4 hours ago Psychic pig names World Darts Championship winner – and it's not Luke Littler

Psychic animals are back in vogue - and the latest mystic to test their hand, or hooves, is Truffles the pig from Ouseburn Farm in Newcastle

Politics

3 hours ago I've travelled the world with my family of six and saved £41,000 on accommodation over the years thanks to secret holiday hack

Fionnuala Brennan, 53, from Tramore, Ireland, has managed to holiday around the globe, including in America, Australia, and Italy - thanks to exchanging her home.

Society

3 hours ago Wowcher's £99 mystery holidays are back for 2025 with luxury getaways in Bali, Barbados and the Maldives up for grabs

Wowcher's lucky dip could land you an exciting European mini break or a long-haul trip somewhere exotic.

Economics

27 hours ago Am I too drunk, do I have rabies, and a human bit me: The bizarre questions to NHS at Christmas and Boxing Day

Information on alcohol consumption, rabies, and bites – both animal and human – were among the top of the list for NHS advice being sought on Christmas and Boxing Day last year

Sport

95 minutes 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...

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3 hours ago CCTV footage shows heroic father diving through traffic to save autistic son

A father tackled his 13-year-old autistic son out of the way of a large truck after his child ran onto a busy highway in Thailand on 23 December.

Culture

4 hours ago Top Tropical Fish of 2024: The 11 most popular types of colourful aquarium fish

It’s estimated that around 10 per cent of British households own pet fish – making them the third most popular animal to welcome into out homes after cats and dogs.

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6 hours ago ‘It’s not just a dancefloor’: the precipitous decline of UK nightclubs

A cocktail of Covid-19 and the cost-of-living crisis has left larger ‘chrome and carpet’ venues high and dry as struggling chains look to party bars‘A taste of Ibiza in grotty King’s Cross’: memories of closed UK nightclubsWhen the patrons of Watford’s Pryzm nightclub celebrated New Year’s Eve on 31 December 2023, they were marking the end of an era, or rather, the end of seven eras. Like every beloved local club, the venue had been known by multiple names over the years: Top Rank, Bailey’s, Paradise Lost, Kudos, Destiny and Oceana.Now, it will be reincarnated no more, after failing to reach a deal with its landlord. Continue reading...

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5 hours ago 'I've only put heating on three times this winter thanks to buy that costs 27p per hour'

While some dub it the most wonderful time of year, it is also one of the most expensive periods - and many are counting their pennines and trying to save on energy bills where they can

Economics

39 hours ago Sydney to Hobart yacht race 2024: reigning champion LawConnect leads fleet out of heads

Favourite for line honours Master Lock Comanche was in hot pursuitFleet of 104 expected to move quickly down NSW coast in north-easterly breezeReigning line honours champion LawConnect has led the Sydney to Hobart fleet out of the Sydney Heads as the 79th running of the blue-water classic gets under way.Favourite for line honours Master Lock Comanche was in hot pursuit behind her rival 100ft supermaxi, the pair leaving the iconic Sydney Harbour behind at about 1:15pm – 15 minutes after the start. Continue reading...

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3 hours ago One owl rescued by a Minnesota woman is euthanized; efforts to save the other continue

One of the two owls rescued by a Minnesota woman in a story that went viral this week has died, but the other is still getting medical care

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42 hours ago David Beckham turns barman to serve up a Posh cocktail while Gordon Ramsay and Cristiano Ronaldo show off their team pyjamas... how the rich and famous celebrated Christmas this year

David Beckham , meanwhile, kept it simple in a T-shirt and pyjama trousers, but added a Santa hat and made a cocktail for his wife at their £60million mansion in Miami, Florida.

Culture

5 hours ago 'I've only put heating on three times this winter – clever hack saves me a fortune'

Hannah is sharing her journey to paying off her £12,000 credit card debt – and is always on the lookout for ways to save money where she can. Her latest hack involves staying warm

Politics

30 hours ago Anthony Joshua's stunning £150m property empire boasts luxury houses and former oil HQ

Anthony Joshua has invested a huge amount of money in real estate in recent years and boasts a property empire worth around £150million, with a number of impressive acquisitions

Society

6 hours ago French chateau money pit: Couple who bought mansion for £900k says spiraling heating bills have turned fairytale into a Christmas nightmare

Lionel, 64, and Claire Cherruault, 42 paid £900,000 for the property, that comes with three acres of land, eight bedrooms and its very own chapel, back in 2021.

