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Labour decided to means test the Winter Fuel Payment, worth up to £300, after discovering a '£22 billion' black hole in public spending left by the previous government

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4 hours ago BBC Apprentice candidate lays bare brutal reality of early exit after lying to family

Apprentice candidate Emma Rothwell revealed she lied to her family about where she was as she took part in the BBC One show as she kept Lord Sugar's decision a secret

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2 hours ago Harry Kane's honest Mathys Tel assessment with Tottenham leading £50m transfer race

Former Tottenham favourite Harry Kane has been playing alongside Mathys Tel for the last 18 months, with the winger now the subject of a £50million transfer bid from Spurs

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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

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97 minutes ago Ukraine war briefing: elderly couples among nine killed in Russian drone attack

Thirteen people wounded, including eight-year-old girl, in Sumy apartment block attack. Sweden pledges $1.2bn in Ukraine military aid, its biggest pledge yet. What we know on day 1,073See all our Ukraine war coverageA Russian drone attack on a residential block killed nine people including three elderly couples in the eastern Ukrainian city of Sumy, officials said on Thursday. Images distributed by the emergency services showed a gaping hole in the facade of the long block of flats and rescue workers digging through debris for survivors. “This is a terrible tragedy, a terrible Russian crime. It is very important that the world does not pause in putting pressure on Russia for this terror,” President Volodymyr Zelenskyy wrote on social media. National Police later said the search operation had been completed after 19 hours, with rescuers finding nine bodies in the ruins, while 13 people were wounded. Among the dead were three couples – men and women between the ages of 61 and 74 – Ukr...

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4 hours ago Why Posh FINALLY agreed to film her own Netflix show: ALISON BOSHOFF reveals how David Beckham spent nearly a year persuading Victoria to let in the cameras

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12 hours ago NASA astronauts are 'harassed by 125ft aliens with wings who peek into space shuttles'

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40 percent of Wade’s right kidney was removed

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86 minutes ago Premier League must avoid NFL punishments but Everton booking raises questions

Tim Robinson booked Iliman Ndiaye after the Everton midfielder flapped his arms in front of Brighton fans following his winning penalty at the Amex Stadium last weekend

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8 hours ago Vendors throw wedding for free after learning bride’s mother had just months to live

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4 hours ago IPL billionaires and Birmingham City owners win auction for Hundred teams

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3 hours ago Diogo Dalot names two Manchester United players who changed the game vs FCSB

Diogo Dalot netted Man United's opening goal in their 2-0 win over FCSB in the Europa League on Thursday night.

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2 hours ago Rihanna's glam appearance at A$AP Rocky trial revealed in court sketches as she 'outshines key testimony'

The Grammy-winning artist and fashion mogul, 36, for the second day in a row , made headlines for her starry presence and glamorous, stylish appearance.

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6 hours ago Dancing On Ice star Chelsee Healey 'devastated' as she heartbreakingly reveals she suffered a miscarriage during her time on the ITV show

The 36-year-old Hollyoaks actress was the first celebrity to be eliminated from the programme last week after being voted off in a skate-off against Comedian Josh Jones.

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14 hours ago Tim Peake reveals what life is REALLY like for NASA's astronauts stuck in space

EXCLUSIVE: Tim Peake, Britain's first astronaut to live on the ISS, says that NASA's stranded astronauts will be 'looking forward to coming home.'

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6 hours ago Brandi Glanville enlists Botched star Dr Terry Dubrow for facial disfigurement diagnosis

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1 hour ago Love Island: All Stars fans are left baffled as Curtis randomly reveals he cut off contact with his mum in argument with Ekin

Fans couldn't wrap their heads around the 'confusing' scene, with many pointing out Curtis was 'manipulative'.

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11 hours ago American Airlines CEO blames army for collision as transport secretary calls it 'preventable': Live updates

LIVE UPDATES: Hopes are beginning to fade for 64 people on board the doomed American Airlines flight which crashed into the Potomac River on Wednesday night.

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5 hours ago Darts top 10 star is still waiting for £60,000 bookies pay out for World Championship thriller

The Australian ace produced magic at the Ally Pally with his perfect nine-dart leg in his loss to Luke Woodhouse.

