80 minutes ago Donald Trump Jr.'s new girlfriend Bettina Anderson defends First Lady Melania after Vogue's vile attack

Bettina Anderson was quick to slam Vogue on Instagram on Wednesday after the fashion publication wrote a scathing piece about the first lady's official White House portrait.

Politics

6 hours ago Royal Family welcome second new arrival as first cousin gives birth to baby boy after keeping pregnancy secret

It's the second royal baby to be born this week after Princess Beatrice and husband Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi welcomed their baby girl, Athena.

Society

4 hours ago Nashville bids for WNBA franchise with Candace Parker and Peyton Manning among investors

The chairman of the NHL’s Nashville Predators and his wife want to bring the WNBA to Music City and have teamed up with a star-filled investor group including Candace Parker, Pro Football Hall of Fame quarterback Peyton Manning and entertainers Tim McGraw and Faith Hill

Economics

3 hours ago Manchester United XI vs FCSB: Starting lineup, confirmed team news, injury latest for Europa League

Luke Shaw back in training but will not feature in Romania

Sport

58 minutes ago Civil rights activists call for a Target boycott after retailer backs away from diversity programs

Civil rights activists have gathered outside Target's Minneapolis headquarters to call for a boycott of the retailing giant over its decision to phase out its diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives

Events

2 hours ago US Authors Guild to certify books from ‘human intellect’ rather than AI

The Human Authored online portal allows members to register their book and use a specially designed logo on covers and promotional materialsThe US body representing writers, the Authors Guild, has launched an online portal for members to confirm that their work “emanated from the human intellect” and not from artificial intelligence.The initiative, called Human Authored, will allow authors to log on to the portal and register their book. They will then be able to use a specially designed logo on book covers and promotional materials to show that their work has been created without AI. Continue reading...

Culture

24 hours ago Elon Musk loses space race to Tim Peake! British astronaut works with Vodafone to make the world's first space video call

The US may have won the space race back in 1969 by being the first nation to put a man on the moon. But now, more than 50 years later, Britain has finally won a space race of its own.

Technology

5 hours ago Emily Willis' ketamine detox put her 7st body 'under huge stress' says doctor

EXCLUSIVE: Doctor Gareth Nye has warned of the dangers of ketamine abuse after Emily Willis' family filed a lawsuit against the rehab centre she was being treated at for her 'addiction'

Science

4 hours ago Wishaw MP calls for road safety review on busy Wishaw street following number of accidents

Pamela Nash has written to North Lanarkshire Council urging the authority to assess Cambusnethan Street after a man was knocked down on the road on Tuesday, January 21.

Transport

1 hour 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...

Politics

7 hours ago American Airlines CEO blames army for collision as transport secretary calls it 'preventable': Live updates

LIVE UPDATES: Hopes are beginning to fade for 64 people on board the doomed American Airlines flight which crashed into the Potomac River on Wednesday night.

Society

4 hours ago RFK Jr sought ‘Make America Healthy Again’ trademark for vaccine marketing

Trump’s health secretary pick transferred ownership of Maha slogan application to anti-vaccine ally Del BigtreeRobert F Kennedy Jr, the anti-vaccine activist and conspiracy theorist nominated for US health secretary by Donald Trump, recently applied to trademark his own “Make America Healthy Again” slogan for use in marketing potential products including food supplements, vitamins, essential oils – and vaccines.Documentation filed with the Office of Government Ethics lists $100,000 earned from a “licensing agreement to use Maha brand marks”. Continue reading...

Economics

6 hours ago Liverpool fans accuse Piers Morgan of 'stirring the pot' in Mo Salah's transfer saga

Liverpool star Mohamed Salah continues to be linked with a sensational move to Saudi Arabia and in an interview with Piers Morgan, chiefs have confirmed that they are still plotting a move

Sport

1 hour ago Full list of DC plane crash victims: All the people confirmed dead in Washington's Reagan Airport tragedy

At least 30 bodies have been recovered from a Washington DC aircraft collision, including a TikTok skating star, a famed athlete couple, and all four flight crew members.

