60 minutes ago John Swinney says time as Education Secretary changed his politics as he moved leftwards

EXCLUSIVE: Allies say Swinney has moved left in recent years, with the First Minister saying his time in charge of schools was pivotal.

Politics

6 hours ago California fires live: LA fire chief says ‘we are ready’ ahead of ‘critical fire weather’ and heavy winds forecast

At least 16 people have been killed so far as death toll expected to rise, Los Angeles county sheriff says Full story: stronger winds threaten further destruction, officials warnPoliticians quibbling as LA burns: Newsom’s latest beef with TrumpDetails emerge about the LA fire victimsA video shows a fire tornado spotted in the Palisades blaze:As is noted in our news report on the California wildfires, at least 20 arrests have been made for looting. Officials have imposed a mandatory curfew in evacuation zones as well as in the city of Santa Monica, which is next to Pacific Palisades. Continue reading...

Society

5 hours ago Fans all saying the same about Spencer Pratt and Heidi Montag after loss of their $2.5M home in LA fires

Fans are rallying around Spencer Pratt and Heidi Montag after the famous couple tragically lost their home in the catastrophic LA fires. The Hills alums were forced to flee their Pacific Palisades abode.

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4 hours ago Friends and fans of The Vivienne gather in Liverpool to pay tribute to the Drag Race UK winner at emotional vigil after the star's sudden death

The drag artist, real name James Lee Williams, who shot to fame after winning the first series of RuPaul 's Drag Race UK, died at the age of 32 earlier this month.

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62 minutes ago Dennis Quaid emotionally reveals ‘many of his friends have lost’ their homes in the Los Angeles wildfires

Billy Crystal, Adam Brody, Paris Hilton, and Miles Teller are among the list of A-listers who’ve lost their homes in the fires

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20 hours ago Travel expert says you can avoid 'overpriced' item at airport with 'life

A travel expert has shared something you should never buy in the airport when you're waiting to fly - but she did suggest a reasonable alternative you can take

Transport

90 minutes ago Vet nurse reveals dog breed that scares her most and it's not Rottweilers

A vet nurse has shared the one dog breed that scares her most - explaining why this breed leaves her feeling "uneasy" despite its popularity

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7 hours ago The Vivienne vigil leaves family 'completely overwhelmed' as hundreds pay tribute in Liverpool

A moving vigil was held in honour of RuPaul's Drag Race star The Vivienne - whose name was James Lee Williams - in Liverpool on Sunday following their sudden death last week

Society

15 hours ago Woman shares three 'honest' weight loss tips after shedding 15 pounds in three months

Natalie Arnell went from 12st 2lb to 11st 1lb in just three months after completing the '75 Hard' challenge

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7 hours ago UFC champion Khabib Nurmagomedov kicked off flight after dispute with airline crew

In a clip that has gone viral, Nurmagomedov is seen sitting in the exit row. But staff - said to be from Alaska Airlines - were apparently 'uncomfortable' and wanted to move him elsewhere.

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66 minutes ago Matthew Perry’s LA home where he died saved by neighbors amid Palisades fire

Late ‘Friends’ star’s home was purchased last October by film producer and real estate developer Anita Verma-Lallian for $8.5 million

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1 hour ago Westall Papets: Sensational claims secret file detailing truth about Australia's largest UFO encounter is hidden in bowels of Defence archives

On the morning of April 6, 1966, about 200 students at Westall High School witnessed something strange and unnerving hovering above the school's oval and the nearby Grange Reserve...

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8 hours ago California fires live: Governor Newsom suspends environmental laws to allow rebuilding in fire zones

At least 16 people have been killed so far as death toll expected to rise, Los Angeles county sheriff says Full story: stronger winds threaten further destruction, officials warnPoliticians quibbling as LA burns: Newsom’s latest beef with TrumpDetails emerge about the LA fire victimsA video shows a fire tornado spotted in the Palisades blaze:As is noted in our news report on the California wildfires, at least 20 arrests have been made for looting. Officials have imposed a mandatory curfew in evacuation zones as well as in the city of Santa Monica, which is next to Pacific Palisades. Continue reading...

Society

16 hours ago 'We're with you': Supermarket giant Morrisons backs farmers' protests against Labour's inheritance tax raid in fresh blow for Rachel Reeves

In a video posted on social media, the grocery chain told Britain's farmers it shared their concerns about the impact of Labour's action, adding: 'We're with you.'

Economics

12 hours ago Made In Chelsea's Tiffany Watson shares sweet way son Jude bonds with bump as she announces pregnancy

EXCLUSIVE: Made In Chelsea star and soon to be mum of two Tiffany Watson has announced she is expecting her second child with footballer husband Cameron McGeehan.

