40 minutes ago The Guardian view on Germany’s snap election: playing for the highest of stakes | Editorial

February’s election is shaping up to be one of the most consequential since the second world warIn the German city of Karlsruhe, a police investigation has just been launched into the distribution of 30,000 flyers designed to resemble deportation plane tickets, many of which were placed in the letterboxes of immigrants. Organised by the far-right Alternative für Deutschland party (AfD), the stunt recalled a similar malicious exercise by the neo-Nazi National Democratic party (NDP) in 2013. The difference is that while the NDP – now renamed the Homeland – is a fringe movement that has never crossed the 5% threshold of votes necessary to enter the Bundestag, the AfD is now running second in polls, at about 21%.The booming popularity of a xenophobic party officially suspected of anti-constitutional extremism is just the starkest signal of how much is at stake in next month’s snap election in Germany. A national poll in Europe’s largest economy will always be of deep continental signifi...

Politics

45 minutes ago Two countries Brits could turn to as new Spain law crushes tourist dreams

Spain has long been a favourite destination for Brits looking to buy a villa in the sun, but a new tax could see the price of realising that dream soar

Society

34 minutes ago Hisense's 43" 4K smart TV price has been slashed by £200 on Amazon in limited time deal

Amazon has slashed the price of the Hisense 43" 4K smart TV in its January sale, with the TV boasting Dolby Vision HDR, an adaptive light sensor, and easy access to apps

Economics

92 minutes ago Why Tottenham are wearing away kit at Arsenal as Premier League breaks tradition

Spurs have been forced to switch colours for the North London derby at the Emirates

Sport

37 minutes ago Oldham hospital stabbing: First picture of nurse 'attacked with scissors' as 'good news' emerges

Achamma Cherian has been pictured for the first time after she was allegedly stabbed with scissors at Royal Oldham Hospital on Saturday - a man, Rumon Haque, has been charged with her attempted murder

Events

91 minutes ago ‘Homecoming’ show for artist Frank Auerbach to be held at Berlin gallery

Exclusive: First show of figurative painter’s work to be displayed in city he fled in 1939 to escape Nazi regimeFrank Auerbach is to be the subject of what has been billed as a homecoming show in Berlin, at which some of his final paintings will be displayed in the city he fled as a child.Auerbach, who died in November last year, never had a show in the city of his birth, which he left due to persecution by the Nazis. Both of his parents were later killed in Auschwitz. Continue reading...

Culture

28 hours ago Falling debris from Elon Musk’s SpaceX rockets is causing flights to be delayed across the world

Flights between Johannesburg and Sydney have been impacted, one airline said

Technology

6 hours ago Obesity is being 'misdiagnosed' across the UK as experts call for new definition

Obesity has always been classified as a health risk, but for some it is an illness that needs to be correctly identified

Science

7 hours ago A twist of Lime: Timothée Chalamet rode a rental bike on to the red carpet. But how long had he been in the saddle?

The actor’s choice of transportation to the premiere of A Complete Unknown give him a fresh everyman spin. Yet there was a distinct lack of puddle to his trousersLast night, at the London premiere of A Complete Unknown, Timothée Chalamet defied convention by turning up on a Lime bike. He rode the bike on to the red carpet, ended the ride on his phone and then carried on with the rest of the premiere as if nothing had happened. What a man.You can tell a lot about someone by the way in which they arrive at their own film premiere. The default is to arrive in a limo, looking beautiful with someone of equal beauty in tow, as a demonstration of status. Sometimes a star will bring their mother as a date – as Henry Cavill did to the premiere of The Witcher a few years ago – when they want to project an image of cosy, relatable approachability. Then there are those who will lean into the premiere as an opportunity to redefine their own personal brand, as Ryan Gosling did when he turned up t...

Transport

84 minutes ago Mystery after human remains are found stuffed in a garbage bag and left under the bed in a Queens apartment

Police interviewed two people who live in the New York apartment, but no charges have been filed

Politics

73 minutes ago Grieving mum, 71, set to be evicted from house she’s lived in for 52 years after plans approved to turn it into a children’s home

Marie Hargreaves has been handed an eviction notice telling her she will be removed from the house this week

Society

57 minutes ago Scenes of joy as Palestinians in Gaza react to ceasefire deal announcement – video

Dozens celebrated across the Gaza strip as it was announced that a deal had been reached between Israel and Hamas after 15 months of war. The deal reportedly includes the release of dozens of hostages held by Hamas in phases, the release of hundreds of Palestinian prisoners in Israel, and allowing hundreds of thousands of people displaced in Gaza to return to their homes. Israel’s government is expected to vote on the deal tomorrowIsrael-Gaza war liveIsrael’s cabinet reportedly preparing to meet to ratify Gaza ceasefire deal Continue reading...

