13 minutes ago Ruben Amorim identifies Man Utd's major problem after star spotted in angry reaction

Ruben Amorim refuses to criticise misfiring striker Rasmus Hojlund, whose streak without finding the net now stretches to eight games across all competitions for Manchester United

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62 minutes ago UK ‘protects money more than children’ amid push for sexual abuse reporting law

Independent crossbench peer Baroness Grey-Thompson said there have been mandatory reporting laws for money laundering for 23 years.

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13 minutes ago Tony Slattery's fans raise £20k in funeral fundraiser after star's addiction left him bankrupt

Former Have I Got News For You panelist Tony Slattery passed away earlier this week and a fundraising page has been met with hundreds of donations in the days since the news broke

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2 hours ago David Lynch leaves poignant final message to fans in last public appearance before death

David Lynch wished for "everyone to be free from disease" in his final public appearance before his death aged 78.

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29 minutes ago Fire at one of the world's largest battery plants in California forces evacuations

Hundreds of people have been ordered to evacuate and part of Highway 1 in Northern California has been closed due to a major fire at one of the world’s largest battery storage plants

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3 hours ago The Chase contestants make show's history with biggest ever win beating Shaun Wallace record

The Chase has seen some huge wins over the years, but back in September, two contestants managed to secure a whopping £100,000 prize - the biggest in the show's history.

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22 hours ago 70% of Brits want ban on animal testing for medical research, poll reveals

Campaigners Herbie’s Law, named after a 14-year-old rescued beagle, say it would prompt a ‘decade of change’ and set an ambition of phasing out animal experiments by 2035

Science

3 hours ago Manchester Airport issues major update for easyJet passengers flying this week

A change has been made to the airline's departures

Transport

14 minutes ago CIA boldly appeals to Putin spies and officers to hand over key secrets about regime

A social media video also appeals to diplomats, scientists and high-tech specialists to spill the beans on their inside knowledge of 'the top leadership of the Russian Federation'

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3 hours ago Liverpool: Arne Slot reveals major new injury doubt for Brentford clash in fresh blow

Premier League leaders could be missing important attacking threat as they look to create more distance to Arsenal in title battle

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2 hours ago Tony Slattery's funeral will be funded by donations after star was left bankrupt by £4k

The star, who has died aged 65, had battled depression and drug addiction which had led to a withdrawal from lucrative work on the UK comedy circuit.

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3 hours ago Transfer news LIVE: Major Sesko to Arsenal update, Man Utd fight for teenager, Haaland’s mega contract

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

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41 minutes ago Kristi Noem hearing delay could cause security concerns for Super Bowl and Mardi Gras, governor says

South Dakota Governor needs to be in place as soon as possible to oversee safety arrangments for New Orleans events in wake of New Year’s Day terror attack, Jeff Landry argues

Events

5 hours ago No Dylan but loads of Coldplay! What the songs with a billion streams on Spotify tell us about music taste today

Spotify’s Billions Club tracks the world’s most popular songs, but dozens of greats are nowhere to be found. From TikTok to TV soundtracks, we explore the forces shaping pop’s new canonIn 2011, Jacob Rubeck and Nick Rattigan were living in a basement in Reno, Nevada, and thinking about starting a band. One afternoon, Rubeck came up with a frisky Strokes-like guitar riff, Rattigan whipped up the melody and lyrics and Surf Curse’s Freaks was born. “We wrote the song in like 30 minutes,” the singer says.A catchy song about alienation and longing, Freaks was released in 2013 and became a raucous highlight of their live shows but didn’t trouble the wider world until 2021, when it was discovered, out of the blue, by TikTok users. Its Spotify streams kept going up and up and up, until last March it passed a remarkable milestone. Unlike Bob Dylan, Bruce Springsteen, Pink Floyd or Prince, Surf Curse can claim membership of Spotify’s Billions Club, the running playlist of every song to have a...

