53 m. ago Masked Singer’s Sloth ‘is 100% TV chef, say fans who’ve spotted ‘clues’

THE MASKED Singer’s fans claim they have worked out that Sloth is 100% a TV chef – after they spotted "clues". The wacky ITV guessing game returned at the beginning of the year, and fans think they have already guessed who is behind the adorable costume. The Masked Singer is back on the box and we were...

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56 m. ago Major health risks linked to plastics emissions set to soar by 2040

A new study has highlighted the extensive health issues associated with plastics

Events

82 m. ago Murdered Brit hairdresser Victoria Hart’s three children let off balloons in memory of mum during minute’s silence

MURDERED British hairdresser Victoria Hart’s three young children were comforted by relatives as they let off white balloons in memory of their mum. It came after a minute’s silence outside her local Spanish town hall. The 33-year-old’s grief-stricken mother Sue and sister Jemma also attended the poignant ceremony two days after she was stabbed to...

Society

97 m. ago Tim Walz and Jacob Frey say Trump is withdrawing federal officers from Minnesota in wake of Alex Pretti shooting

Plans to withdraw and new oversight from Tom Homan follow mass protests, declining public opinion polls, and lawsuits demanding and end to administration’s surge

Events

1 hour ago Scientists may have found key to treating hidden cancer growths

Researchers say the findings offer a promising way to improve existing cancer therapies as well as develop new ones

Science

3 h. ago Katie Price’s new ‘millionaire’ husband sent me FILTHY sexts weeks before shock wedding I think whole thing is bulls**t

KATIE Price's new husband sent X-rated messages to an influencer just weeks before their wedding. Businessman Lee Andrews called ex-bodybuilding champ Tina Prodromou, 48, a "sexy little beast" last month - and also joked about marrying her months earlier. Single mum-of-two Tina began chatting to Lee, thought to be 41, online in December 2024. The...

Society

3 h. ago Sepp Blatter suggests fans boycott 2026 World Cup over security concerns

The former Fifa president posted in support of a lawyer who has urged fans to avoid this summer’s World Cup

Events

3 h. ago Coronation Street's Megan's next victim 'sealed' as she issues chilling threat

Coronation Street fans think Megan Walsh is about to be "exposed" after she showed her "true colours" by issuing an evil threat in Monday's episode of the ITV soap

Events

3 h. ago My sciatica is stopping me driving even with morphine – what’s next?

UNTIL March, there is not enough sunlight for our bodies to make sufficient vitamin D. This vital hormone supports bone health, mood and immune function. A study led by the University of Surrey this month found a correlation between vitamin D deficiency and the risk of hospital admission for respiratory infections such as flu. People...

Politics

4 h. ago Burnham will try again for Westminster return but declines offer of seat in 2027

Greater Manchester mayor’s hopes of imminent return as MP appear remote as relationship with Starmer at low ebbAndy Burnham has not given up hopes of returning to Westminster and will try again, allies say, but would need to be convinced that Keir Starmer would not try to block him again before running.The Greater Manchester mayor’s hopes of an imminent return to parliament appeared remote, however, as No 10 sources suggested that relations between the two men were at a low ebb and played down chances of a rapprochement. Continue reading...

Events

5 h. ago Storm to 'sweep nation' as snow maps show 69 inches burying UK including major cities

Advanced weather modelling suggests a massive winter storm could hit the UK on February 9, bringing up to 69 inches of snow to Scottish hills with 90% of the country set to see snow

Events

5 h. ago Kristi Noem's White House cheerleaders blame SNOW in bold new excuse for why she botched Alex Pretti shooting response

The shooting of Alex Pretti, 37 in Minneapolis on Saturday seemed to signal a turning point in President Trump's thinking, with even some Republicans demanding ICE be reined in.

Events

5 h. ago Being a grandparent is good for your brain and may stave off a decline in thinking skills and memory, study suggests

A new study on adults in England found grandparents who provided care for their grandchildren tended to show better cognitive functioning than those who did not.

Events

5 h. ago Fate of China’s top general more likely to do with power struggle than corruption

Experts suggest Xi Jinping is asserting his authority by sidelining an officer who has significantly betrayed his trustStanding inches from Xi Jinping at a military ceremony in late December, China’s highest ranking general, Zhang Youxia, may have had little inkling about the fate that was to befall him just a few weeks later when he was put under investigation.The 75-year-old’s physical proximity to China’s leader, who stands to his right, reflects the position he holds in China’s hierarchy. As vice-chair of the Central Military Commission (CMC), the ruling body of the People’s Liberation Army (PLA), he is the second-most powerful person in China’s military, after Xi, the commander-in-chief. Continue reading...

Politics

5 h. ago England claim they've worked out Wales' new gameplan ahead of Six Nations opener

England coach Steve Borthwick thinks his team will have to deal with 50 contestable kicks a week on Saturday

Politics

5 h. ago Carrick’s cult of common sense gets Manchester United believing again

There is no special trick to the interim manager’s early success, just a commitment to sound and sensible thinkingWhat must Ruben Amorim make of it? Maybe that 3-4-2-1 might not be the answer for this Manchester United team? Perish the thought. The club’s recently sacked manager was clear that not even the pope would make him change – presumably because Leo XIV is also a big fan of three centre-halves. Saying that, Amorim did come close to losing his religion towards the bitter end, however brief and unconvincing his dalliance with a back four was. He reverted to a three for his final game at Leeds in early January.As the dust settles on Michael Carrick’s second thrilling win as the United interim manager in two matches, the last-gasp triumph at Arsenal following the home win against Manchester City, it is a moment, first and foremost, for the club’s supporters to savour. Continue reading...

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6 h. ago Number of people living in extreme heat to double by 2050 if 2C rise occurs, study finds

Scientists expect 41% of the projected global population to face the extremes, with ‘no part of the world’ immuneThe number of people living with extreme heat will more than double by 2050 if global heating reaches 2C, according to a new study that shows how the energy demands for air conditioners and heating systems are expected to change across the world.No region will escape the impact, say the authors. Although the tropics and southern hemisphere will be worst affected by rising heat, the countries in the north will also find it difficult to adapt because their built environments are primarily designed to deal with a cooler climate. Continue reading...

Politics

6 h. ago Tim Walz claims Trump to consider ‘reducing the number of federal agents in Minnesota’ in wake of Alex Pretti shooting

New oversight from Tom Homan follows weeks of protests, declining public opinion polls and federal lawsuit demanding urgent withdrawal of federal officers

Politics

6 h. ago Wales find two powerful new teenagers as they plot huge Six Nations shock

There are some physical specimens in the Wales U20s pack this season, and coaches behind the scenes think they can go all the way

Events

7 h. ago Sepp Blatter suggests fans should not travel to US for World Cup

Ex-Fifa boss shows support for boycott callsSecurity concerns over tournament have risenFormer Fifa president Sepp Blatter on Monday suggested he supports fans boycotting World Cup matches in the United States this year due to security concerns.Blatter gave his support to comments from Swiss anti-corruption lawyer Mark Pieth, who worked with Fifa on potential reforms when Blatter was president, saying fans should stay away from the US for the tournament. Continue reading...

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