45 m. ago New Year’s Eve live: US begins to enter 2026 as clock strikes midnight on east coast

Join our live coverage as we cross the globe to enter the new yearSydney is the self-appointed “world capital of new year’s eve” and arguably rightly so. As always, eyes will be on the Opera House at 13:00 GMT when fireworks will light up the sky in spectacular fashion. But there are also huge crowds out in Melbourne to see off the year in style.Thousands of people are expected to descend on Melbourne this evening to celebrate NYE. There will be two 7 minute firework displays and light shows tonight, first a family one at 9.30pm for young children, and the main one at the stroke of midnight. Continue reading...

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66 m. ago Grief, fear and fury: the Israeli and Palestinian mothers still standing united against bloodshed

Israeli movement Women Wage Peace and Palestinian group Women of the Sun held a mass rally in October 2023. Three days later a Hamas attack triggered war – leaving the women more determined than everOn the shores of the Dead Sea, about 1,500 Israeli and Palestinian women had gathered, holding hands and calling for an end to what they called a “vicious cycle of bloodshed”. It was an October evening in 2023 and they had travelled from villages, settlements and refugee camps around the region for a mass peace rally jointly organised by the Israeli movement Women Wage Peace and the Palestinian group Women of the Sun.Two of the organisers were friends: Yael Admi, 66, an Israeli mother of six, and Reem al-Hajajreh, 43, a Palestinian mother of four. The women had hoped their message would cut through decades of violence and mistrust. But three days later, Hamas launched its deadly attack on southern Israel, killing 1,200 people, followed swiftly by what turned into a genocidal war by Israe...

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67 m. ago DWP update over PIP 'changes' and eligibility in 2026 as review explained

The DWP is carrying out a major review and one of its ministers has updated Parliament on what is happening

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97 m. ago Terminally ill dad reunited with family for 'last Christmas' has marriage hopes dashed

DJ Adrian O’Grady, 42, was told he was suffering from stage four colon cancer earlier this month after having to fly to Glasgow without his fiancée Yanti, 39, and four-year-old daughter, Chloe, who live in Bali.

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2 h. ago He worked with the world's most famous names. Then he gave it all up for a Welsh pub

Nick Otley fancied trying photography and ended up drinking with Michael Hutchence and at parties with Kate Moss but the draw of the family business brought him back to Wales – it's fair to say it's proved a good call

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3 h. ago 'People are forgetting Holly Ramsay and Adam Peaty met on Strictly Come Dancing'

Holly Ramsay and Adam Peaty tied the knot at Bath Abbey on Saturday, a stunning wedding attended by some 200 guests but few of those were from the Olympian's family

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3 h. ago New Year’s Eve live: fireworks in London, Paris and Berlin as New York awaits 2026

Join our live coverage as we cross the globe to enter the new yearSydney is the self-appointed “world capital of new year’s eve” and arguably rightly so. As always, eyes will be on the Opera House at 13:00 GMT when fireworks will light up the sky in spectacular fashion. But there are also huge crowds out in Melbourne to see off the year in style.Thousands of people are expected to descend on Melbourne this evening to celebrate NYE. There will be two 7 minute firework displays and light shows tonight, first a family one at 9.30pm for young children, and the main one at the stroke of midnight. Continue reading...

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3 h. ago 'You are my life': Sir David and Victoria Beckham extend the biggest olive branch yet to their estranged son Brooklyn in emotional New Year's Eve post as former footballer pays tribute to his family

In what appears to be another attempt to resolve their ongoing estrangement, the former Manchester United footballer included Brooklyn in his latest round-up of family photos.

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4 h. ago Staggering amount Holly Ramsay and Adam Peaty spent on gifts for their 200 guests

Adam Peaty and Holly Ramsay intended to thank their 200 wedding guests for their "love and support" amid the bitter feud which led to most of the Olympian’s family being banned

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4 h. ago Holly Ramsay and Adam Peaty 'spend £40,000 on lavish gifts for their 200 wedding guests to thank them for support' amid bitter family feud

The newlyweds spared no expense when it came to their wedding, splashing out £40,000 on gifts to their 200 guests, according to reports.

