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Darting icon Phil Taylor has warned Luke Littler he must overcome "Manchester United syndrome" if he wants to break his world championship record

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2 hours ago How to live longer and healthier: Lessons from Korea with Michelle Bang

Discover the secrets to living a longer, healthier, and happier life, inspired by the traditions of the world’s longevity capital.

Society

77 minutes ago Hearts transfer bulletin on Steinwender, Rowles receives love bomb and keeper deal saluted

Hearts are wasting no time as they look to replace Rowles after his £600,000 switch to the MLS.

Economics

5 hours ago Chris Eubank Jr vs Conor Benn finally confirmed in huge fight for British boxing

Fighters set to follow in footsteps of famous fathers

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47 minutes ago California fires live updates: ‘Dangerous’ winds return as residents are warned over threat of new wildfires

Officials warn that Angelenos are ‘not out of the woods’ with the Santa Ana winds expected to pick up Wednesday, fanning the flames of the Palisades and Eaton blazes raging through southern California

Events

2 hours ago Marriage equality and a giant weather vane: photos of the day – Wednesday

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77 minutes ago Elon Musk is being sued by the SEC over his Twitter takeover. What we know

The Tesla CEO bought Twitter in October 2022 for $44 billion and rebranded it as X

Technology

79 minutes ago Streeting: ‘I can’t promise there won’t be patients treated in corridors next year’

The Health Secretary said he will ‘never accept’ people being treated in ‘undignified’ conditions but that it would ‘take time’ to fix the NHS.

Science

2 hours ago Motorcycle Road Safety Roadshows visiting five Scottish cities in February 2025

Motorcycle Law Scotland is hosting a series of Motorcycle Road Safety Roadshows in February 2025.

Transport

50 minutes ago Jill Biden says she’s ‘disappointed’ in Nancy Pelosi abandoning president as Democratic nominee

Pelosi and other senior Democratic leaders abandoned Biden’s presidential campaign after the first presidential debate

Politics

3 hours ago Uproar as adult child porn suspect is released into custody of his parents

‘Given the serious nature of these charges, which involve the safety and well-being of children, we find this decision troubling and concerning’

Society

98 minutes ago 'I've spent £760k on plastic surgery and now I'm most beautiful woman in the world'

Janaina Prazeres, 35, has undergone countless surgical and non-surgical procedures in her quest to become the 'most beautiful woman in the world' - and she's not stopping anytime soon

Economics

5 hours ago Football transfer rumours: Vlahovic to solve Arsenal’s striker problem?

Today’s fluff has a thousand-yard stareAs the fallout from Arsenal’s absurdly wasteful FA Cup defeat to Manchester United – and Gabriel Jesus’s season-ending injury – rolls on, the gossip machine has gone into overdrive trying to identify someone who can put away their chances. While Benjamin Sesko is the name on everyone’s lips, it wouldn’t be a transfer window without them being linked with Dusan Vlahovic.The tea in Italy is that Juventus are willing to cash in their chips. The Serbia striker’s contract runs to 2026 and negotiations are apparently at a standstill, meaning the Bianconeri have limited opportunities to recoup their investment, and with Randal Kolo Muani on his way from Paris Saint-Germain they have a ready-made replacement, so it all makes sense, possibly. Continue reading...

Sport

55 minutes ago Superdrug and WHSmith to close high street stores creating 'ghost town'

Superdrug, which has more than 800 stores across the UK, will close one of its branches in a major seaside town this January. The news has left locals 'shocked'

Events

2 hours ago Home Bargains popular product 'left schoolgirl, 13, with painful blisters on her face'

Mum Leah Nelson, 36, said her daughter Brooke was "excited" to use the Bubble T Watermelon face cleanser for the first time that she had purchased her

Culture

5 hours ago Elon Musk's SpaceX prepares for Starship’s launch in seventh flight test

Elon Musk’s SpaceX has revealed the exact time you will see the world’s biggest rocket’s most ambitious flight yet

Technology

11 hours ago Doctor shares best time to drink coffee to help weight loss and diabetes

