28 minutes ago Family detention, raids and ‘no price tag’: Trump’s mass deportation plan comes into focus

Migrant families will be given impossible choices under Tom Homan’s agenda while Trump invokes wartime law and surges law enforcement across the country, Alex Woodward reports

Politics

27 hours ago Gavin and Stacey's Laura Aikman's family gasp as they discover secret return while watching finale

Fans of the BBC's long-running sitcom Gavin and Stacey were stunned to see Laura Aikman back in her role as Sonia for the last ever episode in jaw-dropping scenes

Society

6 hours ago When is the Steam Winter Sale ending? Find out when their festive deals dry up

Steam's Winter Sale is finishing soon, so be sure to grab the bargains while you can across Steam Deck and PC as we cover the end date – and when you can expect the next sale

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7 hours ago Netflix's Squid Game 2 sparks frenzy after fans find 'Easter Egg' game on Google

Squid Game 2 has only just dropped on Netflix, but people are already playing a game on Google that will have you on the edge of your seat as you try to beat the creepy doll

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99 minutes ago Olympic skier airlifted intensive care with bleeding near the brain after crashing on 'dangerous' slope to be used at the 2026 Games

Sarrazin was one of two skiers airlifted to a hospital and the French ski federation said he was conscious but diagnosed with a subdural hematoma - bleeding near the brain.

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5 hours ago Lady Kitty Spencer shares photos of daughter Athena enjoying a 'magical' Christmas in Monaco

Princess Diana 's niece, 33, has shared photos from a festive stay in Monaco, including adorable snaps of her baby daughter Athena.

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37 hours ago Apple may finally follow Samsung with one of its biggest iPhone upgrades ever

Following years of development, Apple could release a foldable iPhone and tablet as soon as next year - according to people familiar with the company's plans

Technology

2 hours ago Fears Scotland's NHS 'on brink of collapse' as flu hospital cases surge

Flu cases have soared in Scotland as health officials warn the public to stay away from A&E unless necessary.

Science

48 minutes ago Trump accidentally shares cryptic message intended for Elon Musk with the world

President-elect Donald Trump sent a cryptic message to his billionaire tech friend Elon Musk on Friday hours after a brutal social media debate on immigration blew up in his face.

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30 hours ago Gavin and Stacey's Sonia star kept huge show secret from her family before surprise return

Gavin and Stacey star Laura Aikman has revealed that her family only found out about her surprise return to the show when they watched the final episode on Christmas Day

Society

8 hours ago Family buying hotdogs at Christmas market mortified after seller's £618 mistake

Laura Brumpton, 34, and her husband Alan, 37, were enjoying a festive outing to a Christmas market when they decided to treat their children to two hotdogs – but they got a shock when they checked their bank balance

Economics

8 hours ago Xbox Game Pass January lineup kicks off 2025 with Game of the Year contender

Call of Duty fans have been desperate for more games to come to Xbox Game Pass now that Microsoft owns the brand, and it appears a fantastic entry could be top of the list

Sport

2 hours ago 'Countdown to WW3' as US warned to prepare for Putin's big 'Soviet Union land grab'

Vladimir Putin is said to be plotting a 'land grab' to 're-establish the former Soviet Union' and the US and European leaders have been told to prepare for World War 3

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1 hour ago Musk’s fight with Maga reveals split on immigration within Trump’s circle

President-elect’s new allies in Silicon Valley suffer backlash over foreign workers from his core supporters

Politics

31 hours ago Indian passengers welcomed with Christmas cheer, music at London Heathrow airport

Indian passengers welcomed with Christmas cheer, music at London Heathrow airport  Hindustan Times

Society

9 hours ago Best John Lewis deals in the Boxing Day sale, from Le Creuset to Dyson

Enjoy deals across beauty, home, fashion, tech and more

Economics

9 hours ago Good and bad news for classic Call of Duty fans as Xbox Game Pass plans leak

Call of Duty fans have been desperate for more games to come to Xbox Game Pass now that Microsoft owns the brand, and it appears a fantastic entry could be top of the list

Sport

3 hours ago Cyprien Sarrazin in intensive care after downhill crash on 2026 Olympic slope

Sarrazin, 30, set for surgery after head injury in crashFrench standout crashed during World Cup trainingFrench standout Cyprien Sarrazin was in intensive care with a head injury after a crash during training for a World Cup downhill race on Friday on the slope set to be used for the 2026 Winter Olympics.Sarrazin was one of two skiers airlifted to a hospital after crashing and the French ski federation said he was conscious but diagnosed with a subdural hematoma — bleeding near the brain. Continue reading...