Economics

5 hours ago Marcus Rashford Manchester United transfer reunion truth amid major escape route update

Wantaway Man United forward Marcus Rashford and former manager, Erik ten Hag, have both been linked with Bundesliga giants Borussia Dortmund this month.

Sport

39 minutes ago The Guardian view on a ceasefire in Gaza: far too late, but desperately needed | Editorial

As officials report that a deal has been agreed, a precarious pause in hostilities and the release of hostages could only be welcomedHope has rarely felt so fragile, or so inadequate. A moment long sought and prayed for will nonetheless be met with fear and apprehension as well as joy by Palestinians in the wasteland that is Gaza and among the traumatised families of Israeli hostages.After more than 15 months of war, which has left tens of thousands dead and almost 2 million struggling to survive, US officials and others reported that a ceasefire and hostage-release deal has been reached. The Israeli prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, said there were still “unresolved clauses”, though his cabinet was expected to vote on it on Thursday morning. They should back it. The broad outlines of this agreement have long been clear. The cost of the delay is unbearable. Since it was first mooted, thousands more Palestinians and an unknown number of Israeli hostages taken in the Hamas...

Events

5 hours ago Martin Lewis posts seriously rude TV moment that was cut from Channel 4 show

Money Saving Expert founder Martin Lewis has amassed a huge social media following by posting consumer content – but his latest post was a little different, and very cheeky indeed

Culture

33 hours ago Is this the worst series of The Traitors? Fans' anger at cast of TikTok influencers, clueless Faithfuls and 'stupid lies'... as well as THAT Kas row

The BBC One show fronted by Claudia Winkleman and filmed in the Scottish Highlands returned for a third season earlier this month. But it has been heavily been criticised by viewers.

Technology

9 hours ago Diagnosed narcissist says you might be a psychopath if you can solve this riddle

One riddle will tell you whether you think like a narcissist, sociopath, or psychopath, according to a popular TikToker who claims he has been diagnosed with narcissistic personality disorder

Science

27 hours ago New car park rule for 2025 is major change every UK driver will want to know

Many motorists will be able to recall a situation where they've paid for parking and done their best to rush back to their car in time only to discover taking a hit for being a few minutes late

Transport

1 hour ago Washington Post staff begs Jeff Bezos to visit newsroom and restore ‘trust that has been lost’

’This is about retaining our competitive edge, restoring trust that has been lost, and reestablishing a relationship with leadership based on open communication,’ the petition, which was sent to Bezos on Wednesday, reads.

Politics

6 hours ago What the world wants to do for a living: Fascinating map shows how being a pilot is the globe's number one dream job, while 'YouTuber' and attorney also prove popular

On the map, countries have been colour-coded to indicate the jobs their residents most want information about with a view to taking up that career.

Society

1 hour ago Costco remains committed to DEI. Its CEO told a critic ‘I am not prepared to change’

The company believes DEI initiatives help its bottom line

Economics

8 hours ago Conor Benn and Chris Eubank Jr set to finally fight in London in April

The rivals had been due to meet in October 2022, before Benn failed a voluntary drug test.

Sport

51 minutes ago Shocking moment Italian model is attacked by an OCTOPUS while filming in the sea

Milan-based model Federico Cola was on holiday in the Seychelles when he encountered the beast.

Events

6 hours ago The mystery behind the Nicole Kidman and Tom Cruise divorce celebration meme deepens as star claims viral pictures are actually 'from a film'

The series of photos have since become an iconic meme and have been circulated the internet for more than two decades.

Culture

10 hours ago Princess of Wales tells patient she 'got so attached' to her chemotherapy port as she battled cancer and 'hesitated' when medics said it could be removed

The Princess of Wales had been animatedly talking to 45-year-old patient Katherine Field during an emotional visit yesterday to the Royal Marsden Hospital in Chelsea, South West London.

Science

29 hours ago Sick British grandmother, 76, who was due to fly home from Florida TODAY after falling ill on Disney World holiday with no travel insurance will remain in the US due to 'complications'

Patricia Bunting, 76, had been on a three-week holiday with her grandson and two sons to Disney World when she was hospitalised at the end of November.

