25 minutes ago Chilling moment man stabs showgirl he thought was 'laughing at him' in Las Vegas knife rampage

WARNING DISTRESSING CONTENT. Yoni Barrios, 34, is accused of going on a knife rampage on the Las Vegas Boulevard where he killed two people including a showgirl while also injuring six others

Politics

2 hours ago How David Attenborough's radical '70s BBC show Open Door gave trans women, housewives and black teachers a platform, launching 'mini cultural revolution'

In his role as the BBC 's director of programmes, Sir David first proposed the radical show in December 1972, and it aired for a decade from April the following year.

Society

3 hours ago Sainsbury's releases 'beautiful' Valentine's Day range which has fans 'running to shops'

Sainsbury's is already getting into the Valentine's Day spirit with its latest range of matching pyjamas for you and your loved one - and people are 'running to the shops' to get theirs

Economics

5 hours ago Tyson Fury learns of 'immediate' chance to get Anthony Joshua fight done and dusted

Anthony Joshua's promoter Eddie Hearn has opened up on the possibility of a fight against Tyson Fury, provided the Gypsy King doesn't retire after his second loss to Oleksandr Usyk

Sport

85 minutes ago Baby, 1, dies in hospital after cardiac arrest at Rugby home as two arrested on suspicion of murder

Two people have been arrested on suspicion of murder after a one-year-old baby died in hospital - police received a report of a baby in cardiac arrest at a house in Rugby on Tuesday

Events

4 hours ago Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory star 'STILL receives pay cheques' for his one and only movie role as Charlie Bucket

The former actor, 67,  played the good-natured boy who won the lucky golden ticket, before turning his back on acting and becoming a vet.

Culture

6 hours ago Doctor explains simple way to tell if you have flu or cold as Scotland cases rise

An increasing number of people are being hospitalised with the flu, but a doctor has explained how you can tell whether you have the flu or a common cold

Science

59 minutes ago Andy Murray to make playing return as Scots tennis hero faces 'pupil' Novak Djokovic

Murray retired from playing last summer but fans will get to see him back in action at the home of the Australian Open

Politics

8 hours ago Will YOUR child's school have to cut teacher pay? Fury at Labour's 'wrecking ball' bid to force academies to follow national salary scales and curriculum in 'return to mediocracy'

The government is making sweeping changes to reforms brought in by the Tories, including massive curbs on the independence of state schools.

Society

3 hours ago Labour 'offering to pay Mauritius nearly £9billion' as part of Chagos Islands deal in bid to rush through agreement before Donald Trump re

The Government is currently scrambling to save its agreement to surrender control of the Indian Ocean archipelago, which hosts a strategically vital UK-US military base.

Economics

19 hours ago Ian Wright makes Arsenal transfer demand after toothless Newcastle loss

Arsenal failed to score as they were beaten at the Emirates for the first time since April by Newcastle, who boast a two-goal advantage in their two-legged Carabao Cup semi-final

Sport

85 minutes ago California wildfires: two people dead, ‘high number of significant injuries’ and estimated 1,000 structures destroyed, officials say – latest updates

Officials say hundreds of firefighters continue to battle fires amid strong winds, with ‘well over 5,000 acres’ burned and 0% containedLos 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 America...

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4 hours ago Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory star, 67, 'STILL receives pay cheques' for his one and only movie role as Charlie Bucket

The former actor, 67,  played the good-natured boy who won the lucky golden ticket, before turning his back on acting and becoming a vet.

Culture

11 hours ago 'There’s an exit block': HUNDREDS of patients in Greater Manchester hospitals are well enough to go home but are stuck – amid 36

Staff have come forward with stories of ‘extreme overcrowding’ because of a shortage of beds, leading to emergency departments being filled with as many as 180 people

Science

65 minutes ago Baby born on crowded small boat crossing from Africa to Canary Islands

The boy and his mother as well as dozens of others were rescued off the coast of Lanzarote, SpainA baby boy has been born on a small, crowded boat carrying 60 people on the deadly Atlantic migration route from Africa to the Canary Islands.The boat was spotted off the coast of Lanzarote on the feast of the Epiphany, the day when Spanish children receive presents from the Three Wise Men. Continue reading...

