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• Keir Starmer leadership challenge would be 'stupid idea', Rachel Reeves warns

  20-01-2026 18:20 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Appearing at the World Economic Forum in Davos, the Chancellor also said Labour's plan for the economy would 'reap dividends this year' as inflation begins to get back to target
  
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• Yorkshire Ripper victim's son relives 'unimaginable' terror 50 years after mum murdered

  20-01-2026 18:14 via mirror.co.uk
  
  For five decades Neil Jackson has been grieving his 'amazing mam', but now he is planning to be reunited with her in death. He wants to make sure he has a plot near her grave in Leeds
  
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• Prison officer who had sex with inmates while pals acted as lookouts is jailed

  20-01-2026 18:10 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Isabelle Dale, 23, has been jailed after she was caught having a sexual relationship with two inmates at HMP Coldingley - and found to have smuggled Spice into prison
  
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• Politician tells Donald Trump to 'f**k off' in blistering Greenland response

  20-01-2026 18:04 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Danish MEP Anders Vistisen, stood up in the European Parliament today and made his views on the Greenland crisis extremely clear
  
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• Who was rapist Pierce in Emmerdale and how did he die?

  20-01-2026 18:00 via metro.co.uk
  Pierce Harris hurt many people (Picture: ITV)During today’s episode of Emmerdale, Graham Foster (Andrew Scarborough) confronts Rhona Goskirk (Zoe Henry), six years on from his apparent murder.There are quite a few mentions of a man called Pierce Harris during these scenes and if you’re new to the show, you’re going to be sitting wondering who on earth he is.Fear not!Here’s everything you need to know about who Pierce Harris is, how he died, and his connection to recently
  
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• This ‘warming’ sex habit is a more X-rated version of spooning

  20-01-2026 18:00 via metro.co.uk
  Ever heard of something called cock warming? (Picture: Getty/Metro)Snuggling under the covers with someone you’re really into is pretty great.But when the spooning and cuddles just aren’t quite intimate enough — but you’re not up for a bed-shaking sex session — it turns out there’s another option: cock warming.A Reddit thread recently went viral after a woman admitted to enjoying falling asleep with her partner’s penis resting in her mouth.While it migh
  
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• Masterpiece war movie with ‘the most terrifying sequence ever filmed’ now streaming for free

  20-01-2026 18:00 via metro.co.uk
  A classic war movie starring Liam Neeson is now streaming for free (Picture: Moviestore/ Rex/ Shutterstock)A classic movie that swept the Oscars after featuring ‘the most terrifying sequence ever filmed’ is available for free on UK streaming.Steven Spielberg’s classic film Schindler’s list, which won a remarkable seven Academy Awards in one night in 1994, can be streamed for free on BBC iPlayer.Based on the 1982 fictional historical novel Schindler’s Ark – wh
  
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• Lucy Letby charges: Everything you need to know following major CPS announcement

  20-01-2026 17:55 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Lucy Letby, 36, was being investigated by the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) over evidence of 'deaths and non-fatal collapses of babies' at hospitals where she worked
  
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• Pair who neglected 52 dogs and exotic animals in horror home jailed

  20-01-2026 17:51 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Zoe Louise Graham and Lee Lock were sentenced at Swansea Crown Court after 52 dogs and a number of exotic animals including snakes and lizards were found in filthy conditions
  
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• Guildford leisure centre staff 'tried to save schoolboy's life after horror stabbing'

  20-01-2026 17:48 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Police said a 15-year-old boy, who has not yet been named, was stabbed to death in Guildford on Monday night, and that officers and members of the public desperately tried to save his life at the scene
  
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• Woman jailed for posting pictures of dad’s mistress on escort site says she’s not sorry

  20-01-2026 17:47 via metro.co.uk
  Eleanor Brown posted the photos on an escort website (Picture: PA)A woman who was jailed for three years after posting naked photos of her dad’s mistress on an escort site has said she isn’t remorseful.Eleanor Brown, 26, held a deep-seated grudge against her victim since she was a child after her dad, Geoff, cheated on her mother with her.The affair partner, who cannot be named for legal reasons, worked alongside Geoff as a police officer, but after ending the affair, they both stay
  
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• Prince William and Princess Kate clash and go head-to-head in curling match in Scotland

  20-01-2026 17:47 via mirror.co.uk
  
  While on a royal engagement in Stirling, the Prince and Princess of Wales hit the ice and showed off their competitive streak as they got a masterclass in curling from Team GB Olympians
  
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• Chelsea boss Liam Rosenior responds to Enzo Fernandez PSG transfer links

