28 minutes ago ‘Is that a joke?’: Biden asked if Trump should receive more credit for Israel

Outgoing president Joe Biden turned to a reporter with confusion after he was asked if Donald Trump should be receiving more credit for the ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas.

Politics

38 minutes ago DP World Tour golfer 'cried' on tee on return after mental health issues

Mike Lorenzo Vera marks return after six-month break with strong start in Dubai

Society

38 minutes ago Interest rates 'to be cut within weeks' as weak GDP figures deal new blow to Labour Chancellor Rachel Reeves

The Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee is expected to cut interest rates in early February

Economics

47 minutes ago Transfer news LIVE: Arsenal rival Man Utd for Gyokeres, Zubimendi twist and new Salah offer

The transfer window is in full swing with clubs in the Premier League and across Europe seeking deals

Sport

32 minutes ago Linda Nolan says 'my life belongs to cancer' but she doesn't want to be a 'victim' in emotional interview before her death aged 65

The Irish singer and television star died on Wednesday aged 65 after living with cancer on and off for 20 years.

Events

4 hours ago ‘I didn’t sleep for days’: readers on the TV shows that went way too far

From fish and chip shop-induced trauma to programmes packed with relentless death and gore, here are the television moments that had you reaching for the remote‘Just too horrifying’There are two specific scenes that have forced me to stop watching a show or movie, both involving infants. One is the final scene from the fourth series of Dexter, where he finds his wife’s murdered body in the bathtub and their young son sitting in a pool of his mother’s blood. As a parent, this scene was just too horrifying for me to contemplate. Cushla, 52, Dunedin, New Zealand Continue reading...

Culture

2 hours ago Jeff Bezos’s Blue Origin rocket blasts off in challenge to Elon Musk’s SpaceX

Launch of Amazon founder’s New Glenn craft on second attempt ramps up rivalry between tech billionairesBlue Origin’s huge New Glenn rocket has blasted off from Florida on its first mission to space, an inaugural step into Earth’s orbit for Jeff Bezos’s space company as it aims to rival Elon Musk’s SpaceX in the satellite launch business.Thirty storeys high with a reusable first stage filled with liquid oxygen and methane, New Glenn launched at about 2am ET (0700 GMT) from Blue Origin’s launchpad at the Cape Canaveral Space Force station under cloudy skies on its second attempt this week. Continue reading...

Technology

8 hours ago The gorgeous Welsh village in Doctor Who with one of the best pub views in the UK

Everything about it makes it feel like you are walking through a picture book, and you can even spot deer around the enchanting-looking village if you are lucky enough

Science

35 minutes ago Road to the Oscars 2025: Our league table to predict who are our favourites to win at this year’s ceremony

With the road to the Oscars underway, follow our league tables to find out who could win big at the 97th event 🏆

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28 minutes ago Instant karma! Handbag thief thinks he's got away with woman's belongings only to get body

Lucas de Pádua Villegas, 39, said he had just dropped his mother off outside a shop when he overheard someone shouting 'Catch the thief!'.

Politics

6 hours ago Hawaii lawmakers vow to stabilize property insurance market as climate change fuels higher premiums

Hawaii lawmakers are beginning a new legislative session with a vow to try to stabilize the state’s property insurance market

Society

55 minutes ago This Gaza ceasefire deal is a fragile thing, beset by strongman egos. But it is our best hope yet | Simon Tisdall

Netanyahu, with Trump waiting in the wings, has no interest in lasting peace. From these beginnings must come political change – and a reckoning At last! The yearned-for Israel-Hamas ceasefire-for-hostages deal is finally happening. It is welcome. Like thin ice covering deep waters, it is scarily fragile, prone to crack under the slightest pressure. And it is desperately, lethally overdue. Tens of thousands of Palestinians, and many Israelis, have died since last May, when US president Joe Biden first set out the parameters of this agreement. Civilians are still being killed in Israeli airstrikes that have actually intensified since the two sides grudgingly initialled the deal in Qatar.Palestinians in Gaza and elsewhere are naturally relieved these merciless Israeli bombardments will soon stop. But celebrations are tempered by fears about the future, and by deep grief and anger over the still terrifying present and immediate past. According to Gaza health ministry figures, more than...