Sport

70 minutes ago BBC Breakfast's Nina Warhurst's life from tough childbirth to unexpected soap role

BBC Breakfast's Nina Warhurst has become a familiar face on the morning news show after first appearing in 2018, but the broadcaster has faced her fair share of personal hurdles

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2 hours ago Australian Open 2025: Sinner and Swiatek in action as Tsitsipas stunned on day two – live

Updates from the second day of action at Melbourne ParkAny thoughts? Share them with Joey via emailAnother multi-deuce service game for Coco Gauff, but this time it goes Sofia Kenin’s way. We’re back on serve on RLA in a match already averaging seven minutes per game. Gauff has served five aces and four double faults in an erratic opening. Kenin is just keeping the ball in play and showing that resilience from the baseline that became her trademark five years ago.20-year-old American Alex Michelsen has taken the first set off 12th seed Stefanos Tsitsipas, breaking the Greek’s serve in the 12th game. It would be no surprise if the 2023 finalist became the first major casualty of the tournament. Continue reading...

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14 hours ago LA cops rush to 'burglary' at Kamala Harris' Brentwood home as fires spark looting chaos: Live updates

DAILY MAIL LIVE BLOG: The wildfires ravaging California have killed at least 16 people and destroyed over 10,000 structures.

Society

22 hours ago Five sunny destinations for January travel – including hotspot with £17.99 flights

There are plenty of places to visit in January which are hot and perfect for a break away. Now Skyscanner shared its top picks for a last-minute holiday with cheap prices

Economics

12 hours ago New England Patriots appoint former player Mike Vrabel as their new head coach

49-year-old found success as head coach of TitansVrabel replaces Jerod Mayo, who was fired last weekThe New England Patriots have hired their former player Mike Vrabel as the team’s next head coach. The news comes a week after Patriots owner Robert Kraft fired another former Patriots player, Jerod Mayo, after the team finished 4-13 in his lone season as coach.Vrabel, a fan favorite during eight seasons as a player in New England where he was a member of the franchise’s first three Super Bowl titles and an inductee into the team’s Hall of Fame in 2023, was the preferred candidate because of his long association with the Pats and coaching success during six seasons in Tennessee. Continue reading...

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2 hours ago Inside Harry and Meghan's LA fire 'crisis plan' from survival kits to 'plans to flee'

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry have opened up their home to those in need as the LA wildfires continue to spread, but the couple are also said to be preparing to evacuate

Events

2 hours ago Love Island: All Stars returns with host of former islanders back in the villa

Last year, Molly Smith and Tom Clare were crowned winners of the first Love Island: All Stars.

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14 hours ago Simple £1.30 tool that can easily get rid of draughts in your home during cold weather

The consumer experts at Which? have a range of expert advice, and they've shared a top tip to keep out the cold at home - and it's incredibly simple

Society

24 hours ago 'I cried for hours over Man Utd and Real Madrid deal collapsing – it cost me big'

A Real Madrid legend has revealed how he was on the verge of joining Manchester United but was later left in tears when his move to the Premier League powerhouse collapsed

Economics

20 hours ago Friends fans are only just realising 'biggest ever lie told' during hit TV show

A woman has gone viral after she shared a post about how TV shows such as Friends have set people up for failure when it comes to adult life and even friendships

Sport

2 hours ago LA fire death toll rises to 24 as locals are warned to brace for 72 hours of hell: Sheriff issues grim message

The Los Angeles fires death toll has skyrocketed to 24 amid warnings hellish weather conditions will spur on the raging infernos for at least three more days.

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3 hours ago Australian Open 2025: Sinner and Swiatek in action, Gauff through on day two – live

Updates from the second day of action at Melbourne ParkAny thoughts? Share them with Jonathan via emailAnother multi-deuce service game for Coco Gauff, but this time it goes Sofia Kenin’s way. We’re back on serve on RLA in a match already averaging seven minutes per game. Gauff has served five aces and four double faults in an erratic opening. Kenin is just keeping the ball in play and showing that resilience from the baseline that became her trademark five years ago.20-year-old American Alex Michelsen has taken the first set off 12th seed Stefanos Tsitsipas, breaking the Greek’s serve in the 12th game. It would be no surprise if the 2023 finalist became the first major casualty of the tournament. Continue reading...

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16 hours ago Horrifying moment Czech restaurant turns into fireball inferno after gas cyclinder exploded

This is the horrific moment a Czech restaurant was consumed by a fireball inferno after a gas cylinder exploded, leaving six people dead. 

