91 minutes ago Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado ‘kidnapped’, allies say

Leader reportedly ‘violently intercepted’ after sneaking out of hideout to lead protest against authoritarian president Nicolás MaduroAllies of Venezuela’s most influential opposition leader, María Corina Machado, say she has been “kidnapped” from the streets of Caracas by regime officials after sneaking out of her hideout to lead a major protest against the authoritarian president, Nicolás Maduro.Maduro is set to be sworn in for his third presidential term on Friday, despite widespread suspicions that he stole last year’s election. Hugo Chávez’s heir has produced no proof of his claim to victory while Machado’s movement has published detailed voting tallies offering compelling evidence that its candidate, Edmundo González, actually won. Continue reading...

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2 hours ago Met Office weather maps show when cold snap will finally come to an end

Temperatures are expected to get as low as -6C in Wales on Friday morning which coincides with another weather warning for ice

Society

3 hours ago Ayrshire residents struggling to pay energy debt urged to seek help as cold snap continues

Ayr MSP Siobhian Brown is urging people worried about energy debt to seek support following a Warm Homes event at the Scottish Parliament.

Economics

25 hours ago Tottenham vs Liverpool LIVE! Carabao Cup match stream, latest score and goal updates today

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

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3 hours ago Motorists in Monklands warned to expect travel disruption when three roads shut this month

Diversions for drivers will only be in place during one of the trio of closures.

Events

11 hours ago School of Rock child stars tie knot after first meeting on set of Hollywood film

Caitlin Hale and Angelo Massagli first met at the age of 10 on the set of School of Rock; now, the pair have officially got hitched in a touching ceremony on Saturday

Culture

8 hours ago Flu EXPLOSION: Top nurses 'never been more worried for patients' as hospital cases spike five

More than 2.3million patients visited A&E in December while ambulance teams tackled over 800,000 incidents - the highest number ever recorded in a month.

Science

8 hours ago Manchester Airport suspends flights to clear 'significant snow' as England shivers in

Manchester Airport stopped all flights again this morning due to heavy snow with departures and arrivals thrown into chaos as teams cleared the runways with Met Office warnings still in place.

Transport

2 hours ago Cryptic conversation between Obama and Trump revealed as pair plan meeting after Jimmy Carter's funeral

rump cryptically suggested they look for a 'quiet place' where they could discuss the mystery matter after the service, a lipreader told Dailymail.com

Politics

4 hours ago Home Heat surgery being held for worried residents at NCT Centre in Newmains

Non-profit organisation, The Wise Group, will be holding a Home Heat Surgery in the centre on Thursday, January 16, from 1pm to 3.30pm.

Society

4 hours ago The tiny beach hut on sale for the same price as a family home: Wooden cabin in Britain's beach hut property hotspot hits the market for £450,000

Mudeford Spit in Christchurch Harbour, Dorset, has emerged as one of the most desirable addresses for buyers seeking out picturesque coastal locations.

Economics

32 hours ago Scottish football fans to brave freezing cold as temperatures plummet ahead of tonight's fixture card

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

Sport

3 hours ago Global war for control of the ARCTIC: How Russia and China are circling North's frozen expanses amid fears it will become world's new battleground

As the Arctic region undergoes changes due to climate change, the melting of the ice opens up a new frontier, unlocking untapped resources and potential new trade routes.

Events

30 hours ago Buchanan High School choir raises minibus funds during musical visits to Asda Coatbridge

Customers were treated to fantastic festive tunes and kindly donated nearly £500.

Culture

9 hours ago South Lanarkshire University Health and Social Care Partnership appoint new associate medical director

Dr Jennifer Gibson has a "wealth of experience in primary care, cancer care, and palliative medicine".

Science

9 hours ago Major airport suspends flights to clear 'significant snow' as England shivers in

Manchester Airport stopped all flights again this morning due to heavy snow with departures and arrivals thrown into chaos as teams cleared the runways with Met Office warnings still in place.

