40 minutes ago Tottenham vs Liverpool LIVE! Carabao Cup match stream, latest team news, lineups, TV, prediction today

Liverpool won 6-3 when these sides met at North London just a few weeks ago

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2 hours ago Spencer Pratt's heartbroken sister Stephanie breaks down in tears as she reveals she does not know if her Pacific Palisades home survived inferno that razed brother's house

Speaking to Sky News today, reality star Stephanie Pratt , 38 - who is currently in London - told of the horror she endured as fires engulfed the affluent Los Angeles neighbourhood.

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3 hours ago January deals: the best offers in 10 of London's most glamorous restaurants

Many of us crave glitz, that feeling attained while dining out somewhere special. But in this economy, at this time of year? Here’s where to go

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3 hours ago Premier League star accused of rape: Police pass evidence to CPS for them to weigh up as player continues playing for his club

The Metropolitan Police passed on the evidence relating to an international player in his 30s who was first arrested at his home in London in July 2022.

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68 minutes ago Former BBC Radio DJ Alex Belfield who stalked Jeremy Vine jokes about his convictions as he promotes speaking tour after he leaves jail

Alex Belfield, a former BBC local radio presenter, was jailed for five years in September 2022 for stalking several broadcasters, including the Channel 5 and BBC Radio 2 presenter.

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8 hours ago London’s Kinoteka Polish Film Festival Sets 2025 Edition Including BFI & ICA Backed Wojciech Has Retrospective

London’s Kinoteka Polish Film Festival Sets 2025 Edition Including BFI & ICA Backed Wojciech Has Retrospective  Deadline

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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

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42 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

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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.

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3 hours ago London mayor’s £24m fares cut on Fridays made ‘no noticeable difference’ – TfL

Sir Sadiq Khan hailed the trial as ‘groundbreaking’ when it was launched in March last year.

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38 hours ago Arsenal transfer news: Four clubs make Jonathan David approach as Barca plan Dani Olmo appeal

Mikel Arteta could be tempted to dip into the transfer market in January as his Arsenal side attempt to breathe new life into their Premier League title challenge

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90 minutes ago Paedophile 'Captain Hook' loses legal bid to get removed from sex offenders register over claims it breaches human rights after it emerged he met another child abuser on release from jail

EXCLUSIVE: Keith Laverack, who lives near Scarborough, argued that it was unfair for him to have to notify police about his movements.

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23 hours ago Ditching of Facebook factcheckers a ‘major step back’ for public discourse, critics say

Mark Zuckerberg’s decision regarding Meta platforms condemned as ‘a full bending of the knee’ to Donald TrumpMark Zuckerberg’s decision to ditch factcheckers on Facebook and “prioritise free speech” weeks before Donald Trump returns to power was condemned on Tuesday as a “major step back” for public discourse.The Meta founder announced multiple changes to his platforms including Facebook and Instagram in an attempt to “dramatically reduce the amount of censorship”. Continue reading...

Culture

8 hours ago Scientist claims a surprising accent is the 'most influential in the WORLD'

Although the Cockney accent is synonymous with East London, researchers say its influence extends far beyond the city to UK towns like Glasgow and even as far as Australia.

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76 minutes ago Boy, 14, stabbed on London bus named and pictured as cops demand footage

Paramedics treated the 14-year-old boy at the scene who had received stab wound injuries, but he very sadly died shortly after medics arrived

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20 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 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

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91 minutes ago Police carry out controlled explosions in Central London after suspicious vehicle found

Police carry out controlled explosions in Central London after suspicious vehicle found  The Tribune India

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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

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12 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

81 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...

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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"

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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.

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1 hour ago Regent Street: 'Bomb threat' shuts major London road as police swarm scene

Regent Street: 'Bomb threat' shuts major London road as police swarm scene  Express

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26 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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26 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...

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98 minutes ago ‘He jolted us out of our comfort zone’: Antonio Pappano, Martyn Brabbins and more on Pierre Boulez

As the classical music world celebrates his centenary, musicians tell us why the French iconoclast remains a towering figure, and his music still casts a spellComposer, conductor, polemicist and iconoclast Pierre Boulez was born 100 years ago and, on his death in 2016, left classical music utterly changed. Ahead of two festivals in which the London Symphony Orchestra and the BBC Symphony celebrate a musician with whom both orchestras had close and enduring relationships we speak to composers, conductors and performers who worked with the legendary musician, and tell us why his music remains essential listening - so long as we put our ‘Boulez ears’ on. Continue reading...

