The birth of a baby boy on a dangerously overcrowded refugee boat should be a wake-up call to all of usIt has become something of a cliche to compare modern photographic compositions to Renaissance paintings, but that is what I thought of when I saw the image of the baby boy born on a crowded small boat that was rescued off the coast of Lanzarote this week. Granted, Renaissance painters were notoriously bad at babies, and with his wrinkled little face and his full head of hair, this baby is as real as it gets. But composition-wise, there is something in the twist of the torsos of all those exhausted people turning towards him and his mother, the arms outstretched, hands reaching. For a photo not taken by a professional, the effect is startling.What had this new mother just gone through? To be in early labour in such circumstances, let alone the later stages, let alone delivery once again, I’m left astonished by the sheer physical and emotional endurance of women.Rhiannon Lucy Cossle...

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To solve the climate crisis, power must flow away from the billionaire classWhen I feel uncertain, I find it’s helpful to write down things I know to be true. Fossil fuels are causing irreversible planetary overheating. Overheating threatens essentially all life on Earth. Oil and gas executives knew this but they chose to systematically lie and block a climate transition. They continue to make this choice.I choose to focus my energy on the climate crisis because a habitable planet is a prerequisite for everything worth fighting for, and because the prospect of losing a planet feels horrific and sad to me in a primal way that I can’t express with words. I’m also simply in love with the Earth. But planetary overheating is really just the most geophysical symptom of extractive colonial capitalism – “billionairism” – a system designed to pump wealth from the poor to the rich, creating billionaires, the healthcare crisis, the housing crisis, genocide, hierarchies like racism and patriarc...

Society

Shoppers have been left seriously impressed after a fashion lover tried on River Island's denim smock dress

Economics

Chelsea have been busy in the transfer market ever since Todd Boehly’s takeover at Stamford Bridge and that could be the same over the coming days after some telling comments from Enzo Maresca

Sport

Khloe Kardashian shared her furious response to Los Angeles mayor Karen Bass after the devastating wildfires forced her family to evacuate this week.

Events

Donald Trump gave off an air of "superiority" and a suggestion that he was "emotionally" rather than physically tired during the sentencing on 34 felony charges after his hush money trial

Culture

The party leader, along with ex-Tory Lee Anderson and Rupert Lowe all get a share of the ad revenue on their tweets on the social network - prompting questions over whether they should declare an interest when discussing the billionaire in Parliament

Technology

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

Science

A group of influencers hit back at those who criticise them for not having a 'real job' by posting a funny Instagram reel pretending to cry while holding Louis Vuitton shopping bags

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Home health aides rank second on the list of jobs on the rise in the UK

Society

Four of the six main supermarkets have hiked prices this week

Economics

Oleksandr Usyk beat Tyson Fury by unanimous decision before Christmas to hand the former unified world heavyweight boxing champion the second defeat of his professional career

Sport

Snow is expected to batter Britain this afternoon as the bitterly cold weather is expected to last throughout the rest of January - but some key FA Cup matches will go ahead

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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...

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These two figureheads of the right don’t always agree...

Science

Valentine's Day is just around the corner and there's no better time to treat yourself to a stunning new lingerie set or silky cami to feel ultra-glam on the sexiest day of the year.

Politics

The weekend will be cold but it is finally set to get a little warmer, according to the Met Office

Society

The City of Doncaster Council is offering cost of living support to people who are on a low-income or claiming certain Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) benefits

Economics

All the latest before a busy weekend of FA Cup actionEmail David your thoughts | Sign up for Football DailyJonathan Wilson reflects on Sean Dyche’s Everton exit. The numbers are surprising and perhaps currency for Dyche when he seeks future employment. But the style of football was, let’s be honest, utterly abysmal.Everton have lost only four of their past 16 games in all competitions.Everton have kept five clean sheets in their past eight games and in the past month held Arsenal, Chelsea and Manchester City to draws. Continue reading...

