54 minutes ago The Middle East, inflation and Trump’s return – what will Biden’s legacy be? – podcast

After 15 months of war, a ceasefire deal in Gaza has been reached. In his farewell address to the nation, Joe Biden tried to convince the US public that it was just one of many successes he’d had in the White House. But is that how his time in office will be remembered? Jonathan Freedland speaks to the author Franklin Foer about Biden’s legacyArchive: CBS, PBS Newshour, CBS Chicago, CNC, WPLG Local 10, BBC Continue reading...

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8 hours ago Ryan Reynolds looks sheepish as he's seen for first time since new Justin Baldoni lawsuit against Blake Lively

Ryan Reynolds looked sheepish as he was seen for the first time on Thursday since Justin Baldoni filed a new lawsuit against him and wife Blake Lively .

Society

3 hours ago Liam Payne’s pal Roger Nores sues singer’s dad for £8million in death defamation claim

A close friend of the late singer Liam Payne has launched legal proceedings against the artist's father Geoff Payne, in an eye-watering £8 million lawsuit for defamation

Economics

4 hours ago The new Space Race: How Now Amazon tycoon Jeff Bezos rivals Elon Musk as he finally blasts into orbit

Amazon tycoon Jeff Bezos has successfully fired a rocket into orbit as he took a giant leap in his space race with Elon Musk.

Sport

37 minutes ago Taiwan’s first execution in five years sparks outcry: ‘Shocking and cruel’

Amnesty International urges Taiwan’s government to immediately halt any plans to carry out further executions

Events

7 hours ago Angelina Jolie quietly visited World Central Kitchen amid LA fires after Meghan and Harry were blasted for staging 'photo op'

The 49-year-old Oscar-winning actress wore casual clothing and her hair down with little makeup on as she pitched in with the World Central Kitchen.

Culture

8 hours ago Nasa astronaut trapped in space ventures outside for first time in months

This is the moment a Nasa astronaut trapped in space ventures outside for the first time in months.

Technology

84 minutes ago Russell Grant's horoscopes as Leo might realise it is time to think about health

Today's star signs as Libra feels more connected with family and Capricorn's imagination is in overdrive.

Science

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

It's time to get planning your next holiday

Transport

84 minutes ago Dear Coleen: I'm scared to give up my job, but it stops me from finding love

"It would help if you decided what you want for yourself in the next year – is it a new job with more personal time or is it a year out to focus on yourself?"

Politics

9 hours ago Liam Payne's father is being SUED for $10million for defamation by his late son's close friend who claims grieving dad has made him a scapegoat for his tragic death

Rogelio 'Roger' Nores was among the last people to see Liam Payne alive in Buenos Aires on October 16 last year before he fatally plunged from a third-floor hotel balcony.

Economics

16 hours ago I rejected Rangers and Celtic as player before shooting to Man United stardom – now I’d love to manage them

Regarded as one of the greatest defenders of all-time, the Dutchman is now cutting his teeth in management

Sport

46 minutes ago AP PHOTOS: Scrawled on walls of Assad's prisons, graffiti express fears, loves of tormented Syrians

Languishing in a dungeon cell of Syria’s then-ruler Bashar Assad, surrounded by death and torture, an unknown prisoner scrawled a verse of Arabic poetry on his cell wall -– an expression of pain and love.

Events

24 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

13 hours ago NASA's stranded astronaut leaves the ISS for first time in months... but there's a catch

Sunita Williams, one of NASA 's stranded astronauts, has finally left the International Space Station after being stuck inside for eight months. But there's a catch.

Technology

16 hours ago Lanarkshire locals encouraged to prioritise foot health thanks to NHS expert Podiatry Service

Cold weather can exacerbate foot problems, making it essential to seek timely advice and treatment.

Science

24 hours ago Archaeologists uncover Roman ‘service station’ during roadworks in Gloucester

The mutatio, on Ermin Street linking Silchester and Gloucester, would have provided a place for travellers to rest or change horsesAt Gloucester services on the M5, travellers are resting and refuelling, taking a break from the demands of the road.Just a few miles east, scores of archaeologists are completing a two-year project that has unearthed a forerunner of the site, a 2,000-year-old Roman take on the service station. Continue reading...

