2 hours ago Kash Patel says FBI wouldn’t seek retribution against Trump opponents; at least five senior agency leaders reportedly demoted or moved – live

Trump’s nominee to lead FBI also denied having an ‘enemies list’; Tulsi Gabbard faces sharp criticism over past comments sympathetic to RussiaRFK Jr dodges clear answers on vaccines on second day of hearingsGabbard grilled on Snowden, Hezbollah and Putin in tense Senate hearingHere’s some more reaction to Donald Trump’s executive order instructing the military to prepare to house 30,000 immigrants at the US naval base in Cuba.“Guantánamo is a stain on our nation’s honor,” Jerry Nadler, a Democratic congressman from New York, said.For years, I have advocated for its closure, condemning the abuses and glaring lack of accountability that persist there. This massive expansion into a mass detention camp is morally indefensible & raises significant civil liberties concerns.We cannot allow this level of dehumanization to become normalized. We need to shut down Guantánamo once and for all. Continue reading...

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15 hours ago Rachel Reeves' Heathrow plans hit severe turbulence! Labour split erupts as London Mayor and top party donor vow to oppose third runway

The Chancellor publicly backed controversial plans for a third runway at Britain's biggest airport as she vowed to 'fight' the 'blockers' holding back the economy.

Society

80 minutes ago Darts top 10 star is still waiting for £60,000 bookies pay out for World Championship thriller

The Australian ace produced magic at the Ally Pally with his perfect nine-dart leg in his loss to Luke Woodhouse.

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4 hours ago World champion Russian skaters on American Airlines jet built a new life as coaches in the US

The two Russian figure skating coaches killed in the American Airlines crash were two-time Olympians and former world champions in the pairs event

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61 minutes ago How warnings about Black Hawk helicopter's safety systems date back decades and have been linked to dozens of deaths

While Republicans pointed to DEI and Democrats blamed President Donald Trump , reports show that warnings about the helicopter's 'systemic failures' have been ignored for years.

Events

8 hours ago I have entered ‘nanna mode’ – bring me all your movies and shows about older women | Rebecca Shaw

I lost my grandmother a couple of years ago. My grief’s sharpness has worn down, and I’m ready to lean into the soft landing of older ladiesI recently had a realisation about myself: I have entered “nanna mode”. This does not mean I’m knitting, drinking enough cups of tea to kill Paddington Bear, or showing the ceiling instead of my face on video calls – nonetheless, I have become steeped in Nanna.I’ve always had a soft spot for older ladies (and ladies of all ages). But I had this lightbulb moment while watching Matlock, a reboot of an 80s TV show starring Kathy Bates as a lawyer in her 70s coming out of retirement – and getting up to shenanigans. Continue reading...

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5 hours ago Do I need a TV licence to watch Netflix, Disney+ and other streaming services?

The Government is reportedly planning a shake-up of the licence fee, which could require more people to pay

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43 hours ago When it comes to the vulnerabilities of age, patients deserve sympathetic oversight, not turning a blind eye | Ranjana Srivastava

For every vigorous elderly person, there are many others whose decline could be addressed with a pragmatic approachGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA colleague calls me about an octogenarian patient scheduled for cancer surgery.That patient has been “cleared” by anaesthetics and the medical team promises “support” but, despite the reassurances, I can see why the surgeon has her doubts. The patient has several health problems that, taken together, amount to significant impairment. For such patients, even small complications can spell big trouble.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking news emailRanjana Srivastava is an Australian oncologist, award-winning author and Fulbright scholar. Her latest book is called A Better Death Continue reading...

Science

2 hours ago Emilia Pérez star Karla Sofia Gascón faces backlash over offensive tweets

The Oscar-nominated star of Netflix’s musical made racist and Islamophobic remarks in several tweets from 2020Emilia Pérez star Karla Sofia Gascón is under fire after old tweets uncovered a range of troubling opinions on subjects including Islam and George Floyd.The Spanish actor, who recently became the first ever openly transgender person to receive an acting nomination at the Oscars, has since deleted a number of tweets after users, including writer Sarah Hagi, uncovered them. Variety and the Hollywood Reporter have since reported the news and translated older posts. Continue reading...

