20 m. ago Reform UK’s London mayor candidate condemned for burqa stop and search remarks

Laila Cunningham accused of endangering Muslims after saying: ‘If you’re hiding your face, you’re hiding it for a criminal reason’Reform UK’s mayoral candidate for London has been accused of endangering Muslims after she said women wearing the burqa should be subject to stop and search.Laila Cunningham, who was announced as Reform’s candidate for the 2028 mayoral elections last week, said no one should cover their face “in an open society”, adding: “It has to be assumed that if you’re hiding your face, you’re hiding it for a criminal reason.” Continue reading...

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28 m. ago 'I rejected Lionel Messi's request – I told him please don't ask me that'

Lionel Messi was told to stick to his day job after he asked Novak Djokovic for some help

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31 m. ago Anthony Watson's reassuring Bath Rugby message ahead of Friday night clash with Edinburgh

The reigning Gallagher PREM champions suffered a rare home defeat over Christmas, beaten 41-21 by a rotated Northampton Saints side, before they needed a last-minute Arthur Green try to see off Exeter Chiefs a week later

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36 m. ago ITV star Jeff Brazier recalls 'special day' with sons Freddy and Bobby as Loose Women takes on viral trend

Jeff was one of many ITV stars taking part in the 2016 throwback challenge

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37 m. ago Nurses backed in tribunal harassment case after trans colleague 'stared at them' in female changing rooms

Eight members of the Day Surgery Unit at Darlington Memorial Hospital brought a claim against County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust after Rose Henderson was allowed to use the women’s changing facilities

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37 m. ago Trump threatens tariffs against those who oppose him taking Greenland

President raises pressure on European allies as US envoy says deal to take island ‘should and will be made’Fear in Greenland as threat of invasion loomsDonald Trump has threatened to impose tariffs on countries that do not “go along” with his plan to annex Greenland, increasing pressure on European allies who have opposed his effort to take over the Arctic territory.After a tense week in which Nato allies deployed troops to the largely autonomous territory, which is part of the Danish kingdom, the US president announced he might punish countries that do not support his plans to take over Greenland, using force if necessary. Continue reading...

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78 m. ago People in Minneapolis and St Paul: what is life like in the Twin Cities right now?

We want to hear from people in Minnesota about the surge of thousands of federal immigration agents in the areaThousands of federal immigration agents have been sent into Minneapolis in recent days, with protests taking place in Minnesota and across the country in response to last week’s shooting of Renee Good by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer.The American Civil Liberties Union has filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration, accusing federal immigration authorities in Minnesota of racial profiling and unlawful arrests. Continue reading...

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82 m. ago Football Daily | Stand up, if you love Afcon! Caf decision baffling after vintage edition

Sign up now! Sign up now! Sign up now? Sign up now!The 2025 Africa Cup of Nations reaches its big finale in 2026 on Sunday, having rolled on through the annual festive time warp, outlasting Enzo Maresca, Ruben Amorim and Ryan Mason Xabi Alonso. Some Premier League teams will have played games in four different competitions by the time they welcome their players home. Wedged into the domestic calendar’s most crowded months, Afcon can get overlooked and more’s the pity, because the 2025-26 tournament has been a vintage edition. The group stage may have lacked big surprises but was still packed with late twists, ridiculous goals and dramatic storylines. Two different coaches named Cameroon squads amid a pre-tournament power struggle; their first opponents, Gabon, were disbanded by their government after going out early (a decision quietly reversed this week). Sudan and Mozambique earned historic victories, bringing light to fans suffering through conflict. We were introduced to Kuka Mb...

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83 m. ago Zipcar confirms it is ceasing UK operations as hopes of it staying in London fail

Drivers will see their accounts deactivated in 30 day’s time, while customers will be unable to make new bookings

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85 m. ago Premier League preview: Bad day for Palace, Carrick responds to Keane and Rice ‘all good’ with Arsenal coach

Here are some of the biggest stories ahead of another huge weekend in the Premier League.

Sport

91 m. ago Ranvir Singh’s burgundy jumpsuit hailed a ‘good fit’ is now £80 off and selling fast

If you’ve been eyeing up Ranvir Singh’s statement jumpsuit on Good Morning Britain this week then you’re in luck, because it’s now got a huge £80 off – but you’ll have to be quick

Economics

98 m. ago Xbox gamers can play EA Sports FC 26 and Madden NFL 26 for free this weekend

EA Sports Week returns to Xbox with Free Play Days giving players the chance to try EA Sports FC 26, Madden NFL 26 and more titles completely free this weekend

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1 hour ago The Welsh rugby briefing: Brace yourselves for a pivotal week that could change everything

The coming days could be decisive for the WRU's plans

Sport

1 hour ago Five things to do in Greater Manchester this weekend as Derby fever mounts

Light concerts, clog dancing, match day screenings and a market.... It's set to be a good one!

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2 h. ago Prince Harry set to give evidence next week in celebrity privacy trial

The Duke of Sussex is one of a group of high profile people taking action against the publisher of the Daily Mail

Politics

2 h. ago BBC could soon make programmes for release first on YouTube under deal

Plan follows pressure on broadcaster to put more content on platform, but raises questions about licence feeUK politics live – latest updatesThe BBC could soon make programmes for YouTube, after being put under pressure to produce more content on the increasingly dominant digital platform.The corporation would begin making some content released first on the platform under proposals that could be announced as soon as next week as it seeks to reach younger viewers, who are the heaviest users of YouTube. Continue reading...

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2 h. ago Brooklyn Beckham and wife Nicola Peltz enjoy a bottle of his estranged mum Victoria's favourite £5K wine after his parents win support of British public amid family feud

The aspiring chef, 26, first treated the billionaire heiress to the Screaming Eagle Souvenir Blanc while celebrating her 31st birthday earlier this week.

Society

2 h. ago What’s the easiest way to get healthy? I tried biohacking my life to live longer

Small changes to sleep, diet, and exercise can have significant benefits – and I’m all for barely perceptible adjustmentsA week into the first lockdown of the pandemic, I vowed I would never set foot in a gym again. This pledge seemed in keeping with the confused fatalism of the moment, but it turned out to be one of the few promises to myself I have ever kept.Since then I’ve become a fan of evidence suggesting that minimal changes to one’s lifestyle make a big difference to overall health, and this week there was more: a new study from the University of Sydney found that even small changes to three key behaviours – sleep, diet, and exercise – can have significant benefits. For those with the least healthy habits, an additional 5 minutes of sleep, 2 minutes more exercise and minimal dietary adjustments could add another year of life. Continue reading...

Society

2 h. ago Can the tiniest of changes to sleep, diet and exercise help me live longer?

A study found small changes to key behaviours can have significant benefits, and I’m all for barely perceptible adjustmentsA week into the first lockdown of the pandemic, I vowed I would never set foot in a gym again. This pledge seemed in keeping with the confused fatalism of the moment, but it turned out to be one of the few promises to myself I have ever kept.Since then I’ve become a fan of evidence suggesting that minimal changes to one’s lifestyle make a big difference to overall health, and this week there was more: a study from the University of Sydney found that even small changes to three key behaviours – sleep, diet, and exercise – can have significant benefits. For those with the least healthy habits, an additional five minutes of sleep, two minutes more exercise and minimal dietary adjustments could add another year of life. Continue reading...

Events

2 h. ago Ministers bid to quell alarm over Nigel Farage's vow to unveil a LABOUR defector to Reform next week

Reform have paraded two switchers from the Tories in recent days - first former chancellor Nadhim Zahawi and then ex-leadership hopeful Robert Jenrick.

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