19 minutes ago Paul Danan opened up about his money struggles after acting jobs dried up in moving final interview with MailOnline

The actor, who became a household name playing bad boy Sol Patrick from 1997 until 2001 on Channel 4 's top soap, has died aged just 46.

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1 hour ago I slept in the garden SHED as a teenager as my parents' house was too small for five kids

Megsie Wilkinson, who is from Wales but now lives in London, said she loved having her own space as a teenager in the garden of her family's home in North Cardiff.

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83 minutes ago House sales, prices and buyer inquiries up in December, surveyors report shows

'The signals from the survey around expectations over the next 12 months also remain solidly positive for now'

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26 minutes ago Australian Open star taunts Melbourne crowd after ending local player's dream

Danielle Collins was booed and heckled throughout her win over local qualifier Destanee Aiava at the Australian Open - and had no problem giving a bit back to the crowd after her victory

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44 minutes ago A town torched by LA fires rallies to revive its community: ‘Everybody wants to come back’

Eaton fire tore through Altadena, burning buildings and killing many. Its residents are only now taking in the scale of devastationA week after wildfires tore through the community of Altadena, the smell of destruction still hangs in the air. The acrid smoke seeped into the walls of homes that survived the Eaton fire, which burned 7,000 buildings and killed at least 15 people.On Woodbury Road, where unblemished homes stand in between blackened lots of charred rubble, the devastation overwhelms the senses. The houses that haven’t completely collapsed offer glimpses of life before disaster arrived – pitchers and mugs in a cabinet, all a deep black, a bed still standing, a scorched bicycle and children’s toys. Continue reading...

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2 hours ago Jenufa at the Royal Opera House review: symbolic, psychologically probing and more potent than ever

This revival was Jakub Hrusa’s first production as Covent Garden’s music director designate – the venue is in safe hands

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47 minutes ago Starmer finds alleged spiking on parliamentary estate ‘incredibly concerning’

Parliamentary authorities have said they are treating the matter extremely seriously.

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2 hours ago Surge in households getting heat pumps, but numbers still fall short of target

The number of heat pumps being installed jumped 43% last year, as small-scale renewables reached record highs, figures show.

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94 minutes ago House on sale for £500k has bizarre unexpected feature as people all say same thing

A house on sale for a staggering £500,000 may look unassuming from the outside, with many of the rooms appearing normal – but one unsettling feature has got people talking

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26 hours ago Arsenal star tipped to leave if Martin Zubimendi joins in 'key' transfer mistake

Mikel Arteta is expected to land his dream signing, which may spell the end for another

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54 minutes ago Car crashes into couple's house in Bathgate prompting renewed calls for road safety measures

They were in bed asleep when the vehicle ploughed into the front of their home in Kirk Road

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62 minutes ago Falkirk greenbelt protected as council reject plans for 150 new houses

There were 113 objections to Taylor Wimpey's plans for the Carronshore farmland

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2 hours ago Grieving mum to be evicted from house of 52 years as children's home plans approved

The grieving mother has been handed an eviction notice after planning permission was granted to convert it into a children’s home.

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2 hours ago Single mother of autistic child who survives on just £147 a week bursts into tears after multimillionaires promise to clear her debts and help set up her 'dream' special needs charity

The single mother of an autistic child burst into tears after a multimillionaire promised to clear her debts on Rich House, Poor House - set in Worcester this week.

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29 hours ago Mikel Arteta's dream Arsenal XI if he lands two priority transfers in January window

Mikel Arteta is banking on bringing in a number of reinforcements in this month's transfer window in a bid to resurrect his side's bid for the Premier League title

Sport

61 minutes ago Emotional Mel Gibson surveys the smoldering remains of his Malibu house after firefighter made bombshell claim

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

Events

79 minutes ago When does Jacob Fearnley play Alexander Zverev at Australian Open and how can I watch on TV?

Fearnley is excited to face an ‘incredible player’ in Zverev as the 23-year-old plays in the third round of a grand slam for the first time

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3 hours ago First look inside Ardbeg House as island whisky hotel opens for bookings

The former Islay Hotel has been transformed into the home of Ardbeg.

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2 hours ago Thousands left without water and schools forced to close after pipe burst at treatment plant

Around 40,000 households in north Wales face having no water as five schools have been forced to temporarily shut their doors after a pipe burst at a treatment plant. 