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22 hours ago Many parents don’t think children need to know how to use a book by age 4, study reveals

Teachers report children starting primary school with delays in basic motor skills

Society

87 minutes ago Dragon's Den woman who 'lost all fear' after cancer fight gets £50k and Trinny Woodall backing

47-year-old Laura Harnett, who is the founder of Seep, managed to convince guest judge Trinny Woodall to make her first and only investment during Dragons' Den

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5 hours ago Manchester United failure laid bare as FIFA publish latest transfer report

Premier League clubs once again dominated transfer spending in 2024 as Manchester United spent more on transfer fees than anyone but Paris Saint-Germain to sign the likes of Manuel Ugarte

Sport

63 minutes ago Washington DC plane crash live: staffing at Reagan airport air traffic control reportedly ‘not normal’ at time of collision

Internal preliminary safety report suggests staffing was lower than it should be for ‘time of day and volume of traffic’, New York Times reportsOfficials say no survivors expected in DC plane crashFirst known victims include figure-skating championsVisual guide – how did the DC plane crash unfold?Multiple media including the New York Times, Reuters and CNN are saying the Black Hawk helicopter was carrying three soldiers. No senior army officials were onboard, they reported, citing US defence officials.Multiple sources are now saying that about 60 people were onboard the American Airlines plane that collided with the helicopter. Continue reading...

Events

8 hours ago Nasa’s two ‘stuck’ astronauts exit space station for first spacewalk together

Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore expected to stay at space station a week but have been there almost eight monthsNasa’s two stuck astronauts took their first spacewalk together on Thursday, exiting the International Space Station almost eight months after moving in.Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore floated out to perform maintenance work and wipe the station’s exterior for evidence of any microbes that might still be alive after launching from Earth and escaping through vents. Continue reading...

Technology

45 hours ago Australia are out to psychologically bury England in Women’s Ashes Test | Beth Mooney

We didn’t want our opponents to get a sniff this series and victory at the MCG will ensure they have a clean sweep hanging over their heads in the futureIt’s a rare privilege when we get to play a Test. The pinnacle of Australian cricket is putting on your baggy green and this one is even more special and historic as the first day-night Test at the MCG. The opportunity to showcase women’s Test cricket on the big arena will be really important, not only for the game itself but for the group that gets to run out there on Thursday.It’s always like a carrot dangled in front of us when there’s a Test match to be played because we don’t do it that often. It brings a lot more energy and excitement to the group. The vibe is high at the moment, just around the occasion itself and having all our family and friends coming to watch. Hopefully the public gets right behind us and comes out in droves too. Continue reading...

Science

2 hours ago Emilia Pérez star Karla Sofía Gascón faces backlash over offensive tweets

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26 hours ago Emmerdale fans claim Anthony is 'still alive' as huge secret yet to be revealed

Emmerdale continues to air the aftermath Aaron and John's cover up after Anthony's attack but as John refuses to reveal where the body is - could he be hiding something?

Society

5 hours ago Liam Payne's posthumous appearance in Netflix talent show unconfirmed despite reports

Late One Direction singer was involved in forthcoming talent competition ‘Building The Band’ before his death

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7 hours ago Grantchester fans struggle to embrace new vicar as ITV series has recurring issue

ITV Grantchester viewers have been left fuming after Tom Brittney's character Will Davenport was killed off earlier this month

Sport

64 minutes ago Man charged with torching New London home after baby killed by dog pleads no contest, faces 15 years

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40 hours ago Hallucinating copy/paste plagiarism robots are everywhere! What a time to be alive! | First Dog on the Moon

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2 hours ago BBC EastEnders' Natalie Cassidy quits soap as Sonia Jackson after 32 years

Natalie Cassidy has announced that she has quit her role as Sonia Jackson in EastEnders after 32 years on Albert Square, the character will be killed off in a huge storyline

Politics

32 hours ago Europe live: Olaf Scholz rejects call for overhaul of German border laws and defends right to asylum

The German chancellor was speaking ahead of the conservative opposition’s proposals to change asylum laws after killings in AschaffenburgAngela Giuffrida writes from RomeThere’s much debate in Italy today as the country absorbs the news that prime minister Giorgia Meloni is under investigation over the unexpected release and repatriation last week of a Libyan warlord wanted for war crimes by the international criminal court. Continue reading...

