80 minutes ago Justice department to release part of Trump election interference report, leaving out documents case – US politics live

Department of Justice to release details on Jack Smith’s investigation into attempts to overturn 2020 result but withhold Mar-a-Lago documents portion The justice department did not say when it would release the portion of special counsel Jack Smith’s report detailing his investigation of Donald Trump’s alleged attempts to overturn the 2020 election, the Associated Press reports.Yesterday, a federal judge in Florida temporarily blocked the department from releasing the entire report, and the justice department has asked an appeals court to overturn that decision. Continue reading...

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4 hours ago Family hear eerie ‘tapping’ coming from walls of home – then make bone

Two young girls who played with a ouija board in hope of communicating with their dead mother were plunged into a mystery that ended with a savage triple murder

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12 hours ago DWP admits it has paid out £500 million to dead people in benefit payments

The department is unable to recover millions of pounds in overpaid state pension and Pension Credit payments from the families

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84 minutes ago Freedom Wars Remastered review – cult classic Vita gem is still a multiplayer diamond in the rough

One of the PlayStation Vita's most underrated exclusives gets a much-appreciated visual update, even if it can't quite shed its handheld skin.

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64 minutes ago Palisades fire live updates: Two dead and ‘high number’ injured in wind

‘Multiple burn victims’ are among the first reported injuries as the Palisades, Eaton and Hurst fires rage southern California, leaving schools closed and more than 300,000 without power

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2 hours ago Popular Ayrshire riding school to close after more than 40 years in 'hardest decision'

Bargower Riding School, situated at Bargower Farm just off the A76 between Mauchline and Kilmarnock, was "devastated" to announce the school will close from Sunday, February 2.

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26 hours ago Apple iOS 18.2.1 update: everything you need to know about the latest iPhone release

Apple says its latest update is recommended for all users - but is it worth downloading?

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18 hours ago I had a headache that wouldn't go away.. now I know it's brain cancer and I will never see my kids grow up

A new dad has revealed how an ongoing headache turned out to be terminal brain cancer and he is unsure how much time he has left to live.

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9 hours ago Abandoned cars bulldozed off road as drivers flee raging Pacific Palisades wildfires

Abandoned cars are bulldozed out of the road after drivers flee the devastating Pacific Palisades wildfires.

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86 minutes ago Distraught girl's devastating phone call after finding parents lying on bathroom floor

The young girl was in a state of distress and wept as she told her granparents she couldn't wake mum and dad up in the tragic call - which resulted in the police being called

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5 hours ago Elon Musk's reasons for wanting to buy Liverpool emerge as dad explains club connection

Elon Musk is interested in buying Liverpool from current owners Fenway Sports Group and his father, Errol, has explained the controversial billionaire's connection to the club and the city

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23 hours ago Retired salesman found dead along with his 'ill' wife at their £800k seaside home in suspected murder

The bodies of Michael, 76, and Heather Newton, 70, were discovered at a house in Anthony's Avenue in Poole, Dorset, at 11.35am on Tuesday December 31.

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84 minutes ago Dad's final five words before jumping from Caribbean cruise ship on Boxing Day

Dan McGilvray, 51, overpowered his relatives - including his 75 year old mother Gerda McGilvray - before plunging from the Norwegian Epic

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69 minutes ago California wildfires: two people dead and several have ‘significant’ injuries as blazes continue to rage, officials say

Officials in California say hundreds of firefighters continue to battle fires amid strong winds, with more than 100 structures destroyed Los Angeles residents continue to flee fires as stronger winds forecastCalifornians: have you been affected by the wildfires?Explainer: the Santa Ana winds spreading the wildfiresMinutes after the J Paul Getty Trust issued a statement on the Palisades fire and efforts to protect the Getty Villa from wildfires, an unidentified official on LAFD radio said that the Getty Villa Museum was “catching on fire”, the Los Angeles Times reports. At this time, it’s not clear whether any structures have caught fire, but officials confirmed the grounds were on fire and that flames were approaching the museum buildings.The Getty Villa, which is located in Pacific Palisades, displays a collection of Greek, Roman and Etruscan Art. It’s better-known sibling, the Getty Center, is located in Brentwood and contains a broad-ranging collection of European and North Ameri...

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30 hours ago Smiling together before 'Christmas cake plot' ripped family apart: Chilling photo shows woman next to mother

Deise Moura is pictured next to her now gravely ill mother-in-law Zeli Dos Anjos - and in front of a Christmas cake identical to the one that killed three members of the family.

