68 minutes ago Love Island All Stars' Scott Thomas breaks silence on 'real' reason why he is returning to villa

Scott Thomas is one of twelve ex-islanders returning to the villa for the ITV2 spin off show Love Island All Stars which will air next week.

Politics

7 hours ago Fact check: Home Office memo advised police how to deal with vulnerable children

The Home Office circular did not contain the quote, or sentiments, that online users have attributed to it.

Society

4 hours ago McDonald’s: What are the allegations against ‘predator’s paradise’ burger chain as workers take legal action

More than 450 branches are implicated in legal action taken by more than 700 McDonald’s workers

Economics

2 hours ago Arsenal vs Newcastle LIVE! Carabao Cup match stream, latest score and goal updates today

Emirates Stadium hosts semi-final first-leg tie as Gunners look to bounce back against in-form visitors

Sport

71 minutes ago California wildfire forces evacuations as state prepares for dangerous windstorm

Fire breaks out in Pacific Palisades as region braces for what could be strongest winds in over a decadeA fast-moving wildfire erupted near Los Angeles causing a frenzied and chaotic evacuation through winding roads overlooking the Pacific on Tuesday. Whipped by strong gusts, the fire quickly consumed hundreds of acres in the Pacific Palisades, an affluent community nestled to the north of Santa Monica.Southern California is grappling with a “life-threatening” windstorm this week that has fanned the fire and complicated early containment efforts. The region is expected to see what could amount to the strongest winds in more than a decade, bringing extreme fire risk to areas that have been without significant rain for months. Continue reading...

Events

6 hours ago The Traitors 2025 cast: who is in cast for season three of Peacock TV show

Alan Cumming will host the third season of the Peacock show 🔪

Culture

2 hours ago Why did Mark Zuckerberg end Facebook and Instagram’s factchecking program?

The social media giant enters a more partisan political era as its CEO pursues Donald Trump’s approvalMeta is shifting to the right, following the prevailing political winds blowing through the United States. A more partisan era now looms for the social media giant and its corporate leaders, though Mark Zuckerberg himself has few personal politics other than ambition.On Tuesday morning, Meta disbanded Facebook and Instagram’s third-party factchecking program. The company will also recommend more political content across its social networks. Continue reading...

Technology

5 hours ago Scotland in midst of flu virus surge as 1500 admitted to hospital in one week

Numbers admitted to hospital with flu are already outstripping last year's peak.

Science

6 hours ago Reckless driver dodges cars and speeds down middle of Scots dual carriageway

The car was filmed speeding into the middle of both lanes, forcing vehicles to move to either side of the road.

Transport

68 minutes ago Maura Higgins breaks silence as ex Curtis Pritchard joins Love Island All Stars

Love Island: All Stars will feature Curtis Pritchard as an islander on its new series and his ex Maura Higgins supported her rumoured partner Pete Wicks following the line-up news

Politics

9 hours ago Heartbreaking final days of The Vivienne as star had 'everything to live for' including £400k house move and holiday

The Vivienne had everything to look forward to in 2025 in the days before their tragic death at the age of 32.

Society

4 hours ago Love Island's Mitchel Taylor says All Stars 'saved him' as he lost £50k after 'false allegations'

Mitchel Taylor has revealed how an unexpected call from Love Island producers helped him out of a rut as he suffered a massive downward spiral following 'false allegations'

Economics

2 hours ago Arsenal vs Newcastle LIVE: Score and latest updates from Carabao Cup semi

Eddie Howe’s men travel to the Emirates Stadium for the first leg of their league cup semi-final against the Gunners

Sport

91 minutes ago Olivia Hawkins hit with legal warning from Love Island star just days before All Stars

Love Island All Star's Olivia Hawkins has reportedly been given a "cease and desist letter" over a feud with one of her co-stars who accused the star of provoking a social media war

Events

6 hours ago The 2025 London theatre guide: The plays, musicals and productions not to miss this year

The 2025 London theatre guide: The plays, musicals and productions not to miss this year  Luxury London

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7 hours ago Love Island star Marcel Somerville's estranged wife shared cryptic Instagram post hours before he was confirmed for All Star series alongside his ex girlfriend Gabby Allen

Marcel Somerville's estranged wife Rebecca Vieira has shared a cryptic post on Instagram on Tuesday, hours before he was confirmed to join Love Island All Stars alongside ex girlfriend Gabby Allen. 

Technology

5 hours ago Cockney influences found in Scotland, Australia and New Zealand, says expert

Linguistics professor says London dialect is most likely to be spoken in Essex, but aspects have traversed the globeThe cockney dialect, as associated with the late EastEnders icon Dame Barbara Windsor, may not be as prevalent in today’s London, but it remains possibly the most influential English dialect across the world, according to academic research.No longer the preserve of those born within earshot of the Bow Bells in the City of London, today cockney is more likely to be spoken in Essex. Continue reading...

