24 minutes ago Nuno Mendes transfer stance as PSG star makes decision on Man United move

Manchester United have been linked with a blockbuster January move for Paris Saint-Germain's Nuno Mendes, as Ruben Amorim looks to strengthen his defensive options

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7 hours ago Petra Ecclestone's husband Sam Palmer says they are 'praying for a miracle' as they watch the Pacific Palisades wildfire move closer to their $30.5million home in Brentwood

The raging wildfire - now burning over 2,900 acres of Los Angeles land - is rapidly ripping through the expensive A-list enclave, home to Ben Affleck, Chris Pratt, Reese Witherspoon and Miles Teller.

Society

26 minutes ago Chelsea have already made £25m transfer move before next Man United purchase

Chelsea and Manchester United have a warm recent history of collaborating on transfers in both the summer and the winter

Economics

2 hours ago 10 Scotland players to watch in January transfer window including possible Celtic, Rangers and Hearts moves

Steve Clarke squad members to keep an eye on this month

Sport

67 minutes ago Badenoch refuses to restore whip to Warsi despite clearing her of wrongdoing over Sunak ‘coconut’ tweet

Exclusive: Tory leader refuses to reinstate UK’s first Muslim cabinet member less than 24 hours after backing Robert Jenrick for railing against ‘alien cultures with medieval attitudes’

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8 hours ago Demi Moore, 62, gets the party started on the dance floor and shows off her moves as she celebrates with family and A

Demi Moore celebrated her first Golden Globes win in serious style on Sunday night as she let her hair down on the dance floor with her family and celebrity friends.

Culture

23 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

7 hours ago Britain's A&E meltdown: Winter flu crisis is crippling overwhelmed NHS hospitals amid fears of needless deaths as patients are left in corridors and face 50 hour waits

At least 11 hospitals have already declared critical incidents amid severe strain on services as the flu outbreak worsens and health leaders warn the NHS faces 'exceptionally high demand'.

Science

27 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

32 minutes ago Scott McTominay crowned with madcap Napoli nickname as latest masterclass sparks panicked Conte transfer advice

The Scotland star has continued to impress for the Serie A league leaders and now has a new moniker

Politics

21 hours ago Liverpool fans unite after Elon Musk's father reveals the billionaire wants to buy the Reds in bombshell interview

Musk's father Errol was quizzed about his son - who is the richest man in the world with an estimated wealth of worth an estimated £334billion - reportedly having interest in purchasing the club.

Society

68 minutes ago Elon Musk 'stirs up hatred' by 'openly attacking institutions', says Spanish PM Sanchez as European backlash against 'meddling' Tesla billionaire gathers pace

The comments from Pedro Sanchez comes after fellow EU leaders Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz accused Musk of intervening in European affairs.

Economics

6 hours ago Gordon Ramsay shows true colours as Olympic hero forced to fight back tears

Adam Peaty has won a host of medals during his swimming career but was almost moved to tears when he received an emotional message from his future father-in-law Gordon Ramsay

Sport

86 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.

Events

13 hours ago The UN wants to influence a pluralist Syria – but will the country listen?

Syrians are suspicious after allegations of complicity with the brutal Assad regime during 14 years of civil war The UN special envoy for Syria will urge the security council to back a transition to a pluralist democratic Syria, but faces resistance within the country. The interim government fears the lifting of sanctions will be tied to excessive demands imposed by the west, with suspicion of the UN deeply embedded after what are seen as its failures during 14 years of civil war.Ahmed al-Sharaa, the country’s de facto leader, has told Gulf and western states that his group, Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), long ago transformed itself from a Salafi jihadi group in Idlib province to a technocratic force willing to accommodate all Syrians. Continue reading...

