42 minutes 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

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13 hours ago Blake Lively vs Justin Baldoni: A timeline of the feud and lawsuit between It Ends With Us co

Bitter feud is alleged to have begun while filming the box office hit ‘It Ends With Us’

Society

6 hours ago 13 little treats to buy for yourself in the winter sales if Santa didn't quite deliver

Let's face it: sometimes Santa gets it wrong, no matter how many 'subtle' suggestions you send or Christmas lists you write.

Economics

20 hours ago Youngsters ditch their families at Christmas for a boozy night out on the town in annual festive fancy dress Boxing Day bash

Wigan town centre was overflowing with revellers wearing their best gear to the nightclubs and bars along King Street in mild temperatures for this time of year.

Sport

2 hours ago US teacher jailed in Russia is formally designated as wrongfully detained

The State Department says an American schoolteacher arrested in Russia on drug charges more than four years ago has been designated by the U.S. government as wrongfully detained

Events

57 minutes 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...

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30 hours ago Gavin and Stacey's biggest filming secrets from fake location to bitter cast feud

As the Gavin and Stacey Christmas finale has everybody talking, The Mirror takes a look back at the long-running BBC sitcom's behind-the-scenes secrets over the years

Society

8 hours ago Pizza delivery worker 'stabs pregnant customer 14 times in row over a tip'

Brianna Alvelo, 22, has been arrested and charged with a series of violent charges after allegedly attacking a pregnant woman who had not given her a large tip in Kissimmee, Florida

Economics

22 hours ago Equestrian champion 'was tortured for 21 YEARS in Syrian jail' after he beat dictator Bashar al Assad's older brother in a competition

Adnan Kassar, who won several gold medals and captained the national equestrian team in the 1980s was a close friend of Assad, whose elder brother Bassel was also a fellow equestrian.

Sport

2 hours ago Lockerbie: A Search for Truth on Sky – a meticulous and honourable dramatisation of the 1988 atrocity and what happened next

Colin Firth plays the father of one of the victims with careworn decency in this five-part drama about the bombing of Pan Am flight 103 and its aftermath

Events

65 minutes 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

32 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

32 hours ago Working Well: Returning to the office can disrupt life. Here are some tips to navigate the changes

Thousands of workers are facing an unsettling reality heading into 2025

Economics

3 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

3 hours ago Birmingham symphony orchestra to back grime and rap stars in 2025 concert

Artists taking part include Lady Leshurr, Big Dog Yogo, Brixx, C4, Creezon, Jaykae, Mayhem, Nodb, Pressure0121, Roxxxan, Saf One, Sox and T Roadz.

Politics

34 hours ago I was fired after my boss found my 'offensive' and 'hostile' office Secret Santa wish list

An American worker has sparked controversy after claiming they were fired over a humorous Secret Santa wish list.

Society

5 hours ago Disgusting ingredient in American chocolate that explains why foreigners hate our sweets

American-made chocolate is often criticized by Europeans for being poor quality. Food scientists suggest there are several factors, beyond just butyric acid, contributing to these taste differences.

Events

3 hours ago Coronation Street star breaks down in tears in final scene after 50 years on screen

One of Coronation Street’s most well-known cast members shed a tear as she bid farewell to the soap after 50 years on screen.

Politics

7 hours ago Masked Singer star shocks own children with Christmas special surprise appearance

A star of The Masked Singer’s 2024 Christmas special kept her appearance a secret from her own children, revealing their shocked reactions in an Instagram video.

Events

4 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

8 hours ago Most Watched Christmas Television: Here are the 10 shows that won the festive ratings battle in 2024

For the first time ever, all ten Christmas ratings winners had one thing in common.

Events

5 hours ago You're making Yorkshire puddings wrong – vital step makes them 'extra fluffy'

If you've always wanted to know how to make extra fluffy Yorkshire puddings that are crispy and and delicious, this simple recipe could help you get there with ease

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9 hours ago Robin Propper admits Rangers culture shock as he opens up on demand to win, scrutiny and long ball game

The Dutchman joined in a £1.5m deal from FC Twente in the summer but has taken time to find his feet

Events

6 hours ago Black school worker told he was 'punching above his weight' for having age

Jamiu Alagangan sued Ormiston New Academy in Wolverhampton for discrimination after he was told by a colleague he had 'punched above his weight', an employment tribunal heard.

Politics

10 hours ago Lockerbie: A Search for Justice on Sky – a meticulous and honourable dramatisation of the 1988 atrocity and what happened next

Colin Firth plays the father of one of the victim with careworn decency in this five-part drama about the boming of Pan Am flight 103 and its aftermath

Events

6 hours ago Better Man: What the reviews are saying about the new Robbie Williams film

The film has received astounding reviews

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14 hours ago AP PHOTOS: A river route for food and crime: The dual nature of a major South American waterway

From its headwaters in Brazil, the Paraguay River flows hundreds of miles south to where it joins the Parana River to form a single 2,100-mile waterway that carries much of the agricultural and mineral wealth of South America to the Atlantic

Events

6 hours ago Texas Edinburgh Hogmanay 2024 Stage Times: Expected set times, support, tickets, how to get in, and setlist

It’s nearly time to celebrate the start of a New Year - and there are few better places in the world to do so than Scotland’s Capital.

