14 m. ago Debris found in hunt for missing plane which crashed ‘killing all 11 onboard’ as rescuers frantically search mountains

SCATTERED pieces of debris have been found after an Indonesian plane carrying 11 people onboard crashed. Rescuers confirmed on Sunday that pieces of the aircraft's wreckage had been located in South Sulawesi, one day after it vanished mid-flight. New footage reveals debris strewn down a steep mountainside, reinforcing suspicions that the crash was unsurvivable with...

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37 m. ago Mika looks back: ‘Nowadays you wouldn’t get away with the things journalists said about my sexuality in the noughties’

The superstar singer on his itinerant childhood, brutally honest mother, and the moment of anger that led him to write Grace KellyBorn in Beirut in 1983, Michael Holbrook Penniman Jr, otherwise known as Mika, was raised in Paris and London. He attended the Royal College of Music, before his breakthrough in 2007 with debut album Life in Cartoon Motion and its No 1 single, Grace Kelly. He went on to sell 20m records, and worked as a presenter and judge on TV shows such as Eurovision and The Piano. Mika now lives in Italy and in Hastings, East Sussex, with his partner. His first English-language album in six years, Hyperlove, is out on 23 January.This was taken in our kitchen in Paris. It doesn’t surprise me that I am covered in chocolate. My earliest memories are of being on the floor surrounded by delicious food. Continue reading...

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80 m. ago Parents paid up to £5,000 a year to drive children to school as councils slash taxi bills

Number of families given cash for special needs transport doubles as local authorities battle soaring costs

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87 m. ago Marc Guehi private jet 'aborts landing' as he travels for Man City medical

Marc Guehi has travelled to the North West to complete his £20m move from Crystal Palace to Manchester City but there was some slight drama as he made his way to his new home

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92 m. ago Shane Lowry chips into water at 72nd hole to blow lead as Elvira wins in Dubai

Nacho Elvira takes advantage for Dubai Invitational titleRory McIlroy finishes in tie for third after final-day dramaShane Lowry blew a one-shot lead on the last hole as Nacho Elvira recovered to claim victory in a dramatic finish to the Dubai Invitational.Lowry, who had started the final round in a tie for second, two strokes behind the Spaniard, barged into the lead after a birdie on the 15th and appeared to have the title at his mercy. But the Irishman found both bunker and water on the 18th, finishing with a double bogey that shattered his hopes and allowed Elvira, who had struggled early in the round, to duly par the 18th for victory. Continue reading...

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1 hour ago Missing passenger plane search continues as 'single body and debris' found on mountain

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2 h. ago Crystal Palace decide not to sack manager Oliver Glasner after meeting

Steve Parish held talks with Austrian on Sunday morningManager said board had ‘abandoned’ him on SaturdayCrystal Palace have decided against sacking Oliver Glasner despite him accusing the club’s board of abandoning him and the rest of his squad by selling captain Marc Guéhi to Manchester City 24 hours before they were due to face Sunderland.Glasner’s outburst following the 2-1 defeat, when the Austrian also admitted he doesn’t care if he sees out his contract until the end of the season having already confirmed he will leave Selhurst Park, is understood to have dismayed Palace’s chair, Steve Parish. He was said to be weighing up if there was any other option than parting company with the manager who led Palace to their first major trophy when they won the FA Cup only eight months ago after Glasner went public over his dissatisfaction in two extraordinary press conferences. Continue reading...

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2 h. ago Woman living in darkness after developers build new house INCHES from her front window

For years, applications to develop the sliver of land separating Marilyn Devonish's semi-detached house from neighbouring properties had been thrown out by council planners.

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2 h. ago Marc Guehi's private jet abandons Manchester landing as he arrives for medical ahead of £20m move to City

SIMON JONES: His plane was forced to abort its landing at 8.42am and had to loop around the city centre before touching down ahead of his £20million move from Crystal Palace.

