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'My £5,700 energy bill was cancelled as it was too old'

Thousands of people have received energy bills that are older than 12 months, despite it being against regulator rules.

At least 700 killed in DR Congo fighting since Sunday - UN

The UN estimates another 2,800 were injured as M23 rebels captured the eastern city of Goma.

The Papers: Trump's diversity 'blame' after air crash and 'shoplifting nation'

The Washington air collision and record high of shoplifting in the UK feature on Friday's papers.

Apple iPhone sales dip despite AI rollout

The company's signature phone has been updated with artificial intelligence, but sales are down.

The Papers: Heathrow's third runway and London 'gold shortage'

Heathrow airport's expansion and a Bank of England bullion shortage feature in Thursday's papers.

The Papers: 'Europe's Silicon Valley' and Strictly Wynne's apology

The chancellor's plans for growth and the Strictly live tour axing Wynne Evans feature in the papers.

What's the plan for a third runway at Heathrow Airport?

The chancellor says expanding Heathrow would boost growth, but there is a lot of vocal opposition.

How an urban explorer's grisly discovery led to a murder conviction

The skeleton of Ean Coutts was found in a derelict warehouse in Fife a year after he went missing.

The Papers: Auschwitz anniversary and China AI 'tumbles' US tech

Holocaust survivors' recollections and DeepSeek's effect on US tech feature in Tuesday's papers.

Friends reunited? Trump and Kim Jong-Un's curious relationship will play out differently this time

Trump said last week that he'll 'reach out' - but Washington faces a very different Kim this time around

Inside the race for Greenland's mineral wealth

The territory's untapped mineral wealth has caught the eye of both mining firms and Donald Trump.

Thousands flee as rebels close in on key DR Congo city

Explosions and gunshots are reportedly heard in the eastern city of Goma late on Sunday.

Amorim says he'd rather pick 63-year-old coach over Rashford

Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim suggests he'd rather give a place on the bench to his 63-year-old goalkeeping coach over Marcus Rashford because of effort.

Trump fires at least a dozen government watchdogs

Democrats described Trump's late-night firing of the federal agency inspectors general as an 'attack on Democracy'.

David Lammy 'horrified' after meeting Sudan war victims face-to-face

The UK foreign secretary urges the world not to forget Sudan after visiting those fleeing to Chad.

US issues pause on foreign aid, leaked memo says

The State Department notice appears to affect everything from development assistance to military aid.

Job cut fears and PM 'rejects whole-life term reform'

The state of the UK economy and calls for sentencing reform after the Southport attack lead the papers.

Nail-biting finale brings The Traitors to dramatic end

It brings to a close a hugely successful series which has been watched by more than nine million viewers.

Landslide election cost £52m in staff turnover payments

Parliamentary standards body says the last election saw an "almost-unprecedented" staff turnover.

'Bravery' of Southport girls and calls for justice reform

Reactions to the 52-year jail sentence handed to Southport killer Axel Rudakubana lead the papers.

Trump orders release of JFK assassination documents

Conspiracies have long dogged the assassinations, particularly the murder of President John F Kennedy

MP calls for harsher sentence for Southport killer

Axel Rudakubana, 18, was jailed for a minimum of 52 years for the murders of three girls.

Inside Iceland's futuristic farm growing algae for food

Next to a geothermal plant in Iceland a start-up is growing microalgae for food.

Trump vows 'golden age' and Southport killer pleads guilty

Donald Trump's inauguration and Axel Rudakubana's guilty plea over the Southport attacks lead the papers.

Here's what to know about Donald Trump's inauguration

Donald Trump will be sworn in on Monday during a series of events that will kick off his presidency.

The Papers: 'Gaza hostages out' and 'world readies' for Trump

The release of three hostages from Gaza as a ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas came into force yesterday dominates Monday's front pages.

Trump launches cryptocurrency with price rocketing

Hours after its launch, the market capitalisation for $Trump reached nearly $5.5bn (£4.5bn).

Netanyahu issues warning ahead of Gaza ceasefire

Israel's prime minister says his country is ready to go back to war in Gaza if negotiations for a second phase of the ceasefire deal with Hamas collapses.

'Dark oxygen' mission takes aim at other worlds

Gas from the seafloor has scientists wondering if oxygen could be found in the oceans of other planets.

The Papers: Starmer 'touts' Trump relationship and 'farewell' to Denis Law

Keir Starmer and Donald Trump's relationship and Denis Law tributes feature on Saturday's front pages.

Why global stars like Coldplay and Ed Sheeran are hitting India

Coldplay and Ed Sheeran are set to start their tours to sell-out crowds in the country.

James makes timely Chelsea return after 'lonely' lay-off

Chelsea full-back reflects on a "lonely" injury lay-off after scoring a late leveller to announce his Premier League return.

'Sublime' Aasgaard goals see Wigan beat Mansfield

Watch highlights as Thelo Aasgaard scores twice for Wigan in a 2-0 win at Mansfield Town in the third round of the FA Cup.

US man charged with stalking WNBA star Caitlin Clark

Prosecutors alleged the man from Texas sent threatening and explicit messages to the Indiana Fever star player.

Canada the 51st US state? Trudeau says 'not going to happen'

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Canadians are "very, very proud of being Canadian".

