The Chase viewers were left fuming as they claimed that they were watching the 'worst episode ever' after the popular gameshow took an unexpected turn for the worst

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Sharp rise in population in 11 of 16 cities expected to continue as rising temperatures make it easier for the animals to breed, say researchersRat numbers are soaring in cities as global temperatures warm, research shows.Washington DC, San Francisco, Toronto, New York City and Amsterdam had the greatest increase in these rodents, according to the study, which looked at data from 16 cities globally. Eleven of the cities showed “significant increasing trends in rat numbers”, said the paper published in the journal Science Advances, and these trends were likely to continue. Continue reading...

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The pop superstar first got on the property ladder in 2009 at the tender age of 19 as she snapped up with a three-bedroom penthouse in Nashville for $1.99 million.

Economics

Whether you're into TNA, WWE, or AEW, there have been plenty of wrestling video games over the years, but some are better than others — which ones have you played?

Sport

Two 'black boxes,' or flight data recorders, recovered from the passenger plane that crashed in Washington DC should offer new insight into the circumstances leading up to and during the incident.

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They were drafted in amid changes to the hit dance show's live tour

Culture

The Apprentice returns to screens on January 30, and among the power suits and cringe-worthy pitches is a viral sensation who has hit the headlines before the BBC show even begins.

Technology

Jessica Warrington, 31, and her mum, Sarah Voy, 53, were diagnosed with the same cancer within months of each other but their symptoms were dismissed as early menopause and asthma

Science

The worst offender - a popular battery model built in Britain - loses 73% of its value after just three years of ownership, new data from motoring title Auto Express shows.

Transport

The death of singer Marianne Faithfull at the age of 78 means the loss of "not just a fiercely unique talent, but the stored knowledge of a generation", Nick Cave has said

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Bitter feud is alleged to have begun while filming the box office hit ‘It Ends With Us’

Society

Stockport council is facing huge costs to fix up leisure centres, libraries, and civic properties

Economics

The French horror seems to have gone under the radar since it was released

Sport

Coronation Street fans are in for devastating and dramatic scenes next week on the ITV soap as a blaze tears through the Platt family's home - but who is behind the arson attack?

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‘Riddled with typos,’ one user said

Culture

When Bill Gates was nine, a therapist said he was 'retarded'. He wasn't bad at his lessons. It was his voice - he was squeaky.

Science

The worst offender - a popular battery model built in Britain - loses 73% of its value after just three years of ownership, new data from motoring title Auto Express shows.

Transport

Viewers were quick to pick up on the difference between Sammy, 23, who won the dating series in 2023 with ex Jess Harding, and Elma, 32, who appeared in 2019 on the fifth series

Politics

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...

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Damon Heta stunned the Ally Pally crowd at the PDC World Darts Championship in December when he hit a perfect nine-dart leg - but he's yet to receive his £60,000 prize

Economics

Iraqi refugee, Salwan Momika, 38, repeatedly burned the Koran in 2023, sparking outrage in Muslim countries.

Sport

Actor Sanjeev Bhaskar, who is known for starring in ITV's Unforgotten, has shared more insight into his backpack and what he's carrying around

Events

‘Riddled with typos,’ one user said

Culture

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

President Donald Trump threatened another 10 nations with tariffs as he prepares to hit Canada and Mexico with increases.

Politics

The Chancellor publicly backed controversial plans for a third runway at Britain's biggest airport as she vowed to 'fight' the 'blockers' holding back the economy.

Society

Recovery plan will look at ‘size, shape, structure and balance’ of the crisis-hit institution

Economics

‘To a country that doesn’t respect women? I don’t see it’RFEF in dicussions with Saudi Arabia over competitionFemale players in Spain have hit out at plans to take the women’s Supercopa to Saudi Arabia. The Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) has been in negotiations with the Saudis to extend their agreement to play the men’s Supercopa semi-finals and final away from Spain until at least 2034 and include the women’s competition too.However, Barcelona players have now criticised the plans. “Taking the Supercopa outside of Spain and to a country that doesn’t respect women? I don’t see it,” the midfielder Patri Guijarro said after their semi-final win over Atlético Madrid in this year’s edition. Continue reading...

