62 minutes ago Gloom and pessimism take hold of Democrats as they prepare to elect party leader

Questions about the viability of a female presidential candidate also rise after a crushing presidential defeat Democrats are harboring strong feelings of stress and gloom as the new year begins. And many are questioning whether their party’s commitment to diverse candidates – especially women – may lead to further political struggles as Donald Trump is sworn in for a second presidency on 20 January.A recent poll from the Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research finds that a significant number of Democrats believe that it may be decades before the United States will get its first female president. Continue reading...

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4 hours ago LIZ JONES: It's weird you can have sex in different locations... but men are too scared to do just one simple thing

Candid, confessional, controversial.

Society

22 minutes ago 'Versatile' Amazon electric heater branded 'perfect for small rooms' has price slashed to £34

Lots of us are using the January sales to keep ourselves warm during the current cold snap.

Economics

3 hours ago Alan Shearer makes bold FA Cup prediction for Arsenal vs Manchester United

Alan Shearer has cast his eye over the FA Cup's heavyweight third round tie as Arsenal welcome holders Manchester United to the Emirates with the visitors major underdogs

Sport

2 hours ago Every word of Patrick Stewart's first Rangers address as new CEO responds to fan fury and promises root

The former Manchester United chief officially started his work at Ibrox in the middle of December and has now outlined his plans

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21 hours ago King Charles to hold historic meeting with Pope during blockbuster royal tour

King Charles and Queen Camilla are set to travel to Italy in the spring, and during a visit to Rome they will meet Pope Francis for a historic audience at the Vatican

Culture

26 hours ago These Very discount codes will help you save big on fashion, electricals and more

From clothing and fragrances to tablets and TVs, there’s cash to saved on your next purchase

Science

82 minutes ago Zuck 2.0: What's really behind Mark Zuckerberg's startling transformation from meek Democrat darling to cage

Mark Zuckerberg sat down with podcaster Joe Rogan for three hours on Friday and barely mentioned his newfound support of President-elect Donald Trump. Could this be Zuck 2.0?

Politics

31 hours ago Jurgen Klopp's final Liverpool 'regret' as Arne Slot decision 'attracts two clubs'

Jurgen Klopp did little wrong while he was the manager of Liverpool, but there is one thing the German said he regretted during his final campaign - and Arne Slot hasn't rectified it

Society

2 hours ago White House working on hostage release deal between Hamas and Israel, says CIA director

Donald Trump hopes agreement will take place before his inauguration amid renewed optimismThe White House is working to reach a hostage deal between Israel and Hamas before president-elect Trump’s inauguration, William Burns, the director of the CIA, has suggested.“Negotiations going on right now are quite serious and do offer the possibility, at least, of getting this done in the next couple of weeks,” Burns said in an interview with National Public Radio on Friday. “This administration worked very hard at that right up until 20 January. I think the coordination with the new administration on this issue has been good. President-elect Trump has made clear his interest in trying to get a deal, you know, before his inauguration.” Continue reading...

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18 hours ago Dani Olmo transfer reality clear as Barcelona make final call amid Man United and Man City link

Barcelona have finally confirmed what the future holds for Dani Olmo after struggling to register their Spain international since making the £50million signing last summer.

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3 hours ago Rod Stewart's personal trainer shares three exercise rules to stay fit like a rockstar

The rockstar has just turned 80 - and is still fit as he runs around the stage

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22 hours ago Dean Windass’ dementia diagnosis revealed as authorities urged to tackle disease

The 55-year-old was diagnosed with stage two dementia last year but it only came to light on Friday morning.

Culture

1 hour ago The Jesus Lizard review – US rockers relive past glories, with added phlegm

Manchester Academy 2Force of nature David Yow and band tour their superb first album in 26 years with a growling, spit-flecked fusion of pummelling songs and acerbic witThe Jesus Lizard singer David Yow is not naked – which is probably for the best. It’s a cold night. But the frontman’s lack of nudity is pretty much the only key element missing from tonight’s ear-ringing encounter with the reunited US band, touring their late-career album Rack (2024). Clad in a black shirt and jeans, Yow prowls the stage, spitting, hollering inchoate insights into the microphone, clamping the cord between his teeth, darkly exhorting the crowd not to stop clapping. He mocks security handing out “little shot glasses of water” – Yow says it in a baby voice – “because someone might be thirsty”.Every few songs, Yow launches himself into the audience, crowd-surfing all the way to the mixing desk. Less of a singer than a sui generis declaimer, he smears misanthropic lyrics across the grain of Duane Denison...

