74 minutes ago Davos is appealing for ‘collaboration in the intelligent age’. Good luck with that

The annual gathering of the globally minded is looking forlorn in the light of Trump 2.0 and trade rowsThis year’s week-long gabfest in the Alpine resort of Davos, which kicks off on Monday, will be held under the banner: “A Call for Collaboration in the Intelligent Age”.Given that it will open as Donald Trump is inaugurated with a promise to jack up import tariffs, trash the Paris climate agreement and put an anti-vaxxer in charge of the US health system, hopes of either collaboration or intelligence being much on display in 2025 appear bleak. Continue reading...

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2 hours ago Strictly's Dianne Buswell shares 'really tough' time as Chris McCausland skips live tour

Strictly Come Dancing star Dianne Buswell has opened up about performing in the show's live tour without fellow winner Chris McCausland, revealing that it's been "really tough"

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68 minutes ago Tyrrell Hatton banks £1.3 million bonus and crucial Ryder Cup boost with landmark win

Tyrrell Hatton won his fifth Rolex Series event on his DP World Tour, clinching the Hero Dubai Desert Classic to get his 2025 season underway in perfect fashion

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26 hours ago Vet shares the two final words she 'hates' hearing people say as their pets die

A hospice vet has said the last moments pet owners share with their furry friends are 'very special', and she 'hates' to hear one very common phrase people say as their animals pass away

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57 minutes ago Ceasefire comes into force as Israel awaits return of hostages and displaced people come to terms with devastation in Gaza – live

Hamas says it will free Romi Gonen, Emily Damari and Doron Steinbrecher after Israel delayed start of ceasefireFull story: Gaza ceasefire begins after delayHow will the Gaza ceasefire and hostage deal work?Israeli tanks continued to shell areas in Gaza as the scheduled time of 8.30am (0630 GMT) for the ceasefire to take effect passed, Reuters reports.Israeli military spokesperson Daniel Hagari said in a brief televised address on Sunday that the political echelon had directed the military to delay implementation and that it retained freedom to continue attacks in the Gaza Strip as long as the ceasefire had not taken effect. Continue reading...

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25 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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3 hours ago Dancing on Ice's Jayne Torvill shares health issues ahead of retiring with Christopher Dean

Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean have announced their retirement from skating, with them set to perform for the final time on live TV on the new series of ITV's Dancing on Ice

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74 minutes ago ‘His soulful best’: Jack Kerouac’s Buddhist writings to be published for the first time

Fifty years after his death, On the Road author’s spiritual reflections show him in a whole new lightHe made his name as the thrill-seeking author of the cult novel On the Road, an anti-establishment icon of the beat generation. But the extent of Jack Kerouac’s deep spirituality is now revealed in his Buddhist writings, which are to be published for the first time.About 30 semi-autobiographical spiritual and soulful stories, musings and poems – with titles such as The Long Night of Life and A Dream Already Ended – have been unearthed more than half a century after his death. All but two short snippets are previously unpublished. Continue reading...

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3 hours ago Jamie Oliver's Caprese tomato soup recipe to 'transport you to sunny Italy'

The fresh and vibrant dish that's perfect for bringing a taste of summer to your table has a unique twist

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2 hours ago The three female hostages Hamas says it will release first under the ceasefire deal

A British-Israeli citizen, a Nova festivalgoer and a veterinary nurse are the three women to be freedIsrael-Gaza war – live updatesA ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas in the Gaza Strip has taken effect, pausing a 15-month war that has brought devastation and political change to the Middle East.As part of the deal, three Israeli hostages are due to be released later on Sunday, named by Hamas as Romi Gonen, Doron Steinbrecher and Emily Damari. Continue reading...

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37 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.

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2 hours ago 'I want to name my son after my late dad – my brother says I'm stealing'

A mum-to-be who is planning on naming her son after her late father has been accused of 'stealing' by her brother, who believes she has no right to use the name

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31 hours ago Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman's son Connor shares rare photos as he celebrates 30th birthday

Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman's son Connor Cruise celebrated his 30th birthday on Friday.

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5 hours ago 'I ignored six strange changes to body like skin issue – then was diagnosed with cancer'

Jon Imondi, 43, from Worcester, felt unhappy and unfulfilled working from home after the pandemic - but his health was suffering too, and he now encourages others to get checked

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95 minutes ago Lovely bubbly! Only Fools And Horses 'Peckham Spring Water' prop bought at auction for seven times as much as sellers expected

The box has the famous line printed on both sides from when it featured in the 1992 Christmas special Mother Nature's Son, which was watched by 20million fans.

