The cold snap continues

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Thousands of firefighters are trying to contain the original Palisades fire, which has burnt nearly 16,000 acres, and seven others across southern California in the US

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Ninja's leakproof travel bottle is usually £30 but bargain hunters have found a way to get one for under a fiver by combining deals

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A Premier League legend's stunning daughter has delighted her followers by showing off her ravishing figure in red lingerie in freezing cold Icelandic snow

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The cold snap is continuing

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An Antiques Roadshow guest pursed her lips as the real value of her grandmother’s “beautiful” brooch was unveiled.

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And what the huge spike means for Greater Manchester hospitals

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The democratic order has faced down tyrants and megalomaniacs before. The name of the game for liberals for 2025 and beyond must be survivalThey can smell the fear. And they are thrilled by what they can smell. Fanned by a mesmerised media at home and abroad, the thrill excites them into fresh provocations. Donald Trump knows the US’s allies’ nerves are jangling as his second presidency approaches – and he wants to keep it that way. Elon Musk is similarly glorying in his power to provoke and misinform without suffering penalty or reprimand – least of all from most of Britain’s politicians and press.Both men are bullies. And this is what bullies do. However, there is no disputing that this is also their moment. The Trump inauguration on 20 January will be an in-your-face celebration of America First power. It will also be a requiem that consigns large parts of the rules-based postwar global settlement to the grave.Martin Kettle is a Guardian columnist Continue reading...

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Thousands of council house tenants in Carmarthenshire face a rent increase in April

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Pop singer died aged 31 after falling from a third-floor balcony at a hotel in Buenos Aires, Argentina

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Kilmarnock are also in action against Motherwell as thousands of diehards brace themselves for extreme conditions

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Thousands of residents made harrowing escapes as devastating wildfires bore down on the Los Angeles area

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The NHS has warned that cases of flu are rising, so a doctor has shared information about symptoms you should learn about. Here's everything you need to know

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"I can’t imagine winter without it!"

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Low temperatures can wreak havoc on your hair

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Former One Direction star Liam Payne's medical cause of death has been confirmed in a UK inquest opening as 'polytrauma'.

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

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Three sites in Scotland will have a theoretical capacity to power 4.5 million homes for two hours.

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Liam Payne's ex-girlfriend Kate Cassidy has returned to social media to share her late partner's 'angel number' after he died aged 31 when he fell from a hotel balcony

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Several top hotels like the Beverly Hills Hotel, The Four Seasons Beverly Hills, the Peninsula Hotel and the Waldorf Astoria are all sold out.

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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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Significant injuries are reported as the Palisades, Eaton, Hurst and other fires rage over more than 27,000 acres in southern California, leaving schools closed and more than 1.5 million without power

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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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Thousands of civil servants yesterday launched 'indefinite' industrial action after being ordered to attend the office three days a week.

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Former One Direction star Liam Payne's medical cause of death has been confirmed in a UK inquest opening as 'polytrauma'.

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EXCLUSIVE: A group of Scottish Labour figures have demanded the SNP Health Secretary steps in to help secure new investment for crumbling facilities in Fife.

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At least five are dead and thousands of structures are in ruin as several wildfires burn through Southern California

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Cases of HMPV have doubled in the UK since early December with many Brits having been struck down in the country with symptoms similar to those of the common cold

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The Duke and Duchess of Sussex leave in Montecito with their two children, Archie and Lilibet

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As the temperatures continue to plummet, many remote workers are likely struggling to keep the cold out - well, this compact heater could be your new best friend for working from home

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Our new sanctions regime targets those profiting from irregular migration and organised immigration crime. We must be focused and smartIn January 1946, the foreign secretary, Ernest Bevin, stared into the geopolitical fog. The second world war had only just ended. The cold war, which would last more than four decades, was only just beginning. It was hard to see six months, let alone six years ahead.But Bevin did not sit waiting for the fog to clear. He was a minister of action, who saw that what matters is not just what Britain says, but what it does. What matters is not just what Britain wants, but what it builds. What matters is having a strategy. This is why Clement Attlee’s 1945 general election manifesto was called Let Us Face the Future.David Lammy is British foreign secretaryDo you have an opinion on the issues raised in this article? If you would like to submit a response of up to 300 words by email to be considered for publication in our letters section, please click here. ...

