35 m. ago Lucy Fallon wows as she joins Catherine Tyldesley at Coronation Street Christmas party

Weatherfield's golden girls Lucy Fallon and Catherine Tyldesley stole the show as they cut glam figures for the night out.

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2 h. ago Michael Jordan tells court he ‘wasn’t afraid’ of Nascar in antitrust trial

Jordan testifies in Nascar antitrust caseSays he invested $40m into 23XI teamCriticizes charter system as unlawfulMichael Jeffrey Jordan, as he cordially introduced himself to the federal courtroom in Charlotte on Friday, admitted it was his competitive side and novelty within the sport that emboldened a push for 23XI Racing to “challenge” Nascar over what he perceived were violations of antitrust rules.Jordan shared financial and corporate details of his 23XI team and said he invested $40m of his own funds in the success of the Nascar Cup series team launched along with business partner Curtis Polk and longtime driver Denny Hamlin. Continue reading...

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4 h. ago Professor visiting Harvard arrested by ICE agrees to leave country

Carlos Portugal Gouvea, charged with firing a pellet gun on eve of Yom Kippur outside a synagogue, has said he was not aware of the holiday or that he was shooting next to oneUS immigration authorities arrested a visiting professor at Harvard law school after he was charged with discharging a pellet gun outside a Massachusetts synagogue the day before Yom Kippur, the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) said on Thursday – and he agreed to leave the country.Carlos Portugal Gouvea, a Brazilian citizen, was arrested on Wednesday by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) after his temporary nonimmigrant visa was revoked by the state department following what the Trump administration labeled an “anti-semitic shooting incident” – a description at odds with how local authorities have described the case. Continue reading...

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4 h. ago Pensioner, 81, killed in hit and run as police launch manhunt for driver

The 81-year-old woman is believed to have gone to a nearby shop but suffered serious injuries after being struck and was taken to Aintree Hospital. She sadly died a short time later

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5 h. ago London council paints disabled bay around man’s car before parking wardens slap him with fines

Footage captures moment contractors paint around his Audi convertible - before wardens slap driver with fines

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6 h. ago Holocaust survivors call on Nigel Farage to apologise over racism row

Reform UK leader Nigel Farage has dismissed claims about his behaviour while he was a pupil at Dulwich College, a top private school in London, as 'banter'

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6 h. ago Terrifying moment Romanian driver's Mercedes takes off and jumps over two cars after hitting roundabout at high speed

Officials say the driver had suffered a diabetic episode behind the wheel, lost control and careered into the junction at high speed.

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6 h. ago Norris’ date with F1 destiny arrives as he aims to keep Verstappen and Piastri at bay

He has a 12-point lead before Sunday’s Abu Dhabi GP but the British driver vows to ‘crack on’ if the title goes elsewhereThe atmosphere at a season-deciding finale in the Formula One world championship is like no other. The paddock positively hums with a febrile, pulsing excitement and sense of expectation that is impossible to ignore. Amid all of which the title favourite, Lando Norris, finds himself at the moment he has dedicated his life toward, destiny lying in his own hands.After a gruelling 23-race trek around the world, the conclusion of all the work, sacrifice and effort will be decided in just an hour and a half on Sunday afternoon in Abu Dhabi. Continue reading...

Politics

8 h. ago Former Dulwich pupil says Farage told him: ‘That’s the way back to Africa’

Exclusive: Yinka Bankole felt compelled to speak out after Reform leader’s attempts to dismiss hurt of alleged targetsI’ll never forget the look of hatred Nigel Farage had for me at school, simply for existingA former Dulwich college pupil who claims a teenage Nigel Farage told him “that’s the way back to Africa” has said he felt compelled to speak out after the Reform leader’s attempt at “denying or dismissing” the hurt of his alleged targets.Yinka Bankole, who claims he had just started at the school when a 17-year-old Farage singled him out for abuse, said he had decided to tell his story in full after watching the Reform leader’s press conference on Thursday. Continue reading...

Politics

8 h. ago The Trump administration sinks to a new low – opening fire on drowning men | Jonathan Freedland

These deadly US boat strikes are the latest example of a president corrupting both the law and moralityThe Trump administration looks ever more like a criminal enterprise – and now it seems to have added war crimes to its repertoire. Though even that may be too generous a description.On Thursday, word came that the US military had launched yet another deadly strike on a small boat moving through international waters. This time the attack killed four people, bringing to at least 87 the number of people the US has killed in a series of 22 such strikes on what it says are drug boats – vessels carrying illicit narcotics in the Caribbean or eastern Pacific.Jonathan Freedland is a Guardian columnistGuardian newsroom: Year One of Trumpism: Is Britain Emulating the US? On Wednesday 21 January 2026, join Jonathan Freedland, Tania Branigan and Nick Lowles as they reflect on the first year of Donald Trump’s second presidency – and to ask if Britain could be set on the same path. Book tickets h...

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10 h. ago London to file attorney general complaint for vote that could cost city employee’s jobs

London to file attorney general complaint for vote that could cost city employee’s jobs  Yahoo

Society

10 h. ago Jack Osbourne hints at heartbreaking struggle as I’m A Celeb behaviour sparks complaint

In a recent podcast chat with food blogger Kelly Rizzo, Jack Osbourne may have suggested a heartbreaking reason for his behaviour on the hugely popular ITV reality series

Politics

10 h. ago Jessie J had to push back on doctors who tried to dismiss her amid breast cancer diagnosis

The singer was diagnosed with early-stage breast cancer in April

Science

11 h. ago Lando Norris feeling positive after dominating practice at Abu Dhabi Grand Prix

The McLaren driver will secure his maiden world championship if he finishes at least third in Sunday’s race.

Sport

12 h. ago Lando Norris lays down early marker ahead of F1 title shootout in Abu Dhabi

The McLaren driver was 0.363 seconds quicker than rival Max Verstappen in practice.

Events

13 h. ago M8 driver found dead inside car before emergency crews close off motorway

A 68-year-old man was found dead in a vehicle on the M8 near Glasgow Airport on Thursday evening.

Transport

13 h. ago ITV pundit got the sack after models used his World Cup tickets

Former Wimbledon midfielder Robbie Earle was dismissed by ITV after his tickets for the 2010 World Cup were used by women in orange mini-dresses

Culture

14 h. ago Woman pays £150 for dog's hair cut and is floored by the finished results

A dog owner has shared her shock after collecting her dog from the groomers - and people say she needs to issue a complaint after sharing her story on social media

Economics

14 h. ago Ashes: Australia take control of second Test despite Will Jacks' brilliance

All-rounder took one of the great catches to dismiss Steve Smith, but five others went down as the tourists’ fluffed their chances in the field

Politics

14 h. ago Reason why Lewis Hamilton has been replaced at Abu Dhabi GP as new Ferrari driver confirmed

Ferrari have confirmed that Lewis Hamilton will be replaced by a different driver for the first practice ahead of this weekend's Abu Dhabi Grand Prix

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