Gaethje ends Pimblett’s unbeaten run in brutal UFC 324 showdown

Liverpool fighter Paddy Pimblett saw his nine-fight unbeaten streak come to an end after a punishing five-round battle with Justin Gaethje at UFC 324 in Las Vegas.
Pimblett, 31, showed immense courage and resilience but was ultimately outscored by the American, who earned a unanimous decision victory to claim the interim lightweight title. Gaethje, 37, delivered a throwback performance, dragging Pimblett into a relentless war that pushed both fighters to their limits.
Bloodied but unbroken, Pimblett fought toe-to-toe with Gaethje until the final bell, with both men raising their arms in anticipation of the verdict. However, the judges sided with Gaethje on all three scorecards.
“Paddy’s right — Scousers don’t get knocked out,” Gaethje said afterwards. “I knew I had to pressure him and take away his confidence. He’s dangerous, so I couldn’t give him space.”
The win marks Gaethje’s second reign as interim champion, setting up a future clash with undisputed lightweight champion Ilia Topuria once he returns from a personal break.
Despite the loss — his first in the UFC and fourth of his professional career — Pimblett handled defeat with dignity, applauding Gaethje as the scores were announced.
“I wanted to walk away with that belt,” Pimblett admitted. “I know how tough I am, and I don’t need to prove that. I’ll learn from this and come back better.”
The Briton also used his post-fight interview to once again speak openly about mental health, urging men to seek help and talk about their struggles rather than suffering in silence.

Thongs Steal the Spotlight at the 2026 Golden Globes

Thongs made a bold statement at the 2026 Golden Globe Awards, signalling that butt cleavage is firmly back in fashion. At Coveteur, the revival comes as no surprise, especially after predicting the return of the bumster trend. Recent red carpet looks have only reinforced that call.
The bumster has always carried a complicated and controversial history, closely tied to conversations around female self-expression and sexuality. This year’s Golden Globes, however, showed that stars are embracing the look unapologetically.
Leading the trend was Best Supporting Actress winner Teyana Taylor, who has consistently delivered daring fashion moments throughout her One Battle After Another press tour. For the ceremony, she accepted her first Golden Globe wearing custom Schiaparelli Haute Couture by Daniel Roseberry. The asymmetrical black satin gown featured a draped bustier, an elegant scarf detail, and dramatic styling from the front. But it was the back of the dress that truly stole the spotlight, revealing a sparkling silver rhinestone thong finished with a bow.
Jenna Ortega also nodded to the bumster revival with her Golden Globes outfit from Dilara Findikoglu’s Spring 2026 collection. Her look blended a gothic edge reminiscent of Wednesday Addams with tasselled sleeves and side cut-outs, connected by straps that formed a thong-inspired detail.
Originally popularised in the 1990s, the bumster and whale-tail trend has clearly made a return—and judging by its high-profile presence on this year’s red carpet, it’s not disappearing anytime soon.

EastEnders star Derek Martin dies at 92

Veteran actor Derek Martin, widely recognised for his role as Charlie Slater in EastEnders, has died at the age of 92.
Martin joined the BBC soap in 2000 as the Slater family patriarch, arriving in Albert Square alongside his four daughters Lynne, Kat, Little Mo and Zoe. He remained a regular cast member until 2011 and later returned for guest appearances before his character died from a heart attack in 2016.
His death was confirmed in a statement released on Sunday by his agent, Sharon Henry, who shared words from Martin’s family. They described him as a devoted father and loyal friend who stood by them through life’s challenges and said he would be “missed terribly”.
Born in Bow in east London, Martin passed away on Saturday. His family said he spent more than five decades bringing an authentic working-class voice to British television and film.
Henry said it had been “a privilege” to represent Martin and noted how much he valued his time playing Charlie Slater. She added that he was a committed family man, a proud member of the charitable Water Rats, a keen golfer and a kind, generous individual.
Martin began his acting career in the 1960s after working in factories and as a butcher at Smithfield Market. Despite having no formal training, he built a long television career with appearances in shows including Doctor Who, Z-Cars, The Sweeney, Eldorado, Law & Order and Hart to Hart, before achieving widespread recognition on EastEnders.
Paying tribute, an EastEnders spokesperson said the production team was deeply saddened by the news. They praised Martin’s portrayal of Charlie Slater, calling him the heart of one of the soap’s most memorable families.
The statement added that, like his on-screen character, Martin was fiercely loyal to those he cared about and was greatly loved by colleagues, who will remember him with lasting affection.