Economics

4 hours ago 'Vibrant' student dies suddenly from silent killer heart condition aged 20

"Screening could have at least given us some information that might have saved Poppy... we could save another family from the feelings we have this Christmas."

Events

5 hours ago 'I was stuck in Eurostar hell and saw nothing more than a bottle of water being offered by staff'

According to some caught up in the chaos, all that was offered to tired, dehydrated and panicked passengers was a bottle of water - despite the company claiming they offered hot drinks to those stranded in Calais

Politics

33 hours ago New Year’s Eve party outfits to pick up in the sales from Debenhams, Nobody’s Child and more

Are you hosting an NYE party or heading off to one? With the Boxing Day sales kicking off, today is the perfect opportunity to pick up your partywear and save some pennies

Society

7 hours ago Debenhams cuts £485 'beautiful' luxury diving watch to £76 in huge sale

Shoppers were quick to snap up the "fabulous" designer watch, which some claim 'reminds them of a Rolex'

Economics

4 hours ago Drug baron Jon Moorby reveals major marriage plan as he bids for freedom

Jon Moorby is serving a 29-year term in HMP Frankland in County Durham, nicknamed "Monster Mansion", where the drug lord is reportedly checked on through his cell spy-hole every hour

Events

5 hours ago Mark Zuckerberg breaks his silence on Hawaii 'Doomsday bunker' under his $270m mansion compound

Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg has finally broken his silence on the 'Doomsday bunker' that many claim he is building underneath his $270million Hawaii mansion. 

Politics

26 hours ago Pep Guardiola ready to go shopping in January as Man City draw with Everton

Erling Haaland had a penalty saved as the injury-hit champions’ torrid run continued.

Economics

5 hours ago Cleaner who filmed colleagues 'weaponised employment laws' in 'scandalous' compensation bids

Martin Kumi is accused of ‘weaponising’ employment laws to try to get quick payouts

Events

5 hours ago Mark Zuckerberg breaks his silence on Hawaii 'Doomsday bunker' under his $270m mansion compound that can fit over 1,000 football fields

Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg has finally broken his silence on the 'Doomsday bunker' that many claim he is building underneath his $270million Hawaii mansion. 

Politics

27 hours ago Save up to 50% on 'so comfortable' footwear as FitFlop axes prices in Boxing Day sale

Fitflop never disappoints when it comes to a standout sale, and the brand's Boxing Day deals are no different. Right now, shoppers can save up to 50% off a range of the brand's best-selling footwear

Economics

6 hours ago Noddy Holder battles to save Banks's Mild after Carlsberg announced it was axeing the famous Midlands beer

Rock legend Noddy Holder has thrown his support behind the movement to save one of the Midlands' most famous beers which is due to be scrapped by Carlsberg next week.

Events

6 hours ago Hundreds of passengers saved by emergency stop system after driver jumps from high

‘The security system worked exactly as planned,’ said French rail operator

Politics

30 hours ago Martin Lewis MSE explains how to save almost £150 on your car breakdown cover

Martin Lewis reveals how to save up to £150 on your car breakdown cover this winter, with tips on finding cheaper policies and haggling down renewal prices

Economics

7 hours ago British schoolgirl, 9, who played a munchkin in Wicked reveals how Ariana Grande saved her when production was halted because she was injured on set

Hattie Ryan, nine, starred as a munchkin in Wicked, which won rave reviews after debuting in November.

Events

6 hours ago Possible sale of Monet’s Water Lilies on Chinese social media causes disbelief

Painting apparently sold on Chinese Instagram equivalent Xiaohongshu

Politics

30 hours ago I save £1,500 a month living in a skip in central London – I bring friends over & I’ve never had any comp...