Culture

27 hours ago West Lothian M9 collision sees road restricted as drivers urged to 'use caution'

The incident was first reported at around 7.20am. It happened on the M9 between junctions three and four.

Transport

33 minutes ago Drake’s lawsuit against Kendrick Lamar also puts artistic freedom on trial

Drake is understandably vexed about lyrics framing him as a ‘certified paedophile’ – but diss tracks are a deliberately lurid part of rapThere were people who thought Drake v Kendrick was the greatest hip-hop beef of all time, attracting a wider level of public interest and proceeding at a more dizzying velocity than any previous feud: the parties involved released 10 tracks in the space of six weeks, more if you count J Cole’s withdrawn 7 Minute Drill and producer Metro Boomin’s BBL Drizzy, released as a contest to see which member of the public could add the best insult of Drake to the instrumental beat.On the other hand, there were high-profile naysayers, among them rapper Macklemore, who complained that the feud was distracting attention from the war in Palestine; and Roots drummer, DJ and hip-hop historian Ahmir ‘Questlove’ Thompson, who called it “wrestling match level mudslinging and takedown by any means necessary” for an “audience wanting blood [that] will soon put up RIP p...

Politics

17 hours ago Urgent hunt for baby and two children who have vanished with their parents

Police are now appealing to the public to help trace the family as officers hope to find them well.

Society

2 hours ago Major BBC licence fee update as ‘radical’ alternatives considered to £169.50 fee

Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy labelled the current system as 'deeply regressive' and said she was thinking 'quite radically and creatively' about alternatives

Economics

4 hours ago AD FEATURE: Beat the January blues with tickets to these incredible live shows in Manchester

The city is set to welcome a brilliant bunch of artists and bands this year

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58 minutes ago Bannockburn couple enjoy perfect start to 2025 as they celebrate new arrival

Cole's mum Amy hailed staff at the hospital for making the birth "special" after his arrival shortly after 8pm on January 1.

Events

10 hours ago AP PHOTOS: Papua's noken bag, the knotted legacy of resilience and identity

The woman carries bananas, yams and vegetables in a knotted bag on her head as she wanders through a market in a suburban area of Jayapura in eastern Indonesia.

Culture

51 minutes ago 15 best laptop bags and backpacks to keep your tech safe whilst looking stylish

From handbags to backpacks and more, these will keep your laptop secure when you’re on the go

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21 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...

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4 hours ago LIV Golf makes final decision on world ranking hopes as new CEO reveals talks with major bosses

LIV Golf has failed to acquire accreditation from the Official World Golf Ranking (OWGR) since its inception, but it appears their hunt OWGR points is now over

Economics

26 hours ago Manchester United set transfer demand for Alejandro Garnacho to Napoli based on Khvicha Kvaratskhelia’s fee

The 20-year-old as been identified as a replacement for the Georgian, who has just joined PSG

Sport

61 minutes ago Granddad killed in freak gardening accident when his trousers caught fire

Ronald Barker, 85, died five days after he suffered major burns to both of his legs

Events

12 hours ago The Gadsden Elementary School District marching band students recount their London parade trip

The Gadsden Elementary School District marching band students recount their London parade trip  KYMA

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55 minutes ago Mobb Deep review – New York rap duo can still keep the temperature rising

O2 Academy, IslingtonThirty years on from their album The Infamous, and seven years after the death of founder member Prodigy, Havoc teams up with Big Noyd for a breathlessly-paced setBig Noyd holds up a half-drunk bottle of brandy as though it were an Olympic torch, pleading: “Lord forgive me, the Hennessy got me not knowing how to act!” He and Havoc of Mobb Deep have not lost a coulomb of their electric, heart-racing energy.The first night of the New Yorkers’ European tour begins with a run of Survival of the Fittest, Eye for an Eye, Right Back at You and Give Up the Goods; Temperature’s Rising is performed by Havoc over isolated boom-bap drums, and stripped back, the song is all the more atmospheric. These tracks are all taken from their second album The Infamous, which celebrates its 30th anniversary this year and is still revered for its cinematic darkness, conveying the grittiness of their Queensbridge neighbourhood through evocative and scene-setting lyricism. Continue readin...