Society

20 hours ago Conor McGregor plays amateur football and 'tackle' has fans making the same jokes

The UFC star, who recently threatened to buy two professional Irish football teams, took an opposition player to the ground in a move that wouldn't look out of place in the octagon

Sport

2 hours ago Painting LA pink! Fire retardant stains houses that still stand and everything around them in an attempt to slow the blazes that have killed at least 24 people

The spray, known as Phos-Chek, has been dropped from nine large planes and 20 water-dropping helicopters across the city to fight the fires that have been burning since Tuesday

Events

3 hours ago Government 'will start flogging your health data' in new move to 'turbocharge' Labour's growth plans with AI

Ministers are getting ready to open up the UK's store of NHS data to large tech companies in a bid to place the country at the centre of the worldwide AI revolution.

Politics

19 hours ago Jamie Oliver's 'beautiful' venison pie recipe uses cheap beef alternative

Chef Jamie Oliver shared his delicious venison pie recipe which uses a cheap beef alternative - the perfect dish to make you dream of good home cooking this winter

Society

3 hours ago Family Ties star Justine Bateman labels Meghan Markle and Prince Harry 'disaster tourists' and says their appearance at a food bank to meet with LA fire victims was a 'photo op'

The Hollywood actress, 58, took to X/ Twitter to blast the couple who were seen in footage dressed in plain clothes and speaking with other helpers.

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3 hours ago The Traitors' Kasim praises cast for the 'excellent support in the real world' after his co

The Traitors' star Kasim Ahmed shared a heart-melting tribute to the cast of the hit BBC show after being banished on Wednesday's episode.

Politics

19 hours ago Lauryn Goodman asks Kyle Walker to rent out £2m Sussex home amid plans to move abroad

The 34-year-old footballer is facing a turbulent period, with transfer rumours surrounding his playing career and reports of a divorce adding strain to his personal life

Society

3 hours ago LA fires live updates: California death toll rises to 24 as Los Angeles fire chief says ready for strong winds

Eight of the dead found in Palisades fire zone and 16 in Eaton fire zone, medical examiner says, as forestry department warns of ‘critical fire weather’Full story: stronger winds threaten further destruction, officials warnPoliticians quibbling as LA burns: Newsom’s latest beef with TrumpDetails emerge about the LA fire victimsA video shows a fire tornado spotted in the Palisades blaze:As is noted in our news report on the California wildfires, at least 20 arrests have been made for looting. Officials have imposed a mandatory curfew in evacuation zones as well as in the city of Santa Monica, which is next to Pacific Palisades. Continue reading...

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5 hours ago Australian Open 2025: Gauff, Swiatek and Sinner in action on day two – live

Updates from the second day of action at Melbourne ParkAny thoughts? Share them with Jonathan via emailStefanos Tsitsipas reached the final here in 2023, and made three semi-finals in the four years before that. His form has nosedived since, plummeting from third in the world to 12th, with only two tournament victories in that time.He has the full throated support of Melbourne’s massive Greek community out on John Cain Arena this morning, but he has his work cut out against 20-year-old rising star Alex Michelsen who has vaulted from 601 in the world to 41st in just two years.Since her much-discussed break with coach Brad Gilbert after her disappointing US Open performance (losing to fellow American Emma Navarro, who is the eighth seed in Australia), Gauff’s record is an extraordinary 18-2 since the US Open. With new coach Matt Daly, Gauff has ironed out much of the issues with her forehand and serve and is playing a brand of highly confident tennis. Further, the fact that Gauff is o...

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3 hours ago LA fires latest: Death toll climbs to 24 as firefighters race against intensifying Santa Ana winds

Palisades and Eaton fires continue to rage with at least 24 dead across Los Angeles county

Events

6 hours ago The Vivienne's young niece addresses crowd at vigil as Liverpool turns green for late icon

An emotional vigil was held in Liverpool on Sunday to honor The Vivienne, the celebrated drag performer who passed away at 32. The family of the RuPaul's Drag Race UK winner described them as someone who 'brought sparkle to life' and would be 'remembered for eternity.'

Politics

3 hours ago Chuck D pleads for people to stop using Public Enemy’s Burn Hollywood Burn on videos of LA fires

The 1990 protest track ‘has nothing to do with families losing everything they have’ says the rapper, hitting out at TikTok and Instagram videosFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastPublic Enemy’s Chuck D has asked people to stop using the rap group’s song Burn Hollywood Burn as a soundtrack on videos of the California wildfires, saying it has “nothing to do with families losing everything they have”.The rapper issued the statement on the weekend in response to several videos uploaded to TikTok and Instagram that use the 1990 Public Enemy song over footage of the wildfires, which have killed at least 24 people, destroyed more than 12,300 buildings and displaced more than 200,000 people so far.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking news email Continue reading...

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7 hours ago Diddy's LA mansion stands untouched as flames rip through surrounding area

Sean 'Diddy' Combs' Los Angeles mansion has so far been spared from the rampant flames engulfing the ritzy neighborhoods where several high-profile celebrities live.