I save £1,500 a month living in a skip in central London – I bring friends over & I’ve never had any comp...  The Sun

Economics

8 hours ago Paw Patrol creator joins team bringing leprechaun folklore to global audience

Keith Chapman has become executive producer at Carlichauns Entertainment ahead of the launch of the CG animated children’s series.

Events

7 hours ago 'Mimicking animal movements' and 'ancient' exercises: The unexpected fitness trends taking over 2025

If the idea of spending relentless hours on the treadmill fills you with dread, it's always worth trying something new.

Politics

30 hours ago The 1p challenge backed by Martin Lewis will save you more than £600 before next Christmas

Here's how you can save more than £600 within a year

Economics

9 hours ago Burst pipe sees 50 homes evacuated in Basingstoke as emergency crews try to stem flood

Hampshire and Isle of Wight rescue services received multiple calls from Trinidad Close in Basingstoke, reporting water was in properties with 50 homes affected

Events

8 hours ago Meghan and Harry's 'quiet Christmas in California': Sussexes 'celebrate at home' with Archie and Lilibet

Meghan, 43, and Harry, 40, are believed to have missed out on an invite to the celebrations at Sandringham and stayed at their nine-bedroom mansion in Montecito.

Politics

32 hours ago The Best Boxing Day travel deals to book now to save on your 2025 holiday

Whether you're planning a big summer holiday for 2025 or looking to book a last minute winter getaway, there are plenty of Boxing Day travel deals to be had

Economics

19 hours ago Russia tried to make Azerbaijan Airlines plane crash in the sea by refusing permission to land after missile attack, then jamming its navigation to force hero pilot over water before crash killed 38

A Russian surface-to-air missile struck the flight on Christmas Day, causing the airliner to crash in Kazakhstan - a tragedy which claimed the lives of 38 people.

Events

9 hours ago Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's solitary Christmas with guitar singalong

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have spent Christmas in California for the past few years, with only Doria Ragland joining them at their Montecito mansion for the festive season

Politics

32 hours ago The best Boxing Day travel deals to save you money on your 2025 holiday

Whether you’re after a last minute winter getaway or are already planning your 2025 summer holiday, plenty of airlines and hotels have just launched their Boxing Day sales

Economics

22 hours ago Cartels using 'animals and poor people' to test deadly new Fentanyl before flooding market

Mexican drug cartels are luring homeless people into becoming test subjects, offering only $30, to trial new formulations of fentanyl in a bid to dominate the fentanyl drug trade

Events

11 hours ago Ruben Amorim rejects Man Utd's hopes of qualifying for Europe with damning claim

Ruben Amorim saw Manchester United lose again, this time at Wolves, and was quick to pour water on any notion of qualifying for Europe this season as the Red Devils remain in the bottom half

Politics

33 hours ago Boots launches huge winter sale with 50% off top brands including Philips and Kylie Jenner

The Big Boots Sale is here and you can save up to 50% on 1000s of products from big brands including Philips, Fenty, Liz Earle, No7 and more

Economics

23 hours ago 'The best kettle I've purchased' Ninja smart kettle that 'saves on energy' hits lowest ever price

This Ninja Smart Kettle that customers have praised for 'saving on energy costs' thanks to its precise temperature controls, is now its lowest-ever price in this flash sale

Events

12 hours ago Brits can save hundreds of pounds next year as Monzo launches 1p challenge

This new feature will help bankers save more than £600 in a year

Politics

33 hours ago Cristiano Ronaldo's luxury car collection – £9million Bugatti to brand new BMW

As if Cristiano Ronaldo's collection of the world's most supreme cars wasn't sumptuous enough, the football icon was recently gifted another luxurious motor by his club Al-Nassr

Economics

27 hours ago Erling Haaland’s penalty miss sums up Man City’s troubles in frustrating draw with Everton

Manchester City 1-1 Everton: Jordan Pickford saved Erling Haaland’s second-half penalty as the champions dropped yet more points

Events

13 hours ago Eight highlights (and lowlights) about our relationship with animals from 2024

Considerable progress on animal welfare was made in 2024 but there is still much to do

Politics

33 hours ago Winner of £7.6m lottery jackpot made 'huge decision' with wife after it became too much

"We were all right. Like other families do, we saved up. It changed our lives but not us as persons... I still look at the price of a pair of socks, you know."

