1 hour ago Prince Andrew adviser’s letter to alleged China spy reveals closeness of ties

Two-page document praises loyalty of Yang Tengbo and says he is ‘at very top of tree’ within Duke of York’s networkThe full text of a gushing letter written by Prince Andrew’s adviser to alleged Chinese spy Yang Tengbo reveals how intimate the relationship between the two had become in the aftermath of the prince’s disastrous 2019 interview with the BBC.Extracts from the correspondence were quoted in a judgment upholding a decision to exclude Yang from the UK last month, but the two-page letter written by Dominic Hampshire at the end of March 2020 is eye-catching for its tone. Continue reading...

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1 hour ago Blake Lively objects to being deposed by Justin Baldoni's attorney Bryan Freedman in his $400M defamation suit

Blake Lively's defiant demand is revealed in a new letter from Justin Baldoni's team to the New York judge overseeing the It Ends with Us co-stars' $400million defamation suit.

Society

69 minutes ago Silicon Valley billionaires splurge £144m on London Spirit in Hundred auction

Winning bid for 49% stake values London Spirit at £295mWelsh Fire stake sold for reported £35m to tech entrepreneurThe Hundred is set to deliver an eye-watering windfall for English cricket that exceeds all projections after a Silicon Valley consortium featuring the chief executives of Microsoft and Google claimed a 49% share in London Spirit for £144m.It was the first of two sales to take place on Friday afternoon, with a 49% stake in Cardiff-based Welsh Fire later sold for a reported £35m. The England and Wales Cricket Board has now raised around £279m after similar stakes in Oval Invincibles (£60m) and Birmingham Phoenix (£40m) were claimed 24 hours earlier. Continue reading...

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29 hours ago Liberal Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson punches out her frustrations in the boxing ring

Ketanji Brown Jackson, 54, is one of three liberals on an otherwise Conservative-dominated Supreme Court

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45 minutes ago Former Black Hawk pilot reveals the three chilling issues she thinks caused DC air crash

Chief Warrant Officer 2 Elizabeth McCormick, who flew Black Hawks for seven years until an injury forced her to retire, believed the crash over DC was preventable.

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20 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...

Culture

7 hours ago What is Rhinovirus and its symptoms as cases soar in children across the UK

Rhinovirus is generally thought of as the precursor to a common cold, but it can also develop into several things far worse than that if left without seeking medical help

Science

6 hours ago Most stolen cars of 2024 REVEALED: A motor was pinched every 8 and a half minutes

Some 61,343 cars were reported stolen last year, official figures have confirmed - and we can tell you if yours is among those most at risk.

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2 hours ago Why does my child keep getting ill? Common bugs children can pick up from nursery and how to protect them

Winter bugs and viruses are usually mild, but can sometimes become more serious in young children 🤒

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3 hours ago Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds seek to dismiss $400m lawsuit filed by Justin Baldoni

The couple write to judge asking to dismiss claims made by the It Ends with Us director as tensions escalate

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21 hours ago European Central Bank cuts rates for the fifth time as Germany and France teeter on the brink of recession

ECB chief Christine Lagarde (pictured) said the single currency bloc was 'set to remain weak in the near term' as the rate was cut from 3% to 2.75%.

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34 hours ago Bayern Munich chief drops major hint on Mathys Tel transfer amid Manchester United interest

Latest Manchester United transfer news with an update on Mathys Tel's Bayern Munich future

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48 minutes ago Chocolate recall elevated to highest risk level by FDA due to risk of 'adverse health consequences’

Three products from Cal Yee Farm’s recall last month are now a ‘Class 1’ level

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28 hours ago This groundbreaking method can predict bowel cancer with 90% accuracy, new research finds

This method will brings us closer to a potential blood test that could help doctors identify which IBD patients are most at risk

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3 hours ago The Weeknd: Hurry Up Tomorrow review – a record that will floor you and drive you up the wall

(XO Music/Republic)On a somewhat exhausting sixth album, Abel Tesfaye uses Brazilian funk, punishing house and lush 70s soul to press great songs into the service of rotten lyricsIt takes precisely 20 seconds for the Weeknd’s sixth album to imply that it might also be his last. “All I have is my legacy I’m all alone when it fades to black,” Abel Tesfaye sings over a lush bed of synthesisers that quickly takes on the influence of 80s boogie. It’s a line that feels very on brand. Hurry Up Tomorrow’s release has been promoted with billboards declaring “THE END IS NEAR”, social media posts in which Tesfaye has inferred the album is the final “beautiful chapter” in his story and interviews during which he’s suggested that a 2022 incident in which he lost his voice on stage was some kind of cosmic message: “You can end it now when is the right time to leave if not at your peak?”It is perhaps worth noting that the same was true of his last album more-or-less: 2022’s Dawn FM was rich with e...