Economics

78 minutes ago Arsenal star labelled 'phenomenal' by Mikel Arteta as transfer message sent

Mikel Arteta is looking to strengthen his squad this month, with Arsenal currently missing several key players through injury including Bukayo Saka and Gabriel Jesus

Sport

35 minutes ago Russia is willing to cause mass casualties in 'hidden war' with the West and Europe should expect surge in terror attacks soon, expert says as Polish leader warns of threat to airlines

The Kremlin has been accused of orchestrating attacks on European soil as retribution for the West's broad backing of Ukraine against Russia 's full-scale invasion

Events

11 hours ago Aaron Donnelly addresses THAT Celtic 'celebration' head on as he reveals real reason why he held hands up

The Dark Blues defender copped a fair bit of fllak after scoring the hosts' third in their 3-3 draw with the Hoops

Culture

19 hours ago TikTok fitness videos may be behind your negative body image issues, research finds

Researchers observed 200 TikTok fitspiration videos using popular hashtags, including fitness, fitspo, gymtok, and fittok during the study

Technology

13 hours ago Cancer patient who shared 'heartfelt' hug with Kate Middleton at Royal Marsden Hospital says princess 'was giving her all' during 'love

Rebecca Mendelsohn, who has secondary breast cancer, was at the central London clinic for a check-up when she noticed that the future queen was being given a tour.

Science

3 hours ago Travel experts share top holiday destinations for 2025 with flights direct from Manchester Airport

It's time to get planning your next holiday

Transport

34 minutes ago Why do Love Island stars wear sunglasses in bed? Villa trend explained

Love Island: All Stars kicked off earlier this week with a brand new series, but why do the stars wear sunglasses in bed first thing in the morning?

Politics

7 hours ago Renee Zellweger admits 'HR would have something to say' about Bridget Jones' work affair with Hugh Grant as she spills the hit films' secrets for Vogue

The actress, 55, and Hugh , 64, have reunited to spill the secrets of Bridget Jones and their 25-year friendship to Vogue.

Society

97 minutes ago Viewers blast young couple for 'having more money than sense' after selling their £679,000 three

Doctors Aneri and Nihar went on the Channel 4 show with a cosy three-bedroom end of terrace cottage in the pricey village of Radlett, in Hertfordshire, worth £679,000.

Economics

1 hour ago Alejandro Garnacho's transfer stance with Napoli preparing for Man Utd talks

Napoli are in the market for a forward and have set their sights on Manchester United's Alejandro Garnacho with the club willing to listen to offers and the player himself open to the switch

Sport

37 minutes ago Two teenage boys, aged 15 and 16, are charged with murder after Kelyan Bokassa stabbed to death on Woolwich bus

Two teenage boys have been charged with murder after a 14-year-old was stabbed to death on a London bus.

Events

12 hours ago Children’s author and husband admit to abusing their adopted children: Malnourished kids were spanked until they bled

One of the children was diagnosed with pneumonia during a hospital visit and was found with bruises and open wounds

Culture

16 hours ago Truth about milk: What Oxford scientists say can fight cancer, the secrets of ultra

Perhaps the pushback began in earnest in 2023, when model Hailey Bieber, wore a T-shirt emblazoned with the dairy industry's campaign logo, 'Got Milk?'