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82 minutes ago Scots pensioner dies at Hamilton house as forensics seen scouring property

Cops were called to a property in Hamilton on Wednesday night.

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83 minutes ago Soho House boss’ plans for lavish Cotswolds mansion in doubt over Iron Age fort fears

Billionaire told mansion could be on site of Iron Age hillfort

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6 hours ago Grieving mum 'confused' at being evicted from house she’s lived in for 52 years

Marie Hargreaves, 71, has been told that she will be evicted from her house of more than 50 years after the landlady converted it into a residential children's home

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3 hours ago Apply for Household Support Fund: £200 payments available through local schemes

Local schemes are offering vital support as the country continues to struggle with rising costs 🛒

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1 hour ago Hollywood actress killed in LA wildfires as remains found in destroyed home

Dalyce Curry, 95, was found dead in her home following the Eaton Fire in Los Angeles. Her granddaughter had dropped her off at her house when there were no evacuation orders in place

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2 hours ago 'World's best city' where you can see penguins and a natural wonder of the world

Locals praised the city for its beauty, food scene and incredible nightlife and dozens of travel experts agreed

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13 hours ago Jump in heat pump installations in 2024 as household renewables rise to new high

There were almost 60,000 certified installations of heat pumps last year – an 43% increase on 2023.

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3 hours ago Lenders expect mortgage demand to shrink in early 2025, Bank of England finds

The latest survey findings point to the financial strain on households against a backdrop of continued inflationary pressures, one expert said.

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2 hours ago UK's high street crisis laid bare as 201k staff sacked with 17,349 shops closed in 2024

New date from the Centre for Retail Research makes for grim reading and more bad news for the UK's high street, with household names like Morphe, Monki and Ted Baker closing for good

Events

2 hours ago Scotland's 'darkest ever' house with all black interior goes up for sale

A one-of-a-kind opportunity to purchase Scotland's "darkest ever" home has come up, with a unique house that is almost entirely black going up for sale — and it needs to be seen to be believed.

Politics

18 hours ago Two countries Brits could turn to as new Spain law crushes tourist dreams

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

Society

3 hours ago UK high street shop launches major sale with clothes up for grabs for as little as 50p

A fashion expert and thrift shopping fan has taken to social media to show off some of the deals on offer and demonstrated how you can get a wardrobe overhaul for discount prices

Economics

3 hours ago Biden warns of new American ‘oligarchy’ in farewell speech as Trump takes credit for Israel ceasefire: Live

Outgoing president tells nation new age of ‘robber barons’ in danger of eroding hard-won freedoms in last address from White House before making way for successor

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2 hours ago The EXACT times you'll find yellow sticker discounts at eight major supermarkets including Tesco and Aldi

After an expensive Christmas season, Richard Price, a Grocery Expert at BritSuperstore, has uncovered the best times to grab yellow sticker deals and help ease the cost of living.

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

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

Society

4 hours ago Andy Halliday in astonishing Rangers team leak claim – 'it's not f****** rocket science' why punters find out early

The Motherwell midfielder revealed in incredible Mark Warburton story during his time at Ibrox under the Englishman.

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3 hours ago Seventh Corrie star makes ‘incredibly difficult decision’ to quit soap

‘I have chosen to step away,’ actor said as slew of departures continue at ITV soap

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19 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.

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4 hours 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.

Economics

4 hours 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

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3 hours ago Keir Starmer says Britain will 'never let up' on support for Ukraine as he meet Zelensky in Kyiv days before Trump enters White House

Keir Starmer said he was making a 'statement of intent' by signing a '100-year partnership to deepen security ties' with Volodymyr Zelensky .

Politics

20 hours ago England Cricket World Cup winner steps down and flees to Dubai after attacks on family home

James Vince, part of the England squad that won the 2019 Cricket World Cup on home soil, had his house and car attacked last year and said his young family were left fearing for their safety

Society

4 hours ago See inside this incredible £6 million dream house in coastal Norfolk up for grabs for just £10

It’s the biggest prize ever given away by dream draw company Omaze, but the price of entry tickets is still the same

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6 hours ago Spain's 'war on Brits' spreads to other countries as plot to follow EU rival's lead grows

Spain declared "war" on British tourists this week as it announced a swathe of new measures to tackle its housing crisis - but Greece, Portugal and France could now follow suit

Events

3 hours ago Melania Trump's brutal swipe at the Obamas as she reveals exactly what they did when Donald first entered the White House

Melania Trump expects the White House move will be easier this time around, suggesting that is partly because she does not need to rely on her predecessors for help.

