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1. UK Grok ban live: X under formal Ofcom investigation over ‘deeply concerning’ deepfakes row

   Ofcom has launched a formal investigation into X over sexually explicit AI images on platform

2. Dad who threw baby daughter at television jailed for attempted murder

   The baby was discovered lying face down under a duvet by family members

3. Former Tory chancellor Nadhim Zahawi defects to Reform in Nigel Farage’s biggest coup yet

   The former Tory chancellor has become the latest former Boris Johnson ally to join Farage’s party

4. These are the best discounts in the Great British Rail Sale – but not all passengers are impressed

   Exclusive:One of the top deals available is a £7 fare between Manchester and London

5. Iran in paralysis as internet blackout freezes banks and daily life

   Authorities in Iran have imposed a brutal crackdown in response to protests over the country’s economic crisis

6. This luxury hotel is a tranquil haven in hectic Santorini

   Annabel Nugent checks into the Andronis Luxury Suites to switch off in picturesque Oia

7. The Golden Globes reunions and fascinating moments the telecast didn’t show

   Inside the ballroom, the commercial breaks are a race to socialize

8. Only hours remain for the best rail ticket deal of the year

   Bargains end at one minute to midnight

9. Transfer news live: Arsenal get Guehi boost in Liverpool battle, new favourite for Man United job

   All the latest January transfer window news, gossip and rumours

10. Iran protests latest: Tehran says ‘we are ready for war’ after Trump threatens military action

    US president has threatened to strike Iran if its regime continues brutal crackdown on demonstrators