89 minutes ago Justin Baldoni sues Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds for $400m for ‘attempting to destroy’ him

‘Blake Lively was either severely misled by her team or intentionally and knowingly misrepresented the truth,’ says Baldoni’s lawyer

Politics

2 hours ago Rudy Giuliani fails to show for trial to allocate property in defamation case

Trial, to decide if he has to turn over Florida condo and World Series rings for $148.1 defamation award, was delayedRudy Giuliani’s trial over whether he must turn over his Florida condo and other prized possessions to former Georgia election workers whom he defamed was delayed on Thursday after the former New York City mayor failed to show up in court.A jury ordered the former New York City mayor to pay $148.1m to Ruby Freeman and her daughter Shaye Moss in 2023 after Giuliani falsely accused the women of attempting to steal the 2020 presidential election in Georgia. Continue reading...

Society

2 hours ago Man City transfer news latest amid major Omar Marmoush update as £50m Kyle Walker replacement 'targeted'

Manchester City are trying to sign Eintracht Frankfurt striker Omar Marmoush, with conflicting reports on Friday about the status of transfer negotiations.

Economics

1 hour ago Spanish FA apologises after Mallorca players’ families harassed in Jeddah

Fans and players’ partners upset by groping and pushingRFEF says sorry but still plans more Super Cups in SaudiThe president of the Spanish football federation (RFEF) has apologised to Real Mallorca supporters six days after they were harassed at the Super Cup semi-final in Jeddah, with the Balearic government inviting him to reconsider the decision to hold the tournament in Saudi Arabia.At the end of their 3-0 defeat by Real Madrid last Thursday, players’ families and Mallorca fans who had travelled to the game alleged they were surrounded and subjected to abuse from local fans supporting Real Madrid on their way out of the King Abdullah stadium. Some female supporters are said to have been sexually harassed. The wife of the midfielder Dani Rodríguez, Cristina Palavra, described moments of “genuine panic” and denounced a lack of protection. Continue reading...

Sport

56 minutes ago 'Paranoid' man strangled girlfriend who had to bite his thumb to stop him attacking her

Stefan Bjegovic, 42, of Barry, grabbed the victim around the throat and falsely accused her of cheating on him.

Events

14 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

27 hours ago Elon Musk is being sued by the SEC over his Twitter takeover. What we know

The Tesla CEO bought Twitter in October 2022 for $44 billion and rebranded it as X

Technology

35 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

31 hours ago Roadworks set to begin at major Dumfries junction as drivers advised to avoid area

Amey is set to begin the essential drainage work at the Tinwald Downs roundabout on January 20.

Transport

93 minutes ago Strictly's Nick Knowles reveals he won't be recovered for 8 months after major knee surgery

Nick Knowles says his leg won't be fully recovered for eight months, after the TV star tore his ACL during rehearsals for Strictly Come Dancing and underwent multiple operations

Politics

3 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 Conor McGregor is blocked from releasing CCTV evidence from his civil rape trial and faces paying £1.1million legal bill plus £200,000 damages

Nikita Hand, also known as Nikiti Ni Laimhin, won her claim for damages against Mr McGregor after accusing the professional fighter of raping her in a Dublin hotel in December 2018.

Economics

8 hours ago Rangers transfer news at halfway stage: One key priority, the 20y/o gamechanger, major exits on cards

We take a look at Rangers’ transfer state of play at the halfway stage of the January window

Sport

58 minutes ago An Oklahoma pastor preached about forgiveness. The next day, he was arrested for sexual battery

The pastor is accused of groping individuals who worked at his cleaning business

Events

28 hours ago M Night Shyamalan sued for $81m in copyright claim against popular Apple TV series

‘The Sixth Sense’ director is on trial in a claim worth $81m (£66m)

Culture

33 hours ago Elon Musk sued by regulator for 'violating' federal securities law over Twitter stocks

Musk’s lawyer has branded the latest complaint a ‘sham’

Technology

1 hour ago Justin Baldoni sues Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds in new step in 'It Ends With Us' fight

“It Ends With Us” actor and director Justin Baldoni has sued his co-star Blake Lively and her husband, “Deadpool” actor Ryan Reynolds, for defamation

Politics

4 hours ago Sue Radford of Britain's biggest family misses the birth of 13th grandchild as husband Noel whisks her away to Dubai 3 weeks before their daughter's due date

In latest episode of 22 Kids and Counting, Katie Radford, from Morecambe, gave birth to her first child - but not without complications.

