1 hour ago Trump vows Mexico, Canada tariffs to start Feb 1; Kash Patel and Tulsi Gabbard face Senate grilling: Live

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

Politics

3 hours ago BBC Apprentice candidate lays bare brutal reality of early exit after lying to family

Apprentice candidate Emma Rothwell revealed she lied to her family about where she was as she took part in the BBC One show as she kept Lord Sugar's decision a secret

Society

1 hour ago 'Innocent' looking pensioner has been accused of dealing drugs while using Zimmer frame

The 87-year-old Spanish granny was supposedly found in possession of a kilos of cocaine and marijuana as well as guns and knives, despite her "innocent" appearance

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2 hours ago Coroner accuses NHS of 'unacceptable' waiting lists after mother suffering from 'aggressive' form of womb cancer was not treated quickly enough before her death

Coroner Samantha Goward warned 'lengthy' delays will lead to more women dying from cancers affecting the reproductive system after the death of a 38-year-od mother from Hunstanton, Norfolk.

Sport

1 hour ago Beloved Disney on Ice Little Mermaid actress among latest DC plane crash victims

A beloved Disney on Ice actress and a mother of two young children are among the latest victims identified from the deadly Washington, DC , airplane crash.

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12 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

13 hours ago Tim Peake reveals what life is REALLY like for NASA's astronauts stuck in space

EXCLUSIVE: Tim Peake, Britain's first astronaut to live on the ISS, says that NASA's stranded astronauts will be 'looking forward to coming home.'

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13 hours ago Bird flu ‘covid of poultry industry’ MPs hear, as farmers told to stay vigilant

Farming minister Daniel Zeichner told the Commons it was rare for the disease to infect humans.

Science

2 hours ago Man with £12k dog suit officially opens world's first 'zoo' for people dressing as animals

Have you ever dreamed of being a dog? Well, a Japanese bloke is offering punters the opportunity to live out this dream in an ultra-realistic costume for just £250

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3 hours ago Inside David and Victoria Beckham's turbulent marriage from affair rumours to separate lives

David and Victoria Beckham are celebrating his new Hugo Boss campaign in London tonight after the former Manchester United footballer hinted that he's releasing a new collection as the face of the men's clothing brand

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2 hours ago JONATHAN BROCKLEBANK: I spent many happy hours in the pub...Gen Z will miss the joy of propping up a bar (if not the hangovers)

As a teenager I often accompanied my father to a soulless space in St Andrews where men would gather on a Saturday after watching their rugby team play.

Economics

2 hours ago When is the Champions League draw? Start time, new format and how to watch on TV

Liverpool, Arsenal, Aston Villa, Manchester City and Celtic are all chasing Champions League glory this season

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1 hour ago Trump leaves reporter speechless with joke about jet crash as he signs executive order to purge DEI from FAA after 67 were killed

Hours after he repeatedly blamed DEI hiring for the air crash in Washington, DC, President Trump said he had no plans to visit the crash site. 'What's the site - water?' he told reporters.

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23 hours ago Wynne Evans' friends 'insist talk of his career ending is "premature" and defend his inappropriate jokes as "schoolboy comedy"' while his Strictly co

The opera singer, 53, has been embroiled in controversy after he was caught on film by The Mail on Sunday this month making a vile sexual comment about one of the show's female hosts

Culture

2 hours ago Strictly star Katya Jones 'sparks fears she could quit the BBC show' as she 'feels betrayed' by Wynne Evans' departure

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

Politics

5 hours ago Disgraced Wynne Evans is 'erased' from the Strictly Live Tour and his removal from the show is saved by none other than...Janette Manrara

Disgraced Wynne Evans has been 'erased' from the Strictly Live Tour after he was axed on Tuesday following his vile sexual remark to co-star Janette Manrara - who has bravely stepped in to replace him.

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7 hours ago Tottenham in advanced talks with Bayern Munich over £50m Mathys Tel deal

Teenage forward keen to leave German giants in pursuit of first-team football

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2 hours ago When is Rangers Europa League last 16 draw and who could they face? Live stream, TV channel and start time

The Ibrox club could face some tough opposition as they look to go on another Europa League adventure

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2 hours ago Our young daughters are finally home after being held hostage by Hamas while paraded as battered and bloodied

WARNING GRAPHIC CONTENT: For a moment, imagine you are Agam Berger's mother, Meirav. Nearly five hundred days ago, her then 19-year-old daughter was captured by Hamas.

