<p>The largest-ever sea dragon dinosaur fossil has been discovered in the UK. The fossilised remains were discovered at Rutland Water Nature Reserve in February 2021 by Joe Davis, conservation team leader at Leicestershire and Rutland Wildlife Trust. The sea dragons, which are similar in shape to dolphins, have previously been known to vary in size <a href="https://www.unilad.co.uk/animals/sea-dragon-dinosaur-dolphin-fossil-discovered-in-the-uk/" title="Read more" >…</a></p>
<p>Nigel Farage has defended Molly-Mae Hague amid the backlash to her claims about everyone having the same 24 hours in a day. The former Love Island contestant, also the creative director of Pretty Little Thing, continues to be the subject of controversy online following her comments on The Diary of a CEO podcast, hosted by <a href="https://www.unilad.co.uk/viral/nigel-farage-defends-molly-mae-hagues-24-hours-in-a-day-comments/" title="Read more" >…</a></p>
<p>Boris Johnson has revealed that he is considering changes to the self-isolation period for those who test positive for coronavirus. The prime minister discussed his thoughts on the current rules during an interview today, January 10, after the government previously lowered the isolation period from 10 days to seven, with two negative tests. Johnson has <a href="https://www.unilad.co.uk/news/boris-johnson-announces-hes-considering-new-changes-to-self-isolation-period/" title="Read more" >…</a></p>
<p>A woman has revealed the shocking differences between the US and UK versions of KFC. KFC – so delicious that people have been known to risk being arrested to try and take home a bucket of the crispy chicken. Despite not being a massive fan of the fast-food chain, a woman wanted to show her <a href="https://www.unilad.co.uk/food/us-woman-shares-the-american-kfc-options-and-brits-cant-get-over-it/" title="Read more" >…</a></p>
<p>Government minister Michael Gove missed a prime time BBC interview this morning – after getting stuck in a lift. Gove, who is the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, was reportedly slated to appear on the Radio 4 Today programme’s 8.10am slot, but failed to show up. It was left to host <a href="https://www.unilad.co.uk/news/michael-gove-misses-bbc-interview-after-getting-stuck-in-lift/" title="Read more" >…</a></p>
<p>Gordon Ramsay has opened up about what it was like to prepare a meal for the most intimidating person he’s ever cooked for. The Hell’s Kitchen chef may usually be the most terrifying cook in the kitchen, but one particular guest left him quaking in his apron. In 2000, the 55-year-old ended up cooking lunch at Downing <a href="https://www.unilad.co.uk/celebrity/gordon-ramsay-reveals-terrifying-experience-cooking-for-vladimir-putin/" title="Read more" >…</a></p>
<p>Squid Game star Oh Yeong-su has become the first Korean actor to win a Golden Globe award, taking home the trophy for the Best Supporting Actor in Television. Oh, 77, beat the likes of Kieran Culkin (Succession), Brett Goldstein (Ted Lasso), Billy Crudup and Mark Duplass (The Morning Show) to win his first Golden Globe <a href="https://www.unilad.co.uk/film-and-tv/squid-games-oh-yeong-su-becomes-first-korean-actor-to-win-golden-globe-award/" title="Read more" >…</a></p>
<p>Co-stars and friends of actor and comedian Bob Saget have spoken out following his sudden passing. Orange County Sheriff’s Office announced the comedian’s death via Twitter this morning, January 10. Saget passed away at the age of 65. Since the statement was released, friends and colleagues of the How I Met Your Mother star have taken to social <a href="https://www.unilad.co.uk/celebrity/bob-sagets-full-house-co-stars-lead-tributes-to-the-comedian-after-his-death/" title="Read more" >…</a></p>
<p>Novak Djokovic has won has appeal against the Australian government’s decision to cancel his visa. Following a court hearing, a judge ordered that the tennis player should be released from detention and his visa restored after finding ‘unreasonableness’ in how the Australian Border Force came to its decision. Djokovic, the world number one, had been <a href="https://www.unilad.co.uk/news/novak-djokovic-wins-appeal-against-deportation-from-australia/" title="Read more" >…</a></p>
<p>A 17-year-old who died after giving birth to a larger than expected baby should have been induced weeks earlier, an inquest has heard. Teegan Barnard from Havant, Hampshire died in 2019 after losing almost four litres of blood during the birth of her nine-pound nine-ounce son, Parker, via emergency C-section. An inquest heard that Barnard <a href="https://www.unilad.co.uk/news/teen-who-died-birthing-9lb-baby-should-have-been-induced-inquest-hears/" title="Read more" >…</a></p>
<p>Sinéad O’Connor has condemned the Irish state following the death of her son. O’Connor confirmed yesterday, January 8, that 17-year-old Shane had ‘decided to end his earthly struggle today and is now with God,’ two days after he was reported missing, posting via Twitter ‘may he rest in peace and may no one follow his <a href="https://www.unilad.co.uk/music/sinead-oconnor-says-shell-never-forgive-evil-irish-state-after-sons-death/" title="Read more" >…</a></p>
<p>Josh Cavallo has condemned homophobic abuse directed at him by fans at an A-league football match, telling them ‘I will never apologise for living my truth.’ Cavallo, who is the first active openly gay A-league footballer and the only out footballer currently playing in a top flight division, confirmed he was the target of abuse <a href="https://www.unilad.co.uk/sport/only-openly-gay-top-flight-footballer-has-no-words-for-homophobic-abuse-shouted-at-him-during-match/" title="Read more" >…</a></p>
