1 hour ago Why Reform UK’s new champion means Scottish Tories can’t rely on their usual strategy to win votes

Scottish Conservative hopes that Reform’s bunch of misfits would struggle in the heat of the election campaign have evaporated with the defection of political heavyweight Malcolm Offord

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2 h. ago Costco shopper buys eight coats for the homeless and jaw drops at checkout

The kind-hearted shopper had hoped to buy some discounted coats – but when she found out they were far more expensive than she thought, the shop stepped in and did something special

Economics

4 h. ago Venezuela oil exports reportedly fall sharply after US seizure of tanker

The seizure of the Skipper on Wednesday marked the first US capture of Venezuelan oil cargo since sanctions were imposed in 2019Venezuelan oil exports have reportedly fallen sharply since the US seized a tanker this week and imposed fresh sanctions on shipping companies and vessels doing business with Caracas, according to shipping data, documents and maritime sources.The US seizure of the Skipper tanker off Venezuela’s coast on Wednesday was the first US capture of Venezuelan oil cargo since sanctions were imposed in 2019 and marked a sharp escalation in rising tensions between the Trump administration and the government of Nicolás Maduro. Continue reading...

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7 h. ago Sterling’s slide against euro pushes up cost of continental ski trips

Bardonecchia in Italy retains spot as Europe’s best-value resort for individual adult skiers

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9 h. ago Democrats had Republicans on the run with health care – then they dropped new Epstein pictures instead

Releasing the most salacious photos not only risks re-traumatizing the victims of Epstein’s cruelty, it takes Democrats’ focus off of hitting Republicans on health care, Eric Garcia writes

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10 h. ago Netflix drops 'intense' trailer for 'one of the best suspense books'

A "fabulously twisty" crime drama is making its way to Netflix in the New Year.

Culture

10 h. ago Gary Neville compares Mo Salah to Cristiano Ronaldo amid Liverpool row

Gary Neville has drawn comparisons between Mohamed Salah and Cristiano Ronaldo after the Liverpool star was left as an unused substitute against Leeds United before being dropped from the Inter Milan squad

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12 h. ago Timothee Chalamet breaks silence on EsDeeKid link with cryptic hint

Hollywood actor Timothee Chalamet has dropped a clue on whether he is linked to Liverpool-based UK rapper EsDeeKid, who keeps his identity secret and has been gaining attention in the British music scene

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13 h. ago Jake Paul ‘getting beat up a lot’ in sparring ahead of Anthony Joshua fight, says Viddal Riley

Exclusive: British cruiserweight champion Viddal Riley gives The Independent an insight into Paul’s sparring sessions ahead of his heavyweight bout with Joshua

Sport

13 h. ago Oasis star reveals Noel Gallagher's huge clue about future of band

Oasis guitarist Gem Archer has revealed that there may be more tour dates from the legendary Britpop band after Noel Gallagher dropped a huge clue about what could come in the future

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14 h. ago 'Hilarious' Netflix sitcom hailed a '4 episode gem' is now streaming

A “priceless” Christmas series has dropped and it’s the “holiday content fans didn’t know they needed”.

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14 h. ago BBC drops first trailer for Amandaland Christmas special teasing scandalous family secret

British comedy series Amandaland, which is a spin-off of the much-loved Motherland, hit our screens on BBC One back in February.

Society

15 h. ago Nasdaq drops sharply as AI heavyweights Broadcom and Oracle slide

Fall for tech groups underlines investor nerves over lofty valuations

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15 h. ago An honest review of Victoria Beckham’s $110 foundation drops

The skincare-packed formula delivers a luminous finish

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15 h. ago Sophie Kasei drops major hint about baby's gender in pregnancy struggle update

The Only Way Is Essex star Sophie Kasaei has given a candid update into her pregnancy with Jordan Brooks, and fans think they know what she's having because of one key symptom

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16 h. ago Enzo Maresca drops new double Chelsea selection hint before Everton clash

Blues boss has also explained why Josh Acheampong has not been given more opportunities this season

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16 h. ago Fury as passengers at major London aiport hit with UK's highest drop

The airport is blaming the huge price increase on a business rate rise being brought in by Rachel Reeves

Events

16 h. ago Cheapest Lily Allen tickets drop to £61 ahead of sellout tour

Lily Allen tickets can be bought for all of her upcoming gigs if you know where to look

Economics

17 h. ago EE broadband drops huge WiFi upgrade Sky and Virgin Media can't beat

EE is handing out WiFi 7 routers as standard with its broadband packages

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17 h. ago I lost 100 lbs in a year without fat jabs or going to the gym – here’s 3 lessons that changed the game for me

A WOMAN has opened up about how she was able to drop over 100Ibs in a year - and she did it without weight loss jabs, fad diets, or stepping foot into a gym. 31-year-old Liza Marie has completely changed her life after shedding a whopping 10 stone off her body. The social media influencer,...

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