37 minutes ago Biden demands constitutional amendment on presidential immunity in final warning before Trump takes power

Trump’s administration is expected to be full of lawyers who fought to expand the scope of presidential power

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28 hours ago Parents may be ‘fuelling obesity’ by encouraging one eating habit in children

Nutritionists have warned of one food habit which might be fuelling Britain’s obesity crisis

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3 hours ago A ceasefire deal is here. For Gaza, the Middle East and the world, the future remains unknown

The sacrifice has been so great, the misery so complete, that few can claim with certainty that this was all worthwhileThere may be no winners in war, but history suggests combatants are often eager to convince the world otherwise.The ending of the 15-month conflict in Gaza may prove an exception. The sacrifice has been so great, the misery so complete, and the ultimate future for Gaza so uncertain that few can claim with certainty that this was all worthwhile, or likely to benefit Israel’s security in the long term. The damage to Israel’s reputation may last decades. Continue reading...

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4 hours ago The Traitors fans 'scared' as they predict brutal twist ahead of final

The Traitors UK viewers were left fearing more drama ahead on the BBC series, after a telling comment made by host Claudia Winkleman on Wednesday night's episode

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19 minutes ago Israeli strikes on Gaza reported after Sunday ceasefire deal with Hamas announced – live

Medics in Palestinian territory say more than 30 killed in strikes late on Wednesday; Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu says ‘final details’ of deal still being worked on ahead of security cabinet meetingGaza ceasefire deal: what we know so far A ceasefire deal is here. For Gaza, the Middle East and the world, the future remains unknown Hamas and Israel have agreed to a ceasefire deal, pausing the war in Gaza and designed to broker an end to the brutal 15-month conflict. The agreement is set to be officially accepted by Israel after a cabinet meeting on Thursday.The announcement on Wednesday night from Qatar’s prime minister, Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, was made after weeks of negotiations in the Qatari capital, Doha. There were intensified efforts in recent days to hammer out the final details after increased pressure on Israel to reach a deal from the US president-elect, Donald Trump, which Sheikh Mohammed acknowledged in his media conference.Israel’s prime minister, Ben...

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2 hours ago The REAL reason Michelle Obama is skipping Donald Trump's inauguration and how it could further divide her from husband Barack

Michelle Obama is skipping Donald Trump's inauguration to send a political message and not 'be fake' about her loyalties, an insider claims.

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9 hours ago Glastonbury festival sick scam exposed as grieving man tricked by £600 fraud

Holly Griffin has been fined for defrauding her grieving neighbour, Paul Kelly, out of £672.50 by selling him fake Glastonbury tickets

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20 hours ago Should you really share your bedroom fantasies with you partner? TRACEY COX shares tales of how it's gone horribly wrong

Sex and relationships expert TRACEY COX warns that confessing your fantasies can be risky. It is, however, possible to open up to your partner without putting your relationship in danger.

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39 minutes ago Biden’s attack on tech power and wealth recalls fears of the military industrial complex

Analysis: Biden’s dark speech evokes another president’s warning

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2 hours ago Biden, 82, issues ominous warnings about Trump and Elon Musk in farewell speech after 50 years in politics

President Joe Biden used the farewell speech of his 50-year-political career to issue ominous warnings about his successor Donald Trump and the wealthy allies in his inner circle.

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13 hours ago Brad Pitt is not messaging fans for money, his spokesman says after woman was duped into handing over £700,000 to 'fund his cancer treatment'

The spokesperson was responding to the story of Anne, a divorcee who shared this week how she parted with a fortune to help a scammer she believed was Brad Pitt

Economics

74 minutes ago Biden’s warning about powerful tech ‘barons’ recalls fears of the military industrial complex

Analysis: Biden’s dark speech evokes another president’s warning

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2 hours ago Biden farewell speech live updates: Biden calls for Constitutional amendment ending presidential immunity

President Joe Biden warned ‘oligarchy is taking shape in America’ during his final address from the Oval Office

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13 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

96 minutes ago Biden bids farewell with dark warning for America – the oligarchs are coming | David Smith

The president did not air grievances or dwell on the past, but sounded an alarm call about the future under TrumpThere was a sting in the tail. Joe Biden’s farewell address had not seemed like a must-watch for most politics-weary Americans. Those who did dutifully tune in might have been expecting the president to deliver a yawn-inducing first draft of his White House memoir.But after more than half a century in elected office, the 82-year-old great-grandfather had one last surprise. The primetime speech did not mention Donald Trump by name. Instead it will be remembered for its dark, ominous warning about something wider and deeper of which Trump is a symptom. Continue reading...

