2 h. ago Rob Reiner's 'petrified' parting words about son Nick at Conan O'Brien party... and why his haunted A

At the O'Brien party, it is now known that Nick was acting erratically and disturbing fellow partygoers. The evening is said to have ended with an angry outburst.

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4 h. ago Local elections face further delays as councils struggle to reorganise in time

Opposition parties say Labour is ‘scared of voters’ but government says merging authorities have voiced concernsLocal elections could be delayed again as merging councils lack the capacity for reorganisation, the government has announced, triggering claims from opposition parties that Labour is “scared of the voters”.Sixty-three council areas could opt to postpone elections until 2027 after some were already delayed until May 2026 as two-tier authorities are being combined into single unitary councils. Continue reading...

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4 h. ago Ed Sheeran unrecognisable in hunky transformation after ditching 'unhealthy' lifestyle

Shape of You singer Ed Sheeran has revealed his muscly new physique on the cover of Men's Health UK's Jan/Feb issue, admitting he used to "feel gross" when looking in the mirror

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7 h. ago 'I ditched Dr Pepper and Sprite for a tasty alternative to booze at parties'

I've been on a mission to find the best low-calorie fizzy drink alternatives to Sprite, Fanta and Dr Pepper and I've finally found a brand that ticks all the boxes

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9 h. ago England in talks to replace controversial Snicko with new technology for fourth Ashes Test

ECB and Cricket Australia could bring in UltraEdgeSnicko hit by more bad decisions on day two in AdelaideThe England and Wales Cricket Board has held talks with Cricket Australia about the possibility of replacing the decision review system (DRS) technology Snicko with an alternative UltraEdge for the Boxing Day Test at Melbourne after controversy on the opening two days of the Adelaide Test.In bilateral series, DRS technology is the responsibility of the home board, which in practice is passed on to the main domestic broadcast rights holder, in this case Fox Sports. However, the Guardian has learned that Cricket Australia’s free-to-air rights holder, Channel 7, has a DRS contract with Hawk-Eye Innovations, the company behind UltraEdge, so there is an alternative available should the hosts seek to make a change amid unhappiness from players on both sides. Continue reading...

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9 h. ago Trump critics praise Vanity Fair article for its scrutiny while allies dismiss it as hit piece

Susie Wiles, the White House chief of staff, spoke candidly about Trump’s inner circle and the piece made even bigger waves with its unsparing photosUS politics live – latest updatesCritics of the Trump administration have praised Vanity Fair’s interview with the White House chief of staff, and particularly the unvarnished photographs of Trump’s inner circle that accompanied it, as overdue scrutiny of a controversial cabinet even as his allies rallied to dismiss it as a hit piece.Over what the magazine said was 11 separate interviews by reporter Chris Whipple, Susie Wiles spoke candidly about her colleagues, describing Trump as having “an alcoholic’s personality”, JD Vance, the vice-president, as being a “conspiracy theorist for a decade” and Russell Vought, the budget chief, as a “right-wing absolute zealot”. Continue reading...

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9 h. ago STEPHEN GLOVER: George Osborne is pampered, supercilious and so greedy. His latest move is utterly typical... he makes me want to take to the streets

All over Europe populist parties of the Right and Left are on the rise as voters increasingly turn away from the political class that has held sway since the Second World War.

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10 h. ago STEPHEN GLOVER: George Osborne is pampered, supercilious and so greedy. His latest move is so typical. It gets worse from there... it even makes me want to take to the streets

All over Europe populist parties of the Right and Left are on the rise as voters increasingly turn away from the political class that has held sway since the Second World War.

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11 h. ago Trump administration unveils actions aimed at eliminating gender

Proposal would prohibit Medicaid funds from being used to cover puberty blockers, hormone treatments or surgical proceduresUS politics live – latest updatesThe Trump administration unveiled new actions aimed at eliminating transition-related medical care for minors across the US on Thursday, referring to such treatments as “sex-rejecting procedures”, a term used by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).As part of the effort, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services will initiate a rule-making process that would prevent hospitals from offering puberty blockers, hormone treatments, or surgical procedures to minors if they wish to participate in Medicare or Medicaid. Continue reading...

