73 m. ago Seven Greater Manchester ‘green belt’ housing schemes where developers are using new rules to try and build estates

Several schemes intend to use a 'grey belt' argument to build while other land has already been removed from the green belt

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74 m. ago Michael Schumacher health latest and how he communicates 12 years on from accident

Formula 1 legend Michael Schumacher suffered a tragic skiing accident in December 2013 that led to months in a medically induced coma and a long recovery in private

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94 m. ago This Is Where the Serpent Lives by Daniyal Mueenuddin – set to be a standout novel of 2026

From an acclaimed short-story writer, this epic of power and class across generations in Pakistan is brutal, funny and brilliantly toldImagine a shattering portrayal of Pakistani life through a chain of interlocking novellas, and you’ll be somewhere close to understanding the breadth and impact of Daniyal Mueenuddin’s first novel. Reminiscent of Neel Mukherjee’s dazzling circular depiction of Indian inequalities, A State of Freedom, it’s a keenly anticipated follow-up to the acclaimed short-story collection with which he made his debut in 2009, In Other Rooms, Other Wonders – also portraying overlapping worlds of Pakistani class and culture.We begin in the squalor and bustle of a Rawalpindi bazaar in the 1950s, where the heartbreaking figure of a small child, abandoned to his fate and clutching a pair of plastic shoes, is scooped under the protection of a tea stall owner. He proceeds to raise the boy as his own son, having only daughters, but Yazid is also adopted by the stall’...

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1 hour ago Liverpool injury update: Hugo Ekitike, Alexander Isak, Joe Gomez latest news and return dates

The Reds’ injury issues could ease in the New Year

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2 h. ago Manchester United injury update: Mason Mount, Bruno Fernandes, Kobbie Mainoo latest news and return dates

Ruben Amorim still dealing with injury issues ahead of key run of games

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2 h. ago Tottenham injury update: Lucas Bergvall, Dominic Solanke, Destiny Udogie latest news and return dates

Spurs dealt fresh injury concern after hard-fought win over Crystal Palace as Thomas Frank seeks positive start to 2026

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2 h. ago Chelsea injury update: Marc Cucurella, Dario Essugo and Romeo Lavia latest news and return dates

Blues fitness woes continue to ease

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2 h. ago Did they really just say that? The most candid celebrity culture quotes of 2025

From politics to personal revelations, here are the most revealing things our culture writers were told this year

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2 h. ago Netanyahu to meet Trump in US amid fears of Israeli regional offensives

Israel’s PM travels to Mar-a-Lago as US administration reported to be running out of patience over Gaza ceasefireBenjamin Netanyahu is to meet Donald Trump at the US president’s Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida on Monday evening amid growing fears Israel could launch new offensives against regional enemies, potentially plunging the Middle East further into instability.The Israeli prime minister left Israel on Sunday on his fifth visit to see Trump in the US this year. Continue reading...

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3 h. ago Heat, drought and fire: how extreme weather pushed nature to its limits in 2025

National Trust says these are ‘alarm signals we cannot ignore’ as climate breakdown puts pressure on wildlifeExtremes of weather have pushed nature to its limits in 2025, putting wildlife, plants and landscapes under severe pressure, an annual audit of flora and fauna has concluded.Bookended by storms Éowyn and Bram, the UK experienced a sun-soaked spring and summer, resulting in fierce heath and moorland fires, followed by autumn floods. Continue reading...

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3 h. ago Ryanair passengers 'flung from seats' during horror turbulence as plane makes U

Passengers have claimed they were 'flung out of their seats' during a Ryanair flight which was forced to return to Birmingham, after it experienced severe turbulence

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3 h. ago The next 12 months will shatter Welsh politics as we know it

There will be huge changes across the board in 2026

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4 h. ago Ryanair passengers 'flung from seats' in 'horror movie' turbulence at 35,000ft

Terrified passengers were reportedly thrown around when the Birmingham to Tenerife flight hit severe turbulence over France at 35,000ft, forcing an emergency return with paramedics meeting the plane

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5 h. ago Hungary's 'water guardian' farmers fight back against desertification

Southern Hungary landowner Oszkár Nagyapáti has been battling severe drought on his land

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8 h. ago Bruton contacted Major about Sellafield concerns as legal action was explored

Then-taoiseach John Bruton raised the issue with British prime minister John Major after several safety incidents over a short period in the 1990s.

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8 h. ago Trump: Ukraine peace deal ‘closer than ever before’ after talks with Zelensky

The US president met with Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine in Florida.

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9 h. ago Trump warns clash over territory could jeopardise Ukraine peace deal following Zelensky meeting

US president Donald Trump has described his meeting with Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky in Florida as “terrific” and said they covered “95 per cent” of the peace plan on Sunday, 28 December.

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10 h. ago Trump and Zelensky speak after peace plan meeting as president says they are 'very close' apart from 'one or two thorny issues'

Zelensky arrived in Florida on Sunday morning to discuss a 20-point plan with Trump which could end almost four years of war between Russia and Ukraine.

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10 h. ago Putin’s influence looms large as Zelensky meets Trump in Florida for peace talks

US president Donald Trump said the meeting would be bookended by calls with the Russian leader

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11 h. ago Bills v Eagles, Raiders v Giants and Browns shatter Steelers and more: NFL week 17 – live

Steelers miss chance to win AFC North in defeat Drop Graham a line with your thoughtsPanthers 0-0 Seahawks 12:51, 1st quarterAfter a Carolina punt they almost pick off Sam Darnold on their first play then the QB throws one in the dirt. On 3 & 10 the crowd get loud but Darnold hits his favourite target Jaxson Smith-Njigba for 13 yards and the 1st down. Phew.A Szmyt 50 yard field goal Continue reading...

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