Science

7 hours ago Luke Littler's dream car purchase says a lot about him with darts star unable to drive

Newly-crowned darts world champion Luke Littler is eyeing up his first car following his stunning victory over Michael van Gerwen, with driving lessons first on the Nuke's agenda

Transport

1 hour ago ‘A snowball’s chance in hell’: Trudeau rejects Trump threat to annex Canada

President-elect threatened to use ‘economic force’ to make northern neighbor part of USJustin Trudeau has rejected threats from Donald Trump that the US could use “economic force” to annex its closest ally, saying: “There isn’t a snowball’s chance in hell that Canada would become part of the United States.“Workers and communities in both our countries benefit from being each other’s biggest trading and security partner,” Canada’s prime minister wrote on social media. Continue reading...

Politics

11 hours ago Weather chaos grounds flights at Scots airport as crews clear snow and ice on runway

A number of flights were cancelled this morning including services to Stavangar, Manchester and Bergen.

Society

5 hours ago McDonald's boss says he can't guarantee there will be no more sexual abuse allegations at fast food chain after 700 workers launch fresh claims

Alistair Macrow appeared before the Commons Business Committee on Tuesday afternoon and claimed his reforms 'are working' - after fresh allegations of sexual harassment emerged.

Economics

3 hours ago Harris will travel to Asia, Mideast and Europe during her final week in office

Vice President Kamala Harris plans to close out her term with an around-the-world trip

Sport

1 hour ago Four San Diego fraternity members charged after setting member on fire

Men charged with felonies after skit leads to third-degree burns over 16% percent of pledge’s body, prosecutors sayFour fraternity members at San Diego State University are facing felony charges in connection with a skit performed at a party last year during which a pledge was set on fire, causing third-degree burns that covered more than 16% of his body, prosecutors said.Caden Cooper, 22; Lucas Cowling, 20; Christopher Serrano, 20; and Lars Larsen, 19, were all charged with at least one felony Monday in San Diego superior court. All pleaded not guilty. Continue reading...

Events

7 hours ago Kash Patel’s Maga kids’ book is embarrassing. I should know – I’m a children’s author

The Plot Against the King, a thinly veiled take on the ‘stolen’ 2020 election, has a few hits and lots of missesYou don’t have to agree with someone’s politics to appreciate their writing. Roald Dahl was a terrible, antisemitic man, but he came up with a story about four grandparents who stay in bed 24/7 that gives us all something to aspire to.So I was intrigued to find out that Donald Trump’s choice for FBI director, Kash Patel, wrote a trilogy of thinly veiled political children’s books called The Plot Against the King. The King is – you guessed it – Trump. And the plot? Well, we’ll get there. Continue reading...

Culture

33 hours ago Popular airline trialing Elon Musk's Starlink giving passengers speedy internet

A popular airline will be trialling Elon Musk's satellite internet from next month, which it hopes to roll-out for free to all it's loyalty customers in the future

Technology

7 hours ago Paisley carer struck off after failing to get dementia patient medical help for fractured fingers

Louise Clark “deliberately sought to mislead her employer by withholding this information” according to a report from the Scottish Social Services Council.

Science

10 hours ago I've visited all 27 Caribbean islands and am a travel expert. Here's the definitive guide on which to go to, the best bargains... and the ones to avoid like the plague

Every winter I'm asked where is the best place to go in a charismatic region that offers much more variety than we realise. While every island has its charms, these are my all-time faves.

Transport

1 hour ago Woman goes viral for making a cheesecake from the comfort of her plane seat

The woman set herself the challenge of creating a no-bake cheesecake mid-air

Politics

12 hours ago Boy who grew up in his parents' caves now runs them as tourist attraction

A man who spent his childhood playing in a series of underground caves owned by his parents, who bought the prehistoric caves when he was aged just five after seeing a newspaper advert

Society

6 hours ago Best iPad deals in January 2025: Offers on Apple’s Pro, Air and Mini tablets

We’ve searched for the cheapest prices on Apple tablets, so you don’t have to

Economics

5 hours ago Arsenal vs Newcastle LIVE! Carabao Cup match stream, latest team news, lineups, TV, prediction today

Emirates Stadium hosts semi-final first-leg tie as Gunners look to bounce back against in-form visitors

Sport

1 hour ago Soldier was killed at a Scottish army base when he rested his chin on a gun he didn't know was still loaded, inquiry rules

Originally from Hampshire, Spencer, who later moved to Edinburgh, joined the Army in 2011 and had served in Afghanistan before his 'avoidable' and untimely death.

Events

7 hours ago Love Island fans 'rooting for' one contestant after All Stars line up revealed by ITV

The line up for Love Island: All Stars was revealed today, January 7

Culture

12 hours ago Male mosquitoes to be genetically engineered to poison females with semen in Australian research

Approach could be used to limit outbreaks of mosquito-borne diseases, such as dengue fever, which sees 390m cases annually worldwideGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastToxic male mosquitoes will poison females with their semen in a new population control method developed by Australian researchers.The method involves genetically engineering males to produce spider and sea anemone venom proteins, which they inject into females during mating, reducing their lifespan.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking news email Continue reading...

