1 hour ago 2024 was hottest year on record for world’s land and oceans, US scientists confirm

Noaa says last year was the warmest since records began in 1850 and Nasa concurs: ‘The long-term trends are very clear’It was the hottest year ever recorded for the world’s lands and oceans in 2024, US government scientists have confirmed, providing yet another measure of how the climate crisis is pushing humanity into temperatures we have previously never experienced.Last year was the hottest in global temperature records stretching back to 1850, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (Noaa announced, with the worldwide average 1.46C (2.6F) warmer than the era prior to humans burning huge volumes of planet-heating fossil fuels. Continue reading...

Politics

8 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

3 hours ago New mortgage rate blow to Britons as Labour's economy is hammered again: Rachel Reeves defies jibes she has 'lost the plot' to head for China

The yield on 10-year gilts rose further to 4.85 per cent this morning, while for 30-year the level was up to 5.41 per cent. And the problems gathered pace at lunchtime.

Economics

28 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

45 minutes ago Moment captured Albanian drugs lord exposed in Mail's 'Narcos' documentary for flooding UK with cocaine is flown home to face justice after 27 YEARS on the run

Dritan Rexhepi, nicknamed the 'King of Cocaine', had been on the run for over 27 years and was wanted in four countries.

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8 hours ago This Morning faces backlash from fans as they fume ITV is 'ruining' popular BBC show

This Morning viewers were not impressed with the ITV show on Friday as they accused the daytime programme of 'ruining' BBC's The Traitors after a spoiler-filled interview

Culture

8 hours ago When will the Yellowstone supervolcano erupt next? Scientists pinpoint when it will blow

New research has revealed when Yellowstone's supervolcano will erupt next, as it now contains a higher volume of magma than it's previous three eruptions that formed the caldera

Science

30 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

2 hours ago Dan Ashworth suffers second blow after brutal Manchester United sacking

Dan Ashworth was sacked as Manchester United's sporting director after just five months in the role and his hopes of taking up a new role at Arsenal have now suffered a major blow

Politics

11 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

5 hours ago Martin Clunes shares harrowing farm ordeal as he opens up on the death of his sheep

Martin Clunes, 63, appeared on ITV's This Morning to discuss his new drama, Out There, but he also opened up on his farm and the 'annoying' animals he has to deal with

Economics

28 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

77 minutes ago Keir Starmer faces calls to pilot legal drug consumption rooms as first to open in UK

The Thistle drug consumption room - the first of its kind in the UK - will open in Glasgow on Monday in a bid to drive down Scotland's drug deaths rate

Events

8 hours ago ITV Love Island contestant suffers huge setback days before villa return

Curtis Pritchard will return to the Love Island villa for the second edition of All Stars on Monday evening, but the former contestant has been dealt a devastating blow

Culture

31 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

32 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

2 hours ago Rachel Reeves presses the flesh with China's communist leaders while Britain's economy 'faces 1970s

The Chancellor posed with Chinese finance minister Lan Fo'an in Beijing as she began her controversial trip to the Asian giant.

Politics

22 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

5 hours ago Debenhams shoppers bag £557 worth of Dr Botanicals skincare for 93% less in sale

Debenhams' sale is still in full swing and this beauty box contains a face serum worth £89 and a night cream worth £189

Economics

31 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

Sport

1 hour ago Coroner issues warning about antidepressants after suicide of royal’s husband

Thomas Kingston, son-in-law of Prince and Princess Michael of Kent, had been prescribed SSRIsA coroner has issued a warning about the effects of antidepressants prescribed by a Buckingham Palace doctor to the son-in-law of Prince and Princess Michael of Kent before his suicide.Thomas Kingston, 45, whose marriage to Lady Gabriella at Windsor Castle in 2019 was attended by the late Queen, killed himself last February after “suffering adverse effects of medication he had recently been prescribed”, an inquest found last month. Continue reading...