Nadhim Zahawi Joins Reform UK After Conservatives Reject Peerage Bid

Former UK Chancellor Nadhim Zahawi has defected from the Conservative Party to Reform UK, becoming the most senior former Tory to join Nigel Farage’s party so far.
Zahawi announced his move on Monday, describing Britain as being in a “dark and dangerous” place and saying the country needed what he called a “glorious revolution”. He said Reform UK was the team he believed could deliver real change.
However, senior Conservatives claimed Zahawi’s decision followed his failed attempt to secure a peerage. Conservative Party chairman Kevin Hollinrake said Zahawi had made several approaches to party leader Kemi Badenoch seeking a seat in the House of Lords, but was turned down.
Hollinrake said the party was concerned about Zahawi’s past tax issues, which previously led to his dismissal from a senior role, and decided he was not suitable for elevation to the Lords.
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage unveiled Zahawi at a press conference, dismissing claims that Reform was becoming “Conservatives 2.0”. He said many current Tory MPs had approached Reform, though not all were being accepted.
Zahawi, who served as chancellor for two months under Boris Johnson, said the Conservatives were a “defunct brand” and predicted they would soon cease to be a national party following elections in Scotland, Wales and English councils later this year.
A source close to Zahawi denied claims he had pushed for a peerage, saying instead that Badenoch had contacted him for advice on saving the party, prompting him to decide Reform UK was the better option.
Zahawi was sacked as Conservative Party chairman in January 2023 after an ethics investigation found he had failed to properly disclose that his tax affairs were under investigation by HMRC. He later admitted errors in his declarations but said this should not prevent him from serving the country.
Labour and Liberal Democrat figures criticised the move, describing Reform UK as a “retirement home” for disgraced former Conservative politicians.
Born in Iraq in 1967, Zahawi fled the country with his family as a child and grew up in the UK. He previously served as vaccines minister during the Covid pandemic, overseeing the rollout of the UK’s vaccination programme.

Veteran Actor T.K. Carter Dies at 69

T.K. Carter, the veteran actor best known for his roles in the cult horror film The Thing and the TV sitcom Punky Brewster, has died at the age of 69.

According to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, Carter was found unresponsive on Friday evening in Duarte, California. He was pronounced dead at the scene after deputies responded to the call. Authorities said the death is not being treated as suspicious, though no cause has been made public.

Carter had built a long acting career before gaining wider recognition as Nauls, the cook, in John Carpenter’s 1982 horror classic The Thing. He later became familiar to television audiences through a recurring role on the popular 1980s series Punky Brewster.

His film credits also include appearances in Runaway Train (1985), Ski Patrol (1990), and Space Jam (1996), among others.

Bob Weir: The Grateful Dead’s Creative Backbone and Guardian of Their Legacy

Bob Weir, co-founder of the Grateful Dead, has died aged 78, leaving behind one of the most enduring legacies in rock music. Often referred to within the band as “the Kid,” Weir joined what would become the Grateful Dead at just 16 years old, yet went on to shape their sound, songwriting, and future more than almost anyone else.

While Jerry Garcia was widely seen as the band’s spiritual centre, Weir was its rhythmic engine. His jazz-influenced rhythm guitar style — built on complex chords and unconventional progressions — became essential to the Dead’s improvisational identity. Less flashy than Garcia’s solos but just as distinctive, Weir’s playing gave the band its elastic, exploratory feel.

