34 m. ago Lisa Cook vows to maintain Fed’s ‘political independence’ after supreme court appears skeptical of Trump’s push to fire her– live

Several justices question Trump’s attempt to fire Federal Reserve governor including Kavanaugh, who says firing Cook could ‘shatter’ Fed’s independenceUS supreme court appears skeptical of Trump’s bid to oust Lisa Cook from Fed boardHouse Republicans are starting a push on Wednesday to hold former president Bill Clinton and former secretary of state Hillary Clinton in contempt of Congress over the Jeffrey Epstein investigation, opening the prospect of the House using one of its most powerful punishments against a former president for the first time.The contempt proceedings are an initial step toward a criminal prosecution by the Department of Justice that, if successful, could send the Clintons to prison.They’re not above the law. We’ve issued subpoenas in good faith.For five months we’ve worked with them. And time’s up. Continue reading...

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35 m. ago Chelsea v Pafos, Newcastle v PSV, Juventus v Benfica, and more: Champions League – live

⚽ Champions League updates from the 8pm GMT kick-offs⚽ Live scoreboard | Table | Follow us on Bluesky | Mail LukeBelow the zigzagging contrails that paint the blue Brussels sky, Christian Burgess is reflecting on the latest chapters of his extraordinary journey, those since joining Royale Union Saint‑Gilloise almost six years ago. At the time he felt that his career was at risk of stagnating, but after rummaging Wikipedia to get a handle on the club and learning of their big ambitions, it felt a leap of faith worth taking.Even so, there is a detectable disbelief at how that decision led him to the Champions League and an unlikely reunion with Harry Kane, with whom he last duelled as an 18-year-old on trial at Tottenham more than 15 years ago. On Wednesday Union play at Bayern Munich in arguably the biggest match in their history, knowing a positive result would keep alive their chances of advancing to the knockout stage. Continue reading...

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72 m. ago An expected major winter storm already has some leagues reshuffling games this week

One year after a winter storm forced postponements across major U.S. sports, another weather system is prompting a reshuffling of games this week and threatened to wreak havoc on the weekend schedule

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82 m. ago Met Office issues snow warning for 9 areas following 'danger to life' alert

New maps from the Met Office show exactly where snow could fall over the next few days, with the forecasters expecting intense and disruptive weather for the UK

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83 m. ago Brit Awards 2026: Nominations in full with Olivia Dean, Lily Allen and Sam Fender vying for top prizes

Ceremony will take place in Manchester for the first time in the award show’s history

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83 m. ago Scott Brown on rising Ayr United expectations as he hits two years in Somerset Park hotseat

The United boss insists rising expectations around Somerset Park are a sign of a positive future.

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90 m. ago Pictured: Woman, 87, who died 'after falling in pothole' and breaking her hip

Beryl Barrett died on Christmas Day aged 87 after she clipped the wheel of her walking aid and fell backwards onto the road while crossing near her home in the market town of Warsop, Notts.

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91 m. ago Supreme court justices appear skeptical about Trump’s push to fire Fed governor Lisa Cook – live

Conservative justice Brett Kavanaugh says that precedent set by firing Cook could ‘weaken, if not shatter’ Federal Reserve’s independenceUS supreme court considers Trump’s bid to fire Lisa Cook from Fed boardHouse Republicans are starting a push on Wednesday to hold former president Bill Clinton and former secretary of state Hillary Clinton in contempt of Congress over the Jeffrey Epstein investigation, opening the prospect of the House using one of its most powerful punishments against a former president for the first time.The contempt proceedings are an initial step toward a criminal prosecution by the Department of Justice that, if successful, could send the Clintons to prison.They’re not above the law. We’ve issued subpoenas in good faith.For five months we’ve worked with them. And time’s up. Continue reading...

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99 m. ago ‘A new aristocracy’: Jonathan Anderson muses on eccentricity at Dior menswear show

Musée Rodin was the venue for the designer’s second men’s show for the house, and he sought to shun normalityHe is one of fashion’s greatest ruminators so where better than the Musée Rodin in Paris to stage Jonathan Anderson’s second menswear show for Dior. Guests including the actors Robert Pattinson and Mia Goth, and Formula One driver Lewis Hamilton wandered past Auguste Rodin’s The Thinker as they made their way to their seats on Wednesday afternoon.Speaking backstage before the show, Anderson, dressed in his signature faded Levi’s jeans and a navy cashmere sweater, described the collection as “another character study”, explaining that this time he set out to explore “the idea of a new aristocracy”, questioning “what it means today” and “what can it be?” The-41-year old designer said when it came to the social hierarchy he wanted to “ignore the aspect of money” and instead home in on “their eccentricity”. Continue reading...