Events

12 hours ago ITV Good Morning Britain's Kate Garraway announces 'breaking news' minutes into show

Good Morning Britain's Kate Garraway announced 'breaking news' minutes into Friday's episode amid the devastating California wildfires

Culture

2 hours ago Woman who married a rag doll announces she's pregnant with 'fourth child'

Meirivone Rocha Moraes, 37, who is married to a ragdoll and has a growing family of dolls, announced she is pregnant with her 'fourth child' in a bizarre new TikTok video

Politics

23 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

32 hours ago Transfer news LIVE! Man Utd announcement imminent; Arsenal eye Mbeumo; terms agreed; Chelsea, Liverpool latest

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

Sport

1 hour ago Millions face mobile phone blackout crash that will kill internet access

Up to 4.3 million people using older devices could lose access to the internet when 3G is switched off

Events

14 hours ago Bank of Dave 2 cast: who is in Netflix film and where do you recognise actors from?

The cast of Bank of Dave 2 features many familiar faces 📺

Culture

2 hours ago Gay men can train as priests but must be celibate, say Italian bishops

Move marks shift in views but sexually active gay men will not be admitted to Roman Catholic seminariesGay men will be allowed to train as priests in Roman Catholic seminaries, so long as they observe celibacy, according to new guidelines announced by the Italian Bishops Conference (CIE).The decision marks a shift from the view previously held by Pope Francis that gay men should not be admitted to seminaries owing to the risk of them leading a double life. Continue reading...

Politics

26 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

6 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

36 hours ago Graham Potter makes footballing return as West Ham boss two years after Chelsea gig

West Ham have announced Graham Potter will be their new head coach, two years after his last gig as a manager when he was sacked by Chelsea

Sport

2 hours ago LA fires: Brother's harrowing nine words to sister as she fled wildfires before he died

Shari Shaw urged her older brother Victor, 66, to escape as flames headed towards his 1960s bungalow in Altadena, California - but he wanted to stay, and tragically died

Events

30 hours ago Love Island All Stars twist as ITV bosses issue announcement days before launch show

12 familar faces are heading back to the Love Island villa in a bid to try and find 'the one' but the power is in the hand of the public on who couples up together

Culture

2 hours ago UK announces sanctions against figures close to Venezuelan president Maduro

It comes as Mr Maduro was sworn in for a third term as president on Friday.

Politics

28 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

Society

7 hours ago Cleaner left mortified after customer points out 'silly' carpet mistake

Karen Royle was left red-faced after her customer pointed out that a 'stain' she had been trying to scrub out of the carpet for five minutes was actually a reflection

Economics

2 hours ago Saving Torah scrolls and saying prayers, Los Angeles fires leave congregants without worship spaces

Among the thousands of buildings destroyed in the Los Angeles wildfires were a mosque, a synagogue, a Catholic parish and a half-dozen Protestant churches

Events

32 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

2 hours ago Kyle Walker and Annie Kilner make final decision on marriage after 'divorce' plans

Kyle Walker and his wife Annie Kilner are said to have put a halt on their ongoing divorce conversations after his cheating but the Mirror can now reveal what's really happening

Politics

32 hours ago ‘We raised our children here’: The Hollywood stars whose homes have been ravaged in California wildfires

Anthony Hopkins, Anna Faris and Eugene Levy are among the stars whose properties have been reduced to rubble

Society

7 hours ago Thousands of military homes brought back into public ownership in £6bn deal

The Ministry of Defence has bought back some 36,347 houses from property firm Annington, reversing the 1996 privatisation process

Economics

2 hours ago Viktor Gyokeres transfer 'agreement' as Man United face unexpected battle

Latest Manchester United transfer news as Viktor Gyokeres' agreement with Sporting CP could leave United in four-way battle for his signature

Events

33 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

2 hours ago The best of CES 2025: The biggest and wildest announcements from the annual tech show

AI-boosted gaming chips, solar-powered cars and PS5 games you could smell were among the highlights at this year’s event

Politics

35 hours ago ‘Never go to bed on an argument’: Hamilton care home couple reveal secret to long and happy marriage on 73rd wedding anniversary

A couple who lives at HC-One Scotland’s Douglas View Care Home, in Hamilton, Lanarkshire, have been celebrating their 73rd Wedding Anniversary together.

Society

8 hours ago People on Basic State Pension of less than £406 each month could be due extra DWP payment

There are also 760,000 older people eligible for Pension Credit not claiming the £4,200 annual income top-up.

