80 minutes ago Defiant Nigel Farage claims 12 Reform councillors who quit over Elon Musk row were part of 'rogue branch' in fiery Newsnight exchange

The 12 councilors - who hold two district council seats, nine town council seats and five parish council seats - are all from Derbyshire and include Alex Stephenson.

Politics

13 hours ago Secretary sues employer over claims she was fired for 'whistleblowing' about office canteen serving 'mouldy cheese in her jacket potato'

A former secretary at a company in Leicester has been cleared to pursue a legal claim after alleging that she was fired for complaining about being served 'mouldy cheese' in the staff canteen.

Society

9 hours ago Woman's simple £1 trick will make your home 'feel like a desert' and slash bills

There's now a simple way to keep your home warm during the winter blast thanks to one woman's savvy £1 trick. She claims it allows her home to retain the heat from her central heating

Economics

6 hours ago Union Bears savage Rangers board and players in raging statement as fan group claim sacking Clement is NOT enough

The influential fan group have spoken out and demanded change from top to bottom

Sport

54 minutes ago ‘I had to save myself’: details emerge about Los Angeles wildfire fatalities

Death toll rises to 11 as first identifications emerge of Altadena residents killed by Eaton fireCalifornia wildfires – live updatesCalifornians: have you been affected by the wildfires?At least 11 people have died in the wildfires surging across the Los Angeles area. As local law enforcement scramble to identify victims and inform their families, details are emerging about six of the Los Angeles residents killed in some of the worst wildfires to hit the western city in its history.On Friday, officials attributed five deaths to the Palisades fire and six to the Eaton fire. Continue reading...

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13 hours ago Zuckerberg approved Meta’s use of ‘pirated’ books to train AI models, authors claim

Sarah Silverman and others file court case claiming CEO approved use of dataset despite warningsBusiness live – latest updatesMark Zuckerberg approved Meta’s use of “pirated” versions of copyright-protected books to train the company’s artificial intelligence models, a group of authors has alleged in a US court filing.Citing internal Meta communications, the filing claims that the social network company’s chief executive backed the use of the LibGen dataset, a vast online archive of books, despite warnings within the company’s AI executive team that it is a dataset “we know to be pirated”. Continue reading...

Culture

5 hours ago 'I was rushed to hospital but waited 60 hours in A&E for bed amid winter flu spike'

Dean Jennings, 39, has told how he was rushed by ambulance to the Royal Albert Edward Infirmary in Wigan at around 7pm last Saturday and he said he remained in A&E until Tuesday

Science

7 hours ago Motorists who drive fewer than 2,000 miles each year 'should surrender' licence to DVLA

Advice from the Older Drivers Forum claims to have worked out the minimum amount of mileage an older motorist should clock up to make the expense of driving worth it

Transport

4 hours ago Panama Canal will remain Panamanian and open to all nations, says official

Administrator rejects Donald Trump’s claims that China controls canal or suggestion US could take it backWho owns the Panama Canal and what does Trump want with it?The Panama Canal will remain in Panamanian hands, and open to commerce from all countries, according to the administrator of the waterway, who rejected claims by president-elect Donald Trump that the US should take it over.Ricaurte Vásquez denied Trump’s claims that China was controlling the canal’s operations, and said making exceptions to current rules concerning its operation would lead to “chaos”. Continue reading...

Politics

15 hours ago Family awarded £1m after doctor left bleeding woman to ‘go for a drink’

Malaysian judge rules woman died due to negligence soon after giving birth five years ago

Society

11 hours ago 'Property firm upped service charge for elderly cancer patient by nearly £1,000 in 2 years'

This is the claim of Swansea MP Torsten Bell who was one of a number of politicians who called the MD of FirstPort to Parliament to answer questions over the company's 'shoddy behaviour'

Economics

11 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

82 minutes ago 'You'll see your family in a coffin': Threat made by woman police allege poisoned her family with an arsenic Christmas cake, relatives claim to TOM RAWSTORNE. Now her father

From the smiles it might be imagined that they were one big happy family. But as the world now knows, nothing could be further from the truth.

