43 minutes ago Village People think YMCA will 'unite the world' after Donald Trump backlash

The Village People, the group behind iconic hit YMCA, think their song will help heal divides in the USA after a backlash about their decision to perform it at Donald Trump's inauguration

Politics

6 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

3 hours ago Arsenal's dream new XI with £83m striker signed and Bukayo Saka back in contention

Arsenal just about remain in contention for the Premier League title following Wednesday’s win against Tottenham and have now been linked with Viktor Gyokeres and Nico Williams

Economics

5 hours ago Bayern issue transfer update as Chelsea look to swap Christopher Nkunku for Mathys Tel

The two forwards have been linked with swapping places

Sport

57 minutes ago Emmerdale fans 'rumble' terrifying new serial killer amid multiple exits

There could be another killer twist on the way if a fan theory is correct, as numerous exits being revealed and teased led to suspicions there is a serial killer in the village

Events

5 hours ago Bride reveals harrowing words her husband muttered after they married that proved the relationship was doomed

The bride claimed her husband said something to her right after they tied the knot that completely ruined their wedding day... and let her know that their marriage was doomed.

Culture

36 hours ago Princess of Wales tells patient she 'got so attached' to her chemotherapy port as she battled cancer and 'hesitated' when medics said it could be removed

The Princess of Wales had been animatedly talking to 45-year-old patient Katherine Field during an emotional visit yesterday to the Royal Marsden Hospital in Chelsea, South West London.

Science

50 minutes ago Trump’s official portrait claims to ‘go hard’. Vance just looks stunned he pulled this off

The president-elect’s pose says: here’s a man you can’t get rid of easily. The new vice-president’s says: ‘Can you believe this?’It’s possible that you have seen far more of Donald Trump’s face than you’d like in recent months. But if you haven’t, then I’ve got great news: the president-elect’s official portrait has now been released. This morning, Trump’s transition team shared official portraits of the incoming president and his vice president-elect, JD Vance, before their inauguration next week. “Official Portraits Released – And They Go Hard ????” an accompanying statement from the Trump team proclaimed.So just how hard do they go? You can rate them for yourself, but Trump’s somewhat untraditional pose is certainly trying to project “tough guy”. He’s got one eye squinted menacingly and a grim, defiant look on his face. The pose is strikingly similar to his famous mugshot from 2023. Continue reading...

Politics

22 hours ago Justice Samuel Alito asks Pornhub's lawyers absurd question in viral video

Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito turned heads during a First Amendment case on Wednesday when he asked an absurd, and unexpected, question of the case's lawyer.

Society

5 hours ago Toyota's truck division Hino to pay $1.6 billion as part of emissions scandal

A Toyota subsidiary has agreed to pay more than $1.6 billion and plead guilty for violations related to the submission of false and fraudulent engine emission testing and fuel consumption data to regulators and the illicit smuggling of engines into the United States

Economics

5 hours ago Kieran Tierney trips Celtic transfer alarm as purring Declan Rice has Arsenal fans demanding Arteta plays trump card

The boyhood fan looks to be inching towards a sensational move back to Celtic Park

Sport

93 minutes ago David Lynch tributes: Ron Howard, James Gunn and others remember Twin Peaks director after his death aged 78

Celebrities including Ron Howard and James Gunn have paid tribute to Hollywood icon David Lynch following his death aged 78.

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30 hours ago Marriage equality and a giant weather vane: photos of the day – Wednesday

The Guardian’s picture editors select photographs from around the world Continue reading...

