9 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...

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13 hours ago “It couldn’t have happened at a worse time”: Neighbours speak of shock Boxing Day blaze at Hyde family home

"It must have been horrifying"

Society

9 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

3 hours ago Driver behind China car ramming attack that killed 35 is sentenced to death

Fan Weiqiu, angry at his divorce settlement, caused ‘great social harm’ when he drove into people as they exercised in the city of Zhuhai, court saysA court in China has sentenced a man to death for killing 35 people last month by driving into a crowd, in an attack that raised national concern about mass killings.Fan Weiqiu was venting his anger because he was unhappy with his divorce settlement, the court in the southern city of Zhuhai said in handing down the sentence on Friday. The victims were exercising at a sports centre at the time of the attack. Fan pleaded guilty to endangering public safety by dangerous means, a court statement said. Continue reading...

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13 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

7 hours ago Christmas travel chaos breaks out at UK airports including Gatwick and Manchester with more than 100 flights delayed or cancelled after 'heavy fog' descends on Britain

Travellers are being urged to check with their airline as air traffic restrictions are in place at several UK airports due to fog, the country's main air traffic control (ATC) provider Nats said on Friday.

Transport

10 hours ago Cristiano Ronaldo comments on Manchester United and Ruben Amorim speak volumes

Cristiano Ronaldo was quizzed about Manchester United's struggles following their 2-0 loss at Wolves but the Portuguese superstar refused to blame boss Ruben Amorim - instead pointing to the club's entire infrastructure

Politics

16 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

18 hours ago The only times you should use your fog lights and how to avoid £50 fine

Driving in fog can be tricky when there is limited visibility, but it's crucial to know when and how to use your fog lights correctly as it could result in fines, the RAC has warned

Economics

4 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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10 hours ago Travel chaos at Manchester Airport as dense fog causes major delays to flights

Passengers at Manchester Airport have been warned to expect delays of up to 80 minutes to departures and 100 minutes to arrivals, according to online traffic reporting system Inrix

Transport

12 hours ago Farage threatens action against Tory leader in row over membership numbers

Reform UK leader demands an apology from Kemi Badenoch over accusation the party had produced ‘fake’ data

Politics

4 hours ago Pictured: Woman who prepared 'poison' Christmas meal that led to the deaths of her two sisters and niece

Tatiana Denize Silva dos Anjos, 43, and Maida Berenice Flores da Silva, 58, died after having the cake on December 23.

Events

13 hours ago The moment people pull up in car outside corner shop in broad daylight and take crates of alcohol

Police are investigating after around £300 worth of stock was stolen from a family-run shop in Treharris. CCTV has been released by the shop owners

Transport

12 hours ago Man Utd told they missed a trick after transfer opportunity went begging

Chelsea star Cole Palmer could become the first player to cost £200m after his stunning rise, as Jaap Stam questions why Manchester United did not sign him as a youngster

Politics

4 hours ago EDEN CONFIDENTIAL: Police find Jeffrey Archer's stolen bronze sculptures at travellers' site

EDEN CONFIDENTIAL: I can disclose that four precious bronze sculptures, which were stolen from Jeffrey Archer's Cambridgeshire home in Grantchester, have been recovered.

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14 hours ago BMW driver with car sticker saying 'My driving scares me too' is stopped by police for doing 118mph on motorway on Christmas Day

A BMW driver with a sticker on their that read 'my driving scares me too' was caught speeding on a motorway at 118mph on Christmas Day.

Transport

13 hours ago Fact check: Viral screenshot of an opinion column was shared by parody account

The screenshot includes a doctored opinion column header.

Politics

4 hours ago Man to appear in court on double murder charge over Christmas Day killings

Jazwell Brown, of Santa Cruz Avenue, Bletchley, will appear at High Wycombe Magistrates’ Court on Saturday.

Events

14 hours ago 'Entitled elderly couple stole my plane seat – so I put them in their place'

A woman was irritated when an elderly couple tried to swipe her plane seat during a long-haul flight – so she found a way to handle the problem that's left lots of people talking

Politics

5 hours ago Thermal imaging drone helps find elderly man with dementia lost in Malibu

The 78-year-old man left his residence to retrieve his mail, but failed to return, prompting a missing persons call

Events

15 hours ago Arne Slot praises Liverpool trio’s focus despite speculation over their futures

Salah, Van Dijk and Alexander-Arnold deals end in 2025‘As long as they keep performing, the head coach is happy’Arne Slot has praised the trio of players who are out of contract at the end of the season for their focus despite the speculation surrounding their futures and said that talks are continuing.Mohamed Salah, Virgil van Dijk and Trent Alexander-Arnold can speak to overseas clubs from 1 January and while the Liverpool head coach would not be drawn into how those talks are going he confirmed the club are still trying to find a solution. Continue reading...

