69 minutes ago 'Daniel Dubois took his moment with both hands – he deserves gold, gongs and glory'

FRANK WARREN COLUMN: The hall-of-fame promoter hails his company's fine year with awards coming in for many of his stable after impressive 2024 and looks ahead to 2025

Politics

14 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...

Society

2 hours ago Thousands of households can get free cost of living cash worth up to £225

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

10 hours ago 'Football must do more to protect players from dementia and help former players with condition'

Football must do more to help protect players from developing dementia as Dean Windass diagnosed as research shows repeated heading the ball increases risk of the disease

Sport

62 minutes ago Gisèle Pelicot's daughter demands rapist dad who spent years drugging mum 'die in prison'

WARNING, DISTRESSING CONTENT: Gisèle Pelicot's daughter Caroline Darian labelled her dad Dominque a "dangeorus man" who knew "perfectly well what he did" and believes he should never be let out of jail

Events

2 hours ago 'Masterpiece' remake of 'classic' movie that won 10 Oscars is on TV tonight

The 2021 film received seven Academy Award nominations but did not live up to its predeccesor's staggering wins

Culture

2 hours ago Three common medications 'may cause heart problems', cardiologist says

Aurelio Rojas Sanchez, a cardiologist based in Malaga, Spain, has warned that ibuprofen and other everyday medications can cause 'heart problems' if taken too frequently

Transport

4 hours 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

16 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

4 hours ago PIP payments of up to £737 each month for people with muscle or joint conditions

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

1 hour ago California fires live: progress made against some LA blazes but thickening smoke prompts ‘health emergency’

Palisades and Eaton fires start coming under control as fierce winds ease but forecasters predict another red flag warning for MondayFull report: 11 killed and 10,000 structures destroyed as blazes continueAfter 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?The psychological toll from the wildfires on a traumatized Los Angeles county of nearly 10 million people has yet to be assessed.Reuters reports that Pacific Palisades residents who ventured back to their devastated neighborhoods were shocked to find brick chimneys looming over charred waste and burnt-out vehicles as acrid smoke lingered in the air.At least to say goodbye until we can rebuild. I will let God lead me. Continue reading...

Events

16 hours ago Poignant short film Clodagh shows ‘how art can change people’, says director Portia A Buckley

Oscar-longlisted film captures powerful moment someone’s life is changed ‘by seeing a form of artistic expression’

Culture

8 hours ago Channel 4’s Marilyn Manson: Unmasked makes for horrifying but essential viewing

Harrowing documentary deftly points out the systems that permit figures such as Manson to go for decades unchecked

Politics

17 hours ago I stayed at a tranquil Scottish hotel that's home to 'best boutique spa'

A night away, good food and time to relax in an award-winning spa. What more could you need this winter?

Society

6 hours ago Charity launches handy PIP tool to help people make successful claims up to £737

The Turn2us PIP Helper aims to cut through the confusion of the PIP application process, with step-by-step guidance, award estimations, mental wellbeing resources, and essential information

Economics

1 hour ago Bowel cancer warning signs as Manchester woman beats disease with first ever transplant

The UK’s first liver transplant for advanced bowel cancer has been hailed a success - but what are the warning signs for the disease?

Events

17 hours ago When cruises go horribly wrong – from harrowing 'falling man' photo to 'sewage on walls'

WARNING, DISTRESSING CONTENT: From cold and starving passengers turning into 'savages' over cucumber sandwiches to 33 people losing thier lives before the captain was jailed, below we look at some cruise ship disasters

Culture

9 hours ago Amid rush to net zero, boss of gas giant Centrica reveals shivering Britain has only a week's worth of reserves left, so... are we heading for energy blackouts?

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

17 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

7 hours ago Rachel Reeves prepares to slash billions of pounds of disability benefits to calm debts crisis

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

Economics

2 hours ago Lewis Hamilton warning issued by F1 rival before Ferrari debut as 'weak moment' spotted

Aged 40, Lewis Hamilton is bidding to win an eighth Formula 1 drivers' title before he retires and has swapped Mercedes for Ferrari in order to achieve that goal

Events

20 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

9 hours ago Fancy a pork pie made from bread crusts? Scientists show how wasted dough can be fermented to be used in new dishes

Researchers have shown that leftover crusts can be fermented to make a lab-based protein to be used in the likes of pork pies and sausages in a development that could help reduce waste.

