2 hours ago Woman horrified by 'catfish' London accommodation with mysterious 'brown spots' on the bed and a VERY impractical entrance

A Twitch streamer known as Knightenator, 28, accused the London hotel of pulling a fast one and branded it a 'catfish' because it looked much nicer in photographs.

Politics

43 minutes ago Barry Keoghan visits Bulgaria alongside Foreign Secretary David Lammy to launch Children's Care campaign across the globe as actor aims to 'improve the system'

The duo made childcare reform 'a priority' during their visit - as they are set to lead a campaign together that advocates for a family-based care, with Barry stressing 'no child should be left behind'.

Society

3 hours ago Liverpool dealt transfer blow as medical completed for potential Mo Salah replacement

Paris Saint-Germain are close to completing a deal with Napoli for Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, who had previously been a transfer target for the Premier League leaders Liverpool

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6 hours ago Cole Palmer injury: Chelsea star leads wave of major new fitness doubts as eight could miss Wolves clash

Blues also have concerns over Enzo Fernandez, Romeo Lavia and Levi Colwill ahead of Monday night clash at Stamford Bridge

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38 minutes ago Erling Haaland sends Alan Shearer warning as he discloses Pep Guardiola role in new deal

Manchester City have tied down Erling Haaland for another decade and the lethal Norwegian striker is now eyeing Alan Shearer's longstanding record as the Premier League's all-time greatest goalscorer

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6 hours ago BAFTA Film Awards Odds 2025: Here how the bookies rate all 12 lead actor and actress nominees' chances

It’s the biggest night of the year for the British film industry.

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5 hours ago Elon Musk taking over TikTok could lead to 'unparalleled power' and change democracy

EXCLUSIVE: The goal of the ban is to put the US wing of TikTok into American hands or be pulled from app stores over fears of its connections to the Chinese government and, unsurprisingly, the name being touted is Elon Musk

Technology

1 hour ago Where is the flu surging across the US? Hospitals restrict access as cases spike

Physicians warns that flu season is not yet at its peak as emergency room visits rise in states across the country

Science

2 hours ago Caldwell family to meet Swinney amid concerns over who should lead inquiry

A public inquiry looking at the police investigation into the murder of Emma Caldwell in 2005 was announced by the Scottish Government in March.

Politics

9 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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3 hours ago The job with a £200k salary to lead 'a place of contrasts' through turbulent times

Oldham Council is looking for a new boss.

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1 hour ago US lawsuit accuses Pepsi company of price discrimination that favored Walmart over smaller stores

A lawsuit filed by the Federal Trade Commission alleges that food and beverage maker PepsiCo engaged in illegal price discrimination by giving unfair price advantages to one big-box retailer

Events

29 hours ago Revealed: Photos which led Italian football club to sack stadium falcon handler for boasting about his penis implant online

WARNING: SEXUAL CONTENT: Juan Bernabe was sacked by the Italian top flight club earlier this week after he underwent prosthetic penis surgery and shared pictures online.

Culture

30 hours ago Swinney in apology to patients who have ‘unsatisfactory experience’ in hospital

It comes after a report from the Royal College of Nursing warned of a ‘corridor care crisis’ across the NHS.

Science

2 hours ago Kristi Noem won’t say if she would withhold disaster aid if Trump asks: ‘Leadership has consequences’

Trump’s nominee for massive cabinet job rebuffs ‘hypothetical’ question as he threatens California fire relief

Politics

26 hours ago The modest terrace house where Tony Slattery ended his days: How comedian went from Thameside apartment where he found 'scrunched up' £100k cheques under the sofa to rented 'two

Donations are pouring in to help pay for Tony Slattery's funeral after the 65-year-old star suffered a fatal heart attack at his rented home in suburban north London.

Society

4 hours ago Minuscule London bedsit with a single bed just inches from the kitchen goes on the market for £1,100 a month

The cramped accommodation is in a prime location in Sussex Gardens, near Paddington Station in London.

