46 minutes ago Bill Gates reveals his surprising takeaways from his dinner with Donald Trump

Bill Gates recently spent three hours in a wide-ranging discussion with President-elect Donald Trump.

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46 minutes ago Poppy Delevingne is pregnant! Model, 38, is expecting her first child with billionaire businessman Archie Keswick: 'It's all I ever wanted'

The model, 38, is expecting a baby girl with her billionaire businessman partner Archie Keswick, 44, and said becoming a mother is 'all I ever wanted'.

Society

3 hours ago World's richest sports billionaires you didn't know about – £16bn footballer to £78bn mogul

While many would assume that Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi are the richest athletes of all time thanks to incredible contracts, their net worth pales in comparison to other stars

Economics

20 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

Sport

1 hour ago Tragedy of Kiena Dawes from chilling 'he killed me' phone diary to brother's regret

WARNING: DISTRESSING CONTENT: Kiena Dawes left her baby at her friend's house along with her mobile phone containing a diary of horror at the hands of Ryan Wellings, before taking her own life

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5 hours ago Vue, Odeon, Cineworld and Showcase rules for bringing own food and drink into cinemas

The rules may surprise many cinemagoers

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17 hours ago iOS 18.3 release date: iPhone updates new features including a massive change to Apple Intelligence

At least eight new features or bug fixes are in the pipeline as Apple gets ready to launch its next major software update

Technology

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

A change has been made to the airline's departures

Transport

56 minutes ago Anita Dobson shares major health update about husband Brian May after stroke

Queen guitarist was rushed to hospital after temporarily losing control of his left arm in September 

Politics

17 hours ago Three London students in 'danger to health' cold and mouldy flat win £20,000 rent back from landlord

A residential property tribunal ruled in their favour after they sought a rent repayment order in the row over a £1.2 million flat near Hyde Park in west London

Society

12 hours ago US announces $1.2 billion to help finance renewable energy projects in Puerto Rico

The U.S. Department of Energy says it's setting aside $1.2 billion in federal funds to help finance renewable energy projects in Puerto Rico to reduce its dependence on fossil fuels

Economics

21 hours ago Wales rugby international is now part of top security team at major sports events

The popular former lock has lifted the lid on his surprising new career

Sport

6 hours ago Fire reignites at California battery plant after evacuations amid toxic smoke

Blaze erupts in Monterey county at one of world’s largest battery storage plants, causing highway and school closuresA fire at one of the world’s largest battery-storage plants in northern California flared up again on Friday afternoon, sending up plumes of toxic smoke after authorities had said the blaze was mostly over.The fire in Moss Landing in Monterey county started on Thursday, forcing the evacuation of up to 1,500 people and the closure of a major highway. Fire crews were not engaging with the fire but rather waiting for it to burn out on its own, a local fire official said. Continue reading...

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10 hours ago Texas woman thought she only bought an antique cabinet on Facebook marketplace — but discovers way more inside

‘Literally, no words,’ she says upon looking inside the cabinet and coming across a major surprise

Culture

57 minutes ago BBC The Traitors fans 'work out' family link between two stars after spotting major clue

The Traitors are back in action on the hit BBC show and the two remaining traitors are yet to be exposed - but fans think they've worked out another connection

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19 hours ago Bill Miller restaurant facing $1M lawsuit over ‘dangerously hot’ sauce that burned teen girl

Genesis Monita,19, dropped scalding hot barbeque sauce over her thighs – an incident that she alleges left her with second-degree burns

Society

15 hours ago Transfer news LIVE: Chelsea want Garnacho, Man Utd's striker deal, Salah in Saudi talks

Mohamed Salah may have been handed an exit route out of Liverpool with a major Saudi Arabian offer emerging as Manchester United consider some huge sales and Arsenal seek a striker

Economics

23 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

Sport

8 hours ago Fire reignites at California battery plant after prompting evacuations amid toxic smoke

Blaze erupted in Monterey county at one of world’s largest battery storage plants, leading to highway and school closuresA fire at one of the world’s largest battery-storage plants in northern California flared up again on Friday afternoon, sending up plumes of toxic smoke after authorities had said the blaze was mostly over.The fire in Moss Landing in Monterey county started on Thursday, forcing the evacuation of up to 1,500 people and the closure of a major highway. Fire crews were not engaging with the fire but rather waiting for it to burn out on its own, the Mercury News reported. Continue reading...

