42 m. ago Netflix is facing its biggest problem: the Stranger Things cliff

For the streaming service, the impending end of its flagship series represents an existential crisis, writes Louis Chilton

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53 m. ago 'I'm an iconic singer with dementia, this Christmas there is a gift the disease can't take'

Amarillo singer Tony Christie, 82, was diagnosed with dementia in 2023. Here the Yorkshireman opens up movingly about the power of music to 'unlock memories you think you've lost'

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91 m. ago Singer Tom Grennan on the Hackney street that broke his heart, Elton John and becoming teetotal

He’s top of the charts, he’s pals with Elton John — the future looks bright for Tom Grennan. But the singer-songwriter takes Craig McLean for a trip down memory lane along the Hackney street that inspired his new album

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99 m. ago Good Morning Britain star 'emotional' as he opens up on dad's dementia battle

Good Morning Britain star Rob Rinder made a heartfelt admission on Friday

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1 hour ago How Palmeiras and Flamengo became South America’s football superpowers

Libertadores Cup final sees the latest chapter in a rivalry that is dominating the continent thanks to European levels of funding and player recruitmentTo the surprise of few and the despair of many, it will be either Palmeiras or Flamengo lifting the Copa Libertadores trophy on Saturday at Lima’s Estadio Monumental. With this year’s final, one of these two Brazilian giants will have won five of the last seven editions, a run that underlines how both clubs have transformed themselves into South American super clubs, reshaping the competitive landscape in the process.Yet this final is more than another chapter in Brazil’s dominance, broken only by River Plate’s 2018 triumph in the past nine years. It marks the latest peak in a decade-long evolution that has seen Palmeiras and Flamengo grow into institutions with European-scale reach, resources and expectations. Their rise has altered the logic of the Libertadores itself, its transfer market, its competitive balance, even its sense of...

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1 hour ago Iga Swiatek: ‘I didn’t want to give any points for free – it’s a Wimbledon final and I wanted to win’

SW19 champion baffled by post-match suggestions she should have let Amanda Anisimova win one game in grand slam final as she turns focus to Australian Open in 2026In the coming months, if and when her schedule allows, Iga Swiatek will make a pilgrimage to London and the All England Club, the scene of her biggest and, she admits, most surprising triumph. In July, the 24-year-old won her first Wimbledon title and sixth grand slam title in all, crushing a hapless Amanda Anisimova 6-0, 6-0 in the final.It was the undoubted highlight of an up-and-down year for the Pole, who struggled on her best surface of clay but who will end 2025 ranked No 2, her fourth year in a row finishing inside the world’s top two. Continue reading...

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1 hour ago Green days: Ben Ainslie’s new team lead the way on and out of the water | Emma John

The SailGP championship harnesses sailors’ competitive instincts in the cause of sustainability as teams vie to be the greenest of them allBritish sailors have always been a belligerent bunch. Francis Drake, Lord Nelson, Admiral Cunningham and, of course, Sir Ben Ainslie. The most successful Olympian in sailing’s history is also the sport’s equivalent of The Hulk: you really don’t want to make him angry.So perhaps it’s a good thing that there has been plenty to annoy him this year, not least that acrimonious split from his America’s Cup team owner, Sir Jim Ratcliffe. In true Ainslie style, it only seems to have made him more dangerous. His Emirates GBR team top the SailGP championship going into this weekend’s grand final. And on Wednesday, they were named 2025 winners of its Impact League, which ranks the racing teams on the contribution they have made to their social and natural environment. Continue reading...

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2 h. ago Voices: ‘We used to be working people’: Pensioners defend triple lock after Reeves’ Budget

Our community reacted with outrage to James Moore’s column suggesting pensioners are being ‘mollycoddled’ by Rachel Reeves’s Budget

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2 h. ago Six ways to keep warm without central heating: Money saving hacks you need to know

As the temperature drops, many will be looking for alternative ways to keep warm that don't involve the heating. So here's our handy guide on staying cosy without hefty energy bills

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3 h. ago The Vatican has given Rosalía its blessing – are the days of finger

The pop star’s experimental, religious new album has found an unlikely fan in the Vatican, writes Fiona Sturges. Could this signal a new era of papal-pop culture diplomacy?