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19 hours ago Manchester United star could be key to Nuno Mendes transfer deal to fix Ruben Amorim flaw

Man United need a new wing-back for Ruben Amorim's system to work at Old Trafford, with Alejandro Garnacho potentially holding the key

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30 hours ago Ruben Amorim press conference live Manchester United injury updates and transfer latest

Ruben Amorim will conduct his pre-match press conference today ahead of the FA Cup clash with Arsenal.

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3 hours ago New Orleans attack would’ve had ‘completely different outcome’ if steel barriers were used, inventor says

Peter Whitford says Archer barriers, which the city had stored away, have record of stopping vehicle rammingsThe deadly New Year’s Day truck attack in New Orleans “would have had a completely different outcome” if city officials had put out 700lb (317kg) barriers that they bought years earlier and have a track record of preventing intentional vehicle rammings, the blockades’ inventor has told the Guardian.But the city “did not have a full slate of accessories to help move and deploy” those steel Archer barriers quickly in the way they were designed to be – and how authorities elsewhere have managed to do it, Peter Whitford, the chief executive officer of the Meridian Rapid Defense Group, said in an interview. Continue reading...

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2 hours ago Nigel Farage and Elon Musk to reunite as Reform leader hosts Trump inauguration party in Washington

Exclusive: Nigel Farage is set to host ‘the biggest inauguration party’ in Washington DC with Donald Trump, the president-elect’s family, Elon Musk, senior Republicans and the UK’s new ambassador to the US Lord Mandelson all expected to attend

Politics

22 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

32 hours ago Arsenal reach unwanted conclusion after holding Alexander Isak transfer talks

Alexander Isak is top of Arsenal's shortlist when it comes to signing a new striker but the Newcastle hitman won't be joining Mikel Arteta's side in the January transfer window

Sport

3 hours ago Best electric toothbrushes that shoppers say clean and whiten teeth to hygienist standards

If you're on a mission to upgrade your dental game in 2025, an electric toothbrush is an absolute must-have – these are the best ones from £70

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3 hours ago ‘There are a lot of bitter people here, I’m one of them’: rust belt voters on why they backed Trump again despite his broken promises

Many in Youngstown, Ohio, believe the president-elect will tackle the town’s decline this time. Others are worried about his character flaws. Their concerns help explain how he returned to power – and how his second term might play outThe last time Donald Trump was president, he travelled to Youngstown, Ohio, among the most depressed of America’s rust belt cities, and promised voters the impossible.The high-paying steel, railroad and car industry jobs that once made Youngstown a hard-living, hard-drinking blue collar boom town were coming back, he said. “Don’t move. Don’t sell your house,” he crowed to a rapturous crowd in 2017. “We’re going to fill up those factories – or rip ”em down and build brand new ones.” Continue reading...

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26 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

4 hours ago Los Angeles is on fire and big oil are the arsonists | Tzeporah Berman

Every barrel of oil, every cubic meter of gas, and every ton of coal burned brings us closer to environmental catastropheApocalyptic flames and smoke are raging through southern California in the worst fire in Los Angeles county’s history. At least seven people have died. Thousands of structures have been destroyed. Hundreds of thousands of people have fled their homes. The private forecaster AccuWeather estimates initial damage and economic loss at more than $50bn and has the potential to be the costliest wildfire disaster in American history. The impacts of the disruption and loss faced by community members is incalculable.While some media outlets are discussing the link between the LA fires and climate crisis, the president-elect Donald Trump and rightwing media are using this devastating event to foster misinformation including denying the role of climate crisis.Tzeporah Berman is a Canadian environmental activist, campaigner and writer Continue reading...

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27 hours ago What IS going wrong with the UK economy? How a spike in debt servicing costs threatens to derail Labour as 'Stagflation' fears mount... and Pound is branded the 'Great British Peso'

A major plank of Keir Starmer's pitch at the election was that Labour would bring much-needed stability to the UK economy.

