68 minutes ago Davos is appealing for ‘collaboration in the intelligent age’. Good luck with that

The annual gathering of the globally minded is looking forlorn in the light of Trump 2.0 and trade rowsThis year’s week-long gabfest in the Alpine resort of Davos, which kicks off on Monday, will be held under the banner: “A Call for Collaboration in the Intelligent Age”.Given that it will open as Donald Trump is inaugurated with a promise to jack up import tariffs, trash the Paris climate agreement and put an anti-vaxxer in charge of the US health system, hopes of either collaboration or intelligence being much on display in 2025 appear bleak. Continue reading...

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5 hours ago Baby almost eaten alive by rats as young sibling begs 'we need to get out of this house'

The infant had suffered more than 50 bite marks after rats gnawed away his fingers to the bone - officers were so angered they said it was 'hard to contain the rage'

Society

62 minutes ago Tyrrell Hatton banks £1.3 million bonus and crucial Ryder Cup boost with landmark win

Tyrrell Hatton won his fifth Rolex Series event on his DP World Tour, clinching the Hero Dubai Desert Classic to get his 2025 season underway in perfect fashion

Economics

26 hours ago Transfer news LIVE! Arsenal plot Sesko bid, Nypan latest; Chelsea get new Garnacho boost; Gyokeres to Man Utd

January window is ramping up with some major deals possible

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2 hours ago Doctor gives five warning flags to see if flu has developed into pneumonia

Dr Mark Porter has shared the key signs that your flu has developed into pneumonia as the NHS battles a surge in severe cases with one in three patients requiring intensive care

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29 hours ago AP Photos: Japanese bathe in icy water at a Tokyo shrine to purify their souls

Dozens of people soaked and splashed themselves in painfully icy cold water in a pool at a Tokyo shrine, adhering to Japanese tradition to purify the soul and pray for good health in the new year

Culture

63 minutes ago 'Most depressing time of year' is on the horizon as expert issues advice

Blue Monday is said to be the most depressing day of the year – and while it isn't scientifically backed, many of us struggle with our wellbeing at this time of year

Science

10 hours ago 18 brilliant restaurants and places to eat within an hour's drive from Cardiff well worth the journey

If you fancy traveling outside the Welsh capital for a great dinner out there are some brilliant options

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1 hour ago Woman diagnosed with dementia at 49 after mistaking hot flashes for common issue

Marie, a school teacher, was diagnosed with dementia four years ago after initially believing her hot flashes were a sign of the menopause rather than the condition

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11 hours ago How to live healthily ever after! Scientists try bizarre new method to tempt children into eating their greens

Experts at Humboldt University in Berlin , helped by colleagues at the University of Nairobi tested the power of storytelling in helping children to make healthier food choices

Society

5 hours ago The crazy life of the former Premier League star who was sacked and made to pay £15.2M for using cocaine to improve his sex life, romped with porn stars and drinks blood for fun

Adrian Mutu, stands out as one of the more unique personalities in football history. Mail Sport details the incredible yet troubled career of one of Romania's greatest and most controversial players.

Economics

28 hours ago Man United 'ready' to repeat Jadon Sancho transfer amid Chelsea interest and Rashford exit

Manchester United are looking at options in the market to improve their squad as the January transfer window reaches the halfway point

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8 hours ago Teeth whitener that's 30% off is worth 'every penny' for a gleaming smile

If you've set yourself a New Year's resolution to transform your oral health, shoppers are currently snapping up MySweetSmile's latest whitening bundles – and they're on sale

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1 hour ago Man diagnosed with stage three bowel cancer after noticing six strange symptoms

Jon Imondi, 43, ignored a number of symptoms for months before a diagnosis of stage-three bowel cancer in December 2022 - and he now has some advice for others

Science

2 hours ago Harvey Elliott opens up on Liverpool future after honest Arne Slot talks

Harvey Elliott is yet to start under Arne Slot having been injured until the end of November and the Liverpool midfielder admits he must improve physically

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12 hours ago NHS doctor says this 'superpower' drink aids weight loss and boosts gut health

It could also help lower cholesterol levels and prevent bloating, he said

Society

11 hours ago Dizzy spells blight the lives of millions of Britons. Now Dr ELLIE CANNON, who's suffering herself, reveals the causes, explains what treatments work

It started with the odd sensation of feeling off-balance and stopped me in my tracks. I put those initial woozy moments down to the lingering effects of my bug. It would pass, I told myself.

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11 hours ago LA fires evacuation shelter hit with highly contagious health outbreak as 28 people stricken with illness

The Los Angeles fires continue to cause devastation across the state as evacuation shelters have been hit with a highly contagious virus.