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96 minutes ago Premier League footballer accused of raping two women as police issue update

Officers from the Metropolitan Police confirmed that an evidence file has been sent to prosecutors.

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21 hours ago Liverpool's stance on selling club to Elon Musk as billionaire's dad reveals interest

Liverpool have had no contact from Elon Musk and Fenway Sports Group have no interest in selling the club - after it emerged that the billionaire is interested in buying the club

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29 hours ago The Vivienne's heartbreaking final days ahead of '£400k house move and luxe holiday'

Ru Paul's Drag Race Uk star The Vivienne died last weekend aged just 32, leaving family, friends and fans devastated over the loss. Here, The Mirror explores what happened in the run-up to their tragic passing...

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10 hours ago Manchester United learn Matheus Cunha transfer 'stance' as release clause update emerges

Latest Manchester United transfer news and gossip with updates on the futures of Wolves forward Matheus Cunha and Velez Sarsfield midfielder Christian Ordonez

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69 minutes ago LA fires: Two dead as 'growing' blazes continue to rip through California

Los Angeles county fire chief Anthony Marrone said two fatalities were reported in the Eaton fire

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1 hour ago Philippe Clement drops major Rangers selection hint as he offers update on injured stars and transfer plans

The Rangers head coach offered the latest update on his injured stars ahead of the game against Dundee tomorrow.

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25 hours ago Paddy McGuinness shares home secrets after Christine split with significant change

Take Me Out presenter Paddy McGuinness has opened up about his home life and how one thing has changed since he became a dad to his three children with his ex-Christine

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32 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.

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18 hours ago Tottenham: Ange Postecoglou reveals promising transfer update and injury boost for Arsenal derby

Spurs boss is hoping that his depleted frontline will be bolstered in the “very near future”

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84 minutes ago UK's most twisted family killers including woman who murdered parents and lived with their bodies

Virginia McCullough, 36, poisoned her dad, John, 70, and stabbed her mum, Lois, 71, in their home in Great Baddow, Essex, before stashing their bodies in makeshift graves

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3 hours ago Biden may preemptively pardon Liz Cheney, Anthony Fauci, after Trump’s threats of revenge – US politics live

Biden confirms he may still opt to protect Trump’s enemies from prosecution, while Trump scrambles to halt sentencing in criminal business fraud caseGood morning, US politics blog readers. Joe Biden is in his final days in office, and still has a few pieces of unfinished business to deal with before he hands power to Donald Trump on 20 January. One of them is deciding whether to issue preemptive pardons to political enemies of the incoming president, such as former congresswoman Liz Cheney or Anthony Fauci, who spearheaded the fight against Covid-19 in Trump’s first term. In an interview with USA Today published today – a rare, final sit-down interview by a president who spent much of his term avoiding the press – Biden confirmed he may still opt to protect Trump’s enemies from prosecution, and signaled he would decide based on who the president-elect appoints to top roles in his administration.Meanwhile, Trump is scrambling to halt the sentencing in his criminal business fraud case...

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26 hours ago Elon Musk 'wants to buy Liverpool FC' says dad of tech billionaire as fans appalled

Elon Musk's dad confirmed his interest in buying Liverpool during an appearance on Times Radio, but fans say the tech billionaire "goes against everything the football club and city stands for"

Society

37 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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19 hours ago Arsenal vs Newcastle LIVE! Carabao Cup result, match stream and latest updates today

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

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84 minutes ago Man United discover Victor Osimhen transfer bombshell as agent talks 'held'

Latest Manchester United transfer news and gossip with updates on the future of Marcus Rashford and on-loan Galatasaray striker Victor Osimhen

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3 hours ago Elon Musk's secret baby mother's bold statement about kids and bizarre sperm offer

The mum of three of Elon Musk's 11 kids opened up about the challenges the youngsters will one day face growing up with such a controversial dad, while shedding light on his parenting style

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28 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.

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21 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

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88 minutes ago The Norfolk village slowly crumbling into the sea: Dramatic photos taken 22 years apart lay bare the devastating impact of coastal erosion on Hemsby beach

The images show how much of Hemsby beach in Norfolk has been destroyed by strong winds and high tides - laying waste to vast swathes of the shoreline.

