49 m. ago Thought it couldn't get worse, Sir Keir? That's not what Westminster insiders are saying... as the number of MPs jockeying to unseat Starmer reaches Grand National levels

After a week which has veered from farce to tragedy - for Britain's economy and its standing in the world - the field of 'stalking horses' behind the PM has now widened to Grand National levels.

Politics

3 h. ago Strictly Come Dancing viewers make 'too much' complaint minutes into show after Tess and Claudia announcement

Viewers were all in agreement after the BBC show began with a Blackpool segment

Culture

6 h. ago Sinner extends indoor dominance with win over De Minaur to reach ATP World Tour final

Sinner wins 7-5, 6-2 to reach final for third year in rowDefending champion chasing his sixth ATP title of seasonJannik Sinner continued his total dominance of the indoor season as he held off an admirable early challenge from Alex de Minaur before bulldozing his path into the ATP Finals for a third consecutive year with a supreme 7-5, 6-2 victory, extending his winning record against the Australian to 13-0.Sinner continues to perform at an astounding level that has allowed him to rapidly rise the list of all-time great’s. In a season that included a three-month doping ban between February and May, Sinner will attempt to win his sixth ATP title of the year in his 10th final. The 24-year-old has won 30 consecutive indoor hard court matches and 14 matches in a row after his recent triumphs at the Vienna Open and Paris Masters. He has also won 18 consecutive sets at the ATP Finals. Continue reading...

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6 h. ago Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz to cross swords in ATP World Tour final

Sinner beats Alex de Minaur 7-5, 6-2 to reach final for third year in rowAlcaraz reaches first final after victory over Felix Auger-AliassimeThe 2025 ATP season will conclude with a final showdown between the two best male tennis players in the world after Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz reached the final of the ATP Finals on Saturday.Sinner continued his total dominance of the indoor season as he held off an admirable early challenge from Alex de Minaur before bulldozing his path into the ATP Finals for a third consecutive year with a supreme 7-5, 6-2 win, a victory that extended his winning record against the Australian to 13-0. Continue reading...

Politics

6 h. ago Trump pressures Thailand to recommit to Cambodia ceasefire with ‘threat of tariffs’

Bangkok had earlier said it was suspending ceasefire, accusing Cambodia of laying landmines along the borderThe US has put pressure on Thailand to recommit to a ceasefire with Cambodia, warning trade talks could be halted as Washington seeks to keep a Donald Trump-brokered truce agreement from falling apart.Earlier this week, Thailand said that it was suspending the ceasefire deal, accusing Cambodia of laying fresh landmines along the border, including one it said wounded a Thai soldier on patrol, who lost a foot in the explosion. Continue reading...

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7 h. ago Adam Peaty 'agrees with' Holly Ramsay over wedding plans amid family feud

Adam Peaty's fiancee Holly Ramsay has opened up about their upcoming wedding, which is set to take place next month, as the couple continue to be at the centre of a family feud

Society

8 h. ago Mum went to work at car dealership and 'left baby to die in hot car outside'

Temperatures reached 31C during the day of the baby's death in Georgia, USA

Economics

8 h. ago Chuck Schumer should quit – but would his imaginary friends agree? | Arwa Mahdawi

The US government was shut down for weeks – and then Democrats shrugged their shoulders and gave upChuck Schumer, the Senate minority leader, has a pair of very sweet imaginary friends. They’re a middle-class couple called Joe and Eileen Bailey and they live on Long Island. At one point the imaginary couple, who feature in Schumer’s 2007 book, Positively American, were called the O’Reillys. According to the Hill, one Schumer aide said the name then was changed because the publisher thought O’Reilly was “too ethnic” for mass consumption. Another aide said that claim was false, and Schumer just wanted a name that “sounded more national”. Naming strategy aside, the key point here is that Schumer has said he runs all his policy decisions by this completely fictional couple. He’s referred to them hundreds of times throughout his political career.Arwa Mahdawi is a Guardian columnist Continue reading...

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9 h. ago GP lists five simple activities that make quitting vapes easier: 'You need to keep your hands busy'

One of the hardest things about quitting cigarettes is knowing what to do to keep your hands busy when you'd typically be reaching for a smoke-and the same is true of vapes.

Politics

9 h. ago Claudia Winkleman in tears as she issues heartbreaking family confession 'I fell apart'

Strictly Come Dancing host Claudia Winkleman has been married to film producer Kris Thykier for 25 years and the couple are parents to three children

Politics

9 h. ago Strictly's Claudia Winkleman 'fell apart' after 'separation' in sad family confession

Claudia Winkleman has been married to her hubby for over two decades and they are parents to three children

Politics

10 h. ago Strictly Come Dancing star has Glitterball 'to lose' amid another exit 'blow'

The BBC One dance contest reaches week eight on Saturday night (November 15) with eight couples remaining

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10 h. ago Adam Peaty 'agrees with everything' Holly Ramsay says about wedding amid family feud

Adam Peaty and Holly Ramsay are set to tie the knot in a lavish ceremony in Bath next month but some of Adam's family have been unvited from the big day

Society

10 h. ago 'Worst fears' come true as child, 6, steps on used needle in north London park

'Worst fears' come true as child, 6, steps on used needle in north London park  Ham & High

Politics

11 h. ago Pharmacist reveals how to beat headaches without taking painkillers... and why you should swap paracetamol for stretching and omelettes

Many of us may reach for over-the-counter headache remedies like paracetamol, ibuprofen, or aspirin, but pharmacist Deborah Grayson warns that relying on painkillers too often can backfire.

Events

11 h. ago Think your child is secretly vaping? Experts reveals the most common hiding spots for e

As rates of teenage vaping skyrocket, many parents will be left wondering whether their child has developed a secret habit.

Society

11 h. ago Graham Potter confirms Liverpool's worst Alexander Isak fears with new update

Alexander Isak has had a slow start to life with Liverpool since his record-breaking move from Newcastle and Arne Slot has been given a concerning update regarding the forward

Politics

11 h. ago Wes Streeting accused of ‘chaotic and incoherent approach’ to NHS reform

Exclusive: thinktank report finds health secretary has failed to improve productivity, with the health service unlikely to meet its targetsWes Streeting has been accused of taking a “chaotic and incoherent approach” to reforming the NHS which makes it unlikely the government will hit its own targets, according to a damning report by the Institute for Government (IfG).The report praises elements of how the health secretary has managed the health service in his first year in office, including improving performance and staff retention in hospitals. Thepay settlement he reached with resident doctors last year avoided a winter plagued by NHS strikes Continue reading...

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12 h. ago Martin Lewis says 'demon appliance' is the worst in the house for soaring bills

Money saving expert founds said it should be avoided at all costs as energy bills continue to soar

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13 h. ago Holly Ramsay reveals fiancé Adam Peaty 'agrees with all her decisions' about wedding planning

Holly Ramsay revealed she 'makes all the decisions' in wedding planning with fiancé Adam Peaty prior to their explosive feud with his family over the nuptials.

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