Beyond his musicianship, Weir emerged as a major songwriter. From early psychedelic tracks like The Other One to Americana-infused classics such as Sugar Magnolia, Jack Straw, and Playing in the Band, his work helped define the Grateful Dead’s evolution through the late 60s and 70s. Collaborating first with lyricist Robert Hunter and later with John Perry Barlow, Weir proved equally adept at writing intimate ballads, sprawling epics, and driving rock anthems.

Despite being the band’s most traditionally handsome member, Weir stood apart from rock-star excess. He stepped away from LSD early, questioned the cult-like worship surrounding the band — particularly toward Garcia — and showed a rare interest in commercial success, experimenting with more mainstream sounds in solo projects and side bands during the late 70s and 80s.

Garcia’s death in 1995 hit Weir especially hard. The years that followed were marked by internal band disputes, relentless touring, health struggles, and moments of visible decline. But Weir ultimately rebuilt himself — physically and creatively — and took on a new role: the chief steward of the Grateful Dead’s legacy.

From the band’s 50th anniversary shows in 2015 to the formation of Dead & Company alongside John Mayer, Weir helped introduce the Dead’s music to new generations. The project became a global touring phenomenon, generating hundreds of millions of dollars and culminating in a hugely successful Las Vegas Sphere residency. At the same time, Weir continued to reimagine the catalog through his Wolf Bros project, blending Dead material with orchestral and stripped-back arrangements.

Weir’s final performances came during the Grateful Dead’s 60th anniversary celebrations in San Francisco, closing each night with songs that reflected both farewell and continuity. Even near the end, he spoke of the band not as something finished, but eternal — a living body of music that could outlast its creators.

Bob Weir didn’t just help build the Grateful Dead. He ensured their music, spirit, and influence would endure long after the final note.

Lorraine Kelly Pays Tribute Following Sudden Death of Her Father

TV presenter Lorraine Kelly has paid an emotional tribute to her father, John Kelly, following his death at the age of 84, describing the loss as a “shock.”

Mr Kelly was reportedly found injured on an outdoor path in his hometown of East Kilbride, near St Leonard’s Square shopping centre, on Saturday morning. Police Scotland confirmed the death is being treated as unexplained but not suspicious, and that officers are supporting the family.

In a message shared on social media, Kelly, 66, said her father had been in poor health but that his passing still came unexpectedly.

“Very sad news. My dad has died,” she wrote. “I’m mourning the man who bought me a telescope when I was five, who watched the moon landings with me, and who taught me to always be curious and interested in everything.”

She added: “He was in poor health, but it has still been a shock. We will miss you, dad.”

Kelly said she and her brother, Graham, are caring for their mother and asked for privacy as the family grieves.

Tributes and messages of condolence poured in from fans and well-known figures, including Davina McCall, Denise Welch, and sports presenter Gabby Logan, whose father, former footballer Terry Yorath, also passed away this week.

Lorraine Kelly has worked as a journalist and television presenter for more than 37 years and has hosted ITV’s Lorraine since 2010.

A Police Scotland spokesperson said officers were called at around 7:00am on Saturday following reports of a man found injured on a path. He was pronounced dead at the scene shortly afterward. A report will be submitted to the Procurator Fiscal.

Welbeck Leads Brighton as Manchester United Crash Out of FA Cup

Old Trafford — Manchester United’s hopes of silverware this season were extinguished before mid-January as Brighton produced a clinical display to knock them out of the FA Cup. Goals from Brajan Gruda and former United striker Danny Welbeck sealed a 2–1 third-round victory, exposing familiar defensive frailties and deepening the club’s ongoing crisis.

The defeat means United have now exited both the FA Cup and League Cup at the earliest possible stage for the first time since the 1981–82 season. With European qualification now their only remaining objective, United’s 2025–26 campaign continues to unravel.

Brighton struck decisively in the first half. A swift move down the left saw Ferdi Kadioglu combine with Welbeck, whose cross led to Georginio Rutter’s header being cleared off the line by Lisandro Martínez. Gruda reacted quickest, firing home to give the visitors a deserved lead. The camera soon cut to Sir Alex Ferguson, seated alongside Paul Scholes and Nicky Butt, all visibly unimpressed.