Science

11 hours ago Anguilla travel guide: Where to eat, stay and play on the Caribbean island

Discover the best hotels, restaurants, beaches and things to do in Anguilla,

Transport

1 hour ago Love Island fans to see 'real Luca Bish' after original series 'battered his confidence'

Luca Bish is returning to Love Island All Stars later this month but fans will see the authentic him just three years after he appeared on the ITV dating show

Politics

14 hours ago Snow days in Scotland: How to find out if your child's school is open when serious weather hits

There are a few ways for Scottish families to find out about snow days ⛄

Society

7 hours ago Plans to open 'exciting' Scottish cookery school with 'speakeasy' and whisky tasting in shopping centre

The cookery school would open in the Buchanan Street complex

Economics

6 hours ago How this Middle East rock climbing group is bringing more women into adventure sports

Anyone who has been rock climbing knows the gratification it can offer. Now, thanks to an incredible group’s hard work, women from the Middle East and North Africa are taking to the tough-but-rewarding rockface of the Egyptian valleys, writes Tamara Davison, building community, supporting each other and finding a footing in a male-dominated sport

Sport

2 hours ago Car plunges onto Scots beach as police and coastguard crews race to crash

Emergency services raced to the Esplanade in Aberdeen after the alarm was raised at around 5.25pm on Tuesday.

Events

12 hours ago The Ordinary’s new serum claims to address signs of ageing with ‘growth factors’ – but does it work?

The formula’s hero ingredient is set to make a big buzz in the skincare world in 2025

Culture

30 hours ago Sugary drinks linked to millions of new diabetes and heart disease cases – study

Tufts University analysis highlights rise in global health inequalities, with fastest growth in linked diseases in AfricaSugary drinks are linked to more than 2m new cases of diabetes and 1m new cases of heart disease a year around the world, according to a new study.Global analysis published in Nature Medicine on Monday highlights growing health inequalities. In Latin America and the Caribbean, sugary drinks contributed to almost a quarter (24%) of new diabetes cases in 2020. Continue reading...

Science

31 hours ago Drivers face nightmare journeys as M6 and M25 close after lorry 'struck central reservation' and vehicle overturned in bad weather

Commuters on the M6 and M25 faced even more travel chaos after they discovered roads had been closed following two separate accidents during the night.

Transport

3 hours ago Darts star's message to PDC is clear over Premier League exclusion despite major win

The 2025 Premier League Darts line-up was confirmed this week, with Mike De Decker a notable absentee following his World Grand Prix triumph last year

Politics

14 hours ago UK weather live: Bristol Airport suspends flights as Met Office snow and ice warnings remain in place

Heavy rain, flooding and snow continue to disrupt travel and cause school closures

Society

8 hours ago Businesswoman books out entire Florida Keys hotel for $20,000 so she can 'relax without any riff

Former model and actress Victoria Unikel splashed out the huge sum, which was 'discounted' as it was mid-week, so that she could enjoy meditation alone on the property's private strip of sand.

Economics

10 hours ago Hulk Hogan, 71, is BOOED OUT of WWE and stutters over his words after fans turned on him for declaring he is racist in historic n

Hulk Hogan is indeed a WWE legend, but that doesn't mean he's a fan favourite in 2025. During WWE's debut on Netflix, Hogan appeared on RAW and couldn't believe the reaction

Sport

2 hours ago A tree is just for Christmas, not for dinner, Belgian food agency warns

Message came after Ghent, a city in the country’s northern region, posted tips for recycling the conifer as a dishAt a time when most people have probably polished off their holiday leftovers, Belgium’s food agency has issued a surprising seasonal health warning: don’t eat your Christmas tree.The message on Tuesday came after the city of Ghent, an environmentalist stronghold in the country’s northern Flanders region, raised eyebrows by posting tips for recycling the conifers on the dinner table. Continue reading...

Events

14 hours ago Dancing on Ice star Chris Taylor shares fears over 'Gemma Collins moment' on live show

Love Island's Chris Taylor has been paired with professional Vanessa Bauer for the upcoming series of Dancing On Ice but is worried he could end up being injured

Culture

35 hours ago Zoe health experts delve into ‘mindful drinking’ trend to shift your health in 2025

The drinks people consume could be having a bigger impact on their weight loss goals than what they're actually eating

Science

33 hours ago ‘He was prescient’: Jimmy Carter, the environment and the road not taken

The ex-president was a pioneer on renewable energy and land conservation but his 1980 defeat was a ‘fork in the road’When a group of dignitaries and journalists made a rare foray to the roof of the White House, Jimmy Carter had something to show them: 32 solar water-heating panels.“A generation from now,” the US president declared, “this solar heater can either be a curiosity, a museum piece, an example of a road not taken, or it can be just a small part of one of the greatest and most exciting adventures ever undertaken by the American people.” Continue reading...

Transport

3 hours ago Manchester United prepared to listen to offers for Mainoo, Garnacho and Højlund

United not seeking to offload but trio not untouchableOffers will also be considered for Yoro, De Ligt and UgarteManchester United will listen to serious offers for any of Ruben Amorim’s squad, including Kobbie Mainoo, Alejandro Garnacho and Rasmus Højlund, who were previously deemed untouchable.United are not actively seeking to offload the trio but there is recognition from Sir Jim Ratcliffe that the club have been poor sellers. With finance limited because of profitability and sustainability rules, sales have to become a key part of healthy squad management. Continue reading...

