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Oscar nominations 2026’s biggest snubs and surprises
This year’s Oscar nods threw up a series of shock omissions and lovely inclusions
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Trump whisperers, bullying and leaked texts: World leaders are still struggling to deal with the Rule of Don
Trump insisted everybody was ‘happy’ with him at the World Economic Forum in Davos. But European leaders face growing criticism for failing to push back against the US president, writes James C Reynolds
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The Traitors 2026 live: Major cliffhanger leaves Rachel’s fate up to chance as Stephen’s loyalty falters
Penultimate episode of the BBC series ended in a tense roundtable and a deadlock in votes
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Trump-Greenland latest: US president claims deal with Nato will give him ‘total access’ to Danish territory
US president angers allies by claiming Nato troops ‘stayed a little back’ from frontlines in Afghanistan
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MPs slam ‘abject failure’ over insulation scheme as victims up to £230k out of pocket
A senior MP has called the issue a ‘catastrophic fiasco’
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Retail sales see surprise December bounceback amid online boost
The Office for National Statistics said the total volume of retail sales is estimated to have risen by 0.4% in December. -
England Six Nations squad announcement live: Latest updates as Steve Borthwick faces big calls
Who will be included in England’s squad as they target a title tilt?
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Police seek man wanted in fatal shootings of 3 in small Australian town
Police are urging people in a small Australian town to stay indoors as they look for the man suspected of killing three people in a domestic violence-related shooting -
8 conversation tips to get kids to open up
To mark Children’s Mental Health Week, experts tell Lisa Salmon how parents can start chats with their kids if they’re worried. -
The dilemma facing Australia’s koala conservationists – too many koalas
Koala populations in some areas could grow ‘beyond what the ecosystem can sustain’, scientists say