39 minutes ago Timothee Chalamet leaves fans swooning after speaking fluently in French

The French-American actor was attending the Paris premiere of his film, when he busted out his French - sending fans into a spin.

Politics

2 hours ago LA fires live updates: California weather eases up as firefighters report gains against massive wildfires

Improved conditions should help fire crews and allow residents to return to their neighborhoodsEasing of extreme winds expected to strengthen efforts to put out blazesMark Pestrella, Los Angeles County Public Works director, said that in the event of major rain, “we do expect that all of the street areas and all the communities will be impacted by debris flows that could be hazardous to human health.”He warned that “we do expect the window to open for rain in the later part of this month.” Continue reading...

Society

3 hours ago Family restaurant tracking down 'dine and dash' couple who 'fled over £83 bill'

The owners of Belluno Italian restaurant in Newton St Cyres, Devon have released CCTV images of a couple they accused of leaving without paying the £83 bill for their meal

Economics

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

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

Sport

68 minutes ago Sean Brown murder has left ‘indelible stain’ on British state, court hears

A barrister for the GAA official’s family urged judges to reject a Government bid to overturn a court order compelling it to hold a public inquiry.

Events

2 hours ago Incredible street footage shows the unimaginable devastation after LA's worst

Incredible footage shows how the once glamorous Pacific Palisades has gone from a beloved celebrity paradise to something that now resembles a smoldering apocalyptic hellscape.

Culture

30 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

66 minutes ago Russian diplomats accessed private area of UK parliament in security breach

Exclusive: MPs warned not to invite Russian diplomats to parliament after incident said to have alarmed ministersRussian diplomats accessed a private area of parliament in a major security breach just before Christmas that has alarmed security officials and prompted private warnings from the speakers of both houses, the Guardian understands.The small group of diplomats joined a public tour of the Houses of Parliament and then broke off to enter a part of the House of Lords that was out of bounds, before they were found by security and thrown out. Continue reading...

Politics

3 hours ago AN CAFE’s MIKU brings “NYAPPY PARTY EUROPE” tour to London, Paris, Spain

AN CAFE’s MIKU brings “NYAPPY PARTY EUROPE” tour to London, Paris, Spain  JROCK NEWS

Society

4 hours ago US retail sales rose modestly last month amid solid holiday shopping, boosting economy

Americans stepped up their spending at retail stores and restaurants last month in a clear sign that consumers are still able and willing to shop

Economics

70 minutes ago Bruce Willis thanks LA wildfire first responders in rare public appearance

Bruce Willis personally thanked first responders who have battled the LA wildfires in a very rare public appearance.

Events

36 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

69 minutes ago Sofia Vergara's VERY murky dating history revealed as she sparks romance rumors with Lewis Hamilton

The actress, 52, has spent decades struggling to find her soulmate, enduring multiple failed marriages and extremely public breakups, and a brutal years-long court battle with one of her exes.

Politics

3 hours ago Interior secretary nominee Burgum to back expanded oil and gas drilling on public lands – live

Trump’s nominee to lead the interior department will tell senators that he supports expanding drilling on public lands, a reversal from Biden’s policy In his final days in office, Joe Biden is expected to outline steps to better protect the United States from hackers linked to rivals like Russia and China, the Guardian’s Joseph Gedeon reports:The Biden administration is making a final push to fortify America’s cyber defenses against mounting threats from China and Russia, issuing a sweeping cybersecurity executive order just days before leaving office that aims to tackle vulnerabilities from outer space to consumer electronics. Continue reading...

Society

11 hours ago 'Raging' man vows never to fly easyJet again after 'absolute nightmare' costs him hundreds

Michael Doran says he was stranded in Paris after an initial flight back to the UK, heading from Paris Charles Gaulle Airport to Liverpool John Lennon Airport, was cancelled due to heavy snowfall

Economics

1 hour ago Met officer’s ‘disastrous’ claim may prevent 300 rogue police being sacked, force warns

Sergeant Lino Di Maria lost his vetting clearance after allegations of rape, domestic abuse and sex in public car parks

Events

79 minutes ago Inside Lewis Hamilton's love life after the F1 legend sparked Sofia Vergara romance rumours... including his on

Formula One legend Lewis Hamilton this week sparked romance rumours after being seen having lunch with Sofia Vergara.

Politics

5 hours ago Timothée Chalamet and Kylie Jenner are more public than ever as they wine and dine at upscale Paris restaurant after reuniting in the City of Love during whirlwind promotional tour

In the city of love, romance appeared to be Blowin' In The Wind as Chalamet, who plays folk pioneer Bob Dylan in his latest release, wined and dined Jenner at upscale Bar des Prés.

