95 minutes ago Elon Musk's British family tree revealed: The world's richest man has a long line of British relatives... no wonder he's so obsessed with us!

EXCLUSIVE: The world's richest man has a handful of cousins living mainly in the north of England while another branch of the family settled in rural Gloucestershire.

Politics

3 hours ago ‘My best friend and I married each other as kids on holiday at the beach. It would be the closest she would come to a real wedding’

Summer holidays are a time of memory-making. We asked Guardian writers and contributors to share some of the summer holiday photos that transport them back to a simpler timeMore summer essentialsGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastIt had always been Harriet’s dream to get married more than mine. I’ll never forget us as little girls on summer holidays, stretched out on twin beds, poring over her magazine cutouts of white wedding dresses, multi-tiered cakes and overflowing bouquets.We would muse what our husbands’ names would be and how many children we would have. They would be born at the same time, so they could grow up together as best friends. Just like we had. Continue reading...

Society

3 hours ago Lanarkshire councils will share more than £1.5 billion in funding over next year

Under the Local Government Settlement, North Lanarkshire Council will receive £869.7 million with £805.8 million allocated to South Lanarkshire.

Economics

1 hour ago Heartbreaking final words of LA man who died clutching garden hose to fight flames

A California man who died trying to put out the flames encroaching his property with a garden hose uttered tragic final words to his sister: 'Let me just sit here.'

Sport

2 hours ago WAGs claim they were harassed and 'touched without consent' by large groups of Saudi Arabian men during Real Madrid match in the country

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

Events

70 minutes ago Poignant short film Clodagh shows ‘how art can change people’, says director Portia A Buckley

Oscar-longlisted film captures powerful moment someone’s life is changed ‘by seeing a form of artistic expression’

Culture

5 hours ago Paris accuses Algeria of trying to humiliate France by refusing to admit a deported influencer

French Interior Minister Bruno Retailleau has accused Algeria of “trying to humiliate France” after the North African country refused to admit one of its nationals who was being deported

Technology

1 hour ago Nurse fired for 'bizarre' and 'disgusting' act that stunned patient and left supporters PRAYING for his health

A nurse at an Iowa hospital committed a 'bizarre' and 'unhinged' act next to a man suffering congenital heart disease in a viral video that got her fired.

Science

66 minutes ago Logistics company seeking approval to carry out alterations to its Eurocentral base

Maritime Transport, which operates a network of rail freight terminals and employs around 3000 staff, has applied to North Lanarkshire Council for planning permission to proceed with various work

Transport

1 hour ago Trump avoids jail in hush money sentence but is set to be first felon president

The president-elect criticized prosecutors and labeled the case a ‘witch hunt’ in his final remarks

Politics

6 hours ago You can secure a beach hut in one of Wales' most prized and stunning locations

The council has said it's 'one of the most important annual draws for one of its treasured assets' and this is how you can take part and potentially secure your own hut

Society

4 hours ago 'I tried £10 tool to stop face sagging – people can't get over my real age'

A woman stunned online commenters when she revealed her real age on TikTok – and people were delighted when she posted about how she stays looking so young

Economics

7 hours ago Emmerdale fans spot wedding ring clue as they 'work out' who gets trapped in frozen lake

Emmerdale fans are convinced they know which character will die in the upcoming car crash after spotting a huge clue in the latest publicity photos for the soap

Sport

2 hours ago Listen live to TikTok’s final pleas against possible ban in Supreme Court

Watch live as the US Supreme Court hears oral arguments in a bid by TikTok and its parent company, ByteDance, to block a law intended to force the sale of the app by 19 January or face a ban on national security grounds.

Events

96 minutes ago Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt's daughter Shiloh, 18, stuns with dance routine amid parents' divorce settlement

In a new clip circulating on the internet, and re-posted by blogger Perez Hilton, Shiloh can be seen dancing her heart out to the song APT. by ROSÉ & Bruno Mars.

Culture

2 hours ago Biden slaps his final sanctions on Russia in move putting pressure on Trump

The outgoing Biden administration is hitting vessels in Russia's 'shadow fleet' and big oil producing firms with new sanctions meant to raise the costs of Putin's war on Ukraine.

Politics

9 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

6 hours 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.

Economics

9 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.

Sport

2 hours ago What was the ‘Pizzagate’ conspiracy theory that Edgar Welch believed in as gunman is killed by police?

