1 hour ago Trump is trying to seal the border while his czar ‘tempers’ expectations for mass deportations

Trump has pledged to close the border and begin deportations on ‘day one’ — but it’s unclear how

Politics

2 hours ago Lauryn Goodman 'asks Kyle Walker for permission to rent out home' as she hopes to leave UK

Kyle Walker's ex Lauryn Goodman has reportedly asked him for permission to rent out her home as she 'hopes to temporarily leave the UK'

Society

9 hours ago 'I turned down Liverpool and Chelsea interest – now I could join Arsenal for £58million'

Ronald Araujo has reportedly told his Barcelona team-mates that he's eyeing a January move to Arsenal amidst rumoured interest from Mikel Arteta, according to a report from Spain

Economics

2 hours ago LA Times owner's stark message to voters as he attacks Democrat incompetence over deadly fires: Live updates

Outrage over the handling of the devastating Los Angeles fires is heating up amid reports that city leaders failed to prepare local reservoirs while power grids struggled hours before the blazes.

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2 hours ago She was shunned for Donald Trump's inauguration 2017...but now fashion giants are begging to dress Melania on her husband's big day

Melania ended up wearing a £5,500 powder blue cashmere dress and bolero by Ralph Lauren to her husband's 2017 inauguration - one of few designers who offered to create an outfit.

Culture

12 hours 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...

Science

2 hours ago Macy Gray sends Masked Singer fans wild as her 'very raw, human reaction' explained

Macy Gray's departure from The Masked Singer as Toad In The Hole took an unexpected twist when she stormed off stage after being eliminated. Producers spent nearly an hour convincing the star to return for her unmasking and final performance.

Politics

9 hours ago Gatwick Airport CCTV image is released after family have luggage stolen containing house keys, bank cards, Apple gadgets and scuba gear

A family were preparing to depart on a long haul flight when the theft happened at the check-in area A in the South Terminal at London Gatwick.

Society

11 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...

Economics

2 hours ago California fires live: governor doubles national guard in LA as firefighters arrive from Mexico and Canada

Palisades and Eaton fires start coming under control as fierce winds ease but forecasters predict another red flag warning for MondayFull report evacuation orders expand as Santa Ana winds set to pick upHow the climate crisis fuels devastating wildfiresLos Angeles fires: the damage in maps, video and imagesThe LA fire department issued a new immediate evacuation order at 7pm local time on Friday for the Palisades fire. It affects the following areas:It covers Sunset Boulevard north to Encino Reservoir and from the 405 Freeway west to Mandeville Canyon.The fires, coupled with strong winds, have severely degraded air quality by releasing hazardous smoke and particulate matter, posing immediate and long-term risks to public health. Continue reading...

Events

6 hours ago Maya Jama addresses plans to start a family and TV future amid 'romance' with footballer

Love Island host and The Masked Singer panellist Maya Jama has opened up on her TV future and hopes for a family, amid reports she is dating a Premier League footballer.

Culture

2 hours ago UK will not pit AI safety against investment in bid for growth, says minister

Peter Kyle is set to unveil the Government’s AI action plan on Monday.

Politics

17 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

3 hours ago Violence in prisons falls when inmates are watching the World Cup and F1 on TV

,A report into HMP Chelmsford found when its inmates watch major sporting events such as the World Cup, Euros and the Olympics violence behind bars falls, by around 14%

Events

20 hours ago American pays £1.3k to rent Edinburgh flat but finds out "doesn't exist"

Olivia Ellen Homer was left "completely blindsided," when she arrived to the capital on January 6 ahead of starting a course at Napier University.

Economics

3 hours ago LA's fire chief is at the center of a public spat with City Hall as wildfires rage

Kristin Crowley was elevated to Los Angeles fire chief in 2022 at a time of department turmoil

Events

3 hours ago Greenland leaders say they WILL enter negotiations with Trump as Denmark's private messages come to light

Greenland's leader, Múte Egede, expressed his willingness to engage in negotiations with President-elect Trump.

Politics

4 hours ago Masked Singer star 'storms off' after being unmasked as Toad in the Hole in exit from ITV show

The Masked Singer reportedly saw a world-renowned star 'shuffling off' the stage in a huff after being eliminated from the competition, in scenes set to air this weekend

Events

3 hours ago Badenoch calls on PM to sack Treasury minister over property allegations

Media reports have raised questions about a number of properties connected to Labour MP Tulip Siddiq and her family.

Politics

4 hours ago Energy giant makes shock admission about Los Angeles fire as inferno is blasted by powerful winds towards Brentwood: Live updates

Outrage over the handling of the devastating Los Angeles fires is heating up amid reports that city leaders failed to prepare local reservoirs while power grids struggled hours before the blazes.

