4 hours ago Last major health facility in north Gaza ‘out of service’ after Israeli attack

Staff arrested, injured and killed as Israeli forces burn and destroy key Kamal Adwan hospital departments, says WHOThe last major health facility in northern Gaza has been put out of service, the World Health Organization has said, after an Israeli military operation targeting sites near the Kamal Adwan hospital.“Initial reports indicate that some key departments were severely burnt and destroyed during the raid,” the WHO said in a statement on X. Continue reading...

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15 hours ago A property in plain sight was found to be hiding a nefarious secret with 90,000 items removed

One woman has been arrested by South Wales Police in connection with the discovery which happened at a property in Oystermouth Road, Swansea

Society

8 hours ago Iran arrests Italian journalist and throws her 'in solitary confinement' after she 'released podcast about woman who rejected conservative values'

Cecilia Sala, 29, who works for Il Foglio newspaper and podcast company Chora Media has been under arrest for the past week after she was detained by police in Tehran on December 19.

Economics

2 hours ago Man, 49, is charged with murder after two women, 24 and 38, are killed in Christmas Day knife attack that also left teenage boy injured

A man has been charged in a double murder investigation after two women were stabbed to death in Milton Keynes on Christmas day.

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4 hours ago Traitors champ Harry Clark balloons to more than 16st after supping too many free beers

The reality TV star chugged too many beers following his traitors win, tipping the scales at 16 stone at his heaviest - 'Being invited to all these events, I drank as many free Coronas as I could'

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16 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

3 hours ago Man dies after Sydney arrest for allegedly attempting to enter vehicles armed with knife

Critical incident team from Bankstown Police Area Command to investigate circumstances surrounding 33-year-old’s deathGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA man has died after he was arrested while allegedly attempting to enter vehicles armed with a knife in the middle of Sydney traffic.Police declared a critical incident after officers responded to reports of a man trying to stop traffic and enter vehicles on Remembrance Driveway at Tahmoor in Sydney’s south-west at about 1pm on Friday.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking news email Continue reading...

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6 hours ago Maryland man disrupts two Christmas Eve masses, pouring whiskey in holy water and hurling tangerines

Thomas Campbell Bolling Von Goetz, 56, was arrested and charged with multiple offenses following a sacrilegious rampage on Tuesday

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17 hours ago Teenager who was sacked after wearing trainers to work wins £30,000 payout for 'victimisation'

Teenage employment adviser Elizabeth Benassi successfully sued her former employer Maximus UK Services after she was 'treated like a child' for wearing trainers into work.

Economics

3 hours ago Shocking secret unearthed about 'gang rapist' playboy twins and mom who blew them kisses in court

Oren and Alon Alexander, accused of sex trafficking and multiple assaults, are under scrutiny following revelations of a 2009 anonymous blog post accusing them of rape in 2003.

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13 hours ago Britney Spears tears up as she reunites with son for first time in years

Hitmaker Britney has spent Christmas with her son Jayden for the first time in years and shared an emotional tribute for being able to spend time with her darling boy

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17 hours ago Teenage employment adviser who was sacked after wearing trainers to work wins £30,000 payout for victimisation

Teenage employment adviser Elizabeth Benassi successfully sued her former employer Maximus UK Services after she was 'treated like a child' for wearing trainers into work.

Economics

5 hours ago Pictured: 'Hero father', 37, killed when car struck him on Christmas Day

Kirk Marsden, 37, (pictured) from Blackburn, suffered multiple serious injuries after being allegedly hit by a Toyota Land Cruiser, police said.

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13 hours ago Milton Keynes stabbing: Man left flat 'super chilled' after two women 'butchered on Christmas Day'

A 49-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of murder following the deaths of two women, aged 24 and 38, on Christmas Day in a tragedy in the Bletchley area of Milton Keynes

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18 hours ago Teenage employment adviser sacked after wearing trainers to work wins £30,000 payout for victimisation

Teenage employment adviser Elizabeth Benassi successfully sued her former employer Maximus UK Services after she was 'treated like a child' for wearing trainers into work.

