68 minutes ago Californians scrambled to evacuate dogs, cats, horses, even pigs as LA flames closed in

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

5 hours ago Hotel of Mum and Dad! Number of youngsters living with their parents rises by more than a THIRD in two decades

The trend has been driven by rises in rents and house prices, with young people staying home so they can save for a deposit, according to a study from the Institute for Fiscal Studies.

Society

6 hours ago Reeves defiant over China trip in face of growing criticism and economic turmoil

Labour chancellor accused of ‘undesirable’ policies and ‘incompatible promises’

Economics

11 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...

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77 minutes ago AP PHOTOS: Warm clothing, hot pot and even ice cream bars feature at China's Harbin ice fair

Faced with temperatures dipping to -30 Celsius (-22 Fahrenheit), visitors to China's wintertime resort city of Harbin often make a beeline for stalls selling padded clothing to augment their wardrobes.

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

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

Culture

19 hours ago Largest ever protein study set to revolutionise cancer and dementia tests

Tens of millions of pounds in investment is being provided by the group of firms which includes AstraZenecaa and Pfizer

Science

1 hour ago Footballers with dementia face fresh wait as SNP seek new benefit delay

EXCLUSIVE: Industrial injury benefits are devolved, but SNP Ministers want to allow the DWP to administer the payments beyond 2026.

Politics

11 hours ago TikTok ban: supreme court appears inclined to uphold law that could see app barred in US – live

Justices appear skeptical of TikTok owner’s arguments after Chinese-based parent company ByteDance asked court to review caseHow would a TikTok ban in US work?TikTok maintains it is not controlled by the Chinese government. It’s parent company, ByteDance, is based in China, but TikTok operates separately with headquarters in Singapore and the US. TikTok says its user data in the US is handled by the company Oracle.Justice Samuel Alito asked TikTok’s lawyer if the company was owned directly by the Chinese government would he make the same arguments. Continue reading...

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6 hours ago Pictured: Hacker recluse, 22, who made £42,000 stealing songs from the world's biggest stars including Taylor Swift, Adele and Coldplay

Skylar Dalziel, 22, sold new Adele tracks for £1,650 a time, songs by Canadian rapper Drake for £2,000, and Coldplay hits for £400.

Economics

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

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

Sport

81 minutes ago Liverpool transfer news: Arne Slot responds Khvicha Kvaratskhelia links amid stark warning

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

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18 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

11 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

2 hours ago Which Man Utd stars are still involved at Salford as they prepare for Man City clash

Salford City will travel to the Etihad on Saturday as they prepare to face Manchester City - but under the covers, this is really a Manchester Derby

Politics

14 hours ago TikTok ban: company urges supreme court to scrap law it says would violate free speech of 170m Americans – live

Justices hear arguments after app’s Chinese-based parent company ByteDance asked justices to review caseTikTok maintains it is not controlled by the Chinese government. It’s parent company, ByteDance, is based in China, but TikTok operates separately with headquarters in Singapore and the US. TikTok says its user data in the US is handled by the company Oracle.Justice Samuel Alito asked TikTok’s lawyer if the company was owned directly by the Chinese government would he make the same arguments. Continue reading...

Society

10 hours ago Captain Tom's daughter faces new blow as £2m spa mansion taken off the market

Hannah Ingram-Moore and her husband Colin have reportedly taken off the market their country mansion in Marston Moretaine, Bedfordshire, where Captain Tom Moore walked 100 laps of the garden

Economics

84 minutes ago One man dead after being stabbed in ‘targeted attack’ in Melbourne park

Police called after reports of a group of people fighting in Wyndham Vale on FridayGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA man has died after he was ambushed and stabbed during a late-night knife fight at a park in Melbourne’s west.Police were called to reports of a group of people fighting in a park on Haines Drive, Wyndham Vale, about 11.30pm on Friday.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking news email Continue reading...

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24 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

17 hours ago Drivers fury after BP fuel is ‘contaminated and causes cars to break down'

Drivers were confused when their cars grinded to a halt shortly after filling their car with fuel, only to realise they had been using 'contaminated' fuel from BP

Transport

4 hours 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

14 hours ago Sweet 'superfood' muffin recipe recommended by BBC Morning Live doctor that prevents flu

According to Dr. Bailey Mosley, these muffins are more rich in protein than your average muffin and do not include added sugar.

Society

12 hours ago Fiat slashes EV prices after recording a 14% decline in UK car sales last year

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

1 hour ago Violent teen girl gang batter and rob woman on bus leaving her covered in cuts and bruises

'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.'