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3 hours ago Dancing on Ice's Jayne Torvill shares health issues ahead of retiring with Christopher Dean

Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean have announced their retirement from skating, with them set to perform for the final time on live TV on the new series of ITV's Dancing on Ice

Science

3 hours ago Fat jabs see hundreds in hospital with adverse reactions as demand surges

Figures from the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency show that increasing numbers need medical treatment after suffering adverse reactions to jabs

Politics

28 hours ago Do you think your child is hyperactive? I'm a nutritionist and here are the surprising foods that will help manage behaviour

According to public health nutritionist and author of 'Nutrition for ADHD and Dyslexia', Dr Emma Derbyshire, there really are surprising foods that can impact behaviour.

Society

11 hours ago The NHS drugs that can trigger sex and gambling addictions: One dad lost £100,000 on bets after taking pills to help ease restless leg syndrome

Restless leg syndrome medicines - known as dopamine agonists - are offered on the NHS, but can cause some people to develop compulsive gambling and sex addiction, experts claim.

Economics

13 hours ago Now experts issue urgent warning over 'excessive' salt levels found in everyday ingredient

The seasoning cubes, used to provide food with extra flavour, are bought by millions in the UK.

Events

3 hours ago Man douses rats in oil and grabs rodents using rubber gloves as city street infested

The Glasgow resident has resorted to tackling rats using rubber gloves and oil

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11 hours ago Tiny pieces of plastic that break off from shopping bags and packaging blamed for rise of deadly heart disease, dementia and several cancers

Experts believe the prevalence of microplastics, such as those in plastic bags, can be linked to health conditions as they can cause superbugs to mutate

Economics

14 hours ago Dyslexia symptoms and warning signs after Jamie Oliver shares diagnosis that upended school career

Jamie Oliver is tackling the school system yet again but far from the cafeteria this time

Events

5 hours ago 'I ignored six strange changes to body like skin issue – then was diagnosed with cancer'

Jon Imondi, 43, from Worcester, felt unhappy and unfulfilled working from home after the pandemic - but his health was suffering too, and he now encourages others to get checked

Science

5 hours ago Airdrie gaffer hopes Scottish Cup victory can signal 'massive confidence boost' for Diamonds

The Diamonds eased into the fifth round with a 5-1 win over Dumbarton

Politics

20 hours ago NHS forced to pay out over £31million for violent assaults on health staff

NHs staff have received payouts in 1,496 cases totalling £31.4million over the last seven years, NHS records show - and legal fees of £28.4m nearly doubled the bill for the taxpayer

Economics

21 hours ago I’ve covered deadly wildfires for seven years. It doesn’t have to be this way

While the LA fires have been described as unprecedented, here in California we have experience with this kind of fireOver the last seven years, I have covered three of the four deadliest wildfires in modern US history. From the smoldering, forested lots of Paradise to the leveled Lahaina homes overlooking the Pacific, I’ve documented the stories of people who ran for their lives, held the hands of badly burned fire victims and trudged alongside families searching for their missing loved ones.But nothing prepared me for the overwhelming sense of loss that permeates Altadena in the aftermath of the Eaton fire. It’s not just the figures, though they are shocking – nearly 7,000 homes burned and at least 16 dead. Instead, it is the thought that kept returning to me as I surveyed the blackened remnants of homes and so many lives laid bare: it did not have to be this way. Continue reading...

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7 hours ago Dancing on Ice's Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean answer health concerns after big news

Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean announced they will retire at the end of the year after 50 years as a skating partnership and will leave their roles as head judges on Dancing on Ice

Science

5 hours ago Skincare expert shares five beauty mistakes you're making in winter – one is 'crucial'

Skincare expert Jamie Nicole has shared the five things you're doing wrong in your beauty regime in winter – but she also has tips on how to fix them and look after your skin in the colder months

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21 hours ago I’ve covered deadly wildfires for seven years. It doesn’t have to be this way | Dani Anguiano

While the LA fires have been described as unprecedented, here in California we have experience with this kind of fireOver the last seven years, I have covered three of the four deadliest wildfires in modern US history. From the smoldering, forested lots of Paradise to the leveled Lahaina homes overlooking the Pacific, I’ve documented the stories of people who ran for their lives, held the hands of badly burned fire victims and trudged alongside families searching for their missing loved ones.But nothing prepared me for the overwhelming sense of loss that permeates Altadena in the aftermath of the Eaton fire. It’s not just the figures, though they are shocking – nearly 7,000 homes burned and at least 16 dead. Instead, it is the thought that kept returning to me as I surveyed the blackened remnants of homes and so many lives laid bare: it did not have to be this way.Dani Anguiano is a reporter for Guardian US and the coauthor of Fire in Paradise: An American Tragedy Continue reading...