Economics

1 hour ago Big fire at California battery plant prompts evacuations amid toxic smoke

Blaze erupts at one of world’s largest battery storage plants in Monterey county, leading to highway and school closuresA large fire burning on Friday at one of the world’s largest battery storage plants in northern California is sending up flames of toxic smoke, leading to the evacuation of 1,700 people and the closure of a major highway.The blaze in Moss Landing started on Thursday. Fire crews were not engaging with the fire but were waiting for it to burn out on its own, the Mercury News reported. Continue reading...

Events

31 hours ago A giant US hospital chain says it’s leading the fight against medical debt. Not all patients agree

Many patients say they were harmed by Advocate Health’s billing and collection practices – even as the health system has canceled thousands of liens against patients’ homesAdvocate Health, one of America’s largest hospital chains, says it is working hard to confront one of the biggest problems in US healthcare today – promoting itself as “a leader in the effort to solve the nation’s medical debt crisis”.The non-profit hospital system says it has revamped its billing and collection practices and boosted the number of patients who qualify for charity care. In September 2024, it announced it would take the “bold step” of canceling thousands of debt judgments held as liens against patients’ homes in multiple states, including North Carolina, where the fast-growing chain is headquartered. Continue reading...

Science

2 hours ago Trump to head indoors for inauguration bucking outdoor ceremony to avoid frigid temps

Instead of plans to ‘go hard,’ as the Trump-Vance transition team said when releasing their official portraits, the incoming leaders may have to go inside

Politics

27 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

4 hours ago Miniscule London bedsit with a single bed just inches from the kitchen goes on the market for £1,100 a month

The cramped accommodation is in a prime location in Sussex Gardens, near Paddington Station in London.

Economics

1 hour ago UK snow maps show 13 INCHES coming next week as Met Office warns of 'increasing chance'

The Met Office has warned of an 'increasing chance' of snow falling in the UK at the end of this month, and now advanced weather maps show a wintry storm heading our way next week

Events

2 hours ago Justin Bieber sends fans into meltdown as they notice racy detail from his underwear snaps in snowy Aspen

The crooner had on nothing but a pair of tight white Calvin Klein underwear as he sat in a chair on the snow by a river with trees behind him.

Politics

28 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

6 hours ago Home Bargains fans impressed by £4 'magic cream' that 'plumps and firms' skin

The budget retailer is selling an affordable version of one of the UK's most popular moisturisers - Charlotte Tilbury's Magic Cream

Economics

1 hour ago Carer's shocking abuse exposed in horrifying video – 'stop screaming, stop screaming now'

WARNING - DISTRESSING CONTENT: Joseph Jones, 31, was filmed using his body weight to restrain the vulnerable victim, who is understood to have complex medical needs, as she screamed hysterically at him

Events

2 hours ago Friday night pub quiz: Test your general knowledge with these 20 questions

See how you fared in this week's leaderboard

Politics

35 hours ago UK weather: Fog blankets Britain as Met Office issue map showing worst

The weather warning is in place until 11am on Thursday and affects large areas of England, stretching from Exeter to Oxford, Birmingham , Peterborough, and York, as well as parts of Wales.

Society

7 hours ago Scots face £1,600 fine in Spain for doing one thing that's legal back home

Spain promises the lure of cheap holidays and beautiful beaches - but experts have warned the sunshine dream may turn into a nightmare if Brits don't take notice of a law

Economics

1 hour ago Warning over invasive reptiles slipping into northern Europe ...Tech and Science Daily podcast

Plus, finally the Nintendo Switch 2 reveal...

Events

2 hours ago EastEnders star Lacey Turner welcomes third child with husband Matt Kay

Turner shared a picture of her and Kay in bed with the newborn and older children Dusty and Trilby.