Society

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

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

Economics

3 hours ago Linda Nolan's sad worry before death as Coleen pleaded 'don't be embarrassed'

In public, the late Linda Nolan always had 'a smile on her face', but behind closed doors, she knew she could open up about her personal difficulties to her close-knit gang of sisters, who were on hand to reassure her right until the end

Events

2 hours ago UK needs national strategy to tackle harms of alcohol, argue experts as Tommy Fury admits booze problem

The boxer admitted that his serious alcohol problem led to the breakdown of his romance with Molly Mae Hague

Politics

8 hours ago Italy to crack down on fake reviews of hotels and restaurants with tough new law

Plans would see ID and proof of visit needed before reviewing a business online

Society

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

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

Economics

3 hours ago Wendy Williams speaks out against guardianship in rare interview: ‘I feel like I’m in prison’

TV host claims in Breakfast Club interview she is experiencing ‘emotional abuse’ after entering care facilityWendy Williams has spoken out about her court-mandated guardianship in a rare interview on Thursday morning, saying that it makes her “feel like I’m in prison”.The longtime TV host and personality called into the popular Breakfast Club radio show for an interview, in which she discussed her current situation living in a care facility. Williams has largely been out of the public eye since 2021. Continue reading...

Events

2 hours ago Timothée Chalamet says riding a bike to the London premiere of ‘A Complete Unknown’ cost him a $79 fine

Timothée Chalamet says riding a bike to the London premiere of ‘A Complete Unknown’ cost him a $79 fine  CNN

Politics

8 hours ago Chef Simon Wood hits back at 'harsh and unfair' diners after closing Manchester restaurant

'That’s not only unfair — it’s damaging'

Society

39 hours ago Councils spending £2 billion a year to send pupils with special needs to private schools, report reveals

The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) found spending has increased by 46 per cent in just four years, highlighting the state's 'reliance' on private schools.

Economics

3 hours ago Vale Council continues housing tax policy despite concerns people are being 'unwittingly' caught out

The aim of Vale of Glamorgan Council's council tax premium on second and long term empty homes is to bring more dwellings back into use as permanent homes

Events

2 hours ago Jacob Fearnley labelled 'new Andy Murray' as he continues rapid rise alongside glamorous girlfriend

Twenty-three-year-old Jacob Fearnley is through to the third round of the Australian Open

Politics

25 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

4 hours ago Troubled Paul Danan last seen in public at court after detailing 'worst year'

Tormented TV star Paul Danan was due to stand trial after speaking of his “worst year ever” in 2024. The revelations follow the announcement of his tragic death today

Events

3 hours ago Lock them up! The controversial classic movie romances that would get the main characters cancelled today

Plenty of on-screen relationships that once hooked in cinema fans would almost certainly be left on the cutting room floor in 2025.

Politics

28 hours ago Falkirk Council back plans for holiday homes and restaurant at Black Loch

Conditions on the new development include upgrading the access road leading into the site

Society

4 hours ago Netflix fans rave over 'unmissable and glamorous' British thriller as it rockets up the charts eight years on from TV debut

The Irish-British series, which first aired in 2017, has gained traction on Netflix, currently securing the seventh spot among the streaming platform's top rated shows.

Events

3 hours ago How to spot a romance scam after AI Brad Pitt cons woman out of €830,000

Action Fraud is urging people to watch out for romance fraud and catfishing.

Politics

30 hours ago This clever hack will get you free food from London’s hottest restaurants

This clever hack will get you free food from London’s hottest restaurants  Metro.co.uk

Society

5 hours ago Judge wrong to order public inquiry into murder of GAA official, court told

The Government is challenging a High Court ruling that compelled it to establish a public inquiry into the killing of Sean Brown in 1997.

Events

3 hours ago Inside Marcus Rashford's turbulent winter from Serie A links to 'Love Island romance'

Marcus Rashford was once Manchester United's golden boy - he now looks set to leave the Red Devils this winter, so where did it all go wrong?

Politics

32 hours ago Ncuti Gatwa to virtually read play scripts with fans for National Theatre Live

Members of the public will be able to sit back at the Vue cinema in Manchester Arndale Centre and connect with an actor based at the National Theatre.

Society

5 hours ago Amanda Palmer ‘profoundly disturbed’ by sexual assault allegations against ex

The singer-songwriter posted a statement on Instagram after multiple women accused the author of sexual misconduct in a New York Magazine article this weekNeil Gaiman’s ex-partner Amanda Palmer has publicly acknowledged the allegations of sexual misconduct made against the author for the first time.Posting on her Instagram account, the American singer wrote: “As there are ongoing custody and divorce proceedings, I am not able to offer public comment. Please understand that I am first and foremost a parent. I ask for privacy at this time.” Palmer and Gaiman, who married in 2011, and have one child together, are currently in the process of getting divorced. Continue reading...