Events

4 hours ago Jack Grealish has a weight lifted as Man City show some of the old ruthless spark

Man City 8-0 Salford City: Grelaish ended a lengthy goal drought and James McAtee scored a hat-trick as Pep Guardiola’s much-changed side hammered their League Two opposition in the FA Cup third round

Politics

4 hours ago Embattled LA mayor Karen Bass's cringeworthy response to fire chief's open criticism

Embattled Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass scoffed as she brushed off questions over her reported rift with Los Angeles Fire Chief Kristin Crowley at a Saturday press conference.

Events

5 hours ago Jack Grealish celebrations speak volumes as Man City demolish Salford City

Manchester City looked more like their old selves in an interesting January for the club as their young players enjoyed an evening to remember

Politics

4 hours ago ‘Like a ton of bricks just fell on me’: What we know about victims of ‘most destructive’ fire in LA history

The County of Los Angeles Department of Medical Examiner confirmed 11 people have died as a result of the raging fires, with the death toll expected to climb

Events

5 hours ago Trump’s counterterror adviser insists UK will not be forced to allow Shamima Begum back

A transatlantic row has broken out over the possible fate of ‘Isis bride’ Shamima Begum with Trump’s incoming counterterrorism adviser claiming he has been misrepresented

Politics

5 hours ago Eamonn Holmes and Ruth Langsford divorce update addressed by 'shocked' pal Amanda Holden

Amanda Holden has shared her sadness over Eamonn Holmes and Ruth Langsford's divorce, after it was reported that the latter plans to throw a party when the split is finalised

Events

5 hours ago Strip club suspended from Musk's X for 'hate speech' after cheeky swipe at Trump

The Penthouse strip club in Vancouver, Canada, was banned from the Elon Musk-owned social media platform formerly known as Twitter after a photo of its latest marquee went viral

Politics

5 hours ago Jennifer Lopez 'cancels work commitments' amid LA wildfires to focus on her community

Star Jennifer Lopez has reportedly cancelled all the upcoming TV appearances she was making to promote her new movie so she can devote her attention to assisting fire relief efforts in LA

Events

6 hours ago ITV Masked Singer's Bush 'exposed' as 90s TV icon with fans completely convinced

The Masked Singer fans are convinced they know who is behind the Bush costume - with one person in particular convinced they know the answer to the question

Politics

6 hours ago Fresh hell for LA residents as chief fire officials issue wind warnings... as the inferno blazes towards Brentwood and Encino: Live updates

Outrage over the handling of the devastating Los Angeles fires is heating up amid reports that city leaders failed to prepare local reservoirs while power grids struggled hours before the blazes.

Events

6 hours ago Gloom and pessimism take hold of Democrats as they look for new leaders

Questions about the viability of a female presidential candidate rise after a crushing presidential defeatDemocrats 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...

Politics

6 hours ago Chris Riddell on Donald Trump pouring oil on to the climate crisis as Los Angeles burns – cartoon

The president-elect is obsessed with drilling for fossil fuels, not to mention taking control of Canada and Greenland and renaming the Gulf of MexicoYou can buy a copy of this cartoon Continue reading...

Events

6 hours ago ‘He is peddling stories’: Bob Woodward denies Republican’s claim he said Biden was corrupt

Washington Post reporter says he never made comments to James Comer published in the congressman’s new bookThe Washington Post reporter Bob Woodward forcefully denied making statements attributed to him by James Comer, the Republican chair of the powerful House oversight committee, in which Woodward supposedly said Joe Biden was financially corrupt.“The statements attributed to me in what is apparently his book are false,” Woodward said. “I made none of those statements he attributes to me. I repeat none, and not even in a paraphrased form.” Continue reading...

Politics

8 hours ago The shocking picture that sums up LA's woeful fire response as fire chief turns on embattled mayor and inferno explodes: Live updates

Outrage over the handling of the devastating Los Angeles fires is heating up amid reports that city leaders failed to prepare local reservoirs while power grids struggled hours before the blazes.

Events

6 hours ago The Observer view: Donald Trump’s imperial bullying must be nipped in the bud | Observer editorial

Countries that cherish democratic values need to take a stand against the president-elect’s throwback to unabashed American expansionismWatching politicians promise one thing, then do another, is a common experience in all democratic countries. Situations in which voters do not expect a politician to keep his word, and in many instances fervently hope and pray he will not, are rarer. Donald Trump, the US president-elect, fits this latter category. When Trump threatens to subjugate Canada, a Nato ally, by force, unilaterally annex Greenland, the autonomous territory of a friendly EU state, and override Panama’s sovereignty for bogus security reasons, most people assume he is not serious and his remarks carry little real significance. This response, while comforting, is a mistake.It’s entirely possible that Trump, pumped with hype, hot air and testosterone in the lead-up to his 20 January inauguration, is being gratuitously disruptive. He likes to shake things up. It amuses his Make A...