The doctor said that there's a certain period throughout the day where it could have the opposite effect

Science

4 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

50 minutes ago Ronnie O'Sullivan told he can't leave smashed cue in bin after furious outburst

Ronnie O'Sullivan let his frustrations get the better of him last week as he smashed his cue and left it in a bin at the Championship League before withdrawing from The Masters

Politics

3 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

3 hours ago Lad, 20, wins £7.5m lottery and reveals 6 item shopping list as he makes work decision

We've all asked ourselves what we'd do if we won the lottery but few would probably make the same choice regarding work as this hard-working 20-year-old from Carlisle

Economics

5 hours ago What Altay Bayindir did to celebrate after Manchester United heroics in FA Cup win vs Arsenal

Altay Bayindir was the hero of Man United's FA Cup third round triumph over Arsenal, saving a penalty in normal time and in the penalty shootout.

Sport

71 minutes ago 25 people injured in freak chlorine gas leak in a public swimming pool in Germany

Today (January 15), emergency services were called to a public swimming pool in Bradenburg, Germany, with one person so ill they had to be taken via air-ambulance to Berlin

Events

10 hours ago Snap! The London Standard: Best Photos of the Day from around the world

See the best images of the day from around the world.

Culture

6 hours ago Elon Musk sued by regulator for 'violating' federal securities law over Twitter stocks

Musk’s lawyer has branded the latest complaint a ‘sham’

Technology

17 hours ago Reframing obesity may end the diagnosis debate, but the health challenges remain

Assessment of the condition could face overhaul, but governments, companies and communities still have work to doCall to overhaul obesity diagnoses amid fears of over-reliance on BMIObesity is one of the world’s biggest health challenges, causing a mass of shorter, unhappier lives and a mounting burden on already overstretched healthcare systems.There is no doubt that more people than ever before are living with excess body fat, and there is no doubt about the dangers of doing so. Obesity has the ability to harm every single organ in the body, and increases the risk of type 2 diabetes, heart disease, cancer and mental illness. Continue reading...

Science

10 hours ago IndiGo boosts travel sector with new flights to London, Paris, and Amsterdam

IndiGo boosts travel sector with new flights to London, Paris, and Amsterdam  Travel And Tour World

Transport

54 minutes ago Colorado Democrat launches lawsuit against Lyft over alleged sexual assault

‘When I tried to get out, he pushed me back down into the car. He touched me inappropriately and went on to sexually assault me’, said Democrat Rep. Jenny Willford

Politics

4 hours ago Gut health expert's 'favourite' Aldi foods as shoppers hail 'amazing' finds

A full time gut health scientist has revealed his favourite foods from the leading supermarket.

Society

3 hours ago US inflation ticks up in December and remains above Fed’s 2% target rate

Consumer price index rose at annual rate of 2.9% and while Trump promised to cut prices he now says it will be hardInflation ticked up across the US last month, according to the last report on consumer prices under the Biden administration.Donald Trump has promised to bring prices down for millions of Americans. But while price rises have slowed sharply since their post-pandemic peak of 9.1%, the pace of inflation remains higher than the Federal Reserve’s target rate of 2% per annum. Continue reading...

Economics

7 hours ago The Spin | South Africa in the Test Championship final should be celebrated not belittled

Claim the Proteas got there ‘on the back of beating pretty much nobody’ shows lack of respect for their achievementsSouth Africans were still celebrating their side’s passage into the World Test Championship final, secured after the fast bowler Kagiso Rabada cosplayed as Brian Lara in a nerve-jangling two-wicket win against Pakistan, when Michael Vaughan sought to pour cold water over the parade.Speaking on Fox Cricket the former England captain, who left his post in 2008 after losing a home series against South Africa, declared that the Proteas got to the final “on the back of beating pretty much nobody”. He said Temba Bavuma’s team didn’t “warrant being in the World Test Championship final with whom they have played over the last two years”. Continue reading...