Events

4 hours ago Furious Billi Mucklow unfollows ex Andy Carroll for 'shoving' his new relationship with Lou Teasdale 'in her face' with constant social media posts

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

Politics

14 hours ago Night clubs and bars say tax rise could force dance venues to close in London, Manchester, Liverpool, and more

UK nightclubs are fighting for survival as rising costs and tax hikes threaten closures 🎶

Society

13 hours ago The Jellycat 'black market': How toy brand with 'cult following' has driven a surge in selling second hand that may be linked to shoplifting

The fuzzy multicoloured teddies have evoked a cult following online, with thousands of videos on TikTok revealing dizzying hauls of the toys - though Jellycat has a darker side.

Economics

3 hours ago Streeting: Grooming gangs rhetoric could lead to UK version of NZ mosque attack

One clip of Christchurch terrorist Brenton Tarrant’s ammunition had ‘For Rotherham’ scrawled upon it; an apparent reference to UK grooming gangs.

Events

7 hours ago Is scarlet fever back? Surge in web searches for child illnesses on NHS sites

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

14 hours ago Jamie Oliver’s air fryer cookbook is about to make dinners much easier

Recipes include sticky aubergine noodles and pear and blackberry crumble

Society

14 hours ago Londoners won't have to foot £150m bill to pedestrianise Oxford Street, vows Sir Sadiq Khan

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

Economics

4 hours 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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7 hours ago Coronation Street stars discover future on ITV soap as cast face mass exodus

Two long-standing Coronation Street actors have secured their futures on the show amid recent cast shake-ups. With several departures announced, the contracts ensure their presence on the cobbles for years to come.

Politics

14 hours ago Professor Tim Spector's two tips for improving gut health and reducing inflammation

Professor Tim Spector has given his advice on what people should be eating more of to improve their gut health and reduce inflammation in the gut, with the Zoe co-founder pinpointing one food type as a must-include

Society

15 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

7 hours ago Pair 'lying and kneeling' in road died of horror injuries after being hit by car

Kayleigh Cornwell, 32, and Jason Morgan, 32, were both heavily intoxicated when they strayed into the middle of a road in Pontypridd and were killed when they were struck by a car, an inquest heard

Events

7 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...

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15 hours ago The fastest growing jobs in the UK include AI engineers, interpreters and tour guides

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

Society

16 hours ago New calls for household bills and expenses to be paid through wages before any tax deductions

Paying for things through your company payroll using your pre-tax salary is known as ‘salary sacrifice’.

Economics

7 hours ago Scots driver caught on camera dumping van load of rubbish on housing scheme

Mum Kate Gos says her block of flats bin area has been plagued with mounds of rubbish dumped by trades people and neighbouring residents.

Events

8 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

19 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

16 hours ago Sony Honda Mobility Afeela 1: Release date, price and all you need to know about the 2026 EV

From price and range, to computing power and release date, everything we know so far about the upcoming Afeela 1 from Sony and Honda.

Economics

7 hours ago Nicolas Cage accused of 'enabling' son Weston who 'viciously attacked' his own mom Christina Fulton

Nicolas Cage has been accused of 'enabling' son Weston who faces a charge of assault with a deadly weapon for allegedly attacking his mother Christina Fulton in April 2024.

Events

9 hours ago Trump has been on a run of big wins — his own agenda push could end the streak

Despite some early wins, Trump still faces an uphill battle with his more significant policy proposals, Eric Garcia writes

Politics

21 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

17 hours ago Daily Star's favourite Tesco meal deals as it's '100% got to include egg or prawns'

The boiled egg snack, dubbed the Tesco Egg Protein Pot, made it on to Tesco's top meal deal combinations for 2024, but the Daily Star's hungry mob have some questionable choices of their own

Economics

8 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

9 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

23 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

17 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

9 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

9 hours ago ECB urges cricket’s leaders to take action over ‘gender apartheid’ in Afghanistan

England face Afghanistan in Champions TrophyICC called on to ‘intervene and show global leadership’The England and Wales Cricket Board has called on cricket’s governing body to show leadership by taking coordinated action to stop “the gender apartheid facing the 14 million women in Afghanistan”.In a letter to the International Cricket Council on Friday, the ECB’s chief executive, Richard Gould, also urged it “to find a solution that provides hope that the rights of women and girls in Afghanistan can be restored”. Continue reading...

Politics

24 hours ago Man United transfer news LIVE – Rashford updates as club prepare exit and Mainoo latest

All the latest Manchester United news and gossip during the January transfer window, including updates on Kobbie Mainoo and Marcus Rashford

Society

17 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

10 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

10 hours ago Mark Zuckerberg’s end to Meta factchecking is a desperate play for engagement

As factchecking attempts end, Meta’s platforms will become a wasteland of fake news and misinformationMark Zuckerberg craves one metric more than any other: engagement, the statistic that tracks how long social media users spend scrolling, clicking, commenting, and viewing ads. More engagement, more profit. The Meta CEO will do almost anything to keep users online for an extra two minutes – even, it seems, surrender his websites to a flood of fake news.On Tuesday, Zuckerberg announced that his company plans to fire its US factcheckers and weaken its ability to moderate disinformation on Facebook, Instagram, and Threads. This new policy is meant to curry favor with the coming Trump administration. It’s also a desperate attempt to boost engagement across all Meta’s social networks. Continue reading...