Science

21 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

40 minutes ago Australian Open 2025: Sinner and Boulter in action; De Minaur and Raducanu through – live

Updates from Thursday’s action at Melbourne ParkAny thoughts? Get in touch with Daniel on emailEarly danger signs for 18th seed Hubert Hurkacz who is serving to stay in the first set against Miomir Kecmanovic at 3-5 and now down 0-30. The Pole reached the quarter-finals at Melbourne Park last year but is quickly in a spot of bother on John Cain Arena today.Amanda Anisimova is the first to hold serve as a pair of powerful forehand winners are too much for Emma Raducanu. The American leads 2-1. Continue reading...

Politics

9 hours ago QUENTIN LETTS: The Attorney General has a delight in the sound of his own voice, his beachball face beaming with insincere unction

Meet Attorney General Lord Hermer KC, FOK. The second acronym, if you were wondering, stands for 'Friend of Keir'.

Society

3 hours ago Eva Longoria comforts volunteers as she helps clean up debris amid LA fires after donating $1million in relief

Eva Longoria turned her words into action as she was seen volunteering amid the LA fires, just days after pledging $1 million in relief efforts.  Later, she embraced fellow volunteers with big hugs.

Economics

2 hours ago Liverpool and Arsenal's crucial next six fixtures in Premier League title race as gap narrows

Liverpool have won three of their last seven matches in all competitions and there are fears Arne Slot's men could be in the middle of a blip for the first time this season, with Arsenal chasing them down

Sport

44 minutes ago ‘I came down here to die’: the untold story of the first JFK assassination attempt

In a fascinating new book, the forgotten tale of Richard Pavlick, who tried to kill JFK in 1960, is brought to light“Everybody’s got the right / To their dreams,” goes the lyric in Stephen Sondheim’s musical Assassins, sung by a chorus line made up of men and women who have tried, with or without success, to kill the president of the United States.The infamous group includes John Wilkes Booth, Charles J Guiteau and John Hinckley Jr. An updated version might add Thomas Crooks and Ryan Routh for allegedly trying to assassinate Donald Trump last year. But there is no place for Richard Pavlick, the would-be killer of John F Kennedy you probably never heard of. Continue reading...

Events

14 hours ago 'I uncovered England team's first ever photograph and it cost me peanuts'

Author and historian Steve Bolton discovered pictures from the Lionesses game with Scotland during the First World War. Now they will be displayed in the Scotland Football Museum

Culture

23 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 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

42 minutes ago Travelling on a train without a ticket? Everything you need to know about the penalties and exceptions

Exclusive: What are the rules on travelling without a ticket – and how are they applied?

Politics

15 hours ago Renee Zellweger reveals she went unrecognised during Bridget Jones work experience at a publishing house thanks to her 'chubby cheeks' as she spills the hit films' secrets with co

Renee Zellweger and Hugh Grant have reunited to spill the secrets of Bridget Jones and their 25 year friendship in Vogue.

Society

3 hours ago 38p tablets made customer's 'hair look thicker and lashes grow longer'

Hair Saviour by Dr Vegan is a fully-vegan supplement that's packed with natural ingredients to help combat hair loss and thinning hair

Economics

3 hours ago Manchester United handed nightmare January transfer window blow as Marcus Rashford move 'blocked'

Man United are back in action on Thursday as Ruben Amorim's team look to build more positive momentum with a win over relegation strugglers Southampton

Sport

47 minutes ago Vistry avoids another profit warning but warns over property market uncertainty

The firm, which issued its third profit alert in as many months at the end of last year, said it remained on track with the recently lowered guidance as it reported an around 7% rise in housing completions

Events

15 hours ago Celine Dion shares very rare photo of all three sons to mark husband's death anniversary

Celine Dion marked the ninth anniversary of her late husband René Angélil's passing with a touching tribute, sharing a rare family photo with their three sons.