Sport

73 minutes ago Germany issues chilling order to all troops amid rising tensions with warmonger Putin

The unprecedented move will see German soldiers shooting down drones if they believe they are part of Putin's "shadow war" against Western countries supporting Ukraine

Events

22 hours ago Where are the stars of the 1981 Cambridge Footlights now? From an iconic comedy double act to Hollywood royalty, how the late Tony Slattery was a member of world

Comedian and actor Tony Slattery, who has died aged 65, showed youthful promise in the Cambridge Footlights troupe - alongside a host of future household names.

Culture

14 hours ago SEC sues Elon Musk, saying he didn't disclose Twitter ownership on time before buying it

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has sued billionaire Elon Musk, saying he failed to disclose his ownership of Twitter stock in a timely manner in early 2022, before buying the social media site

Technology

22 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

25 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

55 minutes ago Map reveals the BEST fish and chip takeaways and restaurants in Britain

A map has revealed the best 50 chippies in Britain - and you can check if your favourite made the list.

Politics

6 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

3 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

7 hours ago Scottish golfer links up with top coach and also hires legendary looper

Grant Forrest starts out in 2025 with 148 years of experience at his disposal

Sport

76 minutes ago Watch live: LA County officials give wildfire update as residents warned to 'stay on guard' amid high

Watch live as LA County officials give a wildfire update on Wednesday (15 January) as residents are warned to “stay on guard” amid high-fueling wind gusts.

Events

23 hours ago Coronation Street star Lucy Fallon welcomes daughter and shares incredible first photo

Coronation Street star Lucy Fallon confirmed on Instagram that she has welcomed a little girl into the world

Culture

16 hours ago Elon Musk foundation funds new school near Space X headquarters. Here’s what life is like inside

Musk said recently that education should be ‘as close to playing a video game as possible’

Technology

27 hours ago Leo Woodall stars as ‘the world’s greatest mind’ in new thriller – here’s where to watch

Eight-part conspiracy thriller Prime Target premieres globally on 22 January – here’s the trailer

Science

27 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

59 minutes ago Confirmation hearings live updates: Pam Bondi evades questions on Trump loyalty as protesters interrupt Marco Rubio

President-elect’s picks for attorney general and secretary of state, Pam Bondi and Marco Rubio, among those facing senators on Wednesday

Politics

8 hours ago Man, 22, drowns off Perth beach in front of horrified family on last day of Christmas holidays

Sio Afamasaga, 22, drowned while swimming off the coast of Perth, Australia, with his brother and sister in law as his family launched a fundraiser to help get his body home to Samoa

Society

4 hours ago Universal Credit claimants can secure £20 broadband deals says Martin Lewis

The financial guru has offered financial tips in his first Money Show Live of 2025

Economics

7 hours ago Brighton confirm Evan Ferguson could leave amid Arsenal and West Ham transfer links

Highly-rated striker has struggled for form and fitness since last season’s ankle injury

Sport

78 minutes ago Polish PM Donald Tusk accuses Russia of planning acts of terrorism against airlines around the world

It comes as Russia launched a major ballistic and cruise missile attack across Ukraine, targeting energy infrastructure

Events

24 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

25 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

28 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

60 minutes ago Is YOUR council delaying May elections? More than HALF of town halls want to postpone voting after Labour announced shake

Leaders from 18 authorities in England want delays after Labour announced the biggest overhaul of local government in decades.

Politics

9 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

5 hours ago Martin Lewis urges households to act now as he shares top tips to slash bills in 2025

Money can be shaved from many bills in 2025, the money expert says

Economics

9 hours ago London Marathon: World record holder Ruth Chepngetich to race in April event

London Marathon: World record holder Ruth Chepngetich to race in April event  BBC.com

Sport

83 minutes ago Helen Flanagan banned from driving for six months after Audi clocked speeding

The former Coronation Street star was convicted at Wirral Magistrates' Court on Wednesday.

Events

30 hours ago Netflix announces sensuous series based on 'greatest novel of all time'

Netflix has teased an upcoming drama that brings a 19th Century classic tale to life for the small screen.

