37 m. ago ‘That video saved our lives’: how women are defying the Taliban’s brutal crackdown on protest

The activist Zarmina Paryani speaks from exile in Germany about how Afghanistan has tried to silence the voices of women and girls since the 2021 takeoverIt was nearly dark on 19 January 2022 when the knocking began. At first soft, then insistent, the sound echoed through the flat in the Afghan capital, Kabul. Zarmina Paryani and her sisters froze. They had known this day was coming.“We always knew the risks of protesting and we were prepared to die on the streets,” the 26-year-old activist told the Guardian. “But I never imagined they would come for us like that – in the middle of the night, breaking into our home.” Continue reading...

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68 m. ago Scottish Labour 'not interested' in Holyrood deal with Reform to oust SNP from power

Jackie Baillie described Reform UK as a "party of undercover Tories and self-interested con artists".

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68 m. ago Police Scotland responds to calls about domestic abuse every eight minutes

Police Scotland insisted its “relentless” focus on tackling the problem had seen 32 “high harm and serious” offenders sentenced to more than 228 years in prison during 2025.

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95 m. ago People 'stuck on the NHS hunger games waiting lists' try private scan for checks

'I feel that investing (in) the cost of an MRI with this company... will give you peace of mind and choices'

Sport

2 h. ago Australia coach Andrew McDonald says Ashes ‘done’ ahead of SCG Test

The teams reconvene for the final time at the SCG on Sunday with the hosts seeking an emphatic 4-1 win.

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4 h. ago Usman Khawaja locked in for fifth Ashes Test with ‘no indication’ of retirement plans

Australia coach Andrew McDonald guarantees veteran will play at SCG39-year-old’s future beyond series finale against England still in doubtAustralia coach Andrew McDonald has guaranteed Usman Khawaja will play at the SCG, but is unsure if it will be the veteran’s last Test.After turning 39 earlier in December, Khawaja’s future will continue to be a talking point until he announces his retirement. Continue reading...

Politics

5 h. ago Trump and Zelenskyy talks fail to deliver breakthrough on Ukraine peace deal

US president says ‘thorny’ issues remain on ending Europe’s biggest land war in 80 years

Politics

5 h. ago Trump says Ukraine peace talks in 'final stages' after 'productive' chat with Zelenskyy

The US President said Ukraine and Russia were 'getting a lot closer' to a deal following a 'terrific' meeting with Zelenskyy, also claiming Vladimir Putin is serious about peace

Politics

5 h. ago Humphries given almighty scare by Clemens magic at PDC World Championship

The 2024 world champion won but faced an unexpected test against a man whose game had basically been in hibernation for three yearsEveryone says they want a good solid test at this stage of the tournament. Keep the skills sharp, keep the mind keen. But how big a test? How tough? How many beats per minute? How much spinal fluid do you want to shed? How close do you really want to get to smelling the paint on the exit door?Luke Humphries reckons he got it about right here, and for now we will have to take his word for it. But the outpouring of emotion we saw at the conclusion of his 4-2 win over Gabriel Clemens was a measure of just how thoroughly the 2024 world champion had been rattled by a man whose game had basically been in hibernation for the past three years. Continue reading...

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5 h. ago Trump: Ukraine peace deal ‘closer than ever before’ after talks with Zelensky

The US president met with Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine in Florida.

Politics

6 h. ago Trump warns clash over territory could jeopardise Ukraine peace deal following Zelensky meeting

US president Donald Trump has described his meeting with Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky in Florida as “terrific” and said they covered “95 per cent” of the peace plan on Sunday, 28 December.

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6 h. ago Trump hails ‘terrific’ Ukraine peace plan meeting with Zelensky and claims ‘a lot of progress’ made

US president Donald Trump said there were a few ‘thorny issues’ that remained

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7 h. ago Luke McCowan determined to eradicate Celtic 'problem' as star smells blood after Hearts slip up

Back-to-back wins have got the Hoops on track but there's plenty of work to be done insists McCowan.

Events

7 h. ago Kate Bush ‘heartbroken’ as friend remains missing after Christmas Day swim

Antiques dealer Matthew Upham is still unaccounted for following an incident in the Devon seaside town of Budleigh Salterton.

Events

7 h. ago Inventor of subtle car feature that has helped millions of drivers around the world dies aged 80

The simple idea was thought up by former Ford employee James Moylan in the late 1980s, solving an inconvenience that drivers had to deal with for more than a century.

Events

7 h. ago Putin’s influence looms large as Zelensky meets Trump in Florida for peace talks

US president Donald Trump said the meeting would be bookended by calls with the Russian leader

Politics

8 h. ago 'Amazing' £20 whitening strips make teeth '10 shades whiter in six uses'

The £19.99 box contains 28 treatments and has been scientifically shown to deliver professional-level results at home

Economics

9 h. ago Kate Bush pays tribute to antiques dealer who is feared to have drowned on Christmas Day swim and says he 'lived life to the full'

Antiques dealer Matthew Upham, 63, had gone to the beach with friends on the morning of December 25 off the coast of Budleigh Salterton in Devon.

Economics

10 h. ago Zelensky arrives in Florida for Trump talks to secure Ukraine peace deal

The US President said prior to the meeting he had had a ‘good and very productive’ call with Russian President Vladimir Putin

Politics

10 h. ago Every player linked with Man United transfer in January window and chances of deal

The January transfer window is just a few days away, and Manchester United could be among a whole host of clubs that will be busy during the winter market with a few options on their radar.

Sport