Politics

17 hours ago Rightmove reveals 'property boom' and regions racing to put homes on the market

Rightmove reports a 26% rise in new property listings as sellers rush to market, with the South East leading, while buyer enquiries surge, signalling a busy 2025 ahead

Society

9 hours ago Zendaya's engagement ring sparks jewellery trend and this similar style is £350

Zendaya sparked engagement rumours during the 2025 Golden Globes where she was spotted wearing a dazzling diamond ring - we've found similar styles starting from £350

Economics

10 hours ago The Vivienne fans call on RuPaul to strip Tyra Sanchez of her Drag Race crown after 'disgusting' comments she made in wake of rival's death

The Vivienne fans have called for RuPaul to take a 'powerful' stand against season two winner Tyra Sanchez after she made 'disgusting' comments about the drag star's death.

Sport

3 hours ago Arsenal XI vs Newcastle: Starting lineup, confirmed team news, injury latest for Carabao Cup today

Gunners get timely double fitness boost for semi-final first-leg showdown

Events

22 hours ago Dancing On Ice FIRST LOOK: Holly Willoughby and Stephen Mulhern are BACK as Ferne McCann, Chelsee Healey and the class of 2025 get their skates on ahead of series' launch

The ITV skating show returns to British screens on Sunday with Holly Willoughby and Stephen Mulhern at the helm, and fans were treated to promo shots of the celebrities and professional partners.

Culture

37 hours ago Common virus could be behind Alzheimer’s in some people, scientists say

Herpes virus may linger in gut and travel to brain via vagus nerve to cause a type of Alzheimer’s

Science

34 hours ago 'A short chat with a bus driver instantly showed me how welcoming the UK is'

From its stunning landscapes to its multicultural population, there's so much to love about Wales - though there's still room for improvement

Transport

3 hours ago Manchester United will listen to offers for Mainoo, Garnacho and Højlund

United not seeking to offload but trio not untouchableOffers will also be considered for Yoro, De Ligt and UgarteManchester United will listen to serious offers for any of Ruben Amorim’s squad, including Kobbie Mainoo, Alejandro Garnacho and Rasmus Højlund, who were previously deemed untouchable.United are not actively seeking to offload the trio but there is recognition from Sir Jim Ratcliffe that the club have been poor sellers. With finance limited because of profitability and sustainability rules, sales have to become a key part of healthy squad management. Continue reading...

Politics

22 hours ago Social Justice Secretary to announce Budget will eradicate child poverty

Shirley-Anne Somerville will make the announcement later on Tuesday.

Society

10 hours ago Lewis Capaldi hits Hampstead: the Scottish hitmaker's £3 million home purchase

The singer was seen strolling near the ponds ahead of his purchase last year

Economics

11 hours ago Winter mailbag: who will Arsenal’s next manager be? – Women’s Football Weekly podcast

Faye Carruthers is joined by Suzy Wrack, Sophie Downey, and Tom Garry to answer your questionsOn the podcast today: the panel answer your questions in a mailbag episode. The winter transfer window is open, and the panel discusses the early moves, including Olivia Holdt joining Tottenham and Kelly Gago heading to Everton. What surprises could this window bring, and which teams need reinforcements the most?The panel also answers questions regarding Arsenal’s ongoing managerial search, the challenges facing Liverpool this season, and whether the winter break should be shortened to avoid fixture congestion later in the year. Continue reading...

Sport

3 hours ago Sean 'Diddy' Combs' alleged victims' lawyers slam Nikki Glaser's Golden Globes joke

Nikki Glaser's 2025 Golden Globe Awards jokes about Diddy are now being slammed by the lawyers representing the rapper's alleged victims of sexual assault

Events

23 hours ago ITV Dancing on Ice cast of 2025: Hollyoaks, Love Island and The Traitors stars spill their secrets

Dancing on Ice returns for its new series on ITV on Sunday night (January 12) with a host of celebrities taking to the ice for their debut performances in the launch episode

Culture

40 hours ago Award for ‘selfless’ teenager who supported fellow young cancer patients

Schoolgirl completed part of her award by supporting other young people going through similar treatment in hospital

Science

35 hours ago 'I'm a travel expert – avoid this fashionable item at the airport or face delays'

A travel expert shared there's one particular type of clothing you shouldn't wear when you go to the airport - despite the fact it looks really cute. And it could cause delays...

Transport

3 hours ago Five things we learned as Eluned Morgan set out her priorities for Wales in 2025

She said 2025 was all about 'delivery'

Politics

23 hours ago MLB Players Association affiliate withdraws image lawsuit against Pirates' parent company

An affiliate of the Major League Baseball Players Association has withdrawn its lawsuit against the parent company of the Pittsburgh Pirates and the convenience store chain Sheetz Inc. that alleged unlicensed use of players’ names and images on social media

Society

10 hours ago Sabrina Carpenter tickets up for resale and how to buy them if you missed out on 2025 dates

Sabrina Carpenter will be playing multiple dates at arenas around the country, and tickets are still available right now.

