36 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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7 hours ago Weather Channel slammed as they air 'human remains' in gross LA wildfire clip

WARNING: DISTRESSING CONTENT – Wildfires have devastated southern California this week, with 70,000 people said to have been evacuated, over 1,000 structures destroyed and five people reported to have died

Society

9 hours ago Italian mayor vows to stop sale of Neapolitan islet to wealthy speculator

Bacoli mayor says his administration wants to buy Punta Pennata and turn it into an ‘open-air museum’An Italian mayor has vowed to do everything in his power to stop Punta Pennata – a slice of island paradise close to the heart of Naples, from where a fleet departed to rescue survivors of the AD79 eruption of Mount Vesuvius – being sold to a wealthy speculator.Located within the pristine waters of Bacoli, a fishing town located in the vast volcanic area of the Campi Flegrei, and described as a “historical and natural gem”, the strip of land was put up for sale to the highest bidder this week. Continue reading...

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5 hours ago The Traitors fans brand contestants 'the worst Faithfuls in history' who are 'tearing each other apart from the inside' as Tyler is banished from castle

The Traitors viewers have labelled this year's contestants as ''the worst Faithfuls ever' after they once again failed to suss out a Traitor.

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1 hour 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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20 hours ago AP PHOTOS: Making art and fun from the ice, snow and freezing cold in Harbin, China

People are making the best of the freezing weather in northeast China: Sculptors have finely chiseled ice into elaborate structures resembling landmark castles and temples, and visitors are appreciating the artwork and the excitement of ice slides and other attractions at the annual Harbin Ice and Snow World.

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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...

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16 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.

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99 minutes ago Love Island's Paige Turley, who was Lewis Capaldi's first love, finds new romance with party

EXCLUSIVE: She once dated the chart-topping, multi-millionaire artist Lewis Capaldi.

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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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9 hours ago Scotland duo Scott McTominay and Billy Gilmour's Napoli title charge could be hijacked by huge £70m deal

French giants lining up astronomical bid for Serie A sensation

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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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2 hours ago UK snow map: Where and when heavy snow, rain and flooding will hit the strongest

Heavy snow and rain causes widespread disruption as cold temperatures return this week

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13 hours ago Experts claim China's HMPV virus outbreak could hit grim 43% mortality rate for some

Experts believe China's recent outbreak of HMPV could reach a staggering mortality rate of 43% amongst certain demographics – children, elderly and immuno-compromised most at risk

Science

2 hours ago Calls for shamed Scottish rugby star Stuart Hogg to be stripped of his MBE after putting estranged wife through five

The 32-year-old former Scotland captain, who was awarded an MBE in last year's New Year Honours list, admitted shouting at his wife, tracking her movements and bombarding her with texts.

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8 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

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10 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

19 hours ago Andy Murray on Novak Djokovic chat that convinced him to become rival's coach – 'I couldn't think of anything worse'

The Scottish superstar makes his Grand Slam debut as a coach at the Australian Open

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3 hours ago ITV Emmerdale confirm chilling car crash and frozen lake drama with several in danger

Emmerdale have shared a dramatic sneak peek at what's to come for the village this February, with a terrifying car crash and a frozen lake set to put lives at risk

Events

2 hours ago The Scottish 'Traitors' castles you can stay in for luxury 2025 getaway

As people all over Scotland continue to be hooked on another season of The Traitors, the Daily Record has rounded up some of the best castle hotels that you can stay in.

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9 hours ago Weather Channel horrifies viewers by airing gruesome sight among fire debris

On Wednesday multiple social media users shared clips of the moment they believed showed human remains amid the devastation left by the wildfires.

Society

10 hours ago Another Celtic exit, Rangers eye 29y/o, Hibs deal, debut clear, grim reality for one club

The latest transfer stories across Scottish football

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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...

