36 h. ago Nottingham stabbings survivor in 'nightmare' pain was 'not warned about new report'

Wayne Birkett says they were given no warning of a critical report into the NHS mental health services behind the care of the paranoid schizophrenic Valdo Calocane, who went on a devastating killing spree in Nottingham

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36 h. ago 11 cities and towns where living standards rose over twice as fast as rest of UK

A new report by the thinktank Centre for Cities has found Living standards grew by 5.2% in 11 top-performing places since 2013, compared to 2.4% nationally

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37 h. ago Rangers’ £2.6m swoop for Ryan Naderi ‘STALLS due to two major stumbling blocks’

RANGERS' move for striker Ryan Naderi has hit a roadblock, according to a report out of Germany. SunSport confirmed yesterday that the Light Blues had swooped to try and land the towering 22-year old frontman. Rangers lodged a £2.6million to sign Naderi, who's currently plying his trade in the German third tier for Hansa Rostock....

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38 h. ago DWP letter wrongly told mum her benefits were being cut leading to tragic consequences

Make-up artist Tamara Jade Logan from Glossop took her own life after DWP incorrectly removed the enhanced daily living allowance from her Personal Independence Payment, prompting a coroner to issue a prevention of future deaths report

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40 h. ago How disposable income has climbed in some areas but dropped in others: Where does YOUR town rank?

Eleven towns and cities have seen their disposable incomes rise twice as fast as the rest of the UK over the past decade, a report has found.

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42 h. ago Takeaways from AP's report on how Bangladeshi workers were tricked into fighting in the Ukraine war

Bangladeshi workers were lured to Russia under the false promise of civilian work and then forced to fight in the Ukraine war

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42 h. ago Has the world entered an era of ‘water bankruptcy’? – podcast

Last week, a UN report declared that the world has entered an era of ‘global water bankruptcy’ with many human water systems past the point at which they can be restored to former levels. To find out what this could look like, Madeleine Finlay speaks to the Guardian’s diplomatic editor, Patrick Wintour, who has been reporting on Iran’s severe water crisis. And Mohammad Shamsudduha, professor of water crisis and risk reduction in the department of risk and disaster reduction at University College London, explains how the present situation arose and what can be done to bring water supplies back from the brinkEra of ‘global water bankruptcy’ is here, UN report saysClimate crisis or a warning from God? Iranians desperate for answers as water dries up Continue reading...

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43 h. ago Chinese Mainland Buyers Drive Sharp Rise in London Home Ownership, Report Says

Chinese Mainland Buyers Drive Sharp Rise in London Home Ownership, Report Says  Caixin Global

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46 h. ago Greg Bovino set to leave Minneapolis and could ‘retire’ in wake of Alex Pretti killing, report says

DHS Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin denied the claims that Bovino had been relieved of his duties as Border Patrol ‘commander at large,’ which was first reported by The Atlantic

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46 h. ago Horror of accidental paracetamol overdoses: It's surprisingly common and destroys the liver. In our special report PAT HAGAN reveals what goes wrong, the warning signs

Like most new parents, Ahad and Hira Ul Hassan keep a close eye out for signs that their one-year-old son Zohan is developing just as he should.

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47 h. ago Minneapolis shooting live updates: Report claims Bovino’s position in doubt as mayor says some agents will leave city

A new report says Bovino will be removed as Border Patrol’s ‘commander at large’ after the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti in Minneapolis

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47 h. ago Greg Bovino removed from Border Patrol role and ‘expected to retire soon’ after Alex Pretti killing, report says

Bovino, who has been heavily involved in heavy crackdowns on immigration across the country, will return to his former role in El Centro, California, sources told The Atlantic

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47 h. ago Bernardine Evaristo renews call to diversify school curriculum in England

Author says pace of change in GCSE English literature texts is too slow and tide is turning against inclusionThe Booker prize-winning author Bernardine Evaristo has called for renewed efforts to diversify the school curriculum in England, warning that young people are growing up in a society where “doors are closing” and the tide is turning against inclusion.There has been progress in the diversity of texts on offer in the GCSE English literature curriculum, but uptake in schools is still low with just 1.9% of GCSE pupils in England studying books by authors of colour, up from 0.7% five years ago, according to a report. Continue reading...

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47 h. ago Temporary accommodation in England is ‘torture’ for neurodivergent children, report finds

Exclusive: Parents said their children had become withdrawn or hypervigilant because of uncertainty, unsafe environments and removal of supportNeurodivergent children living in temporary accommodation (TA) in England are subjected to conditions that amount to “torture”, and the harm it causes them is “psychologically excruciating” and a form of “child cruelty”, a report has found.The report by King’s College London through the all-party parliamentary group (APPG) for households in temporary accommodation, found that while living in TA was damaging for any child, it had a particularly severe impact on neurodivergent children and those with special education needs and disabilities (Send). Continue reading...

