9 h. ago Edinburgh Rugby learn Champions Cup fate as Blair Kinghorn and Toulouse avoid exit with thrashing

Everitt’s men squeeze into knock-out phase after Gloucester fall short

Sport

11 h. ago Power grids on high alert as Arctic freeze coming for half the country

The Northeast is forecast to feel some of the harshest cold early next week with temperatures dropping to near single digits in the Boston area and the mid‑teens in New York

Events

12 h. ago Power grids on high alert as Arctic freeze coming for the Northeast and Midwest

The Northeast is forecast to feel some of the harshest cold early next week with temperatures dropping to near single digits in the Boston area and the mid‑teens in New York

Events

13 h. ago Dramatic moment paraglider smashes into a tree as he recklessly dashes down ski slope in an illegal wingsuit

THIS is the terrifying moment a paraglider crashes into a tree after using a banned "speedwing". Dramatic footage filmed from a nearby ski lift shows the paraglider soaring above Mammoth Mountain, California – but the high was short-lived. The reckless thrill-seeker suddenly lost height and crashed to the ground. Video shows the paraglider skidding some...

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23 h. ago How hard can it be to run 13 miles? With help from the pub, park and peas I am finding out | Barry Glendenning

Goaded by my colleague into a half-marathon, I can’t say I’m enjoying the training but I’m slowly improving, and at least Great Ormond Street benefitsMy name is Barry and I’m a runner. As a clinically obese 52-year-old Irishman who regularly binge drinks (the NHS’s joyless definition, not my own), I would love to be able to say I took up running for health reasons but that would be a lie. Truth be told, I was railroaded into it by my Football Weekly associate Max Rushden, who publicly challenged me to run the London Landmarks Half-Marathon after I had belittled the efforts of a friend who completed it by asking: “How hard can running 13 miles be?” To cut an already short story shorter, in April I hope to plod from Whitehall, past Big Ben, the Houses of Parliament across Westminster Bridge, along Victoria Embankment and on to Trafalgar Square in the company of more than 20,000 fellow runners, most of whom should finish in front of me if they have so much as a modicum of shame.I will ...

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27 h. ago 'Short problem' Pep Guardiola clear on January signings with Man City to complete Marc Guehi deal

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola spoke about the club's stance in the January window as they close on confirming a deal for Marc Guehi

Economics

40 h. ago Glencairn Glass raises a toast to return of Crime Short Story Competition

The award-winning East Kilbride family glassware business Glencairn Crystal has teamed up with the Bloody Scotland International Crime Writing Festival.

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45 h. ago NFL divisional round predictions: which No 1 seed is set for an unpleasant shock?

The postseason continues with the Broncos and Seahawks entering the fray, but there could be trouble for one of the frontrunnersWhat the Bills need to do to win: Keep winning short-yardage situations. The tush push on fourth down that propelled Josh Allen 10 yards and helped secure Buffalo’s win over Jacksonville last weekend epitomised how the Bills dominated the game’s crucial moments. The Bills converted four of their five third downs with four yards or to go last Sunday, and they finished fifth in third-down rate in the regular season in the same situations. Denver were eighth this season in third-and-short defensive efficiency (50.6%). Bills offensive coordinator Joe Brady will have to find ways to create leverage for Allen and the Bills in those vital moments to keep the scoreboard moving. Continue reading...

Events

46 h. ago Idris Elba on 'embarrassing' reason he nearly missed the chance of a knighthood

The actor was left with a very short time in which to respond to the invitation to be honoured, from King Charles

Politics

46 h. ago ‘Don’t be fooled’ – Wayne Rooney reveals what the real Michael Carrick is like as he prepares for first Man Utd game

WAYNE ROONEY has lifted the lid on Michael Carrick as Manchester United’s new interim boss prepares for his first game this weekend. The former Red Devils midfielder was drafted in as a short-term replacement for Ruben Amorim until the end of the season. Carrick beat fellow former United players — and gaffers — Ole Gunnar...

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46 h. ago Julianna Barwick and Mary Lattimore: Tragic Magic review | Safi Bugel's experimental album of the month

(InFiné)The composers’ first collaborative album ebbs from epic, cinematic heights to delicate and dreamy lullabiesAfter years of touring together, Los Angeles-based composers Julianna Barwick and Mary Lattimore have developed what the former refers to as a “musical telepathy”. Tragic Magic, the pair’s first collaborative album, evidences this bond: born out of a short series of improv sessions in Paris, it’s a wonderfully immersive set of new age and ambient tracks, where Barwick’s airy, reverbed vocals and atmospheric synth washes interweave with, and accentuate, Lattimore’s twinkling harp.The album sessions took place shortly after last year’s California wildfires, which the two musicians experienced as residents. Accordingly, tragedy and hope cut through the dreamlike haze of these unfurling compositions. With its delicate harp loop and hushed whispers, opener Perpetual Adoration is as sweet and dreamy as a lullaby, while the gorgeous, moving Haze With No Haze carries a quiet de...

