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Politics

4 hours ago Tan Hill Inn housekeeper misses grandchild's birth as staff and punters still snowed in

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36 minutes ago Man Utd transfer news: Marcus Rashford swap deal as Casemiro closes in on big

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Sport

9 minutes ago California fires live updates: at least seven deaths as Los Angeles wildfires rage and crews battle new fire

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Events

96 minutes ago Spacecraft beams back riveting photos after buzzing Mercury’s north pole

Some of the best close-up photos yet of Mercury were captured

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3 hours ago World’s largest proteins study ‘invaluable’ for understanding disease – experts

The scaled-up project is backed by a consortium of 14 pharmaceutical firms.

Science

10 hours ago Car thief drives off with owner hanging out of vehicle in desperate bid to stop him

She was nearly dragged underneath the wheels as she tried to prevent Carl Hunt driving away in her Nissan Note

Transport

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

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Politics

6 hours ago Stunning townhouse with hidden courtyard just seconds from one of Wales’ most popular beaches

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36 minutes ago Ruben Amorim gets 'dream' Man United transfer chance as Marcus Rashford swap deal emerges

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5 hours ago Irate Rangers fans turn on Philippe Clement and desperately poor team as fates are kind on one player

Dundee land draw at Dens Park and heap more pressure on Ibrox boss

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9 minutes ago Los Angeles wildfires spread to Calabasas, home to Kardashians, as inferno death toll rises

The affluent suburbs of Calabasas and Hidden Hills, home to the Kardashians, have been issued an urgent evacuation order as a new apocalyptic fire tears through West Hills.

Events

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

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Culture

3 hours ago Woman's three horrifying symptoms after sex toy 'dragged through body' in MRI scan

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Science

14 hours ago Motoring expert reveals the one winter lifesaver every driver needs in their car

He said it was 'more important than ever' to make sure your car was equipped with the device, or potentially face a long wait for help on the roads

Transport

36 minutes ago It was a wildlife conservation triumph, then came the corpses – podcast

Biodiversity writer Phoebe Weston hears from farmers on the west coast of Scotland who claim they are losing hundreds of lambs a year in a case of rewilding gone wrong“Fair enough, if it was a select number of birds ,” one farmer said to biodiversity writer Phoebe Weston during her trip to Scotland, “but when it’s mass murder, then it’s not acceptable.”Out on the cold west coast, there is a heated dispute about one of the country’s most successful ever rewilding programmes: the reintroduce of sea eagles to their natural habitat more than 50 years ago. Continue reading...

Politics

6 hours ago LIVE: Manchester city centre properties left without electricity after power cut

Electricity North West are investigating the power cut in the Deansgate area

Society

72 minutes ago Inside the £2.3m drug 'consumption room' where addicts can 'safely' use heroin while under 'legal supervision' in a UK first

The centre, the first in the UK, is aimed at ensuring addicts have medical back-up on hand when they take class A drugs, rather than risking overdose on the street.

Economics

6 hours ago Netflix fans divided as streamer drops ‘graphic’ Western series that’s ‘brutal on a whole new level’

American Primeval, which stars Betty Gilpin and Taylor Kitsch, has been dubbed one of the most violent and brutal shows Netflix has produced in recent times

Sport

10 minutes ago Los Angeles arsonist is arrested for 'purposely starting Kenneth Fire'

An apocalyptic, fast moving fire that sparked mass evacuations in Calabasas is being investigated as an arson incident, with one suspect arrested.

Events

5 hours ago Photo gallery: Aerial photos show the scope of destruction from the Pacific Palisades wildfire

Street after street, there is little but dark ash and ruin where a wealthy seaside enclave favored by celebrities once stood

Culture

4 hours ago Mystery virus leads to 'severe pneumonia in days' as patient says 'it's worse than 2022'

Alleged reports from Chinese socia media suggest people going through an outbreak of HMPV cases in the country are experiencing crowded hospitals that are worse than during Covid

Science

14 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

47 minutes ago Trump reveals the 100 executive orders he plans to implement on his return to the White House

Donald Trump confirmed his immediate priorities are border security and rebuilding American energy production via 100 executive orders in a meeting with Republicans in the Senate.

Politics

6 hours ago Inside Russian spy's Norfolk guesthouse: Jurors are shown images of Great Yarmouth hotel rooms crammed with surveillance equipment as court hears he boasted about being like James Bond's 'Q'

Orlin Roussev, 46, boasted to his controller that he was becoming like the 007 character as he prepared his spying 'toys' for kidnap and surveillance operations across Europe.