United struggled to respond. Diogo Dalot fired straight at goalkeeper Jason Steele after being released by a neat pass, while Bruno Fernandes and Matheus Cunha failed to trouble Brighton with speculative efforts before the break.

Any hopes of a revival faded further after half-time. Brighton continued to control the rhythm, and United’s lack of cohesion in attack allowed the visitors to keep them pinned back. Defensive errors again proved costly when Welbeck was given time and space on the edge of the area, calmly drilling a low shot past Senne Lammens to double Brighton’s lead.

Benjamin Šeško briefly reignited belief with a late header — his third goal in two matches — but United could not find an equaliser despite a noisy Old Trafford urging them on. Matters worsened in stoppage time when 18-year-old substitute Shea Lacey was sent off for dissent after receiving a second yellow card, leaving the teenager in tears as he left the pitch.

Interim manager Darren Fletcher was also booked after the final whistle for protesting the decision, capping a bleak afternoon. Fletcher, who took charge following Ruben Amorim’s dismissal last week, is expected to be replaced within days, with Ole Gunnar Solskjær and Michael Carrick among those interviewed.

United now sit seventh in the Premier League, three points adrift of the Champions League places, with only a top-four finish left to salvage their season. Brighton, meanwhile, march on — led by Welbeck, whose return to Old Trafford only underlined how far his former club have fallen.

Terry Yorath: Former Wales Captain and Leeds United Star Dies Aged 75

Terry Yorath, the former Welsh international who captained and later managed the Wales national football team, has died at the age of 75. As a player, Yorath was known as a combative midfielder and defender for Leeds United, becoming a regular from 1972 onwards under Don Revie and later Jimmy Armfield. He won a First Division title in 1973-74 and played in the 1975 European Cup final against Bayern Munich.

Yorath made 198 appearances for Leeds before moving to Coventry City as captain, and later to Tottenham Hotspur, concluding his top-flight career in 1981. Internationally, he earned 59 caps for Wales, 42 as captain, during a period of modest national success. As Wales manager from 1988 to 1993, he led the team to its highest-ever world ranking at that time, 27th, and came close to qualifying for the 1994 World Cup.

He later managed Lebanon, raising their ranking from 145th to 87th, and had managerial stints at Swansea City, Bradford City, Cardiff City, and Sheffield Wednesday, though these did not replicate his international success.

Born in Grangetown, Cardiff, Yorath initially played rugby at Cathays High School but excelled in football, representing Wales Schools before being signed by Leeds at 15. Despite early competition from Billy Bremner and Johnny Giles, he broke through in 1972 and featured in multiple European finals, often amidst controversy over refereeing decisions.

Yorath was also noted for his bravery off the field, helping save spectators during the 1985 Bradford fire, sustaining an injury in the process. His coaching career began at Bradford as a player-coach, before he moved into management, achieving promotion with Swansea City and later revitalizing the Wales national team.

He endured personal tragedy when his eldest son, Daniel, died at age 15 in 1992, a loss that eventually contributed to the end of his 1971 marriage to Christine Kay in 2007. Yorath is survived by three children from that marriage: Gabby, Louise, and Jordan.

Terence Charles Yorath, footballer and manager, born 27 March 1950; died 8 January 2026.

Gabriel Martinelli Escapes Further Punishment for Push on Injured Liverpool Defender

Arsenal forward Gabriel Martinelli will not face additional punishment for pushing Liverpool defender Conor Bradley while he was injured on the pitch. During stoppage time in Arsenal’s 0-0 draw with Liverpool, Martinelli also appeared to throw the ball at Bradley, who was later stretchered off.

Referee Anthony Taylor booked Martinelli for the incident, which drew widespread criticism from fans and angered Liverpool’s players. Martinelli has since apologised for his actions.

The Football Association has confirmed that no further retrospective action will be taken, as the incident was addressed appropriately during the match by the referee.