Culture

29 hours ago Exact time you will be able to see 'parade' of six planets in night sky this week

Our solar system’s planets are set to align in a six-strong planetary parade this week. Here’s how to not miss it

Science

63 minutes ago The moon looks different in other parts of the world – there's a good reason why

People are only just realising the baffling reason the moon looks different depending on where in the world you are – and there's a scientific explanation for the discrepancy

Politics

10 hours ago Work begins to transform long vacant police station site into care home creating 100 healthcare jobs

The creation of Jubilee Heights promises to create employment opportunities in Bury town centre

Society

5 hours ago Lancome's blockbuster £350 beauty kit has 74% off and contains 12 items including viral mascara

Beauty shoppers aren't going to want to miss this massive sale as the Lancome blockbuster beauty set worth £350 gets axed by 74% for a limited time

Economics

18 hours ago Chelsea vs Bournemouth LIVE! Premier League result, match stream and latest updates today

Blues looking to halt a four-game winless run against in-form but injury-hit Cherries

Sport

95 minutes ago Family speaks out after boy, 8, is mauled to death by dogs he tried to pet: ‘We can’t get him back’

The Volusia County Sheriff said that law enforcement’s goal was to destroy the dogs and bring charges against the animals’ owner

Events

30 hours ago Scots comedy duo 'Francie' and 'Josie' bringing new show to Airdrie Town Hall

Panto and variety stars Liam Dolan and Johnny Mac will deliver hearty humour and marvellous music on February 23.

Culture

30 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

71 minutes 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

12 hours ago Parental mental health biggest cause of child protection referrals in England

Public service cuts and ‘stark impact of poverty’ are causing worse outcomes for children, according to surveyPoor parental mental health has overtaken domestic violence as the most commonly reported factor in social worker assessments into whether a child is at risk of serious harm or neglect, according to new research.Growing rates of mental illness – in both parents and children – were an increasingly important driver of child safeguarding interventions in England, the latest comprehensive survey of children’s social care pressures found.In the UK and Ireland, Samaritans can be contacted on freephone 116 123, or email jo@samaritans.org or jo@samaritans.ie. In the US, you can call or text the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline on 988, chat on 988lifeline.org, or text HOME to 741741 to connect with a crisis counselor. In Australia, the crisis support service Lifeline is 13 11 14. Other international helplines can be found at befrienders.org Continue reading...

Society

5 hours ago Woman scammed by Brad Pitt AI handed over £700k and divorced husband in romance con

Anne was waiting for a divorce settlement with her millionaire husband when she was targetted by a romance scammer.

Economics

19 hours ago Chelsea player ratings vs Bournemouth: Cole Palmer a joy to watch but Moises Caicedo mistake costly

Romeo Lavia quickly up to speed in Premier League thriller but Nicolas Jackson wasteful again

Sport

1 hour ago Watch: Bafta nominations 2025 announced with The Brutalist, Conclave, and Emilia Perez up for awards

Watch as the EE Bafta Film Awards nominations were announced by Will Sharpe and Mia Mckenna-Bruce on Wednesday, 15 January.

Events

36 hours ago All the south London filming spots featured in new We Live in Time movie

All the south London filming spots featured in new We Live in Time movie  Yahoo News UK

Culture

33 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

72 minutes ago As an agony aunt, I know the biggest cause of unhappiness: other people. Here’s the secret to better relationships

Looking back through her post bag, Observer Magazine’s Philippa Perry answers her readers most commonly asked question: why are other people so awful?From my many years as a therapist and advice columnist, I’ve started to see clear patterns in the problems that bother my readers the most. And I can confirm that Sartre was right: hell is other people. It’s difficult relationships with those around us that cause the most anguish. It’s such a common theme that I’ve given a lecture on the subject: Why are other people so awful? To help you into the new year, here’s my advice on this most commonly experienced problem.Struggles in connecting to others – or, more specifically, the tension between wanting connection and feeling disconnected – can manifest in many ways. As well as difficulties in existing relationships, such struggles can also make you feel lonely or alienated. Continue reading...