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3 hours ago Manchester United’s unspectacular Europa League victory reveals slow progress made under Ruben Amorim

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2 hours ago DC plane crash widow reveals fateful choice that killed husband and saved her life

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9 hours ago The truth about FAKE Bridget Jones scene revealed as well as all the secrets you didn't know about the iconic movie franchise

Fans don't have long to wait until Britain's favourite heroine Bridget Jones is back on the big screen. 

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9 hours ago Influencer apologizes after screaming racial slurs at parking attendants in Beverly Hills

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

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12 hours ago Blake Lively and Ryan Reynold's plantation wedding backlash resurfaces amid Justin Baldoni legal drama

Hollywood couple facing renewed backlash over their controversial wedding location

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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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4 hours ago Who Manchester United could play in Europa League last 16 as route to final revealed

Man Utd won 2-1 against FCSB in the Europa League on Thursday, ensuring progression to the competition's Round of 16.

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2 hours ago DC crash: Donald Trump's crude joke about carnage of plane tragedy site after disaster

Donald Trump spoke in the wake of the midair American Airlines plane crash, which happened in Washington DC on Wednesday night and saw more than 60 people killed

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10 hours ago Karen Millen slashes 50% off mini dress worn by Amanda Holden on host's BBC show

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2 hours ago Michael Matheson: iPad scandal got 'blown out of all proportion' as wife became 'unwell with stress'

The former health secretary opened up about the row for the first time

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12 hours ago Daniella Westbrook stunned by Royal Family member after meeting at Michael Barrymore's home

EastEnders and former Celebrity Big Brother star Daniella Westbrook has revealed the most famous person she ever met - and the surprising reason they used to hang out

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7 hours ago When does the January transfer window close? Deadline day for Man United, Man City and late deals

Manchester United and Manchester City transfer news as the January transfer window approaches its final stretch

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4 hours ago Tottenham player ratings vs Elfsborg: Dane Scarlett changes the game as Mikey Moore and Damola Ajayi dazzle

Next generation step-up to seal crucial Europa League win for Spurs

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2 hours ago Nancy Kerrigan and Tonya Harding react to deaths of ice skaters in DC plane crash

Six members of The Skating Club of Boston were killed in the plane crash

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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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10 hours ago The 2025 dates confirmed for Cancer Research UK's Race for Life London events

Race for Life will host a series of events over 12 days in the capital this summer

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2 hours ago Marianne Faithfull's most iconic moments as pals pay tribute to late singer

Marianne Faithfull's life was one of the most colourful in rock and roll history, she dated Sir Mick Jagger and inspired some of the Rolling Stones' most iconic songs

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12 hours ago More BBC Strictly chaos as second star pulls out of live tour after Wynne Evans scandal

A second Strictly Come Dancing professional has been forced to pull out of the tour just days after Wynne Evans was axed following his inappropriate sexual joke.

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7 hours ago Ruben Amorim identifies dream Man Utd swap deal but suffers unlikely transfer blow

Manchester United could be among the chief protagonists in the final days of the transfer window with Ruben Amorim possibly seeing new signings and late exits at Old Trafford

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4 hours ago FCSB vs Manchester United LIVE: Europa League score as Dalot and Mainoo goals give visitors solid lead

A win will secure Manchester United’s spot in the top eight but Ruben Amorim’s side face a difficult test in Romania

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2 hours ago Staffing at air traffic control tower ‘not normal’ during Washington plane crash, FAA report reveals

A single air traffic controller was handling an amount work typically assigned to two people when the crash occurred, the report says

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14 hours ago Snap! The London Standard: Best Photos of the Day from around the world

See the best images of the day from around the world.

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16 hours ago Health nominee RFK Jr to face further grilling at Senate confirmation hearing

Trump’s pick endured tough questions from Bernie Sanders on Wednesday and was accused of ‘peddling half-truths’After Robert F Kennedy’s bruising performance in a heated three-and-a-half-hour Senate confirmation hearing to become America’s top health official on Wednesday, he’s off to the health committee on Thursday morning for round two.The 71-year-old faces another grueling day of questioning from a more health-minded crowd, with Republican chair Bill Cassidy – a physician who caught Kennedy confusing basic facts about Medicare and Medicaid in Wednesday’s session – likely to press further on his grasp of America’s healthcare system. Continue reading...