Events

15 hours ago JB Gill's daughter rushed to hospital as Strictly Come Dancing tour kicks off

"When you get that gut feeling you can't shift, this is your reminder to ALWAYS listen to it!"

Science

6 hours ago Revealed: The mental illness you're most likely to have, depending on your job, intriguing analysis finds

Scientists examining data from over 400,000 Brits and Americans found a link between genes that indicate someone is at increased risk of having disorders like ADHD and their choice of job.

Politics

21 hours ago Tony Slattery laid bare his struggles with addiction and mental health before tragic death

The late Tony Slattery, who has died aged 65, spoke about his struggles with addiction and mental health in an interview in 2016, as well as looking back on his Irish roots

Events

20 hours ago Are YOU tired of life? You could be one of the thousands suffering a new mental health syndrome that's baffling doctors. But the good news is there are solutions that don't involve medication...

Jane is 86 and describes herself as 'reasonably healthy'. But having outlived her husband and most of her friends, it has dawned on her that life has become no fun any more.

Science

6 hours ago Is baldness a thing of the past? Or will it grow on us again? | Eva Wiseman

As hair-loss treatments improve, one wonders if we’ll start to get nostalgic for a good comboverIt is with mixed emotions that I announce the end of baldness. Rest in pates, old friend. This year will see the very last generation of men who, having arrived at the threshold of their 30s, are forced to accept the loss of their hair, with all their future sons and grandsons nipping instead to Turkey for a little implant and some kofta. Gone today, hair tomorrow.It’s true, look around. Compared with the Sean Connerys and Bruce Willises of yore, the number of bald celebrities on screen today can be counted on a single fist. The surgical technology has evolved, the transplants have become more accessible, the preventative drugs have improved, the death of bald is nigh. Like combovers, the hair plugs bring their own acts of faith of course, with hairlines so straight and thick it appears sometimes as if they are creeping down the face at night like a mask – every time I see one on telly I’...

Politics

22 hours ago ‘I’ll kiss the ground’: chaos feared amid Gaza ceasefire as families head home

Hundreds of thousands are now set to return to whatever remains of their houses or to claim bodies from the rubbleAid agencies in Gaza are bracing for chaotic scenes this week as hundreds of thousands of people try to return to homes across the territory after the expected implementation of the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas on Sunday.Before the ceasefire, which is due to begin at 8.30am local time, Israel has continued to carry out attacks inside Gaza. The local health ministry claimed on Saturday that 23 Palestinians had been killed in the previous 24 hours, while the Israeli army said it had conducted strikes on 50 “terror targets” on Friday. Continue reading...

Events

26 hours ago Sarah Ferguson opens up about ‘dark places’ she went to after double cancer diagnoses

Duchess of York speaks candidly on mental health struggles after ‘dreadful’ year for royal family

Science

7 hours ago The doctor's guide to ageing well: 10 power nutrients you need in your 30s, 40s, 50s and 60s

In a new book, Eat Your Age, the doctor and bestselling author Ian K Smith shares the steps everyone must take at every different age to increase longevity and stave off future illnesses and ailments

Politics

23 hours ago 'I spoke to Dr Hilary Jones about processed food – what he said changed my diet'

We are often told that ultra-processed foods aren't good for us, but I didn't realise what they were doing to my body until I spoke to ITV's Dr Hilary Jones. What he said has transformed my diet

Events

28 hours ago I had lip filler injections to look like an influencer... but then they gave me the WORST case of psoriasis my doctor had ever seen

GRAPHIC IMAGES: A teen influencer has revealed how he was left with the 'worst case of psoriasis doctors have ever seen' after he got lip fillers injected at the age of 16.

Science

8 hours ago This one daily habit can benefit everyone for free if they start doing it this winter

Discover the benefits of viewing early-morning sunlight – and why you should make it a daily habit to reap the benefits of winter time health and vitality

Politics

24 hours ago Manchester United receive midfield injury boost as exciting talent eyes comeback

Man Utd signed young midfielder Sekou Kone in the summer and he picked up an injury in his first start for the academy.