Politics

10 hours ago FTSE 100 LIVE: London markets higher despite unexpected retail sales dip

FTSE 100 LIVE: London markets higher despite unexpected retail sales dip  Yahoo Finance UK

Economics

2 hours ago McDonald's worker's warning to others after vile 'virginity' question and 'bum slapping'

A young employee at McDonald's, who still works for the company, has urged others to think twice before applying for a job at the chain despite saying some things have improved

Events

2 hours ago Ryanair stops flights to two Spanish destinations in blow for sunseekers

Ryanair has announced that it has cut 12 routes in Spain, leading to a loss of around 800,000 sears as it calls out an airport operator for its 'excessive airport charges'

Politics

11 hours ago UK retail earnings took a downturn in December as supermarkets sales slumped by 1.9%

The quantity bought fell by 0.3% in December, following a 0.1% increase in November, according to the Office for National Statistics

Economics

2 hours ago Oldham gang rape survivor blasts ‘appalling’ Labour plan for local grooming inquiries and ‘rapid audit’

Survivor Samantha Walker-Roberts hit out at Yvette Cooper’s plan and called £5million budget for five government-backed inquiries ‘absolutely shocking’

Events

3 hours ago You don't need to tire dogs out to get them to walk nicely – trainer shares easy tip

If you're tired of your dog pulling on their lead and wreaking havoc on walks, try following obedience trainer John Gotta's simple method. Here's all you need to know

Politics

12 hours ago Surprise flop in retail sales in December after ‘poor’ month for supermarkets

The volume of retail sales, which measures the quantity bought, fell by 0.3% in December, the Office for National Statistics said.

Economics

2 hours ago Urgent warning to pet owners over dog chews from China linked to serious illness

The treats from China have been linked to ‘werewolf syndrome’ 🚨

Events

3 hours ago Dog trainer shares 'genius' tip to stop pets pulling on lead during walks

A dog trainer has shared a simple tip to help dog owners to prevent their pets from pulling on the lead while out for a walk, and it's gone down a storm on social media

Politics

17 hours ago Pension triple lock threat as Conservatives float scrapping guaranteed income boost for older Brits

Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch said the triple lock pension guarantee could become income-based - just weeks after attacking Labour for means testing the Winter Fuel Payment

Economics

2 hours ago Landlords warn rents will rise ‘fairly significantly’ in response to Labour’s Renters’ Rights Bill

The government’s Renters’ Rights Bill will bring in measures landlords will need to ‘price in’ to rents charged, claims an industry figure

Events

3 hours ago Skin is in: as sales of thong bikinis rise, is body confidence also growing?

A Sydney council’s ban on ‘inappropriate’ swimwear stirs a wider debate over complex feelings about women’s bottomsWhen it comes to clothing advice for women, the “rules” are endless. They range from sizeist – “avoid horizontal stripes if you have a wider frame”, to ageist – “don’t wear a crop top over 50”. Now Australia is weighing in. A council in Greater Sydney has banned thong and g-string bikinis at its public swimming pools causing outrage among pool users and stirring a wider debate about the policing of women’s bodies.In a now-deleted post on Facebook clarifying its swim-attire rules, Blue Mountains leisure centres stated that skimpy swimwear was “inappropriate” at its facilities. The guidelines were posted after pool users queried posters at centres warning that “revealing swimwear/thongs” were not to be worn. Continue reading...

Politics

21 hours ago Premier Inn turns to robots to clean rooms after taking a £70m hit from Budget

Whitbread, also the owner of the Beefeater restaurant chain, said the automation of some cleaning tasks was part of a £50m cost-saving programme.

Economics

3 hours ago Warning to anyone storing milk in fridge door as major mistake could cost hundreds

Fridge manufacturer Beko has issued a major warning to homeowners. According to the experts, storing your food and drinks in the wrong place could cost you hundreds of pounds

Events

3 hours ago Elizabeth Warren urges Trump to beef up ethics rules as Musk takes key role

Exclusive: Democrat writes to transition co-chairs calling for steps to avert scandals involving administration officialsThe Massachusetts Democratic senator Elizabeth Warren has called on Donald Trump to institute new ethics rules to guard against scandals involving appointees such as Elon Musk, the SpaceX, Tesla and X owner who will jointly lead an effort to slash federal spending after the new administration takes power on Monday.Trump “can and should top” Joe Biden’s ethics standards for government officials, Warren told Trump’s transition co-chairs in a letter exclusively obtained by the Guardian. Continue reading...

