79 minutes ago World's richest 1% have ALREADY used their share of carbon for 2025, experts say

We're only 10 days into 2025. But the world's richest one per cent have already burned through their share of carbon for the year.

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1 hour ago The Big House Multibank campaigns to combat child hygiene poverty in 2025

Amazon supports with the launch of You Buy. We Donate which will donate thousands of hygiene products to local families in need The Big House Multibank is a charity initiative formed by former Prime Minister Gordon Brown and Amazon, which has donated essential items to over 120,000 families in need across Scotland

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53 minutes ago Ronnie O'Sullivan PULLS OUT of snooker's £350k Masters on mystery 'medical grounds', 24 hours after meltdown where he smashed cue and binned it after bizarre behaviour

The announcement comes just days away from the tournament opener, which would have seen reigning champion O'Sullivan kickstart the competition against John Higgins on Sunday.

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3 hours ago Ally Pally's first transgender player QUITS darts for a period for mental health reasons

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63 minutes ago Furious celebs vent anger as man is arrested over devastating LA fires

Conspiracy theorists have been pushing the foul play narrative online since Tuesday, when two fires erupted in the city about 40 miles apart. Four additional fires have since broken out in area.

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10 hours ago Netflix's Squid Game season 2 dethroned from top series spot by a surprising new show

The long-awaited sequel to the popular Korean thriller series broke viewership records with its debut on the streaming service just last month.

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2 hours ago Update your iPhone NOW: Apple releases urgent iOS 18.2.1 update with important bug fixes

If you have an iPhone, make sure to update it today as Apple releases a new software update containing 'important bug fixes'.

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16 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

20 hours ago Revealed: The most turbulent flight routes and airports of 2024, with Mendoza to Santiago worst overall and Denver and Turin among the hubs where bumpy journeys are likely

The rankings have been drawn up by turbulence forecast website turbli.com, which analysed around 10,000 short and long-haul routes connecting the 550 largest airports in the world.

Transport

79 minutes ago Van Gogh portrait goes viral after people say it looks like famous UK celebrity: 'My first thought!'

The artist's museum in Amsterdam posted his portrait of Père Tanguy on X, formerly Twitter , this week, but didn't get the reaction they were expecting.

Politics

1 hour ago The last house standing after California fires: Miracle as Malibu home is left intact while properties on either side are burned to the ground

Rows of glitzy waterfront houses lay in charred ruins after the punishing blaze ripped through them - save for one miracle structure which stood alone, flanked by smoldering debris

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66 minutes ago Mel Gibson's $14.5million Malibu mansion burned down while he was filming Joe Rogan's podcast as actor recalls returning home to 'nothing'

The 69-year-old actor said he is 'devastated' that his home has been torn down by the horror wildfires in an emotional interview on NewsNation's Elizabeth Vargas Reports.

Economics

3 hours ago Spanish football WAGs claim they were harassed and 'touched without consent' by men during Real Madrid's Super Cup semi

Cristina Palavra, the spouse of Mallorca midfielder Dani Rodriguez denounced the harassment she and a section of the team's supporters suffered.

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63 minutes ago Moment blundering arsonist rips off pants after setting himself on fire on Christmas Day

The footage shows two men pouring a flammable liquid over the front of a burger business in Melbourne, Australia, early on Christmas morning - with one coming a cropper

Events

14 hours ago Ben Affleck has 'NO PLANS' to attend Sundance Film Festival alongside Jennifer Lopez for their movie premiere

Ben, 52, is one of multiple credited producers on Kiss of the Spider Woman, which stars Jennifer, 55, in the role of Aurora a.k.a. Ingrid Luna.

Culture

17 hours ago Trapped astronauts show first cracks with haunting plea from International Space Station

On Wednesday, Butch Wilmore and Sunita Williams joined fellow astronauts Nick Hague and Don Pettit at the ISS to share more details about their lives in space.

Technology

23 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

23 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

85 minutes ago Cammy Devlin attracts Hearts transfer interest as fee clubs feel they must pay for Tynecastle exit 'revealed'

It is believed Portsmouth and MLS outfit New York City are keen suitors

Politics

3 hours ago Costa del Sol tourist poisoning scandal as disgruntled hotel worker faces jail 'for pouring bleach over buffet dinner out of revenge for losing her job'

Police and prosecutors have said the 50-year-old woman was told her contract was not going to be renewed at the Costa del Sol hotel before she carried out the cruel act.