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2 hours ago Our Prime Minister's voice is 'turgid' and simply sounds like audio constipation, says top mimic Jon Culshaw as he gets to grips with Sir Keir impersonations ahead of new show

The Dead Ringers and Spitting Image star Jon Culshaw told the Mail the PM's voice was 'profoundly unadventurous', adding: 'He's over-cautious to the point of being absolutely clenched.'

Politics

6 hours ago Vendors throw wedding for free after learning bride’s mother had just months to live

Alahna Leonardo’s mother, Malina Carnell, has been battling stage 4 colorectal cancer for two years

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9 hours ago Arsenal told to make £100m transfer bid to seal move before deadline day

Arsenal have made a late move to sign Ollie Watkins with a £60m bid getting rejected by Aston Villa as the Gunners are urged to massively up their offer if they want to land the striker

Economics

3 hours ago FCSB vs Manchester United as it happened: Kobbie Mainoo shines as Red Devils avoid Europa League play

Both teams have a massive incentive to claim all three points tonight

Sport

2 hours ago Wynne Evans 'hit with two more claims of inappropriate language' after Strictly axe

Strictly Come Dancing star Wynne Evans, who was recently axed from the live tour, was reportedly hit with more claims

Events

2 hours ago Tottenham vs Elfsborg as it happened: Youngsters shine as Spurs avoid Europa League play

Spurs seal top eight finish

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8 hours ago Strictly's Jamie and pro Jowita look closer than ever after tour drama amid 'secret romance'

Strictly Come Dancing stars were spotted enjoying some downtime in Leeds during their tour break. Among them, Jamie Borthwick and Jowita Przystal were seen together, further fueling romance rumours.

Society

9 hours ago Transfer news LIVE! Aston Villa's Watkins stance revealed, Arsenal's £60m striker deal, Tel fee agreed

The transfer window is approaching its final week as clubs in the Premier League and across Europe seek to close out deals

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3 hours ago FCSB vs Manchester United LIVE: Europa League score as Dalot and Mainoo goals give visitors solid lead

A win will secure Manchester United’s spot in the top eight but Ruben Amorim’s side face a difficult test in Romania

Sport

2 hours ago Mechanical failure or human error? What might've caused the D.C. plane crash that killed 67 people

‘Even the most skilled pilots are going to make human errors, because they’re human,’ former Navy fighter pilot Matt Cox told The Independent

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3 hours ago From Godard to Coppola, Van Sant to Anger, Marianne Faithfull was a dazzling magnet for film

The music star was also an electrifying screen presence, from The Girl on a Motorcycle to Marie AntoinetteMarianne Faithfull, singular icon of British pop, dies aged 78Marianne Faithfull was a towering artist, not just the muse she was painted asOn the screen and also in life, Marianne Faithfull experienced something similar to her contemporary Anita Pallenberg – the condescension of being treated like an icon or a muse. Maybe her very real success in music ruled her out of a serious acting career in the eyes of some, but Faithfull for a while occupied the epicentre of the late-60s pop culture zeitgeist, for an intense flashbulb moment she found herself in the overlapping worlds of music, movies and the explodingly important world of celebrity itself.The famous photograph of her in 1967 on a couch between Alain Delon and Mick Jagger absolutely captures her magnetism: Delon is entranced by her, Jagger (her boyfriend) is jealous, looking grumpily down: she and Delon were starring toge...

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9 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

10 hours ago Transfer news LIVE! Aston Villa's Watkins stance revealed, Arsenal's £60m agreement, Duran medical booked

The transfer window is approaching its final week as clubs in the Premier League and across Europe seek to close out deals

Economics

3 hours ago Tottenham v Elfsborg LIVE: Latest score as Dane Scarlett gives Spurs Europa League lift

Spurs can book their place the last 16 of the Europa League with victory over their Swedish visitors

Sport

3 hours ago Tottenham v Elfsborg LIVE: Result as debutant Damola Ajayi hits Europa League beauty

Spurs booked their place in the last 16 of the Europa League with victory over their Swedish visitors

Events

3 hours ago Melania Trump's official portrait photographer insists photo 'didn't need to be retouched'

The photo, taken by Belgian photographer Régine Mahaux, was taken in such perfect conditions, it reportedly didn't need touching up.