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41 hours ago Patients left in pain and indignity at Welsh emergency department says damning report

Overcrowding in the waiting room and reception 'continues to compromise patient privacy, dignity, and access to timely care' a report has found

Science

80 minutes ago DeSantis says Trump told him while golfing that inflation wasn’t really the No. 1 issue that got him elected

‘The number one reason why he got elected, he said, was because of the immigration and the border issue,’ DeSantis says of Trump

Politics

23 hours ago Chaos ensues after bride books one taxi to take 100 wedding guests home

‘This could have worked if she gave you scheduled times to leave, but otherwise ’

Society

6 hours ago Jared Kushner gets the green light on his $1.4 billion luxury hotel project in Albania

Project involves building luxury hotel complex at small abandoned military base on island off Albanian coast

Economics

6 hours ago Football Daily | Spurs live down to underdog billing as Arsenal paint town red

Sign up now! Sign up now! Sign up now? Sign up now!Since comfortably beating Aston Villa at the start of November, Tottenham Hotspur have won only two of the 11 Premier League matches they’ve contested. Well, played in or at least turned up for. Indeed, a good lawyer might argue that technically they haven’t really won any because one of the aforementioned victories came against peak b@nter era Manchester City, while not even Spurs were capable of doing anything other than swat the current Southampton rabble aside, a feat that is not so much something to be proud of, but more the equivalent of helping yourself to the pennies covering a dead man’s eyes. Having taken just eight points from their previous 10 games, Ange Postecoglou’s knack-depleted team went into Wednesday night’s north London derby as firm underdogs and duly lived down to their billing.I would never dare doubt the accuracy and reliability of statistics from Big Website, but some of the match stats from the Holsten Pil...

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1 hour ago Maureen Nolan breaks her silence after her sister Linda's death with emotional tribute and confirms cancer wasn't her cause of death

Maureen Nolan has broken her silence after her sister Linda's death at the age of 65 on Wednesday.  

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30 hours ago Leo Woodall is totally transformed in trailer for Apple TV+’s twisty new conspiracy thriller

Netflix star Leo Woodall is set to lead the cast of upcoming AppleTV+ series Prime Target, a conspiracy thriller that sees the actor in a very different role to Dexter Mayhew.

Culture

44 hours ago Princess Kate pictured in three touching moments as she meets fellow cancer patients

Princess Kate, who confirmed she is now in remission following her cancer diagnosis last year, returned to the hospial - Royal Marsden in Chelsea, southwest London - where she had treatment

Science

90 minutes ago Emmerdale return 'sealed' for another Tate after Joe's telling comment to Kim

Emmerdale's Joe Tate made a comment to Kim Tate on the ITV soap on Thursday night that will no doubt hint at a return for a past character, amid a revenge theory

Politics

31 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

6 hours ago M&S' £65 Chelsea boots that shoppers say are 'so comfortable' and perfect for winter

The Leather Chelsea Round Toe Ankle Boots from Marks and Spencer are a must-have for winter as they are "selling fast" with shoppers who say they are "comfy from first wear"

Economics

9 hours ago Everything can change in two games – David Raya sure Arsenal can catch Liverpool

The Gunners moved to within four points of the Reds by beating Tottenham on Wednesday night.

Sport

2 hours ago Families of hostages held in Gaza say they are in agony over ceasefire delays

Relatives of some of 98 still believed held by Hamas describe being in limbo but remain ‘cautiously optimistic’Middle East crisis – live updatesFamilies of hostages being held in Gaza have said delays to the ceasefire and hostage deal have left them in limbo and agony.Relatives of some of the 98 hostages still believed to be held by Hamas reacted with “guarded optimism” to the truce announced by Qatar and the US on Wednesday, but a vote by the Israeli cabinet has been delayed by the Israeli prime minister until Friday, saying Hamas must accept “all elements of the agreement”. Continue reading...