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3 hours ago How the wildfires in Los Angeles area could affect California's home insurance market

The wildfires that destroyed homes in multiple sections of the Los Angeles area will test California’s efforts to stabilize the state’s insurance marketplace after many insurers stopped issuing residential policies due to the high fire risk

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3 hours ago Sir Alex Ferguson's son slammed after denying Ashley Young's son chance to make history

Ashley Young, 39, did not get to play against his 18-year-old son Tyler in Everton's FA Cup tie against Peterborough after the teenager was not brought off the bench by manager Darren Ferguson

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11 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

10 hours ago Manchester City owner spends big in historic deal for horse racing facility

Vice president of the United Arab Emirates outlays millions to secure one of the world’s most successful horse training and breeding farms

Economics

19 hours ago History made: Habib is 1st Lebanese player in Open era to play in a Grand Slam men's singles draw

Hady Habib isn’t likely to find anything too daunting at the Australian Open now that he’s become the first Lebanese player in the Open era to reach a Grand Slam men’s singles draw

Sport

3 hours ago Emmerdale confirms deadly car crash as multiple lives at risk in ice stunt

Emmerdale has announced a devastating and perilous crash stunt that sees multiple beloved characters battle for survival, after crashing a car into an icy lake next month

Events

5 hours ago Scots homeowner feels 'hopeless' as fly tipping 'spirals out of control'

Over the course of the past three years, residents in an Edinburgh housing scheme have seen their community inundated with rubbish across the communal back green.

Politics

15 hours ago Scientists blame a new weather phenomenon dubbed 'hydroclimate WHIPLASH' for California's devastating wildfires

As the LA wildfire is on track to be the most devastating blaze ever in Southern California , a timely new study identifies the cause.

Society

10 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

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

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6 hours ago Specialist search teams sent to trace sisters who vanished two days ago

Businesses urged to check CCTV in bid to help find pair

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18 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

11 hours ago Prestigious Scottish university cuts deficit to £8.5m after 'swift and decisive action'

‘No plans’ for further voluntary severance scheme at ancient Scottish institution

Economics

3 hours ago Burned homes and rattled nerves: Altadena residents grapple with toll of deadly LA blaze

Intense winds scattered embers across huge swaths of land, burning down some houses while leaving some unscathedTell us: how have the California wildfires affected you?Ash was falling gently over the Historic Highlands neighborhood of Pasadena, California, on Thursday as residents began to grapple with the toll of the Eaton fire still being fought in the mountains above.This area was under an evacuation order on Wednesday, and the next day the streets were still littered with fallen branches from Tuesday night’s intense windstorm. The fire broke out early in the evening and spread rapidly amid the powerful gusts, killing at least four people and destroying more than 5,000 structures in the area, which also includes the Altadena and Sierra Madre neighborhoods. As of Thursday afternoon, the blaze had burned 13,690 acres and remained 0% contained. Continue reading...

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7 hours ago The One Show interrupted by Carol Kirkwood as she leaves special guests in tears

The One Show was cancelled today to make way for a special edition of the show, led by weather presenter Carol Kirkwood, who left guests in tears after surprising them

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20 hours ago Weather and travel LIVE updates as major road shut, schools close and trams hit by 'severe delays' in Greater Manchester

The cold snap is continuing

Society

12 hours ago Winter fuel payments: The cold weather support available for pensioners after new rules introduced

Everything you need to know about the changes to the winter fuel payment

Economics

4 hours ago Far from wildfire flames, residents of sunny Los Angeles go about their lives in disquiet and fear

As fires raged from the seaside enclave of Pacific Palisades to the hillsides above Pasadena — with at least five dead and thousands of homes and other buildings leveled or damaged — residents accustomed to radiant sunshine and balmy weather reckoned with an unsettling reality

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9 hours ago Find out the state of your local A&E right now using this interactive gadget

“It is clear that hospitals are under exceptional pressure at the start of this new year, with mammoth demand stemming from this ongoing cold weather snap and respiratory viruses like flu"

Politics

22 hours ago Los Angeles wildfires LIVE: Several celebrity homes destroyed by flames

Five people have sadly lost their lives and 1000s have seen their homes destroyed after the worst fires in the city's history tore through Los Angeles amid intense winds

Society

15 hours ago Electric heater deals: These Dreo space heaters are heavily discounted

Amazon has applied some serious discounts to a selection of cutting-edge electric heaters - just as the cold weather really kicks in

Economics

6 hours ago Weather Channel confirms it did not share footage of human remains after LA wildfires

The Weather Channel has rubbished claims it aired footage of a dead body following the California wildfires.