Politics

20 hours ago Spending less time on X (Twitter) has 'vastly improved my mental health', says Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy

The Cabinet minister said that reducing her time on Twitter meant she also better understood ‘what really matters to the country’

Society

9 hours ago Labour planning to axe billions from disability benefits bill in order to ease debts crisis

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

Economics

2 hours ago UK WhatsApp users get urgent new warning and told to 'follow instructions' immediately

If you use WhatsApp make sure you take notice of this new alert.

Events

10 hours ago California Dems worry Trump will make fire aid political again: ’Such a wild card’

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

Politics

22 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

15 hours ago Nivea vs La Mer review: Does this bargain cream compare to a £300 moisturiser?

Rumour has it the creams share 90 per cent of the same ingredients but how do they compare?

Economics

3 hours ago UK energy security will not always depend on gas, but it does at the moment

The UK needs to reduce the amount of time it takes for renewable energy schemes to get a connection to the National Grid and dramatically increase electricity storage

Events

10 hours ago Arsenal: Mikel Merino reveals 'everything is starting to click' as he vows to have creative impact for Gunners

Summer signing is confident he can bring more than just physicality to the Arsenal midfield

Politics

25 hours ago Debenhams reduces 'stunning' £72 heater to £23 that's perfect for any home without a fireplace

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

Society

17 hours ago DWP cold weather payment: Heater that costs 16p to run now less than £20 at Debenhams

Down to just £18.82 from the usual £44.99 with a massive 58% discount, this oil filled radiator is more than capable of heating up a home office or a small bedroom

Economics

4 hours 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

Events

11 hours ago Rudy Giuliani found to be in contempt of court again for 2020 election lies

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...

Politics

17 hours ago Woman says 'lush' Pretty Little Thing dress that's now £7 is 'worth every penny'

The dress was £34 but thanks to a 80% off reduction, it is now less than £7 and one shopper says it is 'definitely worth getting'

Economics

13 hours ago Scottish Water urge people to be vigilant and check for burst water mains and pipes during upcoming sub

The utility has recorded a 30 per cent increase in the past two days in bursts on its network of water mains.

Politics

18 hours ago DWP urged to make state pension change that would affect eight million people

MPs may have to debate the proposal

Economics

6 hours ago Stern arrest warning issued after LA fires air tanker is grounded by crash with civilian drone

The plane is likely to be out of action until Monday

Events

13 hours ago OnePlus 13 review: Could the first mobile of 2025 be this year's best?

From the mind-boggling battery life to the luscious display – it’s hard to find fault with this year’s phone

Politics

19 hours ago Dehumidifier that removes mould, dries clothes and costs 12p to use now reduced in price

Debenhams has reduced the price of a Pro Breeze 20L dehumidifier that comes with a laundry mode to almost half price

Economics

8 hours ago Alan Shearer issues Arsenal worrying double warning over Alexander Isak transfer

Alexander Isak has been one of the stars of the Premier League season this term and has been linked with the likes of Arsenal, Liverpool and Chelsea but Newcastle have set a high price for the striker

Events

14 hours ago Why areas of Greater Manchester are not getting DWP Cold Weather Payments

Payments have been triggered in 116 postcode areas - but none are in Greater Manchester

Politics

21 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

8 hours ago Stern warning issued after civilian drone grounds air tanker fighting LA fires

The plane is likely to be out of action until Monday

Events

15 hours ago The Guardian view on Magnus Carlsen’s power play: checking chess’s ruling body in style | Editorial

The latest controversy reveals deeper tensions about who will shape the sport’s future: its greatest players or the governing authoritiesA persuasive case can be made that Magnus Carlsen is the greatest chess player of all time. The 34-year‑old Norwegian is no longer world champion – bored with classic (long-form) chess, he chose not to defend his title in 2023 – but his name resonates with the public more than ever. This is not due to his expertise in the Sicilian Defence but because chess’s world governing body, Fide, recently barred him from playing in a tournament for wearing jeans. “Jeansgate” illustrates that while the public may care little for the niceties of chess openings, they are captivated by the eccentricities of the chess world.The fabulous (often chess-inspired) costumes in Netflix’s drama hit The Queen’s Gambit made style magazines swoon. But in real life, chess and fashion rarely intersect, though the great Cuban world champion of the 1920s, José Raúl Capablanca, w...