Events

6 hours ago Harry and Meghan are ridiculed by comedian at prestigious Netflix event in LA just weeks before launch of Duchess' new show

Hollywood's leading lights were playing close attention last night when streaming giant Netflix held its prestigious new-season launch in Los Angeles.

Culture

41 hours ago Trump asks Musk to 'go get' the two stranded NASA astronauts stuck at space station: 'Good luck Elon'

President Donald Trump has asked SpaceX CEO Elon Musk to 'go get' two astronauts who remain stuck in space .

Technology

5 hours ago The 2025 dates confirmed for Cancer Research UK's Race for Life London events

Race for Life will host a series of events over 12 days in the capital this summer

Science

33 hours ago Bus lane drivers are being 'unfairly fined' as councils told to send letter instead

The RAC said councils should issue warning letters rather than fines for first time offenders

Transport

2 hours ago Love Island All Stars go wild as huge US singer arrives and sets sights on Catherine

Love Island invites a special guest to the villa on Thursday night who 'sets his sights' on Catherine - as fans of the ITV2 dating show call for him to be brought in as a bombshell

Politics

10 hours ago Six Nations LIVE: Latest news as Sam Prendergast starts for champions Ireland against England

Interim boss Simon Easterby faces a key call at fly half, with Scotland and Italy also set to reveal their line-ups today

Society

10 hours ago Mystery UK EuroMillions winner lands £83m jackpot but yet to claim huge prize

Friday's EuroMillions draw came with a gigantic £83million jackpot, with Allwyn now calling on the unidentified winner to come forward before they lose out on their claim.

Economics

8 hours ago Arsenal bring in United States defender Jenna Nighswonger on WSL deadline day

The 24-year-old left-back is the first new addition to the Gunners’ squad since Renee Slegers was confirmed as head coach on a permanent basis.

Sport

1 hour 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

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...

Culture

12 hours ago Health nominee RFK Jr to face further grilling at Senate confirmation hearing

Trump’s pick endured tough questions from Bernie Sanders on Wednesday and was accused of ‘peddling half-truths’After Robert F Kennedy’s bruising performance in a heated three-and-a-half-hour Senate confirmation hearing to become America’s top health official on Wednesday, he’s off to the health committee on Thursday morning for round two.The 71-year-old faces another grueling day of questioning from a more health-minded crowd, with Republican chair Bill Cassidy – a physician who caught Kennedy confusing basic facts about Medicare and Medicaid in Wednesday’s session – likely to press further on his grasp of America’s healthcare system. Continue reading...

Science

36 hours ago Have you mistakenly driven in a bus lane? More than a third of motorists have

RAC head of policy Simon Williams said: 'We have always maintained that the majority of drivers don't deliberately set out to drive in bus lanes, so it's good to see research confirming that.'

Transport

2 hours ago Trump administration live: Kash Patel dodges questions on Jan 6 and 2020 election during FBI confirmation hearing

RFK Jr, Tulsi Gabbard and Kash Patel faced off with senators over past statements and conspiracy beliefs

Politics

10 hours ago 'I saw an orange glow where my house should be' Young family lose everything in house fire

Dad-of-two Callum John, whose children are aged two and six, turned the corner of his street to find plumes of smoke billowing from his home

Society

10 hours ago How to get cheaper water bills and the help available if you are struggling to pay

As confirmed by industry body Water UK, the rise will take the average water and wastewater bill from £480 to £603 for the next year alone

Economics

11 hours ago No wonder they call him Golden Balls! Fans go wild as they notice glaring detail in sexy new shirtless David Beckham snap

David Beckham fans went wild after he posted another sizzling picture on Wednesday - as they noticed a glaring detail about it.