Politics

16 hours ago Ketamine could be upgraded to a Class A drug by the Home Office in response to record levels of use

In the year ending March 2023, an official study showed 299,000 people aged 16 to 59 admitted they had used the substance during the previous 12 months.

Society

3 hours ago Sainsbury's new Valentine's Day range sends shoppers 'running' to supermarket

People are obsessed with Sainsbury's new pyjama range which includes a gorgeous red and pink set covered in Valentine's Day-themed prints - and fans are loving it

Economics

29 hours ago Andy Murray makes Novak Djokovic coaching debut as Scots hero helps old foe to promising victory

After announcing his retirement from the sport last summer, Murray has now turned his attention to coaching old rival Novak Djokovic

Sport

90 minutes ago JetBlue stowaways’ bodies were badly decomposed raising possibility they were there for multiple flights: report

According to FAA data, approximately 80 percent of people who try to stowaway in external compartments on aircraft — such as wheel bays — die

Events

24 hours ago Facebook lifts restrictions on calling women ‘property’ and transgender people ‘freaks’

The social media giant Meta has loosened its public rules on hate speech as Mark Zuckerberg seeks to curry favour with Donald Trump

Culture

26 hours ago Mapped: How many flu cases are in my area as hospitals declare critical incidents?

The number of people admitted to hospital with flu has quadrupled over the past month with health services feeling the strain

Science

78 minutes ago A British royal, a retired wrestler and a slew of reality stars: Meet the cast for The Traitors US season 3

Alan Cumming returns to host Peacock’s hit game show series premiering this month

Politics

16 hours ago Elon Musk buying Liverpool would be like seeing your dream home bulldozed

COMMENT BY DOMINIC KING: It felt a bit early for April Fool's Day but, lo and behold, Musk's father, Errol, went on Times Radio on Tuesday afternoon to set out his son's wish.

Society

4 hours ago 'I'm business guru – those making cash on Vinted need to take this HRMC advice'

Small business expert Steph Buttery has taken to TikTok to advise anyone with a 'side hustle' on particular platforms about an important tax mistake to avoid

Economics

98 minutes ago One of Louisiana’s youngest mayors bonded out after drug, prostitute solicitation arrest

Tyrin Truong, 25 pledged to ‘clean up’ his city when elected as mayor in 2022– now he’s one of several people allegedly at the center of a prolific drug trafficking ring in Louisiana

Events

26 hours ago NHS FLU CRISIS: Now nine hospitals declare critical incidents as infections surge to 'exceptionally high' levels

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has urged people to only go to A&E in a genuine medical emergency, instead asking them to visit their GP or call 111.

Science

84 minutes ago Were the people laid to rest at Sutton Hoo really royals? Scientist suggests alternative theory for Suffolk's 1,400

Dr Helen Gittos, a historian at the University of Oxford, presents an intriguing theory for the people buried at Sutton Hoo in Suffolk.

Politics

19 hours ago Ketamine could be upgraded to a Class A drug by the Home Office in response to record levels of use

In the year ending March 2023, an official study showed 299,000 people aged 16 to 59 admitted they had used the substance during the previous 12 months.

Society

6 hours ago How your benefits, tax, and pension change after the death of a partner

There are some financial things to consider after the loss of a partner

Economics

1 hour ago Four people charged in connection with serious assault at Glasgow's Four Corners

A man and woman were rushed to hospital following the disturbance in Glasgow.

Events

28 hours ago Five hospitals declare critical incidents as winter flu surges to 'exceptionally high' levels across Britain

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has urged people to only go to A&E in a genuine medical emergency, instead asking them to visit their GP or call 111.

Science

2 hours ago Cleaning fan's 'amazing' hair dryer trick removes coffee table stains in seconds

A cleaning fan wrote to the Mrs Hinch Cleaning Tips Facebook group asking for advice on how to remove a stain from a wooden coffee table - and people were quick to reply with their best tips

Politics

21 hours ago Theresa May calls Martyn's Law 'so important' as debate opens in House of Lords

"This bill will help people save lives"

Society

7 hours ago I had a serious drinking problem then discovered a £3.57 pill called the Ozempic of alcohol. I took it and the results were astonishing... no wonder doctors are frustrated it's so little known

Not long ago I had a serious drinking problem. For more than a decade I was either knocking back a bottle of wine every night or I was white-knuckling it in a stone-cold-sober phase.