Politics

18 hours ago Pep Guardiola seen in heated confrontation with Man City star after Brentford draw

Manchester City let a two-goal lead slip at Brentford, losing out in stoppage time, with Pep Guardiola engaging in a heated discussion with goalkeeper Stefan Ortega

Society

5 hours ago AI predicts what shopping at Tesco in 2050 would look like and it's very sci

EXCLUSIVE: The shopping experience at Tesco could be a very different one in just 25 years time, as artificial intelligence has come up with some wild and radical ideas for Brits to contend with

Economics

20 hours ago Nottingham Forest vs Liverpool LIVE! Premier League match stream, latest score and goal updates today

High-flying Forest out to make a title statement

Sport

1 hour ago Where to experience the best Burns Night in Edinburgh, London and across the UK

Looking for somewhere memorable to celebrate the life and works of Robert Burns? Suzy Pope picks some of the top events around the country, whether you want to dance, eat or indulge in fine whiskies

Events

41 hours ago Pope Francis inherited box of documents from predecessor relating to scandals

Francis recalls receiving a ‘large white box’ related to ‘difficult and painful situations’ in his autobiography, HopePope Francis has said he inherited a “large white box” full of documents related to various scandals faced by the Catholic Church when he took over from his predecessor.The pontiff makes the revelation in his much-anticipated autobiography, Spera (Hope), which is published on Tuesday.Additional reporting Catherine Pepinster Continue reading...

Culture

37 hours ago List of bowel cancer symptoms as screening age lowered in win for Dame Deborah James

Dame Deborah James worked tirelessly after her bowel cancer diagnosis to raise awareness about the disease - but it would eventually claim the journalist's life in 2022

Science

76 minutes ago Pep Guardiola's wife 'called time on marriage after reaching final Man City decision'

Pep Guardiola has separated from his wife, Cristina Serra, after 30 years together, with claims that his decision to extend his deal at Manchester City has played a part in their decision to split

Politics

20 hours ago Adopted Black children to testify against white parents accused of treating them as ‘slaves’, trial told

Donald Lantz and Jeanne Whitefeather are on trial for human trafficking, child abuse and forced child labor

Society

7 hours ago Bloke rakes in £12k from fake toll road targeting tourists visiting holiday hotspot

The swindler's fraudulent toll was active for three seasons before the local authority realised tourists were being ripped off for entry to a beauty spot near the southern Russia city of Pyatigorsk

Economics

21 hours ago Chelsea vs Bournemouth LIVE! Premier League match stream, latest score and goal updates today

Blues looking to halt a four-game winless run against in-form but injury-hit Cherries

Sport

1 hour ago BBC Strictly Come Dancing's Lauren Oakley a 'new girl' as she's flooded with messages over dancing update 

The professional dancer is currently on home turf in Birmingham where rehearsals are taking place for the Strictly Come Dancing Live 2025 tour

Events

40 hours ago Psychic's 2025 Hollywood predictions: Taylor and Travis are headed for a break up... and Hugh Jackman will desperately try to keep his new 'romance' alive

A popular Melbourne psychic has revealed her love predictions for some of the world's biggest stars, and fears there could be major breakups on the cards.

Science

78 minutes 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

22 hours ago North Dakota's new governor eyes 'path to zero' property tax on people's homes. Can it be done?

North Dakota is in a unique position to use its oil wealth to eventually end property taxes on people's homes under a plan from new Gov. Kelly Armstrong

Society

8 hours ago Diner furious at £478 bill for 'live lobster' dinner at Chinese restaurant

Reanna Ho was dining out with a group of friends at Canton Lane Chinese Restaurant when they decided to order eight dishes between them. However, she was left staggered at the price for a "live lobster"

Economics

22 hours ago West Ham vs Fulham LIVE! Premier League match stream, latest score and goal updates today

Graham Potter’s first home game as Hammers manager is a London derby

Sport

2 hours ago LA fires live updates: ‘Dangerous’ winds return as residents are warned over threat of new wildfires

