43 minutes ago Emotional Mel Gibson surveys the smoldering remains of his Malibu house that is now just a heap of ashes that 'would fit into an urn'

Mel Gibson was escorted through the neighborhood in a firetruck and then walked the grounds where his $14.5million residence once stood.

Politics

9 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

93 minutes ago Owner of spectacular Scottish clifftop castle has £3.5m visitor centre vision setback

The hugely popular Dunnottar Castle wants a visitor centre but its owners say it needs to build 10 houses on greenfield land to fund the project.

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4 hours ago Transfer news LIVE! Mbeumo to Arsenal; Zubimendi agreed; Liverpool hijack Man Utd move for Dorgu

Gunners ready to splash more cash as huge deal agreed

Sport

44 minutes ago 'Lorraine Kelly survived so many years for one thing many other hosts don't do'

EXCLUSIVE: Former GMTV legend Mr Motivator has opened up on why Lorraine Kelly is one of the best at what she does due to her behaviour off-camera, unlike other famous hosts

Events

69 minutes ago Africa has no shortage of celebrated writers – so why is it so hard for African readers to get hold of their books?

Across the continent books can be expensive and libraries scarce. But growing numbers of tech innovators and independent publishers are working to make African literature available and affordableTsitsi Dangarembga’s Nervous Conditions, a novel about growing up in colonial Zimbabwe, is one of the most important works of 20th-century African literature and features on university curricula across the UK. British students can order a used copy for less than £3.But there is one place readers struggle to find it: Harare, the capital of Zimbabwe and Dangeremba’s home town, even though it is published in paperback across the border in South Africa. “It’s very, very difficult to find my books anywhere in Zimbabwe,” says Dangarembga. Continue reading...

Culture

3 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...

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12 hours ago Cancer patient given 'hug that meant something' by 'inspirational' Kate Middleton tells how she was left on verge of tears by royal's 'strong and genuine' connection

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

43 minutes ago When does Emma Raducanu play Iga Swiatek at Australian Open and how can I watch on TV?

Raducanu is through to the Australian Open third round for the first time and plays the five-time grand slam winner

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17 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

2 hours 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

15 hours ago Transfer news LIVE! Arsenal in Vlahovic bid, Zubimendi plan; Mainoo to Chelsea; Man Utd and Spurs want Mbeumo

January window kicks into gear as Premier League giants chase huge deals

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51 minutes ago Severance star Adam Scott's life from tragic loss in LA fires to missing out on major sitcom role

Adam Scott stars in the hit Apple TV+ series Severance, but what do we know about his life away from the screen?

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12 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

14 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

55 minutes ago Arsenal's Gabriel Jesus replacement 'lives for goals' as Mikel Arteta gets green light

Mikel Arteta was already lacking attacking firepower before Gabriel Jesus was sidelined with an ACL injury, with Arsenal naturally being heavily linked with attacking transfer targets

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17 hours ago Final Hairy Bikers book collects Si King and Dave Myers’ ‘most loved’ recipes

The Best Of The Hairy Bikers will be released in March.

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4 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.

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16 hours ago TikToker's huge The Traitors 'secret relationship' theory about fake Welsh player Charlotte

TikToker Martha Collison revealed she believed that Charlotte's game plan was to distance herself from another contestant

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61 minutes ago Is Bianca Censori okay? How the unknown Australian architect became Kanye West’s living Barbie doll

Ye is known for twisting his partners into his own beautiful dark fantasies. But how much choice does his current wife, Bianca Censori, have in this? Maddy Mussen investigates

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13 hours ago Emotions, body language and a photo of ‘defeat’: How Gareth Southgate turned England’s Euro 2024 campaign around

Big interview: Rationalising the irrational is a Southgate speciality but the Euros final could be all raw emotion in contrast to the start of the tournament

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15 hours ago Inside Linda and Anne Nolan's cancer agony from joint diagnosis to different paths

Sisters Linda and Anne Nolan performed side by side as members of The Nolans for more than four decades while offstage, the siblings bravely faced serious illness together

Science

57 minutes ago Nintendo Switch 2 fans think announcement coming today as Walmart drops huge hint

Nintendo will reportedly reveal the Switch 2 today, according to one leaker, leading to widespread excitement that we'll finally get our first look at the new console

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18 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.