Society

1 hour 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

6 hours ago Fantastic Cardiff City player ratings as special talent shines again and defender really impresses

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Sport

36 minutes ago Record hot 2024 was first year to break 1.5C warming threshold, scientists say

Climate datasets confirm last year was the hottest on record.

Events

7 hours ago Netflix fans demand return of popular show as they say 'give us' the next series after Squid Game release

The demands come after the streaming giant released the second series of Squid Game

Culture

7 hours ago Killer nurse Lucy Letby could have been stopped sooner if there had been an independent medical examiner at her hospital, ex Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt tells inquiry

Delays in appointing specialist doctors to look into deaths not investigated by a coroner in NHS hospitals meant the 'dots' were not joined up, the Hunt told the public inquiry into her crimes.

Science

15 hours ago Your rights if your flight is cancelled or delayed due to snow at Manchester Airport

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Transport

72 minutes ago The meat grinder strategy: North Korean troops sent to boost Russian forces are being 'used as human mine detectors' in Ukrainian fields

North Korean troops sent to support Russia are being used as 'human mine detectors' on the frontlines of the invasion of Ukraine, according to a military official. 

Politics

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

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3 hours ago Inside Scotland's £2.3million shooting gallery for addicts to inject  their heroin in comfort

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6 hours ago Manchester United learn new Milos Kerkez transfer 'stance' with January update

Latest Manchester United transfer news and gossip with Bournemouth defender Milos Kerkez reported to be a transfer target

Sport

36 minutes ago Lazy police dog forced to retire age two because she couldn't be bothered catching crims

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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

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

16 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

96 minutes ago Alejandro Garnacho backed into corner amid fresh Man Utd transfer concerns

Manchester United are looking to make major player sales in the January transfer window amid PSR concerns and to

Politics

7 hours ago Richard Hammond's bizarre secret to healthy marriage resurfaces as he announces split from wife Mindy

Richard Hammond's unusual take on a healthy marriage has resurfaced  just hours after the former Top Gear host announced his split from Amanda 'Mindy' Hammond, his wife of 28 years.

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3 hours ago Rachel Reeves' £25bn National Insurance raid could force more than HALF of British businesses to raise prices, damning poll reveals

The figures provide the latest evidence of how firms are scrambling to respond to the tax hike and as the boss of Marks & Spencer said it would be a challenge.

Economics

7 hours ago ITV The Chase fans issue the same complaint as they fume final is 'rigged'

The Chase viewers were left fuming as they claimed one of Jenny Ryan's questions was far too easy in the final.

Sport

55 minutes ago ‘Serious youth violence’ feared after 'aspiring' teenage rapper fatally stabbed in London: Police

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Events

13 hours ago 15 beautiful photos of Scotland from the Highlands to the Borders, as captured by our readers

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

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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.

Transport

96 minutes ago Goosebumps: The Vanishing star was ‘freaked out’ by creepy ‘living’ prop on set

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8 hours ago Everton SACK manager Sean Dyche just THREE HOURS before FA Cup tie as club captain Seamus Coleman takes charge tonight

The Toffees are in another fight against relegation but the timing of Sean Dyche's dismissal will raise eyebrows with it coming so close to kick-off at Goodison Park on Thursday night.

Society

3 hours ago Bitcoin miner refused access to landfill site to retrieve £598m hard drive, judge rules

James Howells has been fighting Newport council after his former partner accidentally took the hard drive to the rubbish tip in 2013

Economics

8 hours ago Real Madrid vs Mallorca LIVE! Spanish Super Cup match stream, latest score and goal updates today

Los Blancos looking to tee up final against Barcelona

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67 minutes ago I'm with the world's oddest collection of refugees fleeing a Mad Max hellscape into LA's five

The Peninsula Hotel in Beverly Hills is rammed. As Los Angeles is engulfed by fire, the Hollywood Hills are emptying into it. With nothing to do but sit it out, the bar is heaving.

