78 minutes ago Why you might be seriously ill right now and what to do about it, according to top GP

Flu and norovirus are rife across the country - and people could be facing more severe effects because of changes to the viruses

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11 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

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88 minutes ago 'Beautiful' padded coat that's 'super warm' now £81 off in Debenhams sale

The retailer is offering a 51% discount on the insulated coat which comes in three colours - khaki, black, and blue

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9 hours ago Lakers postpone Hornets game as coach JJ Redick loses home in LA wildfires

Wildfires are burning fiercely across Los Angeles regionLA Rams playoff game still expected to go aheadThe NBA has postponed Thursday’s game between the Lakers and the Charlotte Hornets in Los Angeles due to the wildfires in the region, but the NFL’s Los Angeles Rams still expect their home playoff game on Monday to go ahead.At least five people have been killed, thousands of structures have been incinerated and nearly 180,000 people have been ordered to evacuate their homes during the disaster. Lakers head coach JJ Redick lost his house in the Pacific Palisades neighborhood of Los Angeles in the fires, ESPN reported on Thursday. Continue reading...

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2 hours ago Los Angeles wildfires: At least 10 people dead as death toll doubles in 'apocalyptic' scenes

The County of Los Angeles Department of Medical Examiner said it received notification of 10 fire-related deaths as of Thursday evening - with all cases pending identification

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25 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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9 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

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2 hours ago Prince Harry and Meghan Markle share heartfelt message to Californians as wildfires rage miles from their home

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex offered a list of ways to help those affected by the fires

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12 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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2 hours ago Man United transfer news LIVE – Kolo Muani deal, Mainoo to Chelsea, Rashford offers

All the latest Manchester United news and gossip during the January transfer window, including updates on Kobbie Mainoo and Marcus Rashford

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19 hours ago These three neighbouring terraced houses have been accused of being city brothels

Two people have appeared in court and arrest warrants have been issued for two others

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2 hours ago Libya expels 600 Nigeriens in ‘dangerous and traumatising’ desert journey

Largest known deportation of people back to Niger to date comes as EU is accused of outsourcing cruelty to reduce Mediterranean crossingsMore than 600 people have been forcibly deported from Libya on a “dangerous and traumatising” journey across the Sahara, in what is thought to be one of the largest expulsions from the north African country to date.The International Organisation for Migration (IOM) confirmed 613 people, all Nigerien nationals, arrived in the desert town of Dirkou in Niger last weekend in a convoy of trucks. They were among a large number of migrant workers rounded up by the authorities in Libya over the past month. Continue reading...

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19 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'

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3 hours ago ‘Every day is 24 hours of panic to just get out the door’: Jesse Eisenberg on self

The writer-director of A Real Pain and co-stars Kieran Culkin, Jennifer Grey and Will Sharpe talk about being overcome by generational trauma while making Oscar season’s funniest filmJesse Eisenberg and Kieran Culkin are in complete agreement. People being more open about everyday anguish is a good thing. Absolutely. One hundred per cent.Not them, though. They will continue to button up. “I know my pain is unexceptional,” says Eisenberg, words clattering out of him like a runaway train, “so I don’t feel the need to burden everybody with it. I have OCD and general anxiety disorder and bad things happen to me, but I’ll never talk about them because I don’t want that kind of attention.” Continue reading...

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

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

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6 hours 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.

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24 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

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2 hours ago Tesco issues price rise warning as popular shopping items set to go up

The British Retail Consortium (BRC) said there there is "little hope" of food prices "going anywhere but up" in the second half of 2025

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20 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.

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3 hours ago Still Game star Sanjeev Kohli urges Scots to volunteer at lifeline foodbanks

Sanjeev Kohli urged people to get involved with supporting food banks which offer dignity and relief to struggling people.

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19 hours ago Transfer news LIVE: Man Utd offered Rashford swap, Arsenal want Brentford star, Man City agree deal

The transfer window is in full swing with sides at both ends of the Premier League table looking to strengthen as they battle for survival, European football and the title

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

A £2.3million 'shooting gallery' where drug-users can inject their own heroin and cocaine will fuel addiction and overdose deaths, it was warned yesterday.