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5 hours ago Disabled Oasis fan spent £419 to see his heroes... then was told he couldn't go

A disabled Oasis fan worried he might miss huge Heaton Park gig because Ticketmaster wouldn't let him take a carer

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16 hours ago Transfer news LIVE! Arsenal in Zubimendi plan; Vlahovic bid; Mainoo to Chelsea; Man Utd and Spurs want Mbeumo

Gunners strike huge deal to kick off January transfer window

Sport

72 minutes ago Leonardo DiCaprio pledges $1m towards ‘devastating’ Los Angeles wildfire relief efforts

The LA native’s donation comes as firefighters still work to control the blazes

Events

17 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

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

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

Science

66 minutes ago Huge blaze which tore through East Kilbride restaurant 'not suspicious'

Police have confirmed no one was injured in the blaze at the Orient, in Westwood Square, and the fire was not started deliberately.

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19 hours ago BBC The Traitors Alex Oleksy: Meet Scots care home manager hoping to bag huge cash prize

Alex Oleksy is staring in season three of the BBC's iconic The Traitors and the 30-year-old has people in a frenzy over his strong Scottish accent - but who is he and why's he saying he's from Whitby?

Society

5 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

20 hours ago Transfer news LIVE! Arsenal make Vlahovic move, Zubimendi signs; Mainoo to Chelsea update; Spurs want Mbeumo

Gunners strike huge deal to kick off January transfer window

Sport

2 hours ago Crystal Palace boss Oliver Glasner fires dig at Chelsea after Trevoh Chalobah saga

Eagles boss frustrated to lose key player after brief loan stint

Events

18 hours ago Rangers Glasgow musical show to celebrate 'near extinction to stability' – here's how to get remaining tickets

'The Journey Back' documents the club's fortunes over the past 10 years and will play at the OVO Hydro

Culture

68 minutes ago Which? uncovers how Brits feel about air fryers and not everyone loves them

Air fryers have become a hugely popular cooking appliance in a lot of UK households but Which? asked owners of the kitchen gadgets what they really think and discovered there were some recurring negatives

Politics

22 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

8 hours ago Taylor Swift plans major revamp of her £13.8m home after achieving billionaire status

Pop star Taylor Swift's oceanfront home in Rhode Island is set to be extended, according to a building permit that was issued to contractors working on the property

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23 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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2 hours 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

21 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

1 hour 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

23 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

12 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

23 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

2 hours ago Linda Nolan's final weeks as she feared it was the 'end' before dying aged 65

Linda Nolan - who has sadly died at the age of 65 - was left fearing Christmas 2024 would be her last, as she expressed her wish to 'keep breathing and see another one'

Events

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

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

Culture

2 hours ago UK politics live: Badenoch admits Tories made mistake on Brexit as Reeves under fire over weak economy growth

‘Disappointing’ new GDP figures ‘unlikely to ease stagflation concerns’, analysts say

Politics

24 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

13 hours ago Lobster for £2.80! Rick Stein is taking customers back to 1975 with eye

Celebrity chef Rick Stein is rolling prices back to 1975 to mark 50 years since he opened his flagship eatery in Padstow, Cornwall - including serving lobster at £2.80 and seafood thermidor at £2.20.

Economics

23 hours ago Arsenal transfers news: Huge signing expected after offer for forward is snubbed

Arsenal are in desperate need of a new forward following Gabriel Jesus' injury lay-off but the Gunners have seen a first bid rejected for a top target

Sport

2 hours 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

23 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

2 hours ago The shocking reasons Princess Margaret took a dislike to American society hostess Elsa Maxwell

'The snooty B****!' squealed the showbiz celebrity when she discovered Princess Margaret had stolen her flowers. 'What a right royal pain in the ***!'

Politics

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

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

15 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

Economics

25 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

3 hours ago Boy, 8, set on fire leaving 'perfect outline' scorched onto tree exposed killer years later

Robbie Middleton was celebrating his eighth birthday when his neighbour, Don Collins, tied him to a tree, doused him in petrol and set him on fire - but it took years for the motive to be exposed

Events

25 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

4 hours ago Linda Nolan in her own words: How she took on cancer in feisty Daily Mirror columns

Linda Nolan has spent two years sharing every twist and turn of her cancer journey in her Daily Mirror column, Straight From The Heart. Now, after she passed away aged 65, we celebrate her wit, humour and positivity with some of our favourite extracts

Politics

15 hours ago Sadiq Khan's latest council tax rise revealed as Mayor's share of bills for Londoners rises to nearly £500

Mayor’s share of council tax helps to fund the Metropolitan police, London fire brigade, TfL and City Hall

Economics

27 hours ago Andrew Garfield revealed as BBC The Traitors superfan as show finalist admits they text often

The Traitors star has claimed that a Hollywood A-lister is a huge fan of the BBC reality gameshow and could be tempted into taking part in a potential All-Star edition

Sport

3 hours 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

26 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

4 hours ago Influencer called out for dressing up as a geisha in exchange for a Rolex: 'This is nasty'

A Canadian-born influencer has been accused of cultural appropriation in a tone deaf post to brag about getting a brand new Rolex watch from her partner.