Transport

1 hour ago Arne Slot's subtle changes that suggest Liverpool boss is confident of title success

Anfield boss was even more bullish than normal when talking about his team's performance in the draw at the City Ground and he is cutting an increasingly assured figure at the top of the table

Politics

7 hours ago Hilarious moment woman has to be cut free from her office chair after getting her NOSE RING stuck in it, forcing colleagues to wheel her to fire crew

The hapless employee in Bandung City, Indonesia , got her piercing stuck in the mesh chair after jokingly sticking her nose through the holes in it, a local fire officer said.

Society

2 hours ago Shoppers rush to buy H&M's 'dressing gown coat' as it's slashed to under £40 ready for winter

H&M's 'dressing gown coat' has been reduced from £75 to £35 and it's the perfect combination of chic and comfortable as shoppers praise it for being 'beautiful' and 'good quality'

Economics

13 hours ago The unluckiest players in Wales right now and why they've been overlooked

There are many players who will feel aggreived to have missed out on Gatland's squad.

Sport

59 minutes ago Polish PM accuses Russia of planning ‘acts of terrorism’ around the world

Donald Tusk claims Warsaw has been involved in countering ‘acts of sabotage’, referencing incendiary parcel attacks in Poland and the UKRussia planned to conduct “acts of terrorism in the air”, Polish prime minister Donald Tusk said on Wednesday, by plotting a wave of fire bomb attacks that could have brought down planes mid-flight around the world.Warsaw had been involved in countering “acts of sabotage” conducted by Russia, Tusk added, before he referred to incendiary parcel attacks that took place in the UK, Germany and Poland during the summer. Continue reading...

Events

9 hours ago The moment Aaron Donnelly really celebrated as he showed his Celtic fan credentials AGAINST Rangers

Donnelly didn't celebrate against Celtic and hasn't hidden the reason why

Culture

11 hours ago Experts call for 'radical change' in obesity diagnosis with major change in BMI score

Experts are calling for two new "diagnostic categories" of obesity

Science

1 hour ago Lots Road Power Station's transformation complete as Chelsea Waterfront Powerhouse atrium opens to public

The central atrium in the former turbine hall of the restored power station has been unveiled to the public for the first time

Politics

7 hours ago Arsenal fans spot 'illegal' move in Liverpool goal and moan 'I thought we were cheaters'

Arsenal fans were left fuming after Liverpool snatched what could be a vital point in the title race against in-form Nottingham Forest with what has been described as an 'illegal' tactic

Society

2 hours ago H&M’s ‘dressing gown coat’ is already trending for 2025 and it’s now under £40

H&M shoppers have been rushing to snap up its 'dressing gown coat’ after it was slashed from £75 to £35 in the sale, praising it for being ‘beautiful’ and ‘good quality’

Economics

27 hours ago Celtic fans hit with stringent Aston Villa Champions League ticket scramble with vouchers and in

The Premiership champions have been in negotiations with the Birmingham club to try and secure the maximum allocation

Sport

88 minutes ago Missing twin sisters wrote mysterious note to their landlady before vanishing into thin air

Police have been looking for Eliza and Henrietta Huszti, both aged 32, after they were last seen on CCTV on Market Street at Victoria Bridge in Aberdeen at about 2.12am on Tuesday January 7.

Events

26 hours ago French TV show pulled after ridicule of woman who fell for AI Brad Pitt

Anne, 53, faces wave of online mockery for believing she was in relationship with actor and paying scammer €830kA French woman who believed she was in a long-term romantic relationship with Brad Pitt and was scammed into paying €830,000 (£700,000) to help him with medical treatment faced such a wave of online mockery that a TV programme about her has been withdrawn.The interior designer, named as Anne, 53, has been targeted on social media and even a satirical sketch on France’s biggest radio breakfast show after giving an interview about the case to the Seven to Eight programme on the TF1 channel on Sunday. Continue reading...

Culture

18 hours ago You can be fat AND fit, obesity experts reveal as they say BMI needs to go: More than 15million Britons are 'wrongly labelled overweight' 

Huge numbers of the 17.6million Brits who have been told that they are overweight are in fact perfectly healthy, the scientists have revealed.