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47 h. ago Britain’s ‘poorest still getting poorer’ as Labour urged to act on ‘record high’ levels of poverty

Poverty will remain stuck at a high level without change, researchers warn

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49 h. ago Second federal killing in Minneapolis: how the shooting of Alex Pretti unfolded – video analysis

Warning: this video contains footage that may be distressing to some viewersAt about 9am on Saturday, US federal agents shot and killed Alex Pretti, a Minneapolis nurse who was observing immigration officers in the city. The Guardian’s video team has pieced together footage showing the attack from different angles Continue reading...

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49 h. ago Thierno Barry salvages point for Everton after Leeds make rapid start

Leeds may have felt pressure after Nottingham Forest and West Ham closed the gap over the weekend but showed no discernible sign of nerves at Everton. Daniel Farke’s visitors claimed a well-earned point at Hill Dickinson Stadium following a dominant first half display. It could have been much more but for the David Moyes changes that turned the tide Everton’s way in the second half.Thierno Barry’s encouraging recent run continued as he cancelled out James Justin’s opener with an excellent finish. Everton were a distant second best until Moyes changed personnel and formation. Continue reading...

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49 h. ago Thierno Barry makes profligate Leeds pay to earn Everton a point

Leeds may have felt pressure after Nottingham Forest and West Ham closed the gap over the weekend but showed no discernible sign of nerves at Everton. Daniel Farke’s visitors claimed a well-earned point at Hill Dickinson Stadium following a dominant first half display. It could have been much more but for the David Moyes changes that turned the tide Everton’s way in the second half.Thierno Barry’s encouraging recent run continued as he cancelled out James Justin’s opener with an excellent finish. Everton were a distant second best until Moyes changed personnel and formation. Continue reading...

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51 h. ago Calls for free pension health checks to avert ‘retirement under

Health checks should be integrated into pensions dashboards to help turn awareness of low savings levels into action, a report is urging.

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56 h. ago Woke woman who wants to abolish prisons says she didn't report her rapist to police because it would make her feel 'silly and strange'

Anna Krauthamer published an essay about her sexual assault, explaining she didn't report it due to her prison abolitionist views. The sparked outrage on social media.

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56 h. ago Detectives appealing for information after blaze at Motherwell property

Around 12.55am on Sunday, January 25, officers were called to a report of a fire set at the door of a property in Valley View.

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57 h. ago PS6 could be delayed 'longer than many expected' according to latest report

Looks like our PlayStation 5's are getting a few more years of use.

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58 h. ago Americans are embracing AI in the workplace at remarkable speed, new poll finds

Around six in 10 technology workers report frequent AI use, with three in 10 utilizing it daily

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59 h. ago Linlithgow MSP welcomes action against gender based violence in further education

Institutions will now be required to report annually to the Scottish Funding Council (SFC) on compliance with these new requirements around gender-based violence.

Events

59 h. ago ‘They lied to me and destroyed my house’: Thousands left in limbo over botched energy scheme

Victims of the failed energy efficiency scheme tellThe Independent how they have been let down

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60 h. ago Trump says ‘we’re reviewing everything’ after Minneapolis killing as Republicans join calls for investigation – US politics live

President signals to Wall Street Journal that he would eventually withdraw ICE agents, though did not give a timeframeAngela Giuffrida is the Guardian’s Rome correspondentTwo journalists from the Italian state broadcaster, Rai, were threatened by ICE agents in Minneapolis while filming for a report on the rising tensions in the US under Donald Trump’s administration, sparking a political backlash in Italy. Continue reading...

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62 h. ago Myanmar military using paramotors and gyrocopters for aerial attacks on civilians, opposition forces

Myanmar's military is increasingly using paramotors and gyrocopters to attack civilians and anti-government forces, according to a new report

Events

65 h. ago Fix capital's homes crisis to stop Londoners' pay being swallowed up by housing costs, new report says

Centre for Cities highlights how much many young people in London are having to pay in sky-high rent or to get their foot on the property ladder

Economics

65 h. ago Greater Manchester arts world is 'too posh' and we might never see another Oasis

A new report suggests the arts world could be 'too posh', preventing working class creatives entering the industry

Politics

65 h. ago Disposable income in 11 towns and cities has risen twice as fast as rest of UK

Study finds top performers over past decade have companies in industries such software, marketing and financeA southern town in the north: how Warrington has adapted to changeEleven towns and cities in the UK, including Warrington, Barnsley and Wakefield, have seen their disposable incomes rise twice as fast as the rest of the UK over the past decade, a study has found.A report from Centre for Cities, a thinktank, showed that between 2013 and 2023, disposable income for residents of these top performing towns and cities rose by an average of 5.2%, compared with an increase of 2.4% for urban areas in the UK overall. Continue reading...