Politics

28 hours ago Police hunt men with bolt cutters who stole £21k worth of designer bags from boutiques in London and Surrey

Detectives appeal for information after latest raid which has left retailers across the capital in fear

Economics

3 hours ago A year of bloodshed on streets of Lawless London: Map shows how many teenagers have been killed since start of 2024 amid knife crime epidemic gripping the capital

London has seen a total of 11 teenage homicides over the last 12 months, prompting one community leader to warn that stabbings ' can happen to a child anywhere'.

Events

4 hours ago Kemi Badenoch in triple lock pensions row after saying Tories would look at means testing

The Tory leader insisted that ‘means-testing is something which we don’t do properly’ after being pressed on her plans for the pensions triple lock

Politics

29 hours ago Manchester council denies 'cuts budget' as it eyes '£18m efficiency savings'

"You cannot turn to the people of Manchester and say ‘efficiency savings are not cuts’”

Economics

3 hours ago Greece warned against copying Spain's property tax on Brits over fears of economic crisis

Travel expert said Greece could find their country 'undermined' if they pulled a copycat move

Events

4 hours ago Chrystia Freeland will run to replace Trudeau as Canada’s prime minister

Ex-journalist and senior government minister dubbed a ‘nasty woman’ by Trump aims to lead ailing Liberal partyA former journalist turned senior government minister – who was dubbed a “nasty woman” by Donald Trump after bruising trade negotiations with the US – has announced that she will run for leadership of Canada’s ailing Liberal party.Chrystia Freeland declared her intention to become the next Liberal leader – and the country’s next prime minister – on Friday with a post on social media, with plans for a formal campaign launch in Toronto on Sunday. Continue reading...

Politics

29 hours ago All the businesses that have warned of price hikes for customers on the back of Rachel Reeves' budget

An open letter signed by more than 80 retailers warned the new measures could result in increased expenses and possible job losses

Economics

3 hours ago Bonnie Blue's horrifying 'physical trauma' after sleeping with 1,000 men in 12 hours

Adult star Bonnie Blue has sparked concern from an expert who warns of the potential physical and emotional trauma that sleeping with 1,057 men in 12 hours could have

Events

4 hours ago ‘Everybody wants to be my friend’: who’s on the Trump inauguration guest list?

Billionaires, far-right leaders and wrestling influencers are expected at a better attended ceremony than in 2017Trump’s inauguration speech to swap ‘American carnage’ for ‘unity’, aides sayAs a theme, it could be entitled “all the president’s friends”.Donald Trump’s boast that “in this term, everybody wants to be my friend” – voiced at a press conference in Mar-a-Lago last month – is likely to be borne out in emphatic fashion at his second presidential inauguration on Monday. Continue reading...

Politics

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

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

Economics

3 hours ago McIlroy survives for weekend at Desert Classic but Rahm and Hovland exit

Dubai-based Scot Ewen Ferguson leads way on 12 underJon Rahm’s struggles cause a surprise after dismal 77For a spell on Friday afternoon the organisers of the Dubai Desert Classic had cause for panic. Jon Rahm had already tumbled out of the tournament after 36 holes, Viktor Hovland was heading the same way and Rory McIlroy was dangerously close to the cut line. Not for the first time at the Emirates Club, McIlroy saved the day; a birdie at the 18th meant he survived for the weekend with three shots to spare. Given McIlroy’s specialism here – he is seeking a third win in a row – a deficit of nine to the leader, Ewen Ferguson, is unlikely to faze the Northern Irishman.Rahm’s struggles on his first start of 2025 and debut in this tournament caused widespread shock. The Spaniard’s second round of 77, including two double bogeys, contrasted sharply with a Thursday 69. “Not the way you want to start the year,” the 2023 Masters champion admitted. Continue reading...

Events

4 hours ago ‘Get those rocket ships going’: where will Trump’s space odyssey lead Nasa?