Politics

17 hours ago MAGA civil war as Elon Musk and Vivek clash with hard right on key immigration issue

The MAGA movement is embroiled in a fierce debate over the H-1B visa program after Vivek Ramaswamy, a Trump appointee, defended hiring skilled foreign workers and criticized American culture.

Events

7 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...

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20 hours ago Size of state on track to hit New Labour levels: Civil Service now employs more than 5,000 workers

There are now 513,000 full-time civil servants, up 121,000 on 2015 levels.

Events

9 hours ago Hollyoaks and Grange Hill creator says courage has gone out of broadcasting

TV writer Sir Phil Redmond said social media is the ‘big issue’ children are facing nowadays

Politics

21 hours ago ‘Should MAGA stay home in 2026?’ Laura Loomer wages ‘racist’ war against ‘tech bros’ over Indian migrants

The far-right provacateur is taking aim at Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy over their support of highly skilled workers from India, claiming that the country’s residents have a low IQ and describing Indians as “third world invaders.”

Events

9 hours ago Missed out this Christmas? Here are the festive TV treats to catch up on from Doctor Who to Gavin and Stacey

Everyone will be talking about these shows – so catch up while you can

Politics

22 hours ago Vivek Ramaswamy blames 90s sitcoms for tech companies hiring smarter immigrant workers

Trump coalition’s hardline anti-immigrant stance is clashing with concurrent embrace of tech world, often highly diverse

Events

11 hours ago As Trump returns to the White House, and Putin’s forces advance – what next for Ukraine in 2025?

Ukraine is facing an array of issues heading into 2025, underscored by the anxiety of what the re-election of Donald Trump could mean for the country’s future. Tom Watling speaks to politicians, military experts and aid workers to discover what next year could look like

Politics

22 hours ago New York governor orders firing of 14 prison workers after fatal attack on inmate

Kathy Hochul calls for ousting of correction officers and nurse allegedly involved in death of Robert Brooks, 43The New York governor, Kathy Hochul, has directed 14 workers at a state prison to be fired after they were allegedly involved in an attack that resulted in the death of an incarcerated man.Robert Brooks, 43, died in a local hospital a day after a 9 December incident at the Marcy correctional facility in central New York. Continue reading...

Events

11 hours ago Alan Shearer slams Anthony Taylor for 'guessing' on controversial red card decision

BBC Match of the Day pundit Alan Shearer has broken down the circumstances behind Jhon Duran's red card against Newcastle and explained why he thinks Anthony Taylor got it wrong

Politics

23 hours ago An uneasy calm settles over Syrian city of Homs after outbreak of sectarian violence

Syria’s new security forces checked IDs and searched cars in the central city of Homs a day after protests by members of the Alawite minority erupted in gunfire and stirred fears that the country’s fragile peace could break down

Events

12 hours ago Outnumbered’s Hugh Dennis makes prostate cancer plea after Christmas special storyline

Outnumbered star Hugh Dennis has urged men to check their risk of prostate cancer following the beloved BBC sitcom’s 2024 Christmas special storyline.

Politics

23 hours ago New York to charge fossil fuel companies for damage from climate change

Large fossil fuel companies would have to pay fees to help New York fight the effects of climate change under a bill signed by Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul

Events

17 hours ago Inside story of how it all went wrong at Cadbury's: It has skimmed, trimmed and many say ruined the taste of its chocolate, reveals JANE FRYER. And that's not the worst by a long shot...

John Cadbury - patriarch of Britain's most famous confectionery company and a doggedly good and relentlessly philanthropic example to us all - must be spinning in his grave in the village of Bournville.

Politics

24 hours ago Hundreds of theatres and museums face closure as crisis in sectors laid bare

Alarm in sector as four in 10 of Britain’s theatres as well as many regional museums containing local and national archives are on the brink of closure

Events

28 hours ago Senior bishop is moved out of historic palace that has been official residence for centuries as Church of England battles net zero targets

The authority is keen to make the 'eco-friendly' changes but expects the cultural significance of the listed building may present a challenge.

Events

19 hours ago Woman thought her date was ghosting her but he was in a coma... and now, they're traveling the world together

Cody Bryant and Haley Woloshen connected in 2022 but after he stopped replying to her messages she thought he had 'ghosted her.'

Politics

29 hours ago Katt Williams, crypto and cat ladies: 2024 was the year of unexpected second chances

From comedy to courtroom drama, if you thought you’d seen it all before, that’s because this year you hadIf 2024 was defined by anything, it was a distinct feeling of deja vu. Donald Trump ran and won, Death Cab and Janet Jackson headlined music festivals, and aesthetes on social media lusted after Windows Vista design language circa 2007. Same old, same old – almost. Because 2024 was also the year of unexpected second chances: in some very special cases, those who suffered a fall from grace or otherwise unfortunate first run in the spotlight got another shot at glory. Call it a comeback, a redemption, or deja vu all over again for better or worse, it was their year once more. . Continue reading...

Events

21 hours ago Outnumbered on BBC One review: a welcome return to form for the chaotic Brockmans

The family is back for the first time in eight years, and they’ve swapped whimsical charm for bleak gallows humour

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31 hours ago MT Vasudevan Nair: Celebrated Indian author and screenwriter dies at 91

Malayalam writer leaves lasting impact on Indian cultural landscape

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