49 m. ago Read Melissa Gilbert's begging letter in defense of husband Timothy Busfield as she claims West Wing star is 'honorable and compassionate' despite child sex allegations

Melissa Gilbert pleaded with a judge in a letter of support revealed in new court filings. She characterized her husband as 'honorable and compassionate.'

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59 m. ago Universal Credit to replace two benefits within weeks and how to keep current payments

Many people claiming one of two benefits may have already been sent a letter by the DWP

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63 m. ago These are the people most wanted by police in Wales right now

They are wanted in connection with a range of alleged crimes and police forces are asking for information from the public to help find them

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91 m. ago Two benefits set to be replaced by Universal Credit this April

The DWP is sending letters to some benefit claimants with jsut a few months left to switch to Universal Credit or lose payments

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91 m. ago Rampaging elephant which has killed 22 people still on the loose: Terrified Indian villagers forced to sleep on rooftops or abandon their homes for fear it might return

The young male, which has one tusk, is still at large in the West Singhbhum district of Jharkhand, around 730 miles east of the Indian capital Delhi.

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4 h. ago Frank’s future in doubt as Romero calls West Ham defeat ‘a disaster’ for Spurs

Manager barracked by fans after late 2-1 defeatRomero comments add to sense of unease at TottenhamThomas Frank’s future as the Tottenham manager is in doubt after Saturday’s last-gasp 2-1 home defeat by West Ham, at which the club’s supporters called for him to be “sacked in the morning”.The Spurs hierarchy have been mindful of the difficulties Frank has faced during what was always likely to be a transitional season. The chief executive, Vinai Venkatesham, wrote an open letter to fans on Saturday morning, the tone of which was supportive, the overriding message being a call for patience. Continue reading...

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5 h. ago Edinburgh Rugby learn Champions Cup fate as Blair Kinghorn and Toulouse avoid exit with thrashing

Everitt’s men squeeze into knock-out phase after Gloucester fall short

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5 h. ago Families could save 17% on energy bills after smart meter pledge

An accelerated rollout of the digital gas or electricity meters will put an end to estimated bills and allow accurate tracking of people’s usage to cut bills, and save water

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5 h. ago Five skiers die in two avalanches: Snow slide kills woman before four others are swept away just 90 minutes later

An off-piste avalanche struck a group of seven skiers in Austria in the Pongau area, killing four people - around 90 minutes after a female skier died in the nearby ski resort of Bad Hofgasteid.

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6 h. ago Massive fire engulfs dozens of shops at a shopping mall in southern Pakistan, killing 3 people

Rescue officials say a massive fire has swept through a multistory shopping mall in Pakistan’s largest southern city of Karachi, killing at least three people and injuring several others

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7 h. ago TikTok 'Channel migrants' party' in Britain: 'Asylum seekers' celebrate making it to the UK in video from suspected taxpayer

The clip shows around 10 people having a party in a room with decorations consistent with those found in a Holiday Inn Express - several of which have been used to house asylum seekers.

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7 h. ago Three things we learned from Arsenal draw as Mikel Arteta let down by players

There were several poor performances on a disappointing night for the league leaders

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7 h. ago European leaders warn of ‘downward spiral’ after Trump threatens tariffs over Greenland – Europe live

Denmark, Norway, Sweden, the UK, France, Germany, the Netherlands and Finland will face tariffs from 1 FebruaryWhat do people in Greenland think of Donald Trump and his threats to take over the island? The Guardian’s Miranda Bryant and Lauren Hurrell take a look.Reuters estimated that thousands of protesters attended the “Hands Off Greenland” rallies around Denmark on Saturday, chanting “Greenland is not for sale” and waving Greenland’s red and white “Erfalasorput” flag. Continue reading...

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7 h. ago Greenland protests pictured as Trump threatens tariffs if UK opposes takeover plans

US President Donald Trump has vowed to obtain Greenland by any means necessary and has refused to rule out military action to take the island by force - despite people on the island slamming the suggestion

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7 h. ago Olivia Attwood leaves her fans concerned as she reveals she has a black eye while on holiday in Germany

The Love Island alum, 34, warned her followers that some people were going to have a 'terrible year' if they didn't like her.

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8 h. ago What happens to accidental heroes when the headlines fade? ‘You get your award and then there’s nothing’

After traumatic events we look for reminders of humanity’s good, and flashes of courage from ordinary people become symbols of hope. But it can be hard to wear the hero’s crownGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe smell of burning flesh and pulverised concrete is seared into the psyche of Anneke Weemaes-Sutcliffe. On 22 March 2016, the Australian expat was due to check in for a flight when Islamic State suicide bombers detonated two nailbombs inside Brussels airport. Miraculously unharmed, she sprinted to the exit after the second blast exploded metres away from her – but then, risking her life, decided to turn back.Screams, wailing alarms and a thick blanket of dust choked the air. The ceiling had caved in. “It turned from buzzing with life to a war zone. It’s horrific, absolutely horrific,” Weemaes-Sutcliffe says. Continue reading...

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8 h. ago Three things we learned from Tottenham defeat as Thomas Frank sacking looks inevitable

There is surely no way back for Thomas Frank after another home loss

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8 h. ago Salzburg avalanche horror as five killed and two injured after buried under snow

Seven people were left trapped under snow after an avalanche took the lives of five people in Salzburg, Austria, just hours after a woman was also trapped under one

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8 h. ago New Jersey mayor told cops to keep Black people out of his town, according to lawsuit from the state

New Jersey state officials allege that Clark Township used traffic quotas and targeted minority areas, using minor or false violations to justify searches

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8 h. ago 'When I tell people about my condition, they don't believe me

Amber Woodward, 16, first reacted to the cold in 2022 and has since been diagnosed with a rare allergy called cold urticaria

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