Society

76 minutes ago I won a stunning £4million riverside mansion in Lake District beauty spot with Omaze

Hannah Drury, 42, was left 'speechless' when she discovered she had scooped the riverside bolthole in the Lake District.

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10 hours ago The future of English rugby HENRY POLLOCK on emulating Luke Littler, marathons in the desert and the eight Under

NIK SIMON: In the rugby world, England's Under 20 World Cup winners are demonstrating their own prowess at senior level. Pollock is one of the shining lights, invited down to Twickenham this week.

Sport

65 minutes ago Driver issues urgent warning to lock car doors when behind the wheel after frightening incident left her 'shaken'

The young woman took to the app to urge others to remain vigilant after claiming a man attempted to break into her vehicle in West London this week.

Events

15 hours ago Dancing On Ice's Ferne McCann says she 'trusts supportive pro skating partner Brendyn Hatfield with her life' as she prepares for first live show after detailing problems in her personal life

It comes shortly after Ferne got candid about her 'tough' relationship with fiancé Lorri Haines, 33, and how the pair are juggling their blended families with their busy careers.

Culture

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

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

Science

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

What you need to know if you flight is delayed or cancelled due to snow, including compensation and refunds

Transport

86 minutes ago How many times it's normal to get up in the night to pee, according to your age

About 70 per cent of people over the age of 70 have nocturia - the need to go to the toilet in the middle of the night. But when is it a sign of something more serious?

Politics

4 hours ago Jurgen Klopp's final Liverpool 'regret' as Arne Slot decision 'attracts two clubs'

Jurgen Klopp did little wrong while he was the manager of Liverpool, but there is one thing the German said he regretted during his final campaign - and Arne Slot hasn't rectified it

Society

93 minutes ago He made almost £700,000 dealing drugs but will only have to pay back a tiny proportion of that

Klodian Zefi, 36, of Cardiff, was part of an organised crime group which traded in huge quantities of cocaine and cannabis

Economics

13 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.

Sport

65 minutes ago Gavin Newsom's shocking reaction to woman who chased him down to demanding wildfire answers

The California Governor apologized and claimed to be trying to reach the president on the phone when he was accosted by the emotional woman.

Events

17 hours ago Coleen Rooney models nautical stripes as she attends the launch of her Applied Nutrition pop up shop with newly sacked husband Wayne

The WAG, 38, was all smiles as she launched her heath and wellness range with the brand following her success on I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here!

Culture

24 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

24 hours ago Revealed: The most turbulent flight routes and airports of 2024, with Mendoza to Santiago worst overall and Denver and Turin among the hubs where bumpy journeys are likely

The rankings have been drawn up by turbulence forecast website turbli.com, which analysed around 10,000 short and long-haul routes connecting the 550 largest airports in the world.

Transport

95 minutes ago Britain came 'unsettlingly close' to rolling power cuts this week, reveals ex

Britain should brace for blackouts as the country becomes increasingly reliant on renewable energy, a former Cabinet minister has warned. Lord Frost raised fears about the net-zero crusade.

Politics

5 hours ago Paris Hilton emotionally returns to charred Malibu beach house after being destroyed in LA fires: 'Truly indescribable'

It comes just one day after the TV personality, 43, confirmed that she saw the property 'burn to the ground on live TV.'

Society

1 hour ago Kyle Walker's wife Annie Kilner 'is considering scrapping her £27million divorce bid and had moved him back into the family home

The England and Manchester City star, 34, was kicked out of the family home after secretly fathering a second child with his ex Lauryn Goodman, 33.

Economics

23 hours ago Nottingham Forest's merry band of misfits: How the Premier League's big surprise team took unpopular players and manager from the rich... and the incredible stat behind 100/1 dream run

Their manager and lots of their players tasted failure at the big clubs and had a point to prove when they arrived at Forest. Now, many of them are thriving while their grand old sides flounder.

Sport

69 minutes ago Seven migrants rescued from lorry after man inside begged police for help

Six men and one woman had been in the lorry for 18 hours when it was located in Cottenham, Cambridgeshire,on Tuesday, January, 7.

Events

23 hours ago Small detail in this photo of reigning Australian Open champions proves just how well paid tennis's best stars are

Both are hot favourites to once again clinch their titles, with world No 1, Sabalenka, riding an excellent vein of form coming into the next fortnight, having won at the Brisbane International.

Culture

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

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

Science

24 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

1 hour ago Kate Cross hoping 2023 successes can embolden England ahead of the Ashes

The action starts this weekend.

