2 hours ago ‘I think there is life there. Today’: the race to put a human on Mars – in pictures

Ever since the first fuzzy images of its surface were captured in 1964, Mars has sparked imaginations worldwide. As Nasa publishes its photographic archives of the red planet, will Elon Musk’s wild predictions of a crewed flight in four years come true?Last September, Elon Musk used the social media platform he had bought for £35bn to remind the world that he had bigger things on his mind than the forthcoming US presidential election. “The first Starships to Mars will launch in two years when the next Earth-Mars transfer window opens,” he posted on X. “These will be uncrewed to test the reliability of landing intact on Mars. If those landings go well, then the first crewed flights to Mars will be in four years.”Then came a grand restatement of even more impressive intentions. “[The] flight rate will grow exponentially from there,” he wrote, “with the goal of building a self-sustaining city in about 20 years.” For those who still doubt whether this plan ought to be quite the priority...

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21 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.

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4 hours ago OK! Style team shops– 'beat the blues' buys to lift your January mood from £3

Don't let the January blues seep in– we have just the mood-boosting buys you need to get a much-needed dopamine hit, priced from as low as £3

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22 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

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45 minutes ago Now California is hit by FIRE TORNADO as wind whips up flames while LA blaze continues to spread

The disaster has already claimed the lives of at least 11 people and destroyed more than 10,000 structures.

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6 hours ago Antiques Roadshow guest’s jaw drops as she discovers huge value of late husband’s worldwide hit children’s book

An Antiques Roadshow guest couldn’t contain her surprise when she was informed just how much a copy of her late author husband’s book and accompanying scrapbook were worth.

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27 hours ago Update your iPhone NOW: Apple releases urgent iOS 18.2.1 update with important bug fixes

If you have an iPhone, make sure to update it today as Apple releases a new software update containing 'important bug fixes'.

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62 minutes ago Protection zone set up after bird flu outbreak in Angus area of Scotland

Scottish government stresses risk to public is low, as chief veterinary officer says it is first outbreak since 2023A protection zone has been set up after an outbreak of bird flu in Angus, Scotland’s chief veterinary officer has said.On Friday night, Sheila Voas said a 10km (6.8 mile) surveillance zone had also been declared around the area as well as the 3km protection zone in Kirriemuir after a highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) was reported. Continue reading...

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5 hours ago Wizz Air reveals exact time to book cheap flights and it's not last minute

Wizz Air has confirmed an exact time when travellers should book their cheap flights and has busted common belief that last minute flights are cheaper.

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5 hours ago Paradise on a budget: I'm a travel expert and here's how to have a VERY cheap holiday in the Maldives, from £25

The tips come from Kara Wildbur, whose TikTok travel videos have snared her 133,000 followers. Kara tells MailOnline: 'People wrongly assume their trip to the Maldives needs to be expensive.'

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29 hours ago Squid Game fans joke ‘someone is getting fired’ after spotting major blunder at key moment in season 2 finale

Hit Netflix show has fallen victim to a filming error in new season

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50 minutes ago UK drivers issued important reminder as temperatures hit below freezing

With snow and ice covering much of the UK this weekend, driving is more hazardous than usual - so you'll need to make sure you don't break these lesser-known laws

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23 hours ago ‘They created a Vegas in 10 years’: photographing the hedonistic gambling mecca of Macau

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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80 minutes ago Carrie Johnson reveals health battle after week in hospital with flu and pneumonia

Ms Johnson praised NHS staff for their care and revealed she has now left the Oxford hospital

Science

5 hours ago Meghan Markle forced to eat her words with Netflix decision ahead of new show

Meghan Markle's new Netflix show, With Love, Meghan is set to hit screens in just a matter of days - and a move by the streaming platform goes against something the Sussexes once denied five years ago

Politics

21 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

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73 minutes ago Stuart Hogg's estranged wife goes public and slams rugby star's sentence for abuse

Gillian Hogg has hit out after her husband, former Scotland rugby captain Stuart Hogg, was sentenced to a Community Payback Order after a campaign of domestic abuse

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7 hours ago How to make 'Italian Penicillin' soup to keep the family healthy through winter flu season

One happy customer said it "makes soups taste like you’re in a high class restaurant"

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6 hours ago Influencers mock people telling them to 'get a job' as they flaunt Louis Vuitton bags

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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22 hours ago Uniqlo's £14.90 accessory hailed as 'perfect' by shoppers for warmth without bulk

Uniqlo's Heattech range has been a hit with shoppers ever since it first launched in 2003, and one of the most popular items is the Souffle Yarn Beanie, which is priced at just £14.90

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93 minutes ago Forget Japanese knotweed, now there's a new unkillable menace: Weed that is resistant to strongest herbicide is found in UK for first time

Italian ryegrass - which affects cereals including wheat, one of the UK's most important crops - has been found at a farm in Kent to have become resistant to glyphosate.

Events

14 hours ago Bird flu outbreak confirmed at Scots premises as 'protection zone' put in place

A 10km surveillance zone has also been declared.