Economics

25 hours ago Joe Rogan reveals huge fight purse Jon Jones is demanding for UFC showdown vs Tom Aspinall

UFC chief Dana White has previously said Jon Jones and Tom Aspinall will face off in the Octagon in 2025.

Sport

3 hours ago Trump refuses to rule out using military to take Panama Canal and Greenland

Remarks likely to set off alarm bells around the world as Trump prepares to return to the White House this monthDonald Trump is refusing to rule out using American military force to retake control of the Panama Canal and seize Greenland, citing economic security as a driving factor.Speaking at a Tuesday press conference at Mar-a-Lago, the incoming US president explicitly declined to give assurances against using military or economic coercion when pressed about his plans regarding Panama and Greenland. Continue reading...

Events

29 hours ago Golden Globe winners 2025: The full list of triumphant movies and TV shows

All the movie and TV show award winners have been revealed

Culture

41 hours ago Royal award for 'selfless' Scots schoolgirl who supported fellow cancer patients

Rosa Ross was learned she had cancer one year ago but has been commended for her "positivity and selflessness."

Science

41 hours ago Busty Kylie Jenner joins boyfriend Timotheé Chalamet inside the 2025 Golden Globes after skipping red carpet

Kylie Jenner was every inch the proud girlfriend as she joined Timotheé Chalamet for a rare public outing at the 2025 Golden Globes on Sunday.

Transport

3 hours ago Love Island All Stars' Scott Thomas' 'real reason' for joining show after business issues

Scott Thomas is one of the well known faces who will be heading back to the Love Island villa for the All Stars series and it's claimed he has an ulterior motive.

Politics

28 hours ago Plans submitted for McDonald’s restaurant at former Scottish hotel near popular tourist spot

Burger chain McDonald’s has submitted plans for a new drive-thru on the site of a former hotel

Society

10 hours ago Stamp duty changes ‘will motivate’ first time buyer boom in early 2025, lender says

Stamp duty changes will make buying a house more expensive from April

Economics

28 hours ago Manchester Crown Court affected by ‘small leak’ with some hearings moved to another building

A number of affected cases have been moved to Manchester's Minshull Street Crown Court

Sport

3 hours ago Behind the scenes: a first look at Djokovic and Murray together on court

As one of the first to witness the two legendary rivals as player and coach, our correspondent gives his take from their grand slam practice sessionDuring his short time as one of the leading tennis players of his generation, Carlos Alcaraz has methodically built a reputation for his fearlessness and nerve. Even in the face of some of the most accomplished opponents and lofty occasions, the pressure has so often elevated his game to greater heights.On Tuesday afternoon in a near-empty Margaret Court Arena, however, the 21-year-old could have been forgiven for feeling slightly intimidated. Across the net stood not one but two of the greatest tennis players in the history of the sport, two legendary rivals who have joined forces with the obvious goal of holding him and his contemporaries off for as long as they can. For the first time ever, Andy Murray joined Novak Djokovic in a grand slam practice session as the 24-time grand slam champion’s coach. Continue reading...

Events

33 hours ago Epiphany Day swimmers and the Golden Globes: photos of the day – Monday

The Guardian’s picture editors select photos from around the world Continue reading...

Culture

3 hours ago Maya Jama gives fans a first look at revamped Love Island All Stars villa

As a new batch of Love Island alumni prepares to re-enter the villa for the All Stars series next Monday, show presenter Maya Jama has given a first look inside the South African villa.

Politics

29 hours ago Not Family Friendly Dogs 2025: Here are 10 breeds of adorable dog best avoided by families with young children

While these adorable pups can make fantastic pets, they are best avoided by prospective owners who have young children.

Society

11 hours ago Next PLC: Why this UK high street giant has raised profit forecast despite Budget woes

“Sadly, if we do not see a significant change in fortunes for the sector, it is highly likely that we will see a surge in retailers announcing redundancies, closing stores and ultimately failing in 2025” - Julie Palmer, Begbies Traynor

Economics

29 hours ago Xbox Game Pass January 2025 – Road 96 and Sniper Elite: Resistance lead games arriving this month

Xbox Game Pass, without many recent announcements for January, still has a few titles to offer, including the day-one return of fantastic shooter series.

Sport

3 hours ago US declares Sudan’s paramilitary forces committed genocide during civil war

Blinken details pattern of systematic ethnic violence in which RSF killed civilians and blocked access to suppliesThe United States has formally declared that Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces have committed genocide during the country’s ongoing civil war, marking the second time in less than 30 years that genocide has been perpetrated in Sudan.Antony Blinken, the US secretary of state, announced the determination on Tuesday while imposing sanctions on the RSF commander Mohammad Hamdan Daglo – known as Hemedti – for his role in what he described as “systematic atrocities”, many perpetrated in west Darfur. Continue reading...