Sport

2 hours ago 'Smiling' sex predator who lurked in underpass to attack women and girls as young as 13 in broad daylight is jailed

Serial sex predator, Robert Emmerson, 40, who was seen 'smiling' and 'enjoying himself' as he attacked women and girls as young as 13 has been jailed.

Events

9 hours ago BBC Strictly Come Dancing Katya Jones' future amid Wynne Evans tour exit confirmed before Manchester shows

The opera singer had recently been touring the country as part of the Strictly Come Dancing Live tour 2025 with Katya

Culture

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 Kash Patel says FBI wouldn’t seek retribution against Trump’s opponents; Tulsi Gabbard and RFK Jr face questions from senators – 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 hearingsHere’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...

Politics

11 hours ago Scotland snow confirmed by the Met Office as weather maps predict four inches to fall

After Storm Eowyn's mass destruction last week, we haven't escaped winter weather yet

Society

10 hours ago Exactly how much water bills are rising in Wales as massive hike confirmed

The increase has been described as "significant" and "higher than expected" by one financial expert

Economics

12 hours ago Transfer news LIVE! Arsenal plot second Watkins bid; Chelsea in Tel battle; Man United to confirm Dorgu today

Premier League clubs working hard in final days of January window

Sport

2 hours ago FBI pick Kash Patel refuses to answer if he would target Trump opponents at hearing

Key Trump ally strives to extricate himself from statements he had made earlier, claiming ‘mischaracterization’Kash Patel sought to allay concerns about his fitness to serve as the FBI director at his Senate confirmation hearing on Thursday, but declined to engage with questioning that explicitly asked whether he would use his position to investigate some of Donald Trump’s top political opponents.The hearing revolved around Patel’s provocative public remarks attacking the FBI and his ability to resist political pressure from the White House, a topic that has come to the fore with the justice department rocked by the ouster of prosecutors who worked on cases against Trump. Continue reading...

Events

14 hours ago The Apprentice cast 2025: meet the contestants for new series of BBC show

The Apprentice cast for 2025 has been confirmed 👀

Culture

45 hours ago Now 'mental health experts' call for crackdown on calorie and nutrition labels because people with eating disorders can find them stressful

In the first review of its kind, researchers at King's College London found calorie information prompted problematic thoughts for sufferers while others avoided restaurants altogether.

Science

3 hours ago What is spasmodic dysphonia? The condition that makes RFK Jr sound 'strangled’

Donald Trump’s pick to lead the Department of Health and Human Services previously said that he ‘can’t stand’ his voice

Politics

22 hours ago Why Man United is a HORRIFIC Club for Managers: Tim Lovejoy, Helen Chamberlain and the team discuss on the latest episode of Soccer A

This week, Tim and the team tackle the letter 'R', covering the likes of Robbie Fowler, retirement, red cards and referees! Listen wherever you get your podcasts or watch on YouTube now.

Society

11 hours ago UK EuroMillions winner scoops £83m jackpot but has no idea – check your numbers

Friday's EuroMillions draw came with a gigantic £83million jackpot, with Allwyn now calling on the unidentified winner to come forward before they lose out on their claim

Economics

13 hours ago Gary Neville calls out Arsenal fans as he launches into rant after Myles Lewis

Gary Neville hasn't held back on his assessment of Arsenal supporters while comparing Mikel Arteta's side to the Manchester United team he played in under Sir Alex Ferguson

Sport

2 hours ago Tulsi Gabbard refuses to call Edward Snowden a ‘traitor’ during confirmation hearing

Republicans and Democrats grill Trump’s intelligence nominee over her past defense of the Assad regime

Events

17 hours ago Footage shows plane with 64 onboard colliding with helicopter near Washington DC

An American Airlines passenger jet collided with a military helicopter while landing at Ronald Reagan national airport near Washington DC. Video from an observation camera at the nearby Kennedy Center shows two sets of lights consistent with aircraft appearing to conjoin in a fireball. The American Airlines Flight 5342 departed from Wichita, Kansas, according to the FAA. According to American Airlines’ website, the jet has a capacity for up to 65 passengersAmerican Airlines plane and military helicopter collide at airport near Washington DC Continue reading...

