43 minutes ago Earth records hottest year ever in 2024 and the jump was so big it breached a key threshold

Global temperatures in 2024 soared to yet another record level, but this time it was such a big jump that Earth temporarily passed a major symbolic climate threshold

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7 hours ago Colon cancer doctor reveals surprising foods that slash risk of disease rising in young people

Dr Karen Zaghiyan, who is based out of Los Angeles, says the first item on her list are dairy products with this including whole milk, reduced fat milk, lactose free milk, yogurt, and cheese.

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1 hour ago Why Man City are spending £50m on Omar Marmoush: The Mo Salah similarities, his free

TOM COLLOMOSSE: Marinakis should feel very happy with his recent transfer business but the Nottingham Forest owner must wince every time he hears the name of City's next £50million striker.

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6 hours ago BBC The Traitors fans tell player they've missed 'huge clue' after 'dumb' decision

BBC The Traitors viewers were left questioning a decision made by one of the contestants on the latest episode of the show after they made a tearful decision

Sport

2 hours ago Recruitment freezes in NHS scanning and cancer departments are 'risking patient care', radiologists warn

Recruitment freezes in NHS scanning and cancer departments are putting patients at risk of harm, the Royal College of Radiologists has warned.

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3 hours ago Emilia Fox has not watched early role in 1995 TV series Pride And Prejudice

She was the sister of Mr Fitzwilliam Darcy, played by Colin Firth, in the TV drama.

Culture

7 hours ago 'I was told I had a urine infection but a CT scan revealed a horrifying diagnosis'

Zoe Gardner-Lawson, 36, was diagnosed with a UTI and given antibiotics for five days but her pain continued and she later found out she had a 5cm tumour on her bowel

Science

48 minutes ago Hottest year on record sent planet past 1.5C of heating for first time in 2024

Highest recorded temperatures supercharged extreme weather – with worse to come, EU data shows Climate breakdown drove the annual global temperature above the internationally agreed 1.5C target for the first time last year, supercharging extreme weather and causing “misery to millions of people”.The average temperature in 2024 was 1.6C above preindustrial levels, data from the EU’s Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S) shows. That is a jump of 0.1C from 2023, which was also a record hot year and represents levels of heat never experienced by modern humans. Continue reading...

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15 hours ago Symptoms of Clive Myrie's 'drooping eye' syndrome as viewers raise health concerns

BBC News at Six presenter Clive Myrie was hit with a barrage of concern over his health on Monday night

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2 hours ago Company boss flew into a rage and attacked employee with a toolbox after they cost him a £128,000 contract at Amazon for vaping, court hears

Stephen Bamrick and his team were escorted off the Fife site where they were installing fibre-optic cabling after an employee ignored a ban on smoking or vaping.

Economics

9 hours ago Do FA Cup third round games go to extra time or replays? Competition rules explained

There will be no replays in the third round of the FA Cup after the Football Association agreed a controversial deal with the Premier League over scheduling

Sport

3 hours ago How Alzheimer's could be diagnosed a DECADE earlier following huge study of blood proteins

Researchers believe a simple blood test could flag people who are in the early stages of Alzheimer's, as well as spotting cancer seven years before it would otherwise be diagnosed.

Events

8 hours ago BBC Antiques Roadshow expert breaks down as he refuses to value item in heartbreaking show first

Antiques Roadshow expert Bill Harriman was left in tears as he read out a heartbreaking letter - and viewers flocked to social media to comment on the tragic moment

Culture

8 hours ago Doctors thought this little girl had a sickness bug, then she got a nightmare diagnosis

Amelie wants to start living life to the fullest

Science

82 minutes ago Nick Kyrgios wants to shake up ‘mundane’ tennis ahead of Australian Open return

The 29-year-old is set to play in his home grand slam for the first time in three years.

Politics

17 hours ago BBC Morning Live doctor's 'best thing I've done for health' as she issues advice

Dr Punam Krishan has also issued a health warning to those who experience nausea and headaches saying 'get checked'

Society

5 hours ago Marcus Rashford one step away from Man Utd exit as forward flies out to complete deal

Marcus Rashford's representatives have been in Italy this week trying to thrash out a loan move for the Manchester United striker and there has been significant movement

Economics

9 hours ago Novak Djokovic claims he was ‘poisoned’ after being detained during Australian Open in 2022

The 24-time grand slam champion spent time in quarantine after admitting to making a false statement on a travel document in 2022

Sport

3 hours ago Simple steps taken to prevent Getty Museum burning down. Why didn't Karen Bass do the same?