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15 hours ago This Morning fans demand show 'stops ruining BBC series' as they issue complaint

This Morning viewers were left fuming on Friday as they claimed the ITV show "ruined" BBC's The Traitors as they spoke to the latest contestants to be voted off the series

Culture

11 hours 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

4 hours ago Premier League star arrested over allegations of making intimate tape without consent

The unnamed player was released without charge after a woman claimed he filmed their sex sessions without her consent - but his club have still yet to comment on the incident

Politics

16 hours 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

Society

12 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

12 hours ago Full list of NHS hospitals declaring critical incidents amid surge in flu cases

NHS trusts have declared critical incidents due to ‘exceptionally high demands’ in emergency departments

Sport

2 hours ago Steven Gerrard's stance on his daughter, 20, expecting baby with son of jailed gangster

Steven Gerrard's daughter, Lilly-Ella, announced she is expecting her first child with her boyfriend Lee Byrne, the son of notorious Dubliner Liam who was jailed last year

Events

13 hours ago Some Greater Manchester hospital patients are 'waiting 24 hours for a bed' as staff make worrying claim

About 20 NHS trusts in England have declared critical incidents this week

Science

5 hours ago Reform UK rocked as 12 councillors resign over Nigel Farage's leadership after Elon Musk described politician as 'not up to the job'

The Reform UK leader lashed out at US politicians earlier in the week for supporting Tommy Robinson as he tried to mend his relationship with Musk.

Politics

20 hours ago Scottish family law: Why appointing an executor of your will is important

At Gibson Kerr, we have many years of supporting clients to manage their estates and want to highlight the importance of appointing an executor for your will.

Society

13 hours ago Older people in specific areas across Scotland can claim new £434 monthly benefit from March

Pension Age Disability Payment will only be available to people over State Pension age living in Scotland.

Economics

17 hours ago Jordan Slew ‘made up’ for Morecambe fans as struggling Shrimps eye Chelsea upset

No Morecambe supporters were allowed to attend the club’s trip to Stamford Bridge in 2021 due to Covid.

Sport

2 hours ago California wildfires live updates: Los Angeles death toll rises to 11 as governor orders water investigation

Officials say five people killed in Palisades fire and six in Eaton fire as Gavin Newsom announces investigation into water supplyAfter the fire, the insurance battles: new ordeals to comeFleeing the LA fires alone on a wheelchair: ‘I had to take my chances’Californians: have you been affected by the wildfires?An update on the Hurst fire from the US forest service has increased the acreage burned to 771 and is 37% contained.477 personnel were assigned to the fire. Continue reading...

Events

15 hours ago Hundreds admitted to Welsh hospitals and dozens critically ill as five viruses savage the NHS

Latest figures show flu cases are 'approaching peak levels' in Wales but hospitals continue to creak at the seams and ambulances have been queuing up outside

Science

5 hours ago Rudy Giuliani held in contempt of court for repeating false claims about defamed election workers

Trump’s former attorney faces contempt sanctions twice in one week

Politics

20 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...

Society

14 hours ago Are you eligible for a Cold Weather Payment? Check to see if YOU can claim £25 as icy blast grips Britain

As a bitter Arctic freeze engulfs Britain, with some communities bracing for heavy snow and -20C temperatures, payments have been triggered in a total of 51 postcode areas.

Economics

18 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 Nurse's 'unhinged' and 'disgusting' act at patient's bedside got her fired from her job

A nurse in the US has been sacked after a viral video showed her doing a 'disgusting' activity while leaning over a patient in his hospital bed who was being treated for congenital heart disease

Events

16 hours ago Stanton Williams to Design Fleming Research Centre at St Mary’s Hospital, London, United Kingdom

Stanton Williams to Design Fleming Research Centre at St Mary’s Hospital, London, United Kingdom  ArchDaily

Science

5 hours ago 'Prophet' who predicted assassination attempt on Trump claims mega earthquake is poised to hit US

An pastor who claims to see visions from God shared a prediction that would rock the heart of America.

Politics

14 hours ago Shoppers slam major supermarkets for new packaging change as they claim it affects the taste and smell of the products

Jamie Devine, who resides in Scotland, took a trip to the budget German supermarket to pick up some groceries and was shocked when he reached the beef aisle.

