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New NPA head Andy Mothibi faces court bid to overturn appointment
Legal action questions process used after advisory panel rejected all candidates
Did Beyoncé split country music in two?
Cowboy Carter winning the Grammy’s country album of the year last year sent shockwaves through the industry.
Former UK minister Mandelson quits Labour after new Epstein revelations, media say
LONDON, Feb 1 (Reuters) – Former British government minister Peter Mandelson has resigned as a member of Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s Labour Party after new reports of his ties with disgraced U.S. financier Jeffrey Epstein, media reported on Sunday.
Trump plans to close Kennedy Center for two years for reconstruction work
Feb 1 (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump said on Sunday he planned to close the John F. Kennedy Memorial Center for the Performing Arts for two years for reconstruction starting in July.
Pornhub is now restricting access for UK users – will other sites follow suit?
The UK’s largest porn site has blocked unregistered users from accessing it in the country, but its motives remain unclear.
Watch: the best looks of the 2026 Grammy Awards
‘High Fashion’ from stars such as Addison Rae, Olivia Dean, and more.
Not a fan of the gym? You can build these quick wins into your day
How you can make a big difference to your health and fitness without signing up for a marathon or joining a gym.
My children’s lives have come to a standstill – but a new study offers hope
The £1.1m Rosetta Stone study hopes to make a breakthrough by comparing both conditions.
Rosé and Bruno Mars kick off Grammy Awards
The ceremony is underway, with Bad Bunny, Lady Gaga and Kendrick Lamar among the main nominees.
India’s snakebite crisis is killing tens of thousands every year
A new report has found that 99% of healthcare workers in India face challenges administering antivenom.
The Papers: ‘Mandelson under fire’ and ‘Bring justice for Epstein victims’
Lord Mandelson and Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor facing fresh accusations amid latest Epstein files release leads Monday’s papers.
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Push 2 Start scoops Best African Music Performance
Norway’s PM agrees crown princess had ‘poor judgement’ over Epstein links
Jonas Gahr Støre says he agreed with Princess Mette-Marit’s own remarks over her contacts with the late sex offender.
‘Complacent and lost control’ – Man City’s second-half problem
MOTD pundit Danny Murphy explains why Manchester City’s collapse from a 2-0 half-time lead to draw 2-2 with Tottenham was not just a tactical issue.
Liverpool agree £60m deal for defender Jacquet
Liverpool agree a £60m deal with Rennes for defender Jeremy Jacquet, with the player set to join the Reds in the summer.
‘Marry me’ and £20,000 for rent – key Sarah Ferguson revelations in Epstein emails
The latest Epstein files will only add to embarrassment for the former Duchess of York.
Lord Mandelson resigns from Labour Party over Epstein links
The former cabinet minister says he does not want to “cause further embarrassment” by his links to the late convicted paedophile.
Littler beats Humphries to win first World Masters
Luke Littler wins the World Masters for the first time and becomes the joint-third most successful player in PDC history with a 6-5 win over Luke Humphries.
‘Do you think you’re the devil himself?’ Epstein questioned in newly released interview
The footage, which is part of millions of files released by the US Department of Justice, shows the late sex offender being questioned by an unnamed interviewer.