Officials warn that Angelenos are ‘not out of the woods’ with the Santa Ana winds expected to pick up Wednesday, fanning the flames of the Palisades and Eaton blazes raging through southern California

Events

80 minutes ago 'If I had the chance again I would go to Man Utd not Liverpool – I regret transfer'

El Hadji Diouf signed for Liverpool after starring at the 2002 World Cup, but his time on Merseyside soon turned into a nightmare as he admitted he wished he had joined Man Utd instead

Politics

23 hours ago Diddy accuser alleges she was walking home from babysitting job when mogul sexually assaulted her

The 16-year-old high school student was allegedly convinced by Combs to get into his vehicle in New York in late August or early September 2000, a new lawsuit claims

Society

8 hours ago Millions of passengers face decade of disruption with £3.8bn revamp of critical railway line

The West Coast Main Line - one of the most important railway corridors in the UK - connects London and Glasgow, via Birmingham, Manchester and other cities

Economics

22 hours ago Chelsea XI vs Bournemouth: Starting lineup, confirmed team news, injury latest for Premier League game today

First-team stars recalled after rotation in the FA Cup

Sport

2 hours ago Mum found dead in bathroom by son one day after getting surgery to make her bum bigger

Adriana Soares Lima Laurentino, a 46-year-old mother from Brazil, attended a private clinic for a buttock augmentation procedure less than 24 hours before tragically dying at home

Events

82 minutes ago Mold, insects and ‘general filth’: Disgusting conditions inside Boar’s Head plant revealed after listeria outbreak

“Unidentified slime” was found at a Boar’s Head plant in 2023

Politics

23 hours ago 'Unwelcome' tourists greeted with 'go home' graffiti in popular European holiday spot

A travel writer who recently spent time in Barcelona has spoken out about how she was greeted with 'go home' graffiti in the popular European holiday spot

Society

9 hours ago Simon Calder reveals how to get train tickets for £4 or less in the Rail Sale

Deals include Portsmouth to London for £3.50, Norwich to Colchester for £4 and Sheffield to Leicester for £3.80

Economics

23 hours ago Brentford v Manchester City, Chelsea v Bournemouth: Premier League – live

News from Tuesday’s 7.30pm GMT kick-offs and beyondLive scores | Latest table | Premier League top scorers The hustle never ends. Less than 24 hours after the end of the FA Cup third round, the Premier League returns with four matches, all televised. Barry Glendenning is covering the big one – Nottingham Forest v Liverpool – while it is ours to focus on the three other games, all of which kick off at 7.30pm.Brentford v Manchester CityChelsea v BournemouthWest Ham v Fulham Continue reading...

Sport

2 hours ago ‘Running to danger and saving lives’: 1,000 incarcerated firefighters are on the LA frontlines

The jobs are highly coveted, offering training and reduced sentences, but face criticism over low wagesAs firefighters are battling multiple huge blazes tearing through Los Angeles, California’s prisons have deployed more than 1,000 incarcerated people to battle on the frontlines.The California department of corrections and rehabilitation (CDCR) said that, as of Tuesday morning, 1,015 incarcerated people were embedded with the state’s other firefighters to help slow the spread of the infernos that have killed at least 25 people and devastated neighborhoods across LA county. Continue reading...

Events

93 minutes ago Prince William can't stop smiling as he returns to work after Kate's cancer update

Prince William travelled to Birmingham for his first official engagement of 2025, just a day after his wife Kate revealed she was in remission from cancer.

Politics

23 hours ago Pete Hegseth dodges questions on invading Greenland and drinking on the job in tense confirmation hearing – live

Trump pick for defense secretary also questioned on affairs and women in the military; protesters interrupt opening remarksDonald Trump will come in to power with a “trifecta” of governmental control after his Republican party won the House of Representatives, the Senate and the presidency in the 2024 US election. It will give Trump significant power to enact his agenda on the economy, immigration and other major issues.House Democrats are said to be prioritising taking control of Congress in 2026 over everything else, with Axios reporting that the House Democrats’ two largest ideological factions – the Progressive Caucus and the centre-left New Democrat Coalition – are trying to smooth over any disagreements ahead of Trump returning to the White House on 20 January. The two factions contain roughly 100 House Democrats. Who was to blame for the loss in the presidential election and the Biden administration’s policy towards Israel during its war on Gaza are among the topics of disagr...