Transport

2 hours ago The Guardian view on Jimmy Carter’s funeral: requiem for a good man and a better era | Editorial

Five living presidents gathered at the service in Washington. They were a reminder of how much has changed in US politicsHeavy with honours, attended by all living US presidents, and swathed in public affection, Jimmy Carter received a solemn state funeral on Thursday on the kind of cold and crystalline January day at which Washington DC’s climate can excel. Within hours, though, the 39th US president’s remains were interred in a private ceremony alongside his wife Rosalynn, in the shadow of the modest house they built in 1961 in Plains, Georgia, where Mr Carter was born more than a century ago, and where he died at the end of December.This sharp juxtapositions of Mr Carter’s final day in the world’s eye were somehow appropriate. He made his home in Washington for the four years of his presidency, but his roots and heart were always in Georgia. His manifest personal decency and lack of Beltway experience made him the “not-Nixon” that the US needed after...

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5 hours ago UK weather live: Britain braces for coldest night of winter so far with temperatures to drop as low as

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

Society

4 hours ago Brits 'paying price for Labour's bungled Budget': Reeves warned money from tax hikes will have to go on servicing debt after markets turn on UK

Sterling tumbled to its lowest level against the US dollar for over a year this morning as investors continued to push up risk premium on UK gilts - the way the state finances its activities.

Economics

34 hours ago Peter Hain urges South Africa to protest Afghanistan game at Champions Trophy

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...

Sport

3 hours ago Weather: Passengers facing travel disruption as Met Office issues new snow and ice warnings

Footage shows planes navigating the snowy conditions, as the Met Office issues new snow and ice warnings.

Events

11 hours ago Flu surges AGAIN: Hospital cases spike, emergency services report 'busiest winter EVER'

More than 2.3million patients visited A&E in December while ambulance teams handled over 800,000 incidents - the highest number ever recorded.

Science

10 hours ago Snow and heavy winds bring travel disruption with airport runways shut

Large parts of the UK continue to face yellow weather warnings for snow and ice on Thursday, with another ‘very cold night’ expected.

Transport

3 hours ago Fans are left in hysterics after Jake Humphrey 'Linkedin'ed' his wife as they joke he took her for an 'appraisal' to review their relationship

Fans have been left in hysterics after Jake Humphrey's now deleted LinkedIn post where he appeared to take his wife for a relationship appraisal.

Politics

5 hours ago English teacher arrested for sick relationship with child she met at same school

Mika Yoneda was arrested after authorities received a report of a 'sexual' teacher-student relationship at North Monterey County High School – where she worked as an English teacher and private tutor

Society

5 hours ago Barcelona dealt financial sucker punch as Jurgen Klopp's Red Bull empire strike Atletico Madrid deal

The energy drinks giant company blanked the Catalan club as they seek to raise funds

Economics

3 hours ago Musk trying to ‘inflame racial tensions’ with post on boy’s murder – Yousaf

Kriss Donald was abducted and killed in a racist attack by an Asian gang in 2004.

Events

14 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

34 hours ago Man charged in Dumfries and Galloway after allegedly driving with frozen car windows

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

Transport

3 hours ago Jimmy Carter funeral live updates: 39th president’s remains head to Georgia for burial next to wife Rosalynn

President Biden honored Carter’s ‘character’ during his eulogy as Trump, Obama and other former presidents attended the service at the Washington National Cathedral

Politics

11 hours ago UK weather live: Manchester Airport runways shut amid heavy snow as temperatures plunge to

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

Society

6 hours ago Iconic British bike manufacturer suffers record £30million loss as cycling demand returns to pre

An iconic Nottingham-based bike brand has suffered record losses as the industry continues to suffer a post-pandemic plunge in demand.

Economics

4 hours ago Met Office forecasters reveal exactly when the weather will warm up again after days of ice and snow warnings

Thursday night (January 9) is expected to be the coldest night of winter so far - but it won't last long

Events

28 hours ago Wishaw MSP urging constituents to get vaccinated as flu and Covid cases rise

This year’s winter vaccination programme is focused on protecting those most vulnerable to flu and COVID-19.

Science

3 hours ago Transcript: Jason Carter remembers his grandfather Jimmy Carter's life, achievements and frugality

Jason Carter, the former president’s grandson who now chairs The Carter Center governing board, memorialized his grandfather with a blend of personal touches and humor, recognition of Jimmy Carter’s intensity and ambition, and his determination to help people whether through politics or out of office

Politics

12 hours ago ‘Never go to bed on an argument’: Hamilton care home couple reveal secret to long and happy marriage on 73rd wedding anniversary

A couple who lives at HC-One Scotland’s Douglas View Care Home, in Hamilton, Lanarkshire, have been celebrating their 73rd Wedding Anniversary together.