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2 hours ago Maga v Musk: Trump camp divided in bitter fight over immigration policy

Feud flared up when president-elect chose Sriram Krishnan, an Indian-born entrepreneur, as his AI adviserBitter in-fighting has broken out between tech billionaire Elon Musk and Donald Trump’s hardline Make America great again (Maga) base after the US president-elect chose an Indian-born entrepreneur to be his adviser on artificial intelligence.The row has pitted Musk and his fellow entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy against die-hard supporters including the far-right activist Laura Loomer and Matt Gaetz, the former congress member and abortive nominee for attorney general. The spat threatens to open up a chasm among Trump’s supporters over immigration, a key issue in his election victory. Continue reading...

Politics

32 hours ago Gavin and Stacey Sonia star kept huge secret from her family before surprise return

Laura Aikman, who plays Sonia in Gavin and Stacey, has shared a video of her family's reaction to her character's return in the final episode of the BBC sitcom

Society

22 hours ago I stayed in London’s top tech hotel with £30,000 massage bed and superfast Wi

I stayed in London’s top tech hotel with £30,000 massage bed and superfast Wi-Fi – but best bit was in the...  The Sun

Economics

10 hours ago EA FC and other major sports games just might help us find the next Messi

A new report suggests gamers who play sports titles are helping young people find an interest in real sports, either through increasing their support for a team or playing themselves

Sport

3 hours ago Biden administration pledges additional military aid to Ukraine amid Russia war

Security assistance package in works as North Korean troops are deployed in Kursk after Putin-Kim agreementThe Biden administration is pledging to approve fresh military aid to Ukraine in the coming days, including crucial air defense systems, as North Korean forces face mounting casualties in their first major deployment to a European conflict.John Kirby, the US national security communications adviser, told reporters on Friday that in just the last week North Korean troops had suffered more than 1,000 casualties in what he referred to as failed “human wave” assaults near the Kursk border-region, which confirms similar figures reported by South Korea. Continue reading...

Events

2 hours ago An online debate over foreign workers in tech shows tensions in Trump's political coalition

An online spat between factions of Donald Trump’s supporters over immigration and the tech industry has thrown internal divisions in the president-elect’s political movement into public display

Politics

33 hours ago Gavin and Stacey star who kept Christmas special appearance secret records family’s priceless reaction

Gavin and Stacey star Laura Aikman recorded her family’s priceless reaction after she kept her appearance in the comedy Christmas special a secret.

Society

31 hours ago Former Chelsea star Oscar says goodbye to China after eight years and £166m in wages

Oscar is returning to hometown club Sao Paulo following eight years in Shanghai where the former Chelsea star earned £400,000 per week and became the Chinese Super League's biggest foreign star

Economics

30 hours ago Chelsea v Fulham, Newcastle v Aston Villa and more: football clockwatch – live

Live scores | Tables | FixturesGet in touch! You can email Luke hereSavinho has just committed a hilarious mis-kick for City against Everton when apparently attempting a cross. That’s all you need to know.Sporting have appointed Rui Borges as head coach, after the Portuguese champions sacked Joao Pereira on Boxing Day. The new head coach has signed a contract until June 2026, with an option to extend a further year. Continue reading...

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3 hours ago The Guardian view on arms control: essential to prevent the total devastation of nuclear war | Editorial

Over the holidays, this column will explore next year’s urgent issues. Today we look at why an unqualified belief in nuclear deterrence can’t keep us safeNext November marks 40 years since the US president Ronald Reagan and the Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev declared that “a nuclear war cannot be won and must never be fought”. The statement was striking – not least because their militaries were pouring billions into preparing for an unwinnable conflict.A year later, at Reykjavik, the two came tantalisingly close to eliminating nuclear weapons entirely. That historic chance slipped away over Reagan’s insistence on his unproven “Star Wars” missile defence system. The moment passed, but its lesson endures: disarmament demands courage – and compromise. Continue reading...

Events

3 hours ago Exact date UK could get extra Bank Holiday day off in 2025 with four day weekend planned

Brits could enjoy an extra Bank Holiday in 2025 to celebrate 80 years since the end of the Second World War - a Mirror poll shows most Brits are keen for an extra day off to mark the occasion

Politics

34 hours ago Family of Gavin And Stacey actress learnt of secret return while watching show

Laura Aikman shared a video which shows her family screaming in shock as her character appears.