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18 hours ago A Broadway dancer vanished from his home over three months ago. His distraught family ‘absolutely’ believes foul play is involved

Zelig Williams, who has performed in hit shows ‘Hamilton’ and ‘MJ The Musical,’ has been missing for over three months and there have been no answers on where he might be. Andrea Cavallier talks to his distraught family who haven’t given up as they share next steps in the search and explain why they believe there will be answers soon

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3 hours ago Courteney Cox shares the ‘gorgeous’ £38 perfume she always carries in her handbag

Courteney Cox has revealed the one perfume she always has to hand in her bag, calling the £38 CocoMoi perfume ‘gorgeous’ and praising it for being ‘small so that you can take it places’

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2 hours ago Jack Draper provides injury update after retiring against Carlos Alcaraz: 'It's a ticking time bomb’

The 23-year-old called it quits trailing 7-5 6-1 on Rod Laver Arena

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33 hours ago Nurse shares harrowing journey with liver cancer including the four 'red flag' symptoms that led to diagnosis

Marissa Antonio was just 39 when the 19cm tumour was discovered - and now, Cancer Research UK has revealed liver cancer death rates have doubled in the last 20 years

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1 hour ago Trump and Musk have launched a new class war. In the UK, we must prepare to defend ourselves | George Monbiot

Across the world, societies are reverting to oligarchies. How to resist? Fight for democracy with all we’ve gotSeldom in recent history has class war been waged so blatantly. Generally, billionaires and hectomillionaires employ concierges to attack the poor on their behalf. But now, freed from shame and embarrassment, they no longer hide their involvement. In the US, the world’s richest man, Elon Musk, will lead the federal assault on the middle and working classes: seeking to slash public spending and the public protections defending people from predatory capital.He shares responsibility for the Department of Government Efficiency with another billionaire, Vivek Ramaswamy. They have been recruiting further billionaires to oversee cuts across government. These plutocrats will not be paid. They will wage their class war pro bono, out of the goodness of their hearts.George Monbiot is a Guardian columnist Continue reading...

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22 hours ago Dubai becomes DP World Tour’s second home as McIlroy and Rahm handed perfect spot for reunion

There has been plenty of talk over growing the game of men's professional golf in recent years, and the DP World Tour have done exactly that with their ventures in Dubai

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3 hours ago European city with £15 hotel rooms to travel to 'before it gets too popular'

Travel influencer Simon Blok has shared a list of 19 cities that he says "you must visit before they become too popular" - but some of his followers have disagreed with his choices

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2 hours ago Noussair Mazraoui fires Man Utd teammates ominous Rangers warning as he names the 'important' star to halt

The blockbuster Battle of Britain could be the perfect platform for one Ibrox star

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2 hours 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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26 hours ago BEL MOONEY: My dad made home movies of our families as our children grew up. Now my brother has edited the films

My son would dearly love to have some records of our family memories, as would I. But what can I do?

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6 hours ago Cosy winter style buys from £21 to add to your wardrobe – including luxe faux fur coat

With the cold weather we've been experiencing, now is the perfect time to upgrade your winter wardrobe with our favourite cosy style buys from River Island, H&M and more

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2 hours ago Courteney Cox shares her 'gorgeous' everyday perfume that she keeps in her handbag

During Courtney Cox's handbag clearout, she found her favourite everyday coconut-scented fragrance which she said is 'gorgeous' and 'small so that you can take it places'

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2 hours ago MrBeast’s degrading game show is a dystopian nightmare – perfect for America in 2025

Amazon’s Beast Games reflects the greed, narcissism and worship of aggro-capitalism that has brought us our second helping of TrumpThe YouTube superstar Jimmy “MrBeast” Donaldson vowed to make his Amazon TV series Beast Games the “biggest reality competition show ever”, and by most metrics, he succeeded.A little over halfway through its run, Beast Games has hit No 1 on Amazon in over 80 countries and is now the streamer’s No 1 unscripted show ever, with over 50 million viewers in just 25 days on the platform. Continue reading...