Culture

3 hours ago Royal Mail to axe Saturday second class letter deliveries under Ofcom plans

The postal service could also see wider postal delivery targets cut

Politics

26 hours ago RFK Jr could soon lead the HHS. Here are the different health agencies it oversees

The member of the Kennedy dynasty has promised to significantly change how the department he could soon lead functions

Society

11 hours ago West Ham confident over deal for Brighton’s Ferguson but fail in Pepi bid

Arsenal and Everton among others keen on Irish strikerWest Ham offered loan with buy obligation for PSV’s PepiWest Ham are in a strong position to sign Evan Ferguson from Brighton after Bayer Leverkusen’s need for a new forward was lessened by Al-Nassr choosing Jhon Durán over Victor Boniface.Leverkusen emerged as frontrunners for Ferguson this week but their interest could cool after Boniface’s proposed move to the Saudi Pro League was called off at the last minute. Al-Nassr are poised to sign Durán from Villa, with the 21-year-old set to undergo a medical on Thursday. Continue reading...

Economics

13 hours ago Manchester United XI vs FCSB: Predicted lineup, confirmed team news, injury latest for Europa League

Luke Shaw back in training but will not feature in Romania

Sport

3 hours ago Moment police catch man in Manchester hotel room with girl, 14, after disturbing 999 call

Officers swooped in on the pervert at a hotel in Manchester after being tipped off by a concerned member of staff

Events

32 hours ago Save the Music Foundation looks to expand its school education support by going independent

The VH1 Save the Music Foundation never had any problem getting attention in the late ’90s when it launched with a party featuring Aretha Franklin, Celine Dion and Mariah Carey

Culture

4 hours ago MPs call for banking hubs to sell stamps to counter Post Office closures

Hubs set up to compensate for the loss of high street banks should also offer postal services to help stem the tide of Post Office closures, MPs said.

Politics

29 hours ago Cardiff University students 'sad and angry' at major job loss proposals

Students have called the proposed cuts shameful, embarrassing, and a disgrace to the university as they prepare to face the repercussions

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

15 hours ago Gabby Agbonlahor calls talkSPORT to slam Arsenal's attempt to sign Ollie Watkins

Former Aston Villa star Gabby Agbonlahor has been left fuming after Arsenal's £60million bid for Ollie Watkins became public knowledge before Unai Emery's side took on Celtic in the Champions League

Sport

3 hours ago Washington plane crash LIVE: Trump suggests diversity hiring to blame as jet and helicopter collide

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

Events

36 hours ago Review: Craig Revel Horwood's new musical is a blast from the past with showstopping 80s soundtrack

Directed by the Strictly Come Dancing judge, 'NOW That's What I Call A Musical' at the Opera House celebrates 40 years of iconic and chart-topping compilation albums

Culture

4 hours ago Trump blames plane crash on Obama and Biden calling air traffic control a 'disaster'

The US President also confirmed the tragic outcome for those aboard the American Airlines flight and the helicopter, stating, "Sadly, there are no survivors."

Politics

30 hours ago RFK Jr., Trump's health secretary pick, slammed for 'embracing conspiracy theories' during confirmation hearing: Live updates

Robert F Kennedy Jr is answering questions from Senate Finance Committee to lead Department of Health & Human Services

Society

21 hours ago Fury as water bills to rise by £123 on average as regulator confirms price hikes

The hike, confirmed by industry body Water UK, will take the average water and wastewater bill from £480 to £603 for the next year alone.