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8 hours ago ‘Most of my work is a response to war’: Colombian artist Doris Salcedo on violence, Trump and her crack in Tate Modern’s floor

The artist, famed in the UK for her extraordinary fissure in the turbine hall, has turned her focus to the climate catastrophe and the plight of migrants, but old concerns about her country remainAs the world turns toward another fractured year, Doris Salcedo, the Colombian artist, is at work trying to fathom how to create a house out of human hair. Salcedo, 65, has long made herself a channel of collective trauma, her art expressing profound anger at political crimes and atrocities at home and abroad – as well as creating imaginative spaces for mourning. Her hair project, she says, comes in response to what she has come to think of as “domicide”: the calculated bombing and destruction of places that people call home.“Most of my work is a response of some kind to war,” she says. “And we have all witnessed – of course for decades in Colombia, but also now in Ukraine and Syria and Sudan and in Gaza – this destruction of houses for the sole purpose of escalating human suffering. In Gaz...

Events

6 hours ago What's really riling Vaclav Cerny as Rangers winger snaps at reporter – but the look on his face tells whole story

Cerny wasn't happy in the Dens press room on Thursday night as the Czech winger had to explain yet another dismal display

Politics

9 hours ago Leon Adams, who was brutally left for dead in an attack that shook a city, has tragically died

No one has ever been brought to justice for attacking Leon Adams in a crime that shocked Wales and featured on BBC's Crimewatch

Events

7 hours ago Louis Moult comes up trumps for Dundee United as St Mirren fall short again amid Paisley pandemonium

Moult netted a late winner to put the Tangerines three points clear of Aberdeen in third place

Politics

9 hours ago After New Orleans and Vegas attacks by veterans, what will Trump do about extremism in the military?

Veterans aren’t more likely to hold extremist views — but they are more likely to act on them, experts tell Josh Marcus

Events

7 hours ago Joe Biden got plenty right at home, but on the world stage he let himself be taken for a fool | Simon Tisdall

In another era, the outgoing president would have made a great cold war leader. Instead, his tenure was dogged by errors, naivety and overcautionIn a week when the US bade a sad farewell to Jimmy Carter, presidential legacies came under particular scrutiny. Yet few presidents are widely remembered beyond their lifetimes, their “historic” achievements even less so. In the 20th century, Woodrow Wilson, Franklin D Roosevelt, John F Kennedy and Richard Nixon make the truly memorable list. Most of the rest are mere school-book names and dates.Joe Biden’s standing in this unprepossessing pantheon is now being assessed, as he prepares to depart the White House on 20 January. Like his 44 predecessors, he reportedly frets about his “place in history”. All presidents do this. It smacks of vanity. They give valedictory lectures, endow foundations, build libraries, write memoirs. They confuse fame with continuing relevance. Continue reading...

Politics

10 hours ago There is no Kyogo error for Celtic as talisman reminds the world who he is after transfer drama

The champions were made to work for the three points in the Highlands but it was a comfortable scoreline in the end

Events

8 hours ago As resolutions go, Mark Zuckerberg’s ‘nothing in moderation’ is a stinker | Alison Phillips

Between Elon Musk, a free-for-all Facebook and Donald Trump, truth and decency are likely to have a hard time of it in 2025How did we get to a week in which the world’s richest man could label our safeguarding minister and women’s rights campaigner Jess Phillips a “rape genocide apologist”, and the boss of the world’s biggest social platforms could abandon moderating even the most despicable content in the US?Let’s go back 30 years. It’s 1995, cargo pants were slung low, Oasis were riding high. We were all going to Live Forever. And then the New York supreme court ruled against a long-forgotten company called Prodigy, which hosted online message boards. An unknown user had posted a message that the brokerage firm Stratton Oakmont (which had inspired The Wolf of Wall Street) had committed fraud. Stratton Oakmont sued for defamation and a crucial question was asked: was the site that hosted the comment responsible for it, in the way a traditional publisher would be for a comment on it...

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11 hours ago Wall Street looks forward to a bonfire of capital and climate rules under Trump

Profits are poised to dominate in a new era shorn of years of hard-won regulatory restrictionsWhen some of the biggest banks on Wall Street reveal their full-year earnings this week, they will have more to celebrate than just rising profits.Donald Trump’s presidential inauguration on 20 January – scheduled the Monday after US bank results week – will raise the curtain on a period of looser regulation, lower corporation tax, and weak climate commitments. Continue reading...

Events

9 hours ago Biden still believes he would have won election if he stood against Trump

President Joe Biden said he still believes he would have won the US election if he stood against Donald Trump.

Politics

12 hours ago Explosion of violence on Costa Del Sol with murder, drugs and man shot in penis

A spate of shootings and killings in the Costas, is freaking out locals and giving the area a bad name with reports 'entire British criminal organisations' have moved out to the son

Events

9 hours ago How Trump's plan to make Canada the 51st state could change the U.S... and backfire on Republicans

President-elect Donald Trump doubled down on making Canada the 51st state, but expanding the U.S. to the north could be disastrous for Republicans in Washington, DC.

Politics

12 hours ago Nigel Farage reported to Commons authorities over grooming gang donation claims

The Reform UK leader was accused of a potential breach of the MPs’ code of conduct, after he made comments about fundraising for the party - of which he is the largest shareholder

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