Politics

5 hours ago Novak Djokovic’s claim he ate ‘poisoned’ food in 2022 Melbourne hotel detention ‘possible but very unlikely’, experts say

Doubt cast on tennis former world number one’s comments in GQ interview as debate reopens about handling of visa sagaGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastExperts have cast doubt on Novak Djokovic’s claim that he was “poisoned” by the food he ate in hotel immigration detention during his Australian Open visa saga, suggesting it is possible but unlikely.Interviews with the former world number one ahead of the 2025 Australian Open have reopened public debate about the chain of events in 2022, with Australian tennis star Nick Kyrgios saying his home country had “treated [Djokovic] like shit” by cancelling his visa in 2022.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking news email Continue reading...

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2 hours ago Sainsbury's jobs: how much are staff paid as UK supermarket announces 5% pay rises

From higher hourly rates to full-time pay boosts, supermarket staff will benefit 🎉

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24 hours ago Manchester United's underfire coach has a chance to silence the critics this weekend

Man Utd conceded twice from corners at Arsenal just over a month ago but they have a chance to put that right this weekend.

Sport

72 minutes ago The North Korean soldiers used as 'human mine detectors' in Putin's war: Kim Jong

The soldiers are deployed across a battlefield until they are blown up one after another, according to Lieutenant Colonel 'Leopard' of Ukraine's 33rd 'Big Cats' battalion.

Events

24 hours ago Lily Allen breaks down as she confirms split from husband David Harbour admitting she 'can only focus on her pain right now' and will be taking a break from showbiz

Lily Allen has confirmed her split from husband David Harbour in a new podcast as she detailed her fragile state of mind during a 'tough period'.

Culture

25 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 Spencer Matthews admits it feels like they're 'first dating' again as he and wife Vogue Williams enjoy child free getaway after he stepped down from podcast and admitted to arguments

The couple, who share three children, are currently on holiday as part of a New Year's Resolution to spend more time just the two of them.

Politics

8 hours ago Bella Hadid reacts to childhood home burning down as she shares photo of mom Yolanda Hadid's mansion in flames

Bella Hadid shared a heartbreaking photo of her childhood home burning down amid the ongoing fires tearing through Los Angeles. 

Society

2 hours ago Inside the barn Richard Hammond was 'banished to' on £7m Bollitree Castle after his split from wife of 28 years Mindy... after he broke her golden rule for living together

Last year, Richard hinted at tensions in the marriage when he gave fans a tour of a granary barn he converted in the grounds of the castle.

Economics

34 hours ago Arsenal transfer briefing: SAMI MOKBEL reveals the latest on Alexander Isak pursuit and the reasons why Gunners did not sign a striker last summer

SAMI MOKBEL: Mikel Arteta has built a superb squad, one that can more than hold its own against the finest in Europe, but it's missing something - a certain magic.

Sport

73 minutes ago Peter Jones and Dragons' Den judges left shocked at bizarre pitch as they ask: 'Did you actually just say those words?'

Katriona Shovlin, 32, set up Hen Weekend Chicken Boarding from her home in Upchurch, Kent, in 2023 and pitched the idea to Dragons' Den judges on last night's episode.

Events

25 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

26 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 Claudia Winkleman says style is influenced by Anita Dobson and Demis Roussos

She will host The Graham Norton Show in February, while Norton is in Australia.

Politics

10 hours ago Take That star Mark Owen and his family forced to flee LA home amid wildfires

The 52-year-old singer, his wife, his three children, and their animals had to immediately evacuate after they awoke to 'helicopters, thick black smoke and winds howling'.

Society

2 hours ago Heartwarming moment Luke Littler and his sister surprise friends in Benidorm as the teenage star jets off to spend his £500,000 winnings after World Championship triumph

Littler, 17, overcame Michael van Gerwen 7-3 in last Friday's final at Alexandra Palace, as he went one better than 12 months earlier when he was beaten by Luke Humphries in the final.

Economics

89 minutes ago Horrifying moment huge rats 'who killed widow's beloved dog' jump from floor to kitchen counters

Edna O'Hara, from Middlesbrough, first became aware of rodents scuttling across her oven and kitchen worktops on December 10 after spotting them on Ring doorbell footage

Events

29 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

2 hours ago Sainsbury's to hike wages as Taste the Difference range lifts retailer to record Christmas

The supermarket giant said its staff would receive a five per cent pay hike over the coming year, split into two separate increases to help 'navigate a challenging cost environment.'