  20-01-2026 17:45 via metro.co.uk
  Liam Rosenior addressed speculation surrounding Enzo Fernandez’s future (Picture: Getty)Liam Rosenior labelled reports linking Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez with a summer move to Paris Saint-Germain as purely ‘speculation’.Fernandez has notched up eight goals and four assists so far this season in what has been an impressive campaign for the all-action midfielder.However, recent reports in the French media suggested that the Argentine had become unsettled at Stamford Bridg
  
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• Arsenal learn price to sign Brazilian wonderkid after transfer approach

  20-01-2026 17:43 via metro.co.uk
  Arsenal have reportedly held discussions to sign Corinthians midfielder Breno Bidon (Picture: Getty)Corinthians have set their asking price for highly rated youngster Breno Bidon, who has been heavily linked with Arsenal this January.Bidon is considered one of the most exciting young talents in Brazilian football having played a key role in Corinthians’ Copa do Brasil triumph last season.The 20-year-old midfielder also enjoyed success at international level just 12 months ago when he help
  
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• Killer exposed by own six-year-old child after playing 'hide and seek'

  20-01-2026 17:41 via mirror.co.uk
  
  In a series of events that occurred in Poland, a 35-year-old man who was wanted for murder got revealed to police by what was described as the "naivety" of his child
  
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• Brit, 54, is killed in Costa Blanca car crash after collision with vehicle driven by Belfast glamour model

  20-01-2026 17:41 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The unnamed 54-year-old was one of four British nationals - two men and two women all aged in their fifties - travelling in a Nissan Qashqai
  
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• Arsenal target strong finish to the season with showdown against Man City

  20-01-2026 17:40 via metro.co.uk
  Alessia Russo will be alongside captain Kim Little in Arsenal Women’s upcoming title clash against Manchester City (Photo by Alex Burstow/Arsenal FC via Getty Images)On Sunday, 8 February at 12pm, Arsenal Women return to the iconic Emirates Stadium to host Manchester City in a high-profile meeting between two of the league’s leading sides.City arrive in North London sitting top of the Barclays WSL table, while Arsenal are targeting a strong finish to the season and another
  
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• Shameless au pair posted smirking selfie of herself in bath with married boss months before murder of his wife

  20-01-2026 17:37 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Juliana Peres Magalhães, the Brazilian au pair who had an affair with married Brendan Banfield, posted a loved-up selfie with him in the bathtub just months before he allegedly killed his wife.
  
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• Revealed: Secret 'Washington Group' text chat European leaders use to vent about Trump whenever he does 'something wild'

  20-01-2026 17:37 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The informal messaging group, known as the 'Washington Group', brings together senior European figures who have grown accustomed to coordinating without Washington.
  
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• Matt Damon admits Netflix scripts are changed due to viewers’ phone habits

  20-01-2026 17:37 via metro.co.uk
  He’s an Oscar-winner, he’s starred in some of the biggest movies of the past couple of decades, and he’s now making his mark on Netflix alongside Ben Affleck in action thriller The Rip – already dubbed ‘most entertaining film of the year’ just days into 2026. But Matt Damon hasn’t held back when it comes to revealing the differences between watching a movie in the cinema and on a streaming platform – and how Netflix has addressed this to keep view
  
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• Teacher, 41, who was struck by lighting in tragic accident that killed his friend reveals horrific extent of his injuries

  20-01-2026 17:35 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  James Fernandez, 41, and his friend Yuri Botehlo, 36, were struck while mountain biking during a family 'trip of a lifetime' in Peru over Thanksgiving.
  
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• Coronation Street preview confirms Debbie’s shocking fate and Carla’s tearful dilemma

  20-01-2026 17:30 via metro.co.uk
  To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a webbrowser thatsupports HTML5 video Up Next Previous Page Next PageAt the start of 2026, lives changed when residents from Coronation Street and Emmerdale were caught up in a multi-vehicle pile up.The dramatic Corriedale crossover event kicked off when Aaron Dingle (Danny Miller) and John Sugden (Oliver Farnworth) crashed into a car that was being driven by the Swains from Coronation Street.Other characters from both soaps
  
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• Two-thirds of Brits support a social media ban for under-16s as Labour announces consultation on age limits amid threat of MPs' revolt

  20-01-2026 17:28 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  A survey conducted by The Good Growth Foundation think tank showed 66 per cent of respondents back an Australian-style ban for young people.
  
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• Pervert Northern Ireland pensioner jailed after sexual assaults

  20-01-2026 17:28 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Edward Allen, 70, was sentenced for two counts of sexual assault, and one count of sexual assault by penetration at Dungannon Crown Court in Northern Ireland yesterday
  
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• Man accused of killing Grindr date during 'high risk sex' found not guilty

  20-01-2026 17:25 via mirror.co.uk
  
  We'll be bringing you the very latest updates, pictures and video on this breaking news story.
  
