7 hours ago US rejects Venezuelan President Maduro's reelection, but keeps financial lifeline for his government

In 2022, the White House granted Venezuela a financial lifeline “to support the restoration of democracy” after President Nicolás Maduro promised to work toward an open presidential election, granting U.S. energy giant Chevron a permit to pump and export Venezuelan oil despite sanctions

Politics

2 hours ago Transfer news LIVE! Sesko agrees Arsenal move; Chelsea bid rejected; new Manchester United target

January window continues to ramp up with some major deals possible

Sport

12 hours ago Registering births and deaths to be done online while driving licenses will be on your PHONE for first time

The moves come alongside claims that as much as £45 billion could be saved by modernising the public sector's antiquated computer systems and other technology.

Events

74 minutes ago 'Antiques Roadshow' vase dismissed and left in attic for 40 years sells for record

In the 1970s, a British couple were told their Chinese vase was a reproduction on the BBC antiques show Going for a Song, so they put it in their attic where it lay for 40 years

Culture

8 hours ago Sir Alex Ferguson, Roy Keane and David Gill all wanted me – but I snubbed Man Utd

Not many can resist rejecting Sir Alex Ferguson and Manchester United, but John Obi Mikel did in favour of Chelsea after an infamous transfer saga

Politics

18 hours ago Marks and Spencer's 'easy to wear' winter to spring dress reduced by £51 elsewhere

The 'easy to wear' dress is sold at M&S, but can still be picked up for a lot less in the Nobody's Child sale

Economics

16 hours ago Wetherspoons closes more pubs in UK – see which boozers have called last orders

Wetherspoons' 2024 report reveals the chain sold over two dozen pubs, raking in a multi-million-pound cash boost as it continues to downsize its portfolio

Politics

19 hours ago BBC Antiques Road Trip household item sells for whopping £20,000 profit

Paul Laidlaw made a staggering £20,000 profit for a £60 item at auction

Economics

20 hours ago Trump considering rejecting Lord Mandelson as Starmer’s nominee for ambassador to the US

Exclusive: With Donald Trump set to be sworn in as the 47th US president on Monday, the nomination of Lord Mandelson as the UK’s ambassador to the US is still causing problems

Politics

24 hours ago BBC Antiques Road Trip expert makes history as £60 household item fetches huge £20,000 profit

Antiques Road Trip expert Paul Laidlaw was left in shock when an item he bought for £60 made a staggering £20,000 profit at auction

Economics

23 hours ago Never have stale crisps again nine invaluable things I’ve learned from TikTok

As the platform bows out in the US, here is my carefully curated list of the best things it’s taught meChinese rival app Xiaohongshu is overwhelmed by ‘TikTok refugees’ in USThe average TikTok user spends almost one hour each day on the app. However, the screen time of American users is about to be rapidly reduced, as the app is set to be banned in the USA.On Friday the US Supreme Court rejected an appeal against a law that would see the social media platform banned over national security concerns. TikTok’s China-based parent company ByteDance had challenged the law, arguing that it violates free speech protections for more than 170 million users in the US. However, in an unanimous vote the ruling was upheld meaning the app must now find an approved buyer for an American version by Sunday or be blocked.The outgoing US President Joe Biden has said he will not be enforcing the ban, instead leaving it up to President-elect Donald Trump’s administration. While there are rumours the ban ...

Politics

28 hours ago 'I was sold by Man Utd after just one game and their loss was Liverpool's gain'

Manchester United passed up the opportunity to sign one of England’s greatest talents of a generation before he went on to win the league with Liverpool

Economics

24 hours ago Advantage Assam 2.0 makes pitch for UK investments with London roadshow

Advantage Assam 2.0 makes pitch for UK investments with London roadshow  Deccan Herald

Politics

26 hours ago TikTok US ban will see app 'go dark' on Sunday without Government action

The TikTok will be banned in the US from Sunday unless it is sold by its China-based parent company within 90 days

Politics