1 hour ago ‘This is the only dry shampoo that works on my greasy hair – it’s a gym bag must

If you're looking to keep your hairstyle looking fresher for longer between washes, this is the absolute best dry shampoo for the job, says beauty editor Laura Mulley

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5 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

Society

96 minutes ago Trump to declare national economic emergency in order to push through tariffs, report says

President-elect has threatened nations including Canada, Mexico and China with steep duties on their products even before taking office

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

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

22 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

2 hours ago Meta exempted top advertisers from standard content moderation process

Social media giant’s ‘guardrails’ intended to ‘protect high spenders’ amid internal concern its systems over-enforced rules

Politics

12 hours ago Anger over 'winter wonderland' North Coast 500 as tourist plan leads to 'convoys of motorhomes'

Residents clash with promoters of the NC500 over year-round promotion of the route

Society

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...

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

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

25 hours ago See the Northern Lights from ABOVE: NASA astronaut on board the ISS shares mesmerising bird's

NASA astronaut Don Pettit has shared his incredible view of the Northern Lights from the International Space Station, as commenters share their shock that the aurora appears so low.

Technology

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

23 hours ago The $17 million celebrity engagement ring that outshines Zendaya and Selena's new jewels

It's engagement season in Hollywood. From superstar Selena Gomez to actress Zendaya, some of the most eligible bachelorettes in America are settling down and they've got the hardware to prove it.

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

26 hours ago Meta axing fact checkers on Facebook and Instagram to rely solely on ‘community notes’

News feeds will also be filled with more political content

Technology

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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24 hours ago All the glittering details (and price tags) of Zendaya and Selena's engagement rings... and how they rank against a certain star's $17million bling

It's engagement season in Hollywood. From superstar Selena Gomez to actress Zendaya, some of the most eligible bachelorettes in America are settling down and they've got the hardware to prove it.

Economics

4 hours ago Love Island's Laura Anderson hits back at 'jealous' online troll with brilliant response

Scottish former Love Island star Laura Anderson was flooded with support from fans on her latest Instagram post after uploading a series of snaps in a pair of hot pants.

Events

4 hours ago Passengers restrain person who opened exit door on Boston JetBlue flight

Plane was taxiing for takeoff when door was suddenly opened by passenger, who is expected to face chargesA person on board a plane at Boston Logan international airport that was taxiing for takeoff suddenly opened an exit door and was quickly restrained by other passengers, authorities said.The JetBlue passenger was expected to face charges and be arraigned on Wednesday, a Massachusetts state police spokesperson, Tim McGuirk, said in a statement on Tuesday night. The passenger’s name was not released. Continue reading...

Politics

24 hours ago Aaron Donnelly close to Dundee transfer return as Tony Docherty pushes for early deal

The Nottingham Forest man enjoyed a successful loan spell at Dens Park last season and is set to come back permanently

Economics

4 hours ago Tragic final four words of teen who was left quadriplegic after eating slug for dare

Sam Ballard, who died at the age of 28, ate a slug at a friend's party for a dare while still a teenager. The consequences would prove to be catastrophic, resulting in the keen rugby player requiring 24/7 care for the rest of his life

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

26 hours ago Man City transfer news: Omar Marmoush £50m stance clear as Ederson successor identified

Manchester City reportedly have a list of replacements for Ederson after prioritising signing a goalkeeper and are also reputedly pushing to sign Omar Marmoush.

Economics

7 hours ago ByteDance's Lemon8 gains traction amid TikTok ban threat as creators push the app

Hearing a lot about Lemon8 lately

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

30 hours ago Man City push for £50m January transfer for 'new Mohamed Salah' to save stuttering season

Manchester City are among the clubs keen on signing Eintracht Frankfurt hotshot Omar Marmoush - and they may even push to get a deal done this month for the Egypt star

Economics

8 hours ago Police release CCTV after teenage girl is 'sexually assaulted twice by the same man' on London Tube

The girl was allegedly assaulted by a man on board a Metropolitan Line train from Finchley Road to Baker Street at around 8:15am on Thursday.

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

12 hours ago Manchester's newest skyscraper will 'push boundaries of city centre living'

Proposals to build one of Manchester’s first ‘skinnyscrapers’, Vision Manchester, hit trouble last year

Events

5 hours ago Arne Slot may unleash Liverpool transfer to help Mohamed Salah and Premier League title push

Federico Chiesa has endured a frustrating start to his Liverpool career but boss Arne Slot could use the Reds' cup double-header to help give Mohamed Salah a rest and boost their attacking output

Politics

13 hours ago The wild reason Nicole Kidman drank an entire glass of milk while accepting the Best Actress award at the 2025 National Board of Review Gala

The Hollywood star, 57, was presented with the prestigious gong by her The Perfect Couple on-screen husband Liev Schreiber at Tuesday night's ceremony.

Events

6 hours ago Patience Channel 4 filming locations across 'magical' UK city as new series premieres

A new Channel 4 crime drama launches this week and is set to be filmed in York. But what are the filming locations for the new series, which stars Line of Duty's Laura Fraser?