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• Nintendo Switch 2 to get more expensive in 2026 predicts research firm

  20-01-2026 17:24 via metro.co.uk
  How much more would you pay for a Switch 2? (Nintendo)Between tariffs and the memory shortage, it’s believed Nintendo will ultimately raise the price of the Switch 2.Gaming has never been the cheapest hobby, but it’s only been growing more and more expensive as time goes on. Not only have Sony and Microsoft raised prices of their consoles and services multiple times, but it’s been suggested the PlayStation 6 and next Xbox could cost over £1,000.Nintendo has also begun ch
  
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• Nick Reiner is 'childlike' in jail and so out of it he cannot process the murders of his parents, insider claims

  20-01-2026 17:23 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The 32-year-old is accused of brutally stabbing Rob and Michele Reiner to death at their home in Brentwood, Los Angeles, on December 14.
  
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• We've heard that one before, Rachel! Reeves plays down the prospect of coming back for more tax after Budget raids

  20-01-2026 17:22 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Speaking to business chiefs in Davos, the Chancellor tried to reassure them that no more action would be needed to shore up the public finances.
  
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• Mother shared drinks with primary school teacher who murdered her son in 'sex game' while his body lay just metres away

  20-01-2026 17:21 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Primary school teacher Fiona Beal, 50, fatally stabbed Nicholas Billingham, 42, in an apparent sex game before burying his body in the garden of their Northampton home.
  
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• 'ChatGPT told me to jump 100 times every day and results are mind-blowing'

  20-01-2026 17:18 via mirror.co.uk
  
  A mum who asked ChatGPT for lifestyle advice claims she has seen remarkable changes after following the AI's suggestion to do 100 jumps every single day for 110 days
  
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• The ‘pinball method’ could be key to a more satisfying sex life

  20-01-2026 17:15 via metro.co.uk
  Have you tried ‘playing pinball’ in the bedroom? (Picture: GETTY)When it comes to sex, there’s no shortage of ways to spice up your time in the bedroom with plenty of new positions to try, toys to test out, and kinks to explore.However, many couples are guilty of following an ‘unspoken script’ when getting intimate and simply going through the motions of how they think sex is supposed to go.Sex and intimacy coach, Hannah Johnson, who is better known online as &lsqu
  
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• Island airport near UK could close after 90 years for ‘extended period’

  20-01-2026 17:15 via metro.co.uk
  Alderney Airport could close for almost a year in 2027 (Picture: Getty Images)Once upon a time, Alderney Airport was the first – and only – airport in the Channel Islands.Built in 1935, the neighbouring islands were only connected by air when Jersey Airport opened in 1937 and Guernsey in 1939.Now, 91 years later, the residents of Alderney face being cut off from its neighbours for an ‘extended period.’It’s all subject to an ongoing debate scheduled for February, bu
  
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• Guildford murder major update as police confirm teen stabbed to death was schoolboy

  20-01-2026 17:09 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Police launched a murder investigation after officers were called to a stabbing in Guildford, Surrey, yesterday evening after a boy was found dead
  
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• ‘People accused Ricky Gervais of stealing my joke – here’s the truth’

  20-01-2026 17:07 via metro.co.uk
  Both comedians had jokes about The Exorcist (Picture: PA/Instagram)In the world of stand-up comedy, joke theft is no laughing matter.Indeed, if a comic pinches a punchline or jacks a jape, it can end friendships, prompt physical threats, and even force legal action.So you’d expect comedians to be very careful when coming up with their material lest they be accused of plagiarism.Yet, accidents can happen, as Ricky Gervais has learned in recent weeks.The 64-year-old co-creator of The Office
  
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• Northern lights dazzle the UK amid aurora 'red alert'

  20-01-2026 17:06 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The dazzling lights have been spotted by stargazers across the country, from the Highlands to Penzance.
  
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• Brooklyn Beckham’s wedding guest claims he’s ‘telling the truth’ about Victoria’s dance

  20-01-2026 17:05 via metro.co.uk
  Brooklyn Beckham claimed his mum Victoria ‘hijacked’ his first dance (Picture: David M. Benett/Dave Benett/Getty Images for BVLGARI and EJAF)A guest at Brooklyn Beckham’s wedding has weighed in on the claim that Lady Victoria Beckham danced ‘inappropriately’ with him during his nuptials, in a since-deleted comment.Stavros Agapiou attended the 2022 wedding in Miami with his partner DJ Fat Tony.The couple attended the Palm Beach wedding in similar suits, as the DJ, 6
  
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• Unholy secrets of megachurch preacher who bedded dozens of women: Explicit videos and texts laid bare in sick claims

  20-01-2026 17:04 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The self-proclaimed 'apostle' boasted of being Jesus's best friend. But obscene new allegations are now sending shockwaves across America...
  
