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Trump and Starmer share call and plan to meet 'soon'
Donald Trump, the US president, and the UK's prime minister, Keir Starmer, have spoken over the phone and agreed to meet \"soon\".
Omagh bombing inquiry to open with focus on victims
Victims of the Omagh bombing, the single deadliest atrocity of the Northern Ireland Troubles, are to take centre stage at the public inquiry which reopens on Tuesday.
Scrap automatic right of bishops to sit in Lords, says Labour MP
Church of England bishops who sit in the House of Lords by right should be removed as part of the government's changes to the second chamber, according to the veteran legislator Harriet Harman.
Supreme Sinner crushes Zverev hopes to retain title
As Alexander Zverev desperately tried to turn his first Australian Open final into a remotely competitive affair, there was just one fleeting moment where he put Jannik Sinner under pressure.
Hampshire trails put 'forgotten' landmarks from Austen's early life back on the map
The coachloads of literary-minded tourists in search of whispers of Jane Austen tend to head to the grand cities of Bath or Winchester - but a \"forgotten\" Hampshire village with strong connections to the writer is getting in on the act.
Davos With the summit dominated by Trump's return, collaboration is out
In the heady mountain air of Davos last week, away from the parties and the back-slapping tech bros, another, more beleaguered crew touted their wares: the multilateralists.
Musk v Britain: Sudden interest in UK reveals the tech power struggle
For those wondering why Elon Musk, the tycoon newly infamous for his stiff-arm salutes, developed a sudden ferocious interest in the UK this month, the answer may lie in an arcane piece of online media legislation working its way gradually towards fruition.
Lively's legal fight 'proves intimacy coordination is crucial on film sets'
The film footage at the centre of Blake Lively's high-profile legal row proves that intimacy coordination should be considered as necessary on set as the organisation of stunts, leading consultants have said.
Tighten regulations on sale of weight-loss jabs, say pharmacies
Pharmacies are demanding tougher regulation of the online sale of weight-loss jabs amid a predicted new year's boom in demand.
Evans 'sorry' for sexual remark on Strictly tour
Wynne Evans has apologised for an \"inappropriate and unacceptable\" sexual remark during the Strictly Come Dancing live tour launch.
President defiant over Ukraine as Belarus Votes in 'sham' election
The Belarusian autocrat Alexander Lukashenko said yesterday he had \"no regrets\" about allowing Russia to use his country to invade Ukraine amid condemnation of the \"sham\" vote almost certain to extend his 31 years of authoritarian rule.
Mbeumo's retaken penalty provides relief for Brentford
For Brentford, there was a measure of relief. It's probably fair to say that the run of one win in nine games on which they went into this weekend was not representative of how they'd played but still, it's as well to stifle as early as possible any thought that they were going through a midwinter slump similar to last season's.
Zverev heckled over allegations but says he will not discuss them
Alexander Zverev says he will no longer discuss the accusations of domestic violence against him after he was heckled by an anti-domestic violence protester in the aftermath of his defeat to Jannik Sinner in the final of the Australian Open.
Managing Trump No 10 looks to Japan for pragmatic approach
The sight of Donald Trump signing a flurry of executive orders with his black marker pen in front of the Maga faithful after his inauguration inspired envy and concern in equal measure inside the UK government.
Who knows?
Postecoglou unsure of his future as fans turn on Levy
Two men killed as cars struck by trees felled during Storm Éowyn
Two people were killed by falling trees during the record-breaking gusts brought by Storm Éowyn, which also damaged property and led to widespread power cuts across the UK and Ireland.
Business activity faces 'significant fall' - CBI
The chancellor is under growing pressure to get momentum back into the economy amid warnings that businesses plan to cut jobs and raise prices, while millions of families fear their finances will worsen this year.
'He left for paradise' Palestinians visit hastily dug graves of relatives
The new graves in the main cemetery in Khan Younis, southern Gaza, have been hastily laid in close rows, often just as mounds of sand. For most, jagged chunks of concrete, breezeblocks or plastic boards serve as headstones.
Steward backs introduction of 20-minute red cards
Freddie Steward has praised the Six Nations' decision to introduce 20-minute red cards, hailing it as \"good for the game\".
New accents Film-makers telling tales of life on Brazil's urban edges
After arriving late several times to work, a librarian is dismissed from his school.
Keys rises to mental challenge to realise her dream
New women's champion dug deep into 'uncomfortable' places to improve her game and made history as a result
Two Van Gogh paintings to be shown in London for first time
Two Vincent Van Gogh paintings created in the months after the Dutch artist mutilated his ear will be exhibited in London for the first time.
WH Smith may leave high street as 500 shops up for sale
The WH Smith name could disappear from the high street after its owner put the legacy retail business up for sale, in a surprise move that creates uncertainty for its 5,000 staff.
Welfare system AI pilots dropped over 'false starts'
Ministers have shut down or dropped at least half a dozen artificial intelligence prototypes intended for the welfare system, the Guardian has learned, in a sign of the headwinds facing Keir Starmer's attempt to increase government efficiency.
White Mail The DWP's automated letter reader
When your mailbag brims with 25,000 letters and emails every day, deciding which to answer first is daunting.
Man charged over murder of Plymouth University lecturer
Claire Chick died hours after being found injured on a Plymouth street
China's Top Diplomat to Visit UK for Talks in February
China's top diplomat, Wang Yi, is due to visit the UK next month for talks with David Lammy, the Guardian has learned.
There's freedom now' Syria's booksellers breathe sigh of relief as Assad regime censorship ends
To print a book in the days of the Assad regime, one first had to think of the censors.
Reeves hints at backing third Heathrow runway
Rachel Reeves has given her heaviest hint yet that she will back a third runway at Heathrow, arguing that she is willing to make difficult decisions while pursuing economic growth.
Champion playing to a different beat in Melbourne as opponent is tangled up by spider-man
It could only be heard in the quiet before a serve. An unmistakable drumbeat, the bass reverberating to a rhythm throughout the 162 minutes it took for Jannik Sinner to win his third grand slam title.