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32 hours ago London council wants to ban house 'for sale' signs amid complaints they cause 'substantial harm to local character'

London council wants to ban house 'for sale' signs amid complaints they cause 'substantial harm to local character'  GB News

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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

1 hour 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

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28 hours ago 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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27 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

99 minutes ago Sarah McBride slams Republicans for attempted trans sports ban: ‘Defies understanding’

The first openly transgender lawmaker exclusively tells The Independent that Republicans’ prioritization of the legislation leaves her “mystified that this is a priority” for the GOP.

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33 hours ago ITV GMB's Andi Peters struggles to host as he fights tears live on air

Andi Peters was overcome with emotion as he attempted to host a competition segment live on Good Morning Britain, with the host admitting he was 'slightly moved' by an interview

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5 hours ago Prolific thief jailed for £250,000 crimewave of burglaries at London's West End shops

Michael Daulat used bricks to smash into luxury boutiques

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1 hour 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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27 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

1 hour 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.

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41 hours ago 'Sandwich carers' who look after their own parents and children suffer significant decline in health, study reveals

Being a 'sandwich carer' with both older and younger dependents causes a decline in mental and physical well- being, according to research by University College London.

Society

5 hours ago Birthday bash 'ruined' after popular restaurant charges £54 to cut cake

A TikTokker was shocked when her birthday bash bill came to over £300 after a popular London restaurant charged £18 per person for the group to cut the cake they had bought in

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1 hour 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

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28 hours ago HMPV outbreak: UK experts call for more information on virus in China as London scientists play down risk

Experts say human metapneumovirus presents low risk to public and is part of common collection of winter viruses

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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

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5 hours ago Group of masked teens who raided Apple store 'stole £50k of phones', court hears

Horrified shoppers fled with their children the group of 10 helped themselves to the phones at the store at Brent Cross Shopping Centre, northwest London.

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1 hour 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

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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 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”.

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6 hours ago Trump ‘considering national economic emergency declaration’ to allow new tariffs; UK borrowing costs rise again – business live

Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial newsRise in UK borrowing costs could push Reeves to new public spending cutsTwo UK investment trusts have urged their shareholders to resist an attempt by a US hedge fund to take control.Janus Henderson’s European Smaller Companies Trust, and its Henderson Opportunities Trust, both recommended that investors vote against Saba Capital’s attempt to shake-up their boards and appoint its own directors instead. “The European Smaller Companies Trust is a well-managed investment company whose strategy has delivered long-term outperformance.“Saba is attempting to take control of your Company by removing a highly qualified, independent board that acts in all shareholders’ interests. It’s clear that Saba’s motives are self-serving. It would like to install directors who would not be independent of the Company’s largest shareholder and has indicated that it may appoint itself as investment manager.The cleverness of Weinstein’s campaign is t...

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1 hour ago Outgoing San Francisco Mayor London Breed Highlights "Historic" Drop In Crime

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29 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 Thousands still without power can use hotel facilities during Irish cold snap

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

Politics

7 hours ago Are WFH Fridays here to stay? Sadiq Khan's £24m cheap fares plan to lure Londoners back to the office 'flops'

Now London mayor suggests offering free coffees to passengers after scrapping of peak fares made ‘no difference’ to Friday commutes

Economics

2 hours ago Body found buried in snow in Italy's Dolomites is named by rescuers as one of two missing British hikers as hunt for second man is called off in worsening weather conditions

Mr Harris, 35, and his friend Aziz Ziriat, 36,  both from London , were hiking in the Dolomites in northern Italy but they had not been heard from since 2.20pm on New Year's Day.

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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 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 ...

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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.

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2 hours ago Moment brothers who plundered mansions for luxury cars and golf clubs are arrested as they are jailed for crime spree in footballers' Surrey enclave

Jonathan and Timmy Casey, 41 and 37, stole two Audis, a VW Golf and a Jaguar from across across Cobham and Esher in Elmbridge, Surrey.