Economics

27 hours ago Jordan Pickford's old school antics were too much for damaged Erling Haaland and Man City

MAN CITY 1-1 EVERTON: Jordan Pickford saved Erling Haaland's penalty as Manchester City's dismal run stretched to just one win in their last 13 games

Events

13 hours ago John Swinney's simple political strategy to save the SNP, as 2025 looms as the critical year

Both Labour and the SNP will seek to seize the narrative in a crucial year for Scottish politics

Politics

28 hours ago Erling Haaland penalty saved by Jordan Pickford as Man City’s troubles continue

City’s poor form went on with a 1-1 draw with Sean Dyche’s Everton.

Events

14 hours ago 'I'm a laundry expert and here are five things I always do with my washing'

Consumer Reports' Rich Handel shares a few laundry tips on TikTok - from how much detergent you should use to stain removal - that can help you prolong clothes and save money

Politics

28 hours ago You CAN take a horse to water! Firefighters are called in to rescue mare trapped in swimming pool

Hampshire Firefighters were called to what certainly must have been their most obscure rescue of the year on Christmas Day after a horse became stranded in a Swanmore swimming pool.

Events

29 hours ago Dirty water, sentient trees and hope in a climate crisis: 10 environmental long reads to digest over Christmas

In this week’s Down To Earth newsletter: These essential features – chosen by the Guardian’s Long Reads editors, cover everything from dirty water and sentient trees to how to find hope in a climate crisis• Don’t get Down to Earth delivered to your inbox? Sign up here to get the newsletter in fullThis year the Guardian Long Read series celebrates its 10th anniversary. Since we launched in 2014, we’ve run more than 1,000 pieces, on everything from Algerian sheep fighting to the trials and tribulations of Durex’s chief condom guy. Over the years, we’ve also run plenty of great environment stories, and for this special edition of Down to Earth we want to highlight a few of our favourites from the archive.Below we’ve picked 10 of our favourite climate pieces to dig into over the Christmas break – but first, this week’s most important reads.CO2 emissions from new North Sea drilling sites would match 30 years’ worth from UK householdsGhosts of the landscape: how folklore and songs are a k...

Events

23 hours ago 'The worst smell I've ever experienced on a live animal': Couple left 'sweet' dog with tumour for a year

Scratch was 'mainly fed sausages', said the RSPCA

Politics

29 hours ago Azerbaijan Airline crash 'caused by Russian Air defences' claim aviation experts

Despite initial claims that the plane had suffered a birdstrike and Russia's efforts to pour cold water on what it has described as 'speculation,' commentators have claimed it could have been anti-aircraft fire

Events

24 hours ago Ministers pledge £15m towards tackling food waste and feeding communities

The initiative, expected to save as many as 60 million meals, comes amid a long term increase in the use of food banks in the UK

Politics

30 hours ago Tiger among 20 cats to die of bird flu at sanctuary in Washington state

Bengal tiger, cougars, a lynx and bobcats dead as disease spreads rapidly among US poultry flocks and dairy herdsTwenty exotic cats, including a Bengal tiger, four cougars, a lynx and four bobcats, have died after contracting bird flu at an animal sanctuary in Shelton, Washington.The feline deaths come as bird flu, a highly pathogenic avian influenza, has spread rapidly through poultry flocks and dairy herds in the US, infected and killed domestic cats, and caused a severe illness in a person in Louisiana. Continue reading...

Events

25 hours ago Jhon Duran commits 'disgusting' challenge then kicks water bottle after red card

Aston Villa's Jhon Duran was sent off for a 'disgusting' stamp on Newcastle United's Fabian Schar, with the Colombian so furious at his dismissal he then kicked a water bottle in frustration

Politics

40 hours ago Labour closes in on outlawing trail hunting: Government warns practice is being used as a 'smokescreen' for killing foxes and hares

As thousands gather for traditional Boxing Day meets, the Government has confirmed it will outlaw the practice of hounds and riders following an animal scent laid across the countryside.

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