Politics

16 hours ago Teenage mother was abused by older Asian men from the age of 11, stabbed and drowned in a canal by her 'boyfriend' in an 'honour killing'

Laura Wilson, 17, was stabbed and left to die in a canal by an abuser - after council workers failed to act on reports she was being exploited by older Asian men.

Events

7 hours ago X boss Linda Yaccarino says Meta's decision to scrap fact checkers is 'exciting'

Linda Yaccarino was speaking hours after Meta announced it was to move away from using third-party fact checkers to flag misleading content in favour of user-based notes

Politics

16 hours ago Foreign tourists among three dead after Rottnest Island seaplane crash, WA premier says

Privately owned Cessna 208 Caravan 675 plane was carrying seven people when it crashed off Western Australia coastFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThree people have died after a seaplane crashed near Western Australia’s popular tourist destination Rottnest Island with seven people on board.The privately owned Cessna 208 Caravan 675 seaplane is believed to have struck a small limestone outcrop called Phillip Rock while taking off from Rottnest Island, off the coast of Perth, at about 4pm local time on Tuesday.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking news email Continue reading...

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7 hours ago Ariana Grande and boyfriend Ethan Slater reunite in rare joint appearance a month after his ex wife spoke out

The couple happily linked arms as they posed for snappers on the red carpet with their Wicked co-stars, with the film winning three awards on the night

Politics

16 hours ago Foreign tourists among three dead after Rottnest Island seaplane crash

Privately owned Cessna 208 Caravan 675 plane was carrying seven people when it crashed off Western Australia coastFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThree people have died after a seaplane crashed near Western Australia’s popular tourist destination Rottnest Island with seven people on board.The privately owned Cessna 208 Caravan 675 seaplane is believed to have struck a small limestone outcrop called Phillip Rock while taking off from Rottnest Island, off the coast of Perth, at about 4pm local time on Tuesday.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking news email Continue reading...

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8 hours ago Wrestling Rich List 2025: Here are the 11 richest wrestlers in history

Here are the wrestlers that prove just how wealthy getting in the ring can make you.

Politics

17 hours ago Body found in search for Belfast father missing in Spain as murder probe launched

John George was reported missing after he failed to board his flight to return home for Christmas

Events

8 hours ago Tory push for grooming gangs vote that would halt child safety bill 'sickening', says Education Secretary

Bridget Phillipson said her Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill will protect children from vanishing in the education system

Politics

17 hours ago Jack Grealish urged to end Man City nightmare after Pep Guardiola warning

Jack Grealish has struggled badly this season and the attacker has now been told to push for an exit from Manchester City in a bid to reignite his stalling career

Events

10 hours ago UK politics – live: Starmer to face PMQs after Musk row as Tories push vote on child grooming gangs

The Tesla boss has launched a series of baseless attacks on the Labour government over grooming gangs

Politics

17 hours ago Martin Lewis issues scam warning to Facebook and Instagram users following Meta's rule change

Martin Lewis has issued a stark warning to Facebook and Instagram users after Meta announced a rule change. The BBC and ITV presenter said it was a 'seismic' change

Events

10 hours ago Jude Bellingham 'in a new relationship with stunning popstar', reports in Spain claim

Bellingham, 21, had been rumoured to be dating Dutch model Laura Celia Valk in recent months after she was described as being 'completely smitten' with the England international.

Politics

18 hours ago Tory push for grooming inquiry vote ‘a shocking tactic’, Starmer warns

The PM warned supporting the Tory’s calls for symbolic vote on an inquiry will ‘kill’ his Government’s plans to bolster safeguards for children.

Events

13 hours ago Why Georgia's latest push to curb lawsuits has business groups and trial lawyers at odds

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp and other Republicans will push to limit lawsuits when the legislative session starts this month

Politics

21 hours ago Palliative care doc pushed girl to fatally hang herself while sexually exploiting minors online: prosecutors

He also directed children to ‘cut’ and ‘choke’ themselves, according to prosecutors

Events

15 hours ago Mark Zuckerberg's MAGA conversion is complete as he tears up the internet and remakes it in Trump's image

Mark Zuckerberg's announcement that he will end 'fact-checking' on Meta completes his turn from a man who banned Trump from his platform to a full supporter of the president-elect.

Politics

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

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

Events

16 hours ago Nick Clegg spotted in London after leaving top job at Facebook owner Meta

The former Liberal Democrat leader was spotted playing padel yesterday in London on his 58th birthday with his son.

Politics

23 hours ago Body found in search for missing Brit, 37, in Spain as murder investigation launched

Dad-of-two John George failed to board his flight home a week before Christmas

Events

17 hours ago LAURA TROTT: Labour's plan to overhaul academies will lead to the return of mediocracy in our schools

What is it about English pupils being the best in the West for reading, maths and science that makes Bridget Phillipson want to tear up the status quo that's served pupils so well in recent years?

Politics

23 hours ago Manhunt launched for Woolwich 'murderer' after schoolboy, 14, stabbed to death on London double

The boy was knifed today in front of horrified passengers on board a route 472 red double decker bus in Woolwich, in what has been described by Scotland Yard as a 'horrendous crime '.

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