Puerto Rico’s new governor Jenniffer González Colón has appointed a so-called energy czar to help pull the U.S. territory out of a power crisis as chronic outages persist

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Snow and sleet began to hit southern England this afternoon as fresh weather warnings came into force with the Met Office saying further alerts are likely to be issued as the week goes on.

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The yield on government bonds jumped to its highest level since 2008 as the pound also tumbled in value.

Economics

Anti-apartheid campaigner plea to governing bodyWomen’s cricket team disbanded under Taliban ruleThe veteran anti-apartheid campaigner Peter Hain has called on Cricket South Africa to challenge the ban on women’s and girl’s cricket in Afghanistan before next month’s Champions Trophy.In a letter seen by the Guardian, Lord Hain urges the Cricket South Africa’s chief executive, Pholetsi Moseki, to take up the issue with the International Cricket Council before South Africa’s Champions Trophy match against Afghanistan in Karachi. In a particularly striking passage, Hain also draws direct parallels with the struggle of black and brown players under apartheid with the Taliban’s oppression of women’s rights in Afghanistan. Continue reading...

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As Scottish politics continue on a familiar path, Elon Musk’s latest attacks on Keir Starmer’s government raise serious concerns

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Holly Willoughby has reportedly been offered a series of new TV shows by ITV, in a bid to keep her at the channel - where she's spent most of her career

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Several NHS trusts declared critical incidents due to ‘exceptionally high demands’ in emergency departments.

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A 27-year-old man was stopped by officers on Wednesday morning.

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Sir Oliver Robbins’s appointment is being seen as a signal of intent on Starmer’s plans to reset relations with the EU

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

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

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Anti-apartheid campaigner plea to governing bodyWomen’s cricket team disbanded under Taliban ruleThe veteran anti-apartheid campaigner Peter Hain has called on Cricket South Africa to challenge the ban on women’s and girl’s cricket in Afghanistan. In a letter seen by the Guardian, Lord Hain urges the Cricket South Africa’s chief executive, Pholetsi Moseki, to take up the issue with the International Cricket Council before South Africa’s Champions Trophy match against Afghanistan in Karachi on 21 February.In a particularly striking passage, Hain draws a direct parallel of apartheid with the Taliban’s oppression of women’s rights in Afghanistan. “Having struggled long and hard for black and brown cricketers to represent their country like whites did exclusively for nearly a century, I hope that post-apartheid South African cricket will press for similar rights for all women in world cricket,” Hain tells Moseki. “Will South African cricket please raise the plight of Afghan women cricke...

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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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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...

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Flights were disrupted at Manchester Airport, Bristol Airport, Liverpool John Lennon Airport and Aberdeen Airport today - and the Met Office warned more snow is on the way.

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This year’s SAG noms see a strong showing for music-led films while Nicole Kidman, Denzel Washington and Angelina Jolie are snubbedMusic-led films Wicked and A Complete Unknown and TV shows Shôgun and The Bear lead this year’s Screen Actors Guild nominations, it was announced this morning.Blockbuster musical Wicked heads up the film side with five nominations including for actors Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande and Jonathan Bailey, as well as the ensemble. It was also nominated for stunt ensemble. The film, based on the long-running Broadway hit, has made over $680m at the global box office. Continue reading...

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The Met Office has warned there might be some snow in parts of Wales on Wednesday

Society

Bolton has been given government cash after being named as one of 20 areas in the country ‘significantly affected’ by the public disorder last year which saw police and demonstrators violently attacked

Economics

Vice President Kamala Harris plans to close out her term with an around-the-world trip

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It comes after Elon Musk launched into a furious social media tirade against the home office minister

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MailOnline's postcode search tool - hailed by NHS insiders and leading experts - utilises monthly performance figures to showcase how YOUR hospital is faring

Science

The Strictly Come Dancing host gave a brief look at how she spent the recent Christmas period in a social media post

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The mercury plunged to -5.5C in Drumnadrochit, Scottish Highlands on Tuesday and temperatures are expected to remain below freezing for many for the rest of the week

Society

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

Wintry conditions have caused days of disruption - with more cold weather on the way

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

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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

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

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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

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

A shocking psychiatric report on Linda De Sousa Abreu revealed she 'loved' the convicted burglar she had the romp with and viewed him as a 'protector' she provided 'sexual services' to

Events

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

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Former MAGA congressman, Donald Trump’s first choice for US attorney general, now considering run to succeed term-limited Ron DeSantis in 2026

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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

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

Economics

Conservative MP Damian Hinds said the ‘broad framework’ has ‘helped to guard against the politicisation’ of subjects like history and religion.

