36 m. ago From Bazball to Fifa, these were the villains of the sporting year

2025 saw its far share of ignominy

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42 m. ago Trump says ‘tough’ issues remain for Ukraine peace deal after after meeting Zelenskyy in Florida

US president said ‘thorny’ questions over territory have yet to be resolved and expressed sympathy with Russia not wanting a ceasefireDonald Trump has said a deal to end the war in Ukraine is “closer than ever” but has admitted that “thorny” questions over the future of the eastern Donbas region have yet to be resolved, after a two-hour meeting on Sunday with Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Florida.Trump said a draft agreement to end the war was nearly “95% done”. “I really think we are closer than ever with both sides,” he said, adding that the Russian president, Vladimir Putin, also wants to “see it happen”. Continue reading...

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49 m. ago BBC Mastermind viewers issue complaints over 'embarrassing' Christmas special

BBC Celebrity Mastermind's Christmas 2025 special sparked viewer complaints after featuring questions like 'what pet says woof woof' and 'who played Bridget Jones'

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59 m. ago The Beckhams’ 2025 year in review: knighthoods, raucous parties and one hell of a family feud

It was the best of times, it was the worst of times. For the Beckham family, 2025 has been an emotional rollercoaster. We look back on the highs and lows

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60 m. ago I was there: Europe’s dramatic Ryder Cup win signed off a strange week

Some extraordinary golf was often overshadowed by the Donald, colourful fans, crazy MCs and tempers flaringI was out by the practice green late afternoon on the Monday of the Ryder Cup, and so was Bryson DeChambeau. He was on his own, signing autographs for the handful of people on the other side of the railings, and there was this one woman leaning over towards him, a bottle blonde, late middle-aged, in a tight white dress. She was only a couple of feet away from him but she was screaming in his ear like she was trying to reach someone across the far side of the golf course. “We love you Bryson! Bryson! We love you! We love you for everything you’ve done for the Donald! We love you for everything you’ve done for the Donald!”It was a long, strange week, and when I think back on it now the golf is entirely overwhelmed by technicolour memories of the weird scenes around the grounds of Bethpage Black and in the surrounding town of Farmingdale. I wish I could say that the things I remem...

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60 m. ago ‘Seeing all the work that goes into DIY scenes changed my life’: the bitterly optimistic indie

Like her forebears Fiona Apple and Giant Drag, Izzy Hagerup puts a distinctly twisty take on indie-rock, and is unafraid of dark emotional truthsFrom ChicagoRecommended if you like Wednesday, Fiona Apple, Giant DragUp next European/UK tour kicks off in MayA word that Prewn, AKA Izzy Hagerup, often uses to describe her music is “dissociation” – the disconnected emotional state embodied by many of the Chicago-born musician’s songs. It’s not an impression anyone would be left with from listening to her bitter, potent take on indie-rock. Hagerup’s guitar lines snake as they thrash; her balladry is grimy and expansive, steered by febrile vocals that recall mid-period Fiona Apple and the drone of the cello she played as a kid. Unexpected moments lurk, such as the shadowy slip into trip-hop on recent single Dirty Dog. Continue reading...

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60 m. ago Is it true that you’re more likely to get sick when you’re stressed?

Stress releases hormones such as adrenaline and cortisol, which can suppress your immune system – but chronic concerns are more of an issue than short-term worries‘Stress has a well-established effect on your immune health,” says Daniel M Davis, head of life sciences at Imperial College London. “But stress is a very broad phenomenon. You can feel stressed watching a horror movie, or you can experience long-term stress, like going through a divorce.”Short-term stress can temporarily affect your immune system. “The number of immune cells in the blood changes,” says Davis. “But it returns to normal within about an hour, so it’s unlikely to have any major impact.” Continue reading...

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60 m. ago Cyber attacks: 2025 the ‘tipping point’ as JLR and M&S incidents highlight risks

Jaguar Land Rover, Marks & Spencer and Harrods were some of the biggest businesses to be targeted by hackers this year.