Science

1 hour ago Drake sues Universal Music for defamation related to Kendrick Lamar diss track 'Not Like Us'

The leading hip-hop superstar beef has been cranked up another notch, with Drake suing Universal Music Group for defamation over rival Kendrick Lamar’s diss track “Not Like Us.”

Politics

7 hours ago Soho House billionaire's plans for new 'monstrosity' mansion in the Cotswolds could be scuppered by Iron Age fort

Ronald Burkle, who owns celebrity hotspot Soho House, wants to build the huge six-bedroom abode on farmland in a small Cotswolds village but has been met with strong local opposition.

Society

4 hours ago Shoppers are 'floored' by price of Ninja travel mug that keeps drinks at perfect temperature

Ninja's Sip Perfect Travel Mug has been a hit with shoppers - and the price is even more appealing thanks to a way to get the gadget for even cheaper than the January sale price

Economics

28 hours ago What Mikel Arteta said after Arsenal defeat shows the change at Manchester United

Man United showed immense character during their third round FA Cup win vs Arsenal.

Sport

92 minutes ago Shocking moment sacked barber torches shop while baby gets first haircut

Dilovan Sindi set himself and another man on fire at a Newcastle barber shop in a horrifying revenge attack after he was fired over allegations of stealing, leaving the other man with burns so bad he was left 'half a person'

Events

28 hours ago The Traitors fans convinced they've uncovered old footage of Linda singing in an opera show

BBC The Traitors viewers have been doing some deep digging on fan favourite Linda Rands and believe they've managed to unearth footage of her during her former career as an opera singer.

Culture

25 hours ago Sweet moment Kate Middleton meets an 'inspiring' cancer patient during her visit to Royal Marsden Hospital

The touching moment was captured on camera and posted online, as Kate, 43, underwent her first solo visit in a year at the Royal Marsden Hospital in London.

Science

2 hours ago All the soaps that have been axed as iconic show makes return after 32 years

Running all the way back to the 1950s, beloved soaps have been taken off air and almost lost to history - but with one coming back, there could be hope to watch them again

Politics

8 hours ago I’m a climate scientist and my house in LA burned down. My work has never been more real

I feel like I am safe in saying that we are not thriving on our changing planet – and we will not in the coming decadesMy house in Altadena burned down in the wildfires on Wednesday. It all happened quickly. On Tuesday around 7pm, my wife and daughters went to a hotel as a precaution. I left the house with the dogs when the mandatory evacuation order came in around 3am. As best as I can put the timeline together, our home burned down around the same time that the sun came up, and I was able to drive in and see the damage around 2pm.Neighbors that went in after said it looked like a “war zone”. I have never been in a war zone thankfully, but I didn’t think so. There was nothing violent or chaotic about it. No one stopped me from driving in. There were no sirens. I stood alone – no one else around – in front of my house that was at that point just a fireplace and chimney. The house across the street was about halfway done with burning down, and the house behind ours had just started t...

Society

4 hours ago This £36 leopard print tote bag is the perfect alternative to Zara McDermott’s £155 Ganni one

If you've been looking for ways to add leopard print to your wardrobe, Mango's £36 tote bag is perfect, and looks just like the viral £155 Ganni bag that Zara McDermott loves

Economics

29 hours ago ‘Resolutionaries’ v gym rats: why fitness fanatics hate the crowded gyms of January

At the start of the year, many people embark on a new workout programme – leaving regular exercisers longing for Quitter’s DayName: Resolutionaries.Age: As old as there have been new years. Continue reading...

Sport

1 hour ago Palestinians killed in bombings including women and kids before peace deal agreed

The countdown to peace between Israel and Hamas during their missile exchanges has been punctuated with air-strikes which 'increased in intensity' and left at least 24 people dead

Events

29 hours ago Channel 4 show axed after one series despite being compared to The Apprentice

A Channel 4 quiz show that has been compared to The Apprentice has been cancelled after just one series, despite having a big name presenter

Culture

25 hours ago Tired all the time? Scientists find new cause of chronic fatigue condition that blights millions

For the first time, scientists funded by the NIH have found chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) is seven and a half times more common in people who have been infected with Covid .