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3 hours ago Prince Harry and Meghan Markle face evacuation following devastating Californian wildfires

The couple were facing evacuation from their Californian home.

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21 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

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1 hour ago Police issue update after illegal rave takes over former industrial site

Hundreds of people gathered at the rave on New Year's Eve

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3 hours ago Life of Elon Musk's dad Errol who had kids with stepdaughter and was called 'evil' by son

The 42 year age gap between Errol Musk and his former step-daughter was 'God's Plan' according to the failed business magnate, but the Tesla boss called his dad is 'evil' beyond what anyone can imagine

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24 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

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1 hour ago Coronation Street to bring character 'back from dead' in 'powerful' move amid cast exits

The ITV soap is to bring back a previous character 'from the dead' amid cuts to the cast

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3 hours ago Archie Vaughan follows dad Michael's footsteps as he's named England U19 captain

The all-rounder has been handed the same honour as his dad

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29 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.

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1 hour ago Dramatic photos show devastation caused by Southern California wildfires in just hours

The country’s second largest city has been engulfed in flames the past two days, prompting 80,000 to evacuate

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4 hours ago Opetaia vs Nyika LIVE: Latest updates and results after brutal knockout in cruiserweight clash

Australia’s Jai Opetaia retained his IBF belt against New Zealand’s David Nyika

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31 hours ago Transfer news LIVE! Arsenal plot Bellingham swoop, Vlahovic to Man Utd update; Liverpool eye Igor Paixao

Huge deals being linked as Premier League giants look to strengthen

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1 hour ago California wildfires live: most extreme conditions expected today as more than 1,400 firefighters tackle numerous blazes

California’s governor says emergency services are ‘all hands on deck’ as number of wildfires risesLos Angeles residents continue to flee fires as stronger winds forecastCalifornians: have you been affected by the wildfires?Explainer: the Santa Ana winds spreading the wildfiresMinutes after the J Paul Getty Trust issued a statement on the Palisades fire and efforts to protect the Getty Villa from wildfires, an unidentified official on LAFD radio said that the Getty Villa Museum was “catching on fire”, the Los Angeles Times reports. At this time, it’s not clear whether any structures have caught fire, but officials confirmed the grounds were on fire and that flames were approaching the museum buildings.The Getty Villa, which is located in Pacific Palisades, displays a collection of Greek, Roman and Etruscan Art. It’s better-known sibling, the Getty Center, is located in Brentwood and contains a broad-ranging collection of European and North American art. Continue reading...

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4 hours ago 'Devastated' Scottish mother diagnosed with brain tumour at 34 weeks pregnant given just years to live

The 26-year-old was initially worried she might have pre-eclampsia - but received a far more devastating diagnosis

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33 hours ago Transfer news LIVE: New Man Utd target after Gyokeres update; Arsenal and Liverpool chase Igor Paixao

The transfer window is in full swing with sides at both ends of the Premier League table looking to strengthen as they battle for survival, European football and the title

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1 hour ago Urgent health warning over popular kitchen worktop after 'tragic' deaths of young tradespeople

A dad-of-three and a 28-year-old are among several people in the UK who have died after contracting a deadly disease linked to a substance often used in kitchen revamps

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4 hours ago Susanna Reid shuts down Elon Musk’s dad after comparing Tommy Robinson to Nelson Mandela

Musk’s father hit out at Reid for asking her a ‘stupid question’ about his son’s ‘genius’

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34 hours ago Transfer news LIVE Arsenal plot Bellingham swoop, Vlahovic to Man Utd update; Liverpool eye Igor Paixao

Huge deals being linked as Premier League giants look to strengthen

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2 hours ago Drag Race winner Tyra Sanchez posts another disgusting 'crematorium' tweet about The Vivienne after reality star died suddenly aged 32

Tyra Sanchez, who was condemned after making inflammatory remarks about the death of fellow drag artist The Vivienne, has sparked uproar with another insensitive social media post.

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4 hours ago David Sullivan confidant shares big update as Graham Potter's agent is summoned down to London

David Sullivan confidant shares big update as Graham Potter's agent is summoned down to London  Hammers News - West Ham United FC

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2 hours ago Panicked Jamie Lee Curtis reveals evacuation agony as she fears home consumed by flames in Pacific Palisades fire terror

The Halloween star revealed that she has 'possibly' lost her home in Los Angeles amid the devastating Pacific Palisades wildfires that have been raging since Tuesday.

