2 hours ago Legendary rock group forced to 'shelve huge 2025 UK and Europe tour plans after not being able to make the dates work'

The veteran group were reportedly gearing up to hit the road this summer on a mammoth tour up and down the country and beyond.

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6 hours ago Man Utd and Arsenal face transfer dilemma after Spurs agree £50million deal

Tottenham have agreed a deal in principle worth £50million for Bayern Munich winger Mathys Tel, who has also been a target for Arsenal, Chelsea and Manchester United

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44 minutes ago Evan Ferguson transfer hint dropped by Brighton boss as Arsenal ponder late move

Evan Ferguson, who has been hampered by a series of niggling injuries since bursting on to the scene as a teenager, has been linked with moves to Arsenal, Bayer Leverkusen and West Ham during the January transfer window

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36 minutes ago Washington DC plane crash latest: flight data and cockpit voice recorders recovered, officials say

National Transporation Safety Board announces recorders recovered, which are now reportedly at lab for evaluationOfficials say no survivors expected in DC plane crashFirst known victims include figure-skating championsVisual guide – how did the DC plane crash unfold?Multiple media including the New York Times, Reuters and CNN are saying the Black Hawk helicopter was carrying three soldiers. No senior army officials were onboard, they reported, citing US defence officials.Multiple sources are now saying that about 60 people were onboard the American Airlines plane that collided with the helicopter. Continue reading...

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4 hours ago ‘He’s going home’: new film documents the fight to free Leonard Peltier

Sundance’s Free Leonard Peltier outlines the decades-long efforts to free the Indigenous activist from prison – up to the commutation of his sentence one week before the premiereOf all the documentaries at the Sundance film festival this year, perhaps none is as timely as Free Leonard Peltier, Jesse Short Bull and David France’s film on the Indigenous activist imprisoned for nearly half a century.Peltier, now 80 years old, is serving consecutive life sentences for the killing of two FBI agents during a shootout at the Pine Ridge Reservation in South Dakota in 1975, though he has maintained his innocence. Activists, celebrities and liberation advocates such as Nelson Mandela have called for his release for decades, citing railroaded justice and evidence of prosecutorial misconduct; the FBI and law enforcement, meanwhile, have campaigned vociferously against any commutation of his sentence. Continue reading...

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9 hours ago Emily Willis' ketamine detox put her 7st body 'under huge stress' says doctor

EXCLUSIVE: Doctor Gareth Nye has warned of the dangers of ketamine abuse after Emily Willis' family filed a lawsuit against the rehab centre she was being treated at for her 'addiction'

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4 hours ago Outlander star undergoes huge transformation for new role away from series

Outlander star Graham McTavish has opened up on his new role which required him to transform the way he looks

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8 hours ago Tottenham leave Arsenal and Man Utd with transfer dilemma after agreeing £50m deal

Arsenal and Manchester United are among the clubs weighing up a move for Mathys Tel but it's Tottenham who have moved to agree a deal worth £50million with Bayern Munich

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2 hours ago Transfer news LIVE! Arsenal plot second Watkins bid; Tottenham in advanced Tel talks; Dorgu to Man United delay

Premier League clubs working hard in final days of January window

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4 hours ago First contestant fired as The Apprentice kicks off in the Austrian Alps

The show will return at 9pm next Thursday on BBC One.

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13 hours ago BBC Strictly Come Dancing's Pete Wicks joins I'm A Celebrity winner Danny Jones for huge TV debut

They were two of the biggest names on ITV and BBC at the end of last year but they're now doing something very new

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5 hours ago Exact date huge asteroid could collide with Earth as Nasa keeps close eye on impact chances

The newly-discovered near-Earth asteroid has a slight chance of smacking into our planet

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10 hours ago Arsenal told to make £100m transfer bid to seal move before deadline day

Arsenal have made a late move to sign Ollie Watkins with a £60m bid getting rejected by Aston Villa as the Gunners are urged to massively up their offer if they want to land the striker

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4 hours ago When is the Champions League draw? Start time, new format and how to watch on TV

Liverpool, Arsenal, Aston Villa, Manchester City and Celtic are all chasing Champions League glory this season

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5 hours ago Washington DC plane crash live: staffing at Reagan airport air traffic control reportedly ‘not normal’ at time of collision

Internal preliminary safety report suggests staffing was lower than it should be for ‘time of day and volume of traffic’, New York Times reportsOfficials say no survivors expected in DC plane crashFirst known victims include figure-skating championsVisual guide – how did the DC plane crash unfold?Multiple media including the New York Times, Reuters and CNN are saying the Black Hawk helicopter was carrying three soldiers. No senior army officials were onboard, they reported, citing US defence officials.Multiple sources are now saying that about 60 people were onboard the American Airlines plane that collided with the helicopter. Continue reading...