Politics

23 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

6 hours ago EasyJet plans to turn city breaks into package holidays as bosses take on Tui and Booking.com... here's where you could grab a bargain this year

EasyJet has revealed plans to turn city breaks into package holidays as it tries to get customers to book their whole trip abroad through the budget airline.

Economics

6 hours ago The ultimate guide to The Real Housewives: From the chaos of New York to the twists and turns of Salt Lake City

With wine-throwing and screaming matches in Beverly Hills, Atlanta, Miami and more, it can be difficult to know which Real Housewives installment is for you. We break it down

Events

3 hours ago Seventh Corrie star makes ’incredibly difficult decision’ to quit soap

‘I have chosen to step away,’ actor said as slew of departures hit ITV soap

Politics

24 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

6 hours ago A 100% tax on Brits buying homes in Spain sounds satisfying – but it won’t solve our housing crisis | María Ramírez

Making visitors pay more may bolster Treasury revenues, but it’s no match for building more housesLast October, tens of thousands of people marched through Madrid, Barcelona, Valencia and other big Spanish cities demanding affordable housing. Protesters jingled keys to make noise, held signs denouncing “speculators”, and threatened a “rent strike” while calling for action from national and local politicians. They had good reason to be angry.Housing has become the most pressing concern for Spaniards, according to a December survey by the national polling centre, ranking higher than unemployment and migration. Look at the statistics and it’s clear why. The cost of renting in cities rose by around 30% between 2015 and 2022, forcing young workers to move to the outskirts of Madrid and Barcelona or settle for tiny, often barely habitable flats. In popular tourist regions like Valencia, Alicante and Málaga, rents have surged by 40%. For workers in the Balearic Islands, a commute by plane ...

Economics

10 hours 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...

Events

3 hours 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

25 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

7 hours ago Liz Truss is long gone from Downing Street – but zombie economics lives on | Aditya Chakrabortty

Labour’s panicked reaction to turbulence is to promise ‘ruthless’ cuts. It has learned the wrong lessons from Britain’s shortest-lived PMBritain’s centre of power is stalked by a zombie. Across Westminster, the mere mention of her name summons up a grim past, but she remains ever present: blond bob, eyes that never move and a grin slightly aslant so it expresses not mirth, but faint menace. When least expected, she can bark a laugh that sends shivers up a cabinet minister’s spine. And whenever her shadow looms in SW1, the dread murmur starts: she used to be prime minister, you know.Liz Truss’s stint at the top of politics ended years ago. Perhaps close confidants and trained medics are yet to break the news, but for her, power is a fading memory, a shrinking image in the rear-view. As the voters of South West Norfolk ensured last July, she is now an ex-politician. Yet in British political culture, she is the great undead. No other prime minister since the Brexit vote so haunts curre...

Economics

10 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

3 hours 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

26 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

10 hours ago DWP Cold Weather Payment checker as hundreds of new postcodes to get £25

Eligible households in 625 areas in England, Wales and Northern Ireland are due a payment

Economics

11 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.

Events

3 hours ago At Davos, Trump will face a less friendly brand of billionaire – but their dominance is waning | Larry Elliott

These high priests of globalisation are facing the fact that Trump’s tariffs are part of a global shift to protectionismHollywood would struggle to come up with a better plot. On Monday, as Donald Trump returns to the White House, the World Economic Forum’s (WEF) annual talk fest kicks off in Davos. The arch protectionist v the spiritual home of globalisation. The man who says “tariff” is “the most beautiful word in the dictionary” being sworn in for a second term just as the high priests of free trade assemble 5,000ft up in the Swiss Alps.The Davos elite have a love-hate relationship with Trump: they despise him, but when he showed up at the WEF as president he was the hottest ticket in town. This year, the billionaires will have to make do with a video link appearance, but even from the other side of the Atlantic, Trump will dominate events. That’s not surprising. Most of the WEF attenders have grown up believing that trade barriers should be torn down, not erected. As such, they ...

Politics

26 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

13 hours ago House sales, prices and buyer inquiries increased in December – surveyors

Signals around housing market expectations for the next 12 months ‘remain solidly positive for now,’ surveyors reported.

