the last seven years, NHS records show - and legal fees of £28.4m nearly doubled the bill for the taxpayer

Economics

14 hours ago Anthony Hopkins is supported by wife Stella Arroyave at the Joy Awards in Saudi Arabia after his home burned down in the LA wildfires

The Oscar-winning actor, 87, tragically lost his home in the Pacific Palisades fire , the largest raging within the LA area which has destroyed thousands of structures.

Events

7 hours ago Reuniting ice hockey’s Wembley Wizards 40 years on as legendary Scottish team honoured

Forty years ago, Fife was in the grip of the miners’ strike - a year-long, bitter industrial dispute that left a lasting mark on communities across the Kingdom. Amid the picket lines and the hardship, one success story captured the imagination of thousands.

Politics

22 hours ago On LA fire lines, inmates shoulder heavy packs and tackle dangerous work for less than $30 a day

Over 1,100 California inmates have worked around the clock to help fight Los Angeles-area fires that have killed at least 25 people and destroyed thousands of homes

Economics

16 hours ago More than 70 protesters arrested in Trafalgar Square after police line broken

Thousands of pro-Palestine demonstrators marched from a static rally in Whitehall to Trafalgar Square on Saturday.

Events

8 hours ago Brits taught how to shoplift through TikTok as it becomes our new 'national sport'

TikTok has become an unexpected teacher of criminality, exposing young people to 'attitudes and behaviours which normalise everyday dishonesty and everyday cheating' boffins reckon

Politics

26 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 Protesters arrested in Trafalgar Square after breaking police line on march

Thousands of pro-Palestine demonstrators marched from a static rally in Whitehall to Trafalgar Square on Saturday.

Events

11 hours ago Special effects expert who staged crazy bank heist... straight out of one of his movies

Gary Robert Hill stormed into the Arab National Bank in Mayfair last summer with an imitation firearm after he hit financial hardship when he was forced out of his job in special effects

Politics

27 hours ago February 2025 payment dates for benefits and pensions as DWP cuts rumoured

All the essential cost of living information you need

Economics

20 hours ago I’ve covered deadly wildfires for seven years. It doesn’t have to be this way

While the LA fires have been described as unprecedented, here in California we have experience with this kind of fireOver the last seven years, I have covered three of the four deadliest wildfires in modern US history. From the smoldering, forested lots of Paradise to the leveled Lahaina homes overlooking the Pacific, I’ve documented the stories of people who ran for their lives, held the hands of badly burned fire victims and trudged alongside families searching for their missing loved ones.But nothing prepared me for the overwhelming sense of loss that permeates Altadena in the aftermath of the Eaton fire. It’s not just the figures, though they are shocking – nearly 7,000 homes burned and at least 16 dead. Instead, it is the thought that kept returning to me as I surveyed the blackened remnants of homes and so many lives laid bare: it did not have to be this way. Continue reading...

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13 hours ago Thousands raised for charity who provide 'lifeline' for heartbroken families

The generous donations of Mirror readers to our Christmas Appeal means the charity Missing People can support devastated families as they search for their loved ones

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29 hours ago Three supermarkets now cheaper than Aldi for basket of food essentials as budget retailer drops to fourth place

Aldi is the only retailer to increase in price in our weekly comparison of essentials like bread and milk

Economics

20 hours ago I’ve covered deadly wildfires for seven years. It doesn’t have to be this way | Dani Anguiano

While the LA fires have been described as unprecedented, here in California we have experience with this kind of fireOver the last seven years, I have covered three of the four deadliest wildfires in modern US history. From the smoldering, forested lots of Paradise to the leveled Lahaina homes overlooking the Pacific, I’ve documented the stories of people who ran for their lives, held the hands of badly burned fire victims and trudged alongside families searching for their missing loved ones.But nothing prepared me for the overwhelming sense of loss that permeates Altadena in the aftermath of the Eaton fire. It’s not just the figures, though they are shocking – nearly 7,000 homes burned and at least 16 dead. Instead, it is the thought that kept returning to me as I surveyed the blackened remnants of homes and so many lives laid bare: it did not have to be this way.Dani Anguiano is a reporter for Guardian US and the coauthor of Fire in Paradise: An American Tragedy Continue reading...

