2 h. ago AJ Odudu could QUIT Big Brother after ITV cuts leave show’s future ‘up in the air’

HOST AJ Odudu’s Big Brother future is in doubt as ITV cuts means the show is facing an uncertain future. The presenter, 37, has the option to leave, after execs ­confirmed they were resting the celebrity version of the show, due to start this spring, until 2027. Both she and co-host Will Best, 40, must...

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2 h. ago Football coach, 20, dies after taking MDMA pill on New Year's Eve because it was 'cheaper than drinking': Father issues warning to other parents

EXCLUSIVE: Kieran Bassett tragically passed away on New Year's Day after he was thought to have consumed a laced ecstasy tablet during a pre-drinks at his friend's house the night before.

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2 h. ago Starmer tells Trump it is ‘wrong’ to apply tariffs to allies over Greenland

Sir Keir also spoke to Danish prime minister Mette Frederiksen, European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen and Nato chief Mark Rutte.

Politics

3 h. ago Mares to rule the roost at Lingfield – Jason Heavey's Monday tips

The Daily Star Chief Tipster has singled out three mares who he fancies to reward punters on Monday, while Billy Loughnane could have several winners at Wolverhampton

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3 h. ago Aston Villa’s title hopes hit after Thierno Barry fires resolute Everton to victory

Unai Emery did not hold back. In his programme notes – at least the words were attributed to him – the Aston Villa manager turned to caps lock. “THIS MATCH IS CRUCIAL,” he said, spying an opportunity. After Arsenal and Manchester City dropped points, a golden chance to return second and cut the leaders’ advantage to four points. Everton, however, had other ideas and approaching the hour Thierno Barry pounced on a Emiliano Martínez fumble after a Pau Torres lapse to condemn Villa to a punishing defeat. They are almost unheard of around here, this only a third home league defeat since the start of last season.For David Moyes, who bounced back from the setback of Jake O’Brien’s first-half header being disallowed because an offside Harrison Armstrong was deemed to be interfering with play, this was a major triumph. For Villa, this threatened to be a frustrating afternoon from the moment Merlin Röhl clinked a post inside 11 seconds and things went from bad to worse when John McGinn was f...

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3 h. ago British basketball chief welcomes potential NBA expansion into UK as Orlando Magic face Memphis Grizzlies in London

British basketball chief welcomes potential NBA expansion into UK as Orlando Magic face Memphis Grizzlies in London - where Declan Rice, Thierry Henry and Virgil van Dijk are spotted among stars  Daily Mail

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4 h. ago UK to create new ‘school of government’ to train senior civil servants

Establishment will give training in AI and other skills, more than a decade after David Cameron axed previous schoolMinisters will bring in a new “school of government” for senior civil servants to train them in AI and other skills – more than a decade after David Cameron axed the previous college for Whitehall.Darren Jones, the chief secretary to the prime minister, will announce the new body in a speech on Tuesday setting out the government’s plans to “rewire” the civil service for modern times. Continue reading...

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5 h. ago Liverpool transfer news: RB Leipzig chief offers hope as pathway to £70million deal emerges

Liverpool could be buoyed by a recent transfer admission when it comes to one of Europe's hottest talents

Economics

5 h. ago Ant McPartlin 'working hard on himself' after tragic drink driving conviction

Declan Donnelly has spoken highly of Ant McPartlin for turning his life around after being convicted of drink driving in 2018 and becoming a 'better person'

Events

6 h. ago England cricketers slapped with World Cup curfew after boozy Ashes antics

England's shambolic tours of New Zealand and Australia over the winter were dogged by reports of excessive drinking and the ECB has responded ahead of the T20 World Cup

Politics

7 h. ago Viewers scorch SNL after Stranger Things actor makes vulgar joke about women's bodies: 'Is it always this terrible?'

Finn Wolfhard was one of the star guests on Saturday's show. He spoke about growing up onscreen and going through puberty while being in the spotlight.

Events

7 h. ago Michael Carrick did something unexpected vs Man City but it was what Manchester United needed

Manchester United's new era under interim head coach Michael Carrick got off to the best possible start on Saturday lunchtime.

Politics

7 h. ago Emma Raducanu recovers from sluggish start to cruise through at Australian Open

Raducanu beats world No 196 to make winning start in Melbourne

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7 h. ago ISIS sex slave raped by terror chief with his wife's help during 7

WARNING, GRAPHIC CONTENT: Sipan Khalil was abducted and sold to ISIS commanders at the age of just 15. She was forced to endure years of rape, hunger, humiliation and violence

Events

8 h. ago Emma Raducanu recovers form sluggish start to cruise through at Australian Open

Raducanu beats world No 196 to make winning start in Melbourne

Politics

8 h. ago 7 used cars slashed the MOST in price at start of 2026 – including world

THE prices of the UK’s most in-demand used EVs and hybrid motors have fallen again, according to the latest AA Cars Used Car Index. But looking at the last three months of 2025, the pace of the decline has begun to slow. Their data reveals the average asking price for the 20 of the most...

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8 h. ago Emma Raducanu surprised to learn new nickname after winning start to Australian Open

The locals in Melbourne have taken to calling the British No 1 ‘Raddo’ after she opened her campaign with a straight-sets win

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8 h. ago The tiny town that Vladimir Putin could use as an excuse to invade Nato

Tim Wilsey, a former diplomat, has warned that the brutal Russian leader's 'project' is not yet finished as he anticipates Putin will 'have a good year in 2026'.

Politics

9 h. ago Dictator ousted but regime intact – what next for Venezuela’s opposition?

The US snatched Nicolás Maduro but, frozen out by Trump, anti-government activists are unsure how to proceedAs the harsh reality sets in that Venezuela’s authoritarian regime remains essentially unchanged even without Nicolás Maduro, activists who have spent years fighting for the country’s return to democracy are unsure about what the next steps should be.They agree that the country should very soon either hold new elections or install the retired diplomat Edmundo González – widely believed to have won the 2024 election – but neither option appears to be on the White House’s agenda at the moment. Continue reading...

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9 h. ago Man left speechless after seeing what arrives when ordering drink in Dubai bar

A man revealed the moment he was left speechless when receiving a cocktail he ordered at a bar in Dubai. The video racked up thousands of views since it was shared on TikTok

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