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The actress, 59, has spent most of her career as a sex object. She tells Sophia Money-Coutts how she's finally living life on her own terms

Events

The legendary drummer has teamed up with country producer and songwriter T Bone Burnett for first LP in six years - and he is even heading to Nashville next week.

Culture

Citizens Advice said its staff helped the equivalent of one person every two working minutes throughout the year.

Science

Animal owners in Los Angeles have scrambled to get themselves and their beloved companions out of the way of fast-moving wildfires this week that have incinerated whole neighborhoods

Politics

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

Society

Shoppers have been left seriously impressed after a fashion lover tried on River Island's denim smock dress

Economics

The January transfer window opened last week but Man Utd conduct the majority of their business in the summer window.

Sport

EastEnders' 40th birthday is fast approaching with a massive week in February, including a live episode, some show-altering twists and a deadly fire leaving lives on the line

Events

The UK is set to see milder weather move in over the weekend but weather maps show parts of the country will see another Arctic blast later in the month with more snow

Politics

Fashion fans looking for a classic longline coat will likely love Primark's stylish offering, which looks strikingly similar to a designer version

Economics

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

Sport

The Saturday Jury run the rule over the big questions facing Scottish football and Clement is the big talking point this week

Events

Suzanne Williams was pre-diabetic, relied on a walking stick, and on blood pressure tablets. Her health has completely changed

Politics

More than one million people are receiving between £28.70 and £184.30 each week through PIP or Adult Disability Payment for musculoskeletal conditions.

Economics

A winter storm that dropped heavy snow and glazed roads throughout the U.S. South is maintaining its icy grip on much of the region into the weekend

Events

The weekend will be cold but it is finally set to get a little warmer, according to the Met Office

Politics

A bidding war on eBay has amassed a huge amount of attention - with more of the rogue 50p coins expected to be in the wallets of the nation

Economics

Liverpool have been linked with a host of new faces with the transfer window having now been open for nearly two weeks with Napoli star Khvicha Kvaratskhelia among those reportedly being eyed

Events

Andy Carroll has angered estranged wife Billi Mucklow by flaunting his new relationship with Lou Teasdale on social media.

Politics

Strong winds and low humidity continue as five fires rage across Los Angeles area, with death toll expected to riseLos Angeles fires: the damage in maps, video and imagesWeather forecasters in Los Angeles were expecting fast, dry winds to return towards the end of the weekend, threatening to fuel wildfires that have already destroyed 10,000 structures and killed 11 people.Urgent “red flag” alerts – meaning critical fire weather conditions – announced by the US National Weather Service (NWS) said moderate to strong wind and low humidity would continue on Friday morning, as five fires raged across the metropolis. Continue reading...

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Ed Miliband's 'obsession' with wind and solar power leaves Britain at risk of blackouts, a former energy secretary warned last night as UK gas reserves fell to 'concerningly low' levels.

Politics

Downing Street is said to believe that significant reductions are needed in the welfare budget, namely from personal independence payments (PIP).

Economics

A University of Oxford study observed 862 children whose weight was measured from the age of seven and whose weekly physical activity levels were tracked from 11.

Events

Richard Hammond announced earlier this week that he has split up from his wife Mindy Hammond, with whom he has two children, after almost three decades together

Politics

Britain’s Treasury chief is travelling to China this weekend to discuss economic and financial cooperation between the countries, as the U.K.‘s Labour government seeks to reset frayed ties with Beijing

Economics

Los Angeles sports organizations are uniting to launch an “LA Strong” custom logo and apparel line that will raise money for organizations assisting those impacted by this week’s devasting wildfires

Events

MLB bans two spectators who grabbed Dodgers’ BettsYankee fans were ejected from World Series in OctoberMajor League Baseball has banned two fans who interfered with Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Mookie Betts during a World Series game at Yankee Stadium from attending any games at big league ballparks.MLB sent a letter to Austin Capobianco and John P Hansen this week informing them of the decision. Continue reading...