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2 h. ago ‘People saw dollar signs’: a year after devastating wildfires, an LA community is fighting displacement

As survivors face pressure to sell their land in Altadena, a historic Black community, experts say we’re witnessing ‘climate gentrification’Ellen Williams’ left hand played with her long dark hair as her right hand guided the steering wheel, her phone resting face-down in her lap. Born and raised in Altadena, an unincorporated area in Los Angeles county, she didn’t need to look at a map as she drove to where her home of 22 years burned down.We passed empty lots with gaping holes where foundations once stood. The banging of hammers rang through the neighborhood and wood frames rose from the dirt, the smell of fresh lumber in the air. Perched on street corners were signs declaring: “Altadena is not for sale.” Continue reading...

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2 h. ago LIVE: Manchester trains hit by disruption amid trespasser on tracks in city centre

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2 h. ago Oliver Glasner to Man United twist as 'sack decision made' after explosive comments

Crystal Palace chairman Steve Parish has reportedly made a decision on manager Oliver Glasner immediately after his "abandoned" comments following the 2-1 defeat to Sunderland

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3 h. ago Crystal Palace consider sacking Oliver Glasner after outburst about board

Manager’s comments after loss have angered hierarchyPaddy McCarthy would likely take over as caretakerCrystal Palace are considering whether to sack Oliver Glasner after he accused the club’s board of abandoning him and the rest of his squad by selling captain Marc Guéhi to Manchester City 24 hours before they were due to face Sunderland.Glasner’s outburst following the 2-1 defeat, when the Austrian also admitted he doesn’t care if he sees out his contract until the end of the season having already confirmed he will leave Selhurst Park, is understood to have dismayed Palace’s chair, Steve Parish. He is said to be weighing up if there is any other option than parting company with the manager who led Palace to their first major trophy when they won the FA Cup only eight months ago, with a decision expected on Sunday after Glasner went public over his dissatisfaction in two extraordinary press conferences. Continue reading...

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3 h. ago Arrest of priest for child molestation reignites scandal in Louisiana diocese

Korey LaVergne, 37, jailed Friday evening on three counts of indecent behavior with a juvenile, according to officialsAuthorities in south-west Louisiana recently arrested a Roman Catholic priest on accusations of behaving indecently with a child, igniting a new scandal in the diocese where the US church’s reckoning with clergy abuse began – an institution that just disclosed it could lose up to $162m over pending litigation.Korey LaVergne was jailed Friday evening on three counts of indecent behavior with a juvenile, according to Acadia parish sheriff KP Gibson, whose agency arrested the priest. LaVergne had presided over mass at St Edward church in Richard – where the Lafayette diocese had assigned him as pastor – hours before he was booked into the Acadia lockup. Continue reading...

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4 h. ago Flight tracker captures moment Indonesian plane loses contact

A flight tracker captures the moment an Indonesian plane carrying 11 people lost contact on Saturday (17 January).

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4 h. ago Las Vegas hotel surrounded by 'at least 30 police cars' with Boulevard cordoned off

A major incident is unfolding on Las Vegas Boulevard in front of the Bellagio Hotel and Casino and the Paris Hotel with dozens of police vehicles rushing to the scene

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4 h. ago Eight changes as Celtic aim to avoid Scottish Cup shock and wrongly identified £5m man lands new role

Martin O'Neill has made it abundantly clear he will freshen up his side against Auchinleck Talbot

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4 h. ago Nasa moon rocket creeps to its launch pad in preparation for astronaut flight

First journey around moon with astronauts in more than 50 years could blast off in FebruaryNasa’s giant new moon rocket has moved to the launch pad in preparation for astronauts’ first lunar fly-around in more than half a century.The trip could blast off in February. Continue reading...

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4 h. ago Nasa moon rocket creeps to its launchpad in preparation for astronaut flight

First journey around moon with astronauts in more than 50 years could blast off in FebruaryNasa’s giant new moon rocket has moved to the launchpad in preparation for astronauts’ first lunar fly-around in more than half a century. The trip could blast off in February.The 98-metre (322ft) rocket began its 1mph (1.6km/h) creep from Kennedy Space Center’s vehicle assembly building at daybreak. The trek of 4 miles took until nightfall. Continue reading...

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5 h. ago Gavin and Stacey star says show 'didn't pay well at all' after career admission

Joanna Page admits she and Matthew Horne were 'complete and utter unknowns' when they landed the roles of Gavin and Stacey Shipman in the sitcom Gavin and Stacey

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