Politics

21 hours ago Ninja kitchen essential 'perfect for cooking family meals' reduced to £18 in Argos deal

"Great for cooking, minimal effort to wash, absolutely love them"

Economics

8 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 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

21 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

9 hours ago Being a couch potato during childhood could increase your risk of dementia in old age

Scientists have previously shown health in mid-life affects your risk of poor brain health in later years but Oxford University researchers have now found evidence that the seeds may be sown much earlier

Events

16 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

22 hours ago Naomi Watts was told she ‘would never work again’ if she admitted to being menopausal

Watts was warned that drawing attention to your age after 23 years old in Hollywood is ‘career suicide’

Economics

9 hours ago Threat of Trump tariffs adds to global economic uncertainty, IMF warns

Kristalina Georgieva says unpredictability of US trade policy is driving up borrowing costs around the world

Events

16 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

22 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

9 hours ago California wildfires live updates: firefighters battle Los Angeles blazes as governor orders water inquiry

Gavin Newsom announces investigation into wildfire water supply as Joe Biden likens destruction to ‘war scene’After 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

17 hours ago Fears big cat on the loose in UK after farmer finds gruesome remains of deer 'ripped open'

WARNING: GRAPHIC IMAGE Farmer Jimmy Adams was shocked to find the dead deer, with the animal's insides appearing to have been ripped out, on his land in Bradford-on-Avon in the Cotswolds

Politics

23 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

10 hours ago Living Nostradamus' chilling warning for 2025 after LA wildfire prophecy comes true

EXCLUSIVE: The world-renowned psychic we at the Daily Star affectionately call Living Nostradamus has eerily pointed out he predicted California to be struck by a 'devastating fire'

Events

17 hours ago In ‘I’m Still Here,’ a family portrait is a form of political resistance

Political resistance in movies often takes the form of protest, hunger strike or armed uprising

Politics

23 hours ago DWP confirms exactly how Cold Weather Payments are paid and who is eligible

Cold Weather Payments have been activated this week as the mercury plummets to bitterly cold lows - and people living in these postcodes are entitled to it.

Economics

10 hours ago Federal probe of 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre says 'no avenue' for criminal case in connection to attack

The first-ever U.S. Justice Department review of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre finds there is no longer an avenue to bring a criminal case in association with the attack by a white mob on a thriving Black district

Events

17 hours ago Venezuela latest: Nicolás Maduro inaugurated for a third term, defying evidence of fraud

Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro was sworn in for a third six-year term after a reelection widely viewed as illegitimate and as his administration grows increasingly brazen in cracking down on its opponents

Politics

24 hours ago Cold weather payments triggered amid freezing temperatures – check if you’re eligible and when to expect money

The first cold weather payments of 2025 have been triggered

Economics

11 hours ago Symptoms of young onset dementia after EastEnders twist raises awareness

Many people are 'wrongly' associating dementia with age, experts warn

Events

18 hours ago Babygirl review: Nicole Kidman is stunning but this film is woefully overrated

Nicole Kidman delivers yet another powerhouse performance, but Babygirl is more sclerotic than erotic

Politics

24 hours ago Sainsbury’s give workers surprise pay increase after huge Christmas sales

Sainsbury’s told shareholders it is on track to increase its profits for the year, in line with previous targets.

Economics

11 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

18 hours ago DWP to make huge change to services in bid to make benefits system 'simpler'

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) plans to introduce "more automation" to its telephone services and boost its digital and in-person support

Politics

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

An announcement is expected that could see 5% cuts increased

Economics

11 hours ago Warwick Davis' moving reaction to BAFTA Fellowship Award after family heartache

Harry Potter star Warwick Davis has been announced as the latest recipient of the BAFTA Fellowship Award, with fellow actor Lenny Rush sharing the news on the One Show recently

Events