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8 hours ago Two sought after club fracas saw glass thrown, hair pulled and girl pushed over

Two women in their 20s were assaulted in two separate incidents at the Be At One bar on Victoria Street, Nottingham and cops say it's a wonder they weren't more seriously hurt

Society

22 hours ago Dragon's Den woman who 'lost all fear' after cancer fight gets £50k and Trinny Woodall backing

47-year-old Laura Harnett, who is the founder of Seep, managed to convince guest judge Trinny Woodall to make her first and only investment during Dragons' Den

Economics

89 minutes ago 'WW3 has already begun' as we 'prepare for serious conflict with Russia and China'

World's top banker Jamie Dimon has warned the third world war is already upon us and nuclear armageddon poses a much bigger risk to humanity than climate change

Events

31 hours ago I thought I'd solved the eternal issue of trying to lose baby weight while still enjoying chocolate and sugar. But my solution left me with a bizarre eating disorder

Trying to slim down after the birth of her first child, Lucy Hake thought she'd solved a problem familiar to many dieters: how to satisfy cravings for calorific food without sabotaging her weight-loss efforts.

Science

3 hours ago Lady Gaga's Madame Tussauds London waxwork leaves fans stunned as they all say same thing

A Lady Gaga waxwork has left fans stunned as they all say the same thing on social media after the 'best ever' figure was unveiled at Madame Tussauds earlier this week

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10 hours ago Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds ask judge to dismiss Justin Baldoni’s lawsuit

Baldoni has sued the couple for attempting to ‘destroy’ his reputation and career.

Society

24 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

Economics

1 hour ago Judge who allowed Sara Sharif to live with killer father was previously criticised by High Court

Judge Alison Raeside was criticised over ‘fundamentally flawed’ hearing regarding another child

Events

43 hours ago Groundbreaking new test 90% accurate in finding patients at high risk of bowel cancer

Doctors believe new test could lead to earlier diagnoses and more effective treatment for thousands of patients

Science

3 hours ago Parents use film title as inspiration for baby name – and people are in stitches

Whether we like it or not, our names can lead to judgements and preconceived notions. Some parents don't mind risking this in the name of creativity, and one couple have really pushed the boat out

Politics

14 hours ago South Africa and Malaysia to launch campaign to protect international justice

Formation of Hague Group comes amid challenges to ICJ and ICC rulingsSouth Africa and Malaysia will launch a campaign to protect and uphold the rulings of the international court of justice (ICJ) and the international criminal court (ICC) in the face of what they describe as defiance of ICJ orders and attempts by US Congress to hit the ICC through the use of sanctions.The aim of the nine-nation Hague Group – which includes Colombia, Bolivia, Chile, Senegal and Namibia - is to defend the institutions and rulings of the international legal order. Continue reading...

Society

31 hours ago First Nations to fight for billions in treaty payments in Canadian court

Group in northern Ontario argues crown failed to honour agreement and capped annual payments in 1874 at $4A group of First Nations in Canada is turning to the courts in the hope of securing billions of dollars in compensation, after accusing the government of failing to engage in “meaningful negotiations” for money owed under a 175-year-old treaty.“The governments’ refusal to come to grips with their treaty obligations has continued 175 years of broken promises, lies and neglect,” Wilfred King, chief of Gull Bay First Nation, said in a statement announcing plans to seek compensation that is “just, liberal, generous and honourable”. Continue reading...

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2 hours ago ‘We will be OK’: Lady Gaga and Billie Eilish among headliners for LA wildfire benefit concert

Music A-listers from Dr Dre to Olivia Rodrigo perform at fundraising extravaganza FireAid at neighboring LA arenasMaking my way through the Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California, it was clear that FireAid was set to be a different kind of musical extravaganza. Taking place simultaneously at both at the state-of-the-art arena (which opened in August) and the longtime city staple the Kia Forum, the roster, which included everyone from Joni Mitchell to Peso Pluma, was announced in the wake of the devastating fires that struck the area earlier this month and broadcast around the world to raise funds and awareness, the atmosphere before showtime was neither celebratory nor subdued, striking a delicate balance to coalesce over a common love for Los Angeles and its ongoing strife.A red carpet where flashbulbs are usually popping was mostly quiet as a mouse, with photographers invariably checking their lenses; perhaps the stars in attendance knew it would be inept to have a fashion moment on...

