6 h. ago Olympics chief admits she has not spoken to US president Trump about LA 2028 Games

Kirsty Coventry steers clear of global politics in buildupOrganisers will meet with vice-president JD VanceThe International Olympic Committee has yet to establish formal communications with the US president Donald Trump on preparations for the Los Angeles Games in 2028, the IOC president, Kirsty Coventry, has confirmed.Trump has been speaking in Davos in Switzerland after a turbulent start to 2026 during which he has suggested he will invade Greenland, threatened a trade war with Europe and ousted the Venezuela president Nicolás Maduro. Continue reading...

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14 h. ago Silent Witness season 29 start date confirmed as BBC announce major change for 2026

Emilia Fox and David Caves are returning for the new series of Silent Witness with one big difference

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15 h. ago Emma Raducanu knocked OUT of Australian Open as woeful start to 2026 continues

Emma Raducanu was beaten in her second-round clash with Anastasia Potapova in straight sets, bringing her time at the Australian Open to a premature end on Wednesday

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31 h. ago Your unofficial guide to the Winter Olympics 2026 ON SALE NOW

Includes exclusive interviews, highlights the global superstars and a day-to-day guide of the Winter Olympics 2026 which start on February 6 in Italy.

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39 h. ago Saudi Arabia Darts Masters 2026: Full Tuesday Finals Night schedule, start times and prize money

Full Tuesday schedule at Saudi Arabia Darts Masters as Luke Littler and Gian van Veen face Ally Pally rematch in battle to be crowned first-ever champion in Riyadh

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54 h. ago There’s no gold medal in the stress Olympics – here’s how to start resting

What if the thing we needed more of was to do less? What if this was the year we finally learned to rest?Every new year – after the holiday glut of travel, parties, shopping and baked goods – there can be pressure to do and be more: more active, more productive, more creative, more thrifty. Maybe this will be the year I finally start meal planning or doing morning pages. New year, new me!But what if the thing we needed more of was to do less? What if this was the year we finally learned to rest?Physical rest: making sure you get enough sleep; taking naps.Mental rest: journaling; meditating; doing tasks that are not mentally taxing, like puzzles.Emotional rest: talking through feelings and experiences with a friend or therapist.Social rest: setting aside time alone to recharge; making sure you’re spending time with people who don’t leave you feeling drained.Sensory rest: spending time outdoors; taking breaks from screens.Creative rest: engaging in creative hobbies like drawing, readi...

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3 d. ago 7 used cars slashed the MOST in price at start of 2026 – including world

THE prices of the UK’s most in-demand used EVs and hybrid motors have fallen again, according to the latest AA Cars Used Car Index. But looking at the last three months of 2025, the pace of the decline has begun to slow. Their data reveals the average asking price for the 20 of the most...

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3 d. ago Sunday at The Masters Snooker 2026: Prize money, final schedule, trophy, odds

We’ve reached the final of the Masters 2026 - and Scotland’s John Higgins is looking to make history.

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5 d. ago Lean machine Michael van Gerwen reveals weighty plan to be more dangerous than ever after Bahrain glory

Dutch star has made a flying start to his 2026 campaign with win in Bahrain and he's aiming to get even leaner and meaner

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5 d. ago WWE SmackDown London (Jan. 16, 2026): Start Time And Where To Watch

WWE SmackDown London (Jan. 16, 2026): Start Time And Where To Watch  Forbes

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5 d. ago Rising Scottish golf star makes sensational start to 2026 on Turkey trip

16-year-old Aidan Lawson beats an Open champion and Open Silver Medal winner by eight shots

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5 d. ago Job hunters urged to do 1 thing before February for best hiring chances

If you're on the hunt for a new job to start your 2026, one careers expert has said you should spend the rest of January doing one thing if you want the best hiring chances

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6 d. ago Rory McIlroy's strong start to 2026 with new irons as Connor Syme also shines in Dubai

World No 2 sets pace in Dubai Invitational after putting cavity-back irons in his bag instead of blades

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6 d. ago Emma Raducanu gets nightmare Australian Open draw despite three

The British No.1 has had a tough start to 2026 and things aren't going to get any easier in Melbourne, where top seed Aryna Sabalenka is blocking her path

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7 d. ago Bob MacIntyre opens up on 'mad' start to 2026 after thinking 'I could give it up'

Scottish No 1 talks exclusively to The Scotsman ahead of his first outing of the year in Hawaii

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7 d. ago Experts say you should make these 5 financial moves to start 2026

‘You don't have to know everything to make smart financial choices,’ one expert noted

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8 d. ago All eyes on Bryson DeChambeau as LIV Golf future is threatened by PGA Tour masterstroke

Golf correspondent Martin Dempster reflects on a sensational start to 2026

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8 d. ago Saudi Arabia Darts Masters 2026: Full schedule, start times and prize money as Luke Littler heads elite stars

Darts elite head to Riyadh for a first-ever World Series show in Saudi Arabia with Luke Littler leading the charge into the Kingdom's two-day spectacular

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8 d. ago Winmau World Masters Darts 2026: Full schedule, start times and prize money as Luke Humphries defends title

Luke Humphries hunts double glory with 31 elite stars including hungry Luke Littler also heading for Arena MK attempting to rip the Masters crown from the head of Cool Hand

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9 d. ago Concerts in Scotland 2026: The biggest gigs coming to Scotland in 2026, from Calvin Harris to Luke Combs

With 2026 well and truly here, it is time to start getting excited about all those concert tickets you bought months ago.

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