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26 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

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8 hours ago River Island's trending £45 pink cardigan is the perfect transitional piece for your wardrobe

Brighten up dreary winter days with this sweet knit

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3 hours ago Doctor gives five warning flags to see if flu has developed into pneumonia

Dr Mark Porter has shared the key signs that your flu has developed into pneumonia as the NHS battles a surge in severe cases with one in three patients requiring intensive care

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2 hours ago 'I'm a tattoo artist – these four things will make me cancel your appointment'

A tattoo artist has shared the four circumstances in which she would cancel someone's appointment and not return their deposit – but some have claimed she's too harsh

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27 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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20 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"

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3 hours ago Boy, 9 pulled from sand hole that collapsed killing sister, 7 'will always be different'

Maddox Mattingly escaped the collapsing sand hole as his little sister, Sloan reached for his hand in her final moments - their parents shared their unimaginable heartbreak in a bid to warn others

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3 hours ago How Prince William uses hidden IDs for Aston Villa fandom and to follow gossip on internet football forums

The Prince of Wales, who is a regular visitor to Villa Park with his son Prince George, told of taking his fandom to the next level by using a pseudonym to protect his identity online.

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34 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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21 hours ago EE broadband deals could be perfect for gamers aiming to slash download times

EE has some great broadband deals for gamers who have been looking for a speed upgrade

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3 hours ago Boy, 9 pulled from sand hole that collapsed killing sister, 7, 'will always be different'

Maddox Mattingly escaped the collapsing sand hole as his little sister, Sloan reached for his hand in her final moments - their parents shared their unimaginable heartbreak in a bid to warn others

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24 hours ago Man saves over £160 on bills thanks to one single piece of Martin Lewis advice

A man has shared a simple tip he picked up from Martin Lewis on social media, and it's saved him over £160. He said there's a chance you could save a lot of money too

Economics

3 hours ago I pointed out my sister's new baby's name is the same as a terrorist group

The woman, from the US, took to Reddit on 9 January to share how the awkward conversation with her sister unfolded - which has since lead to the pair falling out.

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4 hours ago 'I love Charlotte Tilbury's Pillow Talk lipstick so much I tattoed my lips the same colour'

Head of beauty Zoe tries out the celeb-loved lip blush tattoo treatment – and shares her results after asking to wake up with 'Charlotte Tilbury Pillow Talk'-tinted lips

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27 hours ago Katie Price's extreme weight loss strategy as she plots even more surgery

Katie Price has shared a video in which she showed off her slimmed down figure as she continues her extreme weight loss regime ahead of more surgery

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3 hours ago Gaza ceasefire finally begins after three hours of delay and Israeli strikes

Truce in effect as Hamas names hostages to be freed: Romi Gonen, 24, Emily Damari, 28, and Doron Steinbrecher, 31Israel-Gaza war – live updatesHow will the Gaza ceasefire and hostage deal work?The long-awaited ceasefire between Israel and Hamas has finally come into effect, behind schedule by almost three hours, during which Israeli forces continued to strike Gaza, blaming the militant group’s failure to release the names of the hostages due to be released on Sunday.The ceasefire finally started at 9.15am GMT, after Hamas posted the names of the three hostages on its social media channels. Continue reading...

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5 hours ago ‘Has the world gone mad? It has’: foreign reporters share a view of Trump from abroad

Journalists from countries that have seen challenges to democracy give their view on the second Trump presidencyWhat is the view of US democracy from abroad, and what can Americans learn from other nations with a history of political tumult?During his first term Donald Trump tested democratic norms by undermining trust in fair elections, encouraging political violence and demonizing the media and public servants. He has promised to be a dictator “on day one” of his second term. Continue reading...

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27 hours ago Debenhams' £65 'luxury' bedding reduced to £20 for 'perfect skin' while you sleep

It’s made with the brand’s CLNSilver yarn to help stop that bacteria build-up and soothe skin - silver has antibacterial properties - to hopefully reduce breakouts

Economics

3 hours ago Jack Draper says hip injury a ‘ticking time bomb’ and recovery is priority

British No1 forced to retire on match against Alcaraz‘I had tendinitis in my hip it hasn’t gone away’Jack Draper called his hip injury at the Australian Open a “ticking time bomb” and insisted that he must prioritise his recovery to avoid a long-term injury after being forced to retire from his fourth round match against Carlos Alcaraz.After battling through three brilliant five-set wins to reach the second week for the first time in his career, Draper was forced to retire against Alcaraz on Sunday while trailing 7-5, 6-1. “I had tendinitis in my hip, which I had to get MRI looked at and stuff,” he said. “I have had a history of problems in that area. It hasn’t gone away. I’m still dealing with that. Obviously in the preseason, it [went] into my back and I couldn’t walk and it was really difficult. I have come here and I have been managing that. Continue reading...