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28 hours ago 'Complete goalkeeper' has Manchester United 'at heart' and could offer transfer solution

Man United could be on the lookout for a new goalkeeper this month and there is an affordable solution out there they already know very well.

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2 hours ago Myanmar army airstrike in Rakhine state kills about 40 people, says opposition group

Hundreds of homes were burned in Kyauk Ni Maw village in the aerial attack on Rakhine state, says Arakan Army saysAn airstrike by Myanmar’s army on a village under the control of an armed ethnic minority group killed about 40 people and injured at least 20 others, officials of the group and a local charity said on Thursday.The attack occurred Wednesday in Kyauk Ni Maw village on Ramree island, an area controlled by the ethnic Arakan Army in western Rakhine state, with hundreds of houses burned in a fire triggered by the bombing, they said. The military has not announced any attack in the area. Continue reading...

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25 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

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3 hours ago Russell Grant's horoscopes as Sagittarius finds a solution to make life easier

Today's horoscopes from Russell Grant , seesexciting new romantic opportunities on the way for one star sign, while another should be aware of people trying to push their buttons

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20 hours ago Transfer news LIVE: Man Utd’s Rashford offered surprise move, Arsenal want Brentford star, Man City agree deal

The transfer window is in full swing with sides at both ends of the Premier League table looking to strengthen as they battle for survival, European football and the title

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15 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.

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2 hours ago JetBlue stowaways’ bodies were badly decomposed raising possibility they were there for multiple flights: Report

According to FAA data, approximately 80 percent of people who try to stowaway in external compartments on aircraft — such as wheel bays — die

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26 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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3 hours ago People on PIP could see monthly payments stop if these changes are not reported to the DWP

PIP claimants may also have to pay a penalty if they give the DWP wrong information.

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27 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

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15 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

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2 hours ago What ignited the deadly California wildfires? Investigators consider an array of possibilities

Investigators are considering an array of possible ignition sources for the huge fires that have killed at least 10 people and destroyed thousands of homes and businesses in the Los Angeles area

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5 hours 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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17 hours ago Shoppers 'get compliments' whenever they wear 'beautiful' Versace perfume now £24

The huge offer at Boots will save fans of the luxury designer fragrance money - but the deal isn't going to last forever

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3 hours ago Inside the UK's first drugs 'consumption room' where addicts can 'safely' use heroin and cocaine while under 'legal supervision'

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.

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6 hours 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

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17 hours ago Older people can claim two benefits which boost annual income by nearly £10,000 this year

Pensioners no longer due Winter Fuel Payments could increase their annual income by thousands of pounds.

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3 hours ago ‘All eyes are on Glasgow’: UK’s first legal drug consumption room ready to open

The Thistle will be available 365 days a year and provide a supervised space where drugs can be injected safelyThe UK’s first legal drug consumption room, the Thistle, will open its doors in the East End of Glasgow on Monday morning after a 10-year battle to realise the pioneering facility.The Thistle will remain open 365 days a year from 9am to 9pm and allow some of the most vulnerable addicts in the city to take their own drugs in a clean and safe environment under the supervision of health professionals. Continue reading...

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6 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.

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19 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.

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

Kenneth fire erupts and grows quickly, while officials say more than 10,000 structures destroyed in Palisades and Eaton firesFull 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...

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7 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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21 hours ago Nationwide making huge change to bank accounts affecting millions within weeks

The building society will be cutting the interest rates offered on almost 90 savings accounts from February 1 due to the Bank of England's base rate cut back in November last year

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

Kenneth fire erupts and grows quickly, while officials say thousands of structures ruined in Palisades and Eaton firesFull 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...

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8 hours ago Millions of train tickets to be discounted next week – what you need to know

It marks the 200th anniversary of the world’s first passenger train service

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22 hours ago DWP urged to increase Basic State Pension to £221 each week for nearly nine million people

The full Basic State Pension is currently worth £169.50 each week.

Economics

6 hours ago What to do if you’re lost in the Australian bush – and other amazing stories of survival

When heading into a remote location be prepared and let people know your route, experts say. If you end up lost, first seek shelter and waterFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThis week Hadi Nazari was found alive after being lost in the remote Kosciuszko national park for almost two weeks.Nazari survived in some of Australia’s most unforgiving terrain by drinking creek water, foraging for berries and – fortuitously – finding two muesli bars in a remote hut. Continue reading...

