49 minutes ago Arsenal injury blow as Mikel Arteta confirms Bukayo Saka ruled out for ‘many weeks’

Saka facing extended period out and Sterling also sidelined in double setback

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97 minutes ago Suspect in CEO shooting expected in court to face murder and terror charges

Man accused of killing Brian Thompson to be arraigned in New York state case running parallel to federal prosecutionThe man accused of fatally shooting the CEO of UnitedHealthcare is expected to be arraigned in a Manhattan court on Monday on murder and terror charges in a state case that will run parallel to his federal prosecution.Luigi Mangione, 26, was formally charged last week by the Manhattan district attorney with multiple counts of murder, including murder as an act of terrorism. His initial appearance in New York state supreme court was pre-empted by federal prosecutors bringing their own charges over the shooting. Continue reading...

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1 hour ago The big idea: why we should revive the spirit of Christmas movies past

From Double Indemnity to Women in Love, the accidental viewing of masterpieces was one of the joys of the seasonLast month, I found myself with a few hours to spare on a rainy Saturday night in Antwerp, and only three movie options in the immediate vicinity: Gladiator II, which I had no desire to see; the partly Irish-language rap comedy Kneecap, which I did want to see, but it was subtitled in Dutch; and the 1988 anime Akira, in Japanese with English subtitles, which I had somehow missed all these years. This is my favourite sort of choice: Hobson’s choice, that is. Akira it was.The experience made me think of Max Cherry, the bail bondsman played by Robert Forster in Quentin Tarantino’s Jackie Brown. Asked what he is going to see at the multiplex that afternoon, he replies: “Something that starts soon and looks good.” For anyone who grew up on films prior to the streaming era, Max’s philosophy, and my Antwerp evening, may recall the days of watching movies on terrestrial television...

Politics

1 hour ago Man charged over death of man found seriously injured in Airdrie street

A 21-year-old man is due to appear in court tomorrow.

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2 hours ago Couple turn old school bus into 'dream home' in six months and show off transformation

A couple have built their dream home on wheels inside a former school bus – it was cheap to build and means they can travel with everything they need

Culture

2 hours ago Warning about tree was not passed on to train driver before 84mph crash – report

The driver’s cab of the ScotRail train was severely damaged by the crash in Broughty Ferry, Dundee, on December 27 last year.

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2 hours ago Electric car chargers and charging your EV on the road: all you need to know in 2025

Your complete guide to everything you need to know about charging your electric car in 2025.

Transport

3 hours ago Several Brit cops to be dismissed over sick WhatsApp chat that shared death scene pic

A panel heard how the officers sent a series of sick messages in the WhatsApp chat after a photo of a death scene was shared - all cops are now getting the sack

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3 hours ago Christmas market copycat attacks fear: German police arrest man threatening knife rampage days after five people were run over and killed

The man, from northern port city Bremerhaven, was arrested on Sunday after he threatened a knife attack on the city's Christmas market in widely shared footage, according to German tabloid Bild.

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3 hours ago Kilmarnock reaction to Rangers trouncing shows our character insists defender

The Rugby Park men have gone three games unbeaten since their 6-0 shellacking at Ibrox

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