Events

4 hours ago Rival French Met Gala is coming to The Louvre on the first Tuesday in March

Introducing Le Grand Dîner du Louvre — Paris’ answer to New York’s Met Gala

Politics

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

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

Society

6 hours ago Five Greater Manchester restaurants named among UK's best at top curry awards

Takeaways, restaurants, cafes, and kitchens across Greater Manchester have been praised

Events

6 hours ago David Ellis reviews the Regency Cafe: the king is dead, long live the king

The Regency is up for sale and set to change. But that’s no bad thing, says David Ellis

Events

4 hours ago Trump nominees for treasury, interior secretary and EPA chief to face senators – live

Four more of Donald Trump’s nominees have confirmation hearings today after senators have grilled Pam Bondi and Pete Hegseth this weekDoug Burgum, Donald Trump’s nominee to lead the interior department, will tell senators at his confirmation hearing today that he supports expanding oil and gas drilling on public lands, Reuters reports.That will mark a reversal from Joe Biden’s attempts to stop petroleum exploration on public lands as part of his administration’s strategy to reduce the United States’s carbon emissions. Here’s more on what Burgum will promise, from Reuters:The comments signal a coming sharp turn in policy after President Joe Biden attempted for years to restrict oil and gas drilling by reducing federal lease auctions and banning future development in vast areas of federal offshore waters as part of a strategy to fight climate change.“Today, America produces energy cleaner, smarter and safer than anywhere in the world. When energy production is restricted in America, i...

Politics

6 hours ago Scotland's seven best fish and chip shops for 2025 crowned at prestigious awards

Scotland's top seven fish and chip takeaways and restaurants have been crowned as part of the prestigious annual Fry Awards, which celebrate the top chippies across the UK.

Events

5 hours ago The First Tuesday in March: The Louvre reveals plans for rival French Met Gala in 2025

Introducing Le Grand Dîner du Louvre — Paris’ answer to New York’s Met Gala

Politics

7 hours ago Pakistan investigates airline advert showing plane flying towards Eiffel Tower

Islamabad ‘concerned’ about advertisement issued by national carrier

Events

5 hours ago Popular Welsh beach remains one of the country's worst for bathing water quality

Ogmore-by-Sea beach in the Vale of Glamorgan was designated for bathing in 2023, but soon got given a 'poor' rating for bathing water quality which remains in place

Politics

7 hours ago Hollyoaks' Paul Danan's last public appearance as he sadly dies at the age of 46

Paul Danan has sadly passed away at the age of 46 just months after opening up about his terrifying health battle. The Hollyoaks star was best known for playing Sol Patrick in the soap

Events

5 hours ago The 'earliest and most important Ferrari in existence' is for public sale for the first time ever

The 1948 Ferrari 166 Spyder Corsa will go to auction on the shores of Italy's Lake Como with an estimate of up to €7.5M, which is £6.3M, or $7.7M.

Politics

8 hours ago Scottish restaurant offers haggis sushi with Irn Bru twist for Burns Night

YO! Sushi has partnered up with Irn Bru to celebrate Scotland's national poet.

Events

5 hours ago Timothée Chalamet Says He Was Fined $79 for Riding a Bike to London Premiere of A Complete Unknown

Timothée Chalamet Says He Was Fined $79 for Riding a Bike to London Premiere of A Complete Unknown  PEOPLE

Politics

8 hours ago Renée Zellweger: Bridget Jones characters would be in trouble today over work romance

Speaking before fourth film’s release, Hugh Grant says his Daniel Cleaver character would be ‘re-educated’ by HR The workplace romance shown in Bridget Jones’s Diary would not withstand modern-day scrutiny from human resources, Renée Zellweger has said.Speaking with co-star Hugh Grant before the release of the fourth Bridget Jones film, Zellweger was asked if Jones’s boss was exploiting his powerful position when he made overtures to a junior employee. Continue reading...

Events

6 hours ago Timothee Chalamet says he was fined £65 for riding Lime bike to London premiere

The Hollywood star cycled down the red carpet of the event held at BFI Southbank in London on Tuesday.

Politics

8 hours ago American accused of assaulting a Pennsylvania student is being extradited to the US, prosecutors say

French Appeal Court prosecutors say an American man accused of sexually assaulting a Pennsylvania college student in 2013 is being extradited to the United States

Events

6 hours ago How I learned to love people I disagree with (by dressing up as my mother) | Amrou Al

After years of militant bravado in my art and politics, I now seek to empathise with people I used to write off as enemiesWhen I look back at some of the opinion pieces I wrote and the art I made in the 2010s, I can’t help but cringe at the conviction with which I presented myself and my work. Like many of my twentysomething contemporaries, I spoke with delusional ferocity about the “evils of the straight cis white man” and described anyone who disagreed with me as an out-and-out enemy. As a queer and Arab person in Britain who had long felt excluded from the mainstream conversation, it was thrilling to be making forceful and oppositional interventions in public debate.Thinking back to this version of myself, I understand now that my combative approach to political disagreement – which was admittedly part of the spirit of the age, marked by culture wars escalating across the social media landscape – was, in my case, a response to personal trauma. In my mid-20s I was a struggling art...

Politics

8 hours ago Business Secretary worried about US tariff war that would hit the public

Jonathan Reynolds said Donald Trump’s presidency could be a ‘challenging time’ for trade.

Events

6 hours ago Timothée Chalamet tries his best in A Complete Unknown, a Bob Dylan biopic that plays too safe

There’s something a touch too uncrumpled about the ‘Dune’ star here, in a movie that lacks the required bite

Politics

9 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