33 minutes ago Ethics report finds ‘substantial evidence’ Matt Gaetz violated statutory rape law: Live updates

Gaetz stands accused of buying and using illegal drugs, including from his office on Capitol Hill, according to the report

Society

34 minutes ago Man United hit by MICE infestation at Old Trafford as stadium's hygiene rating is slashed after inspectors find evidence of rodents in FOOD kiosk and suites

MIKE KEEGAN: Droppings were discovered on a recent visit by hygiene inspectors and the club slapped with a two-star rating, way short of the maximum five.

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38 minutes ago Best starter keyboards for beginners in 2025 to help you learn to play

The key to scaling up your musical ambitions

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50 minutes ago Value Scope: Each way horseracing tips from Steve Jones for Boxing Day on ITV

Our in-form tipster likes the look of a French fancy in the feature King George VI Chase and has two other picks on the Boxing Day tv card

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51 minutes ago ‘Just like Fury v Usyk’, racing gets own heavyweight Boxing Day bout on ITV

The Christmas Hurdle has produced a head-to-head rarely seen outside of the Cheltenham Festival with Constitution Hill making his first appearance in 12 months at Kempton

Politics

54 minutes ago Roman Kemp makes Repair Shop cameo in Christmas special after Jay Blades exit

‘The One Show’ is working in collaboration with the heirloom restoration show this Christmas

Politics

59 minutes ago From constant scandals to its best shows ending – how 2024 turned into the BBC’s annus horribilis

With star names such as Gary Lineker, Kirsty Wark and Mishal Husain leaving, a slew of others embroiled in legal troubles and a sharp drop in income, this has been a dreadful 12 months for the broadcaster. But could it get worse?The BBC’s three top earners this year will never be repeated. They are: Gary Lineker (who will step down from Match of the Day at the end of the 2024-25 season), Zoe Ball (resigned from Radio 2 breakfast show), Huw Edwards (convicted of accessing indecent images of children). It is a striking degree of churn for their biggest names.But four more of their highest-paid employees will also be absent next year: Mishal Husain (resigned to go to Bloomberg TV), Kirsty Wark and Martha Kearney (semi-retired) and Steve Wright (who died in February). There is also significant doubt about whether three of the likely recipients of the biggest pay cheques from BBC Studios (which, by claiming independent commercial status, does not have to make public pay disclosures) will...

Politics

59 minutes ago Michael Owen sends urgent message to Ruben Amorim after 'stupid' decision by Man United star

Latest Manchester United news and gossip as Michael Owen criticises one United player after the defeat to Bournemouth

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59 minutes ago Pep Guardiola has to change ‘unfair’ Man City selection policy for Everton

Pep Guardiola has largely used the same players to try and get Manchester City out of their mess but it hasn't worked

Politics

61 minutes ago Best mattresses of 2025 reviewed: Memory foam, pocket spring and hybrid options

How to buy a mattress online and the top models on the market now, from pocket sprung, and memory foam to hybrid beds

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