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A later video showed him sitting in front of a fire during the break with his Brazilian-German songwriter girlfriend, with the caption: 'I am in no way built for this cold.'

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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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Palisades fire grows to more than 15,000 acres as Eaton and Hurst fires also gain in size; Biden directs DoD to deploy extra firefighters to tackle flamesVisual explainer: why are the LA wildfires so bad?Californians: have you been affected by the wildfires?Karen Bass, the mayor of Los Angeles, described the impact of the fires and winds affecting the area as “devastating”.In a statement posted to X, Bass said she spoke to the president, Joe Biden, where they discussed an “urgent path forward towards recovery for the thousands of families impacted.” Continue reading...

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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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The hack can also be used to keep door locks from freezing

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A shocking photo captured a group stopping to pose for smiling selfies near burning homes as raging wildfires ravaged Pacific Palisades, killing two and destroying thousands of homes.

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‘Faithful’ Janet Christie explores the two hit shows’ influence on the habits of many in Scotland

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The hack can also be used to keep door locks from freezing

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The UK has had a bitterly cold start to 2025 with Arctic air moving southwards bringing ice and snow to many parts of the country but the lowest temperatures are still set to come

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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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As temperatures continue to drop during the winter months, a parenting expert has warned mums and dads to avoid making one common mistake when it comes to keeping their children warm.

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Raging California wildfires have torn through a Los Angeles suburb popular with celebrities forcing thousands to evacuate

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‘Multiple burn victims’ are among the first reported injuries as fires rage across Palisades, Altadena, Pasadena and Sylmar, leaving schools closed and almost 300,000 without power

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Tens of thousands of homes affected by ‘unprecedented’ fires in Los Angeles area; aircraft return to dropping water after winds grounded themVisual explainer: why are the LA wildfires so bad?Californians: have you been affected by the wildfires?Minutes 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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Meghan Markle and Prince Harry may be forced to flee their home in Montecito, California, as utility companies warned of a Public Safety Power Shutoff amid the wildfires

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‘Multiple burn victims’ are among the first reported injuries as fires rage across Palisades, Altadena, Pasadena and Sylmar, leaving schools closed and more than 300,000 without power

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The UK's cold snap is expected to continue into the weekend

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The Met Office said it would turn ‘bitterly cold’

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Bryan Freedman appeared on Megyn Kelly’s talk show claiming that Reynolds has used ‘his power and influence’ to help Blake Lively in her battle against Baldoni

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Electricity provider Southern California Edison is considering a so-called Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) in parts of Santa Barbara county - including Montecito, where Harry and Meghan live.

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Signifcant injuries are reported as the Palisades, Eaton, Hurst and other fires rage over more than 23,000 acres in southern California, leaving schools closed and nearly 400,00 without power

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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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Signifcant injuries are reported as the Palisades, Eaton, Hurst and other fires rage over more than 23,000 acres in southern California, leaving schools closed and nearly 400,00 without power

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In her no-holds-barred column, Irish singer, actress and TV star Linda Nolan speaks candidly about living with cancer, a disease that has also struck sisters Anne and Coleen and took the life of their sister Bernie. This week Linda is finally on the mend – and has found a controversial food combo to tempt her to eat again

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Complaints range from the mayor being AWOL in Africa to fire hydrants running out of water and electricity to power cables being left on to fuel the flames, which have so far killed two people.

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Electricity provider Southern California Edison is considering a so-called Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) in parts of Santa Barbara county - including Montecito, where Harry and Meghan live.

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Signifcant injuries are reported as the Palisades, Eaton and Hurst fires rage over thousands of acres in southern California, leaving schools closed and nearly 400,00 without power

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The facility has hosted major international competitions including the 2014 Commonwealth Games and 2018 European Championships.

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Two staff members at a northern West Virginia long-term care facility have been charged in the death of a patient who was left in a scalding hot bathtub a year ago

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There’s also a £15 gift card to snap up with a National Trust Membership offer

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Payne was staying at the Casa Sur hotel in south America when he fell to his death after a drink-drug binge on October 16.

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The item is part of Dunelm's January sale in a range of sizes suitable for a single, double or king-size bed - with shoppers saying it is a 'must buy'

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Crane operator Antony Maxwell, 21, was nearly three times the drink driving limit when he fell from the fifth floor after going out for a cigarette at the Kahya Aqua Resort and Spa in Antalya Turkey.

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