Economics

2 hours ago Jamie Lee Curtis faces backlash for ‘atrocious comparison’ of Palisades fire to Gaza

The Oscar-winning actor recently donated $1 million to a fire relief fund to support Los Angeles amid raging wildfires

Events

36 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

3 hours ago Venezuela’s Maduro sworn in amid outrage over alleged fraudulent election

US announces $65m bounty for arrest of president, who has led country since 2013 and failed to prove he won recent voteVenezuela’s authoritarian president, Nicolás Maduro, has been accused of a shameless, fraudulent power grab after swearing himself in for a third term despite domestic outrage and a chorus of international condemnation at his alleged theft of last year’s election.“This is a great victory for Venezuelan democracy,” the 62-year-old autocrat boasted during a sparsely attended oath-taking ceremony in Caracas that was boycotted by the leaders of democratic nations. Continue reading...

Politics

42 hours ago Simon Cowell submits plans for massive 'party barn' that is the size of a new build house to entertain A

Cowell, 64, is joining the likes of neighbours Kate Moss, Princess Beatrice and others by planning a new addition to his mansion in the fashionable rural enclave.

Society

8 hours ago Rangers v St Johnstone injury news: Up to 11 out of Ibrox clash as Philippe Clement dealt fresh injury blow

Here is the latest injury news ahead of Rangers vs St Johnstone in the Scottish Premiership at Ibrox this weekend.

Economics

2 hours ago Tragedy as British schoolboy, 12, is killed and five other members of his family including twin brother injured when BMW crashes off Belgian motorway during 'poor weather'

The accident involving the boy and his family happened on the E40 highway near Veurne at around 1am on January 8, according to Belgian media.

Events

36 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

3 hours ago US sees unemployment drop further after strong jobs report from the holidays

U.S. hiring picked up unexpectedly in December as employers added 256,000 jobs, another sign of the economy’s resilience in the face of high interest rates

Politics

43 hours ago Environment Secretary Steve Reed set to be confronted by angry farmers at conference TODAY

Environment Secretary Steve Reed is facing into a stormy reception today as he refuses to scrap inheritance tax on family farms.

Society

8 hours ago Ronnie O'Sullivan PULLS OUT of snooker's £350k Masters 24 hours after strange behaviour saw snooker star smash and bin cue during meltdown

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.

Economics

3 hours ago Jamie Lee Curtis SLAMMED for making 'devastating' comparison to the LA fires: 'Kind of unsettling'

Jamie Lee Curtis faced backlash after making a comparison between the LA wildfires and war-torn countries in the Middle East. She made the statement during a Q&A for The Last Showgirl.

Events

36 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

3 hours ago UK and Welsh governments to announce direction of travel to address decades of rail underinvestment in Wales

It builds on discussions between Welsh Transport Secretary Ken Skates his UK Government counterpart Heidi Alexander and Welsh Secretary Jo Stevens

Politics

8 hours 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.

Economics

4 hours ago Twin sisters, 32, were acting normally before they went missing on river footpath in early hours, says brother

Eliza and Henrietta Huszti - described by police as white, of slim build, with long, brown hair - left their home in Aberdeen city centre in the early hours of Tuesday morning.

Events

37 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

3 hours ago Natasha Hamilton's changing face over the years: Inside the Atomic Kitten star's jaw

In a recent picture she shared on Instagram, Natasha's changed appearance caught the attention from her fans as some admitted they couldn't even recognise her.

Politics

9 hours ago Price of resale tickets to be capped under plans to tackle touts after Oasis fans saw prices soar

The Government has announced the measures as part of a 'Plan for Change' to clamp down on touts, who are estimated to cost music fans an extra £145m a year

Economics

4 hours ago Missing sisters who vanished from Aberdeen seemed ‘fine’ in days prior to disappearance, says brother

Police Scotland issues urgent appeal for help finding siblings Eliza and Henrietta Huszti who brother says appeared ‘fine’ in days leading up to disappearance

Events

3 hours ago Alpine's Franco Colapinto says it all about Jack Doohan's ominous F1 chances

Alpine announced that former Williams driver Franco Colapinto has joined the team as a reserve driver in a move that casts concerns over Jack Doohan's F1 chances

Politics

9 hours 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

4 hours ago Richard Hammond's daughter Izzy, 24, reveals her father 'was barely human' and could not 'be a father figure' after first Top Gear crash as TV star announces end of his 28

Richard Hammond, 55, confirmed his split with Mindy, 59, on Thursday with insider claims that he has become increasingly harder to live after the two near-fatal car crashes.