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Danny John Jules plays fan favourite Dwayne Myers on BBC detective drama Death In Paradise - but there is no sign of him in the new series of the hit show

Events

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

Culture

Jess Tague shared a photo of a lasagna meal she claims she was given as a patient at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary and many agreed it looked bad with one saying it had put her off her own dinner

Science

It comes as the dancer prepares to go it alone away from the hit dance show

Politics

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

Society

Ahmed Lal, 24, had been 'showing off' to his friends speeding around Wellington, Shropshire before he hit David Skinner on June 18, 2023.

Economics

Celtic were hit with a suspended one-match ban on issueing away tickets earlier this season

Sport

Agustín López Gagliasso's car spun out of control, killing Tania Gandolfi, 41, and her daughter Agustina García, 16. The TikToker is under pre-trial detention as he awaits his fate

Events

A Hong Kong culinary institution is acknowledging that changing times bring changing tastes and has found a hit in adding American pistachios to the range of flavors in its famed dumplings.

Culture

Norovirus cases in hospital have hit their highest level so far this winter 🤢

Science

The Masked Singer has been a huge hit with fans, who are convinced they have worked out who is behind the masks - and now the final is nearly here, with a triple unmasking in store

Politics

MSPs have hit out at the deals agreed for two former senior staff at the Scottish Environment Protection Agency

Economics

The latest Bluebirds news from Cardiff City Stadium

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Shadow home secretary says fact 9 million people are out of work shows Britain must ‘up our game’UK politics live – latest updatesOne of Kemi Badenoch’s senior team has been accused of “real brass neck” after saying Britain needed a better work ethic.Chris Philp, the shadow home secretary, said there were 9 million working-age people not in work and Britain needed to “lift our game and to up our game”. Continue reading...

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The newly reduced bag has been a hit on social media ever since it first came out, with thousands sharing glowing feedback

Economics

The reigning Ballon d’Or winner’s absence has hit Pep Guardiola’s side hard, exposing a thin part of the squad, which contrasts to Arsenal’s strength in depth, notably with Declan Rice, a player the champions previously targeted

Events

ITV's hit show The Masked Singer continues this weekend - however, the big finale isn't far away, with ITV confirming when we'll discover this year's big winner

Politics

Some Barclays customers will see their savings accounts be hit by rate cuts very soon

Economics

Rob Rinder was back at the helm of Good Morning Britain on Friday alongside Kate Garraway - but the presenter was forced to hit back at a homophobic troll live on air

Events

Kalyn, who runs the Girl Gone London YouTube channel, said she has "no idea" if one icon is meant to be a children's character or something "straight out of a horror film"

Politics

East Ayrshire Council officers and councillors also hit out at 'unfair criticism' of Big Top which collapsed during storm.

Economics

Frankenstein is the latest horror film to received a 21st century remake and recent reports state that Jacob Elordi as Frankenstein's monster is seriously swoon-worthy

Events

Twenty-five years on from the first Six Nations, Murrayfield hosts battle between two teams who have come a long way in a quarter of a centuryAnd so we head back to where it all began. The Six Nations is a quarter of a century old. Wednesday will mark 25 years since its opening fixture on 5 February 2000, but of more visceral significance will be Saturday afternoon’s encounter at Murrayfield between Scotland and Italy, a rerun of that first match, bathed in sunshine, when Italy, the new arrivals, announced themselves to the old championship with a shattering 34-20 win over the champions.Those not yet in middle age may balk at the phrase “champions Scotland”. But it is true. They were quite often champions back then. In 1999 they won the last Five Nations, outplaying the rest in what must still rank as the greatest championship of them all. England squeaked past them at Twickenham in round two, but Scotland had run rings round them all match, just as they would all-comers that year. ...