The museum's successful efforts to keep the fire at bay begs the question: why didn't Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass use similar tactics to protect homes and land?

Events

16 hours ago BBC The Traitors fans ask 'who is that' as they 'didn't realise' contestant was in the show

The Traitors continued with a shock elimination, but Anna's presence in the castle caused more confusion amongst fans

Culture

11 hours ago Flu virus deaths soar compared to same time last year after 'deeply concerning' outbreak

The number of deaths is almost quadruple the number compared to the first week of 2024.

Science

83 minutes ago Prince Harry's devastating regret about 'blindsiding' Queen with Megxit statement

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle announced they were stepping down as senior members of the Royal Family in a statement shared on social media - but Harry later regretted how he handled the situation

Politics

17 hours ago Netherlands icon Patrick Kluivert named as manager of international minnows

Patrick Kluivert - one of the greatest Dutch football players of all time - has become the manager of a national side placed 127th in FIFA's rankings

Society

12 hours ago Sarkozy tells court he has faced 'ten years of slander' and insists 'not a cent' of Libyan money went to his campaign funds as he speaks for first time at Gaddafi corruption trial

'You will never ever find a single euro, a single Libyan cent in my campaign' funds, Sarkozy told the court in Paris.

Economics

11 hours ago Stuart Hogg was a world class Scottish rugby player who now has to relocate his moral compass | Robert Kitson

The former national rugby union captain has been spared jail for the domestic abuse of his estranged wife, Gill, after courts painted a grim picture of his off-pitch behaviourScotland has not always been blessed with rugby players of genuine world class but prime-time Stuart Hogg was a rare exception. At the height of his powers he was the Six Nations Player of the Year in successive seasons in 2016 and 2017, mixing acceleration and attacking intent with a just-try-and-stop-me attitude that set him apart from the average workaday pro.The talented lad from Hawick was a big fish in a series of smallish pools – the Borders, Scottish rugby, Exeter – and grew accustomed to being hailed as king of his local oval-ball castle. While, behind closed doors, not being entirely the man his many fans thought him to be. Continue reading...

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3 hours ago New blood test reveals risk of developing different diseases in 'new frontier of science'

A world leading UK Biobank study of half a million Brits could unlock the mysteries of ‘proteomics’ to prevent and cure diseases from cancer to Alzheimer’s and multiple sclerosis

Events

17 hours ago Lauren Laverne steps down from BBC 6 Music breakfast show after taking time out for cancer treatment

Nick Grimshaw, who has been covering her since August, will be taking over the slot full-time as she moves to mid-morning

Culture

11 hours ago Scientists prize neutrality – that doesn’t cut it any more. In 2025, they must fully back the climate movement | Bill McGuire and Roger Hallam

With 2024 set to go down as the hottest year on record, we know that what is coming is truly horrifyingThe past 12 months have seen our world enter new territory. Last year will go down as the first time that the global average temperature exceeded 1.5C above preindustrial times over a calendar year. We could crash permanently through the 1.5C guardrail within the next five years, and shatter the 2C limit as soon as 2034. This will almost certainly result in the tipping points for collapse of the Greenland and west Antarctic ice sheets being crossed, committing us to the drowning of coastal towns and cities.In years to come, we will look back at this time and ask the same question that future generations will ask: why didn’t we stop this catastrophe?Bill McGuire is professor emeritus of geophysical and climate hazards at UCL and author of Hothouse Earth: an Inhabitant’s GuideRoger Hallam is co-founder of Extinction Rebellion, Insulate Britain and Just Stop Oil Continue reading...

Science

1 hour ago The Traitors' Tyler Smith insists he doesn't regret going on the show and stands by every decision he made

Thursday's episode of the hit BBC show saw the dramatic moment that Tyler, 29, was banished after receiving the most number of votes at the round table.

Politics

18 hours ago Graham Potter reveals why he accepted West Ham job in first words as new manager

Former Brighton boss is back in management for the first time since being sacked by Chelsea

Society

12 hours ago BBC Bargain Hunt fans slam 'hopeless' experts as team suffer huge loss

Bargain Hunt viewers were left disappointed once again as the BBC show suffered another loss at auction while fans also branded the experts 'hopeless'

Economics

12 hours ago Playing Nice fans won't want to miss 'riveting and heartbreaking' TV show starring British A

Stephen Graham and Shane Meadows' The Virtues is an emotional four-part series that is still being talked about years after its release

Sport

4 hours ago Tensions rise as another faithful is banished from The Traitors castle

Fingers were pointed at barber Tyler, Anglican priest Lisa and student Freddie during a heated debate at the roundtable in Thursday’s episode.