Events

14 hours ago 15 Beautiful photos of Scotland from the Highlands to the Borders, as captured by our readers

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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

16 hours ago Manchester Airport delayed and cancelled flights on Thursday, January 9 after snow closure

Flight schedules have been impacted after the airport had to close its runways temporarily this morning due to 'significant levels of snow'

Transport

96 minutes ago The number of big cats on the loose in the British countryside now more than 100

Professor Robin Allaby found proof of their DNA in the wild after analysing a sample taken from a dead sheep in the Lake District in October 2023 which matched that of a non-native large feline

Politics

8 hours ago St Helens' Morgan Knowles opens up on future plans and explains club feeling 'different'

England international, 28, is starting his testimonial year with the Super League giants and hasn't ruled out spending his entire career at the club

Society

3 hours ago Elizabeth line hits 500m passenger journeys landmark as wider benefits of £20bn link are revealed

Shorter journey times and fewer interchanges are top two reasons for using the Lizzie line

Economics

9 hours ago Amad and Marcus Rashford uncertainty as Manchester United squad vs Arsenal hint dropped

Man United's players have been putting the hard yards in at Carrington ahead of Sunday's trip to the Emirates Stadium.

Sport

69 minutes ago California fires live updates: at least six deaths as Los Angeles wildfires rage and crews battle new fire

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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

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

17 hours ago Major airport axes ALL flights to clear 'significant levels of snow' as England shivers in

Manchester Airport stopped all flights again shortly after 9am this morning due to heavy snow with departures and arrivals thrown into chaos as teams worked to clear the runways.

Transport

1 hour ago Wes Streeting is urged by coroner to boost pharmacists' prescription powers

A coroner is writing to the Health Secretary urging him to boost pharmacists' prescription powers after a two-year-old girl's sepsis death.

Politics

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

Society

3 hours ago Price of resale tickets to be capped under plans to clamp down on touts

The measures would aim to prevent organised touts reselling a large number of tickets at vastly inflated prices, the Government said.

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

79 minutes ago Shamima Begum could be free from Syrian prison in DAYS as guards holding her and thousands of other ISIS terrorists have come under attack

The 25-year-old is currently being held in Al Roj, a filthy, brutal temporary tent city teeming with dangerous ISIS loyalists.

Events

16 hours ago The Masked Singer fans 'work out' Bear is Hollywood star seconds into ITV show

The Masked Singer UK fans were certain minutes into the show that they'd rumbled Bear to be a hugely famous Hollywood star and share all the clues that give it away

Culture

14 hours ago Disgraced doctor who punched dementia patient in the face could be struck off

'If someone was willing to do this in front of other people, what might happen behind closed doors to other vulnerable patients'

Science

17 hours ago Unexpected item in baggage area: Moment woman mistakes luggage conveyor belt for passenger walkway, falls flat on her back and is carried off into a hole behind airport check in

The woman in Russia had checked in for an S7 airling flight from Vladikavkaz to Moscow 's Domodedovo airport before the bizarre incident occurred.

Transport

1 hour ago Don Jr’s Greenland MAGA ‘supporters’ included unhoused people who were offered free lunch, Danish press reports

Trump Jr. visited Greenland after the president-elect called for the US to purchase the island

Politics

9 hours ago Everton SACK manager Sean Dyche just three hours BEFORE they play in the FA Cup, as club captain Seamus Coleman takes charge tonight

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Society

3 hours ago More than two million train tickets to be discounted during sale next week

Cheaper Advance and Off-Peak tickets will be available to buy in the rail sale between January 14 and 20.

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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

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Sport

83 minutes ago Trump set for court Friday morning after failing to delay hush money sentencing: Live

Incoming commander-in-chief lashes out at long-standing Democratic foe over natural disaster engulfing Hollywood as his expansionist ambitions met with mockery

Events

16 hours ago Hollywood fires: Apocalyptic photos show devastation as five die and celebrities' homes destroyed

Three of the massive fires currently remain at 0% containment according to local authorities

Culture

16 hours ago 'Overwhelmed' Wuhan hospitals treat '2,000 kids daily' amid mystery virus outbreak

New footage from inside hospitals in Wuhan, China, display worrying scenes as families are turned away and put on IV drips while stood in waiting rooms due to a huge virus outbreak

Science

17 hours ago Watch: Drunk driver drives into oncoming traffic after swerving across M25 motorway

Watch the moment a drunk driver who was nearly four times over the legal limit, drove into oncoming traffic on a busy A road after swerving across the M25 motorway.

Transport

1 hour 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

9 hours ago ‘Actively dangerous’: 15,000 doctors sign letter begging Senate to reject RFK Jr for health secretary

Kennedy, among other controversies, has spread misinformation about the COVID-19 vaccine

Society

3 hours ago Greggs and Greene King among firms backing drive to get offenders into work

Leaders from major employers will be among those to sit on new employment councils in regions across England and Wales.