Edgar Maddison Welch, who was shot dead by North Carolina police Saturday in a seemingly unrelated incident, stormed Comet Ping Pong pizzeria in Washington D.C. in 2016 with an AR-15 assault rifle

Events

2 hours ago For Elton John, 'Never Too Late' isn't just a documentary and song — it is a life mantra

Capturing Sir Elton John’s 50-year career is a herculean task

Culture

2 hours ago I went on the Graceland tour that allows you to get closer to Elvis than ever before

As Memphis prepares to celebrate the 90th birthday of the King of Rock’n’Roll, superfan Zoey Goto discovers the inner world of Elvis on a new behind-the-scenes experience of his home – including rides on the mansion’s horses and rummaging through the archives

Politics

10 hours ago Debenhams reduces 'stunning' £72 heater to £23 that's perfect for any home without a fireplace

"Stunning, really pleased with it. Flame creates a beautiful calm feeling to the room"

Society

7 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

13 hours ago Arsenal transfer news: Mikel Arteta's Alexander Isak plan emerges as Man Utd move for target

Arsenal suffered a disappointing 2-0 home defeat to Newcastle in the first leg of their Carabao Cup semi-final with an FA Cup clash against Manchester United up next

Sport

2 hours ago Young mum charged with murdering her baby daughter cuddles cat in new photos

Kinga Wydrzynska, who is accused alongside her partner Michal Stasiak of killing her little daughter Isabella Stasiak, has been pictured for the first time today

Events

2 hours ago When cruises go horribly wrong – from harrowing 'falling man' photo to 'sewage on walls'

WARNING, DISTRESSING CONTENT: From cold and starving passengers turning into 'savages' over cucumber sandwiches to 33 people losing thier lives before the captain was jailed, below we look at some cruise ship disasters

Culture

2 hours ago Babygirl review: Nicole Kidman is stunning but this film is woefully overrated

Nicole Kidman delivers yet another powerhouse performance, but Babygirl is more sclerotic than erotic

Politics

13 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

8 hours ago DWP confirms exactly how Cold Weather Payments are paid and who is eligible

Cold Weather Payments have been activated this week as the mercury plummets to bitterly cold lows - and people living in these postcodes are entitled to it.

Economics

21 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

3 hours ago Rare mass protests break out in China over teenage death plunge 'cover up' as crowds charge riot cops who respond with brutal violence

Footage on social media captured demonstrators clashing with authorities in China's Shaanxi province in the protest outside a school where a student died earlier in the month.

Events

3 hours ago Giant sculpture inspired by the sun to go on display at National Trust properties

Luke Jerram’s latest work, entitled Helios, includes the sound of the sun captured by Nasa.

Culture

2 hours ago Moment private jet crew spot stunning spherical UFO in night skies over Florida

Flight attendant Cassandra Martin caught on camera the scary moment that a jet crew spotted a mysterious spherical object flying above them thousands of feet over the Bahamas.

Politics

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

One woman stuck inside the Tan Hill Inn in North Yorkshire since snow cut it off from the outside world has missed the birth of her grandchild - and another missed their daughter's 18th birthday

Society

23 hours ago Brooklyn Beckham shares 'devastating' photo of L.A wildfires from $3.8million condo

Brooklyn Beckham has broken his silence on the Los Angeles wildfires, which are happening near the home he shares with his wife Nicola Peltz.

Economics

22 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

Sport

3 hours ago In their own words: AP photographers explain how selected images capture warming world

Around the globe, Associated Press photographers in 2024 documented what scientists on Friday said was the hottest year on record, the latest in a long string of heat milestones that have been shattered in recent years as the burning of gas, coal and oil accelerate global warming.

Events

3 hours ago ‘They created a Vegas in 10 years’: photographing the hedonistic gambling mecca of Macau

Photographer Adam Lampton discusses capturing the vice, cash and sheer excess of the special administrative region of China – a place built on contradictions“I am not a huge gambler,” says Adam Lampton. “The first time I went to Macau, fresh out of grad school, I didn’t have any money to spare – it all went on camera film. People take it all very seriously, so I was too intimidated to sit down and be the white guy who didn’t know what the hell he was doing.”As a non-gambler in Macau, the American photographer would have been an oddity – most tourists go there to “play”, hoping Lady Luck glances their way. The former Portuguese colony, now a special administrative region of China, is the world’s gambling mecca. Located on China’s south-east coast, just across the water from Hong Kong, Macau’s gambling revenues often put the US’s “Sin City” in the shade. The Macau government expects its gaming revenues to hit about $27bn in 2024, while declining Nevada looks set to fall below 2023’s r...

Culture

2 hours ago Sinclair C5 fans gather to celebrate ‘iconic’ vehicle’s 40th anniversary

Fifteen of the vehicles were driven at Friday’s event at Alexandra Palace in north London.