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2 hours ago Ange Postecoglou beams with pride as Europa League win is 'made in Tottenham' after next generation shine

Spurs beat Elfsborg on landmark night for three academy graduates

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13 hours ago Emily Willis 'did 6g of ketamine a day before rehab and now lives in care home'

A Superior Court lawsuit filed by Emily Willis' family and conservator has accused the rehab centre, Summit Malibu, of negligence in the lead up to the ex-adult star becoming 'permanently disabled'

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7 hours ago Debenhams shoppers race to buy £3,000 diamond watch slashed by 93% in Blue Cross Sale

The online retailer is offering discounts of up to 95% on luxury watches ahead of Valentine's Day

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5 hours ago Man United transfer could finally get green light as agreement 'blocked'

Manchester United transfer news as Tyrell Malacia's short-term future could be resolved in the final days of the January transfer window

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3 hours ago Our young daughters are finally home after being held hostage by Hamas while paraded as battered and bloodied

WARNING GRAPHIC CONTENT: For a moment, imagine you are Agam Berger's mother, Meirav. Nearly five hundred days ago, her then 19-year-old daughter was captured by Hamas.

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15 hours ago Olivia Attwood reveals the thing that made her break down in tears while filming 'most shocking series' of her ITV show Getting Filthy Rich and shares what she really thinks of sex workers

The TV personality, 33, revealed series three is the 'most shocking yet' and forced her to step outside her comfort zone.

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3 hours ago Willie Borland gives Stephen Bunting an almighty scare as Scot left 'happy and gutted' by World Darts Masters loss

Borland was two legs up but was defeated at the death by the World no 5 in Milton Keynes

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14 hours ago Six Nations LIVE: Latest news as Sam Prendergast starts for champions Ireland against England

Interim boss Simon Easterby faces a key call at fly half, with Scotland and Italy also set to reveal their line-ups today

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8 hours ago The Apprentice's £17.5m mansion with eyewatering rent and needed 'upgrade'

The Apprentice mansion is a key part of the show, but what is it really like inside the luxury pad? One fired candidate has revealed all, including a desperate need for 'upgrade'

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6 hours ago FCSB vs Manchester United LIVE: Latest score and updates from crucial Europa League clash

A win will secure Manchester United’s spot in the top eight but Ruben Amorim’s side face a difficult test in Romania

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3 hours ago Washington plane crash: Air traffic control tower 'understaffed' during deadly collision, FAA report finds

Shock report revealed after Donald Trump suggests diversity hiring to blame for tragedy which left 67 dead

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15 hours ago Denise Welch, 66, shows off incredible 2.5st weight loss in a blue swimsuit as she reveals why she's cropped her husband out of beach snap

Denise Welch looked sensational in a blue swimsuit as she posed for an Instagram photo on the beach during a sun-soaked holiday abroad on Wednesday.

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3 hours ago Justin Bieber looks worn out in NYC as he is seen separately from wife Hailey amid fan concerns for pop star

The father of Jack Blues also had hollow eyes, a thin frame and a sad look on his face as he was outside a high rise building next to a movie theater in NYC; Hailey was not with him.

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15 hours ago Scotland snow confirmed by the Met Office as weather maps predict four inches to fall

After Storm Eowyn's mass destruction last week, we haven't escaped winter weather yet

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8 hours ago Nashville bids for WNBA franchise with Candace Parker and Peyton Manning among investors

The chairman of the NHL’s Nashville Predators and his wife want to bring the WNBA to Music City and have teamed up with a star-filled investor group including Candace Parker, Pro Football Hall of Fame quarterback Peyton Manning and entertainers Tim McGraw and Faith Hill

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7 hours ago FCSB vs Manchester United LIVE: Latest team news and build up ahead of key Europa League clash

A win will secure Manchester United’s spot in the top eight but Ruben Amorim’s side face a difficult test in Romania

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3 hours ago Ruben Amorim hints at new Manchester United role for Kobbie Mainoo after honest admission

Kobbie Mainoo enjoyed his best Man Utd game under Ruben Amorim as he scored one and set up another in the 2-0 win against FCSB in the Europa League.