Economics

22 hours ago Bayern Munich confirm Mathys Tel wants to leave after Chelsea transfer interest

Manchester United, Tottenham and Arsenal also linked with teenage forward

Sport

3 hours ago Tottenham XI vs Elfsborg: Starting lineup, confirmed team news, injury latest for Europa League

Spurs handed big boost amid ongoing injury crisis

Events

4 hours ago North Carolina officials make urgent request to lawmakers on Helene and other hurricanes

North Carolina officials charged with leading recovery efforts in western North Carolina after Hurricane Helene have told state lawmakers that they need more money

Politics

31 hours ago Watch live: Trump health secretary pick RFK Jr faces grilling at Senate confirmation hearing

Warning: This live feed may contain misinformation that has not been independently verified.

Society

22 hours ago Fury as water bills to rise by £123 on average as regulator allows firms to hike prices

The hike, confirmed by industry body Water UK, will take the average water and wastewater bill from £480 to £603 for the next year alone.

Economics

23 hours ago Aston Villa find perfect way to forget about unwanted transfer attention in Champions League thriller

Aston Villa 4-2 Celtic: Morgan Rogers’s hat-trick sent Villa straight into the Champions League last 16 but transfer questions remain over Ollie Watkins and Jhon Duran

Sport

3 hours ago Trump's wild plane crash update: From a call for unity to suggesting dwarves shouldn't be air traffic controllers

Donald Trump offered condolences before plunging into politics as he delivered air crash update in the White House briefing room on Thursday morning.

Events

4 hours ago BBC Strictly Come Dancing's Nikita Kuzmin says 'finally' as he makes 'trio' after 'replacement' news

His comments came as his position on the hit dance show's latest tour was confirmed

Politics

31 hours ago Lorraine Kelly calls Wynne Evans a 'nutter' as he's axed from Strictly live tour

Lorraine Kelly has urged Wynne Evans to take some time out to focus on his mental health after he was axed from the Strictly Come Dancing tour following his sex jibe

Society

22 hours ago Household's annual water bill to rise by an average of £123 from April 1

The rise, confirmed by industry body Water UK, will take the average water and wastewater bill from £480 to £603 for the next year alone

Economics

24 hours ago Liverpool may face Champions League nightmare as Arne Slot learns four possible opponents

Liverpool’s automatic place in the Champions League round of 16 was confirmed before the drama of matchday 8 of the competition but the Reds' result against PSV has decided the four teams they can face

Sport

3 hours ago Doomed Black Hawk helicopter's call sign sparks fresh mystery following DC plane crash

The military aircraft was conducting a training flight, but some aren't buying it due to the priority call sign and the experience that is required of Black Hawk pilots

Events

4 hours ago Trump administration live: Kash Patel distances himself from Jan 6 rioters and pardons in contentious confirmation

RFK Jr, Tulsi Gabbard and Kash Patel’s Senate confirmation hearings underway on Capitol Hill

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

27 hours ago Drug dealer handed longer sentence after shouting one word on way to cells

A judge had enough of Callum Currey's outburst when sentencing him over prolific drug dealing.

Economics

24 hours ago What it’s like watching RFK Jr.’s hearing with his biggest fans as an autistic person

Analysis: Robert F. Kennedy has earned a strong cult following. Eric Garcia spent Kennedy’s confirmation hearing with his faithful flock

Sport

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

5 hours ago The correct way to apply eye cream, according to skincare expert Caroline Hirons

The most common advice is that a few dots of eye cream should be applied with your ring finger, but that's not how Caroline Hirons does it.

