42 minutes ago Zayn Malik pays a heartfelt tribute to 'brother' Liam Payne during first live performance since his death

Zayn Malik paid a heart-wrenching tribute to his late bandmate Liam Payne as he took to the stage for the first time since his death, referring to Liam as his 'brother'.

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48 minutes ago The 80s: Photographing Britain review – in your face and to the barricades

Tate Britain, LondonFrom Greenham and Orgreave to Belfast and City slickers, visceral images from a turbulent decade jostle for attention in a show that feels overwhelming in its scale and confusing narrativeThere are several photographs in this exhaustive and exhausting exhibition that could be considered iconic. John Harris’s black-and-white image of a mounted police officer swinging a truncheon at the head of a woman during the miners’ strike is certainly one of them. Another, perhaps not so obvious contender is Paul Graham’s colour photograph of a seemingly ordinary looking traffic roundabout in Belfast, in which you have to look closely to see a British soldier running across the road in the background.One visceral, the other understated, they both say something about a decade that...

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49 minutes ago 40 dead and dozens paralysed by mystery brain illness as woman 'only eats frozen meals'

People living on the Acadian peninsula in Canada have been plagued by a mysterious illness that has left over 40 dead and dozens more paralysed – now a politician is reopening the investigation

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78 minutes ago 'Learning curve': Scotland A's narrow win over Chile descends into dour battle on dreich night

Douglas impresses once again but landslide win is not forthcoming

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78 minutes ago I’ll defend Allison Pearson’s right to be obnoxious – as she should defend mine | Kenan Malik

Police investigation into writer’s alleged tweet has sparked a debate over free speech, albeit a somewhat selective one There are few columnists with whom I disagree more than I do with the Daily Telegraph’s Allison Pearson. Yet, I welcome the decision by the police to drop their investigation into her alleged tweet. This should never have been a matter for the police. At the same time, the debate sparked by the investigation has shown how selective many free speech campaigners are about the speech they are willing to defend.The facts of the case remain contested. It appears that in November 2023, Pearson retweeted a photo of police officers standing next to two men holding a flag. “Invited to pose for a photo with lovely peaceful British Friends of Israel on Saturday police refused. Lo...

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85 minutes ago High school football star who stabbed teen sweetheart SEVENTEEN times before slitting own throat learns his fate

Spencer Pearson, 20, was sentenced to spend the rest of his life in prison as he was found guilty of viscously attacking and hospitalizing his former girlfriend, her mother and a courageous bystander.

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85 minutes ago Max Verstappen reacts to F1 title triumph and predicts ‘proper battle’ in 2025

The Red Bull driver claimed his fourth F1 world championship at the Las Vegas Grand Prix

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87 minutes ago Never write him off: how Max Verstappen overcame ‘undriveable monster’ to win fourth world title

At times the world champion ground it out on will alone but an unforgettable drive in Brazil turned things back his wayMax Verstappen was clear all season he wanted to win the Formula One world title with a dominant car, just as he had the previous two years. Much as he might have enjoyed more of a canter, the fight for his fourth title, secured in Las Vegas, was not only far greater sport but also showed how complete a driver he has matured into.Beating him in future is going to be a fearsome task, as his title rival Lando Norris acknowledged. Continue reading...

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91 minutes ago Las Vegas Grand Prix: Max Verstappen wins fourth F1 title in a row – live

George Russell takes race victory on Las Vegas stripAny thoughts? Email or get in touch on X @joeylynchyOff the track, Russell is also a director of the Grand Prix Drivers’ Association (GPDA), who are increasingly losing patience and confidence in the FIA and its ­president, ­Mohammed Ben Sulayem.Giles Richards has more from Nevada. Continue reading...

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1 hour ago Assisted dying law 'could be talked out' in Commons showdown this week as Cabinet minister brands plan a 'state death service' despite poll showing two

Tensions are rising with the Commons set to debate the issue on Friday and potentially vote for the first time in nearly a decade.

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