Economics

11 hours ago Mikel Arteta's transfer conundrum as desperate Arsenal plan suffers double blow

Mikel Arteta is already facing problems with his plans for the January transfer window as he looks to revive Arsenal's stuttering Premier League title challenge

Sport

92 minutes ago Mangled trees, charred homes and ashen land: inside a community leveled by the Palisades fire

Where once kids played and a California neighborhood gathered, the land is now devastated by a ferocious fireIn Los Angeles’ Pacific Palisades neighborhood, street after street is laden with carnage that tells part of the story of the ferocious firestorm that swept through the area over the last two days.Buckled trees and telephone poles are strewn across roads, their piled branches and hanging wires a testimony to the winds that whipped the flames. Intersections are flooded with water, even after the loss of water pressure hampered efforts during the harrowing firefight. Mansions lining the yellow beaches hollowed out, homes in the neighborhoods’ canyons reduced to dust. Continue reading...

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

16 hours ago Patients in chairs ‘day and night’ and physio gym turned into ward, say doctors

The Royal College of Physicians has published accounts from doctors on the front line talking about the crisis in NHS hospitals.

Science

18 hours ago Snow causes travel MAYHEM with huge M56, M60 and M62 delays and roads 'impassable'

Treacherous conditions are taking their toll

Transport

2 hours ago Elon Musk is pushing to get rid of Keir Starmer before Britain's next general election as 'he believes Western civilisation is threatened', sources close to billionaire say

The tech mogul is said to be weighing up with his allies on how the Labour government can be destabilised by the next general election .

Politics

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

4 hours ago Dragons' Den's Joe Wicks brought to tears by pitch as he invests in gym kit business

Joe Wicks appeared as a guest panellist on Dragons' Den on Thursday 9 January

Economics

12 hours ago Fans of Playing Nice should watch this 'emotionally devastating' drama starring British A

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Sport

96 minutes ago The Traitors US season 3: Who’s been murdered or banished from Alan Cumming’s castle

21 contestants entered the castle for a chance to win the cash prize of up to $250,000

Events

17 hours ago ITV Grantchester future 'sealed' as newcomer Rishi Nair issues update on tenth series

This week, ITV viewers tuned in to watch the ninth series of Grantchester as they prepare to say goodbye to the beloved Will Davenport.

Culture

16 hours ago Scientists drill deep into the earth's core to reveal secrets of ancient ice

A team of scientists have drilled one of the oldest ice cores yet, penetrating nearly 2 miles to Antarctic bedrock to reach ice that is at least 1.2 million years old.

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.

Politics

10 hours ago The celebrity homes destroyed in LA fires mapped: As thousands lose their properties use our interactive map to behold the devastation

Anthony Hopkins , Miles Teller and Anna Faris are just a few of the many celebrities whose stunning mansions have been reduced to ash and rubble.

Society

4 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

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

1 hour ago Invasion of the buggy snatchers: Interactive map reveals how hundreds of prams are stolen from parents in Britain every year..so where are YOU most likely to be targeted?

EXCLUSIVE: MailOnline's interactive map reveals where hundreds of buggies and prams are being stolen by heartless thieves in Britain. Do you live in a hotspot for pram theft?

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

17 hours ago Stirling University to host surveillance experts as part of 'unique' George Orwell Nineteen Eighty

George Orwell's Nineteen Eighty-Four is to form part of a unique exhibition at Stirling University which will look at privacy, surveillance and data protection.

Science

2 hours ago Revealed: The heartbreaking reason why young people contacted Childline last year

The NSPCC, which runs the helpline, said it delivered almost 5,000 counselling sessions for children who had sought help for the same issue last year.

Politics

10 hours ago Everton SACK manager Sean Dyche, just three hours BEFORE they play in the FA Cup, as club captain Seamus Coleman takes charge tonight

Everton have sacked Sean Dyche as their manager just three hours before their FA Cup third-round tie against Peterborough United on Thursday night.