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16 hours ago BBC Am I Being Unreasonable? series 2 plot, cast, trailer as hit comedy returns

Am I Being Unreasonable? series two will see the return of Daisy May Cooper and Selin Hizli in the comedy series as we learn the truth about Alex's death

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5 hours ago BBC The Apprentice: What happened to Claude Littner and why was he replaced?

The Apprentice is set to return for its 19th series and fans are questioning the absence of Claude Littner as Lord Alan Sugar's right-hand man in the BBC boardroom

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11 hours ago Transfer news LIVE! Aston Villa's Watkins stance revealed, Arsenal's £60m striker deal, Tel fee agreed

The transfer window is approaching its final week as clubs in the Premier League and across Europe seek to close out deals

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8 hours ago Arsenal block January transfer exit as Mikel Arteta stamps his authority

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta wants to have a big squad available to him for the second half of the 2024-25 season, with the Gunners still in three different competitions

Sport

6 hours ago Who is Mathys Tel? Man Utd, Arsenal and Chelsea target set for major deadline

Tottenham have agreed a £50million deal with Bayern Munich to sign French striker Mathys Tel but the transfer is far from guaranteed, as Manchester United, Arsenal and Chelsea consider a late hijack

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6 hours ago Emmerdale fans 'rumble' where Anthony's body is and when it'll be found

Emmerdale fans are predicting a huge twist in the Anthony Fox murder storyline and are convinced they've worked out exactly where John Sugden has hidden the villain's body

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11 hours ago Transfer news LIVE! Aston Villa's Watkins stance revealed, Arsenal's £60m agreement, Duran medical booked

The transfer window is approaching its final week as clubs in the Premier League and across Europe seek to close out deals

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9 hours ago Kieran Tierney sees instant Celtic return 'BLOCKED by Arsenal' as Gunners play transfer hardball

The Hoops have secured a pre-contract but hopes of an arrival six months prior to the deal kicking in are fading.

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7 hours ago Heartfelt family tribute after 'cheeky' teenage boy found dead at primary school

"Connor have really left a huge hole in a lot of people's lives! He was a fun loving out going cheeky little chap!"

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6 hours ago Emmerdale fans 'rumble' where Anthony's body is hidden and when it'll be found

Emmerdale fans are predicting a huge twist in the Anthony Fox murder storyline and are convinced they've worked out exactly where John Sugden has hidden the villain's body

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12 hours ago Manchester United learn new Mathys Tel transfer twist as medical passed after £63m deal

Bayern Munich striker Mathys Tel has been linked with Man United, Tottenham, Chelsea and Arsenal in the January transfer window

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9 hours ago Manchester United undroppable scores again as Man City face Arsenal double

Man United Women and Manchester Citt Women will be hoping to build on positive result this coming weekend.

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8 hours ago Wayne Rooney makes 'no problem' admission over his future as a football manager

Manchester United icon Wayne Rooney has admitted he's in no rush to return to management after he was sacked by Plymouth Argyle on New Year's Eve

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6 hours ago Natalie Cassidy QUITS EastEnders: Star says goodbye to playing Sonia Fowler after nearly 32 years

The actress, 41, has announced she will be leaving the BBC soap for good following her return last year for its 40th anniversary.

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13 hours ago Transfer news LIVE! Arsenal's Watkins bid faces £64m agreement as Liverpool star on the move

The transfer window is approaching its final week as clubs in the Premier League and across Europe seek to close out deals

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10 hours ago Man City drop huge Rodri return hint as star set for Champions League role

Rodri has been out injured since mid-September following his ACL rupture but the Manchester City and Spain midfielder could be back in action much sooner than expected

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8 hours ago Washington DC plane crash: Trump blames diversity policies and ‘confluence of bad decisions’ as officials say no survivors – latest

President turns collision briefing into rant about diversity policies despite no evidence linking DEI to the crash that killed more than 60 peopleOfficials say no survivors expected in DC plane crashFirst known victims include figure-skating championsVisual guide – how did the DC plane crash unfold?Multiple media including the New York Times, Reuters and CNN are saying the Black Hawk helicopter was carrying three soldiers. No senior army officials were onboard, they reported, citing US defence officials.Multiple sources are now saying that about 60 people were onboard the American Airlines plane that collided with the helicopter. Continue reading...