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8 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...

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23 hours ago People struggling with energy bills urged to claim up to £2,000 in financial help this winter

The British Gas Energy Trust has two energy support funds open for customers and those with other suppliers.

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7 hours ago Danny Dyer warns Gen Z to use pubs or lose them as free crisps offered to young punters

The Cockney legend said there used to be a 'boozer on every street corner' but now the British institution appears to be dying off with 39,000 having called last orders

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8 hours ago World’s richest use up their fair share of 2025 carbon budget in 10 days

Emissions caused by wealthiest 1% so far this year would take someone from poorest 50% three years to createThe world’s richest 1% have already used up their fair share of the global carbon budget for 2025, just 10 days into the year.In less than a week and a half, the consumption habits of an individual from this monied elite had already caused, on average, 2.1 tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions, according to analysis by Oxfam GB. It would take someone from the poorest 50% of humanity three years to create the same amount of pollution. Continue reading...

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24 hours ago Man United 'offered' Kobbie Mainoo replacement transfer swap deal as reunion emerges

Manchester United transfer news as Douglas Luiz becomes the latest player linked with joining Ruben Amorim's project at Old Trafford

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7 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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9 hours ago Trudeau: Trump threatened to annex Canada to distract from tariffs impact

Canadian PM says ‘skilful negotiator’ Trump is trying to distract from rise in prices that would follow his proposed tariffsThe Canadian prime minister, Justin Trudeau, has described Donald Trump’s talk of possibly annexing Canada as a tactic designed to distract people from the impact of his proposed tariffs.Trump, who says he will impose 25% tariffs on all Canadian imports unless Ottawa boosts border security, said on Tuesday that he was considering using “economic force” to acquire Canada. Continue reading...

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25 hours ago Skyscanner reveals destinations for under £100 perfect for a winter break

Skyscanner's new research highlights affordable holiday destinations under £100 to combat 'indecision overwhelm', as well as offering tips from experts on avoiding planning fatigue and finding the best deals

Economics

7 hours ago Inside the UK's first drugs 'consumption room' where addicts can 'safely' use heroin while under 'legal supervision'

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.

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10 hours ago Clean tap water isn't flowing in Virginia's capital as residents find creative ways to cope

Frustrated residents of Richmond, Virginia, are finding ways to cope without tap water after a winter storm knocked out power to a facility earlier this week

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25 hours ago Scotsman Obituaries: Sir Jim N Walker CBE, businessman who grew family bakery into global biscuits brand

Sir James Nicol Walker CBE, business owner, philanthropist and civic leader. Born: 13 June 1944 in Elgin. Died: 15 December 2024, aged 80

Economics

7 hours ago California fires live updates: Eaton fire destroys up to 5,000 structures as Los Angeles wildfires rage

LA county sheriff seeks curfew to stop ‘unacceptable’ looting, while Palisades wildfire grows to nearly 20,000 acresFull 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...

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10 hours ago Celtic project hooks up with superstar Olivier Giroud as transfer insider triggers big hope

Odin Thiago Holm is on the move and Record Sport has spoken to LA FC insider who tells all

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8 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.

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10 hours ago Frontier Airlines is offering a year’s worth of free flights — here’s how to claim it

The contest runs from January 6 to January 31

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8 hours ago Inside the safe consumption room tasked with helping to drive down Scotland's drug deaths epidemic

Team behind UK first centre aim to save lives and improve public health

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11 hours ago George W. Bush's 'bromance' with Obama takes internet by storm... after he snubbed Trump

Former President George W Bush's greeting to former President Obama ignites the internet with people screaming 'bromance' as the former leaders gathered to honor late President Carter.

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8 hours ago Bosses at Greggs, Iceland and Oliver Bonas in major drive to help employ criminals

Prisons minister James Timpson writes below for The Mirror on how getting offenders into work can help make our streets safer and tackle the overcrowding crisis in jails

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12 hours 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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12 hours ago Ed Sheeran launches new foundation to improve access to music for young people in the UK

The pop sensation, 33, announced on Thursday that he has created the Ed Sheeran Foundation, a UK-wide initiative aimed at providing inclusive, high-quality music education.

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8 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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