39 minutes ago Novak Djokovic's reason for refusing Australian Open interview as he demands apology

Novak Djokovic has explained why he skipped the traditional on-court interview following his Australian Open quarter-final victory on Sunday and has demanded an apology

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91 minutes ago Sir Alex Ferguson's secret emotional visits to Denis Law revealed after Man Utd icon's death

It's believed Sir Alex Ferguson lived close to the care home where Denis Law was living and made frequent visits to support his friend - with the Scotsmen sharing a close relationship.

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1 hour 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.

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14 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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2 hours ago Shock poll finds Scots backing for historic coalition between SNP and Scottish Labour

The poll found support for a deal between John Swinney and Anas Sarwar.

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34 minutes ago TikTok Influencers from across the world react to US ban as app 'goes dark' for its 170million American users

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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63 minutes ago ‘Fear of what’s to happen’: Haitians in Ohio city brace for Trump’s return

Community baselessly demonized by Republicans dread what Trump’s return means for TPS and immigrantsWhen then president Donald Trump’s Department of Homeland Security attempted to end temporary protected status (TPS) for Haitians in 2017, Gilbert Fortil had just arrived in Springfield, Ohio.Fortil, from Gonaïves in northern Haiti, has spent the years since then working to make a new life in Springfield. He has opened a radio station to serve the growing Haitian community, bought and renovated abandoned properties, and been joined by thousands of other Haitians who have helped revive a once-struggling town in western Ohio. Continue reading...

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1 hour ago Clothes in the closets and favorite foods in the fridge: Moving day comes to the White House

Most presidents get to move into the White House once

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6 hours ago Is it REALLY worth splashing out £4 on half a dozen eggs? As Clarence Court orange yolks are 'debunked'

Whether you take yours over-easy or sunny side up, supermarket shelves in the UK are increasingly catering to people who want even more from their eggs - FEMAIL put them to the test...

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23 hours ago Brilliant Cardiff City player ratings as Robinson stars and midfielder puts in monster performance

Here is how the Bluebirds players rated in the 3-0 South Wales derby win against Swansea

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2 hours 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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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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15 hours ago Trump departs Palm Beach for D.C. as inauguration ceremony moved inside by freezing weather: Live

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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11 hours ago Tiny pieces of plastic that break off from shopping bags and packaging blamed for rise of deadly heart disease, dementia and several cancers

Experts believe the prevalence of microplastics, such as those in plastic bags, can be linked to health conditions as they can cause superbugs to mutate

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31 hours ago It hasn't ended well for the four Liverpool players who made it clear they wanted to leave

Many superstars who once won the hearts of Liverpool supporters have left for pastures new in years gone by. For quite a few, however, it didn't quite go to plan

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3 hours ago Australian Open 2025: Djokovic v Lehecka, Zverev and Gauff through, Draper out – live

Updates from day eight at Melbourne ParkSabalenka, Gauff, Badosa, Pavlyuchenkova go throughAlcaraz and Paul advance in men’s singles; Email DanielThree 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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2 hours ago Government ‘prepared for all scenarios’ says minister as Trump tariffs loom

The US president-elect will be sworn in to a second term in office on Monday, following his election victory last year.

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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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15 hours ago Households could receive £150 in January after missing out on Winter Fuel Payment

You could receive a free £150 payment this month through the Household Support Fund through local councils.

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4 hours ago Warren Gatland reveals World Cup winner's message minutes after Wales defeat

Wales lost every Test match in 2024, including a 45-12 defeat to South Africa in Cardiff

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2 hours 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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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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17 hours ago Max Verstappen exit stance made clear in face of Aston Martin's stunning £1 billion move

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

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4 hours ago The trans musician from Manchester rising above Arndale attack to break barriers

“I can see how important it is to step up"

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23 hours ago You could get £150 free cash after DWP rule change – check if you're eligible

Through the Household Support Fund scheme, some councils are giving homes £150 cash if they are no longer eligible for the Department for Work and Pensions Winter Fuel Payment

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4 hours ago Australian Open 2025: – Djokovic v Lehecka, Humbert v Zverev, Draper out, Gauff through – live

Updates from day eight at Melbourne ParkSabalenka, Gauff, Badosa, Pavlyuchenkova go throughAlcaraz and Paul advance in men’s singles; Email DanielThree 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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3 hours 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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29 hours ago Man City's £68m new signing says farewell to supporters ahead of transfer

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

Economics

5 hours ago Australian Open 2025: Draper succumbs; Gauff and Sabalenka advance, Zverev races to early lead – live

Updates from Day 8 of tennis at Melbourne ParkSabalenka, Gauff, Badosa, Pavlyuchenkova into women’s quarter-finalsAlcaraz and Paul advance in men’s singles; Zverev following fastThree 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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3 hours ago Biden’s checkered foreign policy legacy looks like a blip in era of America First

The outgoing US president rallied support for Ukraine but his stance on Gaza delighted no oneWhen asked about his foreign policy doctrine in 2014, Barack Obama described it as an attempt to “avoid errors”.“You hit singles, you hit doubles; every once in a while we may be able to hit a home run,” he said. Continue reading...