Science

2 hours ago For the first time in 35 years, I’m having to use a pen and paper. Help! | Adrian Chiles

To think, until nearly the end of the last century, everyone had to write like thisI have come away without a laptop so, for the first time in 35 years, I have been forced to write something using pen and paper. My last attempt, for my finals at university rather than an online column, didn’t go well. I thought I was going to get a first and was bitterly disappointed with a 2:2. The problem may have been that the examiners were unable to read my handwriting. It may also have been the case that my answers weren’t very good.Writing in ink – be it using a pen or a typewriter – turns out to be shockingly different from writing on a computer. For a start, you can’t write down any old tosh with the intention of sorting it out later. Well, I suppose you could, but it would be tricky, with all sorts of crossings-out and stuff. So, alarmingly, you have to apply some thought to the matter. You have to think through the next sentence, from beginning to end, before you put pen to paper, and als...

Politics

12 hours ago Man mortified after secret Tesco purchases exposed to wife in Clubcard app

A man has been busted by his wife after his sneaky supermarket snack habit was exposed on her mobile phone.

Society

4 hours ago Statement issued on new £22m school where teachers face redundancy and state of the art facilities may never be used

Powys Council rejected claims that cuts would make Ysgol Robert Owen unsafe as it warned schools across the county have begun "management of change processes in response to the financial pressures"

Economics

29 hours ago Kasabian fans finally discover what L.S.F. stands for – true meaning behind revealed

Kasabian's L.S.F. was a hit back in 2004 and has been a favourite of the band who have performed it live over 900 times - but what the song stands for has only just been realised by some

Sport

1 hour ago Israel and Hamas 'ceasefire deal agreed' as Gaza war to be paused for hostage release

Reports suggest a ceasefire deal has now been agreed between the two sides

Events

34 hours ago Channel 4 quiz show headlined by major star axed after just one series

A Channel 4 game show presented by Great British Bake Off star Sue Perkins that was compared to The Apprentice has been cancelled after one series amid mixed reviews

Culture

26 hours ago Expert reveals how often you should be changing your bedsheets in flu season

An expert has shared how often you should really be changing your bedsheets during the winter months to prevent the spread of germs, as well as revealing the most hygienic bedding materials

Science

2 hours ago What broke Prince Harry and Kate Middleton from 'arguments, to broadsides and betrayal'

Prince Harry once had a very close bond with his sister-in-law Princess Kate - but their relationship has been left in tatters following the Sussexes' criticisms of the future Queen

Politics

23 hours ago A Place in the Sun buyer says 'I've seen enough' and shuts down property tour minutes in

A Place in the Sun viewers watched the awkward moment the buyer shut down the tour, telling host Jasmine Harman he didn't want to bother seeing the rest of the house

Society

5 hours ago Bank of Dave's Burnley Savings and Loans in real life after film made big change

Netflix's Bank of Dave: The Loan Ranger is out now and tells the story of businessman Dave Fishwick, whose company Burnley Savings and Loans was at the centre of the two films

Economics

29 hours ago Boulter seals British history at Australian Open with six players into round two

British No 1 held her nerve to beat Marino in tight tieNorrie out after illness-affected preparation for slamSix British players have won their first-round matches at the Australian Open for the first time in history after Katie Boulter held her nerve in the tense final stages of a difficult contest against Rebecca Marino of Canada to reach the second round with a 6-4, 3-6, 7-5 win.“It’s awesome to have some positivity coming out around British tennis,” said Boulter. “It’s been coming for a long time. It’s just the beginning. I really think these girls and guys have been working so hard, and everyone deserves a bit of credit. Obviously it’s a great start for everyone, and let’s hope we can keep that going.” Continue reading...

Sport

1 hour ago Miliband blasts Farage and Tories for turning net zero into a ‘culture war’

The energy secretary appealed for cross-party unity on net zero just hours after it was revealed Nigel Farage and Liz Truss attended the launch of a climate change denying lobby group

Events

27 hours ago Is depression caused by your ancestry? New study links genetics to mental health

New genetic risk factors for depression have been discovered by scientists across all major populations.

Science

3 hours ago Sleep expert reveals 'right side of bed' to get out of and it's in popular UK hotspot

A new sleep retreat has been announced in the UK, after experts claimed that there is a 'right side of the bed' to get out of - and it's in a popular county

Politics

26 hours ago Despair among climate campaigners as Heathrow Airport smashes annual flights record

Climate campaigners have been left speechless and infuriated by Heathrow Airport's announcement of a record breaking year, with 83.9 million passengers travelling through the airport in 2024

Society

5 hours ago New update on calls to increase personal tax allowance from £12,570 to £45,000

More than 32,700 people have signed an online petition calling for change.

