89 m. ago Sunday Brunch labelled a 'tough watch' as fans 'cringe' at awkward interview

Sunday Brunch is back for the first time in 2026 but this series didn't get off to the best start.

Sport

8 h. ago Emma Raducanu ruled out of United Cup opener in false start to new season

British No 1 withdraws from clash with Naomi Osaka due to injuryKatie Swan replaces former US Open champion to play for Team GBEmma Raducanu remains hopeful that she will be able to compete this week at the United Cup after her 2026 season began with a concerning false start when she was forced to withdraw from her opening match in Perth.Raducanu pulled out of her highly anticipated clash with Naomi Osaka just an hour before play began but a significantly weakened Great Britain team admirably battled hard in the searing heat. Billy Harris, who had replaced the British men’s No 1 Jack Draper, opened the tie with a strong win, defeating Shintaro Mochizuki 7-6 (4), 6-3. Raducanu was replaced by Katie Swan. Continue reading...

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22 h. ago Emmerdale fans 'work out' who's still alive in 'telling' clue over cruel twist

It's been an explosive start to 2026 for the ITV soap

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27 h. ago Arsenal handed massive boost as Declan Rice spotted with squad ahead of Bournemouth clash

Positive news for Arsenal fans as Gunners bid to start 2026 with a win

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27 h. ago Why more UK SMEs are reviewing their business bank account at the start of 2026 (aff)

As firms reset budgets for the year ahead, many are discovering their business bank account could be quietly costing them money.

Economics

33 h. ago UK weather: Full list of places hit with Met Office snow and ice warnings TODAY

The Met Office says Brits should expect "a prolonged spell of very cold weather for the start of 2026", and it has issued several weather warnings for snow and ice

Events

33 h. ago The Scottish town that celebrates New Year on January 11 with spectacular fire festival

One seaside settlement will be celebrating the start of 2026 twice.

Events

45 h. ago Donald Trump's unhinged start to 2026: his aspirin habit and wild McDonalds order

New year, same old Donald Trump - beefing with foreign leaders on social, chickening out on tariffs - only this time we know about his prodigious aspirin habit

Politics

45 h. ago From Donald Trump to Benjamin Netanyahu, let 2026 be a year of reckoning | Jonathan Freedland

These malign figures will do anything to avoid paying for the harm they have done, but accountability must eventually come to bothIt’s not quite a new year resolution, and it’s certainly not a prediction. Think of it instead as a hope or even a plea for the next 12 months. May the coming year see those leaders who have done so much damage to their own countries, and far beyond, at last be called to account. Let 2026 be a year of reckoning.Start with the man whose reach is longest, by dint of the mighty power he wields. Such is the nature of the US electoral system that Donald Trump, who returned to power less than a year ago, will face the judgment of voters in 10 months’ time. His name will not be on the ballot but, make no mistake, the midterm elections of 3 November will deliver a verdict on the second Trump presidency.Jonathan Freedland is a Guardian columnistGuardian newsroom: Year One of Trumpism: Is Britain Emulating the US? On Wednesday 21 January 2026, join Jonathan Freedla...

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47 h. ago Forget Smeg, if I was to start my kitchen from scratch in 2026 these are the products I'd be getting instead

If I was building my kitchen from scratch or wanted to upgrade, there are some brands I would probably avoid and some I would recommend to people over and over again.

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47 h. ago Met Office urges UK households to 'think ahead' as snow and ice warnings issued

2026 has gotten off to a very chilly start - and the Met Office has some advice

Events

48 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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50 h. ago Two Premium Bonds savers start 2026 with £100,000 prizes from holdings below £5,000

Two Premium Bonds savers have sprung into the new year with big Premium Bonds prizes won with small holdings.

Economics

51 h. ago Kate and William are STILL not in touch with Harry, but she thinks life's 'too short' to get hung up on him and jokes about her 'feral' children, intimate portrait reveals

A new intimate profile of Kate reveals that she is in good health at the start of 2026 and there is still zero contact at all with the Duke and Duchess of Sussex.

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53 h. ago PDC World Darts Championships 2026 Semi Finals: Prize money, quarter final results, format, odds, schedule, when is Luke Littler's next match?

We’re down to the last four at the Ally Pally - and one darter is going to have a hugely profitable start to 2026.

Sport

65 h. ago Arne Slot's penalty comment was spot on after insipid Liverpool display vs Leeds

LIVERPOOL 0-0 LEEDS: Arne Slot watched his side fail to capitalise on drop points by their top-four rivals as their 2026 got off to a disappointing start at Anfield

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69 h. ago Stormzy reveals he was 'dying a slow death' after hard year in honest statement

Stormzy took to social media to share a lengthy candid statement as he gets ready to make a fresh start in 2026 and 'embrace' the 'chaos'

Events

2 d. ago Mike and Zara Tindall's son Lucas, 4, pulls faces and monkeys around during family day out at Cheltenham

Princess Anne's daughter, 44, brought her children and nieces to Cheltenham for a spirited start to 2026, and it appeared to be a resolutely fun outing for her youngest son, Lucas, four.

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3 d. ago In Pictures: Cold water courage to start the new year as swimmers dive into 2026

Inflatables, selfies and creative costumes helped take the edge off as swimmers gathered on UK beaches for the chilly tradition.

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3 d. ago World celebrates start of 2026 with spectacular New Year's Eve firework displays

World celebrates start of 2026 with spectacular New Year's Eve firework displays  Daily Express

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