5 hours ago Trump asks Supreme Court to block TikTok ban as he considers ‘political resolution’

The nation’s highest court will hear arguments over challenges to an imminent ban on January 10

Politics

14 hours ago Airdrie Action Partnership's Christmas appeal receives £2k donation from XACT/Airdrie & Coatbridge 41 Club

Appeal supports local children and families during the festive period.

Society

16 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

7 hours ago What Mikel Arteta learned as Arsenal win and overtake Chelsea in Liverpool chase

Mikel Arteta's Arsenal beat Ipswich Town to overtake Chelsea, who lost to Fulham a day prior at Stamford Bridge, and close the gap on Premier League leaders Liverpool

Sport

3 hours ago More than a million children are at risk from rundown schools 'collapsing on top of them' as they study

A new Guardian investigation found that thousands of public sector buildings, including schools, hospitals and courts, are in desperate need of repair.

Events

5 hours ago Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker match outfits at family lunch with Reign, 10, and Rocky, 13 months

A couple of days after Christmas, the couple kept the festive cheer alive in coordinated sets of red clothing as they went to a seaside eatery.

Politics

17 hours ago My family call it Old Lady Clubbing, but my giddy ‘nights out’ have lit up a dismal 2024 | Gaby Hinsliff

Dance till you drop, then home by 10pm – daytime events offer a glorious escape for those of us bogged down by responsibilityLast Saturday night, I went clubbing with friends. Once upon a time, this wouldn’t have been a remotely odd sentence to type, because it was what I did pretty much every weekend. But a lot has changed since then – let’s just say that in my peak raving years there was a Labour government in power, only it was actually popular – and like most people whose happy place was once on the dancefloor, inevitably with time comes the feeling that you no longer belong. Deep down, you still come to life when the bassline kicks in. But you morph from hardened raver to the kind of person who’s always up for dancing at parties and weddings, and then finally into the kind of person whose friends aren’t getting married any more and who spends their Saturday nights giving their children lifts to parties. So eventually you tell yourself sadly that those days are over now, and tha...

Society

17 hours ago Wild moment Chipotle customer attacks employee behind the counter and then threatens to stab him

A now-viral video shows how an enraged customer allegedly assaulted employees at a Chipotle in northeast Washington DC on Saturday. She alleged her Uber Eats order was made incorrectly.

Economics

3 hours ago Whey aye! Geordies are the biggest cheese fans in the country with almost half eating at least 24lb every year

A poll of 2,000 Britons found that 47 per cent of folk from the North East eat more than the UK average of just under 1kg per month.

Events

9 hours ago Outnumbered loses half its viewers after fans slammed depressing special but show bosses defend it

In the latest instalment, Dad Pete, played by Hugh Dennis, revealed to his children that he was battling prostate cancer.

Politics

17 hours ago We're stuck in Britain's downsizing gridlock: As the price of bungalows soars, the retirees struggling to buy a smaller home with the proceeds of selling their larger family house

Anne Savory (pictured) and her husband Ted want to sell their three-bedroom bungalow in West Suffolk and move closer to their children.

Society

29 hours ago I have been left in a lifetime of debt after fighting the council to get my son in school... we had to remortgage our home

EXCLUSIVE: Suzanne Hollinshead, 53, from Flitwick, Bedfordshire, had to remortgage her home to help pay off a 'lifetime of debt' from the fight with Central Bedfordshire Council.

Economics

10 hours ago Pet owners urged to immediately check pet food as cat dies after eating bird

A cat has died from avian influenza after consuming contaminated pet food, and a voluntary recall has now being issued for the product that was found to contain the virus

Events

11 hours ago Grimes clarifies that she wasn’t ‘dumped’ by ex Elon Musk: ‘No regrets’

The Tesla CEO and the musician share three children together — but ended in a bitter custody split

Politics

11 hours ago Three women die after eating Christmas cake at family gathering as police launch probe

An investigation has been launched after three women died and a further three people were hospitalised after they ate Christmas cake that was baked at a family gathering in Brazil

Events

12 hours ago Keir Starmer's bond with little brother he lost to cancer: How PM stood up for labourer Nick as he was bullied because of learning difficulties during 'really tough life'

Keir Starmer is typically private about his family, particularly his younger brother Nick, who died on Boxing Day aged 60.

Politics

11 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

13 hours ago BBC's Gabby Logan branded 'weird' by husband Kenny after tearful moment

Gabby Logan was left in tears after driving past a school and being reminded of her children's time at school, with husband Kenny branding her reaction as "weird"

Politics

12 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

13 hours ago Grace Kelly's grandson Louis Ducruet and his wife Marie share festive family portrait

The adorable photo, shared to Instagram , features the happy Monaco couple and their children - along with their trusty pooch Pancake.

Politics

13 hours ago Coroner seeks improvements after care failings ‘possibly contributed’ to death

Chloe Every, 27, had learning difficulties and a muscle-wasting condition, and died in May 2019 at Queen’s Hospital in Romford.

Events

14 hours ago How I beat overwhelm: I found WhatsApp draining – so I learned ways to curb my cravings

My anxiety about not replying to everyone’s messages was at a constant simmer until I created proper boundariesI feel as if I’ve lost days of my life to digital causes. Even though I’m an extrovert, the near-constant drip of WhatsApp communications can drain me; my anxiety over not replying instantly to everyone is at constant simmer. Add to that the element of performance, and the worry that proving you care is measured in the messages you send and it can all get too much.“Where has Remona gone?” panicked one friend, when I went awol while juggling a deadline, babysitting, and hosting house guests. The pile-up of 248 unread messages in one group alone – inclusive of podcast-length voice notes – made me feel like a bad person for being absent. Sometimes, I’m happy to be entirely mute – as I was in one unnecessarily large group I was added to without consent. I went unnoticed for years amid unsolicited selfies of people I barely knew and forwarded messages that had to be forwarded fu...