Economics

2 hours ago Grieving girls heard tapping in walls of home – months later people were dead

Karen and Tina Bowen decided to experiment with a ouija board after their mother died, but discovered that the source was something far more chilling than any ghost

Events

28 hours ago Hospitals declare critical incidents amid 'sustained pressure’ from flu and respiratory illnesses

Patients who require non-urgent care have been asked to ‘consider other options’ such as NHS 111 or contacting their GP

Science

2 hours ago Martin Lewis urges people to act now on legal service ‘more important than a will’

Money Saving Expert Martin Lewis has urged everyone to make sure they have sorted their Power of Attorney - a legal service the financial guru says is “more important than a will”.

Politics

31 hours ago Mayfair apartment in former Rolls Royce HQ sells to 'young international buyer' for £26m

The apartment, which was listed for sale in April last year, has links to the Elgin Marbles, Queen Victoria and Paul McCartney, as well as Rolls Royce

Society

7 hours ago State Pension uprating in April will not be paid to nearly half a million older people

The New State Pension is set to rise to £921 each month under the Triple Lock.

Economics

2 hours ago Los Angeles wildfires: Celebrities whose homes could be at risk as Ben Affleck rushes home to mansion

Around 30,000 people have been evacuated after devastating blazes spread from 20 acres to more than 3,000

Events

32 hours ago Royal Liverpool Hospital declares critical incident over soaring flu cases

Royal Liverpool Hospital said it had seen an increasing number of people in emergency departments with flu

Science

2 hours ago Thousands still without power can use hotel facilities during Irish cold snap

Thousands remain without power during a bitter cold spell across Ireland.

Politics

8 hours ago Tone deaf! Fury after millionaire CEO offers to pay 'any amount' for private firefighters to protect his Pacific Palisades mansion while area burns to the ground

Keith Wasserman, co-founder of real estate investment firm Gelt Venture Partners, posted on X this morning pleading for help as a wildfire tore through Pacific Palisades

Economics

2 hours 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...

Events

32 hours ago UK hospital declares critical incident over 'exceptionally high' virus cases

Liverpool Royal Hospital has told people to visit their GPs or call 111 unless it is a medical emergency amid high numbers visiting its A&E department as they get overwhelmed with virus illnesses

Science

2 hours ago Many wise people have told me how to live a better life. Obviously I didn’t pay attention | Adrian Chiles

Grandad, Alan Sugar, a man I met in the pub: I’ve ignored them all. No wonder I don’t have any advice of my own to pass onWhat’s the best bit of advice you’ve ever had? It’s a common question to lob in at the end of an interview. I mean the kind of interview you might be doing to promote a book or a film or something, rather than an interview for a job. Although I suppose it might crop up there too. I wouldn’t know, as I believe the last interview I had of that kind was for a job at the Birmingham Post in 1992. Not quite sure how I’ve managed to swerve all that stress ever since.When I’ve asked the question of someone, on the radio, the interviewee has invariably been stuck for an answer. Now I see why. I’ve been asked it several times in recent months, at literary festivals and whatnot, talking about a book of these columns. In the absence of a prepared answer, it’s difficult to come up with anything interesting in reply. And preparation has never been my strong point, even though ...

Politics

8 hours ago Topps Tiles boss Rob Parker to retire after company returns to sales growth

Rob Parker has announced he is leaving the business less than two months after its biggest investor called for a leadership review following a slump in sales

Economics

3 hours ago Police issue update after illegal rave takes over former industrial site

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

Events

34 hours ago Bird flu kills first human in US after patient developed horror symptoms

An unnamed person in Louisiana has become the first person in the USA to die of bird flu after he came into contact with a sick flock, amid warnings for other people

Science

2 hours ago Full list of top Senedd salaries as Wales' First Minister Eluned Morgan and colleagues set for pay rise

An independent board has suggested a 6% pay rise for MSs from April 2025

Politics

9 hours ago TfL splurge £2million on Silvertown tunnel 'bike bus' to shuttle cyclists under the Thames for free... but they'd rather not use it

The Silvertown Tunnel in East London, which has been under construction since March 2021, will open on April 7 and connect Silvertown with Greenwich Peninsula.