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6 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.

Events

15 hours ago Just one percent of people can solve this 'really easy 1% Club question

See how you'd fare in the final of ITV's The 1% Club, hosted by comedian Lee Mack, with this tricky brainteaser that some viewers complained was actually 'easy' to solve in under 30 seconds

Politics

7 hours ago Man accused of burning woman alive on New York City subway told police 'he drinks a lot'

Sebastian Zapeta is accused of setting fire to a woman inside the carriage of a New York subway train and then fanning the flames before watching on as the victim died

Events

15 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

9 hours ago Milton Keynes stabbing: Police issue major update after two killed in Christmas Day attack

Thames Valley Police have issued an update following a Christmas Day knife attack in Milton Keynes in which two people were killed and two others were injured - it was previously reported that a dog also died after the attack

Events

15 hours ago What channel is Dundee United vs Aberdeen? Live stream, TV, ref, VAR and team news details

Having faltered in recent weeks after a red hot beginning to the season Aberdeen face a tricky trip to Tayside

Politics

9 hours ago Passengers warned of delays after UK airports initiate 'air traffic restrictions' amid severe fog

Air traffic restrictions are in place at several UK airports due to fog, the country's main air traffic control (ATC) provider Nats said on Friday

Events

16 hours ago CCTV issued after elderly man has 'money snatched from his hand' in retail park

Police want to speak to the man pictured

Politics

10 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

17 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

10 hours ago Images released of men police want to speak released following city centre burglaries

'Offences such as this will not be tolerated'

Events

18 hours ago 'I collapsed at the wheel and woke up three weeks later having missed Christmas'

Shelly Gill collapsed without warning in the driver's seat. Her devastated family was told she would die or suffer severe brain damage but she has fought a courageous battle

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

19 hours ago People are only just realising truth behind 'see it, say it, sorted' slogan

A pair of train passengers who had an argument about British Transport Police's 'see it, say it, sorted' slogan have made people think twice, with some only just realising what the phrase really says

Politics

10 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

20 hours ago Meet the Party Jean – the answer to your New Year’s Eve prayers | Jess Cartner

If you can’t be bothered with an LBD, opt for a classic that’s casual but shouts party pizzazzThere is a moment about halfway through Christmas dinner when the cracker hats have slipped askew, shoes been kicked off under the table and belts un-notched, that marks the official end of the season of Making An Effort. A frenzied month of putting on mascara in the work loos and shivering on the way home because you are wearing your fancy coat instead of your warm one is over, up in flames along with the Christmas pudding brandy. Time to breathe out, shift into a lower gear, adjust to the sacred interlude of cheese and telly, half-eaten chocolate reindeers and gap-toothed jigsaws that is Twixmas.So it can feel a little tricky, a few days later, to go full jazz-hands for New Year’s Eve. But that’s what we are doing. Continue reading...

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11 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

20 hours ago James Corden explains reasoning behind ‘trick’ Gavin and Stacey plotline

Corden had intended to shock fans with the ‘bait and switch’ storyline of the episode

Politics

12 hours ago ‘Gross failures’ in London hospital’s care may have led to disabled woman’s death

‘Gross failures’ in London hospital’s care may have led to disabled woman’s death  The Guardian

Events

21 hours ago Woman shares ultimate Christmas decoration storage tip after 'having enough'

A video of a woman taking down her Christmas decorations has gone viral and her storage tip has been praised, with the female revealing she 'had enough' of tricky festive items

Politics

12 hours ago Man, 30, appears in court charged with four attempted murders after four pedestrians were hit by car in Shaftesbury Avenue on Christmas Day

Anthony Gilheaney, 30, has been charged with four counts of attempted murder after four pedestrians were hit by a car in London's West End on Christmas Day, the Metropolitan Police said.

Events

22 hours ago Wales breaking news plus weather and traffic updates (Friday, December 27)

All of the latest news from across Wales and further afield

Politics

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

23 hours ago ‘I thought it was fake news’: secrecy around North Koreans fighting in Kursk

As reports of battlefield casualties emerge, Russian locals say presence of soldiers sent by Pyongyang is barely noticedAt dusk one afternoon last week, two dozen wounded North Korean soldiers were brought to one of the main hospitals in the Russian city of Kursk.They were ushered into a specially designated floor, guarded by police, with access limited to translators and medical personnel. Continue reading...

Politics

13 hours ago Police issue urgent appeal for missing Troon man who vanished on Boxing Day

Colin McKenna may have travelled to Edinburgh.

Events

13 hours ago Tragic pilot who died after his light aircraft crashed just two days before Christmas is named by police

Nicholas Denison-Pender, 50, from Perthshire, was pronounced dead at the scene after the aircraft crashed near Fife Airport, Kinglassie, at about 11.40am on Monday.

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