Events

33 hours ago Golden Globes 2025 latest: ‘Popcorn actor’ Demi Moore gets revenge on Hollywood sexists as Nikki Glaser shines

Host Glaser received a warm reception in a room of stars including Glen Powell, Timothée Chalamet, Angelina Jolie and Zendaya

Culture

3 hours ago Love Island All Stars' Curtis Pritchard pulls 'diva' move as he jets to South Africa for spin off

Love Island 2019 star Curtis Pritchard is one of the singletons who has signed up to take part in the upcoming series of Love Island All Stars on ITV2.

Politics

30 hours ago Happy Dogs 2025: These are the 10 happiest breeds of adorable to bring joy to your family home

With demand for dogs showing no signs of slowing, these are the breeds that have the cheeriest of dispositions.

Society

11 hours ago Major high street chain warns it will hike prices after Labour's tax raid budget as it is facing £67m rise in wage costs this year following changes to national insurance contributions

The UK High Street giant warned it would face the additional bill in the year to January 2026 after Rachel Reeves announced plans to increase employer national insurance.

Economics

32 hours ago Great Manchester Run 2025 announces return date for huge 10k and half marathon events

The 'original' Manchester running event is back

Sport

3 hours ago US declares Sudan’s paramilitary forces have committed genocide during civil war

Blinken details pattern of ethnic violence in which RSF has killed civilians and blocked access to suppliesThe United States has formally declared that Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces have committed genocide during the country’s ongoing civil war, marking the second time in less than 30 years that genocide has been perpetrated in Sudan.Antony Blinken, the US secretary of state, announced the determination on Tuesday while imposing sanctions on the RSF commander Mohammad Hamdan Daglo – known as Hemedti – for his role in what he described as “systematic atrocities”, many perpetrated in west Darfur. Continue reading...

Events

34 hours ago The biggest TV shows to watch in 2025: from The Night Manager to Reacher season 3

There’s a lot to get excited about this year

Culture

3 hours ago Trump threatens Canada with ‘economic force’ amid turmoil over Trudeau exit

With an outgoing PM, suspended parliament and promised harsh tariffs, Canada scrambles to find a new leaderPresident-elect Donald Trump has said the US will use “economic force” against its close ally Canada, doubling down on threats to impose protectionist tariffs on one of the US’s biggest trading partners.The remarks are likely to further fuel political turmoil in Canada after the resignation of its prime minister, Justin Trudeau, and the suspension of parliament until late March. Continue reading...

Politics

31 hours ago Child Friendly Dogs 2025: These are the 10 great breeds of adorable dog for families with young children

These dog breeds are known to get on particularly well with youngsters, making them the perfect choice for families with kids.

Society

12 hours ago House price growth expected to come under further pressure as 'impact of Budget starts to bite'

Halifax said it is expecting to see modest house price growth in 2025

Economics

33 hours ago Brendan Rodgers blasts Celtic fans for Kieran Tierney chant amid Arsenal transfer exit talks

Bhoys unhappy with supporters after Sunday’s win over St Mirren

Sport

3 hours ago Strasbourg court finds Greece guilty of ‘systematic’ pushback of asylum seekers

In ‘potentially trailblazing’ decision, European court of human rights finds country engaging in illicit deportationsThe European court of human rights has found Greece guilty of conducting “systematic” pushbacks of would-be asylum seekers, ordering it to compensate a woman forcibly expelled back to Turkey despite her attempts to seek protection in the country.In a judgment described as potentially trailblazing, the Strasbourg-based tribunal awarded the complainant damages of €20,000 (£16,500), citing evidence that the frontline EU state was engaging in the illicit deportations when she was removed. Continue reading...

Events

34 hours ago 'I moved into a cave with my new husband after he commented on one of my Instagram photos'

A woman from Orlando, Florida, moved into a cave with her new husband after he commented on one of her social media photos and invited her to visit him in Jordan

Culture

3 hours ago Scottish regulators criticize past management of a charity founded by king but find no misconduct

Scottish regulators have criticized the past management of a charity founded by King Charles III

Politics

40 hours ago Latest house prices across Greater Manchester if you are looking to buy a new home in 2025

It is important to keep up-to-date with local property prices to see which areas are most affordable for you

Society

13 hours ago Six household bills set to rise from April 2025 including council tax and energy

From energy bills to council tax, millions of Brits are facing a perfect storm of price rises to their everyday bills

Economics

35 hours ago Newcastle without key players for first leg of Arsenal Carabao Cup semi

Magpies dealing with mix of injuries and suspensions for trip to north London

Sport

3 hours ago The Guardian view on Gaza’s suffering: a deepening disaster should not be treated as inevitable | Editorial

With infants dying of exposure and desperation growing, a ceasefire and hostage release deal have never been more necessaryThe new year has commenced as bleakly as the last one concluded in Gaza. As December came to an end, the UN announced that the healthcare system was on the brink of outright collapse due to Israel’s attacks. Within days of the new year beginning, an official with Unrwa warned that social order will collapse if Israel ends all cooperation with the aid agency for Palestinians later this month, as scheduled. In between, scores of people were killed in intensified Israeli strikes, including in an area designated as a safe zone. Gaza’s health ministry said on Monday that at least 45,854 have now died there in the 15 months since the Hamas attacks in southern Israel.The crisis is so familiar and relentless now that international attention has flagged. And yet it is so desperate that the facts must be reiterated. At least seven infants have died from the cold...