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2 hours ago 'I walked 250,000 steps in one week and it completely transformed my body'

Jack Massey Welsh, a professional Youtuber, said he noticed some dramatic differences in his physique following the challenge, but warned it wasn't for the faint hearted

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14 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...

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96 minutes ago Leonardo DiCaprio makes incredible donation to LA fire recovery efforts

Leonardo DiCaprio, who has won three Golden Globe Awards, said the wildfires are devastating Los Angeles, where a “particularly dangerous situation" red flag warning was in place

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3 hours ago Love Island All Stars: Scott Thomas is mocked by the boys for asking them for kissing advice as they brutally point out: 'You're 36 years old mate!'

Love Island All Stars' Scott Thomas was mocked by the boys for asking them for kissing advice on Wednesday's jam-packed episode.

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16 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.

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1 hour ago Motorists warned of hefty fine if caught driving while ill as it could be 'breaking the law'

Feeling under the weather? Experts reveal how driving while sick could land you in serious trouble—with fines, points, or even a ban on the cards.

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3 hours ago New Jersey wants to defend Biden rule letting Dreamers use Obamacare since Trump can’t be ‘counted on’

Estimates suggest 100,000 immigrants could enroll in Obamacare under rule at issue in case

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17 hours ago US inflation likely remained elevated last month, threatening interest rate cuts

U.S. inflation likely worsened last month on the back of higher prices for gas, eggs, and used cars, a trend that could make it less likely that the Federal Reserve will cut its key interest rate much this year

Economics

2 hours ago Parents issued with warning after man 'lunged at' young girl just three miles from attempted abduction: Police still hunting for pair who 'grabbed ahold of 11

A letter was sent out to parents and carers of Flixton Girls School in Manchester which said that a man had 'walked towards' a year 7 pupil and 'lunged' at her.

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3 hours ago MAGA world tries to keep Don Jr's girlfriend Bettina Anderson away from Trump inauguration

Allies of Donald Trump and the incoming administration continue to be worried about the presence of Donald Trump Jr .'s new girlfriend, Bettina Anderson.

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17 hours ago Keir Starmer 'pushes for US trade deal with Donald Trump' as he scrambles to get growth back into UK economy

The Prime Minister used yesterday's Cabinet meeting to outline his aim of striking a 'partnership' with America under Mr Trump to 'advance our economic growth'.

Economics

2 hours ago Urgent warning to anyone who spots squirrels in their garden in January

Squirrels are often viewed as pests but there's an important reason why they should be fed in winter, especially the females who are vulnerable in January.

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4 hours ago STEPHEN POLLARD: This ceasefire deal isn't the final hurrah for Biden... it's the first victory for Trump

The majority have been killed in captivity, and the deal between Israel and Hamas does not mean the immediate release of all those who are still alive.

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21 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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2 hours ago LA fires live updates: Wind speeds decline as officials warn sudden gusts and dry conditions could still help spark fires

Local officials urged more than 90,000 residents to be alert and heed any evacuation warnings and orders as the fires rage

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4 hours ago Ed Davey urges Starmer to join new EU customs union to defend against Trump tariffs

It comes as a leading think tank urged the prime minister to boost trade defences to deter against economic threats from Donald Trump

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27 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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2 hours ago Chilling moment teen claims ‘I’m not a psychopath’ months before allegedly stabbing mum to death

WARNING, DISTRESSING CONTENT: Collin Griffith, 17, was caught on newly released bodycam video telling his grandma, "I'm not a murderer," less than a year before he allegedly took his mother's life

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5 hours ago Watch: Donald Trump’s secretary of state pick Marco Rubio grilled in confirmation hearing

Watch again as Donald Trump’s pick to be the next US secretary of state, Marco Rubio, was questioned in a Senate confirmation hearing on Wednesday, 15 January.

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28 hours ago Business confidence suffers biggest fall since Ukraine invasion after Reeves Budget

Accountancy body warns steep decline was driven by unprecedented concerns over the impact of the tax burden and weaker domestic sales growth.

Economics

2 hours ago Biden warns of dangerous threat of new age of ‘robber barons’ in farewell presidential address

Biden attacks ‘tech industrial complex’ as he closes a half-century in public life with Oval Office speech

Events

5 hours ago Does Netanyahu's telephone diplomacy reveal whether Biden or Trump did more to secure hostage deal?

Benjamin Netanyahu thanked Donald Trump for his help in security the release of hostages held by Hamas, according to his office, before then offering his thanks to President Joe Biden.