Economics

3 hours 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

Events

41 hours ago How millions more NHS patients will receive free treatment in private hospitals under Government plans to slash waiting lists

Sir Keir Starmer yesterday pledged to make 'better use' of the private sector so people can be seen more quickly for a wider range of issues.

Science

2 hours ago Spanish PM Pedro Sánchez denounces Elon Musk at Franco anniversary event

Sánchez accuses X owner of inciting hatred as country marks 50 years since start of its return to democracyPedro Sánchez has hit out at Elon Musk and his allies for “openly attacking our institutions, inciting hatred and openly calling for people to support the heirs of nazism”, saying the politics of division, disinformation and hatred risk ushering in a new age of authoritarianism.Speaking in Madrid on Wednesday as Spain prepares to mark the 50th anniversary in November of the death of General Franco and the country’s subsequent return to democracy, the Spanish prime minister said hard-won, basic freedoms could not, and should not, be taken for granted. Continue reading...

Politics

13 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

Economics

3 hours ago Israeli strikes kill at least 22 people in Gaza as US steps up ceasefire push

It comes as the US is said to be pushing for a truce before Donald Trump’s inauguration on 20 January

Events

41 hours ago WES STREETING: I'll never allow ideological dogma to make patients wait longer for care

During the past fourteen years, a two-tier healthcare system emerged in this country, where people who can afford to are increasingly going private to skip the queue.

Science

3 hours ago Two Girl Scouts cookie flavors will retire after this year. Here’s how to get them before they go

The cookie season will last from Janaury 7 through April 2025

Politics

14 hours ago Heartbroken family pay tribute to 'superhero' Scots tot, 3, who died on transplant list

Tributes have poured in for Zachary Bradford who passed away on Thursday, January 2, aged just three.

Economics

3 hours ago Outdated guidelines mean doctors failing to spot heart condition in women

Research finds hypertrophic cardiomyopathy testing that overlooks sex differences and body size is inadequateDoctors are failing to diagnose women with a potentially deadly heart condition because tests rely on outdated studies from the 1970s and do not account for natural differences in sex and body size.Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) is a genetic condition where the muscular wall of the heart becomes thickened, making it harder for the heart to pump blood around the body. It affects one in 500 people, and can cause cardiac arrest and sudden death. Continue reading...

Events

3 hours ago Milk should never be stored in fridge door as expert shares correct method

Milk is a staple in most households, but many people may be storing it incorrectly. An expert has shared the best spot in the kitchen to keep milk fresh for longer

Politics

14 hours ago State Pension pay increase in April could make older Brits pay more tax in retirement

From April, the New and Basic State Pensions are set to see a 4.1 per cent rise but retirees with extra income from employment or other private pensions may be taxed accordingly

Economics

4 hours ago Jellycat fans cause chaos at department store as shoppers queue for hours to get new toys

People cannot believe 'insane' queues of people spotted pushing past one another in a bid to get their hands on the new and exclusive Jellycat plushies

Events

3 hours ago Replaying games from my past with my young children has been surreal – and transformative

Introducing my kids to games like Link’s Awakening has given me a whole new perspective on these old favourites and made me excited for what new video game adventures we’ll have together in the futureThanks to some distinctly Scottish weather over the holidays, my family and I ended up celebrating Hogmanay at home rather than at the party we’d planned to attend. My smallest son’s wee pal and his parents came over for dinner, and when the smaller members of our group started to spiral out of control around 9pm, we threw them a little midnight countdown party in Animal Crossing.The last time I played Animal Crossing was in the depths of lockdown. Tending my island paradise helped me cope while largely imprisoned in a 2.5 bedroom basement flat with a baby, a toddler and a teenager. (I was far from the only one – the National Videogame Museum compiled an archive of people’s Animal Crossing experiences during the Covid-19 pandemic, and it’s evident that it was a lifeline for many.) Our g...