Events

The Met Office said it would turn ‘bitterly cold’

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The Home Office circular did not contain the quote, or sentiments, that online users have attributed to it.

Society

The force’s Directorate of Professional Standards will investigate the way it dealt with the cases under the direction of a police watchdog.

Economics

Brits are braced for yet more snow amid an amber weather warning issued by the Met Office earlier today - temperatures could also plummet to -16C in some areas this week

Events

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

Politics

A man who spent his childhood playing in a series of underground caves owned by his parents, who bought the prehistoric caves when he was aged just five after seeing a newspaper advert

Society

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

‘But the fact that they don’t want us to take them over makes me want to invade,’ Jesse Watters snarked. ‘I want to quench my imperialist thirst.’

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Heavy rain, flooding and snow continue to disrupt travel and cause school closures

Society

The interest rate on 30-year gilts reached 5.22 per cent, topping the spike seen in 2023.

Economics

A proud Manc, Donald McCaig fought in Egypt and North Africa

Events

This morning, the Danish Royal Family 's official Instagram page posted three unseen images of the teenage Prince and Princess - who born at 10:30am on 8 January 2011.

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Shirley-Anne Somerville will make the announcement later on Tuesday.

Society

Mr Carney was governor of the Bank of England between 2013 and 2020.

Economics

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.

Events

Warm up your lounge or office with this smart heater from AENO, packing easy-to-use features into a slimline, stylish design that's ideal on the wall or free-standing

Politics

Ayr MP Elaine Stewart claimed the SNP Government had "abandoned the principles of NHS care at the point of entry".

Economics

Officials recommended that Sam Cox (pictured), 28, known as Mr Doodle, should be allowed to build his doodle-covered house - despite criticism it would not fit in with the local area.

Events

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

Politics

Liverpool have agreed their first deal of the January transfer window with Brazilian goalkeeper Marcelo Pitaluga leaving Anfield to return to his homeland with Fluminense, having spent time on loan with Macclesfield, St Patrick’s Athletic and Livingston.

Economics

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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The Police Scotland operation was set up to investigate the SNP’s use of funding.

Politics

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

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Angela Constance, the Justice Secretary, said she would not comment on live cases and had "nothing further to add".

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Linda De Sousa Abreu, 30, was jailed for 15 months after a video was shared on social media showing a prison officer having sex with an inmate while on duty at a London prison

Events

President Joe Biden revealed the surprising compliment Donald Trump gave him when the two men met in the Oval Office shortly after the November election.

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The warning for snow comes amid continued weather disruption at airports and schools across the UK

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

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The Met Office has issued an urgent amber snow warning for South West England today running until 9pm tonight amid concerns up to four inches could settle as temperatures drop to -12C.

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Celebrity animal advocates including Ricky Gervais and Dame Judi Dench are calling for Scots residents to help them pressure the government on trophy hunting.

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When revolutionary students seized the US embassy in Tehran they initiated a 444-day ordeal that had a huge impact on Carter in both political and human termsIsolated, incommunicado and blindfolded for much of their captivity, the newly released American hostages had mixed feelings at best about the US president who had presided – seemingly impotent and powerless – over their 444 days of misery.Some blamed him for failing to extricate them from the Iranian revolutionaries who held them against their will and subjected them to ill-treatment, including beatings and mock executions. Others blamed him for the presidential decision that prompted their incarceration. Continue reading...

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Lawsuit challenges the federal government’s December 2024 decision to add restrictions to offer of drilling leasesThe US state of Alaska has sued the Biden administration for what it calls violations of a congressional directive to allow oil and gas development in a portion of the federal Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR).The federal lawsuit in the US district court in Alaska filed on Monday challenges the federal government’s December 2024 decision to add restrictions to an offer of oil and gas drilling leases in an area known as the coastal plain. Continue reading...

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Officers have been investigating a suspicious vehicle.

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Nintendo Switch 2 leaks continue, and this time it's case manufacturer Genki which has seemingly revealed when the console will launch — here's all we know so far

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The Met Office warned sleet and snow is expected to continue this afternoon and evening as they issued the rare amber alert - as much as four inches (10cm) of snow is expected in the affected region

Events

A top policymaker at the US Federal Reserve says that he still supports reducing interest rates this year, despite elevated inflation and the prospect of widespread tariffs

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A former Leicestershire Police officer appeared in court this morning accused of engaging in a sexual relationship with a woman he met through the course of his duties.

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