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22 hours ago Head teacher who swam at luxury spa during school day while working from home dodges teaching ban

Joanna Clark was spotted swimming during working hours at the health spa at Ramside Hall Hotel and Golf Club, near Durham.

Society

4 hours ago Billy Bob Thornton: ‘I didn’t want Johnny Cash to catch me looking in his fridge in my underpants’

The actor and musician answers your questions on his time as a roadie, being intimidated by rich people and falling off a horse for Steven SeagalIs your music less important, more important, or about as important as your film work? BenderRodriguezHere’s the thing: I grew up in music. I saw the Beatles when I was eight. By the time I was nine, I had a band. Started with a little cheap guitar and then got a drum kit, which my father hated. I was playing pretty big concerts by the time I was 16 and then went on tour. I became a roadie from 18 to about 22. I went to LA to play music, accidentally got into acting. I’m still not sure how it happened. I always say that my success as an actor was out of ignorance, because I didn’t know how to be anything other than natural, and I think they liked that.I loved both of them. It’s all one vision, all out of the same brain. I couldn’t choose one over the other. I’d like to do both, as long as they’ll let me. Continue reading...

Economics

26 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

80 minutes ago Missing Aberdeen sisters latest: Major update as CCTV reveals pair visited bridge hours before disappearance

Police Scotland continue major search for triplets Eliza and Henrietta Huszti as family issue desperate plea saying ‘all we want is for them to be found’

Events

16 hours ago Love Island star drops major hint she could be heading to the All Stars villa as she posts airport photo

The 26-year-old, who rose to fame in season 10 and became embroiled in one of the show's most dramatic love triangles, dropped a major hint on Instagram on Thursday

Culture

75 minutes ago UK politics live: Starmer hits back at Musk after ‘constructive’ Trump talks as PM eyes Poland security pact

Sir Keir Starmer said he had learned to focus and ‘shut off the noises’ when asked again about the slew of social media posts directed at him by Elon Musk

Politics

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

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5 hours ago The modest £170,000 Blackpool terraced house where 'Naughty Nolan sister' Linda spent her final weeks before dying from cancer

The singer found global success as a member of The Nolans, spearheaded by parents Maureen and Tommy, who pushed their daughters to begin performing from an extremely young age.

Economics

26 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

80 minutes ago Council tax warning as bills could rise by up to 25% to prevent bankruptcies

The Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead (RBWM) have proposed a 25% hike to its council tax bills as part of its new budget plans for 2025-26

Events

16 hours ago Tasha Ghouri wows in a gold mini dress as she reunites with her dance partner Aljaz Skorjanec for tour photocall after Strictly curse ended her romance with Andrew Le Page

Tasha Ghouri put on a brave face as she posed for publicity shots for the Strictly Come Dancing live tour, days after her shock split from Andrew Le Page.    

Culture

86 minutes ago The Traitors most eligible bachelor! Viewers swoon over dashing ex diplomat Alexander and his 'Bond vibes'

Giving off a Milk Tray Man air in a black roll neck jumper, Alexander, 38, launched into operatic versions of nursery rhymes with gusto in Thursday's episode of The Traitors.

Politics

22 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

5 hours ago DP World Tour's feeder circuit rebranded for start of 2025 season in new deal

Farmfoods Scottish Challenge could be among events to additional investment

Economics

26 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

85 minutes ago Digested week: Steve Bannon’s bitter attack on Musk briefly lifts the spirits | Emma Brockes

Plus: Timothée Chalamet charms on a Lime bike, Rick Stein’s 1970s prices and Starbucks’ bathroom requirementsHi, from the house of norovirus! One child down, one still standing, no community spread as far as we know, although every hour I check myself over and ask: is that nausea I’m feeling, or have I eaten too many walnuts (again)? Continue reading...