Society

10 hours ago Three Israelis and five Thai nationals freed in latest hostage release under ceasefire deal with Hamas – live

Israel will reportedly free 110 Palestinian prisoners in exchange Away from Gaza and Israel, Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani arrived on Thursday in Damascus, Syria, Al Jazeera reported, the first visit by a foreign head of state since Bashar al-Assad’s fall.The Israeli military said on Thursday that freed Israeli female soldier Agam Berger had been handed over to the army by the Red Cross after her release in Gaza by Hamas. Continue reading...

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9 hours ago Kevin Holland returns to welterweight, meets Gunnar Nelson at UFC Fight Night 255

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80 minutes ago Plane crash report suggests air traffic control tower staffing 'not normal' at time

“We are now at the point where we are switching from a rescue operation to a recovery operation.”

Events

2 hours ago Tulsi Gabbard’s hopes of becoming Trump's director of national intelligence rest in the hands of two Republican senators

Analysis: Democrats grandstanded, but it might be the questioning of two Republican hawks that sinks Trump’s pick for Director of National Intelligence, Eric Garcia reports

Politics

32 hours ago What International AI Safety report says on jobs, climate, cyberwar and more

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Society

11 hours ago New luxury resort slammed for 'absolutely insane' £672 one night stays

Off-season prices start from £375, while the cheapest one-night stays currently available in August are priced at £672.50

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9 hours ago Gruesome moment MMA legend removes his EYE during interview with UFC star

Early in his fighting career, Magomedov suffered an injury that went untreated and reportedly left him with just 60% vision in his right eye, something Bisping knows all too well.

Sport

1 hour ago NTSB spokesman fights back tears as he makes pledge to families of Washington DC plane crash victims

The National Transportation Safety Board promised to “leave no stone unturned” in its investigation into the fatal collision between the Army Black Hawk helicopter and an American Airlines regional jet in Washington, D.C. on Wednesday night.

Events

3 hours ago Sondre Orjasaeter Celtic transfer bid 'rejected' as Brendan Rodgers moves to Kieran Tierney plan B

Sarpsborg are reportedly holding out for £7million and have knocked back an offer from the Parkhead club

Politics

33 hours ago Tourist, 18, miraculously survives 70ft hotel balcony fall after row with boyfriend

Neighbours reported hearing victim Claudia Chessa from Sardinia, Italy, rowing violently with her boyfriend before she plunged through a restaurant awning and died

Society

11 hours ago First Nations to fight for billions in treaty payments in Canadian court

Group in northern Ontario argues crown failed to honour agreement and capped annual payments in 1874 at $4A group of First Nations in Canada is turning to the courts in the hope of securing billions of dollars in compensation, after accusing the government of failing to engage in “meaningful negotiations” for money owed under a 175-year-old treaty.“The governments’ refusal to come to grips with their treaty obligations has continued 175 years of broken promises, lies and neglect,” Wilfred King, chief of Gull Bay First Nation, said in a statement announcing plans to seek compensation that is “just, liberal, generous and honourable”. Continue reading...

Economics

10 hours ago Surreal, dreamlike, confusing: a night watching 18 Champions League ties

Trying to keep across 29 hours’ worth of football was not just akin to major substance abuse but a cause of fear and panicRaspberry Beret by Prince, Stayin’ Alive by the Bee Gees, American Pie by Don McLean, All I Want is You by U2, the theme tune to Sesame Street: these are all in their different ways excellent pieces of music. But as part of playlists broadcast without end and at high volume, all have been used by the US army in psychological warfare – demonstrating that too much of a good thing is not just possible but, at extreme levels, absolutely excruciating. Watching the manic conclusion to the Champions League group stage on Wednesday brought those playlists to mind, as I debated whether I was being entertained or encouraged to run screaming from my house.The trend in sport for many years has been to make competitions bigger, longer, more drawn out, and at first the new 36-team Champions League format felt like another step on this tiresome journey. But the widely acknowled...

Sport

1 hour ago Driver bailed for second time after two schoolgirls killed in Wimbledon school crash

Claire Freemantle said she had no memory of the fatal crash

Events

4 hours ago Real reason Justin Bieber looked stressed in New York as wife Hailey desperately tries to help him

The singer, 30, looked uncomfortable wearing a baggy yellow hoodie and ill-fitting beige trousers during an outing in Manhattan amid reports of marital woes with wife Hailey.

