Enzo Maresca could land surprise new job weeks after fiery Chelsea exit
Former Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca is currently unemployedLeicester City have reached out to former promotion-winning manager Enzo Maresca about a surprise comeback to the King Power Stadium. Leicester are hopeful of a positive response from Maresca, as they haven't ruled out a late push for a promotion play-off spot. Enzo Maresca won Leicester promotion to the Premier LeagueUpon his departure, Maresca released a statement saying: "My journey with Chelsea began with the preliminary rounds of the Conference League. I leave with the inner peace of leaving a prestigious club like Chelsea where it deserves to be. "I want to thank all the Chelsea fans for their support over the last 18 months.
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January 31, 2026 22:12 UTC
Ivan Toney outdoing Cristiano Ronaldo in bid to make England World Cup squad
However, Al-Ahli striker Toney has his own ambitions, and he's focused on securing a place in Thomas Tuchel's 26-man England squad after the German included him in his World Cup thinking last year. Article continues below ADVERTISEMENTTrending"For me, it's not easy to score goals in this league, is it's not easy. His 18 goals place him two ahead of Cristiano Ronaldo, who sits third in the Saudi scoring charts. Article continues below ADVERTISEMENTToney is determined to remain in Tuchel's World Cup plans. Ivan Toney was last in the England squad last June"There are good players here, and a good bunch as well.
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January 31, 2026 20:40 UTC
JK Rowling to Harry Styles: Who are the UK’s biggest taxpayers?
Fred and Peter Done, who founded the Warrington-based business in 1967, made an estimated £400.1 million tax contribution over the past year, according to the list. It came after their tax bill jumped by almost half from £273.4 million a year earlier. The list showed that the top 100 taxpayers paid a total of £5.758 billion worth of tax, up from £4.985 billion a year earlier. Elsewhere, former One Direction member-turned-solo artist Styles was among new entries to the list, paying £24.7 million in tax. JK Rowling paid more than £47 million in tax last year, according to the list (Yui Mok/PA)Other well-known figures on the list included Harry Potter author Rowling, at 36 with a bill of £47.5 million, and musician Ed Sheeran, at 64 with a £19.9 million tax payment.
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January 31, 2026 19:09 UTC
Andrew 'pictured crouched over woman' in Epstein files
The images are among more than three million documents which were published by the US Department of Justice on Friday (January 30) relating to disgraced paedophile financier Jeffrey Epstein. Another unidentified person’s feet are up on a table in the background of the image. Andrew has faced allegations, which he strenuously denies, that he sexually assaulted a teenage Virginia Giuffre after she was trafficked by Epstein. Recommended reading:He paid millions to Ms Giuffre, a woman he has claimed never to have met, to settle a civil sexual assault claim in 2022. Epstein was found dead in his cell at a federal jail in Manhattan, New York, in August 2019 while he awaited trial on sex trafficking charges.
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January 31, 2026 17:54 UTC
Knitting entrepreneur Milli Abrams completes 3,000 mile Atlantic unsupported charity row
Knitting entrepreneur Milli Abrams completes 3,000 mile Atlantic unsupported charity rowSupporters of the entrepreneur collected more than 3,000 pieces of litter as part of the a goal to collect one piece of litter per mileView 2 Images Milli Abrams who has successfully rowed solo and unsupported 3,000 miles across the Atlantic Ocean. A Fife-based knitting and yarn business owner has rowed solo across the Atlantic in support of charity. Milli Abrams has successfully rowed solo and unsupported 3,000 miles across the Atlantic Ocean. As well as completing the row, Ms Abrams also used the experience to fundraise for an environmental action charity The 2 Minute Foundation and Children’s Hospices Across Scotland (CHAS). The 2 Minute Foundation is a UK-based environmental charity that is known for its “2 Minute Beach Clean” and community litter-picking initiatives.
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January 31, 2026 17:51 UTC
Times letters: Threat to force through assisted dying bill
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January 31, 2026 16:36 UTC
Ten phenomenal properties for sale — from Hampshire to Lake Garda
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January 31, 2026 14:31 UTC
Reza Pahlavi: Story of a prince who did not like his homeland
A photo of a poor neighborhood in the late Pahlavi era, 1970sFrom coup to military invasion: Democracy the Pahlavi wayAccording to Fairobserver, Reza Shah Mirpanj, the grandfather of Prince Reza Pahlavi, came to power through a coup on February 22, 1921, carried out with the direct involvement and support of Britain against the then-ruling Qajar dynasty. The Telegraph also identified Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu as one of the biggest supporters of Prince Reza Pahlavi. Reza Pahlavi has long tried to secure the support and involvement of Western leaders for his cause. Critics accuse Reza Pahlavi of riding the wave of popular demands and exploiting civil protests for his own purposes. Even Turkish media critical of the government have expressed skepticism regarding the media branding and promotion of Reza Pahlavi.