Society

5 hours ago Musk, after months of blustering, admits DOGE wont find $2 trillion worth of cuts in federal budget

Musk has been claiming he could make $2 trillion in cuts since October

Economics

12 hours ago Hit singer proposes on stage during duet – but fans cringe as he makes major blunder

A hit singer and comedy actor left fans delighted as he proposed to his duet partner on stage in front of a live audience, but after the gesture went wrong, fans were left covering their eyes

Sport

1 hour ago Court annuls marriage after Melbourne bride thought wedding was ‘sham’ to boost groom’s Instagram

Judge finds woman ‘believed she was acting in a social media event’ rather than official ceremonyFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA Melbourne couple’s marriage has been annulled after the bride told a court she had thought their wedding was nothing more than a social media stunt to boost his Instagram following.In an October family court judgment published on Thursday, a judge annulled the December 2023 marriage after finding the bride “believed she was acting in a social media event”, rather than in a legally binding wedding ceremony.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking news email Continue reading...

Events

19 hours ago Good Morning Britain announces 'breaking news' just minutes into ITV show

Good Morning Britain presenters Ranvir Singh and Ed Balls reported 'breaking news' about wildfires in Hollywood just minutes into the show on Thursday

Culture

18 hours ago HMPV virus – latest: EU monitoring cases amid soaring infections across China

Cases of the flu-like virus have spiked across northern Chinese provinces this winter

Science

2 hours ago You have 20/20 vision if you can spot this cute chick among crowd of ducks

Artist Gergely Dudás, also known as Dudolf, left social media users spinning their heads after he posted an optical illusion with cute animals online. Can you spot the chick?

Politics

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

5 hours ago Man who sold his house to fund fitness business breaks down in tears on Dragon's Den

CEO and founder of BodyXcore Joseph Keegan from Liverpool pitched his workout kits to the dragons, including celebrity guest Joe Wicks , tonight.

Economics

14 hours ago Netflix Squid Game season two sparks huge new trend as fans flock to recreate one aspect

Following the huge success of the second season of Squid Game, a new booming trend has occurred as fans flock to recreate one aspect

Sport

2 hours ago Frozen Britain wakes after 'coldest night of the winter': Warnings over

Brits will wake up to a frosty morning after sub-zero temperatures iced parts of the country in what was expected to be the coldest night of winter so far. 

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

19 hours ago Rodrigo Bentancur posts health update with Tottenham star rushed to hospital after collapsing on pitch

The Uruguayan was stretchered off during Spurs' victory against Liverpool after extensive treatment on the pitch

Science

2 hours ago Alec Baldwin sues for malicious prosecution over Rust manslaughter trial

The ‘30 Rock’ actor is alleging he was wrongfully prosecuted over New Mexico shooting of Halyna Hutchins

Politics

11 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 Joe Wicks invests thousands in gym kit business after pitch brings him to tears

Joseph Keegan was the first in the den to pitch his BodyXcore agility kit, promoted as a portable ‘gym-in-a-bag’, which caught Wicks’ attention.

Economics

14 hours ago Marcus Rashford transfer latest as Arsenal icon gives Man United dream January scenario

The latest Manchester United transfer news amid ongoing January window speculation over wantaway England star Marcus Rashford.

Sport

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

Events

20 hours ago ITV Good Morning Britain's Ranvir Singh announces 'breaking news' minutes into show

Good Morning Britain host Ranvir Singh announced 'breaking news' minutes into Thursday's show amid the devastating California wildfires

Culture

20 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

2 hours ago Biden lets slip real reason LA fire hydrants were dry when flames began as Gavin Newsom and Karen Bass cling to their jobs

Joe Biden claimed that Los Angeles fire hydrants hadn't run dry because of a water shortage but due to power being cut to water pumps due to the killer wildfires.

Politics

11 hours ago Airbnb offers refund to guest after Palisades fires booking complaint went viral

‘Their policies failed to account for context’ said unhappy customer

Society

6 hours ago Kyle Walker's wife Annie Kilner makes huge decision after preparing to divorce as Saudi deal looms

Annie Kilner is said to be having second thoughts about divorcing her husband Kyle Walker – despite previously meeting with lawyers to work everything out

Economics

14 hours ago Arsenal: Jason Ayto gets chance to stake claim for sporting director job after Mikel Arteta backing

Edu’s interim replacement could strengthen his hopes of permanent promotion as he leads search for much-needed attacking reinforcements

Sport

2 hours ago Utter chaos is sparked in Los Angeles County as 9.6million residents are wrongly told to evacuate wildfires

Los Angeles County was falsely told to evacuate Thursday evening after a mass notification was sent out to residents as wild fires rage on in the area.