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• Stephen Hendry names disappointing, alarming and shocking players at the Masters

  20-01-2026 17:04 via metro.co.uk
  Six-time Masters champion Stephen Hendry was on punditry duty at the latest edition (Picture: Getty Images)Stephen Hendry has given his typically frank review of performances at last week’s Masters, with displays described as disappointing, shocking and alarming.Kyren Wilson lifted the Paul Hunter Trophy at Alexandra Palace on Sunday night, beating John Higgins 10-6 in the final.It was a strange tournament, in some ways, with the first round very peculiar as all eight matches finished wit
  
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• Brooklyn Beckham's awkward response to dad David's happy news and his two-word remark

  20-01-2026 17:04 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Brooklyn Beckham remained silent when father David Beckham enjoyed what he described as his "proudest moment," hinting at the tensions that it now appears have gone on for several years
  
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• The concealer and setting powder combo that keeps under‑eyes smooth all day

  20-01-2026 17:00 via metro.co.uk
  This one tiny, makeup change has altered the way I now do my makeup! (Picture: Metro/Scott Da Silva-Wells/Getty)
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  For years, concealer was the one step in my makeup routine that never quite sat how I wanted it to. No matter how carefully I applied it, it creased, clung to dry patches, or disappeared by midday. I assumed that it w
  
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• Woke wannabe LA mayor melts down during radio interview, says she deserves job because she's a MOTHER - then gets her own age wrong

  20-01-2026 16:58 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Los Angeles mayoral hopeful Rae Huang blundered her way through a radio interview, claiming she deserves the job as a mother and lashing out at the reporter.
  
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• Lucy Letby will not be charged with any more crimes, prosecutors announce after investigation into allegations of murder and attempted murder against nine infants

  20-01-2026 16:58 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Detectives have not provided enough evidence that she murdered or harmed any more babies, they said. It means the 36-year-old former neo-natal nurse will escape another trial.
  
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• Guildford woods knife murder victim is a 15-year-old schoolboy, police reveal as detectives say hunt for culprit is part of a 'fast-moving investigation'

  20-01-2026 16:58 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Police this morning launched a murder investigation after the knife attack unfolded last night at 6.10pm in woodland off Lido Road in Stoke Park.
  
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• Armed robbers steal thousands of pounds worth of Rolexes in brazen ram-raid of Knightsbridge store

  20-01-2026 16:58 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Police were called to the Bucherer Rolex Boutique at One Hyde Park at 10.53am following reports a group of men had barged in and threatened staff with weapons before stealing multiple items.
  
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• Piers Morgan risks wrath of Donald Trump as he tells England to BOYCOTT World Cup

  20-01-2026 16:54 via mirror.co.uk
  
  England are in the middle of their preparations for the 2026 World Cup but the Three Lions have been told to consider their spot at the tournament in the aftermath of Donald Trump’s tariff threats
  
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• Ignorant Americans dressing up as Jimmy Savile-inspired 28 Years Later characters horrified to discover TV sex offenders' crimes

  20-01-2026 16:54 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The latest installment in the film franchise landed in theatres last week to critical acclaim but it's Jack O'Connell's performance as cult leader Jimmy that has garnered the most attention.
  
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• Chelsea’s £56m January target compared to Arsenal star William Saliba

  20-01-2026 16:54 via metro.co.uk
  William Saliba is considered one of the best defenders in the world (Picture: Getty)Chelsea’s top January transfer target Jeremy Jacquet is ‘the real deal’ and has been compared to Arsenal defender William Saliba.Jacquet, 20, has emerged as Chelsea’s No. 1 target during the January transfer window.Despite only making 29 appearances for boyhood club Rennes in France, Jacquet is rated as one of the most exciting young players in Europe.Premier League leaders Arsenal have a
  
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• Disturbing moment US citizen with no criminal record is arrested by ICE in Minneapolis and marched out into snow in his underwear

  20-01-2026 16:51 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  ChongLy Thao, 56, was forcibly detained by federal agents on Sunday. His family said they denied him the chance to put on clothes or show his identification.
  
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• Glamorous MAGA lawmaker, 70, filmed THROTTLING another woman during prison catfight

  20-01-2026 16:50 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The 70-year-old MAGA loyalist was caught on camera grabbing the throat of another inmate in shocking surveillance footage from inside a Colorado prison.
  
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• Man jailed after what he did to vulnerable child, 13, in McDonald's disabled toilet

  20-01-2026 16:49 via mirror.co.uk
  
  James Hateley and the 13-year-old girl were seen holding hands and kissing on the lips while sitting in a booth at the McDonald's before the pair entered the disabled toilet
  
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