Politics

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

It's in one of Wales' most recognisable locations

Society

26 hours ago 'I bought north London house for £850K but shock discovery now means it's worthless'

Daniel Bruce and his neighbours were left with unsellable, uninsurable homes and their warranty provider is still yet to agree to a payout - despite persistent leaks and collapsing ceilings

Economics

26 hours ago Erskine school pupils preparing to face final hurdle in big mental health challenge

The pupils from Park Mains High School have been participating in The Polar Academy’s programme and are set to embark on an arctic sledge-hauling expedition to East Greenland.

Sport

3 hours ago Charity shares harrowing photos of animals injured in devastating LA wildfires

Pasadena Humane - an LA-based animal shelter - said it has taken in over 300 animals due to evacuations, while its staff and volunteers are 'working nonstop' to help with their care.

Events

3 hours ago Darts sensation Luke Littler stuns bar after turning up at Benidorm competition

Teenage darts sensation Luke Littler has headed to sunny Benidorm for a well-deserved break.

Politics

20 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

26 hours ago 'I bought north London home for £850K but shock discovery now means it's worthless'

'I bought north London home for £850K but shock discovery now means it's worthless'  The Mirror

Economics

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

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

Sport

3 hours ago Watch live: Outside US Supreme Court as TikTok’s final pleas against possible ban heard

Watch live as the US Supreme Court hears oral arguments in a bid by TikTok and its parent company, ByteDance, to block a law intended to force the sale of the app by 19 January or face a ban on national security grounds.

Events

5 hours ago Harrowing before and after photos show the full extent of damage caused by devastating LA wildfires

Huge swathes of LA and its coastline are seen laid to waste in the graphic pictures, with countless houses and structures having imploded under the ferocious heat and power of the fires

Culture

4 hours ago Quadrantid meteor shower: Where, when and how to spot stunning phenomenon in UK skies tonight

The Quadrantids meteor shower from the 2003 EH1 asteroid is dubbed by NASA as the most spectacular of the year and is still visible for another two days from dark sky areas of the UK

Politics

24 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

29 hours ago Love It Or List It viewers slam 'ugly box' loft conversion on roof of stunning £330,000 period property in sought

On last night's episode of the Channel 4 renovation programme, Kirstie Allsopp and Phil Spencer visited Katy and Carl in Chester, who were looking to upgrade their family home.

Economics

34 hours ago Liam Boyce nearing Hearts transfer exit as striker holds talks over Northern Ireland return to end 'difficult' final year

A switch to Derry City could be sealed over the weekend as Jambos look to free up space in the wage budget

Sport

3 hours ago New photo issued of missing woman who left home in the cold almost a week ago

Lynda has been missing for six days

Events

8 hours ago Spandau Ballet’s Gary Kemp releases AI generated music video for new single

The black and white video features shots of animals, a shrine to a woman, and a spiral staircase.

Culture

4 hours ago Rodrigo Bentancur reason for sudden collapse is confirmed, as Tottenham manager Ange Postecoglou issues positive update on his condition

The Uruguayan was substituted in the first half of Tottenham's Carabao Cup semi-final first leg clash with Liverpool after a lengthy delay in which the player received treatment on the pitch.

Politics

25 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

31 hours ago Ayrshire carer accepted cash from the son of a service user to buy cannabis for him

Eleanor Riddex, of Irvine, took the money via a bank transfer while employed as a care at home assistant by North Ayrshire Council.

Economics

4 hours ago Court annuls marriage after Melbourne bride says wedding was ‘sham’ to boost groom’s Instagram

Bride told court she was tricked into wedding in Sydney after being told it was a social media stunt

Events

15 hours ago Spacecraft beams back riveting photos after buzzing Mercury’s north pole

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

Culture

5 hours ago Kate Middleton is the perfect 'modern and relatable royal' by opting for classic 'basics' in birthday photo, style experts claim

The sweet post was shared with an unseen picture of the Princess of Wales taken by royal photographer Matt Porteous, in Windsor, last summer.