Events

33 hours ago Adam Thomas addresses Love Island fix claims after brother Scott 'secretly entered show'

Waterloo Road star Adam Thomas revealed on This Morning on Wednesday how he felt about his twin brother Scott appearing on this year’s Love Island: All Stars

Culture

97 minutes ago Pelosi skips out on Trump inauguration days after Michelle Obama backs out

Former House Speaker has a notoriously frosty relationship with Trump, who has mocked her as ‘Crazy Nancy’

Politics

33 hours ago Horrified bride told she has cancer on wedding day despite doctor saying she was 'too fat'

Claire Boulton, 47, discovered she had cancer on her wedding day as the nurse called while she was sat in a salon, after saying she had felt unwell for several years before

Society

6 hours ago Gaza deal should benefit Netanyahu in short term, but he is critically exposed

Israeli PM must appease his coalition to avoid fresh elections, as well as reckoning with unpredictable TrumpMiddle East crisis – live updatesThe nature of Israel’s febrile coalition politics has long favoured theatrics. The standing and psychology of its prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, adds a further element of panic and cynical calculation.All those characteristics were in evidence as Israel and Hamas edged towards a ceasefire deal, particularly in Netanyahu’s struggle to triangulate his portrayal of an agreement that has the potential to damage him politically. Continue reading...

Economics

11 hours ago Chelsea in talks to avoid points deduction over secret transfer payments made under Roman Abramovich

Club in talks with Premier League over financial settlement over alleged rule breaches 10 years ago

Sport

3 hours ago The Guardian view on Biden’s warning of oligarchy: Trump and the malefactors of wealth | Editorial

The outgoing president was right, in his farewell address, to warn of the dangers posed by the billionaires around the tableAristocrats are “the most difficult Animals to manage, of anything in the whole Theory and practice of Government. They will not suffer themselves to be governed,” John Adams warned, writing after his presidency. Banning titles was insufficient; a few would still be distinguished by birth or, especially, wealth. The problem was not just their ability to buy political favours but the grip that their money had on people’s minds.Economic and political power entwine everywhere. Fear of the rich’s outsized influence has existed throughout US history. Yet at times the relationship becomes especially stark and threatening. On Wednesday, Joe Biden evoked the 19th-century Gilded Age and the robber barons – who crushed competitors, exploited workers, bought judges and politicians, and flaunted wealth – in his warning against oligarchs. Continue reading...

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1 hour ago Trump taps Hollywood ‘ambassadors’ to be his industry ‘eyes and ears’; Official portrait revealed: Live

President-elect says Mel Gibson, Sylvester Stallone and Jon Voight will report to him on movie business

Politics

34 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

7 hours ago Why Chelsea changed their mind on Marc Guehi deal despite secret transfer clause

Chelsea were considering a January move for Marc Guehi but the finances involved in the transfer put them off despite them effectively having a discount due to clauses in the Crystal Palace defender's contract

Economics

13 hours ago Mikel Arteta gives Rio Ferdinand response he wanted to Arsenal transfer question

Arsenal stepped up in attack against Tottenham on Wednesday night as Leandro Trossard scored to inspire a 2-1 win in the North London Derby, but Mikel Arteta will know he still needs more depth up front

Sport

3 hours ago More than 80 Palestinians killed by Israeli strikes since ceasefire announcement, Gaza civil defence agency says – live

US secretary of state Antony Blinken says he is ‘confident’ ceasefire will happen; Israeli cabinet to convene on Friday morning to ratify the dealThe devastating impact of 15 months of war on GazaHow Trump loomed over Gaza ceasefire negotiationsKey mediator Qatar said that 33 hostages held by Hamas in Gaza would be released in the first stage of a ceasefire deal aimed at ending the war in the Palestinian territory.Israel earlier said it would release about 1,000 Palestinian prisoners in the first stage of a Gaza truce agreement, Israeli and Palestinian sources reported Tuesday. Continue reading...

Events

1 hour ago Kick it Out demands clarity from Fifa over action on Enzo Fernández video

Video from July 2024 shows Argentina players chantingKick it Out chief writes to Gianni Infantino and ConmebolKick It Out has demanded clarity from the Fifa president, Gianni Infantino, over what action his organisation is taking over alleged discriminatory chanting involving the Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernández and other Argentina players.Fernández, who turns 24 on Friday, posted a video of himself and some of his Argentina teammates singing a derogatory song about French players of African origin in the wake of his side’s Copa América victory last July. Continue reading...