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3 hours ago Ruben Amorim hails Man Utd star who made 'difference' in Europa League win

Manchester United secured their spot in the last 16 of the Europa League with a 2-0 win against FCSB in the Romanian capital of Bucharest, maintaining their unbeaten record in the process

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24 hours ago Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds' plantation wedding scandal resurfaces amid Justin Baldoni defamation lawsuit

Amid their ugly court battle with It Ends With Us star Justin Baldoni, Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds' relationship is being put under the microscope.

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Fake eight hours, conceal blemishes, brighten and sculpt with these winning formulations

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7 hours ago Netflix fans furious after streamer reveals the shows that will NOT be back until 2026

The streaming giant announced that the final seasons of Squid Game and Stranger Things will air later this year, but other popular shows were left off the 2025 slate.

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3 hours ago Tribute paid to 'cheeky' boy, 13, found dead at school as family make 11

Connor Slade, 13, was found dead at Melin Primary School in Neath, South Wales on Wednesday, with the school closed as a result of the incident as an investigation is launched

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3 hours ago It’s a night the academy should be proud of – Postecoglou hails Spurs’ young guns

Graduates Dane Scarlett, Damola Ajayi and Mikey Moore scored in a 3-0 Europa League win against Elfsborg.

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26 hours ago Many parents don’t think children need to know how to use a book by age 4, study reveals

Teachers report children starting primary school with delays in basic motor skills

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9 hours ago How much will YOUR water bill go up? Interactive tool reveals the price increases for customers across Britain

The rise will take the average water and wastewater bill in England and Wales from £480 to £603 for the next year alone. This equates to an increase of around £10 a month, from £40 to £50.

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7 hours ago Manchester United sent Marcus Rashford transfer message as time runs out in frustrating talks

The January transfer window is coming to an end, and a move for Rashford will be difficult

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3 hours ago Peter Wright still feels 21 as Snakebite warns everyone else is 'in trouble' while he dodges the mirror

The Scot is 55 in a couple of months but admits he's doing new things and is enjoying his darts again

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3 hours ago Luke Humphries left fuming as he edges past Joe Cullen in World Masters first round

Luke Humphries narrowly avoided a first-round exit at the World Masters on Thursday night - but he was left fuming with himself after edging past Joe Cullen

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10 hours ago Mark Zuckerberg wants to bring back ‘OG Facebook’ as he says he will invest hundreds of billions in AI

Mark Zuckerberg says he wants to get back to the original Facebook, restoring it to “how it was originally used back in the day”.

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10 hours ago Cardiff City transfer bulletin as Riza hints at future plan for Mannsverk as club braced for busy end to window

The Bluebirds boss spoke ahead of what could be a busy final few days of the window

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3 hours ago As a human rights lawyer, I fight against discrimination in all its forms. Witnessing the recent anti

In the face of those who refuse to see our humanity, I choose to imagine that we are humane enough to believe in theirsMy grandmother, Holocaust survivor Olga Horak OAM, passed away in August 2024 just days after her 98th birthday. Just one week before, she attended her great-granddaughter’s Jewish day school to share her remarkable story of survival with the Year 6 students. Her parting message was simple: “Never forget. Don’t hate”. Although she could no longer stand up straight, in her decades-long commitment to Holocaust education as a volunteer at the Sydney Jewish Museum, she was indefatigable until the end.When she died, we lost an empire of knowledge. Just as we do whenever we lose a survivor. Her strength of character, her disarming candour, her twinkly eyes, her testimony and her light have secreted themselves in the hearts of the thousands of people she touched, like little mirrors reflecting flashes of her life. A giant photo mosaic. Continue reading...