Events

9 hours ago La Niña weather phenomenon arrives as forecasters reveal 'profound' impact on UK

La Niña, the flip side of El Niño, is an irregular rising of unusually cold water in a key part of the central equatorial Pacific that changes weather patterns worldwide

Politics

15 hours ago Former SPFL striker 'agrees terms' on mammoth £17million transfer to Euro giants

The former Scottish Premiership striker is set to be one of the biggest transfers on the January window.

Economics

6 hours ago LA mayor Karen Bass breaks silence on growing calls for her to resign over shocking fire mismanagement

Furious residents had blasted Bass for traveling to Ghana while the city burns, despite a warning for 'critical' weather conditions in the days prior.

Events

9 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

15 hours ago Remote Scottish mansion with 15 bedrooms and waterfalls on sale for less than £300,000

A unique opportunity to purchase a secluded Scottish mansion for a bargain price has come up, with Achnashellach Lodge in the Scottish Highlands on the market for less than £300,000.

Economics

6 hours ago Who is the host of The Traitors US? Alan Cumming’s journey from James Bond baddie to reality show host

The Scottish actor has worked with everyone from Stanley Kubrick to the Spice Girls

Events

9 hours ago Hotline Live from Dens ahead of Rangers clash with Dundee plus latest on Celtic and Dundee Utd

Stay on top of the latest Scottish football news with the Hotline LIVE – watch it here

Politics

16 hours ago Historic Perthshire hotel sold in private deal as new owner vows to take it in 'new direction'

Category B-listed Birnam Hotel & Inn, in Dunkeld, Perthshire, has been sold to Fraser Potter, also the owner of the nearby Taybank Hotel, in Dunkeld, as part of a 'off-market private deal'.

Economics

6 hours ago Mandy Moore shares devastating home update amid catastrophic LA fire after evacuating with kids

The 40-year-old  actress and singer shared photos of the rubble along with a lengthy message beginning with the news that part of their home still remained standing.

Events

11 hours ago Bond villain Elon Musk's influence seeps into Scottish Parliament and its 'populism' war

In the first Holyrood scrap of 2025, John Swinney and Russell Findlay clashed in a fiery FMQs inspired by Elon Musk.

Politics

16 hours ago Cold weather payments triggered in UK snow – check if you’re eligible and when to expect money

The first cold weather payments of 2025 have been triggered

Economics

7 hours ago Weather Channel hit back as they air 'human remains' in gross LA wildfire clip

WARNING: DISTRESSING CONTENT – Wildfires have devastated southern California this week, with 70,000 people said to have been evacuated, over 1,000 structures destroyed and five people reported to have died

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11 hours ago Scottish woman just 5ft tall aims to become shortest person to complete 3,000

A Fife entrepreneur is set to take on an extreme endurance race in a solo 3,000-mile row across the Atlantic.

Politics

17 hours ago M&S 'easy to wear' knitted dress that's perfect for cold weather has £57 off

The Rich Knitted Crew Neck Midi Jumper Dress is ideal for cold weather and currently on sale at Nobody's Child and M&S

Economics

7 hours ago Dyche dismissal is a risk that puts Everton’s need to stay up in sharp focus | Jonathan Wilson

Manager’s sacking is no shock given his dour football but successor has a perilous task. Could Moyes be the right fit?It was life, but was it living? Everton have lost only four of their past 16 games in all competitions. They have kept five clean sheets in their past eight games and in the past month have frustrated Arsenal, Chelsea and Manchester City. They’ve taken 17 points from 19 games this season, which the past decade of the Premier League would suggest, if repeated in the second half of the season, would leave them right on the edge of relegation.Given the trend is for the relegated three to get fewer and fewer points, the sense is that, even with Wolves and Ipswich showing signs of improvement, they would probably have survived if Sean Dyche had stayed. Continue reading...