Politics

34 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

11 hours ago Mathys Tel to Chelsea: Vincent Kompany reveals motivation for surprise decision as Blues dealt transfer blow

The teenager climbed off the bench to register an assist in a huge win for Bayern Munich

Economics

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

Gunners ready to splash more cash as huge deal agreed

Sport

3 hours ago In Ange we trust? Why Spurs should risk potential failure and back Postecoglou | Max Rushden

Critics misunderstand the Australian’s past achievements and would be better off directing their ire at Daniel LevyIn the buildup to the north London derby the former Tottenham goalkeeper Paul Robinson repeated a line that almost every pundit/journalist/fan has used this season: “With Spurs, you don’t know what you’re going go get.” The trouble is it feels increasingly – especially in the league – that you know exactly what you’re going to get.Wednesday night appeared entirely predictable. Watching two great young prospects, Djed Spence and Archie Gray, play the ball to each other, slowly but surely progressing it backwards towards their own corner flag before giving away possession/a throw/a corner with almost no other options, seemed like a very limited and dispiriting choose your own adventure. Continue reading...

Events

2 hours ago Donald Trump’s Treasury pick says US should boost sanctions on Russian oil

Scott Bessent also tells US senators to extend tax cuts or face ‘economic calamity’

Politics

36 hours ago London travel news LIVE: Elizabeth line, Northern Line and Heathrow Express hit by severe delays during rush hour

Thousands of Londoners are facing a difficult commute on Wednesday morning as a signalling fault has affected the Elizabeth line and Heathrow Express.

Society

12 hours ago This Gaza ceasefire deal is a fragile thing, beset by strongman egos. But it is our best hope yet | Simon Tisdall

Netanyahu, with Trump waiting in the wings, has no interest in lasting peace. From these beginnings must come political change – and a reckoning At last! The yearned-for Israel-Hamas ceasefire-for-hostages deal is finally happening. It is welcome. Like thin ice covering deep waters, it is scarily fragile, prone to crack under the slightest pressure. And it is desperately, lethally overdue. Tens of thousands of Palestinians, and many Israelis, have died since last May, when US president Joe Biden first set out the parameters of this agreement. Civilians are still being killed in Israeli airstrikes that have actually intensified since the two sides grudgingly initialled the deal in Qatar.Palestinians in Gaza and elsewhere are naturally relieved these merciless Israeli bombardments will soon stop. But celebrations are tempered by fears about the future, and by deep grief and anger over the still terrifying present and immediate past. According to Gaza health ministry figures, more than...

Economics

20 hours ago Nottingham Forest star's admission on Liverpool transfer after starring against Reds

Murillo's impressive displays at the back for Forest have turned heads, with the likes of Liverpool, Chelsea and Arsenal previously linked with a move for the 22-year-old in the past.

Sport

4 hours ago Crazy P frontwoman Danielle Moore was struggling with 'punishing' perimenopause symptoms and felt 'burned out' from 'hectic work schedule' before she took her own life aged 52, inquest hears

Danielle Moore, 52, was due to celebrate her eighth wedding anniversary on the weekend after she died, Birmingham Coroner's Court heard today.

Events

2 hours ago Donald Trump vows to help ‘troubled’ Hollywood with Mel Gibson, Jon Voight and Sylvester Stallone

Donald Trump wants to make Hollywood “bigger, better and stronger” and has chosen Mel Gibson, Jon Voight and Sylvester Stallone to help

Politics

38 hours ago London travel news LIVE: Overground's Mildmay line part suspended as delays hit Heathrow Express

Thousands of Londoners are facing a difficult commute on Wednesday morning as a signalling fault has affected the Elizabeth line and Heathrow Express.