Science

45 minutes ago Strong Leader aims to rebuild reputation in Cleeve Hurdle at Cheltenham

Trainer Olly Murphy is hoping for a big reaction after disappointment in the Long Walk Hurdle at Ascot before Christmas

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29 hours ago Nottingham Forest star sends message to former club Liverpool over unlikely title clash

Nottingham Forest host Liverpool next week and can close the gap on the Premier League leaders to just three points by claiming a win over Arne Slot's charging side

Society

1 hour ago Mason Greenwood's rocketing transfer price could leave Man United with £4.5m hole

Mason Greenwood left Manchester United to join Marseille last summer but the Premier League outfit could still profit from any future move by the player

Economics

6 hours ago Gordon Ramsay shows true colours in text message as Olympic hero fights back tears

Adam Peaty has won a host of medals during his swimming career but was almost moved to tears when he received an emotional message from his future father-in-law Gordon Ramsay

Sport

2 hours ago Richard King on Rangers transfer radar as move for giant Jamaican pondered amid central defensive crisis

The Light Blues are in the market for a central defender but for both the short and long term, with the Reggae Boyz star under consideration

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47 minutes ago Coronation Street's Colson Smith 'already knew' he was getting axed and reveals next career move

Colson Smith shared with Coronation Street actors Jack P Shepherd and Ben Price what's next for him after Weatherfield

Politics

29 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 Trump considers declaring national economic emergency to impose tariffs

Move would allow president-elect to implement broad tariffs after threatening Panama, Greenland and CanadaDonald Trump is mulling over the idea to declare a national economic emergency to impose widespread tariffs, CNN reports, as the president-elect escalates threats to seize the Panama Canal, acquire Greenland and force Canada into becoming a US state.The emergency powers move would allow Trump to implement broad tariff measures against both allies and adversaries through the International Economic Emergency Powers Act, according to four sources familiar with the discussions. Continue reading...

Economics

13 hours ago Arsenal transfer news: Gunners told to make second bid as Mikel Arteta names January target

Arsenal are looking at transfer opportunities this month as they look to finally earn a Premier League title under Mikel Arteta, and are being linked to moves for some big names

Sport

2 hours ago Les crisis talks! Embattled Starmer and Macron to discuss their woes over dinner at Chequers

The two leaders will hold talks at the Prime Minister's Chequers country estate, with an official to-do list set to include support for Ukraine, illegal migration and AI.

Events

53 minutes ago Inside Adrian Mutu's wild life from Transylvanian temptress to coke shame

Adrian Mutu was a hero in Serie A, but his career quickly unravelled during a series of tabloid scandals after a high-profile move to Chelsea in 2003

Politics

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

Society

6 hours ago Man forced to get to his own home via £6m tunnel after he's cut off by major new road

Brian Garlick has been temporarily made to move out of his home whilst a new road project is underway

Economics

15 hours ago Cole Palmer sends Kobbie Mainoo Chelsea transfer hint Man United will hate after contract blow

Manchester United transfer news as Kobbie Mainoo is linked with a move to Chelsea in and the Cole Palmer has now added fuel to the fire regarding his future

Sport

3 hours 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

Events

54 minutes ago 'We go to Disney World every single day and here's what staff don't tell you'

A couple who wanted to give their lives some adventure decided to move 500 miles away so they could visit Disney World every single day to experience the magic. They've revealed one misconception about the resort

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

22 hours ago Kobbie Mainoo unhappy with Manchester United contract offer amid Chelsea links

Kobbie Mainoo's Man United future is suddenly uncertain amid speculation that Chelsea could make a move for him.

Sport

3 hours ago Club president issues hands off warning to Man City amid £40m midfielder transfer links

Manchester City have been linked with a move for Lazio's Italy international midfielder Nicolo Rovella - but it seems the Serie A club have shut down those reports.

Events

94 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.

Politics

10 hours ago Chelsea can make £70m Marc Guehi swap transfer happen with perfect bargaining chip

Chelsea are eyeing a move for Crystal Palace captain Marc Guehi this summer, and the Blues could use one opportune player as a makeweight in any potential transfer

Economics

26 hours ago Chelsea 'leading race' for Kobbie Mainoo as ambitious Manchester United transfer 'eyed'

Kobbie Mainoo has been linked with a move to Chelsea with his Manchester United long-term future uncertain

Sport

4 hours ago Manchester United sent Rasmus Hojlund warning amid £86m Viktor Gyokeres transfer talk

Viktor Gyokeres continues to be linked with a move to Man United and there are fears over what that could mean for Rasmus Hojlund

Events

2 hours ago Patrick Harvie to take time away from Holyrood due to medical procedure

The co-leader of the Scottish Greens is expected to take around six weeks to recover

Politics

11 hours ago Joshua Zirkzee shows his true character with stance over Man United exit and swap deal

Joshua Zirkzee has been linked with a move away from Manchester United during the January transfer window but the forward is reportedly determined to stay at Old Trafford

Economics

28 hours ago Kylian Mbappe verdict on Randal Kolo Muani should excite Man United fans amid transfer links

Reports connecting Man United with a move for Paris Saint-Germain attacker Randal Kolo Muani are gathering pace.