Economics

30 hours ago Moment woman crawls past airport security and boards plane without passport or ticket

Shocking video footage has captured a woman crawling beneath airport security gates at the Nikola Tesla Airport in Belgrade, Serbia, before managing to board a flight with no ticket or passport

Sport

1 hour ago 'Peacetime is unlikely to look like peace in Gaza as violence could explode at any moment '

'Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has already said it is not the end of the war. But it will mean the gradual freeing of some 94 hostages - some of them dead'

Events

27 hours ago 'I'm a beauty expert – these unassuming and 'unsexy' products will change your life'

A beauty expert has shared her top four 'unsexy' beauty and hygiene products that are not spoken about as much as their more glamorous counterparts, but she said they will 'change your life'

Science

3 hours ago Heartbreaking moment girl, 11, is reduced to tears as she’s handcuffed after being wrongly accused of car theft

Sheriff’s deputies detain unlucky schoolgirl in Syracuse, New York, after her clothing matches description of suspected joyrider

Politics

27 hours ago Landlords to be banned from asking for more than a month's rent in advance from tenants under new law

Changes to Labour's Renters' Rights Bill will prevent landlords or letting agencies from encouraging 'de facto bidding wars' between prospective renters.

Society

6 hours ago UK's most wanted list from rapist pensioner to killer with £10k bounty on his head

Many of the UK's worst criminals have been on the run for several years with some having huge bounties on their heads, as Crimestoppers hopes to see them locked up

Economics

33 hours ago Call of Duty players slam latest Warzone patch notes as 'they don't care'

Sentiment is changing for Call of Duty Black Ops 6 after players were left disappointed with the latest patch notes, with some going as far as claiming Activision 'doesn't care'

Sport

2 hours ago 'I walked 250,000 steps in a week and the way my body looked after shocked me'

YouTuber Jack Massey Walsh revealed he had managed to walk 250,000 steps in a week and noticed some surprising changes to his body - so we spoke to two experts on whether this is a safe way to lose weight

Events

30 hours ago China hit with new virus outbreak after packed hospitals fight back against HMPV

A new mutated strain of monkeypox clade Ib, has been discovered by health officials in China just as the nation seems to get a handle on the explosion of HMPV virus

Science

3 hours ago Women’s football trailblazer backs calls for Celtic and Rangers to join WSL

Patricia Gregory has been supporting women’s football since its subdued beginnings in the 1960s, and said Scottish teams had ‘even more difficulties’.

Politics

28 hours ago Family of woman who died during sex demand law change after partner waited 30 hours to call 999

Emergency services were only called for Kimberley McAssey, 29, 30 hours after she fell unresponsive after a night with Ryan Sheridan as he failed to call the emergency services

Society

7 hours ago Wealthy older boss who was led on by 'lady of leisure' PA as he bought her Botox, bags, shoes and two cars says he wants to 'draw line under sordid affair'

Emma Hennell-Whittington has been ordered to pay £15,000 in legal costs to Peter Metcalfe, 54-year-old owner of a nationwide haulage firm based in Hawes, North Yorkshire.

Economics

33 hours ago Manchester United told Marcus Rashford transfer to Premier League club would 'not be simple'

Marcus Rashford is expected to leave Man United this month and the forward has been linked with West Ham.

Sport

2 hours ago Italian police accused of making female activists remove underwear and do squats

Climate activists say they were subjected to degrading treatment during questioning in Brescia on MondayItaly’s interior minister has been urged to open an investigation into police in the northern city of Brescia amid allegations that seven female climate activists were made to take off their underwear and perform squats during questioning.The activists were among 22 people brought to Brescia’s main police station on Monday morning after officers interrupted a protest held outside the Italian aerospace and defence firm Leonardo’s factory. Continue reading...

Events

32 hours ago Thought UnitedHealthcare couldn’t get more awful? They’ve gone villain mode | Arwa Mahdawi

Killing people with paperwork instead of a gun doesn’t make you any less of a murdererAt this very moment Luigi Mangione, who is accused of shooting UnitedHealthcare’s CEO last month, is sitting in a federal jail cell in Brooklyn. He’s got a barrage of court appearances scheduled and, once he has wound his way through the criminal justice system, he could be behind bars for the rest of his life.Which, of course, is as it should be. While there are a lot of reasons that many people find the 26-year-old alleged assassin sympathetic, you can’t just gun a CEO down outside a hotel in Manhattan and face no consequences for it. And Mangione, who is, by all accounts, an extremely smart guy with an Ivy League education, should really have known better. He should have known that if he wanted to murder someone – and get away with it – there were far more socially acceptable ways of doing so.Arwa Mahdawi is a Guardian US columnist Continue reading...