Culture

25 hours ago Experts row back on ‘flawed’ BMI as millions wrongly diagnosed with obesity

Roughly 20% of people who used to be classified as obese will no longer meet the definition

Science

45 minutes ago OnlyFans star Bonnie Blue shares strict rules for men after bedding '1,057 in 12 hours'

OnlyFans model Bonnie Blue has claimed she's broken the world record for having sex with the most men in a day after sleeping with "1,057 in 12 hours" and shared the strict rules her clients must follow

Politics

16 hours ago The best London restaurants for Burns Night, from Origin City to Home SW13

Haggis and bagpipes, cranachan and ceilidh: feel the Burns this January 25 with one of these Scottish menus

Society

3 hours ago Shoppers praise BaByliss Air Wand and brand it 'best hair styling item'

The Air Wand keeps your hair sleek and frizz-free as it shortens the drying time with powerful air speed, shoppers also loved the tools for styling options

Economics

5 hours ago Manchester United coach Ruben Amorim explains why Lisandro Martinez went up front vs Arsenal

At the end of their two-hour slugfest with Arsenal, Man United had a full back at centre back, a midfielder at wing back and a centre back up front.

Sport

47 minutes ago Succession creator Jesse Armstrong targets world of high finance in his next project

Jesse Armstrong, 53, was reportedly approaching the $1 million per episode level for the final series of Succession, and it is thought his new deal with HBO is even more lucrative.

Events

18 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

25 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

49 minutes ago Cameron Diaz surprises Jamie Foxx after taunting Trump with Elon Musk claim

Foxx couldn’t hide his shock over Diaz’s jab at the president-elect’s friendship with tech billionaire

Politics

17 hours ago Hugh Grant, 64, admits he's 'poisoned' his children twice after BBQ disaster and reveals the very casual first date he went on with wife Anna Eberstein, 41, as he shares rare family insight

Hugh sat down and interviewed his co-star Renée Zellweger in Vogue's February issue ahead of Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy.

Society

3 hours ago Major road to close for whole YEAR in £5m bid to stop polluting rivers with sewage

The project will reduce the amount of sewage flowing into Oldham's waterways.

Economics

5 hours ago Arsenal transfer news: Gunners get green light for Evan Ferguson loan as talks progress over move

Arsenal have received mixed news in the transfer market with January halfway done and Mikel Arteta keen to see his side strenthened in the coming weeks amid the club's injury issues

Sport

48 minutes ago Kemi Badenoch admits Tory failures on Brexit, immigration and Net Zero in speech TODAY

Kemi Badenoch will lay out the 'mistakes' as she promises to be 'honest' with Brits about the problems the country faces.

Events

19 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

58 minutes ago Man, 27, with sore toe 'stunned' by 5am phone call telling him to 'get to hospital immediately'

Niven Hopkins, 27, from Bolton was shocked to receive the early morning phone call

Politics

17 hours ago Cardiff student sexually assaults customer hours after starting job at uni bar

'You were walking out of the bar, you saw this pretty girl with a short skirt, and something went through your mind'

Society

3 hours ago Economic growth could fall 50% over 20 years from climate shocks, say actuaries

Exclusive: Report by risk experts says previous assessments ignored severe effects of climate crisisGlobal economic growth could plummet by 50% between 2070 and 2090 from the catastrophic shocks of climate change unless immediate action by political leaders is taken to decarbonise and restore nature, according to a new report.The stark warning from risk management experts the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries (IFoA) hugely increases the estimate of risk to global economic wellbeing from climate change impacts such as fires, flooding, droughts, temperature rises and nature breakdown. In a report with scientists at the University of Exeter, published on Thursday, the IFoA, which uses maths and statistics to analyse financial risk for businesses and governments, called for accelerated action by political leaders to tackle the climate crisis. Continue reading...

Economics

8 hours ago Nottingham Forest star's admission on Liverpool transfer after starring against Reds

Murillo's impressive displays at the back for Forest have turned heads, with the likes of Liverpool, Chelsea and Arsenal previously linked with a move for the 22-year-old in the past.

Sport

54 minutes ago Netflix fans erupt over Missing You series and everyone's saying the same

WARNING: This article contains spoilers. Swathes of Netflix users have all expressed the exact same thoughts after binge-watching the thriller Missing You

Events

20 hours ago Linda Nolan: Pop star whose life spanned decades of dancing and showbusiness

The singer rose to fame with her sisters in the 1970s.

