2 h. ago Spurs fans dissent with empty seats for crucial Champions League clash as pressure piles on Thomas Frank

Club had already reduced prices for pivotal Champions League clash

Sport

3 h. ago Wales coach Steve Tandy left trapped in middle of toxic Ospreys and Cardiff saga

Doubt over regions is fast escalating into a civil warSix Nations squad announcement overshadowedThe prevailing mood in Welsh rugby has frequently been dark but rarely this bible black. Once upon a time a Six Nations squad announcement would have topped the agenda across the country; on Tuesday it felt like a semicolon in a much bigger narrative. Even Wales have never selected seven players whose club is in imminent danger of being axed by their own union.The bare facts of the situation are increasingly stark for all involved. The existing owners of Ospreys, Wales’s most successful region of the past two decades, have just been controversially nominated as the preferred bidders for Cardiff, potentially clearing the way to reduce the number of Welsh professional sides from four to three. The internecine politics have become so increasingly toxic that Steve Tandy, the national head coach, had to plead for rugby-related questions at his lunchtime squad announcement. Continue reading...

Events

4 h. ago The Guardian view on the French far right: mainstream parties are running out of time | Editorial

A Paris appeals court will decide if Marine Le Pen can stand in next year’s presidential election. But legal troubles have not damaged the fortunes of her partyIn a Paris courtroom, the first act of the 2027 French presidential election is already under way. On Tuesday Marine Le Pen began to answer judges’ questions in her appeal against a conviction relating to the embezzlement of European parliament funds. If she wins, the far-right leader will be free to run for the presidency for a fourth time. If the sentence is upheld, her 30-year-old protege, Jordan Bardella, is almost certain to take her place in the race.Having presented the original verdict as an assault on democracy by judges bent on thwarting her political ambitions, Ms Le Pen has softened her stance. If the appeals court is swayed by arguments that offences committed by her National Rally party were inadvertent, a five-year ban on running for public office may be reduced or overturned. Even if she loses, however, her po...

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4 h. ago The simple hack that instantly makes pasta and bread healthy... how to eat carbs without gaining weight

Carbs in bread, pasta and rice have long taken the blame for causing weight gain, diabetes and heart disease. But dietitians have revealed a simple hack that may lead to fewer blood sugar spikes.

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6 h. ago DC metro residents fume over plan to use sharpshooters to reduce deer population

A local activist is urging officials to consider a different approach to reducing the deer population

Events

6 h. ago Australian parliament votes to tighten gun controls after Bondi beach massacre

The gun buyback scheme aims to reduce the four million firearms in Australia

Politics

6 h. ago This Morning star details 'situation' after throwing coffee in heated row

This Morning presenter Rylan Clark recalled the explosive incident where he stepped in to confront another star.

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6 h. ago Film reviews: No Other Choice | H is for Hawk | Saipan | The History of Sound

Park Chan-wook’s new film about a man who takes a violent approach to finding employment feels scarily resonant in the age of AI, writes Alistair Harkness

Culture

7 h. ago ITV This Morning star threw coffee on floor in explosive confrontation

This Morning presenter Rylan Clark has recalled the moment he tossed a senior TV person's coffee to the ground.

Events

7 h. ago Surge in viewers for free platform offering 'simple way to stream live British TV'

The free streaming service surpassed one million weekly users over the Christmas period, just over a year after launching

Sport

7 h. ago Anyone with a Fire TV stick urged to change setting that can reduce lag

There's a very easy fix that takes seconds to do and can help you achieve a smoother TV experience.

Events

7 h. ago Luxury £90 duvet set in 4 colours hailed 'excellent quality' reduced by 70% to £27

"Excellent quality as expected"

Economics

7 h. ago 'Melt oven grime' without any heavy scrubbing by using expert's cleaning mixture

TikTok influencer Chantel Mila has shared a simple cleaning hack that only requires two common household ingredients you probably already have in your kitchen

Politics

7 h. ago Air fryers will be clean and free of grease if you use 2 kitchen items — no scrubbing

An expert has shared a simple air fryer cleaning hack that won't need any rough elbow grease

Politics

7 h. ago Audit Scotland report reflects positively on work to reduce delayed discharges in East Ayrshire

The national report, released by Audit Scotland, focused on some of the ‘positive and innovative’ work being carried out in East Ayrshire.

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8 h. ago The 'Dutch method' that banishes mould and damp from your home in five minutes

This simple hack will help prevent condensation which leads to damp and mould

Politics

8 h. ago Mum saves thousands by always carrying one simple thing with her

Nicola Richardson has saved thousands by following her one rule

Politics

8 h. ago Stacey Solomon's heart earrings are now £35 off ahead of Valentine's Day

The deal is perfect for those planning ahead for February 14 or simply wanting to channel Stacey's style

Economics

8 h. ago David Beckham fires back after Brooklyn's bombshell attack: 'Children are allowed to make mistakes'

The retired football star had some choice words following his eldest son’s nuclear six-page statement shared on social media

Events

8 h. ago Boots shoppers praise 17p tablet for helping reduce cholesterol

Shoppers are naturally lowering cholesterol levels even faster when taking this alongside medication

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