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1. FTSE 100 Live 12 January: Gold hits new record, Barclays shares under pressure

   Geopolitics and questions over US Federal Reserve independence today drove gold to yet another record price.

2. Transfer news LIVE! Guehi wants Arsenal; Chelsea eye Ramon; Carrick to Man Utd latest; Souza medical today

   January window kicks up a notch with clubs chasing huge deals

3. Kate invites Red Roses to Windsor Castle for Rugby World Cup win celebration

   The princess is hosting a special reception for the England women’s rugby team on Thursday.

4. Fire breaks out backstage at Golden Globes after catering accident

   The incident comes as Sean Penn was reportedly caught lighting a cigarette inside the venue in an unrelated moment

5. Shea Lacey sends Manchester United fans apology after FA Cup red card: 'I let everybody down'

   Red Devils winger was dismissed late after coming off the bench during 2-1 defeat by Brighton at Old Trafford

6. Autistic Barbie doll is launched with loose clothes, fidget spinner and noise-cancelling headphones

   The doll features specific design choices intended to reflect some experiences to which autistic people might relate

7. Drama teacher hails ‘fantastic’ Adolescence star after Golden Globes win

   Owen Cooper won best supporting actor at the awards ceremony for his performance in the hard-hitting drama.

8. Golden Globes 2026 best dressed: Charli xcx, Selena Gomez, Jennifer Lawrence

   If the Globes are anything to go by, we’re in for an extremely chic awards season in 2026

9. Tottenham injury update: Rodrigo Bentancur, Richarlison, Lucas Bergvall latest news and return dates

   Spurs hit by fresh injury blows as pressure builds on Thomas Frank

10. Death toll in Iran mounts as UK calls for Ayatollah’s regime to show restraint

    The flagpole outside the Iranian embassy in London was toppled by a protester.