Society

32 hours ago Family's outrage after being 'charged £618 for two hotdogs at Christmas market'

Laura Brumpton, 34, and her husband Alan Brumpton, 37, were charged a whopping £618 for two hotdogs at a Christmas market in Nottingham - but the vendor is yet to refund them the correct amount

Economics

33 hours ago BBC Gavin and Stacey star films family's shocked reaction to appearing in finale after 'taking NDA very seriously'

Laura Aikman didn't even tell her nearest and dearest she was appearing in the finale

Sport

4 hours ago MAGA backlash as Elon Musk, Vivek Ramaswamy defend visa program for skilled workers: Live updates

MAGA supporters clash with top Trump lieutenants as they laud the benefits of H-1B visa program for American companies

Events

4 hours ago Destiny 2 Xur Exotics today: All items for sale and where to find him on December 27

Destiny 2's Exotic vendor, Xur, is back again this week – here's how to find him, what he's selling, and whether we recommend his offerings before he vanishes again

Politics

32 hours ago How the stock market defied expectations again this year, by the numbers

What a wonderful year 2024 has been for investors

Economics

4 hours ago 'Living Nostradamus' makes chilling prediction that World War III is 'imminent' and 'the worst is yet to come'

A Brazilian man known as 'Living Nostradamus' after making a number of accurate predictions now claims World War III could be 'imminent' and 'the worst is yet to come'.

Events

4 hours ago 10 sublime UK winter staycation ideas: from safaris to stargazing trips

Why stay home in January when you could staycation instead? From Norfolk to Richmond, here are the very best places to haul up and escape the city

Politics

44 hours ago Best deals in the Currys Boxing Day sale: Tech, home appliances and more discounts

Currys' Boxing Day sale has landed, offering deals on everything from tech to home essentials - whether you're upgrading your gadgets or revamping your space

Economics

5 hours ago Labour blames ‘appalling legacy’ after migrant crossings top 150,000 since 2018

The Prime Minister has put international co-operation with law enforcement agencies in Europe at the heart of his bid to cut the number of arrivals.

Events

4 hours ago MIC's Emily Blackwell reveals premature birth of daughter as she details newborn's 53 days in NICU

The E4 star announced the early arrival of her daughter Eva, born 10 weeks premature, after a challenging two-month stay in NICU

Politics

5 hours ago Sudan: first aid convoy reaches besieged Khartoum area since start of civil war

The deliveries of vital food and medical supplies will help 200,000 families, according to aid groups and local volunteersAn aid convoy has reached a besieged area of Khartoum for the first time since Sudan’s civil war broke out in April 2023, bringing food and medicines in a country where half of the people are at risk of starvation.The 28 trucks arrived in southern Khartoum on 25 December, according to the World Food Programme (WFP), which provided 22 trucks loaded with 750 tonnes of food. Continue reading...

Events

5 hours ago MAGA civil war ramps up as Trump ally Laura Loomer lays into Elon Musk — and loses her blue check

“[Musk] has removed my blue check mark on X because I dared to question his support for H1B visas, the replacement of American tech workers by Indian immigrants,” Laura Loomer tweeted Thursday.

Politics

6 hours ago More than 150,000 migrants have crossed the Channel to the UK since 2018 after another 407 arrived on Boxing Day

In all, 150,220 small boat migrants have reached the UK since the first dinghies crossed in 2018, equivalent to the population of a town the size of Blackpool.

Events

5 hours ago 'Prime' property on exclusive Florida island that would make Jeff Bezos your neighbor goes on sale for $200M

An undeveloped plot of waterfront property in the village of Indian Creek, Florida - famously known as 'Billionaire Bunker' - has gone up for sale for $200million.

Politics

6 hours ago Convicted terrorist suing Saracen's Head landlords over 'racist' pub signs says he'll donate court winnings to Gaza orphans

Convicted terrorist, Khalid Baqa, who is pursuing civil action against Saracen's Head publicans over its 'racist' name says he will give his court winnings to Gazan orphans. 

Events

5 hours ago Biggest games of 2025: GTA 6 and Switch 2 expected to headline stacked year of releases

2025 is right around the corner, and it's packed with a staggering array of releases across all platforms so there's something to look forward to whatever system you own

Politics

6 hours ago World War Three countdown as experts predict escalating global tensions in 2025

Donald Trump will become President of the US again in 2025 and it will be a year of "greatest challenges to international order since World War 2 ended 80 years ago", say experts

Events

7 hours ago More Americans believe health care is the government’s responsibility. MAGA is looking to end federal programs

Newfound belief in government health care comes as some Republicans are getting ready to push for cutting government spending on health care programs such as Obamacare and Medicaid

Politics

7 hours ago Channel crossings: Number of migrants arriving in UK since 2018 hits 150,000

The Prime Minister has put international co-operation with law enforcement agencies in Europe at the heart of his bid to cut the number of arrivals.

Events

7 hours ago Keir Starmer's younger brother Nick dies of cancer aged 60: Prime Minister pays tribute to 'wonderful' sibling after he passed away on Boxing Day

The Prime Minister had been set to go on holiday with his family today but it is understood he will now stay at home.