Transport

1 hour ago At 55 I finally discovered the unexpected secret for losing weight fast. Just 12 weeks later I'd not only lost 18kg but my skin was glowing too

Aged 55 and a long-time follower of a healthy diet, Dawn was suffering excruciating inflammation in her joints, a dull complexion and low energy. Then it changed.

Politics

11 hours ago Max Verstappen wanted in £1billion deal that would massively alter F1 landscape

Max Verstappen could be about to completely shake up Formula One with it reported the four-time world champion is close to joining a new team in a £1billion deal

Economics

17 hours ago Tyson Fury delivers second snub as boxer is spotted for first time since retiring

The former two-time heavyweight world champion was spotted in Lancashire just a few days after announcing his retirement from the sport of boxing

Sport

84 minutes ago Dad of Celtic fan killed on motorway after boarding wrong bus 'investigates death himself in hunt for answers'

John Burns, 22, died after he was struck by multiple vehicles on the M6 near Carlisle on September 14 last year.

Events

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

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

Technology

16 hours ago Man's life support switched off after hospital staff mistake him for another patient

David Wells, 69, was put on a life support machine in Vancouver, Washington, after choking on steak, but staff at the hospital called the wrong family to ask if they wanted it switched off

Science

2 hours ago Biden frets over fraying ‘guardrails,’ sad about failure to sell wins in final TV interview

President said he fears he ‘almost spent too much time on the policy, not enough time on the politics’

Politics

13 hours ago Fortnite Mechagodzilla and Kong – release time, price and every Monsterverse item in the new bundle

Godzilla's friends and foes have arrived in the Fortnite Item Shop as Kong and Mechagodzilla prepare to jump onto the island.

Economics

18 hours ago Britain is FINALLY joining the space race! First ever launch from UK soil gets the green light

The RFA One launch will blast off from SaxaVord Spaceport on Unst, the northernmost of the Shetland Islands.

Sport

1 hour ago Sepsis warning signs after death of TV legend death from elective surgery ‘gone wrong’

The British TV director reportedly died from sepsis after an elective surgery

Events

4 hours ago One in three Gen Z workers have called in sick over stress recently... and far more than their older colleagues

Workers under the age of 25 were more likely to need time off because of poor mental health caused by stress than any other age group.

Politics

14 hours ago Save £11 on Olaplex hair perfector loved by celebs like Kim Kardashian

The Olaplex No 3 Hair Perfector has been reduced to £17 in a limited time offer, saving you more than £11 on the hair treatment loved by celebs like Kim Kardashian

Economics

18 hours ago Vicky Michelle fights back tears live on Good Morning Britain as she pays heartfelt tribute to 'strong and inspiring' Linda Nolan after death from cancer aged 65

The actress, 74, appeared on the ITV show during Thursday's installment as she dubbed the songstress 'strong and inspiring'.

Sport

1 hour ago Review launched over antidepressants 'which have been linked to suicide' after Lady Gabriella Windsor's husband Thomas' death

Senior coroner Katy Skerrett raised concerns last week over whether there is 'adequate communication' regarding the risks of suicide with the drugs sertraline and citalopram

Events

4 hours ago Labour blasted over 'toothless' grooming probes: Ministers finally announce 'local reviews' into child abuse scandal

Yvette Cooper announced five local reviews into badly hit towns, as Labour backtracked after previously insisting that no new investigations were needed.

Politics

14 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

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

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

Sport

2 hours ago Sound of a meteorite hitting Earth captured for the first time – on a doorbell camera

The sound of a meteorite hitting Earth has been captured for the first time after striking a man’s home.

Events

4 hours ago Cover your ears! Millions of phone alert sirens to blast again as the Government repeats a test of its controversial emergency system

In line with a recommendation from the Covid inquiry regarding crisis preparation, alarms on 87 million devices will sound.