Events

24 hours ago The Traitors series shake up as contestants' biggest lies exposed in show first

The Traitors has executed a show first which left some of the strongest players' secrets exposed after a controversial murder and a fiery roundtable banishment

Culture

94 minutes ago Stretch of major Dumfries and Galloway road to close for full weekend for resurfacing

The section of the A75 near Eastriggs will also be subject to overnight closures while Amey is carrying out the work.

Politics

24 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

12 hours ago Revealed: 'Broke stay at home mum' Helen Flanagan's £1m home yards from a bus stop... after she told judge she can't lose her driving licence because it's so remote

Helen Flanagan claimed she is 'really struggling financially' and cannot even afford a £10 taxi to take her son to nursery, but was banned from driving at Wirral Magistrates' Court.

Economics

31 hours ago Manchester United handed nightmare January transfer window blow as Marcus Rashford move 'blocked'

Man United are back in action on Thursday as Ruben Amorim's team look to build more positive momentum with a win over relegation strugglers Southampton

Sport

96 minutes ago Dumfries and Galloway parents fear small and rural schools being 'set up to fail' by council

Parent councils across the region are joining forces to safeguard the futures of their schools as the local authority aims to reconfigure the schools estate.

Events

95 minutes ago Navalny’s lawyers jailed as Putin’s crackdown on dissent reaches new heights

Alexei Navalny’s lawyers have been accused by Russian authorities of passing him information while he was in prison

Politics

24 hours ago Spain cracks down on holiday rentals with new bans in 43 areas to tackle overtourism

New restrictions are geared toward curbing the number of holiday home rentals in the Costa del Sol

Society

13 hours ago Major rule change affecting anyone who pays broadband and mobile bill kicks in today

Under the previous rules, broadband and mobile companies are allowed to increase prices mid-contract in line with inflation from March and April, plus up to 3.9% extra on top of this

Economics

31 hours ago How to watch Manchester United vs Southampton: TV channel and live stream for Premier League today

Ruben Amorim out to build on two impressive performances

Sport

1 hour ago Israel's security Cabinet meets to vote on a ceasefire to pause the war in Gaza and release hostages

Israel’s security Cabinet has convened to vote on a ceasefire deal after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu confirmed an agreement had been reached that would pause the 15-month war with Hamas in Gaza and release dozens of hostages held by militants there

Events

97 minutes ago Hunt for 30 'hidden' fragments of Stone of Destiny as public appeal launched

A large-scale search for more than 30 fragments of the legendary Stone of Destiny artefact is now underway, with a professor appealing to the public for any information.

Politics

28 hours ago Top Russian model robbed at knifepoint in London after partying at nightclub

Irena Fedotova claims she was robbed at knifepoint as part of a set up outside a London club, where she had around £40k stolen after masked armed robbers forced her to unlock her phone

Society

15 hours ago Former Bank boss Mark Carney announces bid to replace Canada’s Trudeau

Mr Carney headed up Britain’s central bank between 2013 and 2020 before being succeeded by Andrew Bailey.

Economics

1 hour ago John Lydon sues photographer who helped make Sex Pistols famous in court battle over PiL's logo

The punk legend is fighting claims by photographer Dennis Morris that he came up with with the iconic logo for PiL - the band Lydon set up after the Sex Pistols disbanded in chaos in 1978.

Events

1 hour ago ‘We are ready’: the ACLU is prepared to fight Trump’s attacks on civil liberties

Organization faces arguably its biggest test with Trump’s return to power with deportation, free speech and immigration on the agendaThe American Civil Liberties Union, a leading defender of rights and freedoms enshrined in the US constitution, has drafted several major lawsuits it is prepared to file should Donald Trump try to wield excessive or unlawful power at the start of his second presidency, which starts on Monday.Cecillia Wang, the ACLU’s recently appointed national legal director, said the organisation was fully set, with plaintiffs lined up and legal complaints already written. The incoming president’s plans to mass-deport millions of undocumented immigrants, his threats to pursue vendettas against his political enemies and his talk of mobilising the military for domestic purposes, are all squarely in the ACLU’s sights. Continue reading...