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21 hours ago Don’t Look Up director says ‘half a billion people’ have now seen film despite critics

Adam McKay says the Jennifer Lawrence and Leonardo DiCaprio-starring satire resonates with a widespread feeling of being deceived by government and mediaAdam McKay, writer-director of climate-crisis satire Don’t Look Up, says that the film’s popularity with viewers shows the popular will to tackle climate change, despite the critical brickbats the film attracted and political inertia around the issue.McKay was speaking to the NME during the wildfire emergency that is currently affecting Los Angeles, which has included many high-profile victims from the Hollywood community. Saying that while Netflix, the film’s distributors, would not release definitive audience figures, he estimated that “somewhere between 400 million and half a billion” people saw it, and that “viewers all really connected with the idea of being gaslit”. Continue reading...

Culture

89 minutes ago Not case for triple lock ‘indefinitely’ minister who introduced it suggests

Former Liberal Democrat MP Sir Steve Webb served as pensions minister in the coalition government, thinks there is still a case for keeping it now.

Politics

19 hours ago Pair who took own lives in Polmont ‘given death sentence’, families’ lawyer says

A sheriff has ruled the deaths of Katie Allan, 21, and William Brown, 16, could have been avoided.

Society

17 hours ago Traditional camembert makers win landmark legal battle against major manufacturers

Factories mass producing the staple cheese have been barred from labelling their products as ‘made in Normandy’

Economics

11 hours ago ITV Love Island's Casey O'Gorman drops major Tina Stinnes bombshell after previous fling

Love Island sleuths appear to have worked out why Casey O'Gorman is appearing on the All Stars edition again – one year after he originally failed to find love

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25 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

1 hour ago Donald Trump inauguration: how do donations to the inaugural fund work?

What to know about Trump’s inauguration committee – from what rules are in place to how much it has raisedDonald Trump’s inauguration committee has raised a record $170m for the bonanza of balls, receptions, parades, dinners and related events that will surround his swearing in as president on Monday.The financial takings – which, with money reportedly still coming in, could reach $200m by inauguration day – outstrips the $106m raised for the returning president’s first inaugural in 2017, itself a record at the time. It also far exceeds the $65m donated to Joe Biden’s inauguration four years ago. Continue reading...

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20 hours ago Are our offices too female? That's a billionaire's incendiary new claim. But when BRENDAN O'NEILL dives into the details, his conclusion may shock you

What a makeover Mark Zuckerberg has had. Just a few years ago the Meta boss was the world's best-known nerd. Now he sports an unruly moptop, baggy black T-shirts and gold chain.

Society

18 hours ago Sky TV, Netflix and broadband deal drops £120 to its cheapest price ever

Sky's January sales have seen price drops of a raft of TV and broadband bundles, but there's one particular deal which really caught our eye

Economics

11 hours ago Channel 5's The Good Ship Murder viewers 'work out' major baby twist before it airs

The Good Ship Murder viewers were left gripped by the latest instalment of the Channel 5 crime drama - but some were convinced they had already worked out a huge twist

Events

23 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

Society

18 hours ago How water from a tin became a billion pound business: Brands like Cano Water and Liquid Death are soaring with environmentally conscious Gen Z with a lot of famous faces

Once reserved for beers, fizzy drinks and all manner of nitro infused cocktail tins, the aluminium can has now also become the go-to vessel for drinking water across the world.

Economics

11 hours ago As college sports move toward pay for play, Title IX looms as another hurdle for the NCAA

A court settlement that would require colleges to pay athletes billions for their play is not going to settle the debate over amateurism in NCAA sports

Events

3 hours ago Prince Harry declines major Buckingham Palace offer during upcoming London trip: report

Prince Harry declines major Buckingham Palace offer during upcoming London trip: report  Hindustan Times

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19 hours ago Bill Miller restaurant facing $1 million lawsuit over ‘dangerously hot’ sauce that burned teen girl

Genesis Monita,19, dropped scalding hot barbeque sauce over her thighs – an incident that she alleges left her with second-degree burns

Economics

11 hours ago Super League star admits it's 'sad' to see former club in middle of major crisis

Tonga stand-off admits it's "sad" to see his former club engulfed in another financial crisis and fears for what might happen next

Events

3 hours ago After call to overhaul diagnosis of obesity, how can you tell if your weight is a problem?