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2 d. ago Fix homes crisis to stop Londoners' pay being eaten up by housing costs, new report

Fix homes crisis to stop Londoners' pay being eaten up by housing costs, new report  standard.co.uk

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2 d. ago Fix capital's homes crisis to stop Londoners' pay being swallowed up by housing costs, new report

The Centre for Cities highlighted how much many young people in London are having to pay in sky-high rent or to get their foot on the property ladder

Economics

2 d. ago Class should be ‘protected characteristic’ as arts world too posh, report says

A review carried out in Greater Manchester found working class people are struggling to get in to and stay in the arts world.

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2 d. ago Businesses claim economy is heading for ANOTHER slump and warn it could get even worse under Labour

BUSINESSES say the economy is heading for another slump and warn things could get worse on Labour’s watch. Firms expect activity across the economy to fall again in the next three months, with a balance of -20 per cent predicting a drop, according to a new CBI report. Companies say they are being squeezed by...

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3 d. ago Joshua Kershaw 'collapsed in bar and rushed to hospital' before hotel tragedy

Witnesses report that Brit tourist Joshua Kershaw, 21, collapsed in a bar and was treated in hospital before being tragically found dead in his hotel room on January 13

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3 d. ago The Gallerist review – Natalie Portman flounders in tiring art world caper

Sundance film festival: the Oscar winner can’t find the right tone for this grating comedy which also wastes Jenna Ortega, Da’Vine Joy Randolph and Catherine Zeta-JonesThere’s a mildly amusing on-paper joke at the centre of manic art world comedy The Gallerist: what if someone was accidentally impaled on an exhibit but rather than report it, the corpse became part of the artwork?Sure, poking fun at the absurdity of modern art might seem a little dated and definitely a little too easy but maybe with a packed cast including Oscar winners Natalie Portman, Catherine Zeta-Jones and Da’Vine Joy Randolph, there could be a fun, fast-paced caper here? The answer is a depressing nope, the film a pained and grating misfire played like Weekend at Bernie’s for MoMA members that’s not funny or smart enough to work as farce or satire.The Gallerist is screening at the Sundance film festival and is seeking distribution Continue reading...

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3 d. ago Cunha’s stunner earns Manchester United thrilling late win at Arsenal

The Emirates Stadium was a sea of anxiety. Arsenal fans are acutely aware that a first Premier League title since 2004 is within their grasp and when it is so tantalising, it will be fraught. Especially when matches such as this become a grind. When the attacking patterns do not work. When the team look vulnerable.Arsenal could feel their nearest rivals, Manchester City and Aston Villa, on their backs. Both had won to cut their lead at the top to four points. Mikel Arteta’s team had drawn their previous two league matches 0-0 – against Liverpool and Nottingham Forest. They were desperate for something here and when Patrick Dorgu put Manchester United 2-1 up with a scorching drive early in the second half, they would have taken anything. They would end with nothing – apart from a thumping headache. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago Being working class should be protected by law to create more acts like Oasis, says report

A new paper has said class should become a protected characteristic like race or religion in a bid to create more bands like Oasis - after pathways to success dried up for the working class

Politics

3 d. ago Hearts stay clear of Celtic after Braga rescues late point against title rivals

The winners of a breathless, brooding contest at Tynecastle were the team ­­playing 50 miles away. Rangers moved to within four points of Hearts after the league leaders missed the chance to put considerable distance between themselves and Celtic. A three-horse race for the title should enthral.A contender must land a con­vincing blow to dethrone a champion but despite equalising twice, facing 10 men for the final 21 minutes and creating several clearcut openings, Hearts were unable to overcome Martin O’Neill’s tiring team. Celtic impressed sporadically but made their flashes of quality count through Benjamin Nygren’s free-kick and the incisive break that created a second for Yang Hyun-jun. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago Fernández helps Chelsea into top four as Palace pay penalty before Wharton red

If this was a taste of what life on the road under Liam Rosenior might be like for Chelsea fans then anyone who doubted his appointment may want to think again. A stunning individual performance from Estêvão, who scored the first after a mistake from fellow teenager Jaydee Canvot before setting up João Pedro for the second, inspired his side to end a run of five Premier League games without an away victory at the first attempt as they piled on the misery for Crystal Palace, who also had Adam Wharton sent off.A controversial penalty from Enzo Fernández compounded a terrible afternoon for Canvot – the 19-year-old tasked with replacing captain Marc Guéhi after he was sold to Manchester City – as Oliver Glasner’s side stretched their winless run against Chelsea in the Premier League to 17 matches. It is now also 11 games without a victory in all competitions for last season’s FA Cup winners despite a late consolation from Chris Richards, with Palace nervously looking over their shoulder...