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11 h. ago Majority of voters say Trump is going too far with presidential power, poll finds

After a year of tariffs, ICE raids, narco-boat bombings and the partial demolition of the White House, most Americans feel President Donald Trump has exceeded his authority, latest Quinnipiac survey finds

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12 h. ago The four protein alternatives that deliver the same benefits as eggs amid bird flu threats

Getting enough protein helps people to build and maintain muscle

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12 h. ago UK to rejoin EU's Erasmus scheme at huge cost of £570m: What will it mean for students?

A path for UK students to participate in the European Union exchange programme from 2027 has been agreed

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13 h. ago Air fryer and coffee machine health alerts as people told to make check

The interior of the air fryer, particularly the basket, can become a breeding ground for mould if not properly cleaned and dried after each use, experts warn

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13 h. ago The 12 sneaky ways Christmas affects your sleep – and how to fix it

Christmas parties, social burnout and alcohol can all have an impact on our sleep schedule

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13 h. ago A Mind of My Own by Kathy Burke audiobook review – an honest and hilarious memoir

The no-nonsense comic actor and author further cements her status as a national treasure with her trademark gobby one-linersA lot of terrible things happen to Kathy Burke in her memoir, though you won’t find her mired in self-pity. Burke was a toddler when her mother died from stomach cancer, meaning she has no memory of her. In the Islington council flat where she grew up, she shared a bedroom with her alcoholic dad who would give up booze only to fall off the wagon and, at his worst, became violent. When a stranger on the estate called her ugly in front of her friends, she cannily deflected the insult with laughter. “I’m the best dancer at the ugly bug ball though,” she hooted, and did a little dance.Burke would find her tribe on London’s punk scene and, in her teens, got the acting bug and a place at London’s Anna Scher Theatre school. This put her on the path to a brilliant and varied acting and writing career that saw her appearing in comedy sketches with Harry Enfield and Fren...

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13 h. ago ‘Why isn’t everyone talking about Domhnall Gleeson?’ Irish actor wins first Hollywood award

The US-Ireland Alliance will give the actor the Oscar Wilde award at the event’s 20th anniversary in Los Angeles in MarchAfter a varied career in which he has played a psychopath, a romcom heart-throb, an intergalactic warlord and a plucky newspaper editor among others, Domhnall Gleeson has won his first Hollywood award.The US-Ireland Alliance announced that Gleeson will receive the Oscar Wilde award at the event’s 20th anniversary in Los Angeles in March in the run-up to the Oscars. It honours a body of work rather than a particular performance. Continue reading...

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15 h. ago Cruz Beckham makes last ditch attempt for Brooklyn reconciliation before Christmas

Brooklyn's little brother Cruz has reached out to his estranged sibling yet again in what looks like a message to come home for Christmas and mend the painful feud that's torn the Beckhams family apart

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15 h. ago Canada’s population drop reflects souring of attitudes to immigration

A country known for welcoming newcomers has reversed policy as immigration becomes increasingly a partisan issueCanada sees large drop in population amid international students crackdownStanding in Canada’s House of Commons in 2023, the then-prime minister, Justin Trudeau, gave an impassioned speech on the value of welcoming newcomers.“Canadians know that immigration is one of our greatest assets. It helps us compete,” he said. “If we want to boost our economic success significantly, we need to boost immigration.” Continue reading...

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15 h. ago Chef says you can make Christmas dinner alternative in 30 minutes

The recipe has all the ingredients and flavours of a traditional roast with less time and effort

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15 h. ago Swap bread for crispy 'sweet and savoury' food that's more tasty with avocado and eggs

If you're tired of avocado and eggs on toast, a chef at the Organic Kitchen has a crispy alternative that takes just 24 minutes to make.

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