Politics

32 hours ago Tesco confirms plans to cut around 400 jobs across its supermarkets and head office

Retail giants Tesco have revealed that they were reevaluating their business plans and cutting around 400 jobs, across stores and in the head office, as they struggle with a 'competitive' market

Society

28 hours ago Uni boss sacked for filming adult content with wife demands to teach again

Former communications professor Joe Gow first drew media attention in 2018 when he paid an adult film star, who he shot a video with, $5,000 of university to deliver a speech to students

Economics

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

John Stones is handed a start on a crucial night for Man City

Sport

3 hours ago Marianne Faithfull death: Leading light of the Swinging Sixties dies aged 78

Singer and actor made headlines for her romance with Mick Jagger but proved herself as an artist in her own right, as well as a survivor who prevailed over tabloid scrutiny, addiction, an eating disorder and cancer

Events

5 hours ago American Airlines crash: Trump says 'I put safety first' as he blames Biden over regulations

US President Donald Trump has confirmed to the media that there are 'no survivors' after a catastrophic air disaster involving an American Airlines jet and an Army helicopter

Politics

33 hours ago A Place In The Sun viewers call out house hunters for glaring blunder as they get a VERY nasty shock touring properties with a £350k budget

A Place In The Sun viewers called out house hunters for a huge blunder on last night's episode. 

Society

28 hours ago Benefit cap shattered by £8.6BILLION thanks to surge in universal credit and disability payments

Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall confirmed the forecast overspend in a written statement to MPs, adding 'no action' was taken by the last Tory administration to prevent it.

Economics

27 hours ago Arsenal XI vs Girona: Starting lineup, confirmed team news, injury latest for Champions League today

No David Raya as changes made by Mikel Arteta with crunch Manchester City clash looming

Sport

3 hours ago Forensics link Martin McCauley to ‘cowardly murder’ of three RUC men, court told

McCauley is one of the so-called Colombia Three, accused of training rebel FARC guerrilla forces in 2001.

Events

5 hours ago Man City XI vs Arsenal: Confirmed team news, predicted lineup and injury latest for Premier League

Pep Guardiola has new signings available again for crunch clash

Politics

34 hours ago Confirmation hearings begin for RFK Jr’s nomination to be US health secretary

Environmental lawyer turned anti-vaccine activist has sparked fierce resistance from scientific communityRobert F Kennedy Jr, the environmental lawyer turned anti-vaccine activist, faces a watershed moment this week as the Senate confirmation hearings begin on his nomination as the US’s top health official, setting up what could be the most contentious cabinet battle of Donald Trump’s second administration.The 71-year-old Kennedy, whose nomination has sparked fierce resistance from the scientific establishment, would take control of a sprawling $1.8tn healthcare apparatus at a time when public trust in medical institutions remains deeply fractured along partisan lines. Continue reading...

Society

29 hours ago Heinz customers disappointed as popular range pulled off supermarket shelves

Heinz UK confirmed the discontinuation of the long-running product line in response to a query on social media after a shopper was left confused why she couldn't find it

Economics

27 hours ago Liverpool XI vs PSV: Starting lineup, confirmed team news, injury latest for Champions League today

Reds name weakened side with Champions League qualification already secured

Sport

3 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

5 hours ago RFK Jr dodges clear answers on vaccines as Senate grilling enters second day

Trump’s pick for health secretary says ‘I don’t think anybody can say’ Covid vaccines saved millions of livesRobert F Kennedy Jr’s nomination to lead America’s top health agency faced strong headwinds as he struggled to provide clear answers on his past vaccine statements for a second straight day of bruising hearings on Capitol Hill.In a tense back-and-forth before the Senate health committee on Thursday morning, Kennedy dodged direct questions about whether he still believes vaccines cause autism, despite extensive scientific evidence to the contrary. When pressed by Senator Bernie Sanders about studies showing Covid-19 vaccines saved millions of lives, Kennedy claimed “we don’t have a good surveillance system” and said “I don’t think anybody can say that.” Continue reading...

Politics

35 hours ago Rachel Reeves speech live: Chancellor backs 'badly needed' Heathrow third runway and £4.2bn Old Trafford plan

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has confirmed the government support for the planned expansion of Heathrow Airport as she unveiled a raft of policies aimed at economic growth

Society

31 hours ago UK’s bank branch network has been cut to the bone, say consumer campaigners

Cash access network Link has confirmed its 200th banking hub on the same day that Lloyds Banking Group has unveiled plans for branch closures.