Sport

6 hours ago Badenoch refuses to restore whip to Baroness Warsi despite clearing her of wrongdoing over Sunak coconut tweet

Exclusive: Tory leader refuses to reinstate UK’s first Muslim cabinet member less than 24 hours after backing Robert Jenrick for railing against ‘alien cultures with medieval attitudes’

Events

2 hours ago Government funding 'a lot better' than expected, says Swansea council leader, but tough budget decisions remain

How much Swansea Council spends on things like schools, social care and roads next year are being worked out

Politics

12 hours ago Joshua Zirkzee's stance on Man Utd exit and January swap deal shows his true colours

Manchester United forward Joshua Zirkzee has been linked with a move away from Old Trafford during the January transfer window, just months after signing from Bologna

Economics

31 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

6 hours ago Major move announced by police watchdog on two Mohamed Al Fayed claims

The Independent Office for Police Conduct has announced that the Met's Directorate of Professional Standards will continue to investigate the two complaints – but under the direction of the watchdog

Events

2 hours ago Elon Musk cheers on Kemi Badenoch as Tory leader uses PMQs to demand Keir Starmer be a 'leader not a lawyer' and allow new grooming gangs inquiry

During angry clashes at PMQs this afternoon, Mrs Badenoch piled pressure on the Prime Minister to establish a fresh probe into child sexual exploitation.

Politics

25 hours ago Amorim must be allowed to make £45m Man United signing Ten Hag would have faced criticism for

PSG left-wing-back Nuno Mendes continues to be linked with a move to United after previously working under Ruben Amorim

Economics

8 hours ago Wales star Ioan Lloyd to leave Scarlets for Welsh rivals in shock move as Costelow stays

Lloyd is set to head down the M4 for a new start at there team where it all began

Events

3 hours ago Keir Starmer is ‘betraying’ the NHS with private sector expansion, says Jeremy Corbyn

Exclusive: Former Labour leader hits out, accusing prime minister of ‘broken pledges’ on the two-child benefit cap, winter fuel and ‘selling off’ the health service

Politics

28 hours ago Nigel Farage strikes gold: Reform leader's earnings from second jobs pass £500,000 in just six months since he became an MP after he declares bullion dealer role

The Reform leader has cashed in after being elected to represent Clacton-on-Sea in July, with a host of money-making ventures.

Economics

12 hours ago Why John Swinney's warning about medicine rationing was actually a threat

As the leader of a minority government, John Swinney has a duty to negotiate with other parties to enable key legislation, like the Budget, to pass

Events

4 hours ago Rupert Lowe dubbed ‘future leader’ as he calls for block on quantitative easing

As he walked to present his proposals, the Reform UK MP was jokingly dubbed ‘future leader’ by another MP in the chamber.

Politics

30 hours ago South Ayrshire Council leader visits new £500k aparthotel and business hub in historic part of Ayr

South Ayrshire Council Leader Martin Dowey, along with fellow Councillor Martin Kilbride, visited the hub at 21 Wellington Square, as work on the project nears completion.

Economics

12 hours ago Kemi Badenoch was supposed to make the Tories serious again. She has failed | Rafael Behr

By jumping on Elon Musk’s passing bandwagon and echoing the far right, the Conservative leader has shown she doesn’t understand her responsibilitiesThe House of Commons is built for confrontation, with rows of benches facing each other across an aisle. When the original Victorian chamber was blitzed to ashes during the second world war, Winston Churchill was adamant that the antagonistic geometry be preserved in the restoration. He spoke dismissively of the foreign, semi-circular assembly, which “enables every individual or every group to move round the centre, adopting various shades of pink according as the weather changes.”Churchill was leading a national unity government, but that was a wartime expedient. Normal democratic hostilities resumed as soon as Germany surrendered. MPs might rebel against their whips, or even defect, but it takes a national calamity or international crisis for Labour and Tory leaders to declare themselves on the same side.Rafael Behr is a Guardian colum...

