1 hour ago Trump seizes SEVENTH tanker in Caribbean as footage shows special forces on boat after it ‘took oil from Venezuela’

AMERICAN forces have seized a seventh oil tanker linked to Venezuela as President Donald Trump ramps up his campaign to choke off illicit crude exports from the country. US Southern Command said the Motor Vessel Sagitta was boarded and taken under control “without incident” in the Caribbean after operating in defiance of Trump’s quarantine on...

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2 h. ago Number of learner drivers attempting to cheat soars by staggering amount

Cheating increased by 47 per cent in 2025

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2 h. ago What is glaucoma and what are the main symptoms to look out for?

Cases of this eye condition are expected to increase to 1.6 million in the UK by 2060.

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2 h. ago UK grassroots music venues show lowest decline since 2018 as sector stabilises post

The number of small venues shrank by just nine in 2025, but more than half of them reported making no profit, while employment in the sector dropped almost 22%The number of grassroots music venues (GMV) in the UK shrank in effect by just nine in 2025, the lowest rate of annual decline since 2018.Thirty venues closed permanently between July 2024 and 2025 and 48 ceased functioning as GMVs, citing financial viability, change in ownership and eviction or redevelopment. However, 69 spaces that had previously ceased operating as GMVs returned to the sector. Continue reading...

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2 h. ago More than half of grassroots music venues did not make money in 2025 – charity

The Music Venue Trust found that despite contributing over half a million pounds to the UK economy, grassroots music venues in the UK are struggling.

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3 h. ago Miami Open tennis and spectacular Caribbean cruise to Bahamas, Cayman Islands and Jamaica from £2,399pp

THE world’s top tennis stars will be jetting off to Florida for the sizzling heat and A-list glamour of the Miami Open – and you can join them. Held at the Hard Rock Stadium, this isn't just a tennis tournament - it's a five-star festival of sport, food, and culture.  Now you can turn your...

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3 h. ago Kieran Tierney insists Celtic still make Europe a priority despite 'hard run of fixtures' in title fight

The Parkhead men are in a dog fight for the title on the home front but they are still in with a chance of progress in Europe

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3 h. ago Toxicology report says late US chess star Daniel Naroditsky had drugs in his system

29-year-old had stimulants and kratom in systemDeath investigated as possible overdose or suicideAmerican chess grandmaster Daniel Naroditsky had a combination of stimulant and psychoactive substances in his system when he died last year, according to a toxicology report released by North Carolina authorities.Naroditsky, 29, was found dead at his home in Charlotte in October 2025, a loss that sent shockwaves through the global chess community. At the time, police said his death was being investigated as a possible overdose or suicide. No official cause was announced.In the US, you can call or text the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline on 988, chat on 988lifeline.org, or text HOME to 741741 to connect with a crisis counselor. In the UK and Ireland, Samaritans can be contacted on freephone 116 123, or email jo@samaritans.org or jo@samaritans.ie. In Australia, the crisis support service Lifeline is 13 11 14. Other international helplines can be found at befrienders.org Continue read...

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4 h. ago US forces in Caribbean seize seventh sanctioned oil tanker linked to Venezuela

U.S. forces have boarded and taken control of a seventh oil tanker connected with Venezuela as the Trump administration continues its efforts to take control of the oil in the South American country

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5 h. ago Starmer’s ‘keep calm and carry on’ strategy on Trump seeks to protect UK

Prime minister hopes for ‘pragmatic’ solutions, while US president drops one diplomatic bomb after anotherIn his account of Tony Blair’s years in power, the New Machiavelli, Jonathan Powell sets out two opposing strategies for any British prime minister in dealing with their counterpart in the White House.The first, he says, is “cutting a bella figura” by openly criticising the US president, for which he gives the example of the French. The other, and the approach preferred by Powell, is to do diplomacy in private and build a close relationship, in the hope of having greater influence. Continue reading...

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5 h. ago Starmer’s ‘keep calm’ Trump diplomacy bets on influence over popularity

Prime minister puts faith in ‘pragmatic’ solutions, while US president drops one diplomatic bomb after anotherIn his account of Tony Blair’s years in power, The New Machiavelli, Jonathan Powell sets out two opposing strategies for any British prime minister in dealing with their counterpart in the White House.The first, he says, is “cutting a bella figura” – parading for show – by openly criticising the US president, for which he gives the example of the French. The other, and the approach preferred by Powell, is to do diplomacy in private and build a close relationship, in the hope of having greater influence. Continue reading...

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5 h. ago Salah set for Liverpool recall as Slot insists he has no issues with forward

Head coach ‘happy and pleased’ Salah is back from AfconForward is expected to start in European tie at MarseilleMohamed Salah is in line for an immediate return to the Liverpool team at Marseille on Wednesday with Arne Slot insisting he has no issues with the Egypt international.Salah trained with Liverpool on Tuesday for the first time since returning from the Africa Cup of Nations, where his quest for a first continental title with Egypt was ended in the semi-finals by the eventual winners, Senegal. The 33-year-old’s Anfield future was shrouded in doubt before his departure for Morocco, having accused the club of throwing him under a bus in response to poor results and claiming his relationship with Slot had disintegrated. Continue reading...

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5 h. ago Arne Slot drops Mohamed Salah selection hint as Liverpool forward returns

Salah has not started for Liverpool since criticising Slot following the draw with Leeds in early December.

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8 h. ago French globetrotter Calandagan crowned best racehorse in the world of 2025

The gelding won the King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Stakes and Champion Stakes at Ascot and capped a memorable year by becoming the first European for 20 years to land the Japan Cup

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8 h. ago Head of US Africa bureau urges staff to highlight US ‘generosity’ despite aid cuts

Email sent to diplomats by state department office’s new boss is labelled ‘racist’ after dismissing Africa as a priorityUS diplomats have been encouraged to “unabashedly and aggressively” remind African governments about the “generosity” of the American people, according to a leaked email sent to staff in the US state department’s Bureau of African Affairs this January and obtained by the Guardian.“It’s not gauche to remind these countries of the American people’s generosity in containing HIV/Aids or alleviating famine,” says the email. Continue reading...

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9 h. ago Liverpool confirm Marseille squad as Mo Salah returns but key player missing

Liverpool will head to Marseille for their Champions League clash with Mohamed Salah back amongst their ranks but Ibrahima Konate will not travel with the squad

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9 h. ago Family pay tribute to dad who died on North Sea vessel days after Christmas

Kevin Robert Main, 44 and from Nairn, died suddenly at work on Sunday, December 28, 2025.

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9 h. ago Mohamed Salah travels with Liverpool squad for Marseille clash

The forward is in the mix for his first appearance since returning from the Africa Cup of Nations with his future at the club uncertain.

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9 h. ago Rangers goalkeeper extends loan stay as star 'keeps on improving'

Albion Rovers boss has hailed Halliwell for his performances so far in the fifth tier

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9 h. ago UK greenlights China's 'mega embassy' in central London depsite security concerns

UK greenlights China's 'mega embassy' in central London depsite security concerns  Le Monde.fr

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