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6 hours ago West Ham's new transfer chief Kyle Macaulay faces busy end to January window

Straight in at the deep end for Macaulay after Chelsea exit with Hammers needing short-term striker solution

Politics

30 hours ago Inside 'world's biggest yacht' with floating £8.1m apartments and its own beach club

Apartments on the luxury yacht, that is being built in Norway, start at £8.1m and a high court judge has ruled that a £733,750 unpaid design debt must be settled

Society

43 hours ago London can become 'another Amsterdam' says Lime bike chief as he invests £20m in capital

E-bike hire firm offers councils £5m to build 2,500 more cycle parking bays

Economics

2 hours ago Washington DC plane crash: more than 40 bodies recovered; Trump claims army helicopter was flying too high – live updates

Official gives update on recovery efforts; president weighs in on cause of collision in highly unusual move as investigation still under wayAlarms raised about ‘congested’ airspace before fatal Washington crashStaffing levels ‘not normal’ in control tower at time of crash, report saysReagan national’s main runway is the busiest in the United States, with more than 800 daily takeoffs and landings.The National Transportation Safety Board has investigated nine accidents or incidents at the airport this century, including two that were fatal, records showed. Continue reading...

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6 hours ago Suspect named following alleged 'dangerous driving' incident in Bolton

He has been charged with a string of offences

Politics

37 hours ago Lawyers paid less than minimum wage is creating a crisis of justice in Scotland

Without urgent action, many Scots could find themselves unable to secure legal representation

Society

3 hours ago Vaccine safety alert: Jab rolled out to millions 'could cause neurological illness', health chiefs warn

US health chiefs issued a warning about RSV jabs, which were only launched in Britain last year.In the UK, the condition is already noted as a potential complication in patient information.

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6 hours ago Brian demands 'justice for Brian' after favourite Wetherspoons pub bans him for life

Brian Gorman was barred from The Square Bottle Wetherspoons pub in Chester earlier this month after a "two minute" incident and below he explains why he is still protesting

Politics

3 hours ago Donald Trump reveals cause of American Airline plane crash that killed 67 people

American Airlines chief executive Robert Isom said the plane was making a normal approach when “the military aircraft came into the path” of the jet.

Events

6 hours ago Lady Gaga waxwork at Madame Tussauds stuns fans as they all say the same thing

Madame Tussauds has been praised by Lady Gaga fans for making an uncanny waxwork of the Poker Face singer, with many fans and brands weighing in on the identical-looking creation

Politics

4 hours ago Girl accused of attempted murder at school tells court she regrets incident

The girl is on trial at Swansea Crown Court.

Events

8 hours ago Prue Leith reacts to Bake Off replacement as she steps down from celebrity specials

Dame Prue has given her blessing to the new Great Celebrity Bake Off judge

Politics

5 hours ago Judge in Sara Sharif care proceedings was stalked by irate dad months before fateful decision

Exclusive: Judge Alison Raeside was targeted in a string of vile messages from Nyron Warmington after she barred him from contacting his daughters

Events

8 hours ago Adam Azim needs to show five things in crucial fight with Sergey Lipinets

BARRY MCGUIGAN COLUMN: I’m looking for speed, skill and explosiveness, being able to judge when to grip his toes into the canvas and hit top gear when Adam Azim takes on Sergey Lipinets

Politics

5 hours ago Trafigura’s former chief operating officer sentenced to 32 months in jail

Mike Wainwright found guilty by Swiss court of paying more than €5mn in bribes in first conviction of commodity trader for corruption

Events

9 hours ago Love Island icon in talks for All Stars but says he'll only return for one girl

EXCLUSIVE: One Love Island legend has said he's still single, but would only return to the villa for another shot at romance if one specific lady was there waiting for him

Politics

5 hours ago Fire risk warning to electric blanket users as expert says 'never' leave on while sleeping

There are around 1,000 fires caused by the blankets every year - but there are steps to minimise the risks

Events

10 hours ago Council chief in farming area says more 'sophisticated' approach is needed than plant

It was put to him that plant-based diets were better all round for the environment

Politics

5 hours ago Police race to Falkirk park as public urged to avoid area amidst ongoing incident

"Around 11am on Friday, 31 January, 2025 we received a report of a person acting suspiciously."