Politics

3 hours ago Energy giant Southern California Edison 'investigated' over link to Hurst Wildfire

A California energy company is under investigation for a potential link to one of the wildfires currently raging in Los Angeles, with their possible role in the 800 acre Hurst fire under scrutiny

Events

7 hours ago Meghan Markle is slammed over decision to postpone Netflix show amid Los Angeles fires

While some applauded the mother-of-two, 43, others accused her of only doing it because she didn't want her show to be 'overshadowed.'

Politics

3 hours ago Heartless motorist smiles as he cuts off people waiting '4 hours' in line to return home after devastating wildfires

An unidentified Los Angeles man was caught smiling after he reportedly cut off an elderly woman waiting for her son during mass evacuations.

Events

8 hours ago Max George reveals new health fears as he faces a gruesome lung operation after undergoing life

The Wanted star, 36, shared that he could be forced to have another operation on his lungs, as doctors need to investigate enlarged lymph nodes in that area.

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3 hours ago LA wildfires mapped: 40,000 acre Palisades and Eaton blazes barely contained as fears over wind mount

Death toll has risen to 24 while more than 12,300 structures have been burned down

Events

8 hours ago Meghan Markle DELAYS the release of her new Netflix series due to LA fires

The programme, With Love, Meghan, was set to be released on January 15, but this has now been moved to March 4.

Politics

3 hours ago Los Angeles Fire Department's diversity chief blames fire victims in shocking viral video defending DEI

Los Angeles Fire Department Deputy Chief Kristine Larson - who heads the Equity and Human Rights Bureau - seemingly blamed fire victims in a shocking video.

Events

8 hours ago The Vivienne vigil sees Liverpool 'lit up in green' to honour the Ru Paul's Drag Race star

The Vivienne, whose real name was James Lee Williams, was born in Colwyn Bay but called Liverpool their home

Politics

4 hours ago Painting LA pink! Fire retardant stains houses that still stand and everything around them in an attempt to slow the blazes that have killed at least 16 people

The spray, known as Phos-Chek, has been dropped from nine large planes and 20 water-dropping helicopters across the city to fight the fires that have been burning since Tuesday

Events

9 hours ago How Farage lost the Brexit Party and why it means Reform is not inevitable

The last week has seen Farage and Reform top a national poll and hold another packed rally as their political momentum continues to gather steam. But the embarrassing row with Elon Musk and issues around Tommy Robinson exposed a number of serious problems for Reform behind the scenes, reports David Maddox

Politics

9 hours ago Meghan Markle’s Netflix series ‘With Love, Meghan’ delayed by LA wildfires

Show was due to be released this week

Politics

4 hours ago Burglar disguised as a firefighter among 29 arrested for looting homes destroyed in LA fires

He was among 29 people arrested by authorities who have vowed to prosecute looters to the full extent of the law.

Events

9 hours ago Love Island's Scott Thomas shares famous brothers' reaction to All Stars stint

Scott Thomas is heading back to the spotlight alongside his famous soap star brothers Adam Thomas and Ryan Thomas as he returns to the villa for Love Island

Politics

4 hours ago LA officials warn of price gouging as those displaced by fire seek housing

County sheriff says anyone who tries to scam the thousands of people looking for accommodations will be prosecutedWildfires live updatesLos Angeles authorities are warning against scams and price gouging as thousands of displaced families seek new accommodations as a result of the wildfires that devastated whole neighborhoods and forced the evacuation of others.In a press conference on Sunday, Los Angeles county sheriff Robert Luna warned against “anyone taking advantage of anyone who’s been victimized already, whether it is burglary looting, or any other crime, whether it’s a scam of some kind that you’re conjuring up to make money off of the poor people that have been involved in this”. Continue reading...

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9 hours ago Ruben Amorim claims Arsenal stars KNEW they would lose Man Utd tie after missed penalty

Ruben Amorim claimed that Arsenal's failure to make their domination count will have been on their mind as they lost their FA Cup tie against Manchester United on penalties

Politics

4 hours ago Arsenal striker target Benjamin Sesko sends clear message to new boss Jurgen Klopp

Benjamin Sesko has long been linked with a Premier League move, Arsenal among those keen, but he produced a moment of magic in front of Jurgen Klopp, who is now a Red Bull employee

Events

10 hours ago California governor accuses Musk of ‘encouraging looting’ with misleading claims

Factually incorrect posts shared by Elon Musk on his social media site claim California governor Gavin Newsom decriminalised looting

Politics

4 hours ago How California wildfires could be leaving deeper inequality in their wake

Fires have torched homes belonging to generations of Black and Latino blue-collar families

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