Culture

62 minutes ago 'I worked with Linda Nolan in the '90s and made big blunder – her response was great'

Terry Geo opened up about his experience of working with Linda Nolan over the years on social media. She sadly died this week following a lengthy battle with cancer

Politics

19 hours ago Spain sets a new record with 94 million international tourists last year

Spain's Tourism Ministry says that a record 94 million international travelers visited Spain in 2024, the best year for tourism in the country since records started

Society

5 hours ago Scots flat owner "trapped" after being hit with £30k building repair bill from council

Erin Miller lives in block made up of homeowners and council tenants, which had been earmarked for improvements by City of Edinburgh Council.

Economics

10 hours ago Mikel Arteta issues immediate response to Arsenal star's transfer plea on live TV

Mikel Arteta continues to be quizzed on Arsenal's transfer plans, which have changed after Gabriel Jesus' injury, with a move for a striker being touted amid their struggles in front of goal

Sport

55 minutes ago Chloe Madeley 'shocked' as James Haskell moves on with woman who is 'spitting image' of her

As James Haskell is said to be dating a woman who is the 'spitting image' of his ex-wife Chloe Madeley, it's said that the fitness guru was left 'shocked' by the new romance

Events

22 hours ago Celine Dion shares rare photo of her three sons in tribute to her beloved late husband René Angélil on the ninth anniversary of his death

Celine Dion has posted a rare photo with her three sons as she reflects on the ninth anniversary of the death of her husband René Angélil.

Culture

65 minutes ago The Nintendo Switch 2 is tipped to launch today – here’s everything you need to know

Insiders suggest a Switch 2 trailer could drop imminently, with a games showcase up next month

Politics

19 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

5 hours ago People over State Pension age with eyesight issues could be due up to £434 extra each month

Attendance Allowance could help people who are severely short-sighted or have blurry vision.

Economics

10 hours ago After the ennui and angst, Arsenal keep Premier League title race alive | Barney Ronay

Hosts played with a concentrated spirit in north London derby and were good value for their 2-1 defeat of TottenhamMaybe the world isn’t ending after all. Or at least, not yet anyway. For Arsenal, and indeed the Premier League, the title race is still alive, still twitching, like a dog kicking out in its sleep wondering whether to wake up.The past week has felt like a point of crisis for Mikel Arteta’s team, with cup defeats, points dropped, the attack and midfield gripped with a kind of ennui football. Certainly the energy around this team can often seem manic, overly low then overly high. Continue reading...

Sport

57 minutes ago Sheffield Keeley: Woman found dead on street treated like 'performing clown' for TikToks

Keeley Thornton, 34, was often seen drinking in Sheffield and her antics were shared more than a billion times by TikTok users, with claims that she was egged on for social media likes

Events

22 hours ago AP PHOTOS: Tens of millions of Hindu devotees make do with little at Maha Kumbh festival

It’s late evening in the city of Prayagraj and the roadside vendors selling snacks are packing up their wares to shut for the night. Under the large fig trees, between two paved streets, a group of people is unpacking their bedding of brightly printed blankets. Using their bags as pillows and covering themselves from head to toe with the blankets to ward off cold and mosquitoes, they will spend the night there.

Culture

74 minutes ago Biden's farewell 'oligarchy' speech divides nation on the dawn of Trump's inauguration

Joe Biden 's final speech divided the American public, with people on all sides declaring it a disappointing and even disturbing affair.

Politics

20 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

5 hours ago Man City might already be seeing an impact from potential £67m January deal

Manchester City remain in talks with Eintracht Frankfurt over a deal for forward Omar Marmoush, but their attack has looked sharp recently.