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The event at Wallets Marts in Castle Douglas has been rearranged after the country was hit by Storm Eowyn.

Economics

An asteroid is set to hit earth in 2032, which has triggered global planetary defence procedures. It looks like one Netflix movie could have predicted how this plays out...

Events

In this week’s newsletter: From the return of Apple’s hit thriller to the most open Oscar race I can remember, this year has so much in store for us culture vulturesHappy New Year! 2025 is upon us and pop-culturally it has the potential to be a belter, with big releases and events aplenty. For a full rundown of everything to watch, listen to and play this year, check out the Guardian arts desk’s exhaustive year-ahead preview.Here on the Guide, meanwhile, we’re looking at some of the big questions across film, TV and music that we’re anticipating getting answers to this year. Just putting them together has whetted our appetites for the next 12 months. Hopefully they’ll do the same for you. Continue reading...

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New research has revealed that many drivers do not feel that there is any need for concern if they drive when feeling unwell.

Economics

The Terrifier films have become lucrative box-office hits

Events

As dog ownership continues to soar post-lockdown, here are the breeds of pooch that make for the calmest pets.

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The Terrifier films have become massive box-office hits

Events

With puppy ownership continuing to soar, here are the dog breeds that are least likely to live long lives, and those that – sadly – won’t be around for as many years.

Politics

Several stars within the MMA community have hit out at UFC star Bryce Mitchell - with Conor McGregor now offering his verdict on the controversial topic

Events

Kemi Badenoch issues rebuke to Priti Patel after former home secretary defends rise in migration since BrexitThe SNP are using the fifth anniversary of Brexit to restate their call for the UK to “at the very least” rejoin the customs union and the single market. This is from Stephen Gethins, the SNP’s Europe spokesperson.For 5 years, Westminster’s deliberate and damaging denial of Brexit has hit people in the pocket, hurt our businesses and harmed our relationship with our nearest neighbours. “It was political and economic madness 5 years ago – and its damage is deepening by the day. It was a decision Scotland never voted for, but we have been left paying the price. Sir Keir Starmer has spent an awful lot of time talking about a reset with our EU partners, but the reality is that the only reset which will work is to – at the very least - rejoin the EU single market and the customs union.The decision to exit the EU implemented five years ago has had a devastating impact on the Welsh ...

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Ten years ago, David Beckham hit back at those who criticised him for kissing his daughter on the lips.

Events

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

A war memorial in a picturesque Dorset village was vandalised in a sickening arson attack which has left locals feeling abandoned by police.

Events

Big name stars to join cast for second series of hit show

Politics

Intelligence sources say one refinery had been hit by four Ukrainian drones, causing ‘significant damage”

Events

Children appeared to be the target demographic for this nasty illness when it first hit the headlines, and new UK statistics appear to show that the trend is continuing in this country

Politics

Seeking decadent a holiday balanced by high-energy activities, Benjamin Parker flew to Arizona’s on-trend desert gem to see what’s going on years after the likes of Humphrey Bogart and Marilyn Monroe graced the city

Events

EastEnders fans are fearing the worst after it was confirmed that Sonia Fowler actress Natalie Cassidy had quit her role after more than 30 years on the BBC soap

Politics

With the new season of the hit HBO series set to arrive on our screens in February, Annabel Grossman gets a taste of what it’s like to holiday like the one per cent – and uncovers a few hints of what we can expect when the White Lotus opens its doors in Phuket and Koh Samui

Events

The Welsh star was honest as he talks of sports psychology helping him out

Politics

It's set to be a race to the finish line at Ibrox after a sleepy start to the window

Events

There are fears Strictly Come Dancing professional Katya Jones could be ready to quit the hit BBC dance show following the exit of Wynne Evans on the live tour

Politics

An upmarket Hampshire tennis club is set to be issued with a noise ban by a city council after neighbours complained over the 'gunshot' noise of balls being hit and 'constant' swearing.

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