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3 d. ago Estêvão and Fernández power Chelsea past Crystal Palace as Wharton sees red

If this was a taste of what life on the road under Liam Rosenior might be like for Chelsea fans, then anyone who doubted his appointment may have to think again.A brilliant performance from Estêvão, who scored the first after a mistake from his fellow teenager Jaydee Canvot before setting up João Pedro for the second, inspired Chelsea to end a run of five Premier League games without an away win at their new head coach’s first attempt, as they piled on the misery for Crystal Palace, who also had Adam Wharton sent off. Continue reading...

Politics

3 d. ago Igor Jesus and Awoniyi sink Brentford to ease Forest away from relegation danger

Nottingham Forest finished their rollercoaster week on the up, with three away points against Brentford restoring their five-point buffer from the relegation zone.Mouthwatering goals from Forest’s maligned strikers, first Igor Jesus with a blaster then a solo effort from Taiwo Awoniyi, put memories of fan displeasure after defeat in the Europa League behind Sean Dyche and his team and confirmed four league points in eight days after their Arsenal draw. Awoniyi’s goal in particular was a welcome milestone, his first since being placed in an induced coma after he collided with a post at the end of last season. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago Buendía and Watkins stun Newcastle to keep Aston Villa title pursuit alive

Emi Buendía’s sweet strike set Aston Villa on their way to a hard-fought 2-0 Premier League win at Newcastle as they maintained their pursuit of the top two.The Argentina international’s sumptuous finish and Ollie Watkins’ late header secured victory at St James’ Park – a first on Tyneside since 2005 – which owed much to two fine first-half saves by Emi Martínez from Sandro Tonali and Lewis Miley as Eddie Howe’s men came up short.Louise Taylor’s match report will follow Continue reading...

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3 d. ago Buendía and Watkins stun Newcastle to keep Aston Villa’s title hopes alive

Some wins are a little bit lucky and others downright fluky or simply ground out, but this Aston Villa victory belonged to a different category.It was the sort of triumph that can be filed under “thoroughly deserved”. Indeed, much of Villa’s attacking play was so fluid, fluent and gloriously improvisational that, by comparison, Newcastle looked as if they were engaged in a footballing equivalent of painting by numbers. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago Manchester City go nine points clear in WSL after Shaw’s late strike at London City

Manchester City are beginning to look like champions elect after going nine points clear at the top of the Women’s Super League with nine games to play, striking late to claim a precious victory at London City Lionesses.Khadija Shaw was the calmest person in the ground as she slotted in a low finish in the 86th minute after a goalmouth scramble, before leaping in delight in front of the travelling supporters as they celebrated her winner and avoided what had looked set to be a rare slip-up in Bromley. Continue reading...

Events

3 d. ago Body discovered at Scots hotel as emergency services attend scene

Police, paramedics and fire crews were seen outside the Kings Park hotel in Rutherglen, Scotland, after officers received a report of the death of a man and launched a probe

Politics

3 d. ago Perth Scorchers ease to sixth BBL title after skittling Sydney Sixers for 132 in final

BBL final: Sixers 132; Scorchers 133-4, Sco win by six wktsJosh Inglis sealed victory with a six in the 18th overJosh Inglis blasted a six to seal a crushing six-wicket victory for the Perth Scorchers and their record sixth Big Bash League T20 title over the Sydney Sixers in Perth.Inglis hit the winning runs over the long-off ropes in his unbeaten 29 as the Perth franchise comfortably ran down the Sixers’ total of 132 to win with 15 balls to spare before a record 55,018 home crowd at Optus Stadium. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago Screen time limits for children are no longer enough, new US report finds

Experts say guidance is ‘refreshing’ as it puts more emphasis on responsibility of companies and societyThe American Academy of Pediatrics has released new guidance on how to protect children’s mental health in the digital age – emphasizing the need for systemic changes as well as parental engagement that goes beyond limiting screen time.Jessica Schleider, an adolescent psychologist and professor at Northwestern University whose lab develops digital mental health interventions, said the new policy statement was “really refreshing to see”, because it contrasts with conventional wisdom that places too much of the safety burden on individual parents. Common advice like “limiting individual youth access to screens”, or asking parents to keep tabs on their children’s every digital movement is “not only impossible, but for adolescents in particular, potentially invasive”, Schleider said. Continue reading...