Politics

28 hours ago DP World Tour golfer 'cried' on tee on return after mental health issues

Mike Lorenzo Vera marks return after six-month break with strong start in Dubai

Society

17 hours ago Man City make major transfer breakthrough for third deal of January window

Omar Marmoush will become a Manchester City player this month - barring any late U-turns - after a fee was agreed on Thursday night with Eintracht Frankfurt.

Economics

2 hours ago UK Emergency Alert Incoming: 87,000,000 mobile phones to receive test warning in 2025

The system is designed to be used in the event of major incidents.

Events

1 hour ago Leny Yoro repeat ruled out as Man United learn 'next Martin Odegaard' doesn't want to join

Manchester United signed Leny Yoro despite interest from the rest of Europe, but the club may struggle to replicate that success with another starlet

Politics

28 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

18 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

3 hours ago ITV Emmerdale favourite says 'enjoy' as she drops major death clue over ice lake car crash stunt

Lucy Pargeter gave fans a sneak peek at the upcoming car crash stunt that will see several villagers' lives at risk

Events

2 hours ago Keir Starmer vows 'closer collaboration' with Poland on visit TODAY ahead of Donald Trump's return to White House

The Prime Minister has said that it is 'time to take our partnership to the next level' and that 'closer collaboration' with allies such as Poland will 'protect the UK's national security'.

Politics

28 hours ago King Charles to visit Scots food bank and community centre supporting struggling families

The King will visit the The Gate, a community resource in Alloa, Clackmannanshire, which offers support and practical help and provides a safe environment for people affected by homelessness and food insecurity.

Society

19 hours ago World Bank says the global is economy is growing steadily, but not fast enough to help ease poverty

The world economy is growing steadily in the face of global conflict, protectionist trade policies and high interest rates

Economics

3 hours ago Tory MP’s bill to ban marriage between cousins is damaging and poses health risk, warn experts

Experts have called the marriage ban, proposed by Tory MP Richard Holden, “damaging” and a “potential health disadvantage”

Events

2 hours ago ‘The brief was practical but playful’: an adventurous redesign of a tiny top floor flat

This pint-sized Brighton Regency renovation is full of fun, colour and stylish space-saving hacks‘Us, 15 years ago, pre-kids, is how we imagined the perfect inhabitants for this space,” says interior designer Edwina Boase. She and her interior architect husband, Marc Boase, bought the tiny, top-floor rental flat, in one of Brighton’s graceful Regency buildings, specifically to have a bit of fun with it.With sole access to the loft, the couple embarked on an adventurous redesign, boosting the unloved and long-neglected flat’s footprint from 40 to 55 square metres, and turning it into a two-bedroom maisonette, now bursting with colour, pattern and small-space design hacks aplenty. Continue reading...

Politics

34 hours ago King to visit food bank and community centre which supports struggling families

The King will meet volunteers and staff at The Gate in Alloa, Clackmannshire, on Thursday.

Society

19 hours ago One of Notting Hill's 'most photographed' homes goes up for sale for £1.25million

Bankrobber, a swanky one-bedroom house in the once-bohemian, since-gentrified enclave of Notting Hill, west London , has a history of revelry and rebellion - and it's up for sale at £1.25 million.