Politics

33 hours ago Katya Jones supports 'darling boy' Wynne Evans amid Strictly live tour exit

Strictly Come Dancing professional Katya Jones has recently expressed her support for former contestant and partner Wynne Evans after reports he is not taking part in the show's live tour

Society

20 hours ago Meta agrees to pay Trump $25m for suspending accounts over Capitol riots

Settlement originates from lawsuit by president against the platform, one of several filed after 6 January violenceMeta has agreed to pay $25m to settle a lawsuit with Donald Trump. The suit originated in 2021 when Trump sued the social media company for suspending his accounts after the January 6 attack on the US Capitol. The settlement was first reported by the Wall Street Journal and has been confirmed by a Meta spokesperson.The majority of the settlement, $22m, will go toward a fund to pay for Trump’s presidential library, according to the Wall Street Journal. The remainder will pay for legal fees and go to other plaintiffs listed in the case. The White House didn’t immediately respond to a request for comment. Continue reading...

Economics

14 hours ago Today's rugby news as Gatland vows to spring surprise on France and great fights for life

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Sport

2 hours ago Washington plane crash LIVE: Trump suggests diversity hiring to blame as FAA safety report says 'air traffic control understaffed'

US president confirms no survivors as rescuers search Potomac River after American Airlines flight collides with Black Hawk helicopter

Events

5 hours ago Veteran BBC presenter quits after 27 years as she makes bold new career move

Sally Magnusson has announced she is stepping down from her role as a presenter on BBC Scotland's flagship news programme, Reporting Scotland, after 27 years

Politics

35 hours ago Insane reason why Enzo Fernandez wants to repair romance with childhood sweetheart revealed

The pair sparked reunion rumours last week after reportedly being spotted kissing and holding hands as it emerged the pretty brunette was still in London and had yet to return to Argentina.

Society

25 hours ago Arsenal suffer double transfer blow as two targets out of reach with £65m deal struck

Mikel Arteta and Arsenal have been dealt a double transfer blow after reports Aston Villa have agreed to part ways with striker Jhon Duran this window

Economics

16 hours ago Shotts boss praises players after making league leaders Clydebank fight for narrow win

The Bonny lost 1-0 at Holm Park and John McKeown was impressed by his side's display against the Premier leaders

Sport

2 hours ago Crew Chief of Army Black Hawk that collided with American Airlines jet killing 67 is identified

Ryan O’Hara, a father-of-one, was one of the three soldiers on board the military helicopter, according to reports

Events

6 hours ago Where To Watch Oscar Films: Here's how you can see all 10 Best Picture contenders

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39 hours ago ‘You have to face death to feel alive’: Dark fairytales come to life in London exhibition

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Society

28 hours ago Rebekah Vardy fails to cash in on Wagatha Christie trademark as 'business lies dormant'

Rebekah Vardy has so far failed to make a single penny from her business Wagatha Christie International Ltd, despite hoping to make a mint from her courtroom drama with Coleen Rooney

Economics

21 hours ago Kevin Holland gets quick turnaround after UFC 311 loss, fights another grappler at UFC London

Kevin Holland gets quick turnaround after UFC 311 loss, fights another grappler at UFC London  MMA Mania

Sport

2 hours ago Elusive leader of Hamas's armed wing unit is KILLED along with his deputy 'in combat', the terror group reveals

Mohammed Deif was widely seen as the second-ranking Hamas commander in Gaza, behind Yahya Sinwar who was also killed in an airstrike last year.

Events

6 hours ago Captain Tom Moore's family 'demanded' his name was removed from scandal

A spokesman for Captain Tom Foundation today revealed the family had asked for Sir Tom’s name be removed following a Charity Commission report in November

Politics

46 hours ago Healthier food grows more expensive at twice rate of unhealthy options – report

Food that is lower in fat, salt and sugar is now more than twice as expensive per calorie than less healthy products, the Food Foundation study found.

