56 m. ago Death of Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie’s son prompts calls for overhaul of Nigeria’s healthcare sector

Pleas for scrutiny of system fraught with accusations of negligence after one-year-old’s death in hospitalNigerians have called for urgent reforms to the healthcare sector after the death of Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie’s 21-month-old son prompted an outpouring of grief and accounts of negligence and inadequate care.In a leaked WhatsApp message, the bestselling author said she had been told by a doctor that the resident anaesthesiologist at the Lagos hospital treating her son Nkanu Nnamdi had administered an overdose of the sedative propofol. Continue reading...

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56 m. ago Man who worked at same firm for 84 years lists three things that helped him keep his job

In a world where almost half of us will face the stress of redundancy at some point in our lives, one man who stayed in the same job for a decade has revealed the secret to his staying power

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56 m. ago DIY SOS Nick Knowles issues 'do not do' warning or risk water all over home

The expert spoke on BBC Morning Live about an issue that can cause major problems

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86 m. ago Liverpool transfer news: £86m deal 'sanctioned' as Arne Slot suddenly U

Latest Liverpool transfer news as Arne Slot's side prepare to return to Premier League action against Burnley at Anfield on Saturday afternoon

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90 m. ago Oregon earthquake LIVE as magnitude six quake reported with reports of 'strong shaking'

The United States Geological Survey [USGS] confirmed the quake occurred 183 miles out to sea - it is rare for an earthquake of such magnitude to be felt in the Pacific Northwest

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1 hour ago 'Heartbroken' couple lose £22,000 after half of wedding guests don't show up

Gray and their partner Nyx were left devastated after more than half their confirmed guests failed to attend their big day, leaving them financially struggling

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1 hour ago Man Utd transfer news: Bruno Fernandes exit decision as deal for goal machine 'approved'

Manchester United look to have a busy month ahead as the January transfer window starts to heat up, with Michael Carrick potentially tasked with incomings and outgoings in his first month at the helm

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2 h. ago Max Verstappen excited about new F1 season as Red Bull unveil their 2026 car

Red Bull’s livery for this season revealed in DetroitVerstappen impressed by car’s ‘retro look’Red Bull formally began their tilt at the forthcoming Formula One season, unveiling the livery for their challenger, the RB22, alongside drivers Max Verstappen and Isack Hadjar in a showcase event in Detroit on Thursday.Before a highly anticipated season, with a swathe of big rule changes presenting a challenge across the grid, Red Bull are the first in what is due to be a hectic period of launches before pre-season testing begins. Continue reading...

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2 h. ago Carlos Alcaraz full of confidence in his team after Juan Carlos Ferrero split

The pair’s seven-year partnership came to an end last month.

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3 h. ago Three contestants await their fate with The Traitors set to reveal next murder

The last episode, which aired on Thursday night, saw Jessie, Matthew and Faraaz vulnerable to the traitors’ next murder.

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4 h. ago The Traitors stars Jessie and James appear to confirm fan theory that they have a secret relationship in cosy chat as they strategize over 'our game'

The Faithfuls have been a hot topic of discussion among fans, who are convinced they are either siblings or in a relationship.

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4 h. ago Aimee Lou Wood shares sweet snap with her hero and 'the ultimate human' Julia Roberts after meeting the Hollywood star at The Golden Globes

The actress, 31, looked sensational as she stepped out at the Golden Globes in LA on Sunday, wearing an asymmetrical, off-the-shoulder dress.

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4 h. ago See how Victoria’s bushfires spread: a visual guide to the scale of devastation

Authorities and firefighters say the Victorian fires of January 2026 were unlike anything seen before in speed, scale and destruction. And they came much earlier than normalGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA new fight for Victorian farmers – saving livestock that survived devastating bushfiresVictoria has been battered by some of the most destructive bushfires in its history, with blazes tearing through 400,000 hectares across the state and claiming the life of a cattle farmer, Maxwell Hobson. Almost 900 buildings have been destroyed, including more than 250 homes, and more than 15,000 livestock have been killed, along with countless wildlife.Both authorities and firefighters on the ground have reported the fires were unlike anything seen before in their speed, scale and destruction. They also came much earlier than the traditional bushfire season, which typically peaks in February. Continue reading...

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4 h. ago A total lunar eclipse will turn the moon a bloody red next month. This is why

NASA says the celestial event is set for March 3 and best viewed in California

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4 h. ago Would you marry someone with dementia and just four years to live? Gary did just that

There was one vow that carried particular poignancy for Anita and Gary Goundry-Smith on their wedding day: to love one another 'in sickness and in health'.

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5 h. ago Greedy tout known as the Ticket Queen ordered to repay £1million within three months or have four

Maria Chenery-Woods, 56, was locked up last year for the multi-million pound scam which used the names of dead relatives and children to buy tickets to live events on an 'industrial scale'.

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5 h. ago Revealed: Cowboy builder who killed mother on golf course in police chase was a career criminal with previous convictions for conning the elderly out of thousands of pounds

Suzanne Cherry, a company director, beloved mother and stepmother, lived her life by the rules. She never broke the law and 'did everything by the book' her husband said after her death.

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5 h. ago Janice Dickinson reveals her horrific injuries following nasty fall on I'm A Celeb amid claims her face has been 'permanently altered' after filing £700,000 lawsuit

The US model, 70, was forced to quit the All Stars series of the show in 2023 after suffering head and facial injuries when she tripped in the dark at the jungle camp.

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5 h. ago RECAP: Robert Jenrick blasts Labour AND Tories over mass migration as he is unveiled as latest Reform MP

RECAP: Robert Jenrick has blasted both Labour and the Tories over mass migration as he is unveiled as Reform's newest MP. Catch all the latest updates here.

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5 h. ago BBC The Traitors fans 'work out' another family connection after 'blunder'

BBC The Traitors viewers are speculating whether contestants Jessie and James could be siblings after she defended him over a shield lie, sparking family connection theories

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