Politics

33 hours ago Two escaped lynx captured in the Highlands as illegal release branded 'highly irresponsible'

The lynx are believed to have been illegally released

Economics

5 hours ago Robin Propper claims Rangers have NOT gone backwards since stunning win over Celtic

The Rangers fans fumed after the full-time whistle at Dens Park but the defender is backing Philippe Clement

Events

19 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

5 hours ago Luke Littler turns up at darts competition in BENIDORM to stun drinkers at pub

Teenage sensation Luke Littler has jetted off to Benidorm for a sunshine break where he watched his big brother in a darts competition

Politics

33 hours ago Two lynx captured in the Highlands as illegal release branded 'highly irresponsible'

The lynx are believed to have been illegally released

Economics

5 hours ago Earth records hottest year ever in 2024 as temperature passes 1.5C warning threshold

The last time the mercury got this high was back in 1850, according to the national forecaster

Events

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

Readers Gallery January 2025: A selection of beautiful pictures from around Scotland taken by contributors to The Scotsman Readers Gallery

Culture

5 hours ago Get Kate Middleton's chic look for less with £18 checked scarf that looks just like hers

In honour of Kate Middleton's birthday yesterday, Prince William posted a touching tribute to Kate on Instagram, and we've found an £18 alternative to the princess' chic check scarf in the photo

Politics

34 hours ago Kate Middleton is honoured by jewellery designer with stunning £27 earrings for her birthday after her 'compassionate' act for the brand founder who faced tragedy

Ear Sass founder Sophie McGown reveals the earrings she has designed to honour the Princess of Wales in an exclusive interview with MailOnline.

Economics

6 hours ago CCTV captures twin sisters walking near Scottish river before disappearance

Police have issued an appeal in the search for missing sisters Eliza and Henrietta Huszti, who were last seen in Aberdeen city centre on 7 January 2025, three days ago.

Events

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

Readers Gallery January 2025: A selection of beautiful pictures from around Scotland taken by contributors to The Scotsman Readers Gallery

Culture

5 hours ago Louis Theroux stuns diners after 'braving the snow' to visit top restaurant

"What's he doing in Chapel?"

Politics

6 hours 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

28 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

6 hours ago New Caroline Flack documentary sees star's mum probe into 'unanswered questions'

A new documentary about the final months of TV presenter Caroline Flack's life will stream on Disney+, with her mother Christine taking a central role.

Politics

9 hours ago Newcastle fan, nine, is caught out skipping school for key match after Sky's cameras showed him beaming with delight at Geordie win

Sammy Scott, aged nine, travelled to London with dad Mark for the Carabao Cup semi-final first leg against Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium as they told his school he would be off ill.

Events

30 hours ago Man Utd fans left livid after realising they missed out on Lucas Bergvall in old photo

Manchester United fans have been left infuriated after old photos reveal that 18-year-old Tottenham Hotspur ace Lucas Bergvall could have been a Red Devil

Culture

7 hours ago Two more big cats spotted in wild in Scottish Highlands hours after pair captured

Two more lynx have been spotted on the loose in the Highlands where another pair were captured on Thursday - as police warned members of the public not to approach the animals

Politics

9 hours ago ITV Emmerdale confirms deadly ice stunt as car crash leaves several villagers fighting for lives

The ITV soap have released new pictures teasing what's to come this February

Events

30 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

8 hours ago Looking for a 'peaceful' holiday destination? This is the place to book

This country has been named as the world's most peaceful and has stunning beaches and fewer tourists

Politics

10 hours ago North Korea benefiting from troops fighting alongside Russia, US issues grave warning

Pyongyang’s military ties with Russia ‘rendering it more capable of waging war against its neighbours’

Events

34 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

8 hours ago Jake Quickenden welcomes 2nd baby and shares adorable first pics and unique name

Jake Quickenden and his wife of two years, Sophie, have welcomed their second baby together, and the proud father has shared some adorable first photos and their unique name choice

Politics

10 hours ago Search for missing twin sisters as CCTV captures them heading towards river at 2am

Eliza and Henrietta Huszti, both 32, have gone missing from their home in Aberdeen city centre in Scotland and were last seen on CCTV just after 2am on Tuesday

Events

34 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.

Culture

9 hours ago North Lanarkshire Swifties in for treat as top Taylor Swift tribute show heading to Newmains

Totally Taylor is the electrifying tribute act dedicated to bringing the magic of Taylor Swift’s music to life on stage.

Politics

10 hours ago Hollywood sign fire: Horror as AI image of landmark alight in 'apocalyptic' wildfires goes viral

The latest horror blaze erupted in the Hollywood Hills on Wendesday and lead to a number of fake photos and video going viral online - which appeared to show the world-famous structure on fire

Events

9 hours ago BBC Sound of 2025: Chappell Roan kicks off the new year by topping the BBC’s annual list

The Midwest Princess continues her triumphant 2024 early in the new year 👑

Politics

10 hours ago Appeals court rules Jack Smith report can be released but Merrick Garland still has a fight on his hands

The special counsel handed in his final report days before Trump returns to the White House

Events