Society

9 hours ago Paul O'Grady's widower slashes mansion price by £1million almost two years after death

TV star Paul O'Grady's death rocked the showbiz world in March 2023 when he died at the age of 67 after suffering cardiac arrhythmia

Economics

23 hours ago One Manchester United player needs Ruben Amorim to show how good a coach he really is

Man United striker Rasmus Hojlund is in danger of going eight games without a goal for the first time this season.

Sport

2 hours ago Britain's Most Wanted 2025: Here are the 20 criminals and suspects the police are hunting for right now

These are the 20 men that the police think may be responsible for some of the worst crimes perpetrated on British soil.

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1 hour ago London’s most controversial mayor? Inside the complex world of Lutfur Rahman: power struggles, corruption and popularity 

Struck off as a solicitor and once banned from standing in elections, Lutfur Rahman remains a deeply divisive figure

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24 hours ago Law student sues Cambridge University for failing him on his PhD and costing him his barrister job offer

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.

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10 hours ago How an AI Brad Pitt fraudster convinced woman to split with millionaire husband and fund ‘cancer treatment’

Computer-generated fake of the Fight Club star tricked the victim into thinking he was hospitalised with kidney cancer and Angelina Jolie was blocking access to his fortune

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23 hours ago Dad accused of murdering daughter claims he 'accidentally stabbed her in heart' while 'play fighting'

Scarlett Vickers, 14, suffered an 11cm (4.3in) stab wound to the chest in the kitchen of the family home.

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2 hours ago How to find your signature style: Using what you already have in your wardrobe

Ready to define a style that feels authentically you? Join personal stylist Clare Chambers to discover practical strategies for creating a wardrobe that saves you time, money, and stress—while looking effortlessly polished.

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1 hour ago Former football club chairman charged after fraud inquiry into £10m stadium loan

Former Northampton Town chairman David Cardoza and his 80-year-old father Anthony are among five men charged with conspiracy to commit fraud.

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25 hours ago Jurgen Klopp opens up on why he quit 'intense' Liverpool job for first time as he plays the ultimate company man, sipping Red Bull cans at controversial new role unveiling

After agreeing to take the role of Global Head of Soccer at Red Bull back in October, Klopp has now officially started and it promises to be a busy opening couple of months for the German.

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11 hours ago ‘Cost of dying’ in UK hits record level as bereaved turn to crowdfunding to meet bills

Latest SunLife study shows average total funeral cost at £9,797 with many selling off possessions to help payThe “cost of dying” has hit a record high, prompting growing numbers of grieving UK families to turn to crowdfunding or sell possessions to help pay for a funeral, according to a report.The average cost of a basic funeral has increased by 3.5% in a year to hit an “all-time high” of £4,285, according to the insurer SunLife, which has been monitoring UK funeral costs for two decades. Continue reading...

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23 hours ago FA Cup drama, transfer moves, and WSL returns – Women’s Football Weekly podcast

Faye Carruthers is joined by Suzy Wrack, Jamie Spangher, and Sophie Downey to review the weekend’s FA Cup gamesOn the podcast today: the panel reviews a busy weekend of FA Cup action as Wolves and Rugby Borough make history in making joining the fifth round alongside dominant performances from WSL sides. How important is the competition for lower-tier teams, and how can it impact their development?The January transfer window is in full swing, with Everton and Manchester United among the busiest clubs. The panel discusses key moves so far, the importance of the loan system and what the second half of the season could bring for struggling sides. Continue reading...