Events

17 hours ago Lauren Laverne quits BBC 6 Music's breakfast show: Presenter will be replaced by Nick Grimshaw as she moves to mid

Lauren Laverne has announced she will step down from BBC 6 Music's breakfast show. This is a breaking news story. More to follow.

Culture

14 hours ago Scientists pinpoint exactly how long you'll live after a dementia diagnosis

Dementia is a memory and independence robbing disorder where the brain progressively gets worse at functioning over time which is now the leading cause of death in the UK.

Science

2 hours ago My legs shake and I suffer pain so bad I have to lie in bed for days every month. Yet doctors dismiss my agony

Last month I was on the train coming into work in London when I collapsed. I was running late and, as I took the station stairs two at a time, my legs felt shaky.

Politics

18 hours ago BBC Strictly Come Dancing star reveals reason they won't be taking part in live tour

BBC Strictly Come Dancing star, Dr Punam Krishan, has revealed why she won't be taking part in the show's upcoming live tour

Society

14 hours ago Thousands of Scots pensioners on DWP disability benefit to move to new devolved payment from April

Social Security Scotland will write to claimants to let them know when it is time for them to transfer.

Economics

18 hours ago RuPaul 'in bits' over The Vivienne's death and 'considering' quitting Drag Race

The death of The Vivienne, real name James Lee Williams, has reportedly left RuPaul "in bits" - and considering stepping away from his TV series, which has aired for five years

Sport

5 hours ago Marco Silva delighted with striking options as Fulham beat Watford in FA Cup

Rodrigo Muniz hit a first-time finish into the bottom right corner.

Events

17 hours ago Lauren Laverne steps down from BBC Radio 6 Music Breakfast Show after six years

Former BBC Radio 1 presenter Nick Grimshaw will take over the slot in February.

Culture

2 hours ago Prince William praised as 'modern man' following poignant Kate birthday message

Prince William, the Prince of Wales, issued a heartfelt written message on social media after a turbulent past year which saw Princess Kate diagnosed with cancer

Politics

17 hours ago What time is Bank of Dave 2 on Netflix? The Loan Ranger release date and timings

Bank of Dave 2: The Loan Ranger releases on Netflix on January 10 🎥

Economics

19 hours ago Andy Murray reveals story behind Novak Djokovic coaching call: ‘My wife was surprised’

Murray could not resist the offer of teaming up with the 24-time grand slam champion ahead of the Australian Open

Sport

5 hours ago BBC The Traitors fans slam 'local carnival budget mission' despite host's admission

The Traitors fans were not happy with one of the show's co-hosts, as they raged over a "favourite mission" and took aim at the "low-budget" task

Events

20 hours ago Inside the hardest year of Kate's life: From trolls' conspiracy theories amid cancer diagnosis to THAT Mother's Day photograph

Today, as the Princess of Wales celebrates her 43rd birthday, she will be looking back on a year that her husband William described as the 'hardest year in my life'.

Culture

15 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

3 hours ago ‘No one will stop our people’: Bougainville president defiant in push for independence

Ishmael Toroama tells the Guardian sovereignty from Papua New Guinea is a ‘matter of time’ as long-running process enters next phase Ishmael Toroama’s life has been dominated by a single ambition. The president of Bougainville, an autonomous island that is part of the Pacific nation of Papua New Guinea, has for decades fought for his island to claim its sovereignty.“Bougainville is for independence,” the president insists. “It is only a matter of time.” Continue reading...

Politics

17 hours ago Centre Parcs slammed for 'criminal £1,000 increase' on half term bookings compared to school time

Ian Addison, a teacher and father-of-two from Hampshire, sparked debate after he took to X to share the cost differences he found when booking a stay.

Economics

19 hours ago Mallorca’s Cyle Larin: ‘Some players dive with the pressure but I like it’

Club’s top scorer has his sights set on the Spanish Super Cup but harbours ambitions of playing in the Premier League“Pair of extra socks, pair of extra boxers”, and that, Cyle Larin says, is pretty much that. Well, it is normally. This time, it is a little different. There is a smile and Real Mallorca’s top scorer this season, Canada’s top scorer of all time, says: “Win that first game and you got to stay longer.”More boxers, more socks, maybe more history too. Win that first game, Thursday night’s Spanish Super Cup semi-final, and they will still be there on Sunday night, 5,000km from home and 90 minutes from the third trophy in their 108 years. Continue reading...