Society

19 hours ago Chelsea transfer news: Embarrassment as Blues may have blocked own Marc Guehi deal

Marc Guehi is a name that Chelsea have been linked with after initially selling him to Palace for around £18m and became their No 1 defensive target in January, but a deal now looks unlikely

Economics

22 hours ago The Traitors fans 'scared' as they predict brutal twist ahead of final

The Traitors UK viewers were left fearing more drama ahead on the BBC series, after a telling comment made by host Claudia Winkleman on Wednesday night's episode

Sport

5 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 More than a dozen Democratic AGs say they'll defend gun regulations ahead of Trump's 2nd term

More than a dozen Democratic state attorneys general said Thursday they plan to defend two gun regulations now being challenged in court, including one banning devices that enable semiautomatic guns to fire more quickly

Politics

19 hours ago Katie Price continues to spark concern over drastic weight loss in 'worrying' new clip after hitting back at Ozempic rumours

The 46-year-old former glamour model shared a clip on Wednesday promoting her friend's clothing brand, JYY London, while wearing a burgundy co-ord.

Economics

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

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

Sport

6 hours ago Everton’s plan to cut short Armando Broja loan hits hitch with Chelsea

Chelsea ask for total loan cost to be paid before returnStriker is injured and set to miss most of rest of season Everton’s attempt to cut short Armando Broja’s loan has hit complications with Chelsea wanting compensation to take the striker back.David Moyes, the new Everton manager, confirmed his club were exploring the possibility of terminating Broja’s season-long loan after he was ruled out for 10 to 12 weeks with ankle ligament damage. Everton have used their full allocation of four loan signings this season and, with profitability and sustainability rules restricting their January budget, want to create space for another temporary transfer. Continue reading...

Events

2 hours ago Trump names Mel Gibson, Jon Voight and Sylvester Stallone as Hollywood ‘special ambassadors’

Duties remain unclear for the three actors, who are Trump supporters and are no strangers to controversyDonald Trump has tapped three of his longstanding celebrity supporters – Mel Gibson, Jon Voight and Sylvester Stallone – to purportedly make Hollywood “stronger than ever before” as “special ambassadors” to the movie capital.The president-elect announced the new appointments, whose duties remain unclear, on Truth Social on Thursday, four days before his inauguration. “It is my honor to announce Jon Voight, Mel Gibson, and Sylvester Stallone, to be Special Ambassadors to a great but very troubled place, Hollywood, California,” he wrote. Continue reading...

Politics

25 hours ago Chelsea hope for financial deal with Premier League over secret transfer payments

Current owners discovered irregularities during takeoverSources confident Chelsea will avoid points deductionChelsea are negotiating with the Premier League over a financial settlement related to secret payments for transfers made during Roman Abramovich’s ownership.A financial settlement is seen as the likeliest outcome as the club’s current owners, Todd Boehly and Clearlake Capital, discovered the irregularities during the takeover process in May 2022 and reported them to the Premier League and Uefa. Continue reading...

Economics

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

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

Sport

7 hours ago From LA wildfires to hurricanes, immigrants help rebuild after disasters. Trump may deport many

After disasters like the wildfires in Los Angeles happen, much of the rebuilding work is done by Latino immigrant workers, many in the country illegally

Events

2 hours ago Mel Gibson, Sylvester Stallone and Jon Voight join Trump administration

‘These three very talented people will be my eyes and ears, and I will get done what they suggest,’ Trump says

Politics

26 hours ago Hisense's 43" 4K smart TV price has been slashed by £200 on Amazon in limited time deal

Amazon has slashed the price of the Hisense 43" 4K smart TV in its January sale, with the TV boasting Dolby Vision HDR, an adaptive light sensor, and easy access to apps

Economics

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

Gunners strike huge deal to kick off January transfer window

Sport

7 hours ago British dog walker for Hollywood stars rescues 100 horses from LA wildfires despite tremendous risk to her safety

Thea Creasy, 45, who has lived in Los Angeles for 20 years, led a heroic mission to usher horses to safety amid the devastating Los Angeles wildfires.