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 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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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 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

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 Woolwich stabbing: Mum of Kelyan Bokassa, 14, fights back tears paying heartbreaking tribute

Heartbroken mum Mary Bokassa, 50, spoke to The Mirror after her 14-year-old son Kelyan was stabbed to death on the 472 bus in Woolwich, South East London, on Tuesday

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

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

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

3 hours ago Revealed: How much West Ham have paid sacked Julen Lopetegui in compensation

West Ham United have parted company with Julen Lopetegui, after the Hammers elected to part company with the Spanish manager after just six months at the helm at the London Stadium.

Politics

10 hours ago Notorious Karen's Diner where staff were deliberately cruel to customers is set to rebrand as 'the rudest Indian restaurant in the world'

Karen's Diner is now seeking out Indian restaurants willing to train their staff to be 'rude' to customers as part of bold plans to return to the high street.

Economics

2 hours ago Man accused of stockpiling 150 homemade bombs must stay in jail until trial, judge rules

A federal judge in Virginia says a man accused of stockpiling 150 homemade bombs must stay in jail until trial because he poses a danger to the community

Events

42 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 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...

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14 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

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

42 hours ago ‘Sandwich carers’ suffer poorer mental and physical health, research suggests

The average age of the carers – parents of young children who also care for an older relative – studied was around 37.

Science

3 hours ago DoJ to release part of report on Trump’s attempt to overturn 2020 election

Justice department intends to release special counsel Jack Smith’s findings from investigationThe US justice department says it will release the special counsel Jack Smith’s findings on Donald Trump’s efforts to undo the results of the 2020 presidential election but will keep the rest of the report under wraps for now.The revelation was made in a filing on Wednesday to a federal appeals court that was considering a defense request to block the release of the two-volume report while charges remain pending against two Trump co-defendants in a case accusing the Republican former president and president-elect of illegally hoarding classified documents. Continue reading...

Politics

16 hours ago Basic questions unanswered by Shein at Business and Trade Committee despite firm eyeing London listing

Basic questions unanswered by Shein at Business and Trade Committee despite firm eyeing London listing  Sky News

Economics

2 hours ago Miracle on the high seas: Incredible moment rescuers find newborn baby on packed migrant boat in the Atlantic minutes after mother gave birth during treacherous crossing to Canary Islands

An astonishing picture shows a migrant cradling a newborn as others on the dinghy back away to make space for the baby.

Events

3 hours ago Badenoch ‘wrong’ to claim Islamophobia definition bars talking about ‘groomers’

The group behind the definition said it only applied to attempts to ‘smear’ all Muslims collectively.

Politics

20 hours ago 'Organic' and 'ethically sourced' cotton from farms selling to high street brands including H&M could be linked to child slave labourers in India, investigation finds

The investigation by Transparentem found the 'worst forms of child labour' on cotton farms in the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh.

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

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

27 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

2 hours ago Inside shamed prison guard Linda De Sousa Abreu's 'horrific' life behind bars with Lucy Letby

Linda De Sousa Abreu was jailed for 15 months this week after being punished for a video filmed at HMP Wandsworth and below we look at what she can expect inside HMP Bronzefield

Events

3 hours ago UK Athletics and former boss charged with manslaughter of Paralympic athlete

Abdullah Hayayei died after an incident at Newham Leisure Centre in east London in 2017

Politics

28 hours ago State Pension uprating in April may affect how much tax older people pay in retirement

Older people with only the State Pension as their source of income will not pay income tax.

Economics

2 hours ago Quarter of freshwater animals at risk of extinction, conservationists warn

A major global analysis examined the extinction threat to 23,496 freshwater species of fish, dragonflies, damselflies, crabs, crayfish and shrimp.

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...

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29 hours ago Full list of benefits and payments only people over State Pension age can claim

There are more than a dozen benefits and discounts available for men and women aged over 66.

Economics

3 hours ago Moment terrified shoppers flee Regent Street after police order them to leave area 'immediately' over bomb scare

Metropolitan Police officers swarmed the iconic Mayfair street and cordoned it off along with the nearby New Burlington Street whilst they investigated the potential threat.

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