Sport

5 hours ago BBC The Traitors fans blown away as star uncovers dramatic 'power play move'

Fans of the The Traitors have taken to social media to share their reactions after one star revealed a huge bombshell about their career away from the show

Events

20 hours ago Antiques Roadshow expert insists ‘size matters’ as he gives ‘charming’ sculpture top price tag

An Antiques Roadshow guest was in disbelief when a gift she has owned for 50 years was uncovered to be worth a small fortune.

Culture

16 hours ago Experts reveal the VERY common foods that hold the key to eternal youth...and could even protect you from cancer

Could tweaking your diet hold the key to eternal youth? The suggestion from recent research is that it can and even simple swaps could add as much as ten years to your life.

Science

3 hours ago Baby Reindeer’s Nava Mau says script was ‘what I needed to see’ as a trans woman

The Mexico City-born star said she felt emotional when reading the script for the Netflix drama for the first time.

Politics

17 hours ago Omaze winner reveals how he'll spend the cash after doing what everyone does

Chris Milnes won the massive four bedroom mansion, with its own cinema room, shortly before becoming a grandad for the first time - as the lucky winner says his money troubles are over

Economics

5 hours ago The Traitors UK Episode 5 Latest: Who's been banished, who's been murdered, who's still in, next episode

The BBC’s hit reality game show has returned to our screens - and it’s been a great first week.

Events

27 hours ago I was a contestant on The Traitors and here are some secrets from the show bosses don't want you to know

Alex Gray was a contestant on series one of the show and remained a faithful throughout her time in the game.

Culture

16 hours ago Energy switching checklist provides essential steps for people trying to lower winter fuel bills

Advice Direct Scotland is urging people not to rush into switching energy suppliers without making several checks first.

Science

4 hours ago Titanique review – camp musical sails into silliness with Céline Dion onboard

Criterion theatre, LondonIt goes on and on but this madcap spoof of the blockbuster film has a sparkling cast, including Lauren Drew as Dion and Layton Williams as the icebergImagine James Cameron’s 1997 disaster film romance Titanic as a camp musical spoof narrated by Céline Dion, who famously sang its signature number. Every character onboard this ill-fated liner is a closet-door short of coming out – including Jack and Rose. Then add enough smutty double entendres and rapid cultural references to bedazzle a pantomime dame, alongside a score of mainly Dion songs (My Heart Will Go On is set to electric guitar).You might come close to preparing yourself for this madcap musical fantasia which has fetched up from off-Broadway to reprise (ruin?) the love story between Rose (Kat Ronney) – who is engaged to rich Cal (Jordan Luke Gage), with Grindr on his phone – and the poor artist Jack (Rob Houchen). Continue reading...

Politics

18 hours ago BT orders 3,500 new electric vehicles in UK's biggest ever commercial fleet deal

'By integrating yet more electric vehicles into our operations, we are taking another significant step towards reducing our carbon footprint and supporting the UK’s transition to a greener future'

Economics

5 hours ago BBC The Traitors star reveals 'bombshell' betrayal as group turn on Faithful

The Traitors looked shaky when they failed to recruit but host Claudia Winkleman says they are "smashing it" as the group ejects the seventh Faithful of the series

Events

4 hours ago Eye rolls, heavy sighs and cold shoulders... all the wildly awkward moments at a very glacial presidential reunion for Jimmy Carter's funeral

President Jimmy Carter's national funeral service was meant to be a celebration of the former-president's life, a time to set aside political differences and come together.

Politics

18 hours ago Greggs hikes price of sausage rolls again as customers say 'it's disgraceful'

It marks the second time in six months that bakery chain Greggs has upped the price of its sausage roll, after it rose from £1.25 from £1.20 last year

Economics

5 hours ago BBC The Traitors fans say 'that was a waste of time' as contestants fight for survival

The traitors are working hard to eliminate the faithfuls

Events

5 hours ago BBC The Traitors fans says one contestant 'needs to win a BAFTA' due to 'iconic' performance

It comes after another faithful was eliminated

Politics

23 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 BBC The Traitors fans spot feud brewing as star 'clocks' Linda in dramatic scenes

The Traitors viewers expressed excitement amid a feud that may be brewing on the new series between two of the players after scenes that aired on the BBC show on Thursday

Events

5 hours ago BBC The Traitors fans speculate about whether two contestants are related as they say 'I am convinced'

The series is only in its second week and is already full of drama

Politics

25 hours ago BBC appoints taxpayer funded 'impartiality champions' to bolster 'trust' among viewers amid claims of bias

The BBC has appointed 'impartiality champions' amid criticism of allegedly biased coverage.