Events

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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21 hours ago How to tell if you've got 'real flu' as top GP names symptoms that wipe people out

Flu is skyrocketing across the UK

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2 hours ago Trump’s hush money sentencing will go ahead on Friday, Supreme Court rules

5-4 decision from the nation’s high court allows Trump’s sentence to move foward 10 days before inauguration

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12 hours ago Liverpool's familiar problem causes fresh headache for Arne Slot as boss forced into U

Liverpool's preparations for Saturday's FA Cup third round clash against Accrington Stanley suffered a blow during their journey back from the Carabao Cup defeat to Tottenham

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7 hours ago Bitcoin miner can't recover '£600m' fortune, judge rules as ex 'sick of hearing about it'

James Howells claimed that Newport City Council should either allow recovery of the hard drive or pay him compensation for the value - but a judge has thrown out his case

Economics

14 hours ago UFC London Adds Featherweight Banger Featuring Former Cage Warriors Champions

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2 hours ago Businessman, 64, accused of murdering his wife, 37, at their flat told a 999 call handler he woke up at the property to find his wife was 'cold to the touch', court hears

Walter Buchanan, 66, appeared in the dock yesterday charged with killing 37-year-old Darrel Buchanan (pictured) at their flat in Hamilton on February 18, 2023.

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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

2 hours ago ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS: Aside from Winston Churchill, have any British prime ministers fought in a battle?

The 1st Duke of Wellington was a celebrated military hero before entering politics, and his extensive battlefield experience shaped his leadership style.

Politics

12 hours ago How worried should we be about RFK Jr as health secretary? Ask Florida

Florida’s surgeon general Joseph Ladapo has given free rein to his own unorthodox views on vaccines and public healthDonald Trump’s promise to upend public health policy across the US by installing Robert F Kennedy Jr as health secretary is resonating in Florida, where experts say the nation can learn from its own experience of a vaccine-denying state surgeon with unorthodox scientific views.Like Kennedy’s relationship with the incoming president, Dr Joseph Ladapo was championed by, and is closely aligned to, a powerful rightwing political leader – Ron DeSantis, Florida’s Republican governor. Continue reading...

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7 hours ago Four deals Manchester United could seal in January transfer window as Amad announcement made

Man United have plenty of work to do in Janaury and the summer if they are to significantly improve under Ruben Amorim

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14 hours ago Transfer news LIVE! Man Utd announcement today; Arsenal eye Mbeumo; clause revealed; Chelsea, Liverpool latest

January window is heating up as Premier League giants plot big moves

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2 hours ago Australia violated rights of asylum seekers on Nauru, UN watchdog rules

United Nations human rights committee says decision should serve as warning to other nations considering outsourcing asylum processingFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAustralia violated the rights of asylum seekers arbitrarily detained on the island of Nauru, a UN watchdog has ruled, in a warning to other countries intent on outsourcing asylum processing.The UN human rights committee published decisions in two cases involving 25 refugees and asylum seekers who endured years of arbitrary detention in the island nation.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking news email Continue reading...

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27 hours ago Royal Mail to issue stamps celebrating comedy show The Vicar of Dibley

The hit series starred comedian Dawn French as the chocolate-loving Reverend Geraldine Granger.

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2 hours ago DAILY MAIL COMMENT: Rachel Reeves's China jaunt is dereliction of duty

As he sipped gin and tonic in Heathrow's VIP lounge, Denis Healey was told the pound was collapsing and that he must return at once to the Treasury.

Politics

12 hours ago I joined Man United after agent held secret transfer meeting with Liverpool boss

Sofyan Amrabat could have potentially chosen Liverpool over Manchester United at the beginning of 2023, but he opted to sign for the Red Devils instead

Society

7 hours ago PSG ready to deal Chelsea and Liverpool hammer blow over Khvicha Kvaratskhelia transfer

PSG are pushing hard to sign Napoli winger Khvicha Kvaratskhelia but the Georgian attacker could now become a player of real interest to Premier League clubs as it appears he could now be available this month

Economics

14 hours ago Bryan Mbeumo: Brentford hold crucial contract ace amid Arsenal, Manchester United and Liverpool transfer links

Key clause puts the Bees in stronger future negotiating position as interest in their star forward continues to build

Sport

2 hours ago TV presenter Scott Tweedie takes in 12 people amid the destructive LA fires

Wildfires continue to ravage through neighbourhoods of Los Angeles where a further 4,000 structures - many of which are homes - were destroyed on Thursday alone

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