Economics

3 hours ago Jeremy Clarkson lashes out at social media trolls who say celeb LA fire victims don't matter

Jeremy Clarkson has furiously lashed out at people who have been claiming that the rich and famous affected by the tragedy of the California fires don't matter

Events

6 hours ago Gavin & Stacey star makes huge career move as they join Motherland spin

The Amandaland cast has been unveiled, and a Gavin and Stacey star has joined the Motherland spin-off series, along with actors from Derry Girls and Line of Duty

Politics

15 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

6 hours ago Mums 'running' to Asda after supermarket slashes up to 60% off baby essentials

Mums say they are "running" to the supermarket to pick up everything from baby wipes to lotion, some of which stand at half price for this month only

Politics

15 hours ago When is Call of Duty Black Ops 6 and Warzone Season 2? Release date now confirmed

Black Ops 6 and Warzone's Season 2 update is coming soon for Call of Duty fans as Activision snuck in a mention into its latest patch notes — here's when it launches

Economics

3 hours ago Special Forces civil war: Tensions between elite units after claims that 'professional jealousy' by SBS led to rival SAS facing Afghan war crimes case

The SAS is currently at the centre of a High Court inquiry into allegations that its troops executed as many as 80 Taliban suspects in custody between 2010 and 2013.

Events

7 hours ago Trump supporters and protesters agree – sort of – on his sentencing: ‘the opposite of justice’

A small group of activists faced off outside court in Manhattan as the president-elect was sentenced to an ‘unconditional discharge’ in his hush-money caseOutside the lower Manhattan courthouse where Donald Trump was sentenced on Friday in his hush-money case, groups of his supporters as well as anti-Trump protesters gathered in the below-freezing temperatures to express their views on the sentencing.About 20 supporters stood on the right side of the courthouse entrance, displaying signs and banners that read “Stop Political Witch Hunts” and “Free Trump, Save America”. In contrast, around 15 anti-Trump protesters stood on the left side. Continue reading...

Politics

15 hours ago Universal Credit: pay rise for millions who claim UC with rates increase of up to £10.50 coming in April 2025

Millions of people in the UK will soon see a boost in their monthly payments 💷

Economics

4 hours ago Brit schoolboy, 12, killed in horror Belgium BMW crash as five family members in hospital

The 12-year-old boy from north London died and five members of his family were rushed to hospital after a BMW X5 with a British number plate overturned onto its roof on the E40 motorway in Belgium

Events

8 hours ago Traitors star Tyler Smith reveals he has found love and is in his first relationship after previously claiming he'd never had a girlfriend

The Traitors star Tyler Smith has found love after appearing on the show where he revealed he had never had a relationship before.

Politics

16 hours ago Customers 'gutted' as Mumbles takeaway they've used for decades shuts with 'heavy heart'

It has thanked customers for their loyal support which it described as its 'guiding light', but some people have been using it since the 80s and can't believe it's gone

Economics

5 hours 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

8 hours ago Joe Rogan left stunned as Mel Gibson reveals astounding way three friends cured their stage 4 cancers

On the latest episode of the Joe Rogan Experience, actor Mel Gibson left the veteran podcaster shocked by the controversial way his friends claimed to have treated their cancers.

Politics

16 hours ago New online PIP tool to help people make a successful claim for up to £737 each month to DWP

The Turn2Us PIP Helper aims to tackle application barriers with step-by-step guidance and award estimations to increase claimant's chances of making a successful claim.

Economics

5 hours ago Efforts continue to stabilize area where Pennsylvania woman fell to her death in sinkhole

A sinkhole where a Pennsylvania woman fell to her death last month is now being filled with hundreds of cubic yards of grout in a bid to stabilize the site

Events

9 hours ago BBC Sound Of... winners: From the superstardom of Adele and Sam Smith to others fading into obscurity

As Chappel Roan claims victory in the 2025 poll, we take a look back a the careers of the previous years' winners

Politics

17 hours ago Creatives, organisations and businesses invited to apply to Go See Share fund for small grants

Supported by The National Lottery through Creative Scotland, this initiative provides individual awards of between £3000 and £10,000.