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33 hours ago People over State Pension age with impaired hearing could be due up to £434 each month

Make sure you or an older family member are not missing out on extra support through Attendance Allowance.

Economics

6 hours ago Australian Open 2025: Draper succumbs to injury against Alcaraz; Gauff beats Bencic; Sabalenka cruises – live

Updates from Day 8 of tennis at Melbourne ParkDraper v Alcaraz ; Gauff and Sabalenka into quarter-finalsThree 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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4 hours ago Minister slaps down Sadiq Khan over 'resurgent fascism' jibe at Donald Trump as Labour scrambles to forge ties with new president

Sadiq Khan fuelled his long-running feud with the returning president by urging Labour and the Left to 'confront' the forces of 'reactionary populism'.

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34 hours ago Eli was out for his daily surf when he was surrounded by dolphins. What should have been a moment of beauty suddenly became a terrifying ordeal

Eli Anderson, 20, was surfing his local break at Emerald beach New South Wales Mid North Coast on December 29 when he felt a sudden impact he likens to being hit by a car.

Economics

7 hours ago Australian Open 2025: Alcaraz takes first set from Draper; Gauff beats Bencic; Sabalenka cruises – live

Updates from Day 8 of tennis at Melbourne Park Draper v Alcaraz under way; Gauff and Sabalenka into quarter-finalsThree 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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4 hours ago TikTok vanishes in US as ban takes effect and Trump hints at possible reprieve

President-elect says he will consider putting app back on market to ease America’s relations with China

Politics

8 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

Events

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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8 hours ago Australian Open 2025: Gauff beats Bencic; Sabalenka cruises; Draper v Alcaraz on now – live

Updates from Day 8 of tennis at Melbourne Park Draper v Alcaraz under way; Gauff and Sabalenka into quarter-finalsThree 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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6 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 Australian Open 2025: Gauff levels against Bencic; Sabalenka cruises; Draper v Alcaraz to come – live

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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7 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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10 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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7 hours ago As a writer, Neil Gaiman is a serial fantasist. That, it seems, also applies to his feminism | 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.”Do you have an opinion on the issues raised in this article? If you would like to submit a letter of up to 250 words to be considered for publication, email it to us at observer.letters@observer.co.uk Continue reading...

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11 hours ago Australian Open 2025: Gauff v Bencic under way. Draper v Alcaraz to come – live

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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7 hours ago SNL monologue: Dave Chappelle teases Trump over being ‘petty’ before wishing him ‘good luck’

Before the president-elect’s win, comedian said he wanted to host the show to get rid of his Trump jokes

Politics

11 hours ago Love Island: All Stars contestant has been DUMPED and already left the villa in shock eviction after latest recoupling

The second series the ITV show kicked off on Monday night, and the drama is already in full swing with three bombshells entering the South African villa within days of the launch.

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7 hours ago SNL monologue: Dave Chappelle teases Trump over Jan 6 and being ‘petty’ before wishing him ‘good luck’

Before the president-elect’s win, comedian said he wanted to host the show to get rid of his Trump jokes

Politics

14 hours ago Zara McDermott break her silence on 'awkward' final TV appearance with ex Sam Thompson after they appeared together in bed during Michael McIntyre's Big Show filmed days before their shock split

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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7 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

Politics

14 hours ago Man charged with attempted murder after allegedly setting woman on fire at home south of Brisbane

Woman, 34, in hospital after alleged domestic violence incident in Kingston on SaturdayGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA Queensland man has been charged with attempted murder for allegedly setting fire to a woman in a horrific act of domestic violence in a home south of Brisbane.After being treated by paramedics at the scene in the Logan suburb of Kingston on Saturday morning, the 34-year-old woman was rushed to the Royal Brisbane and Women’s hospital in a serious condition. Police say she sustained serious burns.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking news email Continue reading...

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8 hours ago Why Donald Trump's second presidency means UK needs customs union with EU

For the 40 years before Brexit, we experienced a level of stability and prosperity which has eluded our most recent governments

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14 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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8 hours ago US rejects Venezuelan President Maduro's reelection, but keeps financial lifeline for his government

In 2022, the White House granted Venezuela a financial lifeline “to support the restoration of democracy” after President Nicolás Maduro promised to work toward an open presidential election, granting U.S. energy giant Chevron a permit to pump and export Venezuelan oil despite sanctions

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15 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.

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9 hours ago Trump's border czar makes abrupt reversal after news of mass deportations in woke Dem cities

President-elect Donald Trump's 'border czar' Tom Homan has made an abrupt decision after news of mass deportations in a democratic city were leaked.

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17 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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