Politics

3 d. ago Carlos Alcaraz serves up lesson with Australian Open dismissal of Paul

World No 1 claims 7-6 (6), 6-4, 7-5 victory over 19th seedPlayer been making significant changes to service motionCarlos Alcaraz spent the final 52 minutes of his fourth-round match at the Australian Open chasing down his prey, determined to convert his two-set lead into a straightforward win against Tommy Paul.As he worked hard to secure the decisive break in set three, Alcaraz put together a flawless serving performance. He won 86% of his first serve points in the set, landing 76% of his first serves. He did not even come close to facing a break point, losing just five service points in total. Alcaraz, the world No 1, closed out his 7-6 (6), 6-4, 7-5 win over the 19th seed Paul with an unreturned serve. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago Carlos Alcaraz overcomes spirited Tommy Paul to reach Australian Open quarter

World No 1 claims 7-6 (6), 6-4, 7-5 victory over 19th seed Alcaraz recovers from slow start to navigate first real test at tournamentCarlos Alcaraz continued to build momentum in his pursuit of the career grand slam as he navigated a slow start and pushed through his first test at the Australian Open to reach the quarter-finals with a 7-6 (6), 6-4, 7-5 win over the 19th seed Tommy Paul. Alcaraz, the world No 1, has now reached the quarter-finals at Melbourne Park for three consecutive years and this is his first time doing so without dropping a set.Having already won each of the three other grand slam tournaments twice, he will be attempting to break new ground by reaching the semi-finals of the Australian Open for the first time in his career. Things were far from easy for Alcaraz, who has played many tough matches with Paul over the past four years, losing to the American twice in their seven meetings. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago Two women arrested after early hours report of assault at pub

Both remain in custody, police said

Events

4 d. ago Pittsburgh Steelers line up Mike McCarthy as next head coach

Steelers to turn to McCarthy after Tomlin exits roleMcCarthy won Super Bowl with Packers in 2010Hire rekindles link with former QB Aaron RodgersThe Pittsburgh Steelers are preparing to name Mike McCarthy as their next head coach, according to a report by ESPN’s Adam Schefter.McCarthy, who spent the past five seasons in charge of the Dallas Cowboys, became available after negotiations on a contract extension stalled following the 2024 season. Dallas ultimately chose a different path, promoting offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer and closing the door on McCarthy’s tenure. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago Manchester City get back on track against Wolves despite VAR handball rarity

Manchester City have a first Premier League win in four games and Wolves a first defeat after going five unbeaten in all competitions after a fixture in which the referee, Farai Hallam, on his top-flight debut, dared to stick with his decision not to award a penalty despite being sent for a pitchside review by the video assistant referee.That was for a Yerson Mosquera handball and infuriated Pep Guardiola, though after their dire recent form a first three points since 27 December is what matters. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago Romero’s late strike rescues point for troubled Tottenham at Burnley

Thomas Frank was brought to Tottenham as the pragmatic choice so will know that when his own supporters are demanding his sacking, he is in trouble. An underserved draw at Burnley, thanks to a last minute Cristian Romero goal, leaves Spurs with two victories in 14 Premier League matches and chants from the away end of “We want Frank out”.If the loss to West Ham resulted in crisis talks last Sunday, Frank must have feared what the next stage after that is, especially with the fans turning. Micky van de Ven gave them hope of a much-needed win but Spurs did not capitalise on the opener, allowing Burnley back into the match, with Axel Tuanzebe and Lyle Foster making the pressure almost unbearable for Frank until Romero offered respite. Continue reading...

Events

4 d. ago Woman sues LDS church claiming bishop told her not to report years of sexual abuse by high priest

The woman was sexually abused by the high priest in the 1990’s from the age of 10 to 15, according to the lawsuit

Events

4 d. ago Fernandes and Bowen boost West Ham survival hopes in win over Sunderland

The unfamiliar sensation coursing through West Ham is hope. Seemingly down and out after their devastating defeat to Nottingham Forest earlier this month, the prospect of Nuno Espírito Santo masterminding the unlikeliest of escapes feels far from outlandish after seeing his side treat the London Stadium to the rare sensation of a performance full of craft, desire and tactical intelligence.Sunderland were blown away by three goals inside the first 43 minutes. They looked stunned by West Ham’s intensity and quality in attack. Jarrod Bowen was outstanding, Crysencio Summerville scored for the third time in as many games and the brilliance of Mateus Fernandes in midfield suggested that West Ham will be able to cope if they grant Lucas Paquetá his wish to join Flamengo. Continue reading...