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2 hours ago BAFTA Awards 2025: The Brutalist and Emilia Perez lead the nominations

The 2025 BAFTA nominations celebrate a remarkable year in cinema, with The Brutalist, Conclave, and Emilia Perez leading the way 🎞

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1 hour ago UK stalls Chagos Islands deal until Trump administration can ‘consider detail’

Future of Diego Garcia military base should be considered before handover to Mauritius signed off, No 10 saysUK politics live – latest updatesThe UK government will not sign off a deal to hand back the Chagos Islands to Mauritius until Donald Trump’s administration has had a chance to consider the future of the joint military base, Downing Street has confirmed.Allies of the US president-elect have been critical of the deal because of the implications for the strategically important Diego Garcia base, with concerns that it could bolster Chinese interests in the Indian Ocean. Continue reading...

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25 hours ago Richest billionaire chef worth more than Gordon Ramsay and Jamie Oliver combined

When it comes to the world of celebrity chefs, it's easy to assume that Gordon Ramsay and Jamie Oliver are the biggest names - but they're not actually the richest

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12 hours ago What's next for house buyers and sellers? ESPC boss reveals 2025 trends including private school change

Paul Hilton, CEO of leading Scottish property portal ESPC, shares his insights into what he thinks will happen in the housing market in 2025.

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23 hours ago Chelsea vs Bournemouth LIVE! Premier League match stream, latest team news, lineups, TV, prediction today

Blues looking to halt a four-game winless run against in-form but injury-hit Cherries

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2 hours ago World's deadliest spiders dubbed 'Big Boy' are getting bigger and more dangerous

A new bigger and more dangerous version of the world's deadliest spider, the funnel web, has been identified in the land down under – and it even has longer fangs and more venom

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1 hour ago Kamala Harris reportedly snubs JD Vance by declining to invite him on pre

This year’s election campaign was particularly ferocious, with Vance referring to the vice president as ‘trash’ during a rally in November

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25 hours ago A Place In The Sun buyer halts property tour just minutes in seething 'I've seen enough'

The latest instalment of the lifestyle TV series saw property expert Jasmine Harman try and find Richard his perfect property in the coastal town of Sitges in Spain.

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14 hours ago West Coast Main Line: Millions face disruption with £3.8billion revamp of critical railway line

The West Coast Main Line - one of the most important railway corridors in the UK - connects London and Glasgow, with branches going via Birmingham, Manchester and other cities

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24 hours ago PS Plus Extra January 2025 reveal time confirmed as players hope for Hogwarts Legacy

PS5 owners are gearing up for the reveal of another PS Plus Extra lineup, and it's likely to be a banger month if predictions are anything to go by — here's when we'll know

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2 hours ago Russia 'has been planning acts of air terror against airlines all over the world', Polish leader warns amid growing fears Putin is plotting an atrocity in the West

Donald Tusk accused Moscow of staging sabotage and diversion on Polish soil and beyond

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1 hour ago London’s most controversial mayor? Inside the complex world of Lutfur Rahman: power struggles, corruption and extreme popularity 

Struck off as a solicitor and once banned from standing in elections, Lutfur Rahman remains a deeply divisive figure

Politics

26 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.

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16 hours ago PM promises ‘strongest action possible’ against Russia if death of Australian Oscar Jenkins confirmed

Government still working to verify reports of Melbourne man’s death after being captured by Russian forces while fighting for UkraineFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAustralia would take “the strongest action possible”, including potentially expelling Russia’s ambassador, Anthony Albanese has warned, as the federal government scrambles to verify reports that Melbourne man Oscar Jenkins had been killed after being captured by Russian forces while fighting for Ukraine.Albanese said on Wednesday that any harm to Jenkins would be “absolutely reprehensible”, and demanded Moscow immediately confirm the condition of the 32-year-old Australian citizen, after reports overnight that he had died.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking news email Continue reading...

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26 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...

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2 hours ago LA fires live updates: ‘Critical’ fire risk remains as winds return to threaten new blazes and destruction

Officials warn that Angelenos are ‘not out of the woods’ with the Santa Ana winds expected to pick up Wednesday, fanning the flames of the Palisades and Eaton blazes raging through southern California

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