Politics

12 hours ago Extraordinary Debut novels to be reading in January: Confessions by Catherine Airey, The Three Lives of Cate Kay by Kate Fagan, How to Sleep at Night by Elizabeth Harris

Sara Lawrence reviews the best Debuts out now.

Society

3 hours ago Coronation Street star Simon Gregson 'SPLITS' from wife Emma Gleave and 'could be forced to sell home if he don't pay back £250,000 loan'

The Coronation Street actor, 50, must repay Simon Gregson Productions a sum of £1,500 per month, according to official papers.

Economics

90 minutes ago Scientists discover a diet that can bulletproof the gut against food poisoning

University of Cambridge researchers said eating one nutrient helped nurture beneficial bacteria that naturally live in our guts, helping protect against those might invade via contaminated food.

Events

35 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

2 hours ago Afghanistan cricket match should go ahead, Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy says

MPs and peers have called for the ECB to boycott the fixture in objection to the Taliban’s ongoing assault on women’s rights in the country.

Politics

13 hours ago Legendary noughties pop star looks completely different as she promotes new single in her hometown

In a clip shared to Instagram, she was seen wearing a black top, jeans, black beanie and jacket as she sang the old tune In My Liverpool Home.

Society

3 hours ago AD FEATURE: A&E doctor reveals the ideal way to get speedy treatment this winter

There are a range of NHS options available to help you access the right care in the right place

Economics

98 minutes ago Now Harriet Harman joins calls for a  new inquiry into grooming gangs as pressure mounts on Keir Starmer

The party grandee suggested the Government should show an 'openness' to a future probe, although she said the PM was 'right' to resist a repeat of previous work.

Events

2 hours ago Reform MPs including Nigel Farage paid thousands by Elon Musk’s X for posting on site

The scheme has been branded an ‘unholy alliance’ between the right-wing and billionaire Musk

Politics

15 hours ago Candy Spelling's $23M Malibu beach house destroyed in LA fires as star mourns 'massive loss'

Candy Spelling has lost her Malibu beach house in the California wildfires that have swept through Los Angeles. The 79-year-old icon's 7-bedroom oceanside retreat is now reduced to rubble and ash.

Society

3 hours ago Sainsbury’s give workers surprise pay increase after huge Christmas sales

Sainsbury’s told shareholders it is on track to increase its profits for the year, in line with previous targets.

Economics

1 hour ago RuPaul makes his first public statement since The Vivienne's tragic death as he pays tribute to the entertainer who was 'all about love' while opening DragCon London

The RuPaul's Drag Race UK winner's death last week at the age of 32 has plunged the drag community into mourning.

Events

3 hours ago The Budget is coming back to bite us: Reeves did nothing to fix the foundations, says ALEX BRUMMER

One can understand why the Chancellor was happy to let her chief secretary to the Treasury take the heat for the crash in confidence in gilt-edged stock and the pound.

Politics

15 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

3 hours ago Culture Secretary says England cricket match against Afghanistan SHOULD go ahead as a boycott over Taliban's 'medieval' treatment of women would be 'counterproductive'

Lisa Nandy argued that a boycott of the Champions Trophy one-day game in Pakistan next month would be 'counterproductive'.

Economics

1 hour ago Tom Hanks' $26M cliffside Pacific Palisades mansion narrowly avoids LA fire

Tom Hanks' $26million home in the Pacific Palisades narrowly avoided the raging LA wildfire wreaking unimaginable havoc on the celeb-loved enclave.

Events

3 hours ago Gino D'Acampo gushes over 31 year relationship with wife Jessica and posts loved

Gino D'Acampo shared a loved-up snaps with his wife Jessica as they celebrated her birthday on a ski trip while the presenter battles a harassment storm.

Politics

16 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.

Society

4 hours ago Man who sold his house to fund fitness business breaks down in tears on Dragons' Den

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

Economics

2 hours ago Dua Lipa is forced to flee LA following a 'scary couple of days' while fellow Brits James Bourne, Mark Owen and TOWIE legend spark concern amid wildlife horror

The British-Albanian singer, 29, Busted's James Bourne, Take That's Mark Owen and TOWIE legend Liam 'Gatsby' Blackwell have all had to evacuate as the wildfires continue to sweep through LA.

Events

3 hours ago Sainsbury's announces major pay rise for staff following 'biggest ever' Christmas season

Grocery sales rose by 4.1 pc over Christmas

Politics

16 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.

Society

10 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.

Economics

2 hours ago Police hunt for two men in appeal to find missing mother, 43, and son, seven, who vanished from Richmond seven months ago

Karima Mahmoud, 43, and Adam Glanville were last seen together on June 3 in Richmond, West London. Police have now released an image of two men they think may have information on the disappearance.