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6 hours ago Love Island All Stars go wild as huge US singer arrives and sets sights on Catherine

Love Island invites a special guest to the villa on Thursday night who 'sets his sights' on Catherine - as fans of the ITV2 dating show call for him to be brought in as a bombshell

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14 hours ago Mystery UK EuroMillions winner lands £83m jackpot but yet to claim huge prize

Friday's EuroMillions draw came with a gigantic £83million jackpot, with Allwyn now calling on the unidentified winner to come forward before they lose out on their claim.

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11 hours ago Ollie Watkins faces 'now or never' Arsenal transfer decision with Aston Villa dilemma

Aston Villa have made it clear they do not want to sell Ollie Watkins in this transfer window and Arsenal may have to go back in with a second bid to test their resolve

Sport

8 hours ago Citizen Sleeper 2: Starward Vector review – we’re putting together a crew

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6 hours ago BBC EastEnders' Natalie Cassidy quits soap as Sonia Jackson after 32 years

Natalie Cassidy has announced that she has quit her role as Sonia Jackson in EastEnders after 32 years on Albert Square, the character will be killed off in a huge storyline

Politics

15 hours ago India trade deal should secure release of detained British citizen, says MP

Sikh activist Jagtar Singh Johal, from Dumbarton, has been held in India since 2017.

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11 hours ago Man City Champions League form leaves Pep Guardiola with ominous fixture nightmare

Pep Guardiola is facing a nightmare fixture list as City will encounter four of their toughest games this season in just two weeks

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9 hours ago Donald Trump speaks of US ‘hour of anguish’ after no survivors in Washington DC plane crash – latest

President blames ‘confluence of bad decisions’ for crash that is believed to have killed everyone onboard; officials say 28 bodies recovered so farWashington plane crash: officials say no survivors expectedFirst confirmed victims of plane crash include figure-skating championsHow did Washington DC plane crash unfold? A visual guideMultiple media including the New York Times, Reuters and CNN are saying the Black Hawk helicopter was carrying three soldiers. No senior army officials were onboard, they reported, citing US defence officials.Multiple sources are now saying that about 60 people were onboard the American Airlines plane that collided with the helicopter. Continue reading...

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6 hours ago Mikel Arteta 'prefers' two stars he wants Arsenal to sign ahead of Ollie Watkins

Arsenal had to go down their transfer pecking order before deciding to launch a bid for Aston Villa striker Ollie Watkins according to former Gunners midfielder Emmanuel Petit

Politics

16 hours ago West Ham confident over deal for Brighton’s Ferguson but fail in Pepi bid

Arsenal and Everton among others keen on Irish strikerWest Ham offered loan with buy obligation for PSV’s PepiWest Ham are in a strong position to sign Evan Ferguson from Brighton after Bayer Leverkusen’s need for a new forward was lessened by Al-Nassr choosing Jhon Durán over Victor Boniface.Leverkusen emerged as frontrunners for Ferguson this week but their interest could cool after Boniface’s proposed move to the Saudi Pro League was called off at the last minute. Al-Nassr are poised to sign Durán from Villa, with the 21-year-old set to undergo a medical on Thursday. Continue reading...

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11 hours ago Why Man Utd hold Mathys Tel advantage in transfer race with Arsenal, Chelsea and Tottenham

Tel is open to joining United due to the prospect of being an immediate starter at Old Trafford, while Alejandro Garnacho is set to depart before the deadline

Sport

10 hours ago Mark Allen slates German Masters venue as Pistol hints he won't return to Tempodrom

The Northern Irishman continues to experiment with his game ahead of a world championship push but lost out in the second round in Berlin

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7 hours ago 'For a Northern MP, Rachel Reeves showed a startling lack of knowledge'

"The North has been forgotten"

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16 hours ago Rangers takeover prosecution payouts set to top £53m after 'malicious' investigation 10 years ago

EXCLUSIVE: The Crown Office described the huge cost of the failed prosecutions linked to the takeover of the Ibrox club as "regrettable".

Economics

11 hours ago Acclaimed BBC murder mystery starring Lesley Manville to return for final instalment

The series was one of BBC's most watched acquired scripted series in 2024.

Sport

10 hours ago Washington DC plane crash: Trump says US in mourning after no survivors from collision – latest

Officials say 27 bodies recovered from plane and one from helicopter as rescue mission turns into recovery effort after plane carrying 64 people collided with military helicopterWashington plane crash: officials say no survivors expectedCrash near Washington DC: what we know so farWorld champion Russian pair and US skaters were onboard crashed planeMultiple media including the New York Times, Reuters and CNN are saying the Black Hawk helicopter was carrying three soldiers. No senior army officials were onboard, they reported, citing US defence officials.Multiple sources are now saying that about 60 people were onboard the American Airlines plane that collided with the helicopter. Continue reading...

