69 m. ago Luke Littler reaches third straight World Darts Championship final: Star, 18, thrashes Ryan Searle as friend Angry Ginge and Lewis Capaldi join his girlfriend in crowd at Ally Pally

Luke Littler's imperious defence of his World Darts Championship title has continued after reaching Saturday's final.

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69 m. ago Eight out of 10 Americans fail on some (or all) of their financial New Year’s resolutions

‘Real progress happens when money goals are revisited throughout the year,’ an expert said

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78 m. ago World Darts Championship LIVE: Van Veen vs Anderson latest score and updates after Littler thrashes Searle

The Nuke eases into third consecutive Alexandra Palace showpiece after ruthless display

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81 m. ago European river cruises where passengers are 'treated like VIPs' are 20% off

Riviera Travel is offering up to 20% off its 2026 European river cruises, with passengers praising the 'VIP treatment' on iconic rivers including the Rhône, Danube and Rhine from just £1,849

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86 m. ago Luke Littler shows true colours to Ally Pally crowd after being heavily booed again

Luke Littler spoke to Sky Sports following his 6-1 victory over Ryan Searle in the semi-finals of the PDC World Championship at Alexandra Palace

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87 m. ago Luke Littler closes on World Championship title repeat with win over Ryan Searle

The 18-year-old dropped just one set in his semi-final.

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2 h. ago The Traitors 2026 live: Netty becomes first person murdered as fans speculate over Secret Traitor

‘Secret Traitor’ twist caught trio Stephen, Rachel and Hugo by surprise

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2 h. ago World Darts Championship LIVE: Luke Littler vs Ryan Searle latest score and semi

Gian van Veen takes on Gary Anderson in second semi-final at Alexandra Palace

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2 h. ago Eight surprising vegetables you should eat raw for a greater health boost

A surprising number of vegetables can be eaten raw – and offer benefits for health too

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2 h. ago Why Paddy Power logo is blurred for Luke Littler vs Ryan Searle semi

Ryan Searle is taking on Luke Littler in the semi-finals of the PDC World Darts Championship at Alexandra Palace

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2 h. ago Zoe Ball teases things are going 'to ramp right up' in 2026 amid Strictly presenting rumours

The former It Takes Two presenter is one of the favourites to host Strictly in 2026

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2 h. ago World Darts Championship change confirmed after Ryan Searle speaks out

Luke Littler takes on Ryan Searle before Gary Anderson meets Gian van Veen on semi-final night of the 2025/26 PDC World Championship at Alexandra Palace

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2 h. ago College freshman identified as one of three hikers found dead on California’s Mount Baldy

Marcus Alexander Muench Casanova, 19, died on the Devil’s Backbone trail after reportedly falling 500ftA 19-year-old college freshman has been identified as one of the hikers whose remains were found on California’s Mount Baldy on Monday.The San Bernardino county sheriff announced this week that Marcus Alexander Muench Casanova, a resident of Seal Beach, California, was discovered along a mountain trail known as the Devil’s Backbone. Continue reading...

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3 h. ago ‘Daddy’ Gavin Newsom kicks off 2026 with savage trolling of Republicans

To combat Republican messaging, Newsom’s office has flooded social media timelines with insults, memes, jokes and mockery of the president

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3 h. ago Top UK Slot Sites – The Best Online Slots & Bonuses in January 2026

Compare licensed UK slot sites and find out which ones The Independent rank as the best places to play real money online slots

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3 h. ago What support is Labour promising on the cost of living in 2026?

The prime minister says the UK will begin to feel a ‘sense of hope’ in 2026 – here’s what to expect

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3 h. ago DC pipe bomb suspect must remain in jail before trial, judge rules

Brian Cole, accused of planting bombs before Capitol attack, presents ‘intolerable risk of danger’, court findsA federal magistrate judge has ruled that the man accused of planting pipe bombs outside the Democratic and Republican headquarters the night before the 6 January Capitol attack must remain in custody while awaiting trial.In a memorandum opinion, the court determined that Brian Cole Jr, 30, of Woodbridge, Virginia, “poses an intolerable risk of danger to the community if released”, granting the government’s motion for pretrial detention. Continue reading...

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3 h. ago US homeland security condemned for using Japanese artist’s work without consent

Hiroshi Nagai, in a post on X, has objected to his artwork being used by the agency to promote its deportation agenda The US Department of Homeland Security is facing backlash once again, this time from a Japanese artist who has condemned the agency for using his work without permission to promote deportations.In a post on X on New Year’s Eve, DHS posted a photo featuring a pristine and empty beach with palm trees and a vintage car. Written across the photo was “America after 100 million deportations,” along with a separate caption that said: “The peace of a nation no longer besieged by the third world.” Continue reading...

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3 h. ago Fresh bone analysis makes case for earliest ‘ancestor of humankind’, but doubts remain

Scientists argue ape-like Sahelanthropus tchadensis that lived in Africa 7m years ago is best contender but more fossils are neededIn the murky first chapters of the human story is an unknown ancestor that made the profound transition from walking on all fours to standing up tall, an act that came to define us.The odds of stumbling on the fossilised evidence of such an evolutionary prize are slim, but in new research, scientists argue that an ape-like animal that lived in Africa 7m years ago is the best contender yet. Continue reading...

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3 h. ago Reluctant trailblazer Khawaja confronts racial stereotypes before Sydney farewell | Taha Hashim

The first Muslim to play for Australia has been an inspiration for many in the way he has broken down barriers during his careerMore than half an hour into the press conference, with his retirement from Test cricket confirmed, Usman Khawaja was asked about the role of opening the batting and its relevance in the modern game. He answered with ease, detailing the specific mental challenges of facing the new ball. Minutes later, he was asked how Australia can unite after last month’s terrorist attack at Bondi Beach. Again, there was little hesitation before the lengthy reply. He cited the teachings of the prophet Muhammad, politicians who “try to divide and conquer” and closed with his reflections on the tragedy itself. This was no ordinary sporting farewell.Those who have tracked the path of Khawaja’s career closely will not have been surprised by the openness in the 50-minute press conference on Friday and the lines to have come from it. Reflecting on his proud journey as a Muslim bo...

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