Events

5 hours ago Political party funding rules may be reformed amid Musk interest, Starmer says

Lib Dem leader Sir Ed Davey called for changes amid the US businessman’s continued interest in British politics and support for Reform UK.

Politics

30 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...

Economics

17 hours ago Keir Starmer is accused of 'total moral cowardice' after refusing to back Kemi Badenoch's call for a Commons vote TODAY on whether to hold a public inquiry into grooming gangs scandal

The Tory leader will step up pressure for an inquiry by tabling an amendment which would force the government to act.

Events

5 hours ago Facebook is ushering in a ‘world without facts’, says Nobel peace prize winner

Maria Ressa says decision to end factchecking in US means ‘dangerous times ahead’ for journalism and democracyThe Nobel peace prize winner Maria Ressa has said Meta’s decision to end factchecking on its platforms and remove restrictions on certain topics means “extremely dangerous times” lie ahead for journalism, democracy and social media users.The American-Filipino journalist said Mark Zuckerberg’s move to relax content moderation on the Facebook and Instagram platforms would lead to a “world without facts” and that was “a world that’s right for a dictator”. Continue reading...

Politics

31 hours ago Cardiff City transfer bulletin as new winger linked and ideal scenario given

The Bluebirds' transfer window is a week old and we are yet to learn of any meaningful movement

Economics

22 hours 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

5 hours ago Meta is ushering in a ‘world without facts’, says Nobel peace prize winner

Maria Ressa warns of ‘dangerous times’ for journalism and democracy after move to end factchecking in USThe Nobel peace prize winner Maria Ressa has said Meta’s decision to end factchecking on its platforms and remove restrictions on certain topics means “extremely dangerous times” lie ahead for journalism, democracy and social media users.The American-Filipino journalist said Mark Zuckerberg’s move to relax content moderation on the Facebook and Instagram platforms would lead to a “world without facts” and that was “a world that’s right for a dictator”. Continue reading...

Politics

36 hours ago Man United 'eye' January move for £76m forward as Casemiro price tag 'revealed'

Manchester United news and transfer rumours, including the latest on Casemiro and Kolo Muani

Economics

24 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.

Events

5 hours ago Swinney voices concern at Meta changes and will ‘keep considering’ use of X

Facebook and Instagram will move away from using third-party fact checkers to flag misleading content.

Politics

24 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...

Events

5 hours ago Keir Starmer and Kemi Badenoch clash over grooming gangs scandal in first Prime Minister's Questions of 2025

Victims want action today, the Prime Minister said, as the Tory leader repeated demands for a national inquiry into rape gangs

Politics

25 hours ago Weather map shows how wintry showers will move across UK tonight as new snow and ice warnings issued

A Met Office map has shown how wintry showers will affect the UK tonight, with temperatures to rapidly drop off and new snow and ice warnings issued.

Events

5 hours ago Keir Starmer teases Nigel Farage saying he 'smiled' when Elon Musk knifed former ally and said he should be replaced as Reform leader

Mr Farage grinned and MPs laughed as the PM commiserated with him over the volte face by the X owner at the weekend.

Politics

25 hours ago Plaid hold Eluned Morgan's feet to the fire as she faces eight week fight to avoid chaos

Plaid's leader is talking tough as the Welsh Government enters a vital two months before its crunch budget vote

Events

5 hours ago Trump’s nod at US military action to seize Greenland and Panama Canal draws fury from European leaders: Live

Incoming commander-in-chief holds alarming press conference at Mar-a-Lago, wandering from topic to topic and threatening allied nations

Politics

26 hours ago Tory Robert Jenrick left squirming in car crash interview on child grooming gangs

The former Tory leadership candidate - now Kemi Badenoch's shadow Justice Secretary - was skewered by the BBC's Nick Robinson after his high profile intervention on the subject

Events

5 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...

Politics

29 hours ago Rangers and Man Utd stood as mentality monsters in unison now 4 striking parallels underline their frightening falls

Fragile mentality, frustrated managers, off-field issues and a worrying lack of leadership

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