57 minutes ago ‘My whole city is gone’: As evacuations are lifted, LA residents are returning home to find nothing left

At least 10 people have been killed as the Palisades and Eaton fires continue to scorch the Los Angeles area

Politics

9 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

5 hours ago Shoppers have hours to get 70% off lingerie, toys and more in Lovehoney's winter sale

The iconic British brand has made huge discounts on hundreds of bedroom essentials but shoppers need to act quickly to get the savings

Economics

4 hours ago ‘Imagine if Messi coached Ronaldo’: how Murray 2.0 will need to adapt to flourish with Djokovic

Five months after retiring, the Scot is throwing himself into his work with the most successful men’s player of all timeAt the height of the Covid-19 lockdowns almost five years ago, Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray logged on to Instagram Live for a casual conversation from their homes. As some of their viewers began to send through questions, they were asked to list the first three things they do when they wake up. Djokovic went first: “Gratitude and prayer,” he said. “A couple of long, deep breaths. Hugging my wife if she’s still in bed and running to my children.”Murray, who seemed to be fighting hard to maintain a straight face throughout Djokovic’s response, offered his own contributions: “For me, too much information, but I go for a pee.” Continue reading...

Sport

52 minutes ago 'It was in the wrong place at the wrong time': Family describe moment Colchester zoo rhino attacked Zebra in fatal incident whilst their 18

Edward Bull, 44, described the moment a zebra was viciously attacked by a rhino whilst they visited the zoo with their 18-month-old son, saying the 'zebra was 'just [in the] wrong place at the wrong time.'

Events

26 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

75 minutes ago How Harvey Weinstein's British former wife stepped out of his monstrous shadow

Moving on after a bitter marital breakdown is never easy. But when your former husband was movie boss Harvey Weinstein finding new love must seem a task of Sisyphean proportions.

Politics

13 hours ago New mystery virus leaves hundreds of adults and children bald as health officials baffled

Hundreds of people have been left bald by a mystery virus, with health officials at a loss as to what has caused it with not much in common between all 15 villages where it's been seen

Society

5 hours ago Billionaire victim of Titan sub disaster left wife less than £100k for cruel reason

Shahzada Dawood was one of five people killed when the Titan submersible suffered a 'catastrophic implosion' but, despite being heir to a Pakistan business dynasty, has left very little to his wife, Christine

Economics

7 hours 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

81 minutes ago Zebra mauled to death by rhino in UK zoo horror as children watched on

Visitors including children are said to have watched in horror at the fight between the two animals this afternoon at Colchester Zoo in Essex.

Events

33 hours ago Experts claim China's HMPV virus outbreak could hit grim 43% mortality rate for some

Experts believe China's recent outbreak of HMPV could reach a staggering mortality rate of 43% amongst certain demographics – children, elderly and immuno-compromised most at risk

Science

2 hours ago Two remaining ‘deliberately abandoned’ lynx roaming Highlands captured safely

They were caught by humane traps near the Dell of Killiehuntly, near where the previous two lynx were captured on Thursday.

Politics

16 hours ago Inside 22 Kids & Counting star Millie Radford's life from motherhood to fairytale wedding

Millie Radford, who stars in 22 Kids and Counting, is the seventh child of Noel and Sue Radford and has three children of her own - here's everything you need to know about her life off screen

Society

9 hours ago Zara Tindall and brother facing Princess Anne inheritance blow with '£2.3m bill'

Princess Anne's children, Zara Tindall and Peter Phillips, each have a property on the Gatcombe Park estate, said to be worth a whopping £6million

Economics

7 hours ago Pictured: Mother, 24, charged with murdering baby girl at home in Rugby

Kinga Wydrzynska, 24, is accused alongside partner Michal Stasiak, 26, of killing their child, Isabella Stasiak, in Rugby, Warwickshire.

Sport

1 hour ago Thomas Taylor: Three teens arrested after 'popular' student, 17, stabbed to death near bus station

Thomas Taylor, 17, was killed in Bedford at about 5.50pm on Wednesday. Bedfordshire Police today arrested a 17-year-old and two 18-year-olds on suspicion of murder

Events

4 hours ago Joe Swash opens up on 'really difficult' moments with Stacey Solomon and children

Former EastEnders actor Joe Swash says he and Stacey Solomon try to make as many memories as possible with their children, but admits it can sometimes be "really difficult"

Politics

21 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

10 hours ago Early ‘forever chemicals’ exposure could impact economic success in adulthood – study

Those who lived in regions with firefighting training areas earned about 1.7% less later in life, research showsEarly life exposure to toxic PFAS “forever chemicals” could impact economic success in adulthood, new first-of-its-kind research suggests.The Iowa State University and US Census Bureau working paper compared the earnings, college graduation rates, and birth weights of two groups of children – those raised around military installations that had firefighting training areas, and those who lived near bases with no fire training site. Continue reading...

