4 h. ago Extreme heatwave may break records in Victoria as firefighters warn of bushfire risk in ‘very dry’ state

Ouyen and Mildura in northern Victoria forecast to break state’s all-time maximum on Tuesday, as weather warnings issuedFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA day of record-breaking heat looms for Victoria, with temperatures forecast to hit 49C in the Mallee and Melbourne facing its hottest day since Black Saturday 2009.It was 26.1C as the sun rose on Tuesday over the small Victorian town of Ouyen, the Mallee town of 1,170 people whose forecast high of 49C would break the state’s temperature record of 48.8C set in Hopetoun on Black Saturday in 2009. Continue reading...

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7 d. ago Robbie Williams on track to break The Beatles’ record for number one albums

The 51-year-old’s latest record, Britpop, is his first release in seven years.

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8 d. ago ‘Even thinking about Coldplay I get tearful’: Denise Lewis’s honest playlist

The former heptathlete throws shapes to Cameo and got gold-medal inspiration from Whitney, but which rapper helps get her out of bed?The first song I fell in love with I was at nursery school when Bohemian Rhapsody by Queen was the song of the moment. I remember seeing the video on Top of the Pops, which is chilling at first, but epic when it gets to the big guitar break.The first single I bought My mum had this little record player that used to keep me very entertained, so I got her to buy me Ring My Bell by Anita Ward for my birthday or Christmas, from a record shop in Wolverhampton. Continue reading...

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9 d. ago Venus Williams set to break age record at the Australian Open on Sunday

Venus Williams was 17 when she first played the Australian Open in 1998

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1 week ago Is this UK’s dumbest burglar? Crook who filmed himself before raids & flaunted dirty cash in boasting vids is jailed

A CRIMINAL who filmed himself flaunting dirty cash in videos boasting of his burglaries has been locked up. Brazen thief Hamza Ghafoor recorded himself gearing up for break-ins, cruising at the wheel of a luxury car and flaunting stacks of cash. But unsurprisingly the clips became "key evidence" and helped cops lock him up for...

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1 week ago Britain's stupidest criminal? Burglar who FILMED himself preparing for raids and brandishing stolen cash is jailed along with his whole gang 

Masked thief Hamza Ghafoor brazenly recorded himself gearing up for break-ins, cruising at the wheel of a luxury car and flaunting stacks of cash.

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2 w. ago Harry Styles fans go wild as singer drops huge hints about fourth album – amid huge US residency rumours

HARRY Styles has sent fans into meltdown with huge ‘hints’ about his fourth solo album - amid rumours of a huge US residency.  The One Direction alum, 31, released his last record Harry’s House in 2022 and took a break from the spotlight after wrapping his Love On Tour shows in 2023.  But fans are...

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2 w. ago Shaun Murphy crashes out of Masters on opening day of title defence

Murphy defeated 6-2 by China’s Wu YizeUK champion Mark Selby also knocked outThe defending champion Shaun Murphy is out of the Masters after a shock 6-2 defeat against China’s Wu Yize on the opening day of the 2026 tournament at Alexandra Palace.Wu, the world No 13, dominated from the outset and won the opening three frames, recording a superb break of 137 in the second. Murphy, the top seed, rallied briefly but, with a highest break of only 49, could not get back into the contest. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago The Traitors set to 'break records' with major twist as Secret Traitor is finally revealed

The Traitors is set to break records in tonight's episode as BBC bosses are revealing a major twist in the new red-cloaked secret traitor reveal

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3 w. ago Death fears as 'endless' 48C heatwave set to blast entire country with extreme heat

While Britain and the rest of Europe is being slammed by cold winds, snow and ice, things are very different in Australia as the country is pelted with several days of intense heat

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3 w. ago Venus Williams set to break record with Australian Open wild card at age of 45

The seven-time Grand Slam champion has not competed in Melbourne since 2021 but will compete in the main draw

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3 w. ago Enzo Maresca at risk of Chelsea sack if poor run persists with a dry January

‘Worst 48 hours’ comment and league form are problemsPalmer substitution and Bournemouth result were booedEnzo Maresca will be in danger of losing his job as Chelsea’s head coach if he cannot improve results before the end of January. The Italian, who was booed by home supporters during the disappointing 2-2 draw with Bournemouth at Stamford Bridge on Tuesday, is under mounting pressure after a poor run of form, and a series of self-inflicted wounds have raised doubts over his position.Chelsea have one win from their past seven league games and although Maresca is set to be in charge for Sunday’s trip to Manchester City his position is increasingly uncertain. Concern over the 45-year-old’s decisions during games and away from the pitch have grown in recent weeks and there can be no guarantee that Maresca will survive beyond the end of January if he proves incapable of reversing the slump. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago New Year latest: UK gears up to show off 'best of British' in NYE show

New Year latest: UK gears up to show off 'best of British' in NYE show - after UAE attempt to break firework world records  Sky News

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3 w. ago New Year latest: Firework displays aim to break world records shortly

New Year latest: Firework displays aim to break world records shortly  Sky News

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