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8 h. ago How do I respond to someone who says ‘I’m not racist, but ... ’? | Leading questions

It’s important to express your disagreement: for their sake as much as yours, writes advice columnist Eleanor Gordon-Smith. But first decide on what you aim to accomplishRead more Leading questionsHow do I respond to someone who contributes to a conversation with “I’m not racist, but ” and then inevitably proceeds to say something racist, such as talking about immigrants on benefits or getting priority for housing?I’m referring to social occasions with people that I am not necessarily close to but rather acquaintances I may bump into semi-regularly. I feel myself getting simultaneously angry and tongue-tied and I mostly sit with my frustration to maintain some sense of harmony in the group.Sign up for the fun stuff with our rundown of must-reads, pop culture and tips for the weekend, every Saturday morning Continue reading...

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8 h. ago TOM UTLEY: After writing for 50 years, this is my last column. So why did one of my greatest triumphs involve what I thought was a bunch of demented housewives?

Someone asked me the other day to name the proudest achievements of my 50-year career in journalism. I found it a hard one to answer.

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9 h. ago The best pieces in H&M’s Black Friday sale, according to a shopping writer

The high street brand is offering up to 40 per cent off in its Black Friday sale

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9 h. ago The best Lookfantastic Black Friday deals, handpicked by our beauty writer

Alongside rounding up the retailer’s best Black Friday deals, I’ve also secured you an exclusive discount on two of my favourite brands

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9 h. ago Tom Fletcher song for Paddington The Musical tipped for Christmas number one

A new version of One Of Us, sung by Fletcher, was released as a single on Friday.

Culture

9 h. ago Inside the race for Christmas Number 1 as Paddington Bear launches bid to beat Kylie Minogue and Wham! to the top spot

THE race to crown the Christmas No1 will get under way in two weeks. And a dark horse, or should that be lovable bear, has entered the fray. Paddington has become a major contender with song One Of Us, which is actually sung by McFly’s Tom Fletcher, who wrote it for the new Paddington The...

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9 h. ago Horoscope today, November 29, 2025: Daily star sign guide from Mystic Meg

OUR much-loved astrologer Meg sadly died in 2023 but her column will be kept alive by her friend and protégée Maggie Innes. Read on to see what’s written in the stars for you today. ♈ ARIES March 21 to April 20 As Saturn takes a forward path you can breathe a sigh of relief, as...

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11 h. ago Rangers player ratings v Braga: Quartet of dismal 4s including player who is driving fans demented

How the Rangers players rated out of 10 against Braga

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11 h. ago Kalimuendo strikes in Nottingham Forest’s nostalgic European win over Malmö

“Champions of Europe, you’ll never sing that,” came the chant as Nottingham Forest supporters, not for the first time, enjoyed getting one over on Malmö. A lot has happened since Trevor Francis’s stooping header to clinch the European Cup in Munich in 1979 but Forest still cherish those days. A lot has also changed in the five weeks since Sean Dyche took the reins, Forest reinvigorated and a comfortable win thanks to goals by Arnaud Kalimuendo, Ryan Yates and Nikola Milenkovic enhanced their hope of qualifying for the Europa League knockout phase.For Forest, this victory – against a Malmö side that had not played for almost three weeks after finishing sixth in their domestic league – represented a third straight win in all competitions and further built on the momentum gained from last weekend’s success at Liverpool. This was a re-run of Forest’s European Cup triumph in name but the game itself was free of any jeopardy or jitters. Continue reading...

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13 h. ago Tom Brady leaves NFL Thanksgiving viewers in awe of his stunning $500,000 watch on Fox's coverage

Tom Brady may not have been celebrating Thanksgiving with family on Thursday, but he still had plenty to be thankful for as he called the NFL matinee from Detroit.

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