Science

13 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

31 hours ago Stock market today: Asian shares slide further as rate cut, tariff worries hit market sentiment

Shares have fallen for a second day in Asia after U.S. markets were closed to observe a National Day of Mourning for former President Jimmy Carter

Economics

1 hour ago South Korean plane crash investigation in bombshell twist as black box 'stopped recording'

South Korea's transport ministry revealed on Saturday the black box on the aircraft, which was carrying 179 people, stopped recording just moments before the airliner hit a concrete structure at Maun Airport

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15 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

14 hours ago ITV Emmerdale fans label episode 'a farce' as they question 'stupid' storyline

Emmerdale fans called out the soap as Rhona hit breaking point as April is still missing from the village

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32 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

2 hours ago BBC star who appeared on Jonathan Ross show dies suddenly after flu illness

Kerry Wilson, 56, who was also known by her stage name Kerry Kathleen, died on Friday, January 3 after being placed into an induced coma from which she never recovered

Events

21 hours ago How to win at rock, paper, scissors: Expert reveals the simple trick that will almost guarantee you beat your friends

In a video posted to his TikTok, an expert reveals how you can use simple psychology to beat your friends at the game.

Science

14 hours ago Sexy robot unveiled at Vegas tech conference is world's most realistic

A robot that looks like a sex doll could soon be keeping lonely old men company, according to a company that unveiled the robot at CES 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

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32 hours ago Who is right about ‘Maganomics’: bearish economists or bullish investors?

Equity market optimism about president-elect’s impact contrasts with warnings over hit to GDP growth

Economics

3 hours ago Steven Gerrard's real feelings about sharing granddad duties with 'drug cartel lieutenant'

Liam Byrne has major links to the Kinahan Cartel, who were one of Europe's biggest drug smugglers before they were hit with a $15million bounty by US authorities

Events

25 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

15 hours ago Why NOW is the best time to retire in nearly 20 years: A silver lining could boost your pension, says RACHEL RICKARD STRAUS

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

15 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

3 hours ago California wildfires could make 'The Last of Us' a REALITY: Scientists warn blazes could spread deadly fungal spores beyond their natural habitats

As HBO finally confirms the release date of The Last of Us season two, scientists say the show's premise could soon be a reality - and disasters like the California wildfires could be to blame.

Events

18 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...

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3 hours ago The curse of RuPaul's Drag Race: How queens featured on the hit reality show have been struck by early death, drug abuse and prison sentences

From their impressive lip sync battles to their hilarious Snatch Game impersonations, many Drag Race contestants have left an imprint on viewers' hearts.

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20 hours ago Why NOW is the best time to retire in nearly 20 years: The economy is reeling but a little

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.

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4 hours ago Ashley Cain hits back at claims he's 'flaunting his wealth' after purchasing flashy new car

Reality TV star and charity advocate Ashley Cain has hit out at those who have criticised him for 'flaunting' his wealth in his latest social media upload

Events

20 hours ago Ancient mosaic with Bible verse that 'blesses all who read it' discovered

Archaeologists have discovered a 1,500-year-old monastery with a colorful mosaic floor bearing a Bible verse blessing all who read it. Experts say it is one of a kind.

Politics

4 hours ago Exact time more snow will hit UK today as cold snap set 'last for weeks'

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

Events

21 hours ago The Traitors viewers all have the same 'sad' complaint about BBC show: 'Didn't want this to happen'

The hit UK BBC show fronted by Claudia Winkleman has returned for a third season - but viewers quickly noted that several changes had been made.

Politics

5 hours ago The Traitors hit by bullying claims as fans accuse star of picking on Freddie

BBC show The Traitors has been hit by a bullying row after fans accused one star of unfairly targeting fellow, Freddie, player in uncomfortable scenes

Events

22 hours ago Vaclav Cerny's true Rangers value laid bare as loan star's impact spares Philippe Clement from mid

The Wolfsburg loanee has been a hit at Ibrox - and his goals have prevented a bad season from being even worse

Politics

10 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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23 hours ago From oatzempic to mouth taping: does science back up TikTok health tips?

Here are some of the more curious health hacks circulating on the social media platform – and what the evidence saysThe deluge of improbable health hacks on TikTok can only mean it’s the start of a new year. Here we look at some of the more curious tips and the evidence, where there is any, behind them. Continue reading...

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13 hours ago UK snow: Weather maps show exact time next barrage of snow to hit UK amid

Weather maps issued by forecasters indicate when snow is expected to return to large swathes of the UK, as the cold snap is believed to continue throughout January

Events

25 hours ago Dancing on Ice Odds 2025: Here are all 11 celebrities' chances of triumphing on skates

The hit STV show that sees celebs try to skate their way to victory is returning.

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14 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

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25 hours ago Sunken worlds under the Pacific? Scientists are BAFFLED by massive structures found deep beneath the ocean that 'shouldn't exist'

Scientists at ETH Zurich and the California Institute of Technology (Caltech) have found massive structures deep beneath the Pacific waters that 'shouldn't exist'.

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15 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...

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25 hours ago World's richest 1% have ALREADY used their share of carbon for 2025, experts say

We're only 10 days into 2025. But the world's richest one per cent have already burned through their share of carbon for the year.

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18 hours ago The 35 best movies to see before you die – from Raiders of the Lost Ark to Spirited Away

Films can still offer an emotional hit like nothing else. Helen O’Hara and Patrick Smith pick their favourites

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26 hours ago Bank of Dave 2 real life: How much of the Netflix film is actually based on a true story?

The sequel to the first film is set to hit Netflix and will see Dave Fishwick take on payday loan companies

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18 hours ago He drove the wrong way down a dual carriageway and hit 100mph in a 20mph zone

It was one of almost 200 cases in December where drivers in North Wales were arrested for drink or drug driving

Events

26 hours ago Rail sale: When you can access cheap train tickets and the operators taking part

It marks the 200th anniversary of the world’s first passenger train service

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19 hours ago Bird flu: symptoms of avian influenza and should we be worried after US reports first human death

Although rare in humans it can be serious or even deadly 🚨

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