Donald Trump and SpaceX owner Elon Musk have ambitious plans in space. Are they shooting for the moon?As Donald Trump prepares to return to the White House next week with Elon Musk at his side, the pair are planning to write the next chapter in US spaceflight history with an ambitious agenda that includes the first human footprints on Mars.How many of their grandiose aspirations get cemented into official US space policy and what gets left on the launchpad remains to be seen. But analysts envision a lively few years from the partnership between Musk, the enthusiastic billionaire founder of SpaceX, and Trump, who exploited US achievements in space during his first term for some jingoistic flag-waving. Continue reading...

Politics

30 hours ago 'Pretty' £25 Sainsbury's Tu pyjamas praised for their 'excellent quality'

Sainsbury's shoppers have been taking to social media to share their love for the retailer's pyjama sets, with some saying they are 'obsessed'

Economics

4 hours ago International Criminal Court's chief prosecutor meets with Syrian leader in Damascus

The International Criminal Court’s chief prosecutor Karim Khan has made an unannounced visit to Damascus, meeting with the leader of Syria’s de facto government

Events

4 hours ago 'Hidden secret' city is 'starting to find its identity', says man bringing it back to life

Ian Morgan is bringing forward new office, retail and residential schemes in empty buildings in Swansea including one people thought should be demolished

Politics

32 hours ago High street brand launches huge sale with clothes sold 'cheaper than at charity shops'

Clothes, shoes, homeware and beauty items are all on offer at one retailer's enormous clearance sale, and one shopping enthusiast shared how you can bag new wardrobe items for as little as 50p

Economics

4 hours ago UK emergency alert warning: When will you receive it on your mobile phone and why?

The alert will be sent to nearly 90 million UK devices later this year

Events

5 hours ago Keir Starmer visits ‘harrowing’ Auschwitz and vows renewed fight against antisemitism

The Prime Minister visited the former Nazi concentration camp as he travelled to Poland to meet with the country’s political leaders.

Politics

34 hours ago Red Roses coach John Mitchell reveals key quality that made Zoe Aldcroft his ideal captain

Aldcroft is set to lead England into a home World Cup later this year after replacing Marlie Packer

Economics

4 hours ago Doctor issues warning against social media skincare hack using kitchen scraps

A number of popular skincare hacks are being shared on social media, with people claiming that using certain items

Events

5 hours ago I live too far away from my boyfriend and our relationship is suffering | Ask Annalisa Barbieri

Periods of physical separation are common in most relationships and it takes effort – but you can have the best of both worlds• Every week Annalisa Barbieri addresses a problem sent in by a readerMy boyfriend and I are both in our early twenties and have been together for almost a year. In the past two months we have committed to a long-distance relationship.When we are together everything is perfect; I truly feel like we have something special. However, we both struggle with communicating over text/calls and this can cause our relationship to stagnate. We are only able to meet every month or so as we live in different cities and both lead very busy lives. This situation is causing me tremendous anxiety – so much so that it could irrevocably affect our relationship – especially as there is no clear date as to when we’ll be able to live in the same area again. Continue reading...

Politics

35 hours ago Martin Lewis issues urgent warning to British Airways passengers and reveals £117 MILLION pot of cash for customers to claims is about to expire

Martin Lewis has issued a warning to all British Airways passengers, alerting them to a cash pot of £117 million in unredeemed cVouchers.

Economics

5 hours ago IMF sees steady global growth, but warns that Trump tariff, tax and deportation plans cloud outlook

The International Monetary Fund expects the world economy to grow a little faster and inflation to keep falling this year

Events

5 hours ago Watch live: Donald Trump's Homeland Security pick Kristi Noem faces confirmation hearing

Watch live as Kristi Noem, Donald Trump’s choice to lead the Department of Homeland Security, appears before the Senate’s Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee in a confirmation hearing on Friday, 17 January.

Politics

36 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 Safety warning to Scots tourists holidaying in Canary Islands this year

Holidaymakers have been urged to remain vigilant

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