<p>In an update to the controversy surrounding Novak Djokovic’s visa, the Australian government has lost its bid to delay the case. The government reportedly asked for the court hearing to be postponed until Wednesday. However, a judge has rejected this request and the hearing will begin Monday, January 10, as scheduled. Djokovic’s ongoing battle to <a href="https://www.unilad.co.uk/sport/novak-djokovic-australian-government-lose-bid-to-delay-visa-appeal/" title="Read more" >…</a></p>
<p>Ghislaine Maxwell’s lawyers have claimed a third juror in her trial lied about being abused. The news comes as Maxwell has been given hope of a retrial after it was alleged two jurors’ experience of sexual abuse may have swayed other jurors. Now, a source has said Maxwell’s team feel ‘confident’ that a third juror <a href="https://www.unilad.co.uk/news/ghislaine-maxwell-lawyers-claim-third-juror-lied-about-being-abused/" title="Read more" >…</a></p>
<p>Scientists have reportedly found a strain of Covid in Cyprus that blends Delta and Omicron. There are believed to be 25 cases of the new strain, which scientists have said is a blend of the two previous Covid variants and has been dubbed ‘deltacron’. Leondios Kostrikis, a professor of biological sciences at the University of <a href="https://www.unilad.co.uk/news/new-deltacron-variant-discovered-in-cyprus/" title="Read more" >…</a></p>
<p>Government officials have denied plans they may get rid of free lateral flow tests amid growing concerns about their cost. Earlier this week, it was alleged that free tests could be limited to care homes, hospitals, schools and other high-risk settings. The news came after a shortage of lateral flow tests hit the UK in <a href="https://www.unilad.co.uk/news/government-deny-plans-to-scrap-free-lateral-flow-tests/" title="Read more" >…</a></p>
<p>Investigators working on a documentary about Madeleine McCann’s disappearance have reportedly found evidence that could cast doubt on the prime suspect’s involvement. German police have said they believe that Christian B, a 44-year old convicted sex offender, was ‘100%’ responsible for the kidnap and murder of McCann, who vanished from a holiday resort in Portugal <a href="https://www.unilad.co.uk/news/madeleine-mccann-new-information-found-in-case-against-prime-suspect/" title="Read more" >…</a></p>
<p>Shocking footage has been released showing a man burst into flames after a police officer’s taser ignited with the hand sanitiser the man had rubbed over his body. Jason Jones, 29, died last month – six weeks after the incident took place in a police station in the town of Catskill. Now, Attorney General Letitia <a href="https://www.unilad.co.uk/news/man-covered-in-hand-santiser-bursts-into-flames-after-police-use-stun-gun-on-him/" title="Read more" >…</a></p>
<p>Novak Djokovic was pictured attending an event the day after his positive Covid test, prompting more controversy over the star. The news comes after Djokovic was detained in Melbourne airport for nine hours on January 4 upon arriving to play in the Australian Open. The star’s visa was revoked after he landed for failure to <a href="https://www.unilad.co.uk/news/novak-djokovic-photographed-at-event-day-after-he-claimed-positive-test-behind-exemption/" title="Read more" >…</a></p>
<p>The UK’s COVID-19 death toll has officially passed 150,000. The total number of deaths reported within 28 days of a positive coronavirus test now sits at 150,057, making it the fourth-highest death toll in the world behind Brazil, India and the US. It comes after the latest daily figures showed a further 313 coronavirus-related fatalities. <a href="https://www.unilad.co.uk/news/uks-covid-death-toll-has-passed-150000-as-cases-soar/" title="Read more" >…</a></p>
<p>The University of Warwick’s Dr Mike Tildesley has said that Covid could become ‘similar’ to the common cold. Dr Tildesley, a member of the Scientific Pandemic Influenza Modelling group which feeds into SAGE, has offered some encouraging thoughts during an interview with Times Radio. The medic noted that London’s Covid cases finally starting to slow <a href="https://www.unilad.co.uk/news/scientist-offers-hope-saying-covid-could-become-very-similar-to-the-common-cold/" title="Read more" >…</a></p>
<p>Sinéad O’Connor has announced the death of her teenage son, Shane. The Nothing Compares 2 U singer released a statement on social media confirming the 17-year-old’s passing. The teenager – the son of Sinéad and fellow Irish musician Dónal Lunny – was reported missing in Dublin earlier this week, with police launching an appeal to <a href="https://www.unilad.co.uk/music/sinead-oconnor-announces-death-of-17-year-old-son/" title="Read more" >…</a></p>
<p>Novak Djokovic did have a medical exemption to enter Australia without being vaccinated, his lawyers said in a court filing. The world tennis number one is currently in immigration detention and fighting deportation after his visa was cancelled when he arrived in Melbourne earlier this week. Initially, he’d been granted a ‘special exemption’ by Tennis <a href="https://www.unilad.co.uk/sport/novak-djokovic-did-have-vaccine-exemption-allowing-him-into-australia-court-docs-reveal/" title="Read more" >…</a></p>
<p>A petition to strip Tony Blair of his knighthood has just surpassed one million signatures. At the end of 2021, it was announced that Blair had been appointed to the position of Knight Companion of the Most Noble Order of the Garter as part of the Queen’s New Year’s honours list. Following this, on New <a href="https://www.unilad.co.uk/news/one-million-people-sign-petition-to-strip-tony-blair-of-his-knighthood/" title="Read more" >…</a></p>