Economics

24 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...

Sport

1 hour ago ‘I had to save myself’: details emerge about Los Angeles wildfire victims

Death toll rises to 10 as first identified victims were Altadena residents affected by ongoing Eaton fireCalifornia wildfires – live updatesCalifornians: have you been affected by the wildfires?At least 10 people have died in the wildfires surging across the Los Angeles area. As local law enforcement scrambles to identify victims and inform their families, details are emerging about five of the Los Angeles residents killed in the worst wildfires to hit the western city in its history.Those identified were all killed in the Eaton fire, a 13,690 acre blaze that ravaged the neighborhood of Altadena – a diverse residential community near Pasadena that is home to working- and middle-class families, including many Black residents who have lived there for generations. Continue reading...

Events

5 hours ago The Guardian view on the LA fires: Donald Trump’s denial and division fuel climate inaction | Editorial

Events in California reveal how political obstruction is deepening a climate crisis that needs urgent action to prevent it becoming an irreversible disasterThe wildfires ravaging Los Angeles have killed at least 10 people, displaced 180,000 and scorched about 40 square miles – an inferno driven by fierce winds and severe drought in what should be California’s wet season. It is a sobering reminder that the climate crisis is driving wildfires to become more frequent, intense and destructive – leaving ruined lives, homes and livelihoods in their wake. The US president Joe Biden responded by mobilising federal aid. By contrast the president-elect, Donald Trump, a convicted felon who was criminally sentenced on Friday, used the disaster to spread disinformation and stoke political division.The climate crisis knows no national borders. Deadly floods in Spain, Hawaii’s fires and east Africa’s devastating drought show nowhere is safe from its effects. Countries must work toward the global c...

Politics

31 hours ago Liverpool squad left STRANDED after flight home from London diverted to Birmingham due to horror weather...

Liverpool squad left STRANDED after flight home from London diverted to Birmingham due to horror weather...  The Sun

Society

10 hours ago Early ‘forever chemicals’ exposure could affect economic success in adulthood – study

Those who lived in regions with firefighting training areas earned about 1.7% less later in life, research showsEarly life exposure to toxic PFAS “forever chemicals” could affect economic success in adulthood, new first-of-its-kind research suggests.The Iowa State University and US Census Bureau working paper compared the earnings, college graduation rates and birth weights of two groups of children – those raised around military installations that had firefighting training areas, and those who lived near bases with no firefighting training site. Continue reading...

Economics

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

If you have not yet watched this compelling series, you are in for a treat. The four-part drama, which originally aired in 2019, is simply unmissable

Sport

2 hours ago Horrifying scenes at Colchester Zoo as rhino kills zebra in front of terrified kids

A zebra has been killed at Colchester Zoo in Essex after a fight with a rhino in a shared enclosure with staff saying they were "devastated" by the incident which was "extremely rare"

Events

6 hours ago Love Island fans ‘can’t unsee’ major soap connection after spotting link to cast

Love Island fans have spotted a serious similarity between the cast lineup for the new series and a beloved British soap opera - and you 'can't unsee' it once you notice

Politics

33 hours ago British Airways frequent flyers react to controversial Executive Club changes

Plane Talk: ’Spend, spend, spend’ is the message from BA to passengers who crave elite status with the airline

Society

10 hours ago What IS going wrong with the UK economy? How a spike in debt servicing costs threatens to derail Labour as 'Stagflation' fears mount... and Pound is branded the 'Great British Peso'

A major plank of Keir Starmer's pitch at the election was that Labour would bring much-needed stability to the UK economy.

Economics

31 hours ago Playing Nice fans won't want to miss 'riveting and heartbreaking' TV show starring British A

Stephen Graham and Shane Meadows' The Virtues is an emotional four-part series that is still being talked about years after its release

Sport

3 hours ago Dancing On Ice's Anton Ferdinand shares emotional admission over kids ahead of launch

Footballer Anton Ferdinand has revealed that he has found training for Dancing on Ice very tough but he would never quit because he doesn't want to let his children down

Events

6 hours ago Biden administration imposes toughest sanctions on Russian oil and gas

Measures targeting Russian energy sector attempt to leverage peace deal for Ukraine in Trump administrationThe Biden administration on Friday imposed its broadest package of sanctions yet targeting Russia’s oil and gas revenues in an attempt to give Kyiv and the incoming administration of Donald Trump leverage to reach a deal for peace in Ukraine. The move is meant to cut Russia‘s oil revenues for the war that started in February 2022, and has killed or wounded tens of thousands and reduced cities to rubble.National Security Council spokesperson John Kirby said the timing of the was chosen because “oil markets are in a fundamentally better place” and the US economy is better positioned to absorb any market disruption. Continue reading...