Economics

11 hours ago Arsenal inject life into stalled season with vital derby win but transfer need remains

Gunners bounce back crucially from nightmare week to beat Tottenham, but they still need attacking reinforcements fast

Sport

65 minutes ago Kiena Dawes: Abuser's new lover loses beauty salon job as thug to be sentenced

The Powder Room confirmed Emma Croft is no longer employed with the business amid Ryan Wellings' trial.

Events

23 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

75 minutes ago Man Utd transfer news: Ruben Amorim handed Viktor Gyokeres boost as star nears exit door

Manchester United are likely to be busy over the next two weeks as the January transfer window edges ever closer, with a number of players linked with moves away

Politics

20 hours ago Bargain lovers can't believe price of Tesco's 'stunning' olive tree with fairy lights

The 'beautiful' home decor olive tree that's adorned with fairy lights stunned Tesco shoppers who loved the 'bargain' find

Society

7 hours ago Chelsea transfer news: Embarrassment as Blues may have blocked own Marc Guehi deal

Marc Guehi is a name that Chelsea have been linked with after initially selling him to Palace for around £18m and became their No 1 defensive target in January, but a deal now looks unlikely

Economics

11 hours ago Arsenal reignite title bid after Trossard completes fightback against Spurs

Arsenal could feel the heat. Back-to-back home losses in the domestic cups had seen to that. One has pushed them to the brink of elimination in the Carabao Cup, ahead of the semi-final second leg at Newcastle. The other on penalties against Manchester United in the FA Cup was terminal.Mikel Arteta’s team could also sense opportunity. Liverpool’s draw at Nottingham Forest had seen to that. And so the equation was pretty clear. Manage the occasion against the team they most love to hate. And win to move to within four points of Liverpool at the top, albeit having played an extra game. Continue reading...

Sport

76 minutes ago Linda Nolan was 'an absolute warrior' who 'treated chemo like going to Tesco' says heartbroken sister Coleen as star finally loses cancer battle aged 65

Heartbroken Coleen Nolan previously showered her 'absolute warrior' sister Linda with praise saying she 'treats chemo like going to Tesco'. 

Events

25 hours ago Celine Dion shares rare family photo of her with kids on anniversary of husband's death

Eurovision Song Contest winner Céline Dion shared a photo of herself beside her three sons to mark the ninth anniversary of her late husband René Angélil's death this week

Culture

87 minutes ago Australian Open: Sinner and Boulter in action; De Minaur and Raducanu through – live

Updates from Thursday’s action at Melbourne ParkAny thoughts? Get in touch with Daniel on emailEarly danger signs for 18th seed Hubert Hurkacz who is serving to stay in the first set against Miomir Kecmanovic at 3-5 and now down 0-30. The Pole reached the quarter-finals at Melbourne Park last year but is quickly in a spot of bother on John Cain Arena today.Amanda Anisimova is the first to hold serve as a pair of powerful forehand winners are too much for Emma Raducanu. The American leads 2-1. Continue reading...

Politics

20 hours ago London's property boom and bust: The city neighbourhoods where house prices are soaring

Those with properties in Greenwich in South East London and Ealing in West London have seen impressive increases, according to online estate agents Purplebricks.

Society

9 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...

Economics

13 hours ago Carrie Bradshaw’s famed Sex and the City stoop to get gate to stop fans gathering

Owner of the iconic West Village building said fans of the TV show and films have disturbed her and her tenants for yearsAnd just like that, Sex and the City enthusiasts may no longer be able to stand on the steps of character Carrie Bradshaw’s famous Manhattan home after its owner asked city officials to let her block them with an iron gate.The move follows years of fans of the show and spinoff movies crowding around – and at times trespassing on – the stoop of the iconic brownstone in the city’s trendy West Village neighborhood, which served as the exterior of Bradshaw’s apartment, the lead in the hit HBO series played by Sarah Jessica Parker. Continue reading...