Society

29 hours ago Pauses on U.S. foreign aid and local grants send funders and nonprofits scrambling

The Trump administration has made or initiated major policy changes that impact nonprofits and their missions in its first week

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24 hours ago The two huge clubs Man City could draw in Champions League knockout play

The Premier League champions live to fight another day in Europe

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2 hours ago Woman, 21, accused of killing Border Patrol agent in shooting linked to California stabbing appears in court

Teresa Youngblut faces federal firearms charges in the January 20 death of Agent David Maland

Events

6 hours ago Three Israelis and five Thais freed from Gaza as Trump envoy meets hostages’ relatives

Handover delayed by jostling crowd in Khan Younis, Gaza, with Netanyahu suspending release of Palestinian prisoners• Middle East crisis – live updatesThree Israelis and five Thai citizens held in Gaza have been freed, as Donald Trump’s Middle East envoy met hostages’ relatives, reportedly telling them he was optimistic the ceasefire would hold to allow the return of all the living and the dead.The handover on Thursday of seven hostages in Khan Younis, southern Gaza, was delayed by a chaotic crowd surging towards the group, despite an escort of heavily armed militants, jostling and blocking their passage to waiting Red Cross vehicles. Continue reading...

Politics

29 hours ago Rebekah Vardy humiliated as her 'Wagatha Christie' business fails to make any profit after she tried to cash in on libel case against Coleen Rooney

Rebekah Vardy has so far failed to make a penny from trying to cash in on her Wagatha Christie libel sensation.

Economics

24 hours ago Adam Idah blasts Celtic double but is still upstaged in epic Champions League clash with Aston Villa – 5 talking points

It was an enthralling European night in the Midlands but it was the Premier League side who came out on top

Sport

3 hours ago Watch live: NTSB holds press conference after Washington DC plane crash kills 67

Watch live as the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) holds a press conference today (30 January) after 67 people were killed in a collision between an American Airlines passenger jet and a US Army Black Hawk helicopter.

Events

7 hours ago Europe flight hell as air traffic control above country goes down indefinitely after glitch

A major European airport has reported issues with their air traffic system and have closed all airspace over the entire country, telling passengers they're not sure when business will resume

Politics

31 hours ago 'World's biggest superyacht' costing £400m could be SCRAPPED as tycoon fails to pay up

The M/Y Somnio - a 222m ‘Yacht Liner’ marketed as 'the world's biggest superyacht' - is the brainchild of Australian investor Carl Le Souef, 62, who has been planning the boat's construction since 2007

Economics

35 hours ago Adesanya vs Imavov: UFC Saudi Arabia start time and how to watch fights

Former middleweight champion Israel Adesanya faces rising contender Nassourdine Imavov in Riyadh

Sport

3 hours ago Plane crash: 'Control tower staffing level was not normal' on day of disaster says report

A preliminary safety report found that a single controller was responsible for both managing helicopters in the airport's vicinity and directing arriving and departing planes

Events

7 hours ago Major emergency search under way after reports of person in River Thames near Wandsworth

Police were called at around 12:30pm on Thursday to reports of someone in the water near Eastfields Avenue

Politics

32 hours ago DAN HODGES: Labour's suicidal Budget crippled the economy. Now, Starmer and Reeves have come up with an even more incoherent plan. The truth is, they don't have a clue

'Disastrous'. 'Suicidal'. 'A growth killer'. These are just some of the words that have been used to describe the Government's economic strategy over the past few days.

Economics

36 hours ago Rugby great fights for life in hospital after needing CPR when he collapsed after a match

The back row forward, who represented Fiji 7s between 2003 and 2008, suffered a suspected heart attack following a game against Casuarina.

Sport

3 hours ago Pilots' harrowing last words as plane plummeted in deadliest ever American Airlines disaster

Just two months after 9/11, Flight 587 plunged from the sky on November 12, 2001, killing everyone on board as well as five on the ground

Events

7 hours ago Michael Shannon Glasgow Tickets: Here's how to see the double Oscar nominee playing the songs of R.E.M.

He may be most famous for his acting, but his side project has been warmly received by critics - and the band he covers.

Politics

33 hours ago Save over £667 by end of year starting 1p savings challenge this weekend

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Economics

38 hours ago Man City XI vs Club Brugge: Predicted lineup, confirmed team news, injury latest for Champions League today

John Stones will be assessed as Oscar Bobbs nears a return

Sport

3 hours ago Muslim convert who threatened to 'flatten mosque' and kill Islamic cleric who criticised terrorism is found guilty of preparing attack

Jason Savage, 35, from Small Heath Birmingham, has been convicted of preparing for terrorist acts, including by surveilling a mosque where the cleric's views were 'entirely at odds' with his own.