Society

6 hours ago 'I bought north London house for £850K but shock discovery now means it's worthless'

Daniel Bruce and his neighbours were left with unsellable, uninsurable homes and their warranty provider is still yet to agree to a payout - despite persistent leaks and collapsing ceilings

Economics

4 hours ago NHS boss issues virus warning as Brits 'demand' return of key Covid restriction

As flu and the 'mystery' HMPV virus hits the UK, health officials have stepped up warnings to stop the spread - but now Brits are demanding the return of one restriction to help keep people safe

Events

33 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

3 hours ago From Carter's funeral, an American snapshot: A singular image, 5 presidents, 379 years of history

Inside Washington National Cathedral, the five men who've occupied the Oval Office since 1993 convened for a rare moment together at Jimmy Carter’s state funeral

Politics

24 hours ago Newport secondary school locked down as teacher 'hospitalised in assault by former student'

A former pupil allegedly attacked teachers at Newport High School and damaged property including cars with emergency services rushing to the scene as it was put in lockdown

Society

6 hours ago Work and study visa applications drop 42% since restrictions introduced

Provisional Home Office figures show 547,000 applications were received between April and December 2024, down from 942,500 in the same period in 2023.

Economics

4 hours ago Engineers at Clancy Consulting win top award for work on Ayr United's new North Stand

The team were hailed for their work in helping to deliver the impressive North Stand.

Events

39 hours ago Patients urged to seek emergency treatment alone as flu cases continue to soar

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

Science

3 hours ago LA officials condemn looters ‘preying’ on residents as wildfires devastate California

Los Angeles officials condemned looters targeting vulnerable communities affected by the devastating wildfires raging in California.

Politics

25 hours ago Heated office chair that's 'perfect for working from home' gets price axed in flash sale

If you're seeking a solution to staying warm while you work from home this winter, you won't want to miss out on this heated office chair

Society

6 hours ago SFA pitch transfer market shake up as Premiership club cooperation deals floated to secure youngster pathway

SFA chief football officer Andy Gould is looking to improve pathways up to first team level

Economics

4 hours ago California fires live: Los Angeles mayor says winds and drought created ‘perfect storm’; 20 people arrested for looting

LA officials hope tide is turning as air operations make ‘significant progress’ against fires but warn danger continuesFull report: wildfires continue to rage in Los AngelesVisual explainer: why are the LA wildfires so bad?Californians: have you been affected by the wildfires?Five people have died in the Eaton fire in Altadena, an increase from the two reported deaths earlier today, Los Angeles county sheriff Robert Luna told ABC Los Angeles station KABC.Here are some of the latest images from the newswires from the wildfires raging though Los Angeles County. Continue reading...

Events

3 hours ago Biden hails Jimmy Carter’s ‘strength of character’ in eulogy for 39th president

‘Throughout his life, he showed us what it means to be a practitioner of good works and a good and faithful servant of God and of the people,’ Biden said Thursday at a service attended by all living presidents

Politics

31 hours ago Chinese takeaway shares chow mein recipe for your next fakeaway meal at home

Scottish takeaway Mayflower in Motherwell took to TikTok to share their recipes for how to make your takeaway order at home, including their popular chow mein noodles without vegetables

Society

6 hours ago Britain's favourite meal deal combo revealed as 'gross' snack tops poll

Squeamish office workers were left with the bitter taste in their mouth by the United Kingdom's new favourite lunchtime snack - the, dreaded by some, boiled egg pot

Economics

4 hours ago Franco Colapinto poised for dramatic F1 return after hint in deleted post

Colapinto’s links with Alpine continue to intensify after a mixed spell on track last year for the Argentine

Events

3 hours ago Manchester United make Amad new contract announcement as major update confirmed

Late winners against Liverpool and Man City have assured Amad of cult status and now he has committed to Man United for the long term.

Politics

31 hours ago National Grid asks power plants to generate extra electricity TONIGHT over surging demand to heat homes as temperatures plunge to

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.

