91 m. ago Gen X is entering its grandparent era – and it’s hitting different

From Britpop pin-ups becoming granddads to the wildness of Sally Wainwright’s ‘Riot Women’ – being a grandparent isn’t exactly what it used to be. Cool and often chaotic – possibly more selfish – there’s a new vibe in town, Louise Chunn reports

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91 m. ago Killers film themselves opening family's gifts before unleashing unthinkable act

Police discovered grim footage at a scene of horrors as two robbers unleashed hell on a family who had just arrived for their Christmas getaway

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98 m. ago ‘Am I going to heaven, chat?’: SNL’s Trump stops by teen podcast to ramble about No Kings, war and George Santos

SNL lampoons president’s decision to commute the prison sentence of disgraced congressman

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2 h. ago Cheat the internet: Kylie Jenner blasted for fake police clip, and the rest of the week's viral stories

The stories lighting up social media this week

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2 h. ago Trump posts AI video of himself flying KING TRUMP jet and bombing protesters with brown liquid

The president’s video comes after weeks of Republican complaints about violent political rhetoric on the left

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3 h. ago 'I'm one of Man Utd's most expensive signings – I was very close to joining Liverpool instead'

Antony joined Manchester United from Ajax in 2022 for a reported fee of over £80million but his time at Old Trafford ended in disaster

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5 h. ago NFL Weather Report for Rams vs. Jaguars Includes Rain, Wind in London

NFL Weather Report for Rams vs. Jaguars Includes Rain, Wind in London  Action Network

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5 h. ago Paris Fury says boxer husband Tyson will be 'teary and emotional' when he walks their daughter Venezuela, 16, down the aisle

Last month, fans were left shocked as Paris shared a video showing Noah proposing to Venezuela at her glamorous 16th birthday party.

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6 h. ago Dramatic video shows effect of savage flash flood which engulfed Brit holiday spot as other resorts declare state of emergency 

Raging torrents surround properties as they surged past brick buildings and leaving many cars at a stand still.

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7 h. ago Result expected in confidence vote on Oxford Union president

George Abaraonye faced controversy over comments about the killing of US campaigner Charlie Kirk.

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7 h. ago Verstappen takes F1 US GP pole after sprint victory to turn up heat on Norris and Piastri

Lando Norris is second on grid, Oscar Piastri is sixthMax Verstappen won sprint after McLarens collidedMax Verstappen claimed pole position for the US Grand Prix with an immense lap for Red Bull at the Circuit of the Americas. However the day was marked by yet another incident between the two world championship contenders Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri, with the latter crashing into Norris on the opening lap of the sprint race taking them both out and leaving McLaren with a headache as to how they manage their drivers.Verstappen had been all but untouchable throughout qualifying, his lead over Norris in second place was a full three-tenths, an age on this track. However in what is an increasingly tense title fight Piastri’s difficult weekend continued as he managed only sixth on the grid. Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton took third and fifth for Ferrari, with Mercedes’ George Russell in fourth. Continue reading...

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7 h. ago Morocco's Gen Z protesters demand accountability and education reform

Youth-led protesters have returned to the streets in Morocco after a short hiatus

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8 h. ago Neighbours star Jason Donovan 'is set to join cast of Emmerdale for surprise Christmas appearance'

Emmerdale is reportedly set to welcome a familiar face from down under - Neighbours legend Jason Donovan.

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8 h. ago Aston Villa reportedly told stewards they could miss Maccabi Tel Aviv match

Club cited possible safety ‘concerns’ after West Midlands police decided to ban Maccabi fans from fixtureAston Villa told matchday stewards they would not have to work during the club’s Europa League fixture against the Israeli football team Maccabi Tel Aviv, citing possible “concerns” over safety, it has been reported.West Midlands police decided to ban Maccabi fans from the forthcoming match, after saying the force would not be able to police the fixture safely owing to “violent clashes and hate crime offences” at a previous match in Amsterdam in 2024. Continue reading...

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8 h. ago US warns Hamas planning attack on Palestinian civilians in apparent violation of Gaza ceasefire

The U.S. State Department says it has “credible reports” that Hamas could violate the ceasefire with an attack on Palestinian civilians in Gaza

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8 h. ago Andrew told Met to dig up dirt on Virginia Giuffre: Police launch probe as email reveals he procured private data for smear campaign

A bombshell email exposes how Andrew asked his taxpayer-funded Met bodyguard to investigate Virginia Giuffre and passed him her date of birth and confidential social security number.

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9 h. ago Voting ends in no confidence ballot of Oxford Union president

George Abaraonye faced controversy for comments over the killing of US campaigner Charlie Kirk.

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9 h. ago William not satisfied with Andrew outcome and will ban from coronation – report

Heir to the throne William was consulted on the decision that led to Andrew relinquishing his dukedom on Friday.

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9 h. ago Ryan Thomas only had '£1 left' in business account after ITV show axed

Former Coronation Street star Ryan Thomas reportedly only had £1 left in his business account following the cancellation of his prime time ITV show 99 To Beat

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10 h. ago Strictly viewers in stitches as Claudia Winkleman recreates THAT Coldplay 'kiss cam' moment during live show

The host joined musical director Dave Arch to poke fun at the viral moment just before George Clarke took to the floor to dance to Coldplay's hit Viva La Vida.

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