Politics

9 hours ago Strictly live tour in chaos as ANOTHER star pulls out after Wynne Evans withdrew amid vile comment furore

Earlier this week, opera singer Wynne withdrew from the tour after coming under fire for making a vile remark aimed at Janette.

Society

11 hours ago Arne Slot in Liverpool transfer discussions as £281m superstar and co wait for answer

Ryan Reynolds and his Wrexham ownership team are waiting for a decision on what is happening to a raft of young Liverpool players and whether they will be able to move

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4 hours ago FCSB vs Manchester United LIVE: Europa League latest score and goal updates today

Both teams have a massive incentive to claim all three points tonight

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3 hours ago Washington plane crash LIVE: Trump suggests diversity hiring to blame as FAA report says air traffic control 'not normal'

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

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3 hours ago Aviation expert explains why US airspace is ‘not the safest’ in the world

An aviation expert told The Independent that while US airspace is “certainly one of the most controlled,” it wouldn’t necessarily be “the safest.”

Politics

10 hours ago Strictly Come Dancing fans 'gutted' as another star pulls out of live tour

Strictly Come Dancing's Vito Coppola had to pull out of a few shows due to an injury

Society

11 hours ago European Central Bank cuts interest rates to support growth as eurozone economy stagnates

Live coverage of business, economics and financial news as ECB cuts main interest rate by 0.25 percentage points in effort to support growthIt was a flash reading on the Eurozone economy, so we don’t have the details on what the drivers were. But it’s clear that it was a weak end to 2024.But the European Central Bank might be able to spur a bit of economic growth in the eurozone with looser monetary policy.This marks a weak end to last year, following positive growth in the first three quarters of 2024. As a result, first estimates suggest that the currency bloc as a whole grew by 0.7% in 2024. Declining activity in Germany – the Eurozone’s largest economy – has weighed on the bloc’s growth, with German GDP contracting by 0.2% on the quarter. This suggests Germany has now seen annual declines in activity for two consecutive years.In 2025, further loosening of monetary conditions is expected to provide a modest uptick in activity for both Germany and the Eurozone, with growth expecte...

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4 hours ago Tottenham vs Elfsborg LIVE: Europa League latest score and goal updates today

Spurs looking to seal top eight finish

Sport

3 hours ago Police release on bail the driver of a Land Rover that crashed into primary school killing two eight

Police have released on bail the driver of a Land Rover, Claire Freemantle, 48, that ploughed into a primary school and killed two young girls 

Events

3 hours ago Archbishop of York ‘categorically rejects’ bullying and coercion allegations

Stephen Cottrell denies bullying members of a committee to secure the Bishop of Liverpool’s appointment.

Politics

10 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

12 hours ago Transfer news LIVE! Arsenal's Watkins bid faces £64m agreement as Liverpool star on the move

The transfer window is approaching its final week as clubs in the Premier League and across Europe seek to close out deals

Economics

5 hours ago FCSB vs Manchester United LIVE: Latest score and updates from crucial Europa League clash

A win will secure Manchester United’s spot in the top eight but Ruben Amorim’s side face a difficult test in Romania

Sport

3 hours 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...

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4 hours ago Fury as TV star sparks outrage as she buys daughter, 12, a sex toy for her birthday

Brazilian actress and singer Claudia Raia made an appearance on live television where she made the shocking confession of gifting the sex toy to her young daughter

Politics

10 hours ago New laws to make endangering lives at sea a crime in bid to stop small boat crossings

Home Secretary Yvette Cooper said the new laws will ‘turbocharge efforts to smash the gangs’ smuggling migrants across the Channel

Society

13 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...

Economics

5 hours ago Tottenham v Elfsborg LIVE: Latest score as Spurs dominate Europa League clash

Spurs can book their place the last 16 of the Europa League with victory over their Swedish visitors

Sport

4 hours ago Horrifying new FAA revelation about airport tower at time of DC plane crash: Live updates

LIVE UPDATES: Sixty passengers, four crew, and three US Army personnel are believed to be dead after the collision 400ft over the Potomac River in Washington DC.