Events

35 hours ago Lorraine viewers all have the same complaint as ITV star FINALLY returns to her show

The 65-year-old hasn't been on the programme since the start of 2025. But on Monday she took to her arm chair to present once again after Ranvir Singh , 47, stepped in for her a number of times recently.

Culture

4 hours ago Smart home tech, AI and cars among central themes as CES 2025 prepares to open

The annual technology trade show is opening in Las Vegas.

Politics

44 hours ago Golden Globes 2025 live updates: Zoe Saldaña takes home first award of the night after Nikki Glaser’s monologue

Comedian Nikki Glaser is set to ‘lightly roast’ room of stars including Glen Powell, Timothée Chalamet, Angelina Jolie and Zendaya

Society

13 hours ago FTSE 100 Live 07 January: Next sales cheer offset by rise in 2025 wage bill, house prices dip

Next has offset more forecast-beating festive sales figures by warning of slower UK growth and price hikes in 2025.

Economics

37 hours ago Manchester United: Ruben Amorim drops Joshua Zirkzee transfer hint amid Juventus links

Dutch striker tipped for quickfire return to Italy

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3 hours ago Wishaw’s MSP hits out at Scottish Labour over party’s plans for social security spending at Holyrood

Clare Adamson warned that any Labour moves to cut spending on tackling child poverty would be devastating for children and families in her constituency.

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38 hours ago ‘It’s all just very grimy and filthy’: Gregory Nolan’s photos of the 00s indie scene

The photographer gathered 6,000 images he took at the era’s epicentre, which offer a hedonistic window into a pre-smartphone era that remains relatively undocumented“I literally got into this by accident,” says Gregory Nolan. “One night in 2004, I accidentally poured a beer over a girl and I got chatting to the guy she was with, who was starting a new club night that very weekend.” The guy in question was Jay McAllister, AKA the indie-folk artist Beans on Toast, who wanted some original artwork for the walls of his club. As an amateur yet aspiring photographer, Nolan offered his “subpar, A-level art photos”.Connections were made and this led to Nolan getting a gig photographing the weekly London indie club night Frog. Soon he found himself immersed, seven nights a week, in a world of sweat-soaked moshing crowds, dingy backstage rooms, sticky floors and mountains of Red Stripe. Nolan would capture the spotty faces of a burgeoning generation of indie musicians: the Killers, Amy W...

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4 hours ago Maya Jama gives first look inside stunning new Love Island All Stars villa

Maya Jama has given a first look inside the revamped Love Island villa ahead of the second All Stars series next week, with a slew of familiar faces set to call the villa home.

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13 hours ago SNP Budget to pass after Scottish Labour say they will abstain on tax and spending plan

Anas Sarwar said his MSPs could even vote for the Budget if social security measures are brought forward

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38 hours ago A vision of sport in 2050: robot leagues, chips in brains and players in their 50s | Sean Ingle

Many experts’ predictions for the next 25 years may seem outlandish but so did much of what has happened since 1999Back in 1997, artificial intelligence and robotics experts in Japan came up with an intriguing challenge. Could anyone, they asked, build a humanoid football team capable of beating the World Cup winners by the middle of the 21st century? It sounded more than a little out there. In truth, it still does. Yet when it comes to forecasting the future of sport, it serves as a useful lodestar. Before we know it the outlandish will become the new normal.Why am I so confident? Well, over the past few days I’ve been speaking to experts about how sport may look in 2050. And given that I recently wrote about how accurate – or not – predictions made at the dawn of the millennium turned out to be, I felt it was only fair to put my money where my mouth is too. Continue reading...

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3 hours ago Woman spared jail after puppies left in squalid caravan covered in faeces

Micaela Anderson-Letts, 35, received a suspended sentence at Kingston Crown Court for a string of animal welfare offences.

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39 hours ago Golden Globes 2025: Snap! The London Standard: Best Photos of the Day from around the world

See the best images of the day from around the world.

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4 hours ago MPs support proposals to give Crown Estate more investment and borrowing powers

Plaid Cymru MP Llinos Medi criticised the ‘huge extraction of wealth’ from Welsh communities and called for devolved control over the Crown Estate.

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16 hours ago Luxury tights brand Wolford apologises for delays to orders and refunds

Exclusive: Skinwear firm admits delivery services overstretched amid heavy criticism from customersThe luxury tights and lingerie brand Wolford has apologised after heavy criticism from customers over delays to orders and refunds, admitting its delivery services were overstretched.Shoppers have taken to the reviews site Trustpilot to warn others against making orders, with some saying they had waited for more than a month for their goods to arrive and had been unable to obtain a refund. Continue reading...