Politics

16 hours ago Scenes of joy as Palestinians in Gaza react to ceasefire deal announcement – video

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

Economics

28 hours ago Transfer news LIVE! Arsenal accelerate Vlahovic move after Zubimendi signs; fresh Mainoo to Chelsea update

Gunners strike huge deal to kick off January transfer window

Sport

3 hours ago Power company boss makes shock claim about LA fire after lawsuits accused them of sparking blaze

The utility company under investigation for sparking the most destructive fire in LA history opted against de-energizing transmission lines because the strength of the wind fell just shy of the threshold.

Events

5 hours ago Pakistan PM orders inquiry after national airline ad accused of evoking 9/11 imagery

Online advertisement by PIA is called ‘stupidity’ by finance minister, who said PM Shehbaz Sharif had ordered an investigationPakistan’s prime minister has ordered an investigation after the country’s national airline released an advert that drew accusations that it evoked imagery of the 9/11 attacks.The advert was released by Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) last week to celebrate the resumption of flights to Paris, which had been suspended for four years over safety concerns about its pilots. Continue reading...

Politics

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

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

Economics

34 hours ago Emotional Pep Guardiola rages at goalkeeper Stefan Ortega in bizarre embrace after Man City blew a two

Post-match, Guardiola was snapped in a bizarre embrace with his goalkeeper, Ortega, as he appeared angered by what had transpired, though continued to hug the German.

Sport

3 hours ago Wayne Rooney unrecognisable as he dresses as Mrs Doubtfire for date night with Coleen

Coleen Rooney shared snaps of her date night with husband Wayne Rooney as he transformed into Mrs Doubtfire at the theatre

Events

5 hours ago Madonna's fans in awe of her 'ageless' beauty in sheer mini dress as she shares snaps online

Madonna took to Instagram to share a series of photos of herself striking a series of poses in a tiny black minidress and knee-high leather boots, leaving little to the imagination

Politics

19 hours ago Mango's £36 leopard tote look just like Zara McDermott’s £155 Ganni bag

Ganni’s £155 leopard print tote bag has become a viral must-have for fashion lovers including Zara McDermott, and we’ve spotted one at Mango that’s £120 cheaper

Economics

3 hours ago Wayne Rooney unrecognisable as Mrs Doubtfire on bizarre date night with Coleen

Coleen Rooney shared snaps of her date night with husband Wayne Rooney as he transformed into Mrs Doubtfire at the theatre

Events

9 hours ago Liz Hurley joins Trinny Woodall and Eamonn Holmes to celebrate broadcaster Tania Bryer's newly

The stars stepped out for a drinks reception at Nexus Club London on Wednesday after broadcaster and charity campaigner Tania received the honour.

Politics

20 hours ago Trainee gas engineer, 20, who won £7.5m on the Lottery insists he'll keep working and reveals the unglamorous way he celebrated win

James Clarkson, 20, was in disbelief when he received a message from the National Lottery on January 5 alerting him to the staggering feat.

Economics

4 hours ago Boy, 8, tied to tree and set on fire on birthday before deathbed video exposed killer

In February 2015, a "cold and expressionless" Don Collins was found guilty of felony murder years after he turned his victim into a human fireball in a chilling bid to silence him

Events

9 hours ago California fires live: LA fire crews make progress as officials expect ‘much

Firefighters report gains in containing Eaton and Palisades fires; more than 120,000 people still without powerFull story: Californians urged to prioritize safety as extreme winds loom‘Running to danger’: incarcerated firefighters on LA frontlinesTell us about financial consequences you are facingLA mayor, Karen Bass, has shared a phone number for residents who have evacuated to get assistance in finding and retrieving pets in evacuation areas.Posting on X, Bass wrote:Pets are family.The City is making help available to find and retrieve pets in evacuation areas. Continue reading...