Events

32 hours ago Nurse shares harrowing journey with liver cancer including the four 'red flag' symptoms that led to diagnosis

Marissa Antonio was just 39 when the 19cm tumour was discovered - and now, Cancer Research UK has revealed liver cancer death rates have doubled in the last 20 years

Science

8 hours ago The one daily habit you should be doing for free this winter that benefits everyone

According to studies, spending as little as five to 10 minutes in the early-morning sunlight every day can have a profound impact on our physical and mental health

Politics

24 hours ago Britain's filthiest restaurants, named and shamed: Nearly 5,000 fail hygiene ratings... so is yours one of them?

Food Standards Agency (FSA) data show there are thousands of restaurants and cafes across the UK where dirty kitchens and dining rooms are failing health inspections.

Events

8 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

24 hours ago Chinese rival app Xiaohongshu is overwhelmed by ‘TikTok refugees’ in US

Social media accounts blocked for breaking Beijing rules as millions of users join up before ban takes effectNine invaluable things I’ve learned from TikTokWhen Angelica Oung received the notification that her Xiaohongshu account had been blocked for violating the social media app’s code of conduct, her mind started racing.The only picture she had posted on her account, apart from her profile headshot, was of herself wearing an inflatable polar bear suit, holding a sign saying: “I love nuclear”. What could be the problem with that, wondered Oung, a clean energy activist in Taiwan. Continue reading...

Events

9 hours ago Doctor reveals exact number of calories to eat to safely lose 1lb a week

Following these diet rules could also help you lose an inch off your waist every month

Politics

24 hours ago Lidl issues 'do not eat' warning and urgently recalls popular cheese product after it was found to contain dangerous bacteria that can cause meningitis

Customers in Northern Ireland have been advised to not eat Deluxe Sriracha Cheddar Cheese wedges due to the presence of Listeria monocytogenes which can in some cases cause meningitis.

Events

15 hours ago Hundreds in hospital with serious reactions to fat jabs as numbers surge 46% in a month

New data obtained has found cases soared over the four weeks to the end of November, with an extra 118 hospitalisations recorded by the MHRA - a rise described by senior doctors as 'alarming'.

Politics

28 hours ago Revealed: The secret to Jack Draper's  remarkable physical improvement

MATTHEW LAMBERT IN MELBOURNE: It is quite the turnaround for a man whose fitness, by his own admission, could not be relied upon in the early years of his career.

Events

15 hours ago Reece James growing into Chelsea leadership role as Enzo Maresca plays down 'kids' problem

Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca called on "reserved guy" Reece James to show more personality in the dressing room in October and now the captain is back from injury he can see improvements

Politics

29 hours ago Horror as man eaten alive by shark after leg ripped clean off in front of wife

Gale Smiley spotted someone in trouble 60 yards from the shore but didn't think for one second it would be her husband, Thomas who was a confident swimmer, snorkeler and water skier

Events

17 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

32 hours ago Shocking number of sexual assaults and rapes in Scotland's hospitals is an urgent crisis for SNP

Only one health board in Scotland provides solely single-sex hospital wards

Events

18 hours ago JB Gill's wife Chloe rushes daughter to A&E after 'gut feeling' as Strictly star kicks off the first day of tour

The JLS star, 38, is currently on the Strictly Come Dancing: Live Tour, as his other half shared an update on the family emergency.

Politics

32 hours ago Gladiators cast now from sad death, prison stint to huge Hollywood career

The original Gladiators cast were cultural icons back in the day thanks to the high-energy gameshow, but where are they now more than 30 years after the show first aired?

Events

18 hours ago ‘Finally it’s happening. I know he’s still alive’: Families of Israeli hostages await nervously the return of their loved ones

The fate of captives held by Hamas is in the balance until they are finally swapped for Palestinian prisonersFor over a decade the world seemed to have forgotten Avera Mengistu.An Israeli Jew of Ethiopian heritage, who reportedly had mental health issues, Mengistu was 28 when he entered the Gaza Strip voluntarily on 7 September 2014 after a dispute with his mother. Continue reading...

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34 hours ago Three easy diet changes to make now to protect against world's deadliest disease

A nutritionist revealed some simple changes you can make to your diet to lower your risk for cardiovascular disease, that kills 175,000 people in the UK every year.

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20 hours ago Trump's 'poisoned chalice' as he faces 'serious health issues' and 'Elon Musk dominance'

As Donald Trump returns to the presidency, astrologer Palmist Ankur says he foresees significant challenges ahead, pointing to issues with public image, health, and leadership

Politics

37 hours ago Inside Denis Law's heartbreaking dementia health battle that left Man Utd icon leaning on his 'strong' wife before his death aged 84

Law had to come through adversity in his life, particularly after he revealed in August 2021 that he had been diagnosed with vascular dementia and Alzheimer's disease.

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