Events

47 h. ago Sleaford Mods: The Demise of Planet X review – vulnerability and versatility widen potty

(Rough Trade)The duo’s 13th album finds Jason Williamson as baffled and infuriated as ever at the state of the world, with help from some unexpected collaboratorsOver the course of a dozen albums, Jason Williamson (words) and Andrew Fearn (music) have journeyed from DIY to the album chart Top 5 by providing a gut-punchingly bleak and amusingly absurdist commentary on the financial crash, austerity, Brexit and the rise of the far right. On their 13th LP, Williamson again convinces in the role of a potty-mouthed bystander, baffled and infuriated by what goes on around him, whether empty lives in the digital age (“Weights and wanking / Hard bodies and phone lights / That’s all we got”), Trump’s US (“Maga’s off their tits”) or minor daily irritants: “Lazy dog walkers on short walks, mate, wanker!”However, developments here should gently broaden their appeal. Williamson displays a welcome new vulnerability on the harrowing Gina Was, about a childhood incident. Meanwhile, Fearn is subtly ...

Politics

48 h. ago X still allowing users to post sexualised images generated by Grok AI tool

Despite restrictions announced this week, Guardian reporters find standalone app continues to allow posting of nonconsensual contentX has continued to allow users to post highly sexualised videos of women in bikinis generated by its AI tool Grok, despite the company’s claim to have cracked down on misuse.The Guardian was able to create short videos of people stripping to bikinis from photographs of fully clothed, real women. It was also possible to post this adult content on to X’s public platform without any sign of it being moderated, meaning the clip could be viewed within seconds by anyone with an account. Continue reading...

Politics

57 h. ago European Figure Skating Championships: 'Memories for a lifetime' for Dundee pairs skaters

Dundee skaters Anastasia Vaipan-Law and Luke Digby were in fifth place after the short programme on Wednesday

Politics

59 h. ago ‘Absolutely no detail’: experts alarmed as Trump unveils healthcare plan

Months after Trump spoke of ‘concepts of a plan’, framework offers few specifics – and could stall in CongressDonald Trump has finally unveiled his long-awaited framework for healthcare affordability, almost a year and a half after announcing during a pre-election presidential debate that he had the “concepts of a plan” for healthcare reform.The short document, titled the Great Healthcare Plan, provides four headline objectives, but few specific details as to how they will be achieved. Continue reading...

Events

62 h. ago ‘She is so mother!’ Why older women reign supreme on The Traitors

Monumental levels of camp, explosively powerful showdowns, glorious chaos: this season finally proves that matriarchs are Traitors’ best characters. Has anyone ever been more legendary than Harriet?Wednesday’s episode of The Traitors was explosive: Matthew’s recruitment deal with Traitors Stephen and Rachel “confirmed”, James stealing a shield, Rachel revealing her “FBI training”. But let it be known, if I ever go missing I want Harriet Tyce on the case. Her behaviour was nothing short of Shakespearean – dropping the secret writer and criminal barrister bomb, calling out Rachel against the dramatic backdrop of a gothic chapel, publicly prosecuting her at breakfast then presenting nothing but vibes-based evidence at the round table. To top it all off, she is the first Faithful in the show’s history to ask to be banished simply to prove a point. I fear Harriet is operating on levels of camp no TV show has ever seen before.It’s a common trend that emerges every season: a woman over 50 ...

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65 h. ago Gabby Logan returns to work after enduring 'a very emotional few days' following the tragic death of her father Terry Yorath

Former Leeds United and Wales footballer Yorath passed away aged 75 on January 7 following a short illness, prompting Logan to leave her hosting role on Match Of The Day early.

Events

66 h. ago Horrifying case haunted LA and inspired chilling movie based on true story

The body of Elizabeth Short was discovered in Los Angeles on 15 January 1947, in one of the most infamous unsolved murders in US history - a case that continues to captivate true crime enthusiasts

Politics

69 h. ago Three Man Utd stars crucial to Michael Carrick's system as Kobbie Mainoo is told 'do more'

EXCLUSIVE The Michael Carrick era, albeit a short-term one, gets underway on Saturday against Manchester City and three players set to be key in his system have been pinpointed

Politics

69 h. ago Is new Harry Styles music on the way? Star teases fans with mysterious 'We Belong Together' voice note

After building anticipation with cryptic posters around the world, Harry Styles has sent fans a short voice note declaring “We belong together”.

Politics