Events

4 hours 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

11 hours ago Blake Lively and Ryan Reynold's plantation wedding backlash resurfaces amid Justin Baldoni legal drama

Hollywood couple facing renewed backlash over their controversial wedding location

Society

14 hours ago Wetherspoon hikes prices in ALL pubs from today with cost of popular drinks and meal deals

Pub chain JD Wetherspoon has raised the cost of alcohol drinks including Guinness, Sharp's Doom Bar, Bulmers cider, Gordon's gin, Smirnoff vodka, Teresa Rizzi Prosecco.

Economics

5 hours ago When is Celtic's Champions League playoff draw and who could they face in knockouts? Live stream, TV channel and start time

The Bhoys are back in the big time and have a knockout clash to look forward to - we have all the details you need

Sport

4 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

4 hours ago Bridget Jones star shares Fiona Bruce 'cocktail' secret during The One Show appearance

BBC's The One Show featured Bridget Jones star Sarah Solemani who shared a surprising secret about newsreader Fiona Bruce that she had learned while preparing for the role

Politics

11 hours ago Strictly tour descends into chaos as yet another star pulls out of live shows

The Strictly Come Dancing Live Tour has been thrown into chaos as yet another star pulls out of the scheduled UK shows, following the news that Wynne Evans will not be participating

Society

14 hours ago Comic is left with £61k court bill after losing copyright battle with Steve Coogan's production company over claims it pinched format of his YouTube show

Harry Deansway claimed Mr Coogan's Baby Cow Productions stole the format of his show 'Shambles', repurposing it for Baby Cow's 2022 series 'Live at the Moth Club.'

Economics

5 hours ago FCSB vs Manchester United LIVE: Latest team news and build up ahead of key Europa League clash

A win will secure Manchester United’s spot in the top eight but Ruben Amorim’s side face a difficult test in Romania

Sport

5 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

4 hours ago Jordan Henderson left facing fresh transfer dilemma as Ajax make stance clear

Former England and Liverpool midfielder Jordan Henderson is open to quitting Ajax after just 12 months in Amsterdam with Monaco ready to sign him on a free transfer

Politics

11 hours ago More BBC Strictly chaos as second star pulls out of live tour after Wynne Evans scandal

A second Strictly Come Dancing professional has been forced to pull out of the tour just days after Wynne Evans was axed following his inappropriate sexual joke.

Society

14 hours ago German and French economies shrink ahead of European Central Bank interest rate decision – business live

Live coverage of business, economics and financial news as ECB expected to cut interest rates by 0.25 percentage points in effort to support growthThe decision to greenlight a giant new oilfield off Shetland has been ruled unlawful by the courts in a major win for environmental campaigners.The proposed Rosebank development – the UK’s biggest untapped oilfield, due to be developed by Norwegian oil company Equinor – had been given the go-ahead in 2023 under the previous government. Continue reading...

Economics

6 hours ago Netflix fans furious after streamer reveals the shows that will NOT be back until 2026

The streaming giant announced that the final seasons of Squid Game and Stranger Things will air later this year, but other popular shows were left off the 2025 slate.

Sport

5 hours ago Heartfelt family tribute after 'cheeky' teenage boy found dead at primary school

"Connor have really left a huge hole in a lot of people's lives! He was a fun loving out going cheeky little chap!"

Events

4 hours ago Blake Lively hides away amid It Ends With Us legal saga as Ryan Reynolds appears to pack up for vacation

A DailyMail.com photographer exclusively caught the actor, 48, exiting their New York City apartment after security packed up his car with a slew of luggage on Thursday.

Politics

12 hours ago Emily Willis 'did 6g of ketamine a day before rehab and now lives in care home'

A Superior Court lawsuit filed by Emily Willis' family and conservator has accused the rehab centre, Summit Malibu, of negligence in the lead up to the ex-adult star becoming 'permanently disabled'

Society

16 hours ago Mother who spent £10,000 on weight loss surgery was left throwing up 'lumps of flesh' and felt as though she was 'dying' after getting deadly sepsis at UK clinic

Sofia Alessia, from Littleborough, Greater Manchester, piled on the pounds during and after her first pregnancy and went from size 10 to a size 16.

Economics

6 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

5 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

4 hours ago Another royal baby is born as princess welcomes surprise after keeping it secret

Princess Maria Laura of Belgium and her husband William