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14 hours ago Paddy the Baddy settles 'Insta beef' with fight with rival but 'refuses to release choke'

UFC star Paddy Pimblett went toe to toe with Dennis Frimpong but had to be dragged off him during an exposive sparring match at Frimpong's gym, Manchester Top Team

Politics

32 hours ago Nearly £3m of free school meal debt wiped out during cost of living crisis

Green MSP Ross Greer hailed the write-off after his party had pushed for a fund to help parents.

Economics

20 hours ago ITV The Masked Singer's Kingfisher identity rumours addressed by Paul Whitehouse as he 'exposes' real celeb

The Masked Singer's Kingfisher has fans of the ITV show wondering exactly which celebrity is behind-the-mask - and comedian Paul Whitehouse has finally addressed whether it's him

Events

14 hours ago Tens of thousands take to streets across UK to march in solidarity with oppressed women around world

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

Politics

34 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

20 hours ago Protesters warned to disperse or face arrest after breaking police line on march

Thousands of pro-Palestine demonstrators marched from a static rally in Whitehall to Trafalgar Square on Saturday.

Events

14 hours ago Mikel Arteta makes feelings clear in pointed message to Arsenal chiefs after Aston Villa blow

Arsenal's lack of squad depth was exposed as Aston Villa came from 2-0 down to draw in the Premier League on Saturday against an injury-depleted side at the Emirates Stadium

Politics

20 hours ago Carer sits on vulnerable woman and screams in her face as horrifying abuse exposed

Disgraced Joseph Jones was captured using his body weight to restrain the defenceless victim.

Events

16 hours ago Thousands of people enjoy art on a frozen Minneapolis lake despite bone

Saturday was cold even for Minneapolis, but that didn’t stop thousands of people from tromping out onto a frozen lake to immerse themselves in art, make new friends — and try their best to stay warm

Politics

20 hours ago Ryan Reynolds buys second soccer team amid Justin Baldoni legal battle

Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney are heading to Colombia

Events

16 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

Politics

21 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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16 hours ago Santander considers UK exit amid frustrations with high street banking

Spanish group reviewing its presence in the country as returns lag other markets

Politics

22 hours ago Man convicted of murdering friend in brutal attack at Redbridge park pavilion

Witnesses heard shouting and victim was later found with severe injuries

Events

19 hours ago Councillor issues apology over 'silly comment' after thousands left without water

He faced a backlash after saying he was looking forward to a 'nice shower' at the Caernarfon Travelodge

Politics

23 hours ago Sex, drugs and a lot more than rock’n’roll: 50 years of Triple J, Australia’s youth radio station

On this day in 1975, 2JJ – which later became Triple J – started broadcasting, exposing Australia to banned songs, swear words and radical politics. Those who were there reflect on the anarchy and the legacyFifty years since the launch of 2JJ, or Double Jay – the station that became Triple J in 1981 – radio’s former enfant terrible is now legacy media. Once the cornerstone of Australian popular music and youth culture, it risks irrelevance as listener numbers dwindle in the face of social media and streaming services. Or, as its defenders will argue, maybe the critics are simply nostalgic for when Australia’s youth radio station was aimed at them: there is a saying within the ABC that on the second day that Double Jay was on air, someone rang up and complained that it wasn’t as good as it used to be.When Double Jay launched at 11am on Sunday 19 January 1975, the brief from Arthur Wyndam, then ABC’s head of radio, was that the station should: give public concerts, expose the public t...

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20 hours ago The Masked Singer fans 'expose' Teeth's identity as they 'crack' cryptic clues

The Masked Singer UK viewers are convinced they know the identity of Teeth, thanks to some cryptic clues.

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23 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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