Science

3 hours ago Robbie Williams says 'do it' as Real Housewives boss admits he wants Ayda Field on show

Robbie Williams and his wife Ayda Field Williams have been asked several times to join the Real Housewives franchise, but the actress has had her own reservations

Politics

29 hours ago Cambridge law student sues university after he failed his PhD, claiming it held up his career as a barrister because he was 'less able' to write a thesis

Jacob Meagher is seeking 'substantial damages' from the world famous institution, alleging he was the subject of disability discrimination and victimisation following the failure of his Law Phd.

Society

7 hours ago 'I work at Tesco – there's 'impeccable' new meal deal snack no one's talking about'

A Tesco worker has shared that the supermarket chain has made a big change to their Meal Deal as they've added one new snack option that has the power to transform your meal

Economics

37 hours ago Oleksandr Usyk offers confusing prediction for if Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua ever fight

Oleksandr Usyk has beaten both Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua twice in his illustrious career, but the Ukrainian has refused to predict a winner if the two Brits were to ever fight

Sport

2 hours ago 'Massive dead snake' found on beach in Scots town leaves residents baffled

Residents in Ardeer in Ayrshire have been left scratching their heads following the discovery on Wednesday morning.

Events

35 hours ago Move body and mind: five exercises to improve mental health, from twists to lunges

Combining ideas from therapy with physical activity can bring huge health benefits, say the therapists pioneering a holistic approachA paradox at the heart of current thinking on health is that we’re all aware, perhaps agonisingly so, that exercise is good for us and can be especially beneficial to mental health. As the number of people presenting to their doctors with mood disorders continues to climb, more GPs are urging us to exercise more. It has even been available on the NHS as treatment for mild mental health issues since 2019. But for many people, doing more exercise remains a hard ask.We all know we should do more exercise and arguments for its benefits hardly need repeating: improved blood pressure, better sleep, strength, mobility, confidence, mood and posture, perhaps even a better reflection when we look in the mirror. Continue reading...

Science

3 hours ago Ripen hard avocados in 24 hours by sitting them next to this food item

Placing an avocado next to heat can ruin the taste, but there are other things you can do to ripen it quickly.

Politics

33 hours ago Six Nations LIVE: England set to reveal squad for tournament as Steve Borthwick mulls captaincy change

England face a demanding start to the campaign with Ireland and France first up

Society

7 hours ago Coronation Street's future 'confirmed' after 'false narrative' tipped soap as being in 'crisis'

Rumours have been flying around about the ITV soap after a number of exits were announced in quick succession at the start of the year

Economics

37 hours ago Carter Vickers insists his Celtic transfer inbox is empty and he's not looking to see what might land

The defender has been linked with a bid from German big guns Bayer Leverkusen and beyond

Sport

2 hours ago The 2025 Grammys will proceed with wildfire relief changes. Here's what to expect

The 67th annual Grammy Awards will still take place Sunday, Feb. 2, at the Crypto

Events

39 hours ago Toddler trapped in hospital desperate for new heart after common virus left her critically ill

Aalayah Stewart been at Freeman Hospital in Newcastle for 10 months with a mechanical pump, called a Berlin heart which is carrying out the function of her failed organ.

Science

3 hours ago BBC Escape to the Country host speechless over 'unrecognisable' change to property

During Wednesday's instalment of I Escaped to the Country, BBC star Nicki Chapman caught up with one couple she helped move to the Peak District back in 2015.

Politics

33 hours ago Popular party snack urgently recalled by Farmfoods over 'possible health risk'

The snack is a staple for parties but has been recalled due to the potential risk to the public.

Society

7 hours ago 'Great value' Lancome box set full of beauty favourites worth £350 plummets to under £100

Lancome fans will no doubt be thrilled to know that the blockbuster beauty set has been axed by a whopping 74%, bringing the price tag down to under £100

Economics

39 hours ago Arsenal transfer news: Gunners to make bid for Barcelona star as Alexander Isak offer made

Arsenal are yet to add a new face to their squad in the January transfer window but with the window now two weeks old, that could all be about to change with the Gunners chasing a Barcelona defender

Sport

2 hours ago Israel and Hamas agree historic Gaza ceasefire deal after 15 months of war

Israel and Hamas have agreed an historic ceasefire to end 15 months of war in Gaza, The Independent understands, a conflict in which almost 50,000 people have been killed and has threatened to draw the whole of the Middle East in.