Politics

15 hours ago Boots slashes price of 'beautiful scent that lasts all day' with 'classy bottle' to just £24

The Versace Woman Ejson Eau de Parfum is usually priced at £66, but is on sale for just £24 for a limited time only, and has received dozens of glowing reviews

Economics

2 hours ago New lover of Kiena Dawes' abuser wished her a 'happy heavenly birthday' after her death

Ryan Wellings subjected Kiena Dawes, his vulnerable partner, to assault and years of domestic abuse and was jailed this week for assault and coercive and controlling behaviour

Events

4 hours ago Max George says he was 'sh***ing it' before his emergency heart operation as the Wanted star shares a look back at his time in hospital

The Wanted singer, 36, had a pacemaker fitted after being admitted to the hospital in December after experiencing issues with his heart.

Politics

15 hours ago Aston Martin target Max Verstappen in £1BILLION deal for Red Bull's four

Aston Martin are telling potential sponsors that Max Verstappen will join them in their ambitious bid to win the world title, in a £1billion deal that would be one of the biggest in the history of sport.

Economics

2 hours ago Civil rights investigation finds pattern of excessive force by Louisiana State Police

The Louisiana State Police for years have used excessive force during arrests and vehicle pursuits

Events

5 hours ago BBC Question Time: Fiona Bruce skewers Nadine Dorries about 'attack on leader'

When Fiona Bruce asked former Conservative MP Nadine Dorries her thoughts on Kemi Badenoch, the politician squirmed - much to the amusement of the Question Time audience

Politics

17 hours ago The 22 top destinations to travel to NOW for winter sun (some for under £1,000 per week)

Who doesn't long for sunshine at this time of year, especially after the glacial temperatures of early January, with weeks of wind, rain and more deep freezes stretching interminably ahead?

Economics

3 hours ago Naomi Watts' heartbreaking tribute to David Lynch after his death at 78

Australian actress Naomi Watts has penned a heartfelt tribute to director David Lynch.

Events

5 hours ago I catch cheating husbands and wives for a living and there's a sneaky tell

If you're suspicious of your partner having an affair, an Australian private investigator has revealed the number one sign of cheating to look out for - and it's a tiny ATM detail everyone misses.

Politics

18 hours ago One of Notting Hill’s prettiest houses is on the market for £1.25 million

One of Notting Hill’s prettiest houses is on the market for £1.25 million  Time Out London

Economics

3 hours ago Arrested South Korean president Yoon Suk Yeol stays silent as detention deadline looms

Lawyers say impeached president will not attend questioning, with investigators expected to seek warrant to extend his detentionSouth Korea’s arrested president, Yoon Suk Yeol, will not attend a new round of questioning by investigators on Friday, his lawyer said, as authorities face an imminent deadline to obtain a warrant to extend his detention or release the embattled leader.In order to hold Yoon in custody for longer, investigators are expected on Friday to ask a court to approve a detention warrant for up to 20 days, legal experts said. Continue reading...

Events

7 hours ago The 'paradise' next to Auschwitz: MailOnline is given exclusive tour of Nazi Rudolf Höss' real

EXCLUSIVE: The house at 88 Legionow Street is imposing and ugly on the outside, but functional and spacious within. Visitors really notice the blast of warm air when they walk through the door.

Politics

18 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 My older brother drank himself to death. That's why I loathe Dry January and don't always trust the motives of those who feel the need to do it

We're halfway through the first month of 2025 and the virtue-signalling chatter has already reached an irritating peak. I'm talking, of course, about Dry January.

Events

7 hours ago London Underground passenger who fell on Tube tracks was run over by four trains after going unnoticed

The Rail Accident Investigation Branch spoke about the risk of reduced attention due to the automation of Tube trains

Politics

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

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

Economics

3 hours ago Moment woman 'hits female officer in the face and lashes out at other cops' in violent outburst at train station

Officers attempted to restrain a female passenger on the train that had stopped at Birmingham New Street Station.

Events

7 hours ago The Traitors 2025: viewers spot ‘timely’ David Lynch reference in BBC show

The Traitors fans spot nod to David Lynch - hours after his death 😭

Politics

22 hours ago CCTV images released after two tram station workers assaulted in three days

People are being urged to come forward

Economics

4 hours ago Lady Gabriella Windsor's husband Thomas' death sparks review over antidepressants 'which have been linked to suicide'

Senior coroner Katy Skerrett raised concerns last week over whether there is 'adequate communication' regarding the risks of suicide with the drugs sertraline and citalopram

Events

8 hours ago Grooming inquiry timetable will bring ‘fundamental change’, say campaigners

Yvette Cooper said that the Government would lay out a clear timetable by Easter for implementing the recommendations in the IICSA’s final report.