Society

4 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

8 hours ago The Traitors fans notice major flaw in Minah's game plan after bold decision

The Traitors viewers are completely divided after Minah made a rather bold decision in the turret, which has led to a number of theories about how the series will play out

Sport

83 minutes ago Justin Baldoni sues Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds for conspiring to trash him with sex harassment smears, unleashing a wave of social media abuse against him

Blake Lively has been accused of 'hijacking' a movie and forcing her co-stars to sit out the premiere 'in the basement', a bombshell new lawsuit has claimed

Events

41 hours ago SEC sues Elon Musk, saying he didn't disclose Twitter ownership on time before buying it

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has sued billionaire Elon Musk, saying he failed to disclose his ownership of Twitter stock in a timely manner in early 2022, before buying the social media site

Technology

1 hour ago US confident Gaza ceasefire will start on Sunday – despite Netanyahu delaying cabinet vote to sign it off

Israeli cabinet now expected to meet on Friday to sign-off truce – after Israeli PM accuses Hamas of backtracking on agreement

Politics

6 hours ago Teacher 'has baby with boy, 13, she lived with' – then his dad 'figured it out'

Ex-South Jersey teacher Laura Caron has been accused of having her 13-year-old student's child after the alleged victim's father is said to have 'figured it all out'

Society

4 hours ago Furious Sue Radford dragged out in her PJs over Noel’s £95k Porsche car trouble

The Radford family switched cars multiple times before settling on their fancy Porsche, but Noel had to call Sue for help late at night after a massive driving blunder

Economics

29 hours ago Marcus Rashford Manchester United transfer reunion truth amid major escape route update

Wantaway Man United forward Marcus Rashford and former manager, Erik ten Hag, have both been linked with Bundesliga giants Borussia Dortmund this month.

Sport

2 hours ago Manchester United and Man City get major injury boosts ahead of derby double

Manchester United Women and Man City Women both enjoyed strong FA Cup results in preparation for back-to-back Manchester derbies.

Events

2 hours 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

6 hours ago Sperm donor with 550 children is taken to court for 'using his YouTube channel to encourage his hundreds of offspring to have large families'

Jonathan Jacob Meijer, a 43-year-old YouTuber from the Netherlands, faces legal action from one of the mothers of his donor children who accuses him of not 'keeping away'

Society

6 hours ago Scottish education first as college fires up £1.8 million ‘vertical farm’ in Edinburgh

“The centre enhances SRUC’s ability to address the major challenges facing the world, both now and in the future” – Professor Wayne Powell, SRUC

Economics

33 hours ago Love Island fans cringe at one major thing as Casey returns for third year

As Love Island veteran Casey O'Gorman makes his bombshell return to the villa for the third year in a row, ITV fans couldn't help but point out one major detail they've all noticed

Sport

3 hours ago UK snow maps show ‘3cm per hour’ storm will batter major cities including London this month

More snow is on the cards for millions of Brits later this month, weather maps from WXCharts show, as the Met Office warns of a chance of colder weather returning and bringing snow showers with it

Events

2 hours ago Aaliyah Barbie doll released on what would have been her 46th birthday — and it immediately sold out

The Barbie doll is inspired by the legendary R&B singer who died in a plane crash at the age of 22

Politics

10 hours ago Lloyds Bank to cut hundreds of jobs and shut offices as part of major overhaul

'Making changes means not only creating new roles and upskilling colleagues in some parts of the business but also having to say goodbye to talented people who have been a part of the group’s success in the past'

Society

7 hours ago BP job cuts: UK fuel firm to axe 1000s of jobs and contractor roles to cut costs and save share price

The firm is making major cuts to its workforce as part of a broader strategy 🔧

Economics

3 hours ago David Beckham shocks fans with 'swollen' face on NBC's Today Show: 'He's in decline, horrible'

Beckham, 49, was a special guest on Wednesday's edition of the daily NBC program as he discussed a wide-range of topics, including wife Victoria's upcoming docuseries.

Events

2 hours ago Huge new row erupts over China's plan for London super embassy as ministers intervene to force it through

Yvette Cooper and David Lammy were accused of attempting ‘to influence an independent inquiry’

Politics

26 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

8 hours ago Flights from Southend to Newquay launch just in time for Brits' summer holidays... but Cornish locals complain they're getting the rough end of the deal

London Southend Airport announced on Monday that daily flights to Newquay, Cornwall will commence from April 2025 with airline partner, Eastern Airways.

Economics

3 hours ago Fleeing mountain lions and scorched earth: can wildlife survive California’s wildfires?