Politics

Downing Street is said to believe that significant reductions are needed in the welfare budget, namely from personal independence payments (PIP).

Economics

A Premier League footballer was reportedly arrested on the training pitch this week, with the star taken in on suspicion of allegedly making a sex tape without consent.

Events

Five of the ten most visited health conditions on the NHS website mostly affect youngsters - including scarlet fever, slapped cheek syndrome and hand, foot and mouth disease.

Politics

Members of a child sex grooming gang have cost taxpayers more than £2m in legal aid bills while battling deportation - with £285,000 paid to the ringleader, it emerged yesterday.

Economics

Heidi Klum went topless in the Caribbean with her husband Tom Kaulitz - after his identical twin Bill Kaulitz had to evacuate his home amid the terrifying Los Angeles wildfires.

Events

The Bundesliga champions, Bayer Leverkusen, battled past their hosts Borussia Dortmund with two goals from Patrik Schick on Friday to move to within a point of the leaders, Bayern Munich, with a sixth straight league win.In a frenetic opening the visitors struck three times in the first 19 minutes as they enjoyed a perfect start to the year with the league resuming following a three-week winter break. Continue reading...

Politics

A leaked memo sent to Los Angeles fire departments revealed Mayor Karen Bass demanded an extra $49M in budget cuts on top of the $17.6million already cut a week before fires.

Economics

Perhaps it is a sign of class to have played so poorly only to end up as the match-winner but Aston Villa fans will not mind after Morgan Rogers, having endured a night he looked likely to want to forget, scored the goal that deflated the early signs of Graham Potter’s sorcery.The new West Ham United manager, who had one training session with his players after signing a two-and-a-half-year contract to succeed Julen Lopetgui on the eve of this match, will have to wait until next week’s Premier League games with Fulham and Crystal Palace to see if he can pull them away from the relegation zone. Continue reading...

Events

‘Even if we nominally secure some of these things, the money won’t flow until Trump is president,’ California Democrat warns

Politics

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

Economics

A survivors' group has criticised the tech billionaire for 'retraumatising' victims of child sexual abuse with his social media posts about grooming gangs as the X owner lashes out at Keir Starmer

Events

It’s the second time this week that the former NY mayor has been found to be contempt for defaming election workersRudy Giuliani was found in contempt of court on Friday for continuing to spread lies about two former Georgia election workers after a jury awarded the women a $148m defamation judgment.Federal judge Beryl Howell in Washington DC is the second federal judge in a matter of days to find the former New York City mayor in contempt of court. Continue reading...

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Scots may still be reeling from the festive period and laying off the booze for a month may be welcome for a spending break

Economics

Forecasters have given an update about what we can expect from the fierce winds over the weekend and into next week

Events

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

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

Paris Hilton documented her emotional return to her Malibu home that was reduced to ashes and rubble this week in the fast-moving California wildfires.

Events

Someone buying a retirement income today could secure a deal that is a massive 70 per cent higher than if they had bought in 2020, when deals hit a record low.

Politics

Prices tags for the 600e family crossover and Abarth 500e hot hatch have been trimmed by up to £4,220. Both now start from £29,975.

Economics

Mandy Moore has been promoting a fundraising page for two relatives who 'lost everything' in the Eaton Fire this week, as fires continue to sweep through southern California

Events

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

Politics

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

Mandy Moore has been promoting a fundraising page for two relatives who 'lost everything' in the Eaton Fire this week, as fires continue to sweep through southern California

Events

The One Show was back on Friday for the week's final episode - and saw Alex Jones and Clara Amfo hosting.

Politics

Los Angeles residents are furious a billionaire tycoon spent thousands of dollars on private firefighters to help protect his business while emergency services struggle to contain the flames. 

Economics

TN State Sen. London Lamar files bills targeting crime, expectant mothers' health, ahead of legislative session  WATN - Local 24

Events

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

Mayor’s new budget due next week could see his share of council tax bills hit £500

Economics

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