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7 hours ago ‘Did they learn nothing?’: Auschwitz survivor to return German honour over AfD vote role

Albrecht Weinberg ‘horrified’ that MPs relied on far-right party to pass anti-immigration motionA 99-year-old Holocaust survivor has said he will return his federal order of merit to the German president in protest over MPs passing an anti-immigration motion in parliament with the support of the far-right Alternative für Deutschland.Albrecht Weinberg, whose parents were murdered in Auschwitz, told the Guardian he was “horrified” on learning that a proposal submitted by the conservative parties had relied on the anti-immigrant, xenophobic AfD to get it over the line. Continue reading...

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25 hours ago Pep Guardiola spotted with scratches on his head AGAIN as his struggling Man City side make hard work of beating Club Bruges to reach Champions League play

The 2023 champions went into half-time 1-0 down and needed some magic from Mateo Kovacic and Savinho, as well as a Bruges own goal, to reverse their fortunes after the break.

Economics

12 hours ago Arsenal bring in United States defender Jenna Nighswonger on WSL deadline day

The 24-year-old left-back is the first new addition to the Gunners’ squad since Renee Slegers was confirmed as head coach on a permanent basis.

Sport

10 hours ago Mel B 'near death' as Spice Girl chased by huge crocodile 'about to attack'

Scary Spice Mel B was chased by a 10-foot crocodile in the Costa Rican jungle as she filmed for the new Netflix survival series Celebrity Bear Hunt, which left her terrified

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8 hours ago Patrick Dorgu Man United transfer verdict given as academy graduate claim made

The versatile wing-back is closing in on a move - but some want to see an old face return

Politics

26 hours ago Investors chose flats and hotels over offices as property deals return

Real estate investment picked up in the second half of 2024, says MSCI, amid hopes of a market recovery

Economics

13 hours ago Arsenal fans branded 'insufferable' after 'embarrassing' reaction to Lewis

BRENT A GOB: This week, Harry Brent's taking swipes at Arsenal fans after their "irrational" reaction to Myles Lewis-Skelly's red card, Chelsea's taste in goalkeepers, and footballers who 'give it large' after scoring

Sport

10 hours ago Mathys Tel makes preference clear as Man Utd battle four rivals for transfer

Bayern Munich appear resigned to Mathys Tel's exit, with the player attracting interest from the likes of Manchester United, Arsenal and Tottenham as he weighs up his next move

Events

8 hours ago French rugby needs some Dupont magic to blow away clouds of scandal | Andy Bull

Return of inspirational captain will make a difference on the pitch, but taint of player misconduct is hard to eraseAntoine Dupont doesn’t do many interviews. “I don’t necessarily like to talk about myself,” he has said, “to do yet another interview where I talk about what I’ve done, how I’ve played, and how my game has evolved; honestly, it tires me more than anything else these days.” But after France’s last grand slam, he did sit down to record a podcast with the entrepreneur Alexandre Mars, which ended with a game of word association. “Rugby?” Mars says. “Ball,” Dupont replies. “Toulouse?” “Rugby”; “Galthié?” “Glasses”; “Travel?” “Family”; “Idol?” “Michalak”; “France 2023?” “Victory”; “Paris 2024?” “Victory.”Three years later, Dupont has notched up one of those last two achievements. Last summer he led the French sevens team to victory in the Paris Olympics in – shut your eyes and picture it – one of the great seven-minute stretches of sport, with two tries and an assist as they...

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26 hours ago Investors choose flats and hotels over offices as property deals return

Real estate investment picked up in the second half of 2024, says MSCI, amid hopes of a market recovery

Economics

14 hours ago Mathys Tel: Arsenal tipped as top transfer option for forward amid Tottenham and Chelsea interest

Bayern Munich star could be at centre of transfer tug-of-war between London rivals

Sport

11 hours ago Olivia Colman's forgotten filthy police officer role before Hollywood fame

Before she skyrocketed to Hollywood stardom, Olivia Colman had a truly iconic role as a foul-mouthed police officer regularly spouting obscene comments in one of the UK's most beloved comedies

Events

9 hours ago Love Island's Luca Bish and Harriett Blackmore 'lying' about surprise pre

Love Island fans are convinced that Luca Bish and Harriet Blackmore are keeping a huge secret about their past - with the pair both having a link to a famous ex