The fires have been devastating for humans and taken a toll on nature, but many of California’s ecosystems will be able to regenerateBeth Pratt has spent her career protecting Los Angeles’ mountain lions, which roam an area currently engulfed by wildfires. These apex predators, also known as cougars or pumas, share a scrubby landscape with lavish private homes and a dense network of roads. When major fires take out huge areas of open space, their options are limited.“This is the LA area – these mountain lions can’t move into the Kardashians’ back yard,” says Pratt, California executive director for the National Wildlife Federation. “My heart is very heavy right now,” she says. Continue reading...

Events

2 hours ago They followed the rules to enter the US. Now Trump wants to deport them

Fleeing the regime in Venezuela, a couple scored one of the few appointments to apply for asylum via the CBP One app but the president-elect has warned: ‘Get ready to leave’Jorge Luis Jiménez and his wife did exactly what the US government asked of them when they spent months trying over and over again to get an appointment to cross the border, after risking everything to flee Venezuela.Now they may be easy targets in Donald Trump’s anti-immigration crackdown – despite living and working legally in the US. Continue reading...

Politics

30 hours ago Teacher's assistant accused of raping disabled student, 15, who has a mental age of nine

Christin Coble, 45, was arrested and booked into the Sandusky County Jail in Ohio on charges of rape on January 7, after police responded to a call over an alleged assault at a student's home

Society

8 hours ago White exec wins £40,000 payout after accusing Indian boss of race discrimination when she was excluded from Teams calls

Nicola Blackwell alleged female manager Varsha Kapoor had targeted her keeping her out of online meetings and speaking about her in Hindi to a colleague, a tribunal heard. (stock image)

Economics

4 hours ago Sir David Jason makes rare red carpet appearance hours after death of Only Fools co

The Delboy Trotter actor looked stoic as he was supported by his wife and daughter

Events

3 hours ago Confirmed Manchester United squad members vs Southampton as Ruben Amorim gets major boost

Man United's players started to arrive at Old Trafford at around 4pm ahead of Thursday night's Premier League clash with Southampton.

Politics

32 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

9 hours ago Motherwell dealt 'season ending' blow as boss Stuart Kettlewell provides a major injury update

The Fir Park club are without up to nine first-team stars for Saturday's Scottish Cup trip to St Johnstone

Economics

4 hours ago Moment TUI flight attendant unleashes furious rant at ‘abusive’ tourists

The crew member hit out at travellers on a flight between London Gatwick and Lanzarote in December 2023 after they allegedly targeted a British-Iranian family also on the plane.

Events

3 hours ago Female teacher 'began sleeping with boy when he was 11 and had his baby when he was 13'

A New Jersey elementary school teacher has been accused of sexually assaulting one of her students for four years and having his baby.

Politics

32 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

9 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

5 hours ago Man killed and woman in hospital after major blaze rips through Scottish property

An investigation has been launched into the cause of the fire

Events

4 hours ago Al Pacino was 'horrified' by nickname he was given on set so made major change

Hollywood legend Al Pacino was left 'horrified' by a nickname he was given on the set of a film in the 1990s - and it prompted him to make a drastic lifestyle change

Politics

36 hours ago Man mortified after secret Tesco purchases exposed to wife in Clubcard app

A man has been busted by his wife after his sneaky supermarket snack habit was exposed on her mobile phone.

Society

12 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

5 hours ago Kelyan Bokassa stabbing: Teen accused of boy's Woolwich murder appears in court

Kelyan Bokassa stabbing: Teen accused of boy's Woolwich murder appears in court  BBC.com

Events

12 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

5 hours ago Father's claim he accidentally killed daughter, 14, when he threw knife during kitchen play

Simon Vickers, 50, is accused of murdering his 14-year-old daughter Scarlett in the family's home in Darlington, Co Durham.

Events

4 hours ago Donald Trump's 'billionaires club' regime and net worths from Musk to Vince McMahon wife

Much of Trump’s platform has been positioned on securing the futures of working Americans, yet the business mogul’s key appointments set to shape his administration have wealth light years away from the average person

Politics

13 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

6 hours ago Black cop sues American Airlines for 'accusing him of trafficking white wife on honeymoon flight'

Anthony Williams, 63, claims he was racially profiled as he traveled from his home in Arizona to Florida with his new bride, white Russian national Katsiaryna Shasholka, 34.