'Huge' AI expansion and 'A&E trolley hell'

The government ramping up AI use in the public sector and NHS bed shortages lead Monday's papers.

Woman arrested on suspicion of murdering man

A woman in her 50s is being questioned about the death of William McNicholl.

'Labour critics circle' Reeves and 'Nine-jobs Nigel'

"Growing disquiet" in the Labour Party and Nigel Farage's "side-hustles" lead Sunday's newspapers.

'Cold bites' gas supply and 'Dementia shock'

Saturday's headlines include the nation's winter gas supply and Dean Windass's "shock" dementia diagnosis.

Bird flu outbreak confirmed in Scotland with protection zone in place

A 3km protection zone is in place around a premises in Angus after an outbreak of the H5N1 virus.

Reform UK councillors resign in protest over Farage

A group of councillors in Derbyshire say the party "has lost its sense of direction" under Farage's leadership.

TikTok to make final plea at Supreme Court against US ban

TikTok is hoping to win a challenge against law that would see it banned from the US this month.

Supreme Court rejects Trump bid to halt hush-money case sentencing

Trump had launched a last-minute appeal at the US Supreme Court ahead of Friday's sentencing hearing.

The Papers: 'Lost Angeles' and 'Musk seeks plan to oust Starmer'

Friday's headlines include more reports of devastation in Los Angeles due to wildfires.

The celebrity LA area ravaged by wildfire

Famous faces have been forced to flee the usually idyllic neighbourhood as a massive fire encroaches.

The Papers: 'Apocalypse' LA and 'Reeves faces extra tax rises'

Wednesday's headlines include wildfires in LA and economists warning of rising government borrowing costs.

People smugglers to have finances targeted by UK

The planned measures will target the finances of illegal smuggling networks, the Home Office says.

The Papers: 'Meta reins in fact-checking' and A&E 'flu crisis'

A change in moderation policy by the owner of Facebook and pressures on the NHS lead the papers.

SAS had golden pass to get away with murder, inquiry told

In a closed-door hearing, a former senior UK Special Forces officer tells a public inquiry he believes the SAS "was carrying out murders".

'It's tricky, they fly a lot' - Arteta on Carabao Cup balls

Mikel Arteta still believes Arsenal can reach the Carabao Cup final - but says they must first master the "tricky" football used in the competition.

Even Salah would struggle at Spurs - Postecoglou

Ange Postecoglou says even in-form Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah would find life a struggle at the moment in the Tottenham team he manages.

'Beat Liverpool and Forest are in the title race'

When Nottingham Forest face Liverpool at the City Ground next week it will be one of the most unlikely top of the table clashes.

Five dead as huge winter storm grips swathe of US

Seven US states declared emergencies owing to the polar vortex of icy air that usually circles the North Pole.

ECB responds to calls for Afghanistan fixture boycott

The England and Wales Cricket Board calls for a unified response to action against Afghanistan amid calls for the England men's team to boycott next month's Champions Trophy match against the country.

Trump's eyeing Greenland - but other Arctic investment is frozen

While Trump eyes Greenland, Norway and Russia have put the brakes on their polar region investments.

Golden Globes: The red carpet in pictures

Hollywood stars brought style as well as The Substance to the event in Los Angeles on Sunday.

'Musk turns on Farage' and 'big freeze hits Britain'

Elon Musk's calls for Nigel Farage to be replaced as Reform UK leader, and weather disruption leads the papers.

I'll never admit I'm the best, says darts champion Luke Littler

Luke Littler says he will never admit to being the best in the world at darts despite winning the 2025 PDC World Darts Championship.

She's faking a Welsh accent in The Traitors - but will it work?

Will swapping a southern English accent for a Welsh lilt work to gain opponents trust?

How to drive in snow and icy weather

Tips on what to carry in your car, and how to drive in snow and icy weather.

What are cold weather payments and who can get them?

Cold weather payments are available to some people after seven days of below-zero temperatures.

How to look after pets during the cold spell

Pets can need help to stay warm when wintry conditions arrive.

Johnson re-elected as House Speaker in razor-tight margin

Republican Mike Johnson could only lose two votes from his own party in his bid for speaker re-election, and he nearly did.

Weekly quiz: Who beat Sabrina Carpenter to the best-selling song of 2024?

How closely have you been paying attention to what's been going on in the world over the past seven days?

The Papers: Sara Sharif's dad 'attacked in prison' and social care 'shake-up'

Friday's papers carry a variety of stories, including news the government is launching a commission to reform social care.

Littler thrashes Bunting to set up Van Gerwen final

Teenager Luke Littler thrashes Stephen Bunting 6-1 with a ruthless display to set up a PDC World Championship final against Michael van Gerwen on Friday.

Rosita Missoni, co-founder of Italian label, dies aged 93

Lombardy's president, who confirmed the news, says Missoni's death is "a great loss for Italy".

The Papers: 'America under attack' and crack down on people traffickers

Coverage of an attack in New Orleans which has killed at least 15 people dominates Thursday's front pages.

'The scene was just horrific' - witnesses tell of New Orleans carnage

Revellers had been celebrating the new year when a driver ploughed his pick-up truck into a large crowd.

'No-one can replace Saka' - but Nwaneri, 17, gives Arsenal hope

With Bukayo Saka out until March, 17-year-old Ethan Nwaneri shows glimpses against Brentford to give Arsenal hope.