Economics

12 hours ago Ukraine war briefing: US House speaker dumps key Ukraine backer Mike Turner

Mike Johnson removes his fellow Republican as chair of powerful intelligence committee; Poland says Europe must take care of itself. What we know on day 1,058Mike Johnson, the speaker of the US House of Representatives, on Wednesday removed his fellow Republican Mike Turner, a vocal supporter of assistance for Ukraine, as chairman of the powerful House intelligence committee. Johnson, who has aligned himself closely with Trump, said he would soon announce a new chair because the “intelligence community and everything related to [the committee] needs a fresh start”. Turner’s office did not immediately respond to a request for comment.Meanwhile, US president-elect Donald Trump’s nominee for secretary of state, Marco Rubio, said the new administration would seek “bold diplomacy” to end the war. “There will have to be concessions made by the Russian Federation, but also by the Ukrainians,” he said.Russia launched missiles and drones at Ukrainian energy facilities on Wednesday, one day a...

Events

3 hours ago Queensferry pupils gear up for kit car race with help from local housebuilders

Pupils from an Edinburgh school are gearing up to race an electric kit car they have built themselves in class.

Politics

30 hours ago Our stepmum, 84, is in a £2k per week nursing home... can we rent her vacant property to put towards the bill?

We want to let out my mother's house to pay for care costs, will this affect Principle Private Residence Relief?

Society

14 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

15 hours ago What happens to your body when you drink just one beer or wine every day, according to new White House report

If you're one of the millions of Americans who likes to unwind with a glass of wine or beer at the end of the day, then you could be putting yourself at a high risk for cancer or early death.

Events

4 hours ago Bollywood star Saif Ali Khan stabbed multiple times after intruder climbs shaft to enter Mumbai home

His wife, Bollywood actress Kareena Kapoor Khan, and sons Taimur, 7, and Jeh, 3, were also present in the house but were unhurt

Politics

37 hours ago Parents’ mental health now most common factor in children’s social care need

A report said the pandemic, a housing crisis and health challenges contributed to safeguarding pressures.

Society

20 hours ago Jefte on exit dream, minnows 'ask about' Dessers and £9m loan star rules set – Rangers transfer state of play

The Light Blues are in need of recruits as they look to close the gap on Celtic

Economics

15 hours ago We were living the American dream – British expats lose business in LA wildfires

Mandy and Raymond Church have spent the last 40 years building their plumbing business which has been lost in the wildfires.

Events

6 hours ago Rare collection of ‘incredibly exciting’ Winnie the Pooh letters up for auction

Collection also features letters from Enid Blyton and JRR Tolkien

Politics

21 hours ago Amazon shoppers say 'my house is so warm' after trying £18 buy that traps heat

"I was having draft issues with the heat rising directly behind my thermal curtains rather than into the room. The diverter neatly tucks my curtains behind, giving heat fewer places to escape"

Economics

15 hours ago Search launched in Houston after sheriff's deputy fatally shot, authorities say

Authorities say a man fatally shot a Texas sheriff’s deputy in southwest Houston, prompting a massive search involving multiple law enforcement agencies

Events

8 hours ago Keir Starmer hails ‘closer than ever’ partnership with Ukraine on Kyiv visit

Two countries to sign deal to deepen existing defence relationship and boost economic links in non-military areasKeir Starmer has travelled to Ukraine to meet Volodymyr Zelenskyy for the first time since he entered Downing Street, hailing a “closer than ever” partnership days before Donald Trump returns to the White House.The two countries will sign a partnership deal to deepen the existing defence relationship, with further military assistance to Kyiv on offer amid concerns the US could start to wind down its support. Continue reading...

Politics

24 hours ago Captain Tom's family 'slash price of £2.25m mansion and wipe his name from listing'

Captain Tom’s family appear to have removed any mention of the late centenarian from the property listing

Economics

15 hours ago Renee Zellweger reveals VERY awkward wardrobe malfunction after the Oscars

The 55-year-old Oscar winner was wearing an 'incredible' strapless red Carolina Herrera dress, and as she left the ceremony a 'gentleman stepped on the train'

Events

11 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.

Politics

24 hours ago When DWP Cold Weather Payments land in bank accounts as 686 postcodes to get £25 boost

Eligible households will be paid automatically after each period of extreme cold weather

Economics

15 hours ago New York City shutters sprawling migrant tent camp on remote former airfield

New York City has shuttered a sprawling tent complex erected on a remote former airport and announced the closure of other major shelters housing asylum seekers in its latest efforts to shrink an emergency housing built up in response to a surge of migration that’s now receding

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