Sport

96 minutes ago Emma Raducanu sets up massive Australian Open showdown after overcoming injury

The former US Open champion will meet five-time grand slam winner Iga Swiatek in the third round in Melbourne after overcoming Amanda Anisimova with a 6-3 7-5 second round win

Events

92 minutes ago Cameron Diaz surprises Jamie Foxx after trolling Trump with Elon Musk comment

Foxx couldn’t hide his shock over Diaz’s jab at the president-elect’s friendship with tech billionaire

Politics

21 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

9 hours ago Manchester Building Society is BACK with a new city centre branch and millions of pounds of investment

Boss says customers still want high street branches and that jobs will be created

Economics

16 hours ago Scott Brown praises Ayr United for digging deep to ignite Championship title race

The Honest Men are one of the country's form sides and have closed to within two points of league leaders Falkirk.

Sport

1 hour ago Authorities probe British skier's death after 'violent' collision in the French Alps

The British woman was killed in a collision with another skier in the Les Arcs resort

Events

95 minutes ago UK economy flatlines under Labour: GDP disappoints with just 0.1% growth in November and was at a standstill over past three months

The UK economy expanded by just 0.1 per cent in November - less than expected, and not enough to offset the previous two months of contraction.

Politics

21 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

10 hours ago Kirstie and Phil's Love It Or List It viewers brand couple as having 'more money than sense' after shockingly selling their £679,000 renovated cottage at a loss of £71,000

Doctors Aneri and Nihar went on the Channel 4 show with a cosy three-bedroom end of terrace cottage in the pricey village of Radlett, in Hertfordshire, worth £679,000.

Economics

17 hours ago Transfer news LIVE: Arsenal eye novel Zubimendi payment plan, Man Utd exit agreement near, Man City blow

The transfer window is in full swing with clubs in the Premier League and across Europe seeking deals

Sport

1 hour ago Watch moment Amazon owner Jeff Bezos' New Glenn rocket launches into space but fails to land booster

The reusable booster was supposed to return to Earth and land safely back on a platform in the ocean

Events

1 hour ago Roll up, roll up! The Trump inauguration may be the least great show on Earth | Emma Brockes

Despite a few more recognisable names (er, Kid Rock) due to appear than last time, this will not be the cultural event of the yearIn the quaintly upsetting era of George W Bush’s presidency, there was something people liked to pompously call the “cultural opposition”. This was made up of figures in popular culture pushing back against Bush, and 20 years later it may be imagined their spiritual heirs are limbering up for equivalent duties. The first formal opportunity falls next week with Donald Trump’s inauguration and, just as leaders in the tech and business worlds have failed spectacularly to rally against him, so a sense prevails that among certain artists and influencers there has been a gentle softening of spines too.This is a general observation and also one located in the figure of Carrie Underwood, the country star scheduled to sing the national anthem in Trump’s honour on Monday. Underwood, a 41-year-old who came to prominence via the fourth season of American Idol, may se...

Politics

21 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

10 hours ago Theives raid Bebo founder's British mansion before making off with £500k of diamond jewellery, Rolex watches and handbags... but police close case after FIVE weeks

Bebo founder Paul Birch and his wife Juliana were horrified when they came home after celebrating their daughter's 17th birthday last month to find their house had been ransacked.

Economics

19 hours ago Ruben Amorim told to build new Man Utd team around 'unique player' Erik ten Hag overlooked

Ruben Amorim is seeing the best of the 'outstanding' player now he has the confidence to wear the shirt without feeling the weight of it, says club legend Gary Pallister

Sport

1 hour ago Robbie Williams makes shock confession about wheelchair users at concert

Former Take That icon Robbie Williams has opened up on the awkward mishap at a concert in what he called one of his most embarrassing stories

Events

1 hour ago Adding one cheap item to daily skincare routine could promise 'winter glow'

People dealing with "dry and dehydrated skin" this winter might be making one simple mistake – but luckily there's a cheap product which could be the key to your skincare routine

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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...

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