Economics

5 hours ago Nurse caught on camera committing 'unhinged' act at patient's bedside that got her fired

Viewers described the nurse's behaviour as 'disgusting' after the footage emerged from Ottumwa Regional Health Center in Iowa - the hospital say they have 'terminated' her contract

Events

9 hours ago Council on trial over claim chief called property agent 'massive Jewish b***end'

Manchester council denies unlawful discrimination

Politics

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

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

Economics

5 hours ago California wildfires live updates: Biden likens LA devastation to ‘war scene’ and warns death toll likely to rise

President and Kamala Harris praise heroism of emergency crews; about 150,000 LA county residents remain under evacuation ordersAfter the fire, the insurance battles: new ordeals to comeFleeing the LA fires alone on a wheelchair: ‘I had to take my chances’Californians: have you been affected by the wildfires?An update on the Hurst fire from the US forest service has increased the acreage burned to 771 and is 37% contained.477 personnel were assigned to the fire. Continue reading...

Events

9 hours ago Trump becomes first president to be a sentenced felon but avoids jail time or fines in hush

President-elect claims historic case was ‘despicable charade’; judge says ‘unconditional discharge’ does not ‘reduce the seriousness of the crime’Trump avoids punishment and calls case ‘terrible experience’The prosecution team has entered judge Juan Merchan’s courtroom, along with Emil Bove, a lawyer for Donald Trump.Bove has taken a seat at the defense table. Continue reading...

Politics

5 hours ago LA fires live updates: Death toll is expected to grow as officials pledge to be ready for return of Santa Ana winds

Death toll continues to climb from the deadly Los Angeles County wildfires that forced evacuation orders for nearly 200,000 residents

Events

9 hours ago Met inspector dismissed without notice over racist and sexist message chat

Inspector Charles Ehikioya had said the claims were fabricated or falsely attributed to him because of his position.

Politics

5 hours 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

10 hours ago The AfD leader’s fawning over Elon Musk should sink her party. Instead, it will boost it | Thomas Verreyer

Alice Weidel’s livestreamed chat with the X owner made for excruciating listening – but even talk of Hitler won’t deter her supportersImagine a politician fighting a general election being granted the opportunity of a publicly livestreamed chat with one of the most powerful figures in the world, only to be heard wriggling out of it after 70 minutes. “I don’t know what to continue (with),” Alice Weidel said to Elon Musk, in effect shutting down the unique audience the owner of X had gifted the AfD leader on Thursday evening.Admittedly, the rambling conversation felt longer than 70 minutes. It missed moderation and while Musk and Weidel giggled a lot and agreed on almost every issue, the sense that they were boring each other became increasingly acute as they droned on about space travel and religious belief rather than the alleged decline of western civilisation. Had Adolf Hitler not been mentioned, the highly anticipated live talk would have been shocking only for being so unnewswor...

Politics

5 hours 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

11 hours ago Pamela Anderson takes swipe at Pam & Tommy and calls her new film ‘payback’

Former ‘Baywatch’ star claims that Hulu series about her relationship was made without her permission or involvement

Politics

6 hours ago LA wildfires mapped: Palisades and Eaton blazes now cover more than 34,000 acres

Death toll has risen to 10 while more than 10,000 structures have been burned down

Events

11 hours ago Support is there for Arsenal but we have ‘limitations’, says boss Mikel Arteta

The Gunners have struggled to turn chances into goals, leading to suggestions they should invest in a new striker.

Politics

6 hours ago UK suicide rate rises to highest level since 1999 and is now leading cause of death for young people

The suicide rate in the UK has risen to its highest level in over 25 years, new government data has revealed. 

Events

11 hours ago Fuming Rangers fans group demand Philippe Clement goes NOW as board urged to show 'leadership'

The Rangers Supporters Association want the manager gone and fear the worst if he stays

Politics

6 hours ago Michelle Keegan 'being targeted for TV show with Mark Wright' after pregnancy bombshell

Brassic star Michelle Keegan and Heart Radio host Mark Wright shared with fans last month that they're expecting a baby together, with it now teased they could do a docuseries

Events

11 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

6 hours ago LA fires live updates: New blaze erupts in Granada Hills as officials warn death toll will rise

Mandatory Evacuation Order in effect for the newly sparked Archer Fire in Granda Hills as the death toll continues to climb from the deadly Los Angeles County wildfires that forced evacuation orders for nearly 200,000 residents

Events