Economics

34 hours ago Manchester United XI vs FCSB: Confirmed team news, predicted lineup, injury latest for Europa League

Luke Shaw is back in contention after his latest injury setback

Sport

4 hours ago Cause of Etihad Stadium fire ahead of Man City game confirmed as GMFRS issue statement

The kiosk erupted into roaring flames and the area, filled with fans, was evacuated

Events

5 hours ago RFK Jr avoids supporting Covid vaccines and abortion pill; Kash Patel and Tulsi Gabbard also grilled by senators – US politics live

Health nominee RFK Jr wouldn’t say Covid vaccines were successful; other Trump nominees also grilled by senators for top intelligence rolesHere’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...

Politics

35 hours ago 'I saw Strictly Live Tour – Katya Jones is at loose end after Wynne Evans exit'

Strictly Come Dancing Live tour fans had something to say over Wynne Evans' absence, after it was confirmed he would be taking a step back from his professional work

Society

32 hours ago Tottenham: Ange Postecoglou confirms Micky van de Ven return against Elfsborg

Dutch defender has been out since December with a hamstring issue but is in line to make his comeback against Elfsborg

Economics

35 hours ago Joanna Page cuts out Wynne Evans! Star fails to defend disgraced star as she promotes their joint TV venture as fans call for their show to be axed

The Gavin and Stacey actress, 47, wh omitted the opera singer from a gallery of all but one snap taken while shooting the new BBC show.

Sport

4 hours ago Gaza internal checkpoint to be staffed by US private armed contractors

Deployment of special forces veterans is unprecedented and poses risk that Americans could be drawn into fightingA US security firm is hiring nearly 100 US special forces veterans to help run a checkpoint in Gaza during the Israel-Hamas truce, introducing armed American contractors into the heart of one of the world’s most violent conflict zones.UG Solutions, a low-profile company founded in 2023 and based in Davidson, North Carolina, is offering a daily rate starting at $1,100 with a $10,000 advance to veterans it hires, according to a recruitment email. Continue reading...

Events

6 hours ago Drivers born before this year 'could face new tests to keep their licence'

There are growing calls for people over 70 to have mandatory eye tests before renewing their licences to ensure they are safe to remain on the roads

Politics

44 hours ago Strictly tour stars look to be in high spirits as they arrive back at their Liverpool hotel

Wynne, 53, has agreed with the BBC to 'take some time out' from his radio show and the Strictly tour 'to prioritise my wellbeing', he confirmed in a statement on Tuesday.

Society

32 hours ago BBC Flog It! star shared distressing video of health ordeal in hospital before death

Michael Baggott had been hospitalised since October following a stroke - and had shared a series of distressing videos from his hospital bed before his death was confirmed

Economics

38 hours ago Liverpool XI vs PSV: Predicted lineup, confirmed team news, injury latest for Champions League today

Reds to name weakened side with Champions League qualification already secured

Sport

4 hours ago Girlfriend's last letter to 'love of my life' before he was killed by falling tree in Storm Éowyn

Kacper Dudek's girlfriend Molly, who was described as 'the most important love in his life', had written him a letter which was read in church during his funeral

Events

6 hours ago Fabio Hurzeler confirms Evan Ferguson talks after West Ham transfer interest

Republic of Ireland international keen to bank first-team football after struggles with fitness

Politics

33 hours ago UK's £9bn Lower Thames Crossing plans as Rachel Reeves confirms 2025 boost

The Lower Thames Crossing has been endorsed by Chancellor Rachel Reeves as the controversial project connecting Kent and Essex takes a drastic step forward.

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Events

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Politics

34 hours ago Chancellor Rachel Reeves makes major announcement on £9billion Lower Thames Crossing

Chancellor Rachel Reeves addresses future of planned link between Kent and Essex in major speech on Wednesday

Economics

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