77 m. ago Huge Brit indie rock band to mark 25th anniversary with seventh album after success of last release

THE success of comeback album Never/Know has inspired The Kooks’ frontman Luke Pritchard to get to work on their next one. He’s wasting no time in laying down tracks for record number seven after the band’s latest offering peaked at No5 in the charts back in May. In a nod to his new venture, Luke...

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2 h. ago Sea swimmers urged to be cautious about taking new year dips off British coast

RNLI tells people to consider their health, cold water effects and weather conditions after disappearance of two swimmers on Christmas DayPeople planning on welcoming the new year by braving the British weather for a swim in the sea have been warned of the dangers after the disappearance of two swimmers on Christmas Day.The Royal National Lifeboat Institution said the effects of cold-water shock combined with weather conditions pose a risk to anyone entering water that is 15C or below. At this time of year, the average sea temperature around the UK and Ireland is 6C to 10C. Continue reading...

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2 h. ago The Guardian view on the new Monroe doctrine: Trump’s forceful approach to the western hemisphere comes at a cost | Editorial

Over the holiday period, the Guardian leader column is looking ahead at the themes of 2026. Today, how US foreign policy has dramatically – and alarmingly – turned towards Latin America and the CaribbeanDonald Trump is not generally noted as a student of history. Yet over the past year, his decisive reorientation of US foreign policy towards the Americas has revived a playbook dating back two centuries, to the fifth president, James Monroe. Now the 47th is doubling down. An anti-interventionist is having second thoughts. Remarks that sounded at first like bad jokes or random outbursts from the presidential id have become more sinister through repetition or accompanying actions. Only a fool would take all of Mr Trump’s comments literally – but they should certainly be taken seriously.He has refused to rule out using military force to take control of Greenland and repeatedly floated the idea of making Canada the 51st state. He threatened to seize the Panama canal. He has imposed swing...

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2 h. ago Tensions between Saudis and Emiratis over future of Yemen reach boiling point

Dispute has potential to create civil war in south of Yemen and spill over into neighbouring countriesTensions between the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia over the future of Yemen and the imminent possibility of the declaration of an independent southern state have reached boiling point with Saudi Arabia in effect accusing the UAE of threatening its future security.The dispute has the potential to create a civil war within the south of Yemen and also spill over into other disputes including in Sudan and the Horn of Africa where the two countries often find themselves backing opposite sides. Yemen could yet become only one theatre in which the two vastly wealthy Gulf states vie for political influence, control of shipping lanes and commercial access. Continue reading...

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2 h. ago Confusion as KMI panel says Motherwell SHOULD have had penalty vs Rangers but then say VAR was RIGHT not to get involved

THE KMI panel's verdict is IN on that disputed penalty appeal during the dying stages of Saturday's Scottish Premiership clash vs Motherwell. And the news is that the panel have ruled, albeit by a split 2:1 decision, that David Dickinson's decision NOT to award a penalty for the Lanarkshire side's Lukas Fadinger for contact in...

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3 h. ago CBS News veterans urge David Ellison to protect 60 Minutes from Bari Weiss’ ‘editorial interference’

‘Weiss’ last-minute proposal that the story be delayed until it included a White House official, despite reported efforts by the 60 Minutes team to get comment from the Administration, was inappropriate,’ the letter states

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3 h. ago Suspected DC pipe bomber to appear at detention hearing after alleged confession

Lawyers for Brian Cole argue he should be released ahead of trial for allegedly planting devices in DC in 2021The man accused of planting pipe bombs outside the headquarters of both the Democratic and Republican national committees the night before the January 6 insurrection at the US Capitol is set to appear at a federal detention hearing before a magistrate judge on Tuesday.Earlier this month, authorities arrested Brian Cole Jr, of Woodbridge, Virginia. He has yet to enter a plea. Cole’s lawyers argue that he should be released while he awaits trial, as he does not present any danger. In a recent court filing, they write that Cole has agreed to home detention enforced by GPS monitoring, and will live under the supervision of his grandmother. Continue reading...

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3 h. ago Man attacks hospital staff with weapon after being denied appointment

The victims of the assault at Newton Community Hospital are being treated for non-life-threatening injuries, say police

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4 h. ago Tributes to schoolboy, 14, killed in tractor crash that left another teenager seriously injured

Aaron Anderson, 14, from Consett, suffered life-threatening injuries when a John Deere Gator overturned at a farm off the B6310 near Burnopfield on December 21.

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5 h. ago Scottish Water urging Lanarkshire locals to stay safe around reservoirs & watercourses

Scottish Water is also advising people about the hidden dangers in reservoirs and urging them to be particularly careful if they visit one.

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5 h. ago Carbon monoxide – the hidden ‘killer’ of the fuel poverty crisis

Exclusive: Households living in cold and damp homes are twice as likely to report experiencing dangerous levels of carbon monoxide - as campaigners raise the alarm

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5 h. ago Tributes to 'always smiling' schoolboy, 14, who was tragically killed in tractor crash that left another teenager seriously injured

Aaron Anderson, 14, from Consett, suffered life-threatening injuries when a John Deere Gator overturned at a farm off the B6310 near Burnopfield on December 21.

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6 h. ago Anthony Joshua's miracle escape on the highway of death: One dies every day on Nigeria's most dangerous road as questions grow over how SUV smashed into stationary truck

The former world heavyweight champion, 36, was rushed to hospital in the African country on Monday after the accident on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway in Makun.

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7 h. ago Trump threatens Iran with ‘powerful’ consequences over nuclear program

Donald Trump has cautioned Iran against rebuilding its nuclear program.

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8 h. ago The Night Manager creator on the 'fluid love triangle' at the heart of series two

David Farr discusses the return of Jonathan Pine and the ‘subtle homoerotic strain’ in John le Carré’s work

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8 h. ago Harry Potter fans threaten to cancel Netflix with just hours left to watch iconic films

It's a sad day for Harry Potter fans, with all of the franchise's hit films starring Daniel Radcliffe set to be removed from the streamer in just a few hours' time

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8 h. ago BREAKING: Russia threatens to kill Zelensky over denied plot warning leader to 'hide'

Dmitry Medvedev has called Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky a "stinking Kyiv b*****d"

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8 h. ago Russia refuses to offer proof of 'Ukrainian attack on Putin's residence' because 'every drone was shot down'

It comes after Moscow threatened to pull out of peace talks last night after accusing Kyiv of attempting to assassinate the Russian leader.

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9 h. ago Former Osprey tastes success in new career in front of Welsh sporting royalty

Former Welsh rugby player David Bishop is now eyeing further sporting success

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9 h. ago The key things to consider if you’re thinking of getting a loft conversion

Need some extra space in your loft? Here’s some things to consider before going ahead

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