Society

7 hours ago Optimism among UK finance firms declines at fastest rate in two years, survey finds

The survey found that levels of optimism across the financial services sector fell rapidly in December, marking the sharpest decline since September 2022

Economics

4 hours ago Met officer in court charged with assault of man at Whipps Cross hospital

PC Rajan Solanki is alleged to have used excessive force on patient who was mentally unwell

Events

3 hours ago Coronation Street's Samia Longchambon's pals fume as soap agent makes vile plea to axe her

Friends of Coronation Street star Samia Longchambon have been left livid after a talent agent who represents some of her ITV co-stars shared a post calling for her to be sacked

Politics

37 hours ago Met Office weather maps show when and where it will snow in Wales today

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

Society

8 hours ago New online calculator can help people save £128 on streaming subscription services this year

The UK Subscription Savings Calculator can help cut costs of all entertainment, food and fitness services.

Economics

4 hours ago Five fresh weather warnings issued as huge snowfall grounds planes, blocks railways lines and sparks huge motorway delays

The Met Office has issued five fresh weather warnings for the next 48 hours as huge snowfall grounds planes, blocks railways lines and sparks huge motorway delays.

Events

3 hours ago Predatory behaviour in Parliament ‘dangerous as Savile having keys to Broadmoor’

Jo White called for disclosure and barring service (DBS) checks before members of the Commons and Lords take their seats.

Politics

39 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

9 hours ago Tesco shopper left questioning meal deal choice after finding out no one else has it

The customer shared their favourite Tesco meal deal in a post online, and they were left questioning their choices after the app told them how rare their combination was

Economics

4 hours ago Concerns grow for man missing from Wishaw who disappeared six months ago

Kevin Young, who went missing on July 25 last year, is described as white, 5ft 9 inches with short brown hair.

Events

4 hours ago Jimmy Carter funeral live updates: Garth Brooks performs 39th president’s favorite song as Trump, Obama share a laugh ahead of service

Bill Clinton and George W. Bush were also in attendance while Joe Biden delivered a eulogy to honor the 39th president

Politics

40 hours ago UK snow: Met Office divulges exact time yet more wintry weather to fall across the country

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

11 hours ago Ayrshire carer accepted cash from the son of a service user to buy cannabis for him

Eleanor Riddex, of Irvine, took the money via a bank transfer while employed as a care at home assistant by North Ayrshire Council.

Economics

5 hours ago Guyana to seek help from UN's top court as Venezuela vies for control of disputed territory

Guyana’s government says it will seek help from the United Nations’ top court to deter plans by neighboring Venezuela to elect a governor to rule its western Essequibo region, an area rich in resources long claimed by Venezuela as its own

Events

4 hours ago Melania Trump stuns fans with unusual outfit choice for Jimmy Carter's state funeral

Melania was by her husband Donald Trump's side at the State Funeral Service for former U.S. President Jimmy Carter on Thursday in a modest funeral outfit. 

Politics

43 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

13 hours ago Dutch study produces map breakdown of how immigrants from different countries either contribute to economy or become a burden on tax payers

The report, based on 2016 data, estimates that asylum seekers cost the Dutch state €400,000 (£330,000) over the course of their lifetimes.

Economics

5 hours ago Woman arrested and rushed to hospital after car crashes into Scots post office

The area was cornered off while cops scoured the scene.

Events

4 hours ago Joe Biden hails Jimmy Carter’s character in eulogy at memorial service celebrating former president’s long life – latest updates

President speaks as thousands gather for former president’s funeral service at Washington national cathedral before he is laid to rest in GeorgiaMembers of the military have carried Jimmy Carter’s casket down the steps of the Capitol.They walked down the steps on the eastern side of the building, taking them one at a time. It’s a fairly cold 26F today in Washington DC and the honor guard is bundled up. Continue reading...

Politics

13 hours ago Man United line up Alejandro Garnacho replacement in blockbuster £41m January transfer

Bryan Mbeumo has been one of the standout performers in the Premier League this season and Manchester United are among those interested in securing his services

Economics

5 hours ago On Perverts, Ethel Cain is lost in the meticulous crafting of her own horror noise

Listening to the alt-pop artist’s latest project feels like being trapped in a serial killer’s underground network of post-industrial tunnels

Events

4 hours ago Jimmy Carter funeral: Obama and Trump spotted 'gossiping' as Melania 'flirts' with husband

Barack Obama and Donald Trump looked to smile at each other as they chatted at Jimmy Carter's funeral service in Washington DC, though Melania appeared distinctly unhappy

Politics

14 hours ago Service cuts and council tax hikes 'inevitable' as councils in Wales face £559m shortfall

Councils face budget pressures of £559m next year, equivalent to a 26% council tax rise or the loss of nearly 14,000 jobs, a committee heard

Economics

6 hours ago Famous Youtuber met with backlash for distasteful post about LA wildfires: 'The privilege is crazy'

Meg DeAngelis, 29, posted a pouty selfie on her Instagram Stories with an insensitive caption about the Los Angeles wildfires.