Economics

6 hours ago Inside BBC Traitors' Leanne Quigley's life off screen from tragic news to recent engagement

BBC Traitors star Leanne Quigley has been keeping some information hidden from her co-stars on the show to protect herself as a Faithful but tonight she took to Instagram to share a very personal update in her life.

Events

6 hours ago BBC The Traitors fans think contestant misses 'huge clue' after tearful decision

Some Traitors fans were left convinced that it has become easier than ever to uncover who is hiding secrets in the series after recent events

Politics

26 hours ago Greggs sausage roll to rise in price... AGAIN: Britons' beloved pastry going up for second time in months

Hungry customers at the branch on Shields Road in Newcastle slammed the popular bakery chain for the second price rise in six months.

Economics

7 hours ago Coronation Street Rob Donovan's return and who he killed as Marc Baylis rejoins ITV soap

Coronation Street's Rob Donovan, played by actor Marc Baylis, is back on the ITV soap for the first time since 2017 - but why is Carla Connor's brother in prison?

Events

6 hours ago BBC The Traitors fans left gobsmacked as yet another 'emotional' twist airs

On Thursday night's episode of BBC's The Traitors, there was a surprise for fans as they discovered whether the remaining two Traitors had decided whether to recruit a new Traitor or murder a Faithful

Politics

7 hours ago Dancing on Ice's Michaela Strachan on crutches after nasty injury just weeks before show

Dancing on Ice star Michaela Strachan has revealed that she suffered a nasty injury before she even stepped into the rink, leaving the Winterwatch presenter on crutches

Events

6 hours ago Shop Claudia Winkleman's best looks from The Traitors series 3 including statement blazers

As series three of The Traitors hits our screens, we're loving seeing the fashion-forward looks Claudia Winkleman is serving this time. If you're looking to shop them, these are the links you need

Politics

7 hours ago BBC Dragons' Den star Peter Jones' fallout with Holly Willoughby and comeback after business failure

Entrepreneur Peter Jones is best known for being a Dragon on the hit BBC show Dragons' Den but his business success has not been without a number of setbacks

Events

8 hours ago Who are the dragons on Dragons’ Den and who is guest dragon Joe Wicks?

Dragons' Den is back on BBC One with new guest dragons for the 2025 series

Politics

7 hours ago Bedford bus station stabbing victim Thomas Taylor pictured as 'popular' teen remembered

Thomas Taylor, 17, was stabbed while walking along Greenhill Street, close to Bedford bus station, and rushed to hospital with serious injuries but died a short time later

Events

8 hours ago Uruguay’s popular former president José Mujica reveals he is dying of cancer

‘My cycle is over,’ says leftwinger, 89, who lives humbly and oversaw one of healthiest and most liberal democraciesJosé Mujica, the former guerrilla who became Uruguay’s president and a global progressive icon, has announced that the cancer in his oesophagus has spread to his liver, and that he has chosen to forgo further treatment.In what Mujica said would be his last interview, he told Búsqueda, a weekly news magazine in Uruguay, that he was “doomed”. Continue reading...

Politics

8 hours ago NHS is ‘out of time’ says man who waited 12 hours in A&E after coughing up blood

It comes as several hospitals across the country have declared critical incidents

Events

9 hours ago Sean Dyche’s grim realism served its purpose in Everton’s era of austerity — now it is time for ambition

With new owners and a state-of-the-art stadium on the way, Dyche’s tenure had reached a natural end

Politics

9 hours ago Escape to the Country star makes tragic announcement as late Jonnie Irwin makes appearance

Escape to the Country presenter Denise Nurse had a heartbreaking announcement just minutes into the latest episode of the BBC show, which also featured the late A Place In The Sun star Jonnie Irwin.

Events

10 hours ago Family of iconic comedian sell off 800 of his personal items including letters from royals and celebs

Comedy legend Eric Morecambe promises to bring joy to fans and collectors alike one more time as hundreds of his treasures are auctioned off, providing a unique insight into the beloved star's life

Politics

9 hours ago Stephen Colbert, Jimmy Fallon and Seth Meyers pay tribute to LA amid fire crisis

Stephen Colbert, Jimmy Fallon and Seth Meyers all took a moment at the beginning of their shows on Wednesday night to share a serious message

Events