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Parents fume as daughter, 10, thrown into Sabalenka saga at Australian Open
The mother of a 10-year-old girl who was put in the middle of an “awkward situation” ahead of Aryna Sabalenka’s Australian Open clash with Elina Svitolina has demanded that politics are kept away from tennis. Promising talent, Ava Sultana, was picked to participate in the pre-match coin toss for Thursday’sContinue Reading
BBC warned against ‘tick-box’ diversity and ‘preachy’ storylines
For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails The BBC has been warned that its approach to diversity can come across as “clunky”Continue Reading
UK-China latest: Minister says ‘bonkers’ not to deal with Beijing after Trump blasts Starmer’s Xi meeting
Watch: ‘Good, strong place’: Starmer hails ‘productive’ trade talks with Xi-Jinping in historic China visit ‘Good, strong place’: Starmer hails ‘productive’ trade talks with Xi-Jinping in historic China visit Bryony Gooch30 January 2026 09:37 Starmer shouldn’t have gone to China without ensuring ‘Jimmy Lai was coming home with him’ –Continue Reading
AstraZeneca secures tie-up with Chinese firm for weight loss drugs
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Watch Champions League draw for free with TV channel, live stream and time
The Champions League play-off draw ceremony will officially begin at 11.00am GMT (UK time) on Friday, January 30, 2026, held at the House of European Football in Nyon, Switzerland. In the UK, you can watch the draw live on TNT Sports 1. They are the primary broadcaster for the entireContinue Reading
Harry Potter and the Cursed Child to be shortened to single play in London
Get the latest entertainment news, reviews and star-studded interviews with our Independent email Get the latest entertainment news with our free newsletter Get the latest entertainment news with our free newsletter Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, the hit West End show based on JK Rowling’s wizarding world, is beingContinue Reading
AI-supported breast cancer screenings result in fewer aggressive cases
Sign up for our free Health Check email to receive exclusive analysis on the week in health Get our free Health Check email Get our free Health Check email Using AI in breast cancer screenings results in fewer aggressive and advanced cancers, a study has revealed. It is estimated thatContinue Reading
No 10 welcomes EU move to label Iran’s IRGC terrorists – but won’t say if UK will do the same
Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email Downing Street has welcomed new EU sanctions on Iran, which include labelling the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) a terrorist organisation.Continue Reading
Co-op to open new stores as part of UK expansion
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Melania documentary premiere live updates: Trump, allies and reality TV stars expected at Kennedy Center event
Melania Trump releases documentary trailer Get the latest entertainment news, reviews and star-studded interviews with our Independent email Get the latest entertainment news with our free newsletter Get the latest entertainment news with our free newsletter A new documentary about Melania Trump is set to have its world premiere tonightContinue Reading