Economics

7 hours ago Man, 49, is charged with murder after two women, 28 and 38, are killed in Christmas Day knife attack that also left teenage boy injured

A man has been charged in a double murder investigation after two women were stabbed to death in Milton Keynes on Christmas day.

Events

14 hours ago Emily Willis' life before vegetative coma with her 26th birthday just days away

Emily Willis was inducted into the X-Rated Critics Organization (XRCO) Hall of Fame in April 2022, but just months later she was admitted to hospital after suffering a cardiac arrest

Politics

7 hours ago Many believe US healthcare industry was to blame in CEO killing, poll reveals

Americans point to coverage denials and steep profits from insurance industry after Brian Thompson’s killingIn a new poll, more than two-thirds of respondents said they believed denials of coverage and profits in the health insurance industry were partially responsible for the killing of Brian Thompson, the UnitedHealthcare CEO, in early December.Thompson was shot dead on the streets of Manhattan. His killer fled, sparking a nationwide manhunt, which ended when Luigi Mangione was arrested and charged with the killing after being arrested in a Pennsylvania McDonald’s. Mangione’s alleged writings indicated that he was angry at the US healthcare industry and saw it as exploitative. Continue reading...

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15 hours ago Man faces theft charge after shop till 'stolen' from Coatbridge restaurant

A 21-year-old man was arrested and charged with theft by housebreaking.

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7 hours ago Diddy's huge prison 'meltdown' revealed, as 'sex trafficker' rapper remains in hellhole jail

Diddy was arrested and indicted for sex trafficking, racketeering and transportation to engage in prostitution.

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15 hours ago Parents who 'dumped baby on motorway in just a nappy' on Christmas Day pictured

Jarvis Sims, 42, and Christina Thurman, 33, were arrested on Christmas Day after they abandoned their baby in the middle of the road in Denver, Colorado, wearing only a diaper and still in their car seat

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9 hours ago Murder probe after 'hero dad' knocked down and killed outside pub on Christmas Day

Two arrested after much-loved family man hit by Toyota Land Cruiser

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16 hours ago Seaside Scottish town with famous beach named 'perfect winter staycation' spot

Just in time for 2025, a charming and historic Scottish town has been named "the perfect winter staycation destination" — and it is home to a famous beach and acclaimed restaurants.

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9 hours ago Police launch hunt for boy, 11, after woman 'sexually assaulted' in broad daylight

Officers said the incident happened on Tuesday December 17 on High Street, Woodford, Northamptonshire between 12 and 12.30pm.

Events

16 hours ago Duo in their 40s suspected of raping teenage man near Brighton Harry Ramsden's

Sussex Police has confirmed the arrest of two men aged 40 and 42 in connection to the rape of a 19-year-old near a Brighton fish and chip shop last Saturday, December 21

Politics

9 hours ago Psychic reveals Harry and Meghan predictions for 2025 as 'no storm lasts forever’

EXCLUSIVE: Royal family feuding could come to an end in 2025, with one astrologer predicting a big but 'brief' and 'awkward' reunion could see Prince Harry and Meghan Markle return to the UK

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17 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.

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10 hours ago Why Luke Littler missed FA Cup Final but not Sir Alex Ferguson meeting as he reveals crash course driving plan

The teenager still can't drive but has shared his quickfire plan for getting on the road himself

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17 hours ago The pāua and the glory: cafe’s creation sparks pie mania in New Zealand

Flaky pastry filled with seafood delicacy gains cult status and draws crowds to sleepy beach communityCelebrities have raved about them, politicians have bulk-ordered them, local people line up and tourists drive hours for them. The legendary pāua pie – a flaky pie filled with a New Zealand seafood delicacy – is enticing crowds to a remote cafe on the isolated East Coast.The savoury pie may be one of the closest things New Zealand has to a national dish. From the basic mince pie found in corner stores and petrol stations to the more inventive gourmet pies offered in cafes and fine dining restaurants, wherever you go, there are pies. Continue reading...