Events

13 hours ago How do we introduce assisted dying? Experts and politicians hope someone else has the answer | Gaby Hinsliff

Such a profound social change needs consensus and leadership. Those tasked with seeing this through are offering neither There is something about the sound of Prof Sir Chris Whitty’s voice that inexorably takes me back. Whenever he speaks it’s hard not to think about R numbers and social distancing, masks and variants. His was the judgment we learned to trust in the days when the only certainty was that thousands were going to die; his the not-quite-inscrutable face we studied for clues that some politician had just said something stupid. For those reasons and more, I would very much like to know what the chief medical officer thinks about assisted dying for terminally ill people. But when he came before the committee scrutinising this most sensitive of issues on Wednesday, he wouldn’t say.Whitty answered all questions posed about the proposed new law, including how accurately doctors can predict that someone has only six months left. (Not entirely, though he explained that they’re ...

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5 hours ago Ketamine warning after potentially deadly drug leaves youngsters with irreversible bladder issues and 'wearing nappies' for rest of their lives

Young ketamine users face irreversible bladder issues and risk 'wearing nappies' for all of their lives, a judge has warned. 'Ketamine is an appalling substance,' Judge Simon Medland said

Events

19 hours ago DANIEL HANNAN: It doesn't matter how you vote. Britain has now elevated Net Zero over democracy

No sooner had the Chancellor declared that economic growth was 'the number one mission of this government', than a Scottish judge made a mockery of it.

Politics

5 hours ago MARK MCEATHRON: I'm a Black Hawk helicopter crew chief. This video shows all the red flags that led up to the deadly DC plane crash

I'm a former Black Hawk helicopter crew chief and flight instructor. I know how quickly a routine flight can turn into a terrible tragedy.

Events

22 hours ago Donald Trump Jr.'s new girlfriend Bettina Anderson defends First Lady Melania after Vogue's vile attack

Bettina Anderson was quick to slam Vogue on Instagram on Wednesday after the fashion publication wrote a scathing piece about the first lady's official White House portrait.

Politics

5 hours ago You're nicked! Tremendous moment brazen shoplifter is brought to justice by police who had been hiding in back room

When thieving Derick Bell strolled into the Co-Op store in Lambeth, south London, intent on stealing as much as he could, he had no idea police were hiding in wait for him.

Events

23 hours ago Miriam Margoyles 'will never forgive herself' for devastating incident when she was young

Comedian and actress Miriam Margoyles said, 'I will never forgive myself' as she recalled a moment of 'frustration and rage' while looking after her beloved mum following a stroke

Politics

6 hours ago Washington DC plane crash live: two of three people onboard helicopter named in reports as recovery efforts continue

Pilot named as Andrew Eaves and Ryan O’Hara, 29, was the crew chief of the Black Hawk helicopter, according to media reportsAlarms raised about ‘congested’ airspace before fatal Washington crashStaffing levels ‘not normal’ in control tower at time of crash, report saysReagan national’s main runway is the busiest in the United States, with more than 800 daily takeoffs and landings.The National Transportation Safety Board has investigated nine accidents or incidents at the airport this century, including two that were fatal, records showed. Continue reading...

Events

24 hours ago Ticketmaster rejects Oasis investigation invitation to give evidence at Parliament

"The Oasis ticket sale incident provoked a wider public conversation about the prices we pay for the goods and services we use"

Politics

6 hours ago Livingston branch of Quiz 'at risk of closure' as retailer on brink of administration

Hundreds of jobs are at risk with Glasgow-based fashion firm Quiz experiencing financial issues which could result in the permanent closure of its Livingston branch.

Events

24 hours ago Palestinian ambassador ‘still optimistic’ about Occupied Territories Bill

Palestinian Ambassador Dr Jilan Abdalmajid was speaking in Galway.

Politics

6 hours ago Strictly's Anton Du Beke stuns Who Wants to be a Millionaire audience with never

The judge Anton Du Beke will appear on the ITV quiz show Who Wants To Be A Millionaire? celebrity special this Sunday night

Events

24 hours ago New Lady Gaga figure unveiled at Madame Tussauds London ahead of the Grammys

New Lady Gaga figure unveiled at Madame Tussauds London ahead of the Grammys  97.9 WRMF

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6 hours ago An easy addition to your morning routine could slash risk of deadly stroke

Research has long shown that high levels bacteria linked to gum disease can raise the likelihood of the condition as well as diabetes and high blood pressure.

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