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4 h. ago The Beckhams lead stars shunning the sun to brave a New Year's in chilly UK after previously living it up Miami

This year it appears more celebrities are choosing to brave the harsh winter cold of the UK rather than jetting abroad for their lavish New Year's celebrations.

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4 h. ago New Year’s Eve live: fireworks in London, Paris, Berlin and Rome as 2026 begins

Join our live coverage as we cross the globe to enter the new yearSydney is the self-appointed “world capital of new year’s eve” and arguably rightly so. As always, eyes will be on the Opera House at 13:00 GMT when fireworks will light up the sky in spectacular fashion. But there are also huge crowds out in Melbourne to see off the year in style.Thousands of people are expected to descend on Melbourne this evening to celebrate NYE. There will be two 7 minute firework displays and light shows tonight, first a family one at 9.30pm for young children, and the main one at the stroke of midnight. Continue reading...

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4 h. ago Adam Peaty thanks Jesus in New Year's Eve post as he returns to social media for the first time since marrying Holly Ramsay and taking her surname

Peaty, a devout Christian, exchanged vows with Gordon Ramsay's influencer daughter at Bath Cathedral on December 27 following an explosive family row.

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5 h. ago My affair sent a wrecking ball through my marriage and family... I'm still living with the emotional and financial fallout 14 years later: The Mail's JEFF PRESTRIDGE makes a searing confession

Although it was nearly 14 years ago, I remember the moment as if it was yesterday. It was a Sunday and I was in the bath when my wife Sue confronted me about having an affair.

Society

5 h. ago New Year’s Eve live: fireworks in Paris, Berlin and Rome as European nations greet 2026

Join our live coverage as we cross the globe to enter the new yearSydney is the self-appointed “world capital of new year’s eve” and arguably rightly so. As always, eyes will be on the Opera House at 13:00 GMT when fireworks will light up the sky in spectacular fashion. But there are also huge crowds out in Melbourne to see off the year in style.Thousands of people are expected to descend on Melbourne this evening to celebrate NYE. There will be two 7 minute firework displays and light shows tonight, first a family one at 9.30pm for young children, and the main one at the stroke of midnight. Continue reading...

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6 h. ago The Traitors set to rival Love Island with 'sexiest' cast ever with 22 unveiled

Bosses on The Traitors have signed up a raft of sexy contestants for the new series – it means the show is likely to get more younger viewers and see rating sky rocket

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6 h. ago January tarotscope: What your star sign has in store for love, work & life this month according to the tarot cards

IN January, tensions may spark, dynamics may shift, and dreams may come true... Libras - clarity is calling this January; Capricorns —- the cosmos is backing your every move. Are you ready to step into it? Here’s what the stars have in store for you this month Aries Expect passionate clashes that ultimately clarify what...

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6 h. ago Artist murdered at $2m home on millionaires' island 'by son, 45,' during bloodbath that saw her younger disabled son and second woman killed at nearby $1m house

Danielle Cuvillier was found dead at her home alongside her son Mackenzie Williams, 45. Her disabled son Nick and a woman were killed at a second $1m home.

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6 h. ago Moment two thugs brawl in busy shopping centre in front of little girl whose family stand and watch

THIS is the moment a brutal punch up breaks out in front of a little girl in a busy UK shopping centre on New Year's Eve. The brawl erupted in the Trafford Centre in Manchester as families watched on in horror. Two men can be seen in footage of the vicious fight throwing punches at...

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7 h. ago Love Island's Summer Botwe is 'packing her bags' as she 'signs up for All Stars'

With just two weeks to go until the new series of Love Island All Stars airs it has been revealed that Summer Botwe from the 2022 series is now heading to the location ahead of filming

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