Politics

10 hours ago Man remains in custody after two die and two injured in Christmas Day ‘stabbing’

A 49-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of murder and attempted murder after the incident in Milton Keynes.

Events

18 hours ago Prince Harry and Meghan Markle reveal true nature as they're excluded from royal Christmas

The Royal Family gathered at Sandringham for Christmas celebrations and an expert has claimed that Prince Harry and Meghan wouldn't have been "surprised" not to be invited.

Politics

10 hours ago Police hunt for schoolboy, 11, who 'sexually assaulted woman' in broad daylight

The incident happened when a boy aged 11-12, approached a woman in Woodford, Northamptonshire, and touched her inappropriately, police said

Events

18 hours ago Emmerdale spoilers tease what happened to April after she vanished on Christmas Day

Emmerdale has confirmed the fate of April Windsor after she disappeared over Christmas, with new spoilers teasing what's happened to the teenager and her family

Politics

10 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

18 hours ago Inside Prince Harry and Meghan's 'lonely' Christmas without Royal Family contact

Prince Harry used to love spending Christmas at Sandringham with his family, but in recent years he has been banned from the festivities - and has spent the holiday with just one relative

Politics

10 hours ago Social media craze for teenage skincare has reached a 'crisis point', dermatologist warns as she reveals she's treated children as young as 8 for using bad products

Dr Tess McPherson, from the British Association of Dermatologists, told Sky News that the Gen Alpha fixation on anti-ageing creams and retinols could cause irreversible damage that is 'life long'.

Events

18 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

11 hours ago 2 Florida tourist spots halt drones in shows following a separate accident that injured a boy

A theme park resort and a huge hotel in central Florida either have stopped using drones or canceled their drone-based shows after several drones collided and fell from the sky during a separate holiday celebration in downtown Orlando

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18 hours ago The 15 finest Italian restaurants across the UK according to DesignMyNight

Craving an authentic pasta dish? Here are the best Italian restaurants to visit 🍝

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12 hours ago Man indicted on murder charges in burning death of woman inside New York City subway train

Sebastian Zapeta, 33, was arrested following the harrowing incident on Sunday morning on a stopped F train at Brooklyn’s Coney Island station

Events

19 hours ago 'I played The Unknown in the Willy Wonka Experience as a teenager sitting my GCSEs – I made a lot of money from it'

Felicia Dawkins, 17, went viral as The Unknown from the ill-fated Willy's Chocolate Experience in Glasgow that became a viral sensation

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12 hours ago Moment cop disguised as bush arrests suspected child rapist in Thailand

Shocking footage shows a police officer arresting an alleged child rapist, having worn a bushy camouflage suit to blend into the background to reach him across a field

Events

19 hours ago JK Rowling says she’s ‘cancelled’ after post celebrating wedding anniversary

‘Harry Potter’ author often faces backlash for her outspoken stance on trans women

Politics

13 hours ago Drill rapper 'Young Dizz' releases music video goading Keir Starmer after being released from jail early for kidnapping and torturing teenage boy

Isaac Donkoh, a gang member from Newham in East London , was jailed in April 2019 for seizing the schoolboy a year earlier before posting footage of his ordeal on Snapchat .

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20 hours ago How Queen Elizabeth's relationship with 'spare' Princess Margaret differed to Princes William and Harry's... as rift between the royal brothers continues into the New Year

The late Queen Elizabeth and her younger sister, Princess Margaret, have much in common with Princes William and Harry. Each pair was an heir to the throne and a 'spare'.

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14 hours ago Israeli forces raid Gaza hospital after staff reported killed in strike

Staff arrested, injured and killed as Israeli forces burn departments and attack buildings surrounding one of the area’s last remaining hospitals, says directorA fire has broken out at one of northern Gaza’s only functioning hospitals, while medics and patients have been forced to leave by Israeli forces, who raided the hospital on Friday morning, according to staff members.Kamal Adwan hospital and the surrounding area has been under increased attack this week, according to the hospital’s director, Dr Hussam Abu Safiya, who said five medical staff were killed in a strike on Thursday. Continue reading...

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