Politics

10 hours ago Putin pardons jailed 'war hero' who fed rape victims to dogs after mincing their bodies

Vladimir Putin has pardoned a convicted rapist and murderer who fed his victims to dogs before making mates with a cannibal in jail, thanks to his war efforts in Ukraine

Events

8 hours ago UK's weird, wonderful and largely overlooked estate pubs are quickly vanishing

Architectural investigators Matthew Bristow and Emily Cole warn that post-war drinking dens have fallen out of fashion, yet symbolise an important part of the UK's history

Politics

11 hours ago Houthis claim missile attack on Tel Aviv after Israel strikes Yemen airport – Middle East crisis live

Houthi rebels have claimed responsibility for the overnight firing of a missile at Tel Aviv’s Ben Gurion airportThe Israeli military demanded that medical staff and patients leave the premises of Kamal Adwan hospital to make room for their forces to storm the facility, Palestinian news agency Wafa reported this morning.Gaza’s health ministry has said the three main hospitals in northern Gaza – of which Kamal Adwan is one – are barely functioning and have been under repeated attack since Israel sent tanks into Beit Lahiya and nearby Beit Hanoun and Jabalia in October.This morning, Israel pushed deeper into the area surrounding Kamal Adwan hospital. Israeli armoured tanks advanced deeper under heavy cover from quadcopter machineguns.Explosive devices had already been planted in the vicinity of the hospital. Four were set off near the northern gate, at the back entrance, causing damage to the compound and sparking fires in some of the buildings around it. Continue reading...

Events

8 hours ago The Mysterious Affair at Styles by Agatha Christie audiobook review – a starry whodunnit

Peter Dinklage’s resonant turn as Hercule Poirot gives the beloved writer’s debut a charismatic rebootWhen an army captain, on leave during the first world war, visits a family friend for the weekend at their country pile in Essex, he is hoping for some sunny respite from the frontline. Captain Hastings and John Cavendish are childhood friends, so Hastings is well acquainted with his family, who also include John’s brother Lawrence and their stepmother Emily.The widowed Emily, we learn, has recently married Alfred Inglethorp, an American 20 years her junior, much to the ire of her children who believe him to be a gold digger. One night, Emily is taken ill and cries out from her bed. By the time Hastings and Lawrence arrive on the scene – they are forced to break down the door, as it is locked from the inside – she is dead. The next morning Hastings announces he has called a friend to investigate: a moustached Belgian named Hercule Poirot. Continue reading...

Politics

11 hours ago Countdown to WW3 begins in 2025 with huge land grab forcing UK into war, says expert

Donald Trump has promised to end the war in Ukraine but experts warn his plans will only spur on Vladimir Putin who will eventually attempt a major land grab sparking WW3

Events

9 hours ago The 5,844 reasons why Reform UK is confident of overtaking Tories in Scotland

Reform UK has its sights set on success at the 2026 Holyrood election.

Politics

12 hours ago Netanyahu warns Yemen airstrikes will continue after WHO chief caught up in airport attack – Middle East crisis live

Head of the World Health Organization, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, said he was at Yemen’s international airport when it was hitThe Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen have been attacking commercial shipping in the Red Sea for more than a year to try to enforce a naval blockade on Israel, saying they are acting in solidarity with Palestinians in Israel’s year-long war in Gaza.The strikes on shipping by the Houthis, who have also launched missiles at Israel, have prompted retaliatory strikes by the US and Britain. Here is an extract from our explainer on the group:The Houthis are a Yemeni militia group named after their founder, Hussein Badreddin al-Houthi, and representing the Zaidi branch of Shia Islam.They emerged in the 1980s in opposition to Saudi Arabia’s religious influence in Yemen. Continue reading...

Events

9 hours ago 2024's oddest political moments from Truss storming off stage to Tory sex slogan gaffe

In the past year we've seen Liz Truss storm off stage, Rishi Sunak apologise for 'killing' Samba trainers, Kemi Badenoch go to war with sandwiches and Nigel Farage get prickly

Politics

13 hours ago Ukraine ‘captures its first North Korean prisoner of war fighting for Putin'

A Kim Jong-un fighter believed to have been held in Russia’s Kursk region is purported to be in the image and, following its release, South Korea released a curious statement

Events

9 hours ago 'Wrexham fans paid my wages and I met Ryan Reynolds before he changed everything'

Former Wrexham goalkeeper Marius Rovde shares his story of playing for the club when it was at rock bottom

Politics

15 hours ago 'We fall and we rise': Some amputees in Sierra Leone turn to farming to combat discrimination

Sierra Leone's brutal civil war from 1991-2002 created about 28,000 amputees

Events

10 hours ago Is GTA 6 Trailer 2 being released today? Here's why fans are convinced it's happening

In case you missed it, Grand Theft Auto fans think the second GTA 6 trailer could arrive today (December 27) after a series of coincidences that seem almost too good to be true – here's what you need to know

Politics

18 hours ago 'Fall asleep faster' and stay warm in bed without the heating on with expert's easy tips

An expert has shared five simple hacks to keep your bedroom warm this winter, without having to crank up the heating

Events