Events

3 hours ago Stuart Hogg's wife says shamed rugby star has 'had absolutely no punishment' as he receives 'soft' sentence for five

The 32-year-old former Scotland captain was yesterday spared jailed after he pleaded guilty to a single charge of domestic abuse between 2019 and 2024.

Politics

16 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

10 hours ago Richard Hammond's wife Mindy 'wants to keep £7million Bollitree Castle in the divorce' after he confirms end of their 28

The Top Gear star, 55, confirmed the end of their 28-year marriage on Thursday.

Economics

2 hours ago LA fires live tracker: Map shows where hellish California infernos are heading next

A huge section of southern California was ablaze Tuesday night as the Pacific Palisades fire continued to spread , a fire map shows.

Events

4 hours ago Mark Wright's heartbreaking message as Michelle Keegan supports his sister Jessica after family loss

The couple responded after his sister Jessica took to social media to pay tribute

Politics

18 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

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

10 hours 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.

Economics

2 hours ago Kenneth Fire burns over 1,000 acres as LA wildfires enter fourth day with at least 10 dead and arrests made for arson and looting: Live updates

Follow Daily Mail's coverage of the California fires as blazes continue to rage across Los Angeles.

Events

4 hours ago Cosmetic expert reveals why your face looks 'dull and droopy' in January

Though the Christmas period is well and truly behind us, our skin still pays the price for a season of late nights in England's frosty weather, booze, and gorging on rich foods.

Politics

18 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 ANDREW NEIL: The economy's reeling from the disastrous Budget. Taxes or cuts are coming... and the big financial players I've talked to now all say it could spell the end of Labour

In the run-up to the General Election , Rachel Reeves boasted repeatedly of her qualifications for being Chancellor, even liberally embellishing her CV to bolster her credentials.

Economics

2 hours ago Shocking fate of Shamima Begum's ISIS bride friends and phone call that terrified family

Juvenile jihadi bride Shamima Begum continues to fight to come back to the UK from a camp in northern Syria, but what happened to her two schoolgirl friends who joined ISIS alongside her?

Events

4 hours ago Farage, Musk and Trump: they crave your attention. Don’t give it to them | Andy Beckett

Populist trolling thrives on the oxygen of publicity. It’s on all of us – media and voters – to start looking awayEven more than other forms of politics, populism needs an audience. Populist politicians want to be famous personalities, to make attention-getting claims and promises, to create new national myths. Like other ambitious but less ideological entertainers, they want their act to be widely noticed, and then requested again and again. Without a receptive audience, populism can just seem cranky and simplistic – little different from fringe political movements down the ages.In Britain, the US and many other democracies from India to Argentina, populism’s current dominant variant is rightwing, and much of its intended audience is the rightwing media. Conservative commentators, reporters and public intellectuals are constantly required to amplify populism’s messages and help maintain the public profiles of its leading figures. With only five Reform UK MPs, Nigel Farage needs the...

Politics

19 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

10 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

2 hours ago Two people charged with murdering baby found in cardiac arrest at home

Officers were called to a house in the New Bilton area of Rugby, after reports that a baby had suffered a cardiac arrest, on Tuesday 7, Warwickshire Police said.

Events

4 hours ago Estate agents exclude leasehold details and other vital information from online property listings

Many property adverts are not compliant with current legislation, which means people are left without crucial information in the early stages of buying a home.

Politics

19 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

11 hours ago Coronation Street's Simon Gregson 'could be forced to sell home if he doesn't pay back £250,000 loan'

The Coronation Street actor, 50, must repay Simon Gregson Productions a sum of £1,500 per month, according to official papers.

Economics

3 hours ago Abandoned Audi that sparked Regent Street bomb panic had been left with charging cable plugged in for a week

Frightened shoppers were seen fleeing the iconic London shopping street on Wednesday after suspicions had been raised about the vehicle.

Events

5 hours 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

Politics

21 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...

Society

11 hours ago Kyle Walker's wife Annie Kilner 'is considering scrapping her £27million divorce bid as footballer eyes up £400K per week move'

The England and Manchester City star, 34, was kicked out of the family home after secretly fathering a second child with his ex Lauryn Goodman, 33.

Economics

3 hours ago University hammer attack leaves eight injured as female student in her 20s goes on rampage through Tokyo campus

A woman in her 20s, who is reportedly a student at Hosei University, was arrested after being stopped by university staff, according to Japanese media.

Events