Politics

23 hours ago Amazon is paying $40 million to license new Melania documentary directed by disgraced Brett Ratner

Documentary will offer a ‘behind the scenes’ look at the incoming First Lady’s life

Economics

4 hours ago Michael Jackson’s daughter reveals drug and alcohol addiction after five years of sobriety

Paris Jackson detailed recovery from heroin and alcohol addiction while also celebrating five-year sobriety markParis Jackson, the daughter of the late pop star Michael Jackson, has revealed, upon announcing she has reached five years of sobriety, that she is in recovery from heroin and alcohol addiction.She made a frank post on Instagram with a video and described herself as an alcoholic and a drug addict, while expressing her gratitude at emerging from those dependencies, People magazine reported. Continue reading...

Events

3 hours ago TikTok star sues his girlfriend for dumping him – and everyone is on his side

A TikTok star is taking his former partner to court after she 'abruptly' ended their 18-month relationship. It may sound extreme, but a lot of people are on his side

Politics

24 hours ago Revealed: Luke Littler's staggering tax bill after winning the World Darts Championship

Littler is still 17, 18 later this month, and became the youngest-ever winner of the World Darts Championship last week when he beat Michael van Gerwen 7-3 in the final at Alexandra Palace.

Economics

4 hours ago Liam Payne's medical cause of death finally confirmed in UK inquest three months after tragic fall

Five people have been charged over Payne’s death after he fell from a third-floor balcony of the Casa Sur Hotel in Buenos Aires, Argentina

Events

3 hours ago London bucks trend as only major UK city getting older, new analysis reveals

London’s average age is rising due to decreased birth rates and fewer young people moving to capital

Politics

24 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.

Economics

5 hours ago Tube adverts for Islamic investment platform showing burning US and euro banknotes banned by regulator

The Advertising Standards Authority ruled that the burning of the US dollar and euro banknotes would have caused serious offence to some people

Events

4 hours ago Second incident confirmed at Welsh beauty spot after smell makes people fall ill

Businesses in the area have been contacted as part of an investigation to identify the source of the problem

Politics

25 hours ago The most outrageous energy bills revealed: One customer was sent TWO demands for £8,000... another feared losing his home. Now SALLY SORTS IT reveals how you can fight back

In April 2024, EDF Energy said I owed it £8,000 just for my gas. It promised to correct the error, but another £8,000 bill arrived. In August an adviser agreed something was wrong.

Economics

6 hours ago Landlords to be banned from asking for money upfront under new renting rules

Currently, there is no cap on how many months of rent a landlord can demand from prospective tenants, meaning some people could be forced to fork out thousands of pounds to secure themselves a home

Events

4 hours ago Love Island All Stars rich list REVEALED: From a fitness empire to BIG reality show pay days

What have the Islanders been up to in their years since they left the villa the first time? And which All Stars are going into the villa already topping the rich list?

Politics

26 hours ago Shoppers branded 'psychos' after Tesco reveals nation's favourite meal deal combination

For the past two years, the nation's go-to combination for Tesco's Meal Deal has been Tesco Sausage Bacon & Egg Triple, McCoy's Flame Grilled Steak Grab Bag Crisps 45g and Coca-Cola 500ml.

Economics

7 hours ago Neck symptom could be warning sign of heart failure and disease years ahead

The Chinese study has made a groundbreaking link after looking at almost 90,000 people

Events

4 hours ago The 52 best places in the world to visit in 2025 named by The New York Times

The New York Times urges people to explore southwest England because it has strong links to Jane Austen and this year is the 250th anniversary of her birth.

Politics

27 hours ago Labour's tax raid on private education claims another victim: Parents' fury as independent boarding school is closing on 175th anniversary because of VAT charge on fees

EXCLUSIVE: Loughborough Amherst School, a boarding school for boys and girls aged 4 to 18 that began in 1850, said the 'economic reality' made it no longer viable.

Economics

7 hours ago LA wildfire forces 30,000 people from homes in apocalyptic scenes destroying celeb pads

Raging wildfires have torn through Los Angeles as two separate blazes spread in the US city, with residents fleeing their homes and roads clogged with abandoned cars

Events

4 hours ago English firm running GP surgeries in Wales criticised over bullying and unpaid staff allegations

'What we cannot have are primary care services being sold off to people who don't give a damn about the people they're supposed to serve'

Politics

7 hours ago Only people with 'eyes of a sniper' can find great white shark hiding in sea

One Reddit user has challenged people with a tricky brainteaser which tasks you to find the great white shark hiding in the sea. Have a go and see if you can spot it

Events