Events

2 hours ago Giuliani says he has settled defamation dispute and will keep Florida condo

Trump ally says he has reached deal with election workers he defamed and will not have to turn over key possessions Rudy 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 mayor failed to show up in court.Giuliani later shared on X that he had “reached a resolution of the litigation with the plaintiffs that will result in a satisfaction of the plaintiffs’ judgment”. Continue reading...

Politics

32 hours ago US inflation ticks up in December and remains above Fed’s 2% target rate

Consumer price index rose at annual rate of 2.9% and while Trump promised to cut prices he now says it will be hardInflation ticked up across the US last month, according to the last report on consumer prices under the Biden administration.Donald Trump has promised to bring prices down for millions of Americans. But while price rises have slowed sharply since their post-pandemic peak of 9.1%, the pace of inflation remains higher than the Federal Reserve’s target rate of 2% per annum. Continue reading...

Economics

29 hours ago Transfer news LIVE: Arsenal eye novel Zubimendi payment plan, Man Utd exit agreement near, Man City blow

The transfer window is in full swing with clubs in the Premier League and across Europe seeking deals

Sport

7 hours ago Revealed: Paul Danan's touching act of kindness as he recovered from drug addiction before his death aged 46

After spending time in LA to become a Hollywood star, Paul spent his final years focusing on a cause very close to his heart - in a final touching act of kindness.

Events

3 hours ago Professor fired after calling US a ‘racist fascist country’ in email to students after Trump’s win

James Bowley fired by Millsaps College in Mississippi for telling class after Trump’s victory that he needed ‘time to mourn’

Politics

32 hours ago Mike Tyson splurges £11million on stunning Florida mansion after Jake Paul payday

Mike Tyson has reportedly spent £11million on a new mansion in a prestigious part of Florida after his defeat to Jake Paul in November, with the property even boasting access to a private lake

Economics

30 hours ago Enzo Maresca’s constant tinkering is not helping a key problem at Chelsea

Maresca got big decisions wrong against Bournemouth as defensive issues hurt Chelsea again

Sport

7 hours ago Centuries of fusion predate the marriage of ingredients in this Japanese Italian Wedding Soup

Many Americans think Japanese fusion is a dining craze from the 1980s

Events

3 hours ago Get ready for an even bigger chill. Siberian air to make Trump swearing

The vast majority of Americans are about to get an extended taste of frigid Siberian weather

Politics

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

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

Economics

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

Gunners strike huge deal to kick off January transfer window

Sport

7 hours ago ‘A flood of disinformation’: rumors and lies abound amid ongoing LA wildfires

Disasters have long led to misinformation as people grasp for control, but the consequences can be life and deathThe Hollywood sign was not on fire. Firefighters weren’t using women’s purses to put out fires. A fish is not responsible for the blazes. The Los Angeles fire department didn’t see big budget cuts. The fires were not started deliberately as some kind of mass plot related to high-speed rail or the 2028 Olympics. Firefighting efforts did not include spraying a mood stabilizer into the air to put locals into a trance. Diversity measures are not to blame.Fires are still burning in Los Angeles, and with them has come a near-constant stream of rumors, half-truths, conspiracy theories and outright lies. Natural disasters have long led to the spread of misinformation as people try to make sense of destruction and grasp for control when the world around them is destroyed. In the aftermath of the disaster, a lot is still unknown: what caused it, what could have prevented it, who co...