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11 hours ago Baby Reindeer's Richard Gadd says he didn't forget Scottish roots after ditching kilt for Dior at Golden Globes

The Scots comedian, 35, claims that despite the luxurious style change, being brought up in a “small Scottish village” is keeping him grounded.

Politics

17 hours ago Rachel Reeves scrambles to calm markets as Pound falls and borrowing costs rise again

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

Economics

8 hours ago Why was LA Mayor Karen Bass in Ghana as devastating wildfires broke out?

Los Angeles mayor set off for African nation on Saturday despite reports of possible fire weather the day prior

Events

11 hours ago Jason Manford stuck on plane in holiday nightmare as Manchester Airport closes runways

Comedian and actor Jason Manford revealed his holiday nightmare as he was stuck on Manchester Airport's runway for hours following a runway closure due to the bad weather

Politics

17 hours ago Claudia Winkleman's The Traitors £44 shaping leggings are perfect for cold weather

Claudia Winkleman keeps nailing her chic winter outfits on The Traitors, with her go-to Spanx leggings perfect for staying warm - and they're now on sale down from £75 to £44

Economics

8 hours ago Meghan and Harry issue statement on LA wildfires as they face evacuation from mansion

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex face high risk of evacuation from their Montecito mansion due to the wildfires in Los Angeles, California where thousands have been forced to flee their homes.

Events

12 hours ago Royal historian reveals how Prince William breaks from tradition in sweet birthday post for Kate Middleton

Speaking to the Mirror , expert Dr Tessa Dunlop said the candid post from the Prince of Wales signals a less stoic approach from the royals than we may be used to seeing in the past.

Politics

18 hours ago How Scotland’s fintech boom is leading innovation and creating thousands of jobs

“The remarkable growth of Scotland’s fintech sector reflects the strategic efforts by the whole cluster to develop a thriving innovative environment” – Jane Martin, Scottish Enterprise

Economics

9 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

12 hours ago NOAA says La Nina ocean cooling has finally arrived, but it's weak and may cause fewer problems

A long-awaited La Nina has finally appeared, but meteorologists say the periodic cooling of Pacific Ocean waters is weak and unlikely to cause as many weather problems as usual

Politics

19 hours ago Rangers fresh exit link, Celtic deal for 'future star' hits snag, Hearts departure mooted

Here are all the latest Scottish football transfer headlines on Thursday morning - including Celtic, Rangers and Hearts.

Economics

10 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

12 hours ago Will Britain suffer a power outage? Freezing weather brought UK ‘within a whisker’ of blackout

NESO told consumers it was safe to continue to use electricity as normal after operations

Politics

23 hours ago Council worker who stole over £1m from employer is "cautionary tale" for local authorities

Michael Paterson stole a total of £1,087,444.47 from the council over a 17 year period.

Economics

10 hours ago Q&A: Franz Ferdinand discuss their new album, the resurgence of 2000s indie and Charli XCX

The Scottish rock band Franz Ferdinand sent a jolt across the music world two decades ago

Events

12 hours ago Scotland's North Coast 500 route is 'nightmare' for residents facing motorhome convoy

Distressed Highland residents say the area is 'degenerating into a Disneyland theme park' with frequent rallies and 'convoys of motorhomes'.

Politics

27 hours ago How a Scottish council worker stole £1.1 million undetected for 17 years

A warning has been issued on the back of the fraud case involving Aberdeen City Council

Economics

10 hours ago Man missing for more than six months from Scots town as police issue appeal

Kevin Young disappeared from the Wishaw area on Thursday, July 25 2024.

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