17 m. ago Brits feel they should be exempt from a ‘tourist tax’ for a UK holiday, finds survey

BRITS think they should be exempt from a “tourist tax” for a holiday in the UK, a survey suggests. Fifty-five per cent of those polled insist the proposed visitor levy should apply only to travellers from overseas. The tax could be enforced for anyone staying overnight at holiday accommodation such as hotels or Airbnb rentals....

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69 m. ago Mum fighting for life after scooter crash on first holiday abroad kills boyfriend

An Australian man has died and a mum-of-two is fighting for her life after a horrific scooter crash in Bali in the early hours of Sunday morning

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84 m. ago Prince Harry will not be returning to 'tarnished' Sentebale charity he co

Sentebale - a charity co-founded by the prince in Lesotho in 2006 - has been in a funding crisis since he left as a patron in March this year after his public falling out with chair, Sophie Chandauka.

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3 h. ago YouTuber to fight adult star who slept twice with his wife in headline boxing match

YouTube star Adam22 is set to finally settle his explosive feud with adult actor Jason Luv in the boxing ring after months of public drama over Luv twice filming scenes with Adam’s wife

Sport

3 h. ago DC pipe bomb suspect must remain in jail before trial, judge rules

Brian Cole, accused of planting bombs before Capitol attack, presents ‘intolerable risk of danger’, court findsA federal magistrate judge has ruled that the man accused of planting pipe bombs outside the Democratic and Republican headquarters the night before the 6 January Capitol attack must remain in custody while awaiting trial.In a memorandum opinion, the court determined that Brian Cole Jr, 30, of Woodbridge, Virginia, “poses an intolerable risk of danger to the community if released”, granting the government’s motion for pretrial detention. Continue reading...

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3 h. ago George Clooney turns Trump’s words against him after he slated ‘mediocre’ actor for new French citizenship

Clooney and Trump have long been trading public jabs

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3 h. ago Travel experts say 'don't book a January hotel' if it has five red flags

Many people book a January holiday to feel refreshed and recharged, but it could be a mistake if you don't do your research - here's what to look for

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3 h. ago Watchdog investigating Manchester based claims firm over sales tactics

Concerns centre around the company's sales and advertising practices

Economics

4 h. ago Wayne Rooney pictured topless on Barbados beach as wife Coleen rocks bikini

Manchester United and England icon Wayne Rooney was spotted holidaying with his wife Coleen in Barbados as the pair swapped the British cold for the Caribbean for their New Year’s celebrations

Politics

5 h. ago Yemeni separatists plan to hold independence vote within two years

Seven killed in strikes on south as Saudi-backed government moves to recapture key region from STCYemen’s southern separatists have announced plans to hold a referendum on independence from the north in two years, after their seizure of swathes of the country last month triggered a major feud between Gulf powers.The Southern Transitional Council leader, Aidarous al-Zubaidi, called on the international community to sponsor talks between concerned parties in the south and north on a path and mechanisms that “guarantee rights of the people of the south”. Continue reading...

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5 h. ago British voters want to be part of the EU more than the French and Italians, new poll reveals

Exclusive: Campaigners said Labour had to ‘catch up with public opinion’ as PM faces calls for closer ties to the EU after Brexit

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5 h. ago Anthony Joshua SWAPPED seats before fatal car crash as boxer cheated death

Anthony Joshua survived a fatal car crash on Monday when his car crashed into a stationary truck while the boxer was on holiday in Nigeria

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6 h. ago Elon Musk’s Grok AI generates images of ‘minors in minimal clothing’

xAI says it is working to improve systems after lapses in safeguards led to wave of sexualized images this weekElon Musk’s chatbot Grok posted on Friday that lapses in safeguards had led it to generate “images depicting minors in minimal clothing” on social media platform X. The chatbot, a product of Musk’s company xAI, has been generating a wave of sexualized images throughout the week in response to user prompts.Screenshots shared by users on X showed Grok’s public media tab filled with such images. xAI said it was working to improve its systems to prevent future incidents. Continue reading...

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6 h. ago Liverpool and Wales legend John Toshack in rare public video message after health troubles

The 76-year-old has suffered health difficulties since being rushed into intensive care in 2022

Society

7 h. ago Iconic Hollywood actress enjoys family holiday in Scotland & calls it her ‘favourite adventure’

HOLLYWOOD star Liv Tyler has hailed Scotland after spending the festive period north of the border. The model and actress, 48, shared amazing images of her travels up and down the country with her £2.5million Instagram followers. She dubbed it her “favourite adventure” as thousands of fans rushed to comment on her two posts.  One...

Culture

7 h. ago The best winter sun holiday destinations less than six hours from the UK

From Malta to Morocco, these are some of the warmest places to beat the winter blues

Politics

8 h. ago Canary Islands placed on 'no list' for Brit holidaymakers with stern warning

The popular Spanish islands have been placed on Fodor's Travel 'No List' for the second year running due to unsustainable tourism pressures, though it's not a call for boycott

Events

8 h. ago Reason you're sick AGAIN after 'super flu' as new 'mystery bug' sweeps UK

A pharmacist shares why exactly Brits are experiencing a new 'mystery illness' right after the dreaded 'super flu' as people across the country start 2026 sick in bed

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8 h. ago ‘God hasn’t taken the fight out of me yet’: Family’s push in cold

It’s been 10 years since Ebby Steppach vanished in October 2015. Her family has launched a social media campaign to raise awareness, debunk misinformation and call on the public for tips. Ebby’s mother Laurie Jernigan tells Andrea Cavallier how the effort is revealing new details about the case

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9 h. ago London’s New Year Fireworks X Jet2 Holiday Meme Crossover Is a Must

London’s New Year Fireworks X Jet2 Holiday Meme Crossover Is a Must-Watch  Yahoo

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