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4 hours ago Zendaya and Tom Holland's engagement mystery deepens as dad issues stern response

Spiderman stars Zendaya and Tom Holland appeared to confirm their engagement at the Golden Globes awards, yet her dad had a very odd remark when asked to comment

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2 hours ago The Vivienne's friend says drag queen was 'bombarded with homophobic abuse' before death

The Vivienne, real name James Lee Williams, was found dead at a property in Chorlton-by-Backford, near Chester, on Sunday, January 5, and a cause of death has not yet been provided.

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4 hours ago Keir Starmer claims new inquiry would delay action on child grooming gangs until 2031 – UK politics live

Prime minister says any new inquiry into child abuse would delay progress as Kemi Badenoch says ‘be a leader, not a lawyer’Reform UK has also tabled a reasoned amendment to the children’s wellbeing and schools bill motion tonight. It says:That this house declines to give a second reading to the children’s wellbeing and schools bill because the secretary of state for the Home Department has not launched a UK-wide public inquiry into grooming gangs and has not committed to updating Members of this House every quarter on the progress of the inquiry.The Conservatives are using the victims of this scandal as a political football.The Conservatives alongside Reform, goaded along by Elon Musk will be voting for a motion which will not secure a national inquiry for victims of child sexual abuse, but instead it would kill these crucial child protection measures completely. Continue reading...

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2 hours ago What are the Santa Ana winds that are fueling devastating fires across Southern California?

The National Weather Service has issued an extreme weather warning of a life-threatening and destructive windstorm

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4 hours ago Don’t Tell Dad: comfort eating is hot stuff at this new London bakery and restaurant

Don’t Tell Dad: comfort eating is hot stuff at this new London bakery and restaurant  Wallpaper*

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3 hours ago Tragic last days of mother, 47, who lay dead in disabled toilet for 72 hours: Heartbroken family reveal how she was a 'woman in pain' trying to 'change her life'

Sabrina Lyttle, from Blackpool, who struggled with drink and drugs, was freed from jail just days before dying at the age of 47 - found at a restaurant in Blackpool.

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5 hours ago PMQs: Keir Starmer claims new inquiry would delay action on child grooming gangs until 2031 – UK politics live

Prime minister says any new inquiry into child abuse would delay progress as Kemi Badenoch says ‘be a leader, not a lawyer’Reform UK has also tabled a reasoned amendment to the children’s wellbeing and schools bill motion tonight. It says:That this house declines to give a second reading to the children’s wellbeing and schools bill because the secretary of state for the Home Department has not launched a UK-wide public inquiry into grooming gangs and has not committed to updating Members of this House every quarter on the progress of the inquiry.The Conservatives are using the victims of this scandal as a political football.The Conservatives alongside Reform, goaded along by Elon Musk will be voting for a motion which will not secure a national inquiry for victims of child sexual abuse, but instead it would kill these crucial child protection measures completely. Continue reading...

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3 hours ago London's Regent Street locked down by 'bomb threat' with all shops evacuated

This is a breaking news story and is being constantly updated. Please refresh the page regularly with the latest news, pictures and videos

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5 hours ago Prince Harry and Meghan Markle face urgent evacuation from 'high risk' mansion as fires close in

Devastating wildfires have been sweeping across Los Angeles in California and it seems that Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's Montecito mansion may be at risk from the blazes

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3 hours ago Wildfires latest: Thousands flee Los Angeles as blazes burn in and around the city

Wildfires are tearing across the Los Angeles area with devastating force after setting off a desperate escape from burning homes through flames, ferocious winds and towering clouds of smoke

Events

5 hours ago Katherine Jenkins issues health update after ‘a little bit of bad news’

Katherine Jenkins said she is starting 2025 with "a little bit of bad news"

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3 hours ago Tortured dad jumped to death in Christmas cruise tragedy as family tried to help

Dan McGilvray screamed: "I can't take it anymore" before leaping from the vessel.

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6 hours ago EA FC 25 patch notes – passing updates arrive in Title Update 7 with finesse shot nerf coming soon

EA has made a handful of changes to EA FC 25 in the latest Title Update, but what's more interesting is the changes promised for the future.

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3 hours ago Elvis Presley's grisly autopsy – covered in sores and other tragic death details

The King, Elvis Presley, was pronounced dead on August 16, 1977 after being found in the bathroom of his Graceland mansion, but several factors led to his tragic demise

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