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5 hours ago Skincare expert shares five beauty mistakes you're making in winter – one is 'crucial'

Skincare expert Jamie Nicole has shared the five things you're doing wrong in your beauty regime in winter – but she also has tips on how to fix them and look after your skin in the colder months

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32 hours ago Stacey Solomon shares £4 trouser hanger hack that saves half your wardrobe space

Stacey Solomon's 'game changing' hack for storing trousers will save fashion fans a huge amount of space when it comes to storing their clothes

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5 hours ago Jack Draper says hip problem was a 'ticking time bomb' after Australian Open exit

The British no1 was unable to complete his fourth-round clash with Carlos Alcaraz

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5 hours ago GK Barry reveals her marriage and baby plans with footballer girlfriend Ella Rutherford as she shares she was 'scared to date a woman' before they got together

The I'm A Celebrity star, 25, was rumoured to be dating the Ipswich Town player, 24, long before the couple confirmed their relationship publicly in August.

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32 hours ago Dunelm's stylish ottoman 'looks expensive' and clears home of 'clutter' now less than £33

Racking up a near-perfect 4.9 rating at Dunelm, shoppers can't get enough of the Faux Linen Bed Ottoman as a stylish solution for keeping their homes clutter-free

Economics

5 hours ago Carlos Alcaraz writes classy message to Jack Draper on camera after Brit forced to retire

Jack Draper retired from his match against Carlos Alcaraz in the fourth round of the Australian Open after two sets and the Spaniard was disappointed not to play out the match

Events

5 hours ago Blue Monday: What is Blue Monday? When is Blue Monday? Along with three key ways to combat Blue Monday

We explore how Blue Monday has gained its reputation, and share advice on making the day more manageable.

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5 hours ago Jack Draper says hip problem was a ‘ticking time bomb’ at Australian Open

The 23-year-old called it quits trailing 7-5 6-1 on Rod Laver Arena.

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6 hours ago Religion, football and the perfect cappuccino: The Italian miracle on Bury New Road

Chief reporter Neal Keeling has been a visitor to Roma for more than 30 years. Here he writes about his love for a café where the 'heart of a small town beats.'

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5 hours ago 'I lost my son in a crash – I'm asking for change which would have stopped it'

Crystal Owen's son Harvey and three friends were killed in a crash in Wales last year

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6 hours ago The ‘hidden gem’ village near Greater Manchester where 'time stands still'

It's the perfect place for a winter walk on a crisp day

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5 hours ago Jack Draper suffers Australian Open heartbreak as he retires with injury

MATTHEW LAMBERT AT MELBOURNE PARK: Draper had pushed his once-fragile body to new extremes with three five set matches in a row, each time coming back from two sets to one down.

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7 hours ago The doctor's guide to ageing well: 10 power nutrients you need in your 30s, 40s, 50s and 60s

In a new book, Eat Your Age, the doctor and bestselling author Ian K Smith shares the steps everyone must take at every different age to increase longevity and stave off future illnesses and ailments

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6 hours ago Carlos Alcaraz sends touching message to Jack Draper after injury troubles return

Alcaraz reached out to the British number one, who has struggled with injury in recent years

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7 hours ago Late Queen was 'underwhelmed' in disappointing first encounter with Sophie Wessex

Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh had a very close bond with the late Queen, having lost her own mother Mary Rhys-Jones in 2005. But they didn't share an immediate connection...

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6 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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9 hours ago TikTok officially goes dark... but the banned app says 'please stay tuned' for Trump intervention

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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9 hours ago When does Jack Draper play Carlos Alcaraz at Australian Open and is it on TV?

The British No 1 is through to the Australian Open fourth round for the first time and will play Alcaraz for the fourth time

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11 hours ago North Koreans sent to fight alongside Russia in Ukraine 'thought they were going on a simple training exercise'

In shocking new footage shared online, two wounded North Korean soldiers captured by Ukrainian forces in Russia's Kursk region made the revelation to translators.

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11 hours ago Sir Rod Stewart continues to celebrate his milestone 80th birthday alongside stunning wife Penny Lancaster, 53, and lookalike son Aiden, 12, at star

The singer was joined by stunning wife Penny Lancaster , 53, lookalike son Aiden, 12, as well as famous pals including Rolling Stones ' Ronnie Wood , 77, and wife Sally, 47.

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