Politics

34 hours ago Livid This Morning fans all have the same complaint as Britain's biggest family the Radfords share plans for plush holiday for mum Sue's 50th

Noel, 54, Sue, 49, their 22 children and their grandchildren joined Cat Deeley and Ben Shephard on the sofa to chat about their new TV show 22 Kids And A Wedding.

Society

10 hours ago I make £1,000 a month as a 'financial dominatrix'. Married lawyer and mother AMANDA CARTER reveals her lucrative secret side

Curled up on the sofa after putting my children to bed, I can feel boredom creeping in. My husband is out for the evening - and wouldn't be much company if he was here, to be honest.

Economics

3 hours ago Drunk pair killed after 'lying and kneeling' in road as witness warns they'll end up dead

Kayleigh Cornwell, 32, and Jason Morgan, 32, were both struck and killed by a car in Pontypridd, Wales after catching the wrong bus while trying to make their way home

Events

6 hours 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

34 hours ago EastEnders' Patsy Palmer in tears as her children flee LA pad as wildfires destroy homes

EastEnders star Patsy Palmer has spoken of her heartbreak as she is 'helpless' and 'crying' over the devastating wildfires that are raging through her 'hometown' of Los Angeles

Society

11 hours ago Dine out for under £20: 10 of London's very best meals for an austere January

From British-Italian comfort food to proper Malaysian laksa, here’s where to eat out on a budget

Economics

7 hours ago School 'gave 240 children detention' on first week back after Christmas break in strict crackdown on uniform

Penair School in Truro allegedly issued detentions to 240 pupils when they returned to school on Tuesday for their first week back of 2025.

Politics

35 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

11 hours 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

4 hours ago Man and woman killed in horror crash after seen lying and kneeling on road

The man and woman were killed in a horror collision after they were struck by a car while they were lying and kneeling in the middle of a road.

Events

8 hours ago ‘When a friend is struggling, they need an ally, not an opinion’: 11 surprising habits that can ruin friendships

Think you always know what your mate is thinking? Forever making elaborate plans together? You might be doing your friendships more harm than you realise, say these experts“It’s very British to joke and tease to show affection, but it can tip over into being unhealthy,” says the friendship coach Hannah Carmichael. Her online community, Friendshift, coaches adults to build authentic friendships and navigate social situations. “At the heart of every healthy relationship is the ability to show up fully as ourselves,” she says. Continue reading...

Politics

47 hours ago Producing food is ‘primary purpose’ of farming, Environment Secretary says

A speech by Steve Reed will outline measures to boost sector profits in the wake of protests against the Government by farmers.

Society

12 hours ago Wife of millionaire killed on Titan sub left less than £80k due to invalid will

Documents suggest multi-millionaire Shahzada Dawood, who died on the sub with his son and several others, died without a valid UK will, leaving widow Christine a fraction of his fortune.

Economics

4 hours 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

8 hours ago A tiny team of volunteers are making 7,000 toys a year to help sick children

Wendy Bartlett's Whizzknits volunteer group make nearly 600 knitted products every month for the sick and needy, all for free and funded by themselves

Politics

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

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

Economics

4 hours ago Killer said four chilling words before stabbing Gateshead mum to death on second date

Laura Robson was brutally stabbed to death by Ben Hughes at his flat in Gateshead on only their second date and he has now been jailed without giving a motive for the murder

Events

8 hours ago Tesco urges Government to deliver clear plan to support farming transition

Chief commercial officer Ashwin Prasad said the industry needs a clear vision for sustainable agriculture.

Politics

29 hours ago Bloke arrested after £1m cannabis farm found in house on quiet UK street

A man in Greater Manchester was arrested after cops swooped on a property in a sleepy British street - cops conducted a search warrant in relation to a suspected cannabis farm

Economics

4 hours 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

8 hours ago My husband is unfaithful and wants an open relationship. Is it time for us to split? | Ask Annalisa Barbieri

We’ve been together a long time but now he says I either accept an open marriage or we get a divorce. The only way I cope is by turning to alcoholWe are gay men in our mid 40s, who have been together 20 years. From the outside, we have a fantastic life: very well-paid, high-status jobs, and we divide our time between lovely homes in two cities. We have an active social life in both places.Around 10 years ago, I had a feeling of mild unease that he was cheating on me, but I told myself I was being silly. He soon asked for an open relationship and said that I wasn’t sexual enough for his needs. I said no. Looking back, I think that may have been the moment that killed my marriage. Continue reading...