Events

67 m. ago 'I wiped my £30,000 debt in two years despite living in fancy part of London'

Zahra Khozema was studying for a Masters in journalism when she was offered an unpaid role at Canadian Broadcasting Corporation's international news bureau in London

Economics

91 m. ago Days left to save £100 on 'good back support' reclining sofa in Boxing Day offer

The FlexiSpot Power Swivel Rocker Recliner is a luxurious and incredibly comfortable armchair reduced from £499.99 to £419.99 in the brand's festive sale

Economics

1 hour ago These were our best meals from restaurants, pubs and cafes across Greater Manchester in 2025

From Stockport and Salford to Bury and Bolton, here's our best meals from restaurants, pubs and cafes across Greater Manchester

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1 hour ago Kettles to roof leaks: expert tips on home care to avoid surprise bills

Prevention and and keeping on top of the small problems will save you money in the long termLooking after electrical goods will save you money in the long term. “Regular, small tasks keep appliances working efficiently and help you avoid early replacements,” says Paula Higgins, the founder of the HomeOwners Alliance. Continue reading...

Economics

1 hour ago Christmas leftovers recipe is 'completely different' and 'better than curry or sandwiches'

Christmas is over for another year but in many households, there's an abundance of festive food still left over. One recipe that utilises these ingredients has been branded "better" than the rest

Society

1 hour ago Will house prices rise or fall in 2026? The seven forecasts that matter for the UK property market

House price growth was hampered by Budget tax rumours and a sluggish economy in 2025. Will things improve in 2026?

Society

2 h. ago ‘A watery gold sunrise lights the turbulent water’: the wild beauty of the Suffolk coast

Coastal erosion may threaten the area around Southwold, but a new ‘movable’ cabin makes a great base for exploring its windswept beaches, remote marshes and welcoming innsThe crumbling cliff edge is just metres away. An automatic blind, which I can operate without getting out of bed, rises to reveal an ocean view: the dramatic storm-surging North Sea with great black-backed gulls circling nearby and a distant ship on the horizon. A watery gold sunrise lights the clouds and turbulent grey water.I’m the first person to sleep in the new Kraken lodge at Still Southwold, a former farm in Easton Bavents on the Suffolk coast. It’s a stylish wooden cabin, one of a scattering of holiday lets in an area prone to aggressive coastal erosion. The owner, Anne Jones, describes the challenges of living on a coast that is rapidly receding in the face of climate-exacerbated storms: the waves have eroded more than 40 hectares (100 acres), and the family business “is no longer a viable farm”. Instead, ...

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2 h. 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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2 h. ago A French Youth review – bullfighters grapple with the horns of valour and acceptance

Jérémie Battaglia’s captivating documentary follows two north African raseteurs battling bulls and systemic racism in southern FranceIn southern France, the ancient and controversial tradition of Camargue bullfighting remains to this day. In contrast to more lethal forms of the sport, participants – or raseteurs – win points by snatching various ribbons attached to the bulls, each of which comes with a cash prize up to thousands of euros. Following a group of athletes of north African descent, Jérémie Battaglia’s documentary paints a captivating portrait of multicultural France.For Jawad Bakloul and Belkacem Benhammou, the two young men at the centre of the film, the hardships multiply. Because of their ethnic background, the pair encounter a world of contradictions when they step into an arena. Not only do they face mortal danger, they also face racial abuse from the older, largely white spectators, despite upholding a piece of traditional French culture. Continue reading...

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2 h. ago 7 England hopefuls that need January moves to boost their World Cup chances

Thomas Tuchel has most of England's World Cup squad nailed down but anything can happen between now and June, so places will still be up for grabs during the rest of the season

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2 h. ago 'I keep telling mates about wild romps with my hunky boyfriend but there's one big problem'

JUST JANE: Today our agony aunt Jane O'Gorman is dealing with a new issue from a Daily Star reader whose private life is one big lie

Politics

2 h. ago In Pictures: Trump, tears and taxes feature in the best political images of 2025

The Press Association’s photographers captured some extraordinary moments in UK politics throughout the year.

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