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3 hours ago You’re Cordially Invited review – Reese Witherspoon and Will Ferrell carry fun comedy

A pair of duelling weddings leads to war in this surprisingly funny, if a little overstuffed, Amazon comedyIn the doldrums of January, with Hollywood gracelessly dumping its shoddiest films, one would have understandable scepticism over Amazon’s glossy wedding confection You’re Cordially Invited. Recent attempts to replicate the big studio comedy for a streaming audience have almost all failed, from the intolerable Vacation Friends movies to Amazon’s heinous Space Cadet to joyless big-star Netflix vehicles like the recent Diaz/Foxx mess Back in Action. Even its stars have tried – Reese Witherspoon with charmless rom-com Your Place or Mine and Will Ferrell with grating Christmas musical Spirited – so expectations weren’t just low, they were deep underground.It also didn’t help that Amazon refused to provide screeners to press, a clear sign that something was up. But even with the many low bars this would all put in place, there’s a surprising amount of low-rent fun to be had here, a ...

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10 hours ago Man City dealt £20m financial reality as Champions League impact laid bare

Manchester City reached the Champions League play-offs after coming from behind to beat Club Brugge on Wednesday.

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10 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

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4 hours ago Tottenham’s kids rescue Postecoglou and sink Elfsborg on way into last 16

This was a rare case of Tottenham turning an injury into a positive. The loss of Radu Dragusin was Dane Scarlett’s cue. Recalled from a disappointing loan spell at Oxford United earlier this month, the 20-year-old striker came on for Dragusin and set Spurs on course to victory over Elfsborg when he headed in his first goal for his boyhood club.It has been almost five years since Scarlett made his debut. He was an unlikely saviour but Ange Postecoglou was not complaining. There was more joy when another substitute, the 19-year-old winger, Oyindamola Ajayi, came on to score on his debut, then when Mikey Moore made it 3-0 with his first professional goal. Spurs had secured their place in the knockout phase. There was relief at avoiding two extra playoff games. Continue reading...

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3 hours ago Academy graduates take centre stage as Tottenham progress in Europa League

Tottenham Hotspur 3-0 Elfsborg: A win against their Swedish visitors helped Spurs secure fourth spot in the league phase

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10 hours ago 'Brilliant' £9 shoe grips on Amazon that are a 'lifesaver' in ice and snow

As more snow and ice is yet to fall, you might want to buy a pair of these Winter Wise ice grips for heading outdoors.

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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.

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4 hours ago Washington plane crash: questions arise over understaffing at control tower

One controller reportedly handled arrivals and departures, and also helicopter traffic – a job usually done by two peopleWashington DC plane crash – latest updatesFirst confirmed victims include figure-skating championsA collision on Wednesday between an American Airlines jet and a US military helicopter near Washington DC killed all 67 people onboard both aircraft and sparked questions over whether understaffing in an air traffic control tower played a role in the United States’ worst aviation disaster in years.As it approached Reagan National airport around 9pm, American Eagle flight 5342 collided with a US army Black Hawk helicopter, plunging wreckage of the two aircraft into the icy Potomac River and killing all 64 passengers and crew on the plane, along with three soldiers on the helicopter. Continue reading...

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3 hours ago Surprising 'nepo baby' star tops the list of biggest celebrity beauty influencers

The most impactful beauty influencers on social media of 2024 have been revealed and the results may surprise some people. 

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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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13 hours ago Barcelona players hit out at plans for Women’s Supercopa in Saudi Arabia

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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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4 hours ago Ruben Amorim found a new piece of his Manchester United jigsaw with surprise tactical switch

Man United are into the last 16 of the Europa League after a 2-0 win against FCSB in Bucharest, with Kobbie Mainoo outstanding in a new role.

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10 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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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

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5 hours ago St Kitts and Nevis finds 13 decomposing bodies in boat adrift in Caribbean

Discovery by coast guard comes five days after skiff containing five bodies found near Trinidad and TobagoThe coastguard of St Kitts and Nevis has discovered 13 decomposing bodies in a boat adrift off the coast, days after another five bodies were found in a skiff near Trinidad and Tobago.Officials of the two Caribbean countries said it was not immediately clear if there was any link between the two incidents, or who the deceased were. Continue reading...

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4 hours ago Rangers player ratings vs Union SG: 'Outstanding' 9/10 leader, the monster, two 8s and plenty 7s

How we rated each Rangers performance out of ten during the 2-1 win over Union Saint-Gilloise in the Europa League.