Politics

14 hours ago Transfer news LIVE! Arsenal plot second Watkins bid; Chelsea in Tel battle; Man United suffer Dorgu delay

Premier League clubs working hard in final days of January window

Sport

11 hours ago EastEnders fans 'work out' tragic death of Walford legend after huge clues

EastEnders fans are convinced that Martin Fowler will be killed off in the 40th anniversary after spotting a series of 'clues'

Events

9 hours ago Kate Middleton fingerpaints with children from hospice during royal visit

Kate Middleton joked about her ‘huge’ handprint

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14 hours ago Transfer news LIVE! Arsenal prepare second Watkins bid, Tel latest, Liverpool midfielder on the move

The transfer window is approaching its final week as clubs in the Premier League and across Europe seek to close out deals

Sport

12 hours ago Nearly 11 million people hit by post delays over Christmas, says Citizens Advice

'For far too long, letter delays and poor service have become business as usual at Royal Mail'

Events

9 hours ago ‘Everyone has an impact’: how to start reducing your environmental footprint

As fires tear through California and Trump sets back efforts to curb the rise of global temperatures, what can individuals do to make a difference?2024 was the hottest year on record. Average global temperatures rose to 1.6C above preindustrial levels, according to data from the EU’s Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S) – a rise that led to extreme weather events and “misery to millions of people”, as one of the group’s experts told the Guardian.Less than a month into the new year, fires have torn through huge swathes of Los Angeles, upending the lives of thousands. Donald Trump, a climate denier, is pulling the country out of international climate agreements and setting back efforts to curb the rise of average global temperatures. Continue reading...

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14 hours ago Arsenal face struggle to sign Ollie Watkins despite ‘good news’ over transfer bid

Aston Villa are reluctant to lose both Watkins and Jhon Duran before Monday’s transfer deadline

Sport

12 hours ago Ollie Watkins faced with personal dilemma as Arsenal step up efforts to sign striker NOW

Ollie Watkins was the subject of an enquiry from Arsenal on Monday, but the Aston Villa forward may feel he's already missed his chance to sign for his boyhood club

Events

9 hours ago Man City XI vs Arsenal: Confirmed team news, predicted lineup and injury latest for Premier League

Pep Guardiola has new signings available again for crunch clash

Politics

15 hours ago Gary Neville points finger at Mikel Arteta over Arsenal fans' rage at ref Michael Oliver

Gary Neville has argued that Mikel Arteta and Arsenal choose to "inflame the situation, rather than calm it down" with this influencing the behaviour of their fans

Sport

12 hours ago Huge chunk of sandstone rock from 120ft Dorset cliffs collapses onto beach below after being battered by Storm Herminia

Shocking footage shows hundreds of tonnes of sandstone rock lying on Hive Beach in Dorset after tumbling down from the 120ft cliffs at Burton Bradstock.

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9 hours ago Michelle Obama makes huge announcement from 'Barack and I' amid divorce rumours

The Obamas took to social media on Wednesday to announce that The Obama Presidential Center would be honouring Hadiya Pendleton

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17 hours ago Mikel Arteta makes Kieran Tierney to Celtic in January feelings clear as firm Arsenal transfer stance escalates

A pre-contract has already been agreed - but the Scottish champions are keen to bring back their former star in this window

Sport

13 hours ago Washington DC officials believe there are no survivors after jet carrying 64 people collided with military helicopter – latest

Officials say 27 bodies recovered from plane and one from helicopter as rescue mission turns into recovery effortAmerican Airlines jet crashes after midair collisionWorld champion Russian figure skaters reported on boardCrash near Washington DC: what we know so farMultiple media including the New York Times, Reuters and CNN are saying the Black Hawk helicopter was carrying three soldiers. No senior army officials were onboard, they reported, citing US defence officials.Multiple sources are now saying that about 60 people were onboard the American Airlines plane that collided with the helicopter. Continue reading...

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10 hours ago ‘Spectacular’ treasures return to Orkney 318 years after being given to captain

Captain James Moodie, of Hoy, was presented with the items by Archduke Charles of Austria in 1707.

Politics

17 hours ago Transfer news LIVE! Arsenal prepare second Watkins bid and rival Chelsea, Man Utd, Tottenham for Tel

The transfer window is approaching its final week as clubs in the Premier League and across Europe seek to close out deals

Sport

13 hours ago Father shoots his daughter, 15, dead in honour killing after she refused to stop posting 'inappropriate videos' on social media when the family moved from US to Pakistan

Anwar ul-Haq, believed to be a US citizen, was charged with murder after he admitted to shooting his 15-year-old daughter Hira dead on Tuesday.

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