Events

41 hours ago 'Deborah will be grinning': Massive win for campaigner Dame Debs as NHS drops bowel cancer screening age from 60

The change means hundreds of thousands of people aged 50 and 52 will receive a bowel cancer testing kit in the post.

Science

3 hours ago Bonnie Blue issues blunt 'regret' statement after sleeping with 100s of students

Bonnie Blue, who claims to have slept with 1,057 men in 12 hours, says she has one 'regret' about her career in the adult entertainment industry, which has seen her make headlines across the globe

Politics

33 hours ago Healthy coffee, brain food and adaptogenic beer: do functional foods really work?

Healthy eating is no longer just a few more salads and a few less sweets. Now you can decrease inflammation by drinking olive oil water, and buy ‘brain food’ in Marks & Spencer. Can they really make a difference, asks Giulia Crouch?

Society

7 hours ago Ninja kettle now £59 off with special deal that's a 'game changer' for tea and coffee fans

Ninja's Perfect Temperature Rapid Boil Kettle has been reduced to £59.99 from £99.99 in the brand's January sales - and we've found a way to get it even cheaper

Economics

2 hours ago Twist as missing twin sisters 'didn't tell family' about huge life update

Eliza and Henrietta Huszti, both 32, have not been seen or heard from since the early hours of Tuesday when they were last seen walking along a path near the River Dee in Aberdeen

Events

3 hours ago Loch Lomond 'wallaby island' plans approved as TV presenter Kirsty Young set to open holiday lodge

Broadcaster Kirsty Young and her businessman husband Nick Jones have been granted permission to build a new lodge on Inchconnachan, known as 'wallaby island', on Loch Lomond.

Politics

7 hours ago Heinz beans and sausage tins on eBay for £50 as shoppers desperate for original recipe

Fans of the family favourites have been calling for the company to bring back the original sausages

Economics

2 hours ago ITV Emmerdale star says family will be 'blown apart' after 'vengeance' death

Emmerdale star William Ash reveals how life will change amid whodunnit death plot

Events

3 hours ago Newcomers dominate 2025 Bafta nominations as Nicole Kidman and Daniel Craig snubbed

14 of the 24 actors nominated have never been recognised by Bafta before

Politics

8 hours ago Holly Willoughby wins battle to extend £8million home with lavish gym and cinema

ITV Dancing On Ice host Holly Willoughby, 43, has been given the green light to add a gym and a cinema room to her new £8million home in the South East

Economics

2 hours ago BBC forced to correct The Traitors mistake after 'truly shocking' production claims

Hit BBC show The Traitors - hosted by Claudia Winkleman - has come under fire from Ofcom after a discrepancy was found between some employee hires and stats that had been released

Events

3 hours ago Hidden sign Tasha Ghouri had 'outgrown' Andrew Le Page during Strictly stint

Tasha Ghouri has always shone in the spotlight, but recent changes set her aside from her ex-boyfriend Andrew Le Page, body language expert Judi James tells The Mirror

Politics

10 hours ago Urine trouble: Horrifying moment valet relieves himself on man's £30,000 Mercedes

Car onwer - Michael Hinsley from Shropshire - was left horrified after dashcam caught a garage worker urinating on the front of his Mercedes while it was in the car wash.

Economics

2 hours ago Air fryer health warning as expert urges 'wait' to use this one ingredient

The advice comes as warnings over safe use of the appliances have been issued.

Events

3 hours ago Lara Trump eviscerated online after asking ‘how climate change is the reason’ for devastating LA fire conditions

‘These are the people who want to scrap the Department of Education,’ one social media user asked

Politics

11 hours ago Landlord blasted for advertising £1,350 box room in London flat with strict rules including

A London-based landlord has been slammed on social media for advertising a 'completely exploitative' renting deal with strict house rules.

Economics

2 hours ago Terrifying moment influencer couple's plane crashes when engine stalls during manoeuvre, leaving both of them with devastating injuries

Spanish entrepreneur Xavi Caballol, 49, and his partner, Alba Serch, were involved in a horrific crash at Viladamat aerodrome in Girona on October 19 last year.

Events