Events

4 d. ago Fernandes and Bowen boost West Ham survival push in win over Sunderland

The unfamiliar sensation coursing through West Ham is hope. Seemingly down and out after losing to Nottingham Forest earlier this month, the prospect of Nuno Espírito Santo pulling off the unlikeliest of escape acts no longer feels that outlandish now. There is life yet in West Ham, even if they still have a mountain to climb after treating the London Stadium to the rare sensation of a performance full of craft, desire and tactical intelligence.Sunderland were blown away by three goals inside the first 43 minutes. It is rare for visitors to this ground to lose their composure but this was a day to forget for Régis Le Bris’s side. They were awful during the first half, folding as Jarrod Bowen and Crysencio Summerville ripped them apart on the flanks, and it summed up Sunderland’s afternoon when the closing stages of West Ham’s third consecutive win in all competitions were held up by the injured Granit Xhaka getting embroiled in a row with home fans sitting behind the away bench. Con...

Events

4 d. ago Caldentey and Mead on target as Arsenal deliver blow to Chelsea’s WSL title hopes

A strike from Beth Mead and a second from Mariona Caldentey earned Arsenal a cathartic 2-0 win over Chelsea and pulled them to within a point of their London rivals in the WSL table.A first victory for Arsenal at Stamford Bridge, and first away win against Chelsea in eight years, dented the holders’ title hopes in the process. The Blues now sit six points behind league leaders Manchester City, who travel to London City Lionesses on Sunday with the chance to extend that gap to nine. Continue reading...

Sport

4 d. ago Mead sparks Arsenal win at Chelsea and Bompastor accepts WSL title has gone

The Chelsea head coach, Sonia Bompastor, conceded that the “title race is probably gone” after a Beth Mead goal and a second from Mariona Caldentey earned Arsenal a cathartic win against Chelsea. A first victory for Arsenal at Stamford Bridge, and a first away win against Chelsea in eight years, pulled them within a point of their rivals. The defending champions sit six points behind the leaders, Manchester City, who travel to London City Lionesses on Sunday.“We know the title race is probably gone, but our mentality is to fight until the very end,” Bompastor told the BBC. “They [City] are in control and if they perform at their best it will be a difficult gap to close. My job is to make sure I lift everyone up and we take the learnings and we go into the next game ready to perform.” Continue reading...

Sport

4 d. ago Gas explosion and fire in New York City apartment building kills 1, injures 14

Fire department was responding to report of gas odor in Bronx building when explosion occurred during frigid nightA gas explosion sent fire racing through the top floors of a high-rise apartment building in New York City early on Saturday, killing one person and injuring 14 others as temperatures plunged into the single digits overnight, authorities said.Firefighters responded shortly before 12.30am to the 17-story New York City housing authority (Nycha) building in the Bronx, where people were seen leaning out of windows calling for help as flames engulfed parts of the top floors, officials said. Continue reading...

Events

4 d. ago West Ham 3 Sunderland 1: Hammers run riot in first half as Nuno’s men secure crucial win in relegation battle

WEST HAM took a massive stride towards Premier League safety with a statement win over Sunderland. Granit Xhaka was ruled out with an injury for the Black Cats and it was a sign of how things would go at the London Stadium. The hosts got off to the perfect start as Crysencio Summerville headed in...

Events

4 d. ago Police raid Merseyside home as haul of crossbows and zombie knives recovered

Merseyside Police discovered zombie knives, crossbows, air rifles and BB guns at a St Helens property after following up on a report of stolen building materials

Events

4 d. ago BBC apologises to sacked sports presenter who was told to sound 'less gay' on air

Jack Murley has received an apology from the BBC after a report found there was a case to answer

Politics

4 d. ago Silenced by shutdown: Iranians abroad wait in fear after protests turn deadly

Families with loved ones in Iran experience an excruciating wait for news following the regime’s total internet blackout after the brutal crackdown of protests across the country. Caspar Barnes and Moha Tahery report.

Events

4 d. ago ‘A long time coming’: table tennis world hails Marty Supreme

Once dismissed as a basement game, table tennis is enjoying an unlikely US revival as the Oscar-tipped biopic Marty Supreme collides with a wave of new playersFor decades in the US, table tennis has lived a double life: one of the most widely played sports in the country, yet still dismissed by many as a basement pursuit. Now, unexpectedly, it is having a cultural moment.The release of Marty Supreme, a film steeped in obsession and myth, and loosely based on postwar American table tennis champion Marty Reisman, has pushed ping-pong into the pop-culture mainstream – just as US Major League Table Tennis sells out matches, clubs report growing interest, and younger players pick up paddles for the first time. Continue reading...

Politics

4 d. ago Match Preview: West Ham United v Sunderland — The Lads Head To The London Stadium!

Match Preview: West Ham United v Sunderland — The Lads Head To The London Stadium!  Roker Report

Politics

4 d. ago FBI officer who tried to investigate ICE officer who fatally shot Renee Good resigns: report

Renee Good, a 37-year-old U.S. citizen, was shot multiple times by ICE agent Jonathan Ross earlier this month

Events

4 d. ago Aaron Glenn Fires 6 Jets Coaches Including Charles London: Report

Aaron Glenn Fires 6 Jets Coaches Including Charles London: Report  Heavy Sports

Events

4 d. ago Fraud squad told to investigate 'catastrophic' £4.6billion Net Zero insulation scheme amid fears thousands of homes have been left unsafe

In a scathing report, MPs have criticised the Government's botched insulation scheme that left more than 30,000 properties with defects.