Politics

21 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

4 hours ago 'I wish she knew how much she made people laugh': Tributes flood in for 'hilarious' Stockport 'icon' famed for karaoke antics

'Local celebrity' Claire Diffley, known for being the 'life and soul of the 192 bus' and rapping at the Chestergate pub, has died aged 50

Events

10 hours ago Princess Lilibet in line to inherit £7k heirloom that was adored by Princess Diana

Meghan Markle has an incredible jewellery collection, but there is one piece in particular that has a very special meaning behind it, and she plans to pass it on to her daughter, Princess Lilibet

Politics

21 hours ago 'Why are Brits paying to surrender something that's already ours?': Kemi Badenoch skewers Keir Starmer over £9bn cost of 'dud' Chagos Islands deal

The Prime Minister was told to abandon his 'dud' deal to handover the Indian Ocean archipelago to Mauritius, which will reportedly land taxpayers with a huge bill.

Economics

4 hours ago Mel Gibson stunned as firefighter makes bombshell claim on horror drive through LA's fire ravaged neighborhood

Actor Mel Gibson was stunned after a firefighter made a bombshell claim while they drove through the fire-devastated neighborhoods of Los Angeles.

Events

10 hours ago Nolan sisters remember Linda for finding ‘humour in life’s darkest corners’

The Irish star died on Wednesday in a hospital in Blackpool.

Politics

22 hours ago The drop in inflation is good for your mortgage – but don’t celebrate just yet

Analysis: Milder inflation has brought hope that the Bank of England may lower interest rates, saving borrowers vast sums on loans and mortgages

Economics

4 hours ago Twerking flight attendant is fired from Alaska Airlines over viral video filmed while waiting two hours for a pilot

A California flight attendant was terminated from her job after she posted a now-viral clip of her twerking while waiting for a pilot on an empty flight.

Events

10 hours ago ‘Happiness, sadness, grief and worry’ across Israel and Gaza following ceasefire deal agreement

People are celebrating in the streets as a ceasefire deal is reached, but they still have 72 hours to wait, writes Bel Trew from Tel Aviv

Politics

22 hours ago Council tax: Will Sir Sadiq Khan break £500 barrier with latest mayoral demand on Londoners?

Mayor’s share of council tax helps to fund the Metropolitan police, London fire brigade, TfL and City Hall

Economics

5 hours ago The Konstas Effect: Starstruck cricket fan finally reaps reward after car crash blunder

Sam Konstas promises signed merchandise as photo goes wrongBBL side Sydney Thunder release video of incident at Cricket CentralCricket sensation Sam Konstas has promised signed merchandise for the fan who accidentally crashed his car trying to meet him. Konstas’ Big Bash League club the Sydney Thunder uploaded a now-viral security video titled “The Konstas Effect” of the teen Test opener arriving at Cricket Central for training on Wednesday morning.Moments after Konstas walks across camera, a four-wheel drive pulls into the car park, its driver emerging and running after Konstas – only to sprint back to his car on realising he had forgotten to engage the hand brake. The man slips over in his haste and does not arrive at the car before it crashes into another vehicle. Continue reading...

Events

11 hours ago Sophie Wessex's 'frustration' after marrying Prince Edward and joining Royal Family

Sophie, the Duchess of Edinburgh, has been a member of the Royal Family for more than two decades - but she has spoken about the difficulties she faced in her early years

Politics

23 hours ago Watch live: Keir Starmer faces grilling from Kemi Badenoch in Commons after surprise inflation fall

Watch live as Sir Keir Starmer faces Kemi Badenoch at Prime Minister's Questions on Wednesday, 15 January, after a surprise inflation fall gave a boost to under-fire chancellor Rachel Reeves.

Economics

6 hours ago Baby Reindeer's Richard Gadd reveals rape by older man was a "waking nightmare"

The star, 35, from Fife, says he was groomed by a powerful theatre director, who has yet to be identified, affecting his self-worth and plunging him into depression.

Events

11 hours ago Tommy Fury makes very telling remark about plans to get back with Molly

Tommy Fury has opened up about his split from Molly-Mae Hague, revealing that his struggles with alcohol, not infidelity, were the true cause of their breakup.

Politics

23 hours ago How Tony Slattery revealed his celebrity friends and hangers on dumped him when his 'money dried up' as he battled £4k

The star known for 1980s and 1990s appearances on shows such as Whose Line Is It Anyway? stepped back from the spotlight while struggling in recent decades.

Economics

8 hours 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

Events