Events

5 hours ago California fires: Los Angeles officials update public as unprecedented blazes rage on – latest updates

Officials said they were dealing with five major fires, which have destroyed almost 2,000 structures and forced 130,000 people to evacuateFull report: wildfires continue to rage in Los AngelesVisual explainer: why are the LA wildfires so bad?Californians: have you been affected by the wildfires?Five people have died in the Eaton fire in Altadena, an increase from the two reported deaths earlier today, Los Angeles county sheriff Robert Luna told ABC Los Angeles station KABC.Here are some of the latest images from the newswires from the wildfires raging though Los Angeles County. Continue reading...

Politics

17 hours ago ‘We’re done’: owner of Walter White’s house in Breaking Bad puts it on market – for $4m

Modest family home in Albuquerque has a price tag fit for a meth kingpin – but owner Joanne Quintana warns buyers to prepare for hundreds of visitors a dayThe modest suburban home used as Walter White’s family abode in Breaking Bad is officially on the market for US$4m – almost 10 times the median sale price in its neighbourhood.The ranch-style house in Albuquerque, New Mexico has four bedrooms, two bathrooms and a back yard pool, which featured in crucial scenes in the show. The median price of a house in the same postcode is $421,000, according to real estate company Zillow. Continue reading...

Economics

6 hours ago An army airstrike on a village in western Myanmar has killed at least 40 people, reports say

An airstrike by Myanmar’s army on a village under the control of an armed ethnic minority group has killed about 40 people and injured at least 20 others, officials of the group and a local charity say

Events

5 hours ago Fans are left in hysterics after Jake Humphrey 'Linkedin' his wife as they joke he took her for an 'appraisal' to review their relationship

Fans have been left in hysterics after Jake Humphrey's now deleted LinkedIn post where he appeared to take his wife for a relationship appraisal.

Politics

20 hours ago Dutch study produces map break down of how immigrants from different countries either contribute to economy or become a burden on tax payers

The report, based on 2016 data, estimates that asylum seekers cost the Dutch state €400,000 (£330,000) over the course of their lifetimes.

Economics

6 hours ago California fires: Los Angeles braces for more destruction from unprecedented blazes

Officials said they were dealing with five major fires, which have destroyed almost 2,000 structures and forced 130,000 people to evacuateFull report: wildfires continue to rage in Los AngelesVisual explainer: why are the LA wildfires so bad?Californians: have you been affected by the wildfires?Five people have died in the Eaton fire in Altadena, an increase from the two reported deaths earlier today, Los Angeles county sheriff Robert Luna told ABC Los Angeles station KABC.Here are some of the latest images from the newswires from the wildfires raging though Los Angeles County. Continue reading...

Events

5 hours ago Tesco's new infant feeding service branded 'unethical' as rethink urged

The supermarket giant has been urged to rethink its in-store pilot.

Politics

21 hours ago Optimism among finance firms weakens as they brace for cost hit, finds CBI

Levels of optimism across the financial services sector declined at the fastest pace since September 2022, the survey found.

Economics

6 hours ago London charity given official warning over fundraising for IDF soldier

London charity given official warning over fundraising for IDF soldier  Yahoo News UK

Events

5 hours ago Iceland shoppers amazed after snapping up Greggs item that isn't actually sold at Greggs

Beloved supermarket chain Iceland boasts more than 950 stores nationwide, as well as a multi-award-winning online shopping service, but it's an unexpected Greggs product that really got people talking

Politics

24 hours ago Minnesota judge orders Mike Lindell's MyPillow to pay nearly $778K to delivery service DHL

A Minnesota judge has ordered MyPillow to pay nearly $778,000 for unpaid bills and other costs to package delivery service DHL, which had sued the company that’s synonymous with its founder, chief pitchman and election denier Mike Lindell

Economics

6 hours ago Five fresh weather warnings issued for next 48 hours as huge snowfall grounds planes, blocks railways lines and sparks huge motorway delays

The Met Office has issued five fresh weather warnings for the next 48 hours as huge snowfall grounds planes, blocks railways lines and sparks huge motorway delays.

Events