Events

4 hours ago Major scientific discovery reveals women ruled Britain 2,000 years ago

DNA evidence suggests that Celtic women held held significant positions and political, military and social influence and enforce Roman tales of warrior queens on the isles

Politics

16 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

Economics

6 hours ago Jasmine Crockett accuses Nancy Mace of exploiting trans community to boost campaign coffers after heated clash

Democrat reignites feud with Republican after bitter House Oversight Committee row

Events

4 hours ago Bangladeshi and British politics collided to bring down Tulip Siddiq | Salil Tripathi

After allegations of corruption, the former government minister’s family legacy now lies in tatters in both countriesIt was unusual to see Muhammad Yunus, a widely respected Nobel laureate and the chief adviser of the unelected interim government of Bangladesh, taking aim at a British minister, accusing Tulip Siddiq of benefiting from “plain robbery” in his home country and calling for her to apologise. But once that happened, things moved swiftly: accusations against the beleaguered treasury minister swirled, she pulled out of an official delegation going to China, she referred herself to Laurie Magnus, the government’s adviser on ministerial standards, and finally this week she resigned from her post. (Siddiq “totally refutes” allegations of corruption.)This month, the Financial Times reported that Siddiq was given a two-bedroom central London flat by a developer closely associated with her aunt, Sheikh Hasina, the recently ousted longtime leader of Bangladesh. Siddiq had claimed ...

Politics

20 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

6 hours ago MP calls for Stuart Hogg to be stripped of MBE after admitting domestic abuse

Hogg was sentenced to a community payback order with one year of supervision after he admitted abusing his estranged wife.

Events

5 hours ago Scotland star's future not impacted by major new contract development for rival

Goalkeeper’s situation ‘separate’ after Clark agreed terms earlier in week

Politics

22 hours ago Ghislaine Maxwell's £3.2million townhouse where infamous picture of Prince Andrew 'with hand around Virginia Roberts' waist was taken' goes up for sale

The convicted sex trafficker's property, located in the upmarket neighbourhood of Belgravia, has gone on the market for £3.25million.

Economics

6 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

5 hours ago Sir Rod Stewart leaves King Charles in hysterics as the monarch pretends to poke the 80

King Charles met with Sir Rod Stewart and his wife Penny Lancaster at Dumfries House in Ayrshire on Wednesday to mark the 35th anniversary of the launch of The King's Foundation.

Politics

28 hours ago Shoppers are 'floored' by price of Ninja travel mug that keeps drinks at perfect temperature

Ninja's Sip Perfect Travel Mug has been a hit with shoppers - and the price is even more appealing thanks to a way to get the gadget for even cheaper than the January sale price

Economics

6 hours ago Youtuber found dead with hands and feet bound after Mexican cartel murder

The influencer was found dead with obvious signs of torture just hours after a Mexican drugs cartel dropped leaflets from a plane accusing him of working with a rival gang.

Events

5 hours ago Kanye West confuses fans with naked Pamela Anderson video after deleting skimpy snap of wife

Kanye West took to Instagram to share a throwback clip of Baywatch star Pamela Anderson presenting Hugh Hefner with a cake while only wearing a pair of high heels

Politics

29 hours ago Lloyds Banking Group: financial business to close major UK office handling fraud and customer service

The office, a key hub for fraud and customer support, is set to close this year 🚪

Economics

7 hours ago Arsenal: Police launch investigation into online abuse of Kai Havertz's wife

Mikel Arteta has condemned all abuse on social media

Events

5 hours ago Many colleges are settling antisemitism cases. Some Republicans blast 'toothless' agreements

Many colleges accused of tolerating antisemitism on their campuses have been settling with federal civil rights investigators in the weeks before the inauguration of President-elect Donald Trump, who urged a tougher response to campus protests against the war in Gaza

Politics

32 hours ago Millionaires lose war over neighbour's noisy wooden floor: Businessman and wife tried to force City banker in £1.1m flat upstairs to tear up 'unbearable' creaking floorboards

Businessman Sergey Grazhdankin, 44, and his wife, Maria, claimed their lives in a gated art deco development in West Kensington, London became 'torture' after new neighbours moved in.

Economics

7 hours ago Two brothers accused of attacking police at Manchester Airport appear in court charged with assault as their lawyer says they 'vehemently deny the allegations'

Mohammed Fahir Amaaz, 20, and Muhammed Amaad, 25, both face charges related to the fracas at Manchester Airport's Terminal Two building on July 23 last year.

Events

6 hours ago Donald Trump UK state visit he 'craves' must come with one key condition

Lib Dem leader Sir Ed Davey said Donald Trump's incoming US administration represents a 'threat to peace and security' across the world in major speech

Politics

34 hours ago United Airlines passenger fined £8.4k for urinating in seat after downing drug and alcohol cocktail

Zachary Greear, 34, forced a Newark-bound flight to be diverted to Dublin on Monday after he mixed the tranquilliser xanax with booze before becoming disprutive on the United Airlines flight

Economics

7 hours ago Microsoft app warning as Windows 10 users will see major change this year

This includes the popular Microsoft 365 suite, with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

Events