Economics

3 hours ago Jimmy Mizen's killer returned to prison after breaching parole in drill rap video

‘Jimmy Mizen's family deserve better than to see their son's murderer shamelessly boasting about his violent crime’ - Probation Service

Events

2 hours ago How Jeff Bezos can stop the bleeding at the Washington Post | Margaret Sullivan

The paper’s owner should show up – soon – to hold a town hall with the newsroom, answer questions, and take the heatMore than 400 newsroom staffers at the Washington Post pleaded with the paper’s owner, Jeff Bezos, this week to do something about their beloved paper’s rapid – and very public – decline.“We are deeply alarmed by recent leadership decisions that have led readers to question the integrity of this institution, broken with a tradition of transparency, and prompted some of our most distinguished colleagues to leave, with more departures imminent,” an extraordinary letter to Bezos read in part, as first reported by NPR’s David Folkenflik. It was signed by some of the Post’s most respected names, including the investigative reporter Carol Leonnig and the unofficial dean of DC politics writers Dan Balz.Margaret Sullivan is a Guardian US columnist writing on media, politics and culture Continue reading...

Politics

20 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

3 hours ago Urgent holiday warning to Brits as rare 'dust storm' weather phenomenon hits popular resorts

The State Meteorological Agency, AEMET, has issued a weather update forecasting light Calima in Lanzarote and Fuerteventura - and the public has been urged to take precautions

Events

2 hours ago BBC Strictly Come Dancing's Tasha Ghouri hints at Andrew Le Page split as family supported her over Christmas heartbreak

The 2024 BBC One dance contest finalist is part of the Strictly Come Dancing Live 2025 tour but is hitting the headlines for her relationship

Politics

21 hours ago ‘I’m a momfluencer who makes six figures — my kids won’t mind when they see their bank accounts’

‘Momfluencers’ are taking over TikTok and Instagram. Amber Raiken speaks to two mothers who are making more money than ever by filming their children for content

Economics

3 hours ago Middle East latest: Israeli security cabinet meets to decide on ceasefire deal

Israel’s security cabinet is convening to decide whether to approve a deal that would release dozens of hostages held by militants in Gaza and pause the 15-month-war

Events

2 hours ago Bills: major change to household bills like phone and broadband under new Ofcom rules

The changes should mean no more guessing when it comes to your bills 📊

Politics

22 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

4 hours ago Fraser Thornton claims Rangers in decline for a DECADE as he brands away form 'horrendous' and makes protest banner quip

The new Ibrox supremo surprised well-heeled supporters with an appearance in a hospitality lounge to outline plans

Events

2 hours ago 'Juuuust a bit outside!' Uecker's acting and broadcasting ability came together in 'Major League'

Milwaukee fans could listen to Bob Uecker broadcast Brewers games for over a half-century

Politics

23 hours ago Mortgage demand from home buyers expected to fall back in early 2025, lenders say

A recent Bank of England survey showed an uptick in mortgage requests in the last months of 2024, but projections point to a downward turn come the beginning of 2025

Economics

4 hours ago Jamie Theakston gives major cancer update after 1 in 10 chance of dying

The star returned to the air to give an update on his health

Events

2 hours ago Why Prince William was ‘banned from movie rental store’ while studying at university

Former shop assistant said heir to throne repeatedly rented our 2002 comedy ‘Boat Trip’

Politics

23 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

4 hours ago The subtle sign of father's deadly lung cancer caused by asbestos that he almost missed

Malcolm Ledgar, 64, based in Nottingham , frequently worked around asbestos as an apprentice joiner in 1975, but at that time, 'nobody knew how bad' it was.

Events

3 hours ago TikToking on heaven’s door: Bob Dylan joins social media app as US ban looms

Songwriter, 83, signs up to TikTok with platform facing Sunday deadline to sell US operationBob Dylan is TikToking on heaven’s door after signing up to the social media app – days before it could disappear from his native US.The 83-year-old songwriter has set up an official account, which launched with a 50-second video montage accompanied by a soundtrack featuring Like a Rolling Stone, Knockin’ on Heaven’s Door and Hurricane. The post has attracted nearly 2m views. Continue reading...

Politics

24 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

5 hours ago 3 lawyers for the late Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny are jailed by a Russian court

Three lawyers who once represented the late Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny have been jailed in Russia as part of the Kremlin’s crackdown on dissent that has reached levels unseen since Soviet times

Events