Events

8 hours ago Shell Still Reviewing Moving Listing Away From London but Not a Live Discussion

Shell Still Reviewing Moving Listing Away From London but Not a Live Discussion  U.S. News & World Report

Politics

33 hours ago Coleen Nolan admits she has money 'worries' and is struggling to pay the bills

The Loose Women star bought a six-acre farm last year and reportedly earns £3,000 a day for appearing on the ITV daytime show

Economics

3 hours ago Fatal plane crash is second to rock figure skating world after entire American team killed in 1960s

Trump says there are no survivors after Washington DC crash involving 67 people leaves number of US skaters dead – 64 years after 18 members of American team killed in plane collision

Events

8 hours ago Captain Tom Moore's family 'demanded' walking veteran's name was removed from charity and STILL haven't paid back funds foundation says it is owed

The family of Sir Tom Moore demanded the removal of the veteran fundraiser's name from the foundation after a report from the charity watchdog found misconduct within the organisation.

Politics

36 hours ago Businesses are wasting time and money – here’s what you can do to fix that

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Economics

3 hours ago 7 unhinged bombshell moments from Donald Trump's Potomac River air crash press conference

After briefly offering his sympathies to the families of those killed in the crash, and confirming there were no survivors, he pivoted to assigning blame for the tragedy - taking aim at his political opponents and diversity programmes

Events

8 hours ago Ben Duckett promises England ‘won’t rein it in’ after keeping India series alive

Opener says win in Rajkot vindicated team’s approachJacob Bethell could replace Jamie Smith in fourth T20England are not ones for “reining it in” with the bat according to Ben Duckett, the opener defending his side’s six-hitting approach as they attempt to launch a comeback in the five-match Twenty20 international series against India.The hosts lead 2-1 going in to the fourth match in Pune on Friday, England having secured their first win of the tour on Tuesday evening. A 26-run margin was a worthy achievement considering the visitors’ mixed bag of a first innings. Continue reading...

Politics

44 hours ago Wynne Evans suffers fresh blow as opera singer 'fights to save £1million Go Compare job and new BBC travel series' after 'splitting from girlfriend' following Strictly withdrawal

The opera singer, 53, broke his silence with a statement, saying he had agreed with the BBC to " take some time out" from his radio show and the Strictly live tour "to prioritise my wellbeing".

Economics

3 hours ago Inside Russian military camp from hell where disabled and elderly 'chained like slaves'

Russian troops with 'no fingers' and hobbling on crutches are being kept in miserable conditions at a military camp in Siberia - before being shipped off to fight again in Ukraine

Events

8 hours ago England’s Ben Duckett keen to ‘keep learning’ after earning T20 opening spot

Duckett blazed 51 off 28 balls in England’s win over India in Rajkot that kept the series alive.

Politics

46 hours ago NHS overspending doubles to £1.4bn as MPs accuse officials of ‘remarkable’ complacency

Damning criticism in report from Commons committee after health secretary Wes Streeting said he could not rule out patients still being treated in hospital corridors next winter

Economics

3 hours ago Sarah Mayhew killer's fantasy about 'dead babies' in vile message to twisted boyfriend

Gemma Watts, 49, has been jailed along with Steve Sansom, for killing Sarah Mayhew, 38, in south London with a court hearing depraved messages the pair sent to each other

Events

8 hours ago Do you get more drunk on jets as Ryanair boss slams Wetherspoons and calls for booze cap

Ryanair CEO Michael O'Leary has called for people to ‘just behave’ on his jets amid reports of a rise of disruptive incidents, while myths around getting drunk quickly on planes have circulated for years

Politics

4 hours ago Dancing On Ice's Torvill and Dean 'deeply saddened' as they pay tearful tribute to victims killed in Washington DC plane crash including figure skater

Skating stars, known as Torvill and Dean, expressed their sadness in an emotional post on X to pay their respects.

Events

9 hours ago Andy Murray’s former coach shares what he ‘didn’t like’ about Emma Raducanu

Emma Raducanu only managed to reach the round of 32 at the Australian Open with the 22-year-old having been some given some advice by Andy Murray’s former coach Mark Petchey

Politics

4 hours ago US Supreme Court rejects likely final appeal of South Carolina inmate a day before his execution

The U.S. Supreme Court has rejected what is likely the final appeal of a South Carolina inmate the day before his scheduled execution for a 2001 killing of a friend found dead in her burning car

Events