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1 hour ago Brits 2026 nominees in full: Olivia Dean, Lola Young, Lily Allen and Jade

The ceremony will take place on Saturday February 28, with Jack Whitehall returning to host for a sixth time

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2 h. ago Cruz Beckham spotted for first time since Brooklyn's scathing attack on family

Brooklyn's younger brother Cruz broke his cover in public for the first time after Brooklyn launched a scathing online attack on their parents Sir David and Victoria

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2 h. ago Cruz Beckham seen in public for first time since bro Brooklyn's scathing attack on family

Brooklyn's younger brother Cruz broke his cover in public for the first time after Brooklyn launched a scathing online attack on their parents Sir David and Victoria

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2 h. ago Scotland weather: Met Office rain warning upgraded to amber as forecasters say flooding 'likely'

Up to 150 mm of rain is expected in some areas.

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2 h. ago 61 of the best gifts for women 2026: Top present ideas for her

Surprise her with something she'll never expect. No vacuums allowed.

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2 h. ago Conservative justices appear skeptical about Trump’s push to fire Fed governor Lisa Cook – live

Supreme court justice Brett Kavanaugh says that precedent set by firing Cook could ‘weaken, if not shatter’ Federal Reserve’s independenceUS supreme court considers Trump’s bid to fire Lisa Cook from Fed boardHouse Republicans are starting a push on Wednesday to hold former president Bill Clinton and former secretary of state Hillary Clinton in contempt of Congress over the Jeffrey Epstein investigation, opening the prospect of the House using one of its most powerful punishments against a former president for the first time.The contempt proceedings are an initial step toward a criminal prosecution by the Department of Justice that, if successful, could send the Clintons to prison.They’re not above the law. We’ve issued subpoenas in good faith.For five months we’ve worked with them. And time’s up. Continue reading...

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2 h. ago Strictly Come Dancing reveals first look in new tour pictures

The BBC series is going on the road in just a few days time

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2 h. ago Middle powers assemble? Trump disorder prompts talk of new liberal alliances

As Mark Carney, Emmanuel Macron and Ursula von der Leyen decide ‘to live in truth’, what will it take for Starmer to call out Trump?Davos live – latest updatesDonald Trump has told the Davos economic forum “without us, most countries would not even work”, but for the first time in decades, many western leaders have come to the opposite conclusion: they will function better without the US.Individually and collectively, they have decided “to live in truth” – the phrase used by the Czech dissident Vaclav Havel and referenced by the Canadian prime minister, Mark Carney, in his widely praised speech at Davos on Tuesday. They will no longer pretend the US is a reliable ally, or even that the old western alliance exists. Continue reading...

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2 h. ago Air Force One’s recent history of malfunctions after Trump forced to delay arrival in Davos

The Boeing plane taking Donald Trump to Switzerland had to make a dramatic U-turn on Tuesday night, not the first time a presidential aircraft has suffered a fault, forcing a change of plans

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2 h. ago Mercy review – Chris Pratt takes on AI judge Rebecca Ferguson in ingenious sci

It is the year 2029 and an LA cop finds himself accused of murdering his wife. He has 90 minutes to clear his name before robo-justice sends him downIrish writer Marco van Belle delivers an entertaining script for this real time futurist thriller-satire set in LA in 2029, in a world (as they say) where AI is wholly responsible for assessing criminal guilt or innocence. You’ve heard of RoboCop. This is RoboJustice. Veteran Russian-Kazakh film-maker Timur Bekmambetov directs, bringing his usual robust approach to the big action sequences, and Chris Pratt stars as the LAPD cop accused of murder. (Longtime Pratt fans will appreciate a cameo appearance here of Pratt’s fellow cast-member from TV’s Parks and Recreation, Jay Jackson, effectively reprising his performance as sonorous TV newsreader Perd Hapley.)The film’s ostensible target is the insidious power of AI, though the movie partakes of today’s liberal opinion doublethink, in which we all solemnly concur that AI is very worrying wh...

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2 h. ago From Ashes hangover to subcontinental scars as England bid to rewrite history

Harry Brook’s side begin Sri Lanka ODI series in poor form but confidence is needed ahead of crucial winter periodA subcontinental World Cup to close an Ashes winter? History tells us this does not end well for England. In 2014 a whitewash in Australia was followed by a group-stage exit at the World T20 with a 45-run defeat to the Netherlands in Chattogram. In 2011 the 50-over side – largely made up of Test regulars – was brutalised by Kevin O’Brien in Bengaluru before exiting with a 10-wicket quarter-final loss to Sri Lanka at the Premadasa Stadium in Colombo. Vic Marks, writing for the Observer, wondered beforehand if England had “anything left to give” after so many months on the road.And so to the Premadasa again, 15 years on, this time without the goodwill of a recent series victory in Australia. The first one-day international against Sri Lanka will begin just two weeks after Alex Carey struck the winning runs at the SCG, and open the second half of England’s winter, with thre...

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