Politics

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

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

Economics

4 hours ago Inside David Lynch's heartbreaking health battle as he couldn't walk across a room' before death at 78

The legendary filmmaker, whose work included the movie Mulholland Drive and the series Twin Peaks, had been left homebound by his struggle with emphysema after smoking from the age of eight on.

Events

8 hours ago Hollywood pays tribute to David Lynch: ‘A singular, visionary dreamer’

Steven Spielberg, Naomi Watts, Nicolas Cage, Kyle MacLachlan and others share their respects for film-maker who died this week at 78David Lynch, Twin Peaks and Mulholland Drive director, dies aged 78David Lynch: the great American surrealist who made experimentalism mainstreamActors and directors have been paying tribute to the director David Lynch, who died this week at the age of 78.The death of Lynch, whose works include Twin Peaks and Mulholland Drive, was announced by his family on Facebook earlier on Thursday. “There’s a big hole in the world now that he’s no longer with us,” they wrote. “But, as he would say: ‘Keep your eye on the donut and not on the hole.’” Continue reading...

Politics

5 hours ago David Lynch death: Steven Spielberg, Kyle MacLachlan, Naomi Watts and more pay tribute to auteur

Collaborators including Nicolas Cage and Lara Flynn Boyle have shared their thoughts on the director’s death

Events

9 hours ago Luke Littler plays for first time as world champion as PDC star humbled in Bahrain

Luke Littler, who became the World Darts Champion earlier this month - began his defence of the Bahrain Darts Masters on Thursday night as he took Lourence Ilagan

Politics

5 hours ago David Lynch tributes: Twin Peaks actor Kyle MacLachlan leads stars remembering director after his death aged 78

Kyle MacLachlan led the celebrities paying emotional tributes to David Lynch following his death aged 78 .

Events

9 hours ago Transatlantic slavery’s role in shaping Manchester to be explored in exhibition

Joint project between Guardian and city’s Science and Industry Museum will open in early 2027The role transatlantic enslavement played in shaping Manchester is at the heart of a new exhibition developed in partnership by the Guardian and the city’s Science and Industry Museum.The exhibition is the first time the museum, which tells the story of Manchester’s transformation into the world’s first industrial city, has put the links between enslaved African people, cotton and the city at the centre of a display. Continue reading...

Politics

6 hours ago Urgent warning as two children 'grabbed by strangers' in separate abduction attempts

The horrors happened within a six-mile radius near two schools - Flixton Girls School and Moorlands Junior School - across Greater Manchester and both are being investigated

Events

9 hours ago Love Island All Stars’ Elma Pazar relationship status with former island bestie Maura Higgins

Elma was eliminated after just a few days, yet Maura Higgins who she came in with made a much bigger splash during her time in the villa - but has their friendship stood the test of time?

Politics

6 hours ago David Lynch wished for 'everyone to be free of disease' in his final public appearance before his death at 78

The legendary, eccentric filmmaker had to do so remotely as he became homebound relying on supplemental oxygen after being diagnosed with emphysema in 2020

Events

9 hours ago Tyson Fury set for urgent retirement talks after claims that 'decision can change'

Two-time heavyweight champion Tyson Fury took to social media on Monday to confirm his decision to retire from boxing, but Saudi boxing chief Turki Alalshikh is determined to hold talks with the 'Gypsy King' over a potential u-turn

Politics

6 hours ago David Lynch death: Steven Spielberg, Kyle MacLachlan, Nicolas Cage and more pay tribute to auteur

The ‘Eraserhead’ and ‘Elephant Man’ director was described as ‘the first populist surrealist’

Events

10 hours ago Hollyoaks fans all say same thing as they 'work out' Nana McQueen's exit storyline

Hollyoaks fans have "worked out" how Nana McQueen will exit the Channel 4 soap following the news of Diane Langton's tragic death

Politics

6 hours ago Sara Sharif's father and stepmother to lodge appeal against sentences for murder

Sara Sharif's father, stepmum and uncle have all made an application to appeal against their sentences - after being found guilty of torturing the 10-year-old to death in August 2023

Events