Politics

14 hours ago Starmer pays tribute to ‘wonderful’ brother Nick who died on Boxing Day

The Prime Minister thanked those who cared for his brother, saying ‘their skill and compassion is very much appreciated’.

Events

14 hours ago Mom or dad? Experts reveal which parent passes down traits to their babies

Children generally inherit a 50/50 split of their parents' respective genes. But certain traits are more likely to come from mom than dad, and vice versa. Here are five traits that favor one parent.

Politics

15 hours ago In states that ban abortion, social safety net programs often fail families

Tennessee has nearly total abortion ban and a porous safety net for mothers and young children

Events

15 hours ago Doctor issues advice for anyone going to the toilet immediately after eating

The gut doctor has shared why you might immediately need the toilet after eating - and what to do to avoid it

Politics

16 hours ago Cancer dietitian says you can slash risk of the disease by eating £1 spice

If you're looking for easy ways to change up your diet in the new year, advice from a cancer dietitian could be helpful. As it turns out, one spice could reduce your risk of cancer

Events

15 hours ago Deserted beaches, wild rivers and seaside chill: four days walking in NSW’s largest coastal park

The Yuraygir coastal walk in northern NSW offers 65km of beachy bliss broken up by tiny towns with food and shelter – ideal for hardcore hikers and ragtag families alikeThe tiny town of Brooms Head in northern New South Wales is not much more than a headland, a row of Norfolk Island pines and a sprawling caravan park separating the main road from the beach. It’s the kind of place with one shop, where the bestsellers are bait, mixed lollies and icy poles.On a day trip there from nearby Angourie, our family lay sprawled on the beach, eating Cornettos in the sun, when four men walked past wearing packs – big, proper ones, adorned with damp swimmers. I gave chase. Continue reading...

Politics

16 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

15 hours ago What do you want to change in your life in 2025? Let us know in our poll

Maybe you want to meet someone and get married, or maybe you plan to get more exercise and eat healthily.

Politics

18 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

15 hours ago Takeaways from AP's report on social safety nets in states that ban abortion

Recent research and an analysis by The Associated Press found states with restrictive abortion laws have more porous safety nets for mothers and young children

Politics

16 hours ago Traditional New Year's resolutions cast aside as Brits embrace fun in 2025

A new study of 2,000 UK adults found that people are moving away from setting themselves strict goals, and are instead prioritising happiness and self-kindness.

Politics

22 hours ago Can Europe switch to a ‘wartime mindset’? Take it from us in Ukraine: here is what that means | Oleksandr Mykhed

Nato’s warning reached me as I braced for a missile attack in Kyiv – where we’ve learned how to survive in the era of Russian hybrid warfareDay 1,024 of the invasion. Kyiv, 7am. Friday the 13th. In a former life, someone would have observed that this is a day that portends bad luck. But in a country where shelling is a daily occurrence, it has become irrelevant. I wake up to the sound of an app on my phone warning me of an increased missile threat. While my partner and I are hiding in the corridor, I read the news that the Nato chief, Mark Rutte, has called on members of the US-led transatlantic alliance to “shift to a wartime mindset”.With the first bang of the air defence system, a thought strikes me: for those who have not already been living with it for nearly three years, how would you explain this mindset? What is this wartime thinking? Continue reading...

Events

17 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

27 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

18 hours ago Put on weight over Xmas? Study finds exact amount of weekly exercise that'll shift the festive bulge by February

Researchers at Imperial College London looked at the impact of physical exercise on weight loss , waist size and body fat. They revealed the amount of exercise you need to do a week to lose weight.

Politics

27 hours ago Investigation of disappearance of children in Ecuador was delayed for days despite video evidence

A probe into the military’s role in the disappearance of four children in Ecuador this month was delayed for almost two weeks, even though police had access to surveillance videos implicating soldiers in the disappearance

Events

18 hours ago The truth about Kim Kardashian's 'boob job': Plastic surgeon's verdict on how 44 year

Kim, who is thought to have breastfed two of her children, nearly spilled out of a low-cut red leather dress at a party in Los Angeles last week.

Politics

28 hours ago Sycamore trees hit by devastating disease triggered by warmer weather, National Trust warns

After record breaking temperatures in 2022, the trees familiar to children from their 'helicopter' seeds - are being attacked by Sooty Bark Disease, the charity warns.

Events

18 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

29 hours ago Two in five rear seat car passengers killed in crashes not wearing seat belt

Motoring research charity the RAC Foundation called for parents to ensure buckling up becomes ‘second nature for their children’.

Events

18 hours ago Brits are only just learning what 'see it, say it, sorted' slogan actually says

The 'see it, say it, sorted' campaign, which was first introduced in 2016, is now widely recognised by anyone who use the UK's rail network – but some Brits had no idea what the phrase really said

Politics

19 hours ago People are only just learning what period between Christmas and NYE is called

Christmas is over – but that doesn't mean the festive celebrations need to stop. In fact, people are loving the 'limbo' period between Xmas and the New Year – and have a special name for it

Politics