64 m. ago Billionaire wealth jumps to highest ever at $18.3 trillion as Oxfam warns of ‘dangerous inequality’

The total number of billionaires in the world has now reached 3,000 for the first time ever, while nearly half of the world’s population lives in poverty, the report says

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66 m. ago 'I'm a teacher and this is the exact time children should go to bed each night'

A teacher's viral bedtime chart showing exact sleep times for different ages has divided parents - with some calling the strict schedule 'absurd'

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66 m. ago Man City get Omar Marmoush setback with at least 10 out of Bodo/Glimt match

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola will not get any reinforcements in time for their Champions League game with Bodo/Glimt.

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2 h. ago Alex de Minaur v Mackenzie McDonald: Australian Open first round – live

Updates as Australia’s No 1 meets the American lucky loserTournament preview: De Minaur out to break new groundAny thoughts? Get in touch with an emailIt is a glorious summer’s day in Melbourne, which means peak temperatures in the early 30s and stifling conditions for elite sport. The atmospheric conditions are intensified for the players by the heat reflecting off the blue courts and the slim chance the cooling southerly breeze penetrates the bowl of Rod Laver Arena.The tournament’s heat policy is unlikely to kick in today but it will definitely be in operation on Saturday when the mercury could hit 40C, in advance of a stifling second week of competition.De Minaur’s time on tour has been marked by his consistency to perform at a high level, including the last four years in and around the world’s top 10. He has returned to his career-high rank of No 6 this month. But the summit has so far eluded him.He has reached the quarter-finals at a grand slam six times – including at Melbour...

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3 h. ago How a Royal Navy admiral was forced to sacrifice 900 drowning men to save the Norwegian royal family... and still go on to have a successful career and attend Queen Elizabeth's coronation

Sir John Cunningham's poignant expedition on the cruiser HMS Devonshire emerged after his impressive group of 22 medals sold at auction for £20,000.

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4 h. ago Brahim Diaz in tears after disastrous ‘Panenka’ penalty costs Morocco Afcon final

Diaz inexplicably went for a ‘Panenka’ attempt in the 24th minute of stoppage time and his weak penalty sailed tamely into the arms of Mendy

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4 h. ago Oxfam warns of ‘dangerous inequality’ as billionaire wealth jumps to highest peak ever

The total number of billionaires in the world has now reached 3,000 for the first time ever, while nearly half of the world’s population lives in poverty, the report says

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5 h. ago ‘Brazen’ political influence of rich laid bare as wealth of billionaires reaches $18.3tn, says Oxfam

Governments opting for oligarchy while brutally repressing protests over austerity and lack of jobs, charity report saysThe world saw a record number of billionaires created last year, with a collective wealth of $18.3tn (£13.7tn), while global efforts stalled in the fight against poverty and hunger.Oxfam’s annual survey of global inequality has revealed that the number of billionaires surpassed 3,000 for the first time during 2025. Since 2020, their collective wealth grew by 81%, or $8.2tn, which the charity claims would be enough to eradicate global poverty 26 times over. Continue reading...

Economics

5 h. ago London rents ended the year lower than where they started for first time on record

The average London tenant is spending £63 less in rent per calendar month than at the start of last year

Politics

5 h. ago 'Not a good look for African football': Senegal criticised for temporary refusal to continue AFCON final

AFCON final overshadowed by Senegal’s extraordinary walk off in second half stoppage time

Sport

5 h. ago Patriots torment Stroud to beat Texans and set up AFC championship with Broncos

Houston Texans 16-28 New England PatriotsNew England intercept Houston QB four timesBroncos and Patriots will play for place in Super BowlDrake Maye threw three touchdown passes, Marcus Jones returned one of CJ Stroud’s four interceptions for a score and the New England Patriots defeated the Houston Texans 28-16 on Sunday to advance to the AFC championship game for the first time in seven years, where they will play the Denver Broncos. In Mike Vrabel’s first season as head coach, the Patriots will make their 16th conference championship game appearance and first since their run to their sixth Super Bowl title under Bill Belichick in the 2018 season. New England have won their last nine divisional round games.Maye finished 16 of 27 for 179 yards, but had an interception and fumbled four times, losing two in cold conditions as snow and rain fell throughout the game. One of Maye’s fumbles set up Houston’s first touchdown. Continue reading...

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5 h. ago Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds review – an electrifying crescendo of faith, fury and fragile joy

Fremantle Park, Perth Returning to Australian stages after nine years, the band delivers a fierce, generous set that draws on four decades of musicGet our weekend culture and lifestyle emailDragging his hand across the piano keys, Nick Cave leaps into the air and charges towards the crowd like a preacher breaking from the pulpit. “Bring your spirit down!” he cries repeatedly, arms flung wide as the choir roars behind him.It’s barely 10 minutes into their set at Fremantle Park in Perth, and Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds have the audience in the palm of their hands. Touring their 2024 album Wild God in Australia for the first time, they open with the brooding track Frogs and the eponymous Wild God, an explosive crescendo of high-pitched strings, soaring vocals and pounding percussion. Continue reading...

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6 h. ago Pape Gueye fires Senegal to Afcon glory against Morocco after walk

This had been, by general agreement, the most predictable, least dramatic Cup of Nations in living memory. And that was true, until eight minutes into injury time in the final, when a video assistant referee decision contrived to produce perhaps the most ludicrous finale to any major final in history. Senegal won it, but that is a tiny detail in the denouement that erupted. There was a walk-off in protest, a missed Panenka and a brilliant winning goal from Pape Gueye.The chaos began two minutes into injury time when Abdoulaye Seck was penalised for a slight push on Achraf Hakimi as he headed against the post. Ismaïla Sarr nodded in, but the whistle had already gone. Four minutes later, Adam Masina was penalised, following a VAR review, for a pull on Morocco’s Brahim Díaz as he defended a corner. For Senegal, already convinced there was a plot against them, that was too much and the majority of their players stormed off. Sadio Mané seemed notably reluctant to go, and it was he who ev...

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6 h. ago Senegal win Africa Cup of Nations after walking off pitch amid penalty chaos

Brahim Diaz missed a stoppage time spot-kick as the hosts faltered.

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6 h. ago Senegal vs Morocco live: Senegal win chaotic Afcon final after Diaz ‘Panenka’ miss and walk

Senegal 1-0 Morocco (after extra time): Brahim Diaz fluffed a ‘Panenka’ penalty for the chance to win the Africa Cup of Nations, after the Senegal team had stormed off the pitch in protest

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7 h. ago Met Office warns of 'weather battle' as sleet and snow set to take over UK

As the UK continues to recover from the effects of Storm Goretti earlier this month, the Met Office has confirmed that the unsettled weather will not be going away any time soon

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7 h. ago Brahim Diaz breaks down in tears after baffling Panenka backfires in AFCON chaos

Brahim Diaz saw his Panenka penalty saved deep in stoppage time during the Africa Cup of Nations final between Senegal and Morocco

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7 h. ago Senegal vs Morocco live: Afcon final descends into chaos as Diaz misses controversial late penalty

Can Morocco make history in front of their home crowd or will Senegal become two-time champions?

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7 h. ago Music legend Bez admits 'I’ve got to clean myself up' as he eyes up 'positives'

As The Happy Mondays get ready for the first time in years, legendary member Bez has admitted that even when he is struggling with what life throws him, he looks on the bright side

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7 h. ago AFCON final descends into chaos as Senegal players walk off after controversial penalty

Chaos ensued at the Africa Cup of Nations final, as Senegal's manager ordered his players to leave the pitch after hosts Morocco were awarded a controversial penalty deep into stoppage time

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