Events

3 hours ago Trump’s ‘energy tsar’ says US will lose ‘AI arms race’ without fossil fuels

Doug Burgum claims American reliance on renewable energy will hinder national security and boost China

Politics

34 hours ago US inflation likely remained elevated last month, threatening interest rate cuts

U.S. inflation likely worsened last month on the back of higher prices for gas, eggs, and used cars, a trend that could make it less likely that the Federal Reserve will cut its key interest rate much this year

Economics

36 hours ago Sam Thompson supported by fans as he 'fights tears' after ditching UK with Marvin Humes

The former Made in Chelsea star took to social media with a couple of pictures from their recent visit to the Caribbean

Sport

7 hours ago I knew one day I’d have to watch powerful men burn the world down – I just didn’t expect them to be such losers | Rebecca Shaw

Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg’s desperation to be cool as they suck up to Donald Trump is so cringe it makes my skin crawlI don’t know if anyone else has noticed this but everything seems to be going down the tubes quite fast. And not fun tubes, like at a waterpark. The “ending in shit” kind. The issues are complicated, the reasons diverse, but there are a few culprits who have been making themselves extremely visible.Alongside those holding political office, tech gragillionnaires (I had to invent a new number) like Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg obviously wield huge global influence with their computers and numbers and whatnot. There has been a lot written about them and there will be more, as they continue to shape the world and win favour with Donald Trump. Big, scary, probably ruinous things lie ahead. But I’m here to discuss the smaller part. The insult to injury, the sprinkling of salt in the wound. Continue reading...

Events

3 hours ago Drug used in federal executions under Trump may cause 'unnecessary pain and suffering,' Garland says

The Justice Department is rescinding its protocol for federal executions that allowed for single-drug lethal injections with pentobarbital

Politics

34 hours ago Transfer news LIVE: Arsenal set to sign Zubimendi, Liverpool miss out on £65m deal, Man Utd open to sales

The transfer window is in full swing with clubs in the Premier League and across Europe seeking deals

Economics

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

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

Sport

9 hours ago Scots pensioner dies at Hamilton house as forensics seen scouring property

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

Events

3 hours ago RICHARD LITTLEJOHN: If the Democrats are in despair about Trump, they should have thought twice about running a dribbling basket case

At midday on Monday, Washington time, Joe Biden will be put out of his misery. Not a moment too soon, for the free world.

Politics

34 hours ago Slower UK inflation relieves pressure on Rachel Reeves as financial markets calm

The cost of Government borrowing eased on Wednesday morning in a tentative sign of relief among traders after more heightened economic concerns.

Economics

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

Gunners strike huge deal to kick off January transfer window

Sport

9 hours ago ‘I realised we’re such hypocrites’: how growing numbers of US veterans were moved to protest over Gaza

As images of the war flooded social media and news reports, disillusioned ex-military personnel increased their efforts to pressurise the administration to stop arming IsraelOf the protesters who were forcibly bundled out of the hearing for Donald Trump’s defence secretary nominee Pete Hegseth at the Senate’s armed services committee on Tuesday, two were notable for their jackets.With “US military” stitched over one breast pocket and their surnames on the other, Greg Stoker and Josephine Guilbeau are among thousands of veterans who have become a loud and visible presence in America’s anti-war movement. Continue reading...

Events

4 hours ago Trump recreates mugshot in official portrait; Nancy Pelosi and Michelle Obama to skip inauguration: Live updates

President-elect says estranged first-term veterans like Mike Pence, John Bolton, and Nikki Haley will not be welcome in White House

Politics

34 hours ago Keir Starmer 'pushes for US trade deal with Donald Trump' as he scrambles to get growth back into UK economy

The Prime Minister used yesterday's Cabinet meeting to outline his aim of striking a 'partnership' with America under Mr Trump to 'advance our economic growth'.

Economics

9 hours ago Trump lists old allies banned from jobs in new administration as he attempts to take ceasefire credit: Live

President-elect says estranged first term veterans like Mike Pence, John Bolton and Nikki Haley will not be welcomed back in latest Truth Social diatribe

Events

38 hours ago How an AI Brad Pitt fraudster convinced woman to split with millionaire husband and fund ‘cancer treatment’

Computer-generated fake of the Fight Club star tricked the victim into thinking he was hospitalised with kidney cancer and Angelina Jolie was blocking access to his fortune

Economics

9 hours 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

Events