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January 31, 2026 13:56 UTC
Streaming: The Seed of the Sacred Fig (2024) by Mohammad Rasoulof: A political thriller where family dinner becomes paranoid interrogation during revolution
Consumer Insight: Audiences increasingly demand films connecting private oppression to public revolution—treating family dysfunction as political allegory validates viewers' understanding that authoritarianism starts at home. Consumer Insight: Audiences accept extremely long runtimes when films treat political oppression as lived experience rather than explained concept—endurance becomes empathy mechanism. Trends 2026: Political urgency becomes festival currencyAudiences increasingly value films documenting authoritarian oppression through personal experience rather than journalistic distance. Brand Insight: Films made under life-threatening conditions receive marketing advantage through filmmaker persecution narratives—real-world danger validates artistic choices and generates publicity traditional campaigns can't buy. The 2026 landscape reveals audiences treating political films as empathy machines rather than education tools.
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January 31, 2026 13:43 UTC
Scottish gossip: Wilson, Adams, Ghedjemis, Naderi, Redzic, Hogh, Danilo
Hoffenheim have made an enquiry to sign 20-year-old Scottish forward Rory Wilson from Aston Villa on a loan deal with a buy option clause of £6m. (Fabrizio Romano on X), externalIn addition to an official bid from Hoffenheim, a number of clubs in England, Norway and Sweden have made enquiries about Aston Villa's Scotland Under-21 forward, Rory Wilson. (Sky Sports), externalWolverhampton Wanderers are interested in signing 29-year-old Scotland striker Che Adams from Torino. (TalkSport), externalWolves are currently in talks with Torino over a deal for Scotland striker Che Adams. (Daily Record), externalRangers have had a second bid to land Hansa Rostock striker Ryan Naderi rejected, having submitted a fresh offer that totals £3.1m, inclusive of add-ons.
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January 31, 2026 13:37 UTC
Record harvest sparks mass giveaway of free potatoes across Berlin | Germany | The Guardian | news
TLDRAfter a record harvest, Berlin is experiencing a potato surplus, leading to a mass giveaway of free potatoes across the city. Various organizations, including zoos, soup kitchens, and homeless shelters, are participating in the initiative to distribute tonnes of surplus potatoes. The event, organized by a Berlin newspaper and Ecosia, has created a festive atmosphere and renewed interest in the potato as a staple food in Germany.
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January 31, 2026 13:34 UTC
UK and EU to explore renewed talks on defence cooperation | The Guardian | news
TLDRThe UK and EU are exploring renewed talks on defence cooperation, following stalled negotiations on the UK joining the EU's €150bn Security Action for Europe (Safe) defence fund. Keir Starmer has expressed a desire to 'go further' in the UK's relationship with Brussels, with potential areas for future deals including chemicals and cars. The EU's trade commissioner, Maroš Šefčovič, is due in London for talks, although defence is not currently on the agenda.
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January 31, 2026 13:15 UTC
Rishi Sunak: Starmer is repeating my mistake. He must focus on growth
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January 31, 2026 12:05 UTC
Small plates, bigger bills: how restaurants are slimming to survive
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January 31, 2026 12:02 UTC
DWP investigation catches out £85,000 benefits cheat
Former care worker Louise Stuart, 60, admitted illegally claiming £85,000 in benefits over eight years, blaming her dishonesty on not having enough money to pay for her basic needs. She perpetrated the fraud while her partner Russel Harrison was also fiddling benefits, in his case dishonestly claiming £36,000 over six-and-a-half years. He was given an immediate 18-month jail term for "brazen" dishonestly. At Carlisle Crown Court, Stuart, of Edinburgh Road, Maryport, admitted two counts of failing to disclose circumstances affecting her entitlement to benefits. “It’s dishonesty, and you knew it was,” said the judge, imposing an 11-month jail term which he said could be suspended.
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January 31, 2026 11:45 UTC