Report by Lancet Commission says BMI should be used as ‘screening tool’ rather than determining factorThis week, doctors confirmed what many people have felt for a long time: the way we think about obesity is not helpful, BMI (body mass index) is unreliable, and this needs to change.The Lancet Commission has urged a “radical overhaul” of how obesity is diagnosed, warning that reliance on BMI has resulted in both under- and over-diagnosis of the condition affecting approximately 1 billion people globally. Continue reading...

Politics

22 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

11 hours ago Federal sentencings for 5 former officers delayed until after state trial in death of Tyre Nichols

A judge has ruled that sentencings for five former Memphis police officers convicted of federal charges in the beating death of Tyre Nichols will take place after an April state court trial on second-degree murder

Events

3 hours ago TikTok told me kundalini activation could change my life – this is what happened

If you’re into wellness, you’ll have seen a certain dramatic spiritual trend all over your social media feeds. And now, seemingly out of nowhere, kundalini activation transmissions are available in every major city in the UK. As Hannah Ewens discovers, you have to try it yourself to believe it

Politics

24 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

13 hours ago Everton shirt sponsor Stake under investigation over social media posts

Gambling company’s logo superimposed on imagesAdvertising Standards Authority assessing the postsThe Advertising Standards Authority is investigating the trend of social media posts which superimpose the logo of the gambling company Stake on to viral images, many of which feature disturbing content.Stake, the Australian bookmaker which has been Everton’s front-of-shirt sponsor since the 2022-23 season, has been accused of working with accounts on X to promote its brand via unofficial advertising campaigns which appear to contravene gambling rules. Although the majority of posts originate outside the UK they can be freely viewed in the country. The ASA is responsible for ensuring gambling adverts are socially responsible, with “particular regard” to the need to protect children. Continue reading...

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3 hours ago Fabio Carvalho's major problem with Jurgen Klopp and accusation he ducked responsibility

Months on from his big-money move from Liverpool to Brentford, Fabio Carvalho has struggled to establish himself in Thomas Frank's starting XI, after also not getting much action under Jurgen Klopp

Politics

24 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

14 hours ago Major change to UFC 311 as Arman Tsarukyan injury scuppers Islam Makhachev main event

Renato Moicano steps in on one day’s notice, challenging Makhachev for the lightweight title

Events

5 hours ago Micah Richards broke 'golden rule of punditry' to pull up Man Utd star while on TV

EXCLUSIVE: Some of Micah Richards' former team-mates are still playing football today, but that does not mean the former Manchester City, Aston Villa and England defender goes easy on them

Politics

25 hours ago Ticketless train passengers should get 'yellow card' for first offences, watchdog says after student was taken to court for underpaying by £1.90

Transport Focus urged all UK operators to introduce a so-called yellow card system. A record of passengers found not to have the correct ticket or railcard would be taken so it can be checked in future.

Economics

14 hours ago US Senate forwards bill targeting undocumented immigrants accused of theft

Critics call Democratic lawmakers ‘spineless’ for joining GOP in making bill potentially big legislative win for Donald TrumpThe US Senate on Friday cleared the way for final approval of a bill that targets undocumented immigrants accused of theft-related crimes, a preview of how Republicans will use their majorities to help Donald Trump deliver on his long-promised border crackdown – and an early test of how Democrats will respond.The Laken Riley Act, named after a 22-year-old Georgia nursing student who was murdered last year by a Venezuelan national, cleared a key procedural hurdle by a vote of 61-35, with 10 Democrats joining Republicans to advance it. A vote on final passage was scheduled for early next week, making it potentially one of the first pieces of legislation he signs as president. Continue reading...

