Utah Jazz beat Mavericks in 14th win from 15 games
The Utah Jazz beat the Dallas Mavericks 112-107 in Salt Lake City to rack up their 14th win in 15 games.
Coco Gauff falls to fourth-round defeat at Australian Open
Coco Gauff’s brilliant Australian Open run came to an end with a fourth-round defeat by fellow American Sofia Kenin.
Oscars voting system not working, Carey Mulligan says
Carey Mulligan has said the existing format of the Academy Awards is not working, as she questioned how many Oscars voters actually watch the films they are supposed to be judging.
Glenn Close says Four Good Days co-star Mila Kunis is a ‘friend for life’
Glenn Close said Mila Kunis became a “friend for life” after they played an estranged mother and daughter in a new drama.
Don’t ‘rub our noses in it’, remainer Heseltine urges Johnson
Former deputy prime minister Lord Heseltine and other politicians have reportedly accused Boris Johnson of rubbing the noses of remainers in their defeat through plans to celebrate Brexit.
Home movers ‘spend £135,000 more stepping up property ladder than a decade ago’
The average house price paid by home movers has surged by almost £135,000, or more than two-thirds, during the past decade, a report has found.
Lizzo prepped for success at 2020 Grammys
Lizzo leads the way ahead of the 62nd Grammy Awards, with British stars Lewis Capaldi and Ed Sheeran also in the running.
80 reptiles caught in Miami Super Bowl Burmese python hunt
Eighty Burmese pythons have been caught during Miami’s 10-day Super Bowl hunt, designed to raise awareness about the invasive species decimating the Everglades.
Virus death toll in China rises as US prepares evacuation
The coronavirus outbreak has accelerated its spread in China with 56 deaths so far.
What the papers say – January 26
Controversies connected to the HS2 high-speed train project feature amid a wide array of stories making headlines on Sunday.
Graham Norton to bring sharp wit to Baftas stage
Graham Norton will bring his sharp wit and winning humour as the host of the British Academy film awards.
Who is nominated for the EE Bafta Rising Star award?
The Farewell actress Awkwafina and Blue Story’s Micheal Ward are among the nominees for the Bafta that recognises the rising stars in the world of film.
Royal Ballet to work with people with MS to choreograph dance routine
The Royal Ballet is set to work with a group of people with multiple sclerosis (MS) to choreograph their own routine.
Joker leads Bafta nominations amid controversy over lack of diversity
The British Academy film awards will be handed out on Sunday amid controversy about the lack of diversity in the acting nominees.
Bafta to honour Star Wars producer Kathleen Kennedy with fellowship
Lucasfilm boss Kathleen Kennedy will be given Bafta’s highest honour at its annual film awards on Sunday.
Sam Mendes’ personal war film 1917 nominated for nine Baftas
Sir Sam Mendes’ World War One epic 1917 has been met with critical acclaim and has been nominated for a string of Baftas.
Who is nominated for a Bafta?
Joker leads the way at the British Academy film awards with 11 nominations.
Anne Enright says Booker Prize victory ‘made her male rivals unhappy’
Irish novelist Anne Enright has said that her Booker Prize victory made some of the men who missed out on the award “unhappy”.
Several missing after deadly floods and landslides hit Brazil
At least 30 people have died after two days of heavy rains caused flooding and landslides in south-east Brazil.
Britons urged to leave Chinese province at heart of coronavirus outbreak
Britons trapped in the Chinese province at the centre of the coronavirus outbreak have been urged to leave the area if they are able to do so.
Bet365 boss was UK’s biggest taxpayer last year
The woman at the head of one of the UK’s biggest betting websites was the country’s largest taxpayer last year, according to new figures.
Tyson Fury full of respect for Deontay Wilder ahead of February rematch
Tyson Fury insisted he has great respect for Deontay Wilder ahead of their eagerly-anticipated heavyweight rematch on February 22.
Guardiola: City have not surrendered title – Liverpool are just ‘phenomenal’
Pep Guardiola denies Manchester City’s title defence this season has been a weak one.
Mikel Arteta keen not to burden Gabriel Martinelli with added pressure
Mikel Arteta is eager for Arsenal attacker Gabriel Martinelli to continue developing in the same way and warned not to burden the teenager with unnecessary pressure.
Shrewsbury’s Spice Boys set to face Liverpool in FA Cup
Forget about cream suits and the 1996 FA Cup Final – Liverpool will need to get past a couple of members of the original Spice Boys in the fourth round of the competition on Sunday.
Boris Johnson: Britain will become global, trail-blazing country after Brexit
Boris Johnson has said Britain will become a global, trail-blazing country after it leaves the European Union as he unveiled the Government’s full plans to mark Brexit day.
Doctor Who star Jodie Whittaker: I believe in aliens
Doctor Who star Jodie Whittaker has said she “100%” believes in aliens.
Leon Goretzka scores stunning scissor-kick as Bayern Munich see off Schalke
Leon Goretzka scored a stunning scissor-kick against his former club as Bayern Munich moved to within one point of Bundesliga leaders RB Leipzig following a thumping 5-0 home win over Schalke.
Love Island’s Connagh still keen on Rebecca despite dumping
Love Island’s Connagh Howard has not ruled out a future romance with Rebecca Gormley, despite her decision at a recoupling resulting in him being dumped from the villa.
Underhill urges England to put pain of World Cup final defeat behind them
Sam Underhill insists England must find peace by unpacking the pain caused by their World Cup final defeat.
Matlock Town player Jordan Sinnott dies in hospital after late-night assault
Non-league footballer Jordan Sinnott has died in hospital after being assaulted.
The Masked Singer’s Jonathan Ross in major blunder as he guesses dead star
Viewers of The Masked Singer were left confused after Jonathan Ross suggested that a singer who has died could be one of the celebrities taking part in the show.