65 m. ago Brits braced for weekend ‘snowmageddon’ with 15in snow drifts expected to spark travel chaos

Planning a trip this weekend – You might want to think again, according to Met Office weather experts, you’re better off staying home under a blanket

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69 m. ago Eight out of 10 Americans fail on some (or all) of their financial New Year’s resolutions

‘Real progress happens when money goals are revisited throughout the year,’ an expert said

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80 m. ago European river cruises where passengers are 'treated like VIPs' are 20% off

Riviera Travel is offering up to 20% off its 2026 European river cruises, with passengers praising the 'VIP treatment' on iconic rivers including the Rhône, Danube and Rhine from just £1,849

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2 h. ago The Traitors 2026 live: Netty becomes first person murdered as fans speculate over Secret Traitor

‘Secret Traitor’ twist caught trio Stephen, Rachel and Hugo by surprise

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2 h. ago Eight surprising vegetables you should eat raw for a greater health boost

A surprising number of vegetables can be eaten raw – and offer benefits for health too

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2 h. ago Zoe Ball teases things are going 'to ramp right up' in 2026 amid Strictly presenting rumours

The former It Takes Two presenter is one of the favourites to host Strictly in 2026

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2 h. ago Drug mule Brits check in at Business Class desk to fly home after dodging Bali execution

An exclusive photo obtained by the Mirror shows Lisa Stocker 40, and her partner, Jon Collyer, 39, at the priority counter in Bali - just four months after they were jailed for a £300,000 cocaine plot

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2 h. ago College freshman identified as one of three hikers found dead on California’s Mount Baldy

Marcus Alexander Muench Casanova, 19, died on the Devil’s Backbone trail after reportedly falling 500ftA 19-year-old college freshman has been identified as one of the hikers whose remains were found on California’s Mount Baldy on Monday.The San Bernardino county sheriff announced this week that Marcus Alexander Muench Casanova, a resident of Seal Beach, California, was discovered along a mountain trail known as the Devil’s Backbone. Continue reading...

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3 h. ago ‘Daddy’ Gavin Newsom kicks off 2026 with savage trolling of Republicans

To combat Republican messaging, Newsom’s office has flooded social media timelines with insults, memes, jokes and mockery of the president

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3 h. ago Jailed Brits who smuggled cocaine disguised as Angel Delight escape death sentence

The British couple told police that they did not know the packages contained £300,000 of cocaine, and believed they were delivering treats to a friend in Indonesia

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3 h. ago Top UK Slot Sites – The Best Online Slots & Bonuses in January 2026

Compare licensed UK slot sites and find out which ones The Independent rank as the best places to play real money online slots

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3 h. ago What support is Labour promising on the cost of living in 2026?

The prime minister says the UK will begin to feel a ‘sense of hope’ in 2026 – here’s what to expect

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3 h. ago DC pipe bomb suspect must remain in jail before trial, judge rules

Brian Cole, accused of planting bombs before Capitol attack, presents ‘intolerable risk of danger’, court findsA federal magistrate judge has ruled that the man accused of planting pipe bombs outside the Democratic and Republican headquarters the night before the 6 January Capitol attack must remain in custody while awaiting trial.In a memorandum opinion, the court determined that Brian Cole Jr, 30, of Woodbridge, Virginia, “poses an intolerable risk of danger to the community if released”, granting the government’s motion for pretrial detention. Continue reading...

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3 h. ago US homeland security condemned for using Japanese artist’s work without consent

Hiroshi Nagai, in a post on X, has objected to his artwork being used by the agency to promote its deportation agenda The US Department of Homeland Security is facing backlash once again, this time from a Japanese artist who has condemned the agency for using his work without permission to promote deportations.In a post on X on New Year’s Eve, DHS posted a photo featuring a pristine and empty beach with palm trees and a vintage car. Written across the photo was “America after 100 million deportations,” along with a separate caption that said: “The peace of a nation no longer besieged by the third world.” Continue reading...

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3 h. ago Jane McDonald reveals reason for selling £1million home after 20 years in 'difficult' admission

The British Soap Awards presenter is currently living with fellow singer r Sue Ravey

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3 h. ago Fresh bone analysis makes case for earliest ‘ancestor of humankind’, but doubts remain

Scientists argue ape-like Sahelanthropus tchadensis that lived in Africa 7m years ago is best contender but more fossils are neededIn the murky first chapters of the human story is an unknown ancestor that made the profound transition from walking on all fours to standing up tall, an act that came to define us.The odds of stumbling on the fossilised evidence of such an evolutionary prize are slim, but in new research, scientists argue that an ape-like animal that lived in Africa 7m years ago is the best contender yet. Continue reading...

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3 h. ago Reluctant trailblazer Khawaja confronts racial stereotypes before Sydney farewell | Taha Hashim

The first Muslim to play for Australia has been an inspiration for many in the way he has broken down barriers during his careerMore than half an hour into the press conference, with his retirement from Test cricket confirmed, Usman Khawaja was asked about the role of opening the batting and its relevance in the modern game. He answered with ease, detailing the specific mental challenges of facing the new ball. Minutes later, he was asked how Australia can unite after last month’s terrorist attack at Bondi Beach. Again, there was little hesitation before the lengthy reply. He cited the teachings of the prophet Muhammad, politicians who “try to divide and conquer” and closed with his reflections on the tragedy itself. This was no ordinary sporting farewell.Those who have tracked the path of Khawaja’s career closely will not have been surprised by the openness in the 50-minute press conference on Friday and the lines to have come from it. Reflecting on his proud journey as a Muslim bo...

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3 h. ago All high street shops closing in 2026 listed from Primark to River Island

Your local high street could soon be looking bleaker as top retailers pull out of long-established locations across the country - check out our list to see how your town will be hit

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4 h. ago EuroMillions results live for Friday, January 2 draw as jackpot hits £27m

The new 2026 draw is here

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4 h. ago ‘Suspension of entry into the US’, paparazzi – and wine: three other reasons George Clooney moved to France

A UK government warning that Amal Clooney risks US sanctions over her role in the issuing of an arrest warrant for the Israeli prime minister is key among reasons the couple have sought French citizenshipThe exodus from Hollywood to shores not presided over by Donald Trump has been busy and loud. Ellen DeGeneres, Robin Wright and Courtney Love moved to England; Rosie O’Donnell opted for Ireland; Eva Longoria, Spain. Other Trump critics, including Richard Gere, Lena Dunham and Ryan Gosling, have upped sticks without citing the re-election as a motivating factor.In the case of Clooney, however, there has appeared little doubt that his decision to gain French citizenship was primarily because of Trump, whose re-election he energetically campaigned against. Yet amid the heat and headlines generated by the pair’s war of words, some of the actor’s reasons for relocating may have flown under the radar. Continue reading...

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