Events

8 hours ago Trump’s first major deportation operation will hit Chicago, says report

Trump immigration czar Tom Homan has already threatened to prosecute Chicago mayor Brandon Johnson

Politics

32 hours ago Elon Musk and DOGE eyeing $120 billion in cuts on federal diversity spending, says report

DOGE, which is not actually a government department, wants to cut up to $2 trillion in annual spending

Economics

15 hours ago UK emergency alert to be sent to mobile phones as part of national test of pandemic preparedness

The Emergency Alert System (EAS) – which can sound an alarm through mobile phones – will be tested nationwide

Events

9 hours ago Coronation Street scene drops major hint about who father of Daisy's baby is

A new Coronation Street scene for an episode next week may have dropped a massive hint about the identity of the father of Daisy Midgeley's unborn baby on the ITV soap

Politics

33 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

15 hours 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

11 hours ago Alan Shearer names one transfer Man Utd must make to address Ruben Amorim flaw

Manchester United have shown signs of improvement and are unbeaten in three matches under Ruben Amorim, but Alan Shearer has identified a major problem that still needs addressing

Politics

16 hours ago EU asks X for internal documents about algorithms as it steps up investigation

Musk’s company has been accused of manipulating systems to give far-right posts and politicians greater visibilityThe European Commission has asked X to hand over internal documents about its algorithms, as it steps up its investigation into whether Elon Musk’s social media platform has breached EU rules on content moderation.The EU’s executive branch told the company it wanted to see internal documentation about its “recommender system”, which makes content suggestions to users, and any recent changes made to it, by 15 February. Continue reading...

Events

12 hours ago Brian May's wife Anita Dobson gives major health update after Queen icon's stroke

EastEnders actress Anita Dobson has issued a huge health update on her husband Brian May as the Queen rocker had a terrifying stoke last year that came 'out of the blue'

Politics

16 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

13 hours ago Katie Price breaks her New Year's resolution to stop vaping after just three weeks as she introduces fans to her 'three newborns'

The 46-year-old former glamour model opened up about her goals for the year while filming alongside her sister Sophie and boyfriend JJ Slater

Politics

17 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

14 hours ago Brits set to face huge charges for visiting beauty spots on sunchasing holidays

As Brits start to think about their summer holiday destinations, one of the most popular – the Canary Islands – is set to introduce entry fees for holidaymakers looking to visit beauty spots

Politics

17 hours ago Missing Aberdeen sisters latest: Police reveal eerie final text sent to landlady at same time as last sighting

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

15 hours ago British Airways website, app and systems is not working as major technical issues hamper BA operations

The company's website showed an error message as passengers tried to access their tickets.

Politics

18 hours ago US supreme court cites TikTok’s relationship with ‘foreign adversary’ in upholding sale

The supreme court has allowed to go into effect a law that will force TikTok’s Chinese owner to sell its US business by Sunday, or face a banUS supreme court issues ruling upholding nationwide ban on TikTokCan Donald Trump circumvent a TikTok ban?Justice Neil Gorsuch expressed reservations about the TikTok sale-or-ban billThough Gorsuch voted to uphold the law, he did not express total certainty in it.There is no doubt that, for more than 170 million Americans, TikTok offers a distinctive and expansive outlet for expression, means of engagement, and source of community. But Congress has determined that divestiture is necessary to address its well-supported national security concerns regarding TikTok’s data collection practices and relationship with a foreign adversary. For the foregoing reasons, we conclude that the challenged provisions do not violate petitioners’ first amendment rights. Continue reading...

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16 hours ago Man Utd issue major update on new stadium as date set for final decision

Manchester United have finished their options report into redeveloping Old Trafford or building a £2billion new home and now have a big decision to make about the club's future

Politics

18 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

16 hours ago Tonight's rugby news as legend predicts more misery for Wales and major event returns to Principality Stadium

The latest headlines from Wales and around the world

Politics

19 hours ago Families of Polmont custody death youths slam prison service 'licence to kill' after FAI

The grieving relatives of Katie Allan William Lindsay have hit out at jail bosses after a Fatal Accident Inquiry (FAI) ruled both of their deaths at the young offenders institution "could have been avoided".

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