Politics

30 hours ago Why Sting, Bob Geldof and £200 billion of British businesses are teaming up in Edinburgh

“The British Business Awards is a vital event. For one night, the leaders of British business will come together in Edinburgh to celebrate success and make a difference. I look forward to seeing you on the night” - Bob Geldof

Economics

5 hours ago Royal Shakespeare Company slaps trigger warning on children's classic play over 'scary music, flashing lights and derogatory language'

The show, based on the children's tale by Hans Christian Andersen, is warned to contain 'haze, loud music, flashing lights, stage blood and derogatory language' as well as 'grief and cruelty'.

Events

10 hours ago Roman shoppers are 'in love' with 'cosy' zebra print dress that 'skims bumps'

The jacquard knit dress has been marked as a favourite by Roman shoppers and it's now reduced to a lower price

Politics

31 hours ago Iconic British bike manufacturer suffers record £30million loss as cycling demand returns to pre

An iconic Nottingham-based bike brand has suffered record losses as the industry continues to suffer a post-pandemic plunge in demand.

Economics

5 hours ago Search for second Briton missing in the Dolomites called off for the day

The body of Sam Harris, 35, was found in the Passo di Conca area on Wednesday, rescuers said.

Events

10 hours ago Which? reveals what REALLY happens when you lose your phone on a plane

Undercover investigators at the consumer rights company purchased four iPhones and deliberately left them on flights with four major UK carriers: British Airways, easyJet, Jet2 and Ryanair.

Politics

34 hours ago British financier approaches banknote firm De La Rue over £245m takeover

Shares in the firm jumped by over a tenth on Thursday as a result.

Economics

5 hours ago How LA was devastated by apocalyptic wildfires: Haunting video timeline breaks down all the horror from the first spark to the latest chaos

Catastrophic wildfires across Los Angeles this week have killed at least 10 people, forced 180,000 to flee their homes, and destroyed thousands of buildings.

Events

10 hours ago Britain’s gas storage levels ‘concerningly low’ after extreme cold, says British Gas owner

Plunging temperatures and high demand for gas-fired power stations are the main factors behind the low levels, Centrica said

Politics

35 hours ago Father who snagged £2.5m Omaze mansion puts it on the market just months after winning it

Chris Milnes, 60, scooped the 5,000 sqft new-build property last June after entering the Million Pound House Draw without telling his wife and children.

Economics

5 hours ago Pensioner killed and eaten by neighbour's pigs in horror Christmas Day attack

The 75-year-old was killed and eaten by pigs at her home in a horrific Christmas Day attack.

Events

11 hours ago Inside Babygirl star Harris Dickinson's life from YouTube start to famous girlfriend

Harris Dickinson stars alongside Nicole Kidman in the new steamy thriller Babygirl - but what else is there to know about the up-and-coming British actor?

Politics

37 hours ago British woman describes Magaluf 'rape ordeal after being led into a brothel while drunk' at notorious Majorca nightspot

The holidaymaker said she had been drinking in bars in the resort's Punta Ballena strip with a friend when they were invited to shots by two men working as PR staff at a nearby nightspot.

Economics

5 hours ago Inside the postcode war ripping south London apart as Kelyan Bokassa, 14, fatally stabbed on a bus

Police fear further serious youth violence after a teenager was killed in Woolwich on Tuesday afternoon

Events

12 hours 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

38 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.

Economics

5 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

13 hours ago Emma Raducanu bitten by 'jumping ants' but refuses to treat wounds due to doping test fears

British tennis star Emma Raducanu's preparations for the Australian Open were disrupted when she was bitten during time off from practice in Melbourne - just days out from the tournament

Politics

6 hours ago £2.15bn claim over helicopter crash that killed former Leicester City owner

Khun Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha and four others were killed when the aircraft crashed shortly after taking off from the club’s King Power Stadium.

Events

13 hours ago Prince Harry and Meghan Markle face evacuation and power outages at Montecito home amid LA wildfires

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex leave in Montecito with their two children, Archie and Lilibet

Politics

6 hours ago British Gas owner warns UK gas storage has 'less than a week' before running out

Recent freezing temperatures have led to higher demand across the UK

Events