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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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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

5 hours ago NTSB spokesman fights back tears as he makes pledge to families of Washington DC plane crash victims

The National Transportation Safety Board promised to “leave no stone unturned” in its investigation into the fatal collision between the Army Black Hawk helicopter and an American Airlines regional jet in Washington, D.C. on Wednesday night.

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4 hours ago Chelsee Healey suffered miscarriage during Dancing on Ice as she hid ‘enormous’ grief

Dancing on Ice star Chelsee Healey has revealed suffering a miscarriage during her time on the ITV reality TV show 'really did devastate me and hit me deeply'

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11 hours ago The most pricey part of their wedding day is costing Brits over £6k, and it's not the ring

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14 hours ago Surreal, dreamlike, confusing: a night watching 18 Champions League ties

Trying to keep across 29 hours’ worth of football was not just akin to major substance abuse but a cause of fear and panicRaspberry Beret by Prince, Stayin’ Alive by the Bee Gees, American Pie by Don McLean, All I Want is You by U2, the theme tune to Sesame Street: these are all in their different ways excellent pieces of music. But as part of playlists broadcast without end and at high volume, all have been used by the US army in psychological warfare – demonstrating that too much of a good thing is not just possible but, at extreme levels, absolutely excruciating. Watching the manic conclusion to the Champions League group stage on Wednesday brought those playlists to mind, as I debated whether I was being entertained or encouraged to run screaming from my house.The trend in sport for many years has been to make competitions bigger, longer, more drawn out, and at first the new 36-team Champions League format felt like another step on this tiresome journey. But the widely acknowled...

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6 hours ago 'Smiling' sex predator who lurked in underpass to attack women and girls as young as 13 in broad daylight is jailed

Serial sex predator, Robert Emmerson, 40, who was seen 'smiling' and 'enjoying himself' as he attacked women and girls as young as 13 has been jailed.

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4 hours ago David Beckham is modelling in his pants again. Will he not think of his fellow middle

His bronzed torso is ridiculously ripped – and will, once again, cause a shift in the acceptable minimum standards for the male physiqueSo much for the dad bod. David Beckham, who turns 50 this year, has released pictures of himself modelling his new bodywear collection for Hugo Boss. Bodywear, if you’re unfamiliar with the term, appears to mean underwear. In the corresponding ad clip, Beckham returns home for the day in his vintage Aston Martin, Bond-style, but he can’t wait to rip off his sharp suit and slouch around in a leather armchair in nothing but his tighty-whities. He has set the bar very high for middle-aged dads who like to relax by sitting around drinking in their pants, Homer Simpson-style. If you feel at all self-conscious about your soft, squishy, beer-induced centre, Beckham’s new line of smalls will not help.In recent years, the dad bod seemed to be on the verge of widespread public acceptance, even cautious celebration, and a lot of us were congratulating ourselve...

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11 hours ago Boost for theatres, festivals and arts centres as Creative Scotland unveils £208m funding package

Creative Scotland reveals long-awaited package worth £208m

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14 hours ago David Beckham fans go wild as they notice glaring detail in sexy new shirtless snap

David Beckham fans went wild after he posted another sizzling picture on Wednesday - as they noticed a glaring detail about it.

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6 hours ago Elusive leader of Hamas's armed wing unit is KILLED along with his deputy 'in combat', the terror group reveals

Mohammed Deif was widely seen as the second-ranking Hamas commander in Gaza, behind Yahya Sinwar who was also killed in an airstrike last year.

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5 hours ago McDonald's is launching a special Angel Reese meal — here’s how to claim it

The WNBA star’s special meal will be available in US restaurants starting February 11

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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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15 hours ago Man Utd legends' group chat including current star 'hammer' players during games

Rio Ferdinand has revealed the identify of a current player who is part of the Manchester United legends WhatsApp group, which features lively discussions about today's team

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7 hours ago Plane crash: 'Control tower staffing level was not normal' on day of disaster says report

A preliminary safety report found that a single controller was responsible for both managing helicopters in the airport's vicinity and directing arriving and departing planes

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