Economics

5 d. ago 100 clergy members arrested at Minneapolis airport amid protests over ICE immigration surge – live

Labor unions and progressive organizations have called on workers across the state to stay home in an ‘economic blackout’Full report: Economic blackout in Minnesota to protest against ICE: ‘No work, no school, no shoppingTalks between Russia, Ukraine and the United States have begun in Abu Dhabi, according to the United Arab Emirates’ ministry of foreign affairs.The UAE is hosting a rare set of trilateral talks, bringing together negotiators from Russia, Ukraine, and the US. The talks have started today, and are scheduled to continue over the next two days. Continue reading...

Events

5 d. ago Could Keir Starmer survive an Andy Burnham leadership challenge?

Despite the prime minister’s efforts to improve relations with his backbenchers, speculation about his future refuses to die down. With a path back to parliament opening up for Andy Burnham, can Sir Keir cling on to power? Kate Devlin and David Maddox report

Events

5 d. ago Great Ormond Street apologises to families of children harmed by surgeon Yaser Jabbar ahead of report

Children being treated at the hospital suffered severe harm under the care of the disgraced orthopaedic surgeon

Society

5 d. ago Spain train collision investigators examine rail damage theory

Preliminary report suggests fracture could have existed before high-speed train derailed in AndalusiaExperts investigating the deadly rail collision in southern Spain, which killed 45 people and left dozens more injured, believe the accident may have happened after one of the trains passed over a damaged section of rail.The disaster occurred near the Andalucían town of Adamuz on Sunday, when a high-speed train operated by the private Iryo company derailed and collided with an oncoming high-speed train which was operated by the state rail company, Renfe. Continue reading...

Events

5 d. ago Preliminary report reveals likely cause of deadly Spanish train crash

Investigators have combed the area around the crash site for several days

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5 d. ago British crown was world’s largest buyer of enslaved people by 1807, book reveals

Exclusive: Author of The Crown’s Silence tells how navy and monarchy protected slave trade for hundreds of yearsThe British crown and the navy expanded and protected the trade in enslaved African people for hundreds of years, unprecedented research into the monarchy’s historical ties to slavery has found.The Crown’s Silence, a book by the historian Brooke Newman, follows the Guardian’s 2023 Cost of the crown report, which explored the British monarchy’s hidden ties to transatlantic slavery. Continue reading...

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5 d. ago Everything we know as pharmacies report widespread shortages of aspirin

The Government added aspirin to its export ban list to protect supplies for UK patients.

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5 d. ago West Lothian duo charged after quad bike ridden 'dangerously' through village

Police Scotland officers report receiving several reports of incidents of such vehicles being driven dangerously or anti-socially in the region.

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5 d. ago Córdoba train crash cause revealed after 42 killed and 150 injured as 'fracture' reported

A major train crash in Spain that saw 42 people killed and 150 injured has seen a preliminary report from the Railway Accident Investigation Commission (CIAF) reveal a 'fracture' in the rail

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5 d. ago UK pharmacies report shortage of drug taken by millions to prevent stroke and heart attack

Pharmacies are 'tightly rationing' the medication for patients with the most life-threatening heart conditions

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5 d. ago William Jackson: Body found in search for missing Inchture pensioner

A report will be submitted to the Procurator Fiscal.

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5 d. ago People on Universal Credit must report these changes or DWP payments could stop

All you need to know about notifying the DWP if your circumstances change

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5 d. ago Damning gynaecological cancer report slams 'slow and inadequate' changes

Two of the three women who shared their experiences with the initial report have since died from gynaecological cancers

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5 d. ago Barron Trump ‘Saved’ Female Friend From Attack in London — Report

Barron Trump ‘Saved’ Female Friend From Attack in London — Report  Reality Tea

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5 d. ago Report challenges stereotypes around ‘pension gulf’ between men and women

Perceptions around gender ‘confidence gaps’ in financial planning reflected stereotypes, not capability, the report said.

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6 d. ago Bizarre 'art project' featuring sectarian slur appears on van

The van has been driven around urging residents to "Report Fenian Activity" to a 'hotline'.