Events

3 hours ago Dr Clare Bailey Mosley 'perfect' superfood breakfast takes just minutes to make

Dr Clare Bailey Mosley is a regular face on TV and an expert in helping people to improve their wellbeing through nutrition, and her breakfast recipe is easy to make and full of protein

Politics

9 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 🎉

Economics

4 hours ago Edinburgh woman tells of terror after teen gang jump her on bus home from work

'I first felt the impact to my jaw, then one of them grabbed my hair and slammed my head forward jamming my face between my seat and the window of the bus.'

Events

3 hours ago Falkirk Council announces plans to scrap free uplift for people on low incomes

Councillors have been told the service is costing too much to run and everyone must pay something

Politics

9 hours ago London Underwriters (LU) Announces Partnership with Draftrs Insurance on LU ONE to Deliver Professional Liability Coverage for Small Business Professional Service Firms

London Underwriters (LU) Announces Partnership with Draftrs Insurance on LU ONE to Deliver Professional Liability Coverage for Small Business Professional Service Firms  Coverager

Economics

4 hours ago The Traitors fans seething as Anna fails to pick up on obvious clue left by Minah

The Traitors has had BBC viewers gripped since the start but as the traitors tried to recruit Anna - they left a blatantly obvious clue which she failed to pick up on

Events

3 hours ago Fans Are Saying The Same Thing About NFL's London Schedule Announcement

Fans Are Saying The Same Thing About NFL's London Schedule Announcement  Athlon Sports

Politics

9 hours ago Richard Hammond's wife Mindy 'wants to keep' £7million family castle in divorce settlement

The Grand Tour star Richard Hammond and his wife, Amanda 'Mindy' Hammond, recently announced that they are to divorce after 28 years of marriage.

Economics

4 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

4 hours ago Coronation Street spoilers tease huge double exit as cast face mass exodus

Coronation Street spoilers for this week have teased another two exits on the ITV soap amid multiple stars leaving the programme

Politics

10 hours ago Richard Hammond's wife 'wants to keep £7m Bollitree Castle in divorce'

Richard Hammond and his wife Amanda 'Mindy' Hammond announced their split after 28 years of marriage, with reports suggesting that the couple are splitting assets

Economics

5 hours ago Disney+ announces new Caroline Flack documentary five years after her death

A new documentary film focusing on the life of late TV presenter Caroline Flack is currently in production and is set to be released on Disney+ in 2025

Events

4 hours ago England face Six Nations blow as flanker Sam Underhill needs ankle surgery

Underhill’s club Bath said there is no set timeframe on his recovery from the operation.

Politics

11 hours ago Richard Hammond's wife Mindy 'wants to keep £7million Bollitree Castle in the divorce'

Richard Hammond and his wife announced they were heading for a divorce - and it's now been reported Mindy ‘wants to keep the family's £7million Bollitree Castle’

Economics

5 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

4 hours ago King Charles new strategy to 'deploy' Princesses Beatrice and Princess Eugenie

Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie were once branded a "laughing stock" after a royal blunder but it's now been claimed that King Charles has a plan to keep the sisters semi in the royal fold

Politics

12 hours ago Man whose £600m fortune was thrown away in a bin bag says 'they have refused to learn' as he's dealt further blow

James Howells lost his court fight to recover the 8,000 Bitcoins from a Newport landfill site

Economics

5 hours ago Coroner issues warning about depression medication after Thomas Kingston death

Mr Kingston, the husband of Prince and Princess Michael of Kent’s daughter, ‘was suffering adverse effects of medication’, his inquest was told.

Events

4 hours ago Cristiano Ronaldo makes Man United 'request' as January transfer 'agreed'

Manchester United legend Cristiano Ronaldo faces an uncertain future at Al Nassr with his contract due to expire at the end of the season

Politics

13 hours ago Rachel Reeves 'to make severe spending cuts' as UK borrowing costs soar

An announcement is expected that could see 5% cuts increased

Economics

5 hours ago Jennifer Aniston and Chrissy Teigen: all the celebrity homes at risk from LA wildfires

Many celebrities homes have been burned downed in the LA wildfires - from Anthony Hopkins to Paris Hilton's. But other famous faces who might not have lost their homes yet still risk losing them

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