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2 hours ago LA residents receive short reprieve from Santa Ana winds fanning deadly flames

National Weather Service warns ‘next week is a concern’ as winds could bring increased chances of red flag warningAnxious and wildfire-weary Angelenos can expect a break in the extreme winds that have been fanning the flames destroying the region. And while welcome, the reprieve may be short-lived, the National Weather Service (NWS) said in a social media post Wednesday afternoon.“Next week is a concern. While confident that we will NOT see a repeat of last week, dangerous fire weather conditions are expected,” the agency said. Continue reading...

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5 hours ago Biden farewell speech live updates: What time and how to watch the president’s final address from Oval Office

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

Politics

3 hours ago Joe Biden warns ‘oligarchy is taking shape in America’ in farewell address

President sounds alarm about growing power of ultra-wealthy before handing presidency back to TrumpJoe Biden’s final address to the nation struck an ominous tone after warning of the growing power of America’s ultra-wealthy, and cautioning that an emerging oligarchy threatens the foundations of US democracy.The Wednesday prime-time Oval Office speech came as Biden prepares to hand the presidency back to Donald Trump, who he defeated in 2020 only to see return to power after Biden’s own dramatic exit from politics last summer. Continue reading...

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5 hours ago Democrats and Republicans spar over whether Biden or Trump deserves credit for the ceasefire

Analysis: Whose ceasefire is it anyway?

Politics

3 hours ago Biden warns ‘oligarchy is taking shape in America’ in farewell address – live

US president also took credit for Gaza ceasefire deal, which was agreed hours earlierJoe Biden says ‘soul of America’ still at stake in farewell letter as presidentFact-checking and misinformation got a shout out during his address: “The free press is crumbling,” said Biden. “Social media is giving up on fact checking.”Biden spoke about the ravages of climate change and warned of corporate efforts to roll back climate protections. “Powerful forces want to wield their unchecked influence to eliminate the steps we’ve taken to tackle the climate crisis,” he said. Continue reading...

Events

5 hours ago 'Donald Trump' spotted in local market singing love song to sell pudding

Singing Pakistani street food vendor Saleem Bagga said he feels 'very good' about his uncanny resemblance to the controversial incoming American president Donald Trump

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3 hours ago Biden farewell speech live updates: President warns ‘oligarchy is taking shape in America’

President Joe Biden warned ‘oligarchy is taking shape in America’ during his final address from the Oval Office

Events

5 hours ago Declan Rice rubs salt in Tottenham wounds with brutal verdict on Arsenal win

Declan Rice was frustrated Arsenal couldn't add to their tally in their north London derby win as the Gunners continued to find ways through the Tottenham defence

Politics

3 hours ago Biden warns of dangerous threat of new age of ‘robber barons’ in final presidential address

Biden warns of ‘tech industrial complex’ danger to democracy as he closes a half-century in public life with Oval Office address

Events

6 hours ago Tories will tell difficult truths, Badenoch to say in bid to regain voter trust

The Conservative leader is also expected to criticise the Labour Party for announcing ‘mad and bad ideas’ which the Tories rejected when in power.

Politics

3 hours ago Biden warns of dangerous threat of new age of ‘robber barons’ in farewell address

President urges Americans to stay engaged for battle for the future

Events

6 hours ago EPHRAIM HARDCASTLE: California governor slammed by Trump once sparked speculation he would fast

Democrat California governor Gavin Newsom, savagely criticised by Donald Trump, may be fearful of what the new president might do next week. 

Politics

3 hours ago The Traitors fans are left baffled by Minah's choice of new recruit and warn she'll be 'stabbed in the back'

The Traitors could be set for a new recruit after it was revealed Minah has asked someone to join her. But the decision baffled viewers as they warned she was likely to 'stab her in the back'.

Events

6 hours ago TikTok ban latest: Trump weighs executive order to ‘save TikTok’ as Supreme Court decision looms

Supreme Court is reviewing the legality of legislation that would force TikTok to be sold or be banned

Politics

4 hours ago Woman's terrifying encounter highlights the importance of always locking car doors

WARNING - DISTRESSING CONTENT: A young woman was left in tears after a man tried to get into her car as she was waiting for it to defrost one morning, she was left shaking with fear

Events

6 hours ago New Washington governor plans to build an efficient government that helps people

Incoming Washington state Gov. Bob Ferguson outlined his plans to help individuals while also making government more efficient during his inaugural address as the state Legislature convened for its first week of session

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