Politics

25 hours ago Dear Coleen: I fear a family fall out when we drive to my sister's Scots wedding

I have been driving for a decade and so has my husband, while my mum has been driving for at least 30 years, but doesn’t drive as much now due to declining health (and certainly not long distances).

Society

19 hours ago Alleged shoplifter begs for freedom 'offering sexual acts and cash' in alarming new trend

Law enforcement in Texas turned down the woman's allegedly lewd offer of 'sexual acts and cash' in return for her freedom before she was hauled off to meet justice

Economics

10 hours ago Five biggest The Traitors conspiracy theories from secret romance to warring covert brothers

As season three of The Traitors grips BBC viewers, the Mirror takes a look at some of this year's best and most bizarre theories including secret relationships and relatives

Events

10 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

20 hours ago Inside the barn Richard Hammond was 'banished to' on £7m Bollitree Castle after his split from wife of 28 years Mindy... after he broke her golden rule for living together

Last year, Richard hinted at tensions in the marriage when he gave fans a tour of a granary barn he converted in the grounds of the castle.

Economics

10 hours ago BBC The Traitors biggest conspiracy theories from secret romance to warring covert brothers

As season three of The Traitors grips BBC viewers, the Mirror takes a look at some of this year's best and most bizarre theories including secret relationships and relatives

Events

11 hours ago Trump’s conviction is the latest twist in the Maga story | Lloyd Green

The supreme court order may also be a harbinger of what awaits the US over the next four years: litigation that again divides the judiciary and the nationDonald Trump will take the office on 20 January 2025 as a convicted felon. On Thursday night, a sharply divided US supreme court declined to ride to his last-minute rescue. In a one-paragraph order, the majority refused to stay his state court-sentencing whose genesis lay with payments that Trump allegedly arranged to cover up his purported affair with the adult film actor Stormy Daniels. Last May, a Manhattan jury unanimously found the 45th president guilty of 34 counts of conspiracy and fraud.The supreme court order may also be a harbinger of what awaits the US over the next four years: litigation that again divides the judiciary and the nation. Five of the nine supreme court justices, including chief justice John Roberts and Amy Coney Barrett, a Trump appointee, refused to buy what the monarch of Mar-a-Lago was selling. The rest...

Politics

21 hours ago ‘Heartless’ fraudster stole £1m from bank customers to fund Porsche sports car and lavish lifestyle

Adam Raja used more than 100 mobiles and SIM cards to contact unsuspecting victims from his bedroom in Croydon

Economics

10 hours 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.

Events

11 hours ago PS Plus Extra and Premium January 2025 games predictions and reveal date including Resident Evil 4

An late delivery of games is coming to the PS Plus Extra and Premium subscription service, and it could feature one of the very best installments in the Resident Evil series.

Politics

22 hours ago Man who sold his house to fund fitness business breaks down in tears on Dragons' Den

CEO and founder of BodyXcore Joseph Keegan from Liverpool pitched his workout kits to the dragons, including celebrity guest Joe Wicks , tonight.

Economics

11 hours ago Horror at British zoo after rhino kills zebra in front of terrified children

Visitors including children are said to have watched in horror this afternoon at the confrontation between the two animals at an outside enclosure for mixed African species at Colchester Zoo in Essex.

Events

11 hours ago Trump says meeting with Putin being planned as fight over Arctic set to begin

Trump calls Ukraine war ‘bloody mess’ as he refuses to rule out military action to gain control over Greenland

Politics

24 hours ago Man United transfer news LIVE – Kolo Muani deal, Mainoo to Chelsea, Rashford offers

All the latest Manchester United news and gossip during the January transfer window, including updates on Kobbie Mainoo and Marcus Rashford

Economics

11 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

12 hours ago Bride furious after finding out Instagram stunt wedding was actually real

A judge ruled that the woman 'did not provide real consent' after she agreed to take part in a fake Instagram wedding - only to later discover she had been duped into a genuine marriage

Politics

25 hours ago Whitehall braced for spending cuts after UK hit by bond market turmoil

Rising gilt yields mean government departments may face further squeeze

Economics

11 hours 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

12 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

25 hours ago MSPs 'must back private jet tax' as super rich 'burn through carbon budget in 10 days'

Oxfam Scotland says shocking milestone highlights the need for Holyrood budget to rein in lavish private jet culture amongst super-rich.

Economics

11 hours ago LA was sitting on a powder keg ripe for a fire after months of drought. Then it was lit

EXCLUSIVE: Author John Vaillant tells The Independent that human-driven climate change has created dangerous wildfire conditions and thousands of ‘climate refugees’ in the city of Los Angeles

Events

12 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

29 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

11 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...

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