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4 hours ago Man charged with killing NHL’s Johnny Gaudreau and brother turns down deal

Sean M Higgins shuns offer of 35 years in prisonPolice say 44-year-old hit brothers while over the limitThe driver charged with killing NHL hockey player Johnny Gaudreau and his brother, Matthew, as they cycled on a rural New Jersey road pleaded not guilty to the indictment on Tuesday after turning down a prosecution offer of 35 years in prison.Sean M Higgins, 44, appeared briefly in court in Salem county, New Jersey, and entered a formal plea to the recent indictment in the 29 August deaths. The case will now move toward trial. Continue reading...

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39 hours ago Marilyn Monroe by Eve Arnold review – intimate, tender and witty photographs

In front of the camera Monroe was luminous, but in this reissued and sumptuous collection of pictures Arnold also captured the insecurity and painThe story is told of Marilyn Monroe and a friend walking down Fifth Avenue one day in the 1950s discussing Marilyn Monroe. MM was wearing a headscarf and a plain, belted raincoat. The friend remarked on the great difference there was between the woman he knew and the star the world thought it knew. “You want me to be her?” Marilyn said. “Watch.” She whipped off the scarf, opened the raincoat, thrust out her chest and put on The Walk. Within seconds, she was surrounded by a gaggle of excited fans clamouring for her autograph.Monroe was one of the 20th century’s great clowns, whose clowning was intended not to make us laugh – though she was wonderfully funny – but to lose ourselves in fantasies of longing and desire. Most movie stars act the part of themselves, more or less convincingly; Marilyn created a wholly other version of herself, mea...

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4 hours ago Judge allows Trump to temporarily block release of special counsel report

Judge Aileen Cannon issued a temporary injunction until an appeals court rules on Trump’s argumentsUS politics – live updatesA federal judge has temporarily blocked special counsel Jack Smith from issuing his final report into Donald Trump’s criminal cases until after an appeals court resolves the president-elect’s last-ditch legal action seeking to prevent it from becoming public.The US district judge Aileen Cannon, who presided in Trump’s criminal case over his retention of classified documents before she dismissed it last year, issued an injunction that barred the justice department from releasing the final report or drafts of it. Continue reading...

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16 hours ago 'I'm a style editor and these 10 things will save you thousands on your shopping in 2025'

Mirror’s head of shopping Zoe Cripps shares her tried and tested hacks to help save you money on beauty, style and shopping

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4 hours ago Man dies in horror crash as car ploughs into two houses as cops launch probe

The passenger of the BMW died in a horror crash when the car ploughed into two Scots houses.

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41 hours ago Golden Globe winners 2025: The full list of victorious movies and TV shows

All the movie and TV show award winners have been revealed

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4 hours ago Where to watch all the Golden Globes 2025 winners, from The Substance to Shogun

Demi Moore won best comedy actress for The Substance, while Adrien Brody took home best drama actor for The Brutalist

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18 hours ago Full list of vehicles slapped with £1,732 car tax in 2025 affecting thousands of British motorists

Drivers could face a huge £1,732 extra in car tax as there are major updates to Vehicle Excise Duty (VED) rates due later in the year. Here's everything you need to know

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4 hours ago Masked thug who fired fireworks at cops in Scots Bonfire Night carnage to face jail

A masked thug who fired fireworks at cops during the Bonfire Night of "mass disorder" has been told he is facing a jail sentence.

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44 hours ago Golden Globes 2025 winners: Zoe Saldana UPSETS Ariana Grande for Best Supporting Actor as show kicks off

The 46-year-old actress was emotional as she earned Best Supporting Female actor for her transcendent work in Emilia Perez.

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4 hours ago Trump declines to rule out using military force to control Greenland and Panama Canal – US politics live

President-elect also suggests renaming Gulf of Mexico as Gulf of America in series of remarks likely to raise concerns Continuing his expansionist streak, Donald Trump said the Gulf of Mexico should instead be called the “Gulf of America”.“We’re going to be changing the name of the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America, which has a beautiful ring that covers a lot of territory,” the president-elect said at his ongoing press conference in Mar-a-Lago. “What a beautiful name. And it’s appropriate.”Mexico has to stop allowing millions of people to pour into our country. They can stop them. And we’re going to put very serious tariffs on Mexico and Canada, because Canada, they come through Canada too, and the drugs that are coming through are at record numbers, record numbers. So we’re going to make up for that by putting tariffs on Mexico and Canada, substantial tariffs. Continue reading...

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19 hours ago Bill Gates quietly makes a $373 million bet on recovery of struggling sector that he thinks will boom in 2025

Bill Gates has quietly placed a massive $373 million bet on a struggling sector, signaling his belief in a major comeback by 2025. The bold investment has sparked intrigue as it targets a hard hit industry.

Economics

4 hours ago Mitchel Taylor hints that huge Love Island star could make bombshell return on All Stars

Love Island star Mitchel Taylor said it would 'kill the show' if TOWIE star Joey Essex would return to the ITV2 programme

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44 hours ago Golden Globes 2025: Zendaya, Nicole Kidman and Angelina Jolie lead the best dressed stars on the red carpet

The biggest stars in Hollywood arrived to the 82nd Annual Golden Globe Awards on Sunday night in style. 

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