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6 d. ago Thousands of Microsoft users report Outlook 365 systems going down

Just under 16,000 users were reporting problems as of 3.30 p.m. ET Thursday

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6 d. ago Barron Trump called police in London to report alleged assault of a friend

Barron Trump called police in London to report alleged assault of a friend  NBC News

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6 d. ago Renee Good was shot at least three times, according to autopsy commissioned by her family

Good suffered two injuries that would not have been immediately life-threatening, according to the report

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6 d. ago Man Utd's slip down Money League is latest sign Ineos need to get their act together

Latest Deloitte report shows that Manchester United are now eighth when it comes to the annual revenue totals generated by Europe's elite clubs and fourth in the list of English clubs

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6 d. ago Move to assess 'financial viability' of proposals to regenerate Paisley Centre welcomed

Renfrewshire Council confirmed it will fund – alongside Scottish Futures Trust – an independent report into the potential project.

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6 d. ago US chess star Daniel Naroditsky’s death was accidental, medical examiner says

Report cites cardiac arrhythmia tied to sarcoidosisDrug use contributory but not fatal, examiner saysAmerican chess grandmaster Daniel Naroditsky died last year after suffering a sudden heart rhythm disturbance, with an underlying heart condition identified as the primary cause, according to a report released by North Carolina medical authorities.The 29-year-old was found dead at his townhome in Charlotte in October 2025. At the time, police said his death was being investigated as a possible overdose or suicide, and no cause had been made public. Continue reading...

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6 d. ago England fall short as Harry Brook fails to fire in opening ODI defeat by Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka (271-6) beat England (252 all out) by 19 runsKusal Mendis’s unbeaten knock of 93 proves vitalAfter a year in the job, it was on: a first one-day international victory away from home for Brendon McCullum as England’s head coach, a touch of joy in a troubling winter. With Ben Duckett and Joe Root hitting watchful half-centuries, the base was set on a turner, chasing a target of 272.But the discontent continued as 129 for one turned into 164 for six, Sri Lanka’s spinners ripping everything apart under lights in the first of three ODIs. The left-armer Dunith Wellalage combined his 12-ball 25 with two wickets in the collapse as the hosts, chasing their eighth consecutive ODI series win at home, triumphed by 19 runs. Continue reading...

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6 d. ago ‘It’s like they’re hunting’: US citizens and legal residents report increase in racial profiling by ICE

Trump administration’s immigration crackdown has led some people to take drastic measures to ensure their safetyIt was a normal Tuesday morning for Mohamed when he left his San Diego, California house for his daily exercise in mid-January. But as he walked around Colina del Sol park, four US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents approached and encircled the middle-aged father, who is using a pseudonym out of fear of retaliation from federal agents. The officers, Mohamed said, who wore jackets with ICE emblazoned on them and balaclavas that obscured their faces, asked for his green card before they began drilling him with questions about what he was doing in the park.“I was terrified,” Mohamed, a lawful permanent resident from Somalia, said through a translator. The ordeal ended shortly thereafter, but the experience has left a lasting impact on him. “I have high blood pressure,” Mohamed said about the encounter he believes was racial profiling. “I used to do my daily exer...

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6 d. ago ‘60 Minutes’ broadcast with delayed ‘Inside CECOT’ report pulls in abysmal ratings against NFL playoffs

Critics have said that CBS News and editor-in-chief Bari Weiss were looking to bury the controversially delayed report on a broadcast that was always going to pull low ratings

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6 d. ago Woman kept as slave for 25 years was 'failed by social services': Neighbour of evil scratch card addict 'repeatedly' rang authorities to report abuse but 'nothing was ever done'

A neighbour of Amanda Wixon, who yesterday was convicted of abuse and false imprisonment, said she repeatedly rang social services over concerns for the woman's welfare.

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6 d. ago Woman kept a slave for 25 years was 'failed by social services': Neighbour of evil scratch card addict 'repeatedly' rang authorities to report abuse but 'nothing was ever done'

A vulnerable woman kept as a slave for 25 years by a mother-of-ten was failed by social services, according to a neighbours who said they repeatedly rang the authorities over the 'house of horrors'.

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6 d. ago RICHARD EDEN: How Beatrice and Eugenie REALLY feel about disgraced former Prince Andrew. After brutal 'cut off' report, I've spoken to friends of princesses... not everything's as it seems

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor and Sarah Ferguson have been criticised for many things over the years, but no one could fault the way that they raised Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie.

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6 d. ago Trump to start flying in $400M Qatari jet at center of corruption accusations this summer: report

Aircraft described as ‘stain on the administration’ could form part of country’s 250th anniversary celebrations

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6 d. ago Record wasted wind could have powered every home in London in 2025, new report claims

Record wasted wind could have powered every home in London in 2025, new report claims  4C Offshore

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6 d. ago Homicide rate declines sharply in dozens of US cities, a new report shows

A report issued by the Council on Criminal Justice is showing a 21% decrease in the homicide rate from 2024 to 2025, based on data collected from 35 American cities

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