Economics

5 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

4 hours ago Americans stocking up on foreign goods before Trump tariffs: ‘a sense of urgency’

As inauguration day approaches, consumers scooping up iPads, building supplies, shelf-stable foods and electric carsTablets and appliances made in China, hybrid cars built in Canada, European wine. As Donald Trump’s second inauguration as president quickly approaches, Americans are stocking up on goods in anticipation of tariffs Trump plans to place on imports, according to a Guardian reader poll.Since the election, Trump has promised to immediately impose a 25% tariff on Mexican and Canadian imports, along with increasing existing tariffs on Chinese imports by 10%. On the campaign trail, Trump said he would put tariffs of 10% to 20% on all imports. Continue reading...

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27 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

6 hours ago Expert issues urgent warning to parents to STOP using common household item over risks of electric shocks and fire hazards

In a video posted to the WhichUK Instagram, the British consumer champion group explained that though seeming handy, they can actually increase the risk of electrical shock and fire.

Events

4 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...

Politics

28 hours ago Melania’s $40m Amazon deal: another sign Bezos is capitulating to Donald Trump | Margaret Sullivan

Sadly, the Amazon-Melania deal has much the same flavor as the rest of Trump appeasement moves – not just by Bezos but by others of his ilkThe language in a New York Times article was extremely restrained as it described Jeff Bezos’s evolving stance regarding Donald Trump.The Amazon founder and the president-elect had had a rocky relationship in the past, “but in recent months, Amazon and Mr. Bezos have taken steps to repair it”.Margaret Sullivan is a Guardian US columnist Continue reading...

Economics

7 hours ago Sam Moore dead: ‘Soul Man’ singer from legendary Sam & Dave duo dies aged 89

Singer known for definitive hits of the era such as ‘Soul Man’ and ‘Hold On, I’m Comin’

Events

5 hours ago Barcelona hold Marcus Rashford talks and discover price to seal January move

Barcelona have held talks about landing Marcus Rashford in January but they will have to take on all of the Manchester United star's wages if they want to secure a loa move

Politics

34 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

7 hours ago Why Mark Zuckerberg turned to Dana White to secure Maga’s favor | Karim Zidan

Zuckerberg’s appointment of the UFC supremo to Meta’s board appears to be a calculated move to solidify ties with Trump through one of his most influential alliesIn the four months since Donald Trump accused Mark Zuckerberg of conspiring against him during the 2020 presidential election and threatened him with life imprisonment, the Meta CEO has gone to great lengths to curry favor with the incoming president.Shortly after Trump’s victory in November, Zuckerberg traveled to Mar-a-Lago to dine with the president-elect and his transition team, even donating $1m to Trump’s inauguration fund. He has also culled Meta’s third party fact-checking program, lifting restrictions on topics like immigration and gender. And this week, Zuckerberg took his efforts to align with the incoming administration a step further by appointing Dana White – the CEO of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) and a close Trump ally – to Meta’s board of directors. Continue reading...

Events

5 hours ago Sailor Moon creative discusses challenges of bringing musical based on Japanese manga to the London stage

EXCLUSIVE Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon: The Super Live is set to make its London debut in February and could pave the way for more shows in other cities

Politics

37 hours ago ANDREW NEIL: The economy's reeling from the disastrous Budget. Taxes or cuts are coming... and the big financial players I've talked to now all say it could spell the end of Labour

In the run-up to the General Election , Rachel Reeves boasted repeatedly of her qualifications for being Chancellor, even liberally embellishing her CV to bolster her credentials.

Economics

8 hours ago Sam Moore death: ‘Soul Man’ singer from legendary Sam & Dave duo dies at 89

Sam Moore was the higher voice of 1960s duo Sam & Dave, known for definitive hits of the era such as ‘Soul Man’ and ‘Hold On, I’m Comin’

Events

5 hours ago Alan Carr, 48, reveals his one condition while dating as he's ready to find love again with pal Amanda Holden's help following split from toyboy Callum Heslop, 28

Last year, the comedian, 48, exclusively confirmed to MailOnline that he's back on the market after his reported split from toyboy boyfriend Callum Heslop, 28.

Politics

9 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

6 hours ago Watch live: Rachel Reeves and Chinese counterpart He Lifeng hold joint news conference after trade meeting

Watch live as Rachel Reeves and her Chinese counterpart He Lifeng hold a joint news conference on Saturday (11 January), following earlier trade meetings.

Politics

10 hours ago Sam Moore, who sang ‘Soul Man’ in Sam & Dave duo, dies at 89 due to surgery complications

Sam Moore, the surviving half and higher voice of the 1960s duo Sam & Dave that was known for such definitive hits of the era as “Soul Man” and “Hold On, I’m Comin,’” has died

Events

6 hours ago Unclaimed Lottery prizes: National Lottery UK tickets and winnings remain unclaimed

You might be holding a winning ticket and not even know it 🤑

Politics

17 hours ago Rangers hold 'crisis talks' over Clement as fan reaction hits home – but boss WON'T walk away

Fuming fans could get the decision they want but it will come at a price

Events

7 hours ago Alessandra Ambrosio flaunts her flat midriff in bikini as she holds hands with boyfriend Buck Palmer in Brazil

Alessandra Ambrosio showcased her body in a bikini while enjoying another beach day in her home country of Brazil - amid the devastating wildfires in Los Angeles.

Politics

21 hours ago Germany calls a Russian oil tanker adrift in the Baltic Sea a threat to security

An oil tanker believed to be part of Russia’s efforts to evade international sanctions went adrift and had to be towed ashore by a German tugboat

Events

7 hours ago LIZ JONES: In which the German cancels... until he sees the hotel room

Candid, confessional, controversial

Politics

21 hours ago Royal Shakespeare Company slaps trigger warning on children's classic play over 'scary music, flashing lights and derogatory language'

The show, based on the children's tale by Hans Christian Andersen, is warned to contain 'haze, loud music, flashing lights, stage blood and derogatory language' as well as 'grief and cruelty'.

Events

8 hours ago Trump's words on Greenland and borders ring alarms in Europe, but officials have a guarded response

President-elect Donald Trump has tossed expansionist rhetoric at U.S. allies and potential adversaries with arguments that the frontiers of American power need to be extended into Canada and the Danish territory of Greenland, and southward to include the Panama Canal

Politics

21 hours ago The Masked Singer star 'storms off stage' after being voted off in 'chaos'

The Masked Singer has been thrown into chaos as a celebrity was said to have 'stormed off' the stage after being unmasked and voted off the ITV reality show

Events

8 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

Politics

22 hours ago Saving Torah scrolls and saying prayers, Los Angeles fires leave congregants without worship spaces

Among the thousands of buildings destroyed in the Los Angeles wildfires were a mosque, a synagogue, a Catholic parish and a half-dozen Protestant churches

Events

9 hours ago Donald Trump's Scottish golf course seeks to get closer to Robert the Bruce castle

The course linked to the US President-elect wants to get closer to the supposed birthplace of one of Scotland’s mightiest kings.

Politics

22 hours ago British MPs and cultural figures criticise London Met decision to block Palestine protest marching from BBC

British MPs and cultural figures criticise London Met decision to block Palestine protest marching from BBC  Middle East Eye

Events

9 hours ago Ruben Amorim gave the answer we all wanted at Manchester United press conference

Ruben Amorim was asked about Kobbie Mainoo's Man United future on Friday - and his answer was music to the supporters' ears.

Politics

22 hours ago Exactly what Donald Trump said in court as he dodges jail in hush money trial

President-elect Donald Trump, 78, told Judge Juan Merchan he is 'totally innocent' and did 'nothing wrong' as he was sentenced in New York in his hush money trial

Events

13 hours ago 'Chelsea FA Cup tie is being overshadowed and Tyson Fury link is frustrating'

Morecambe fans will protest over ownership situation during their FA Cup third round tie away to Chelsea on Saturday afternoon with their place in the EFL at risk

Politics

24 hours ago Chef has arm amputated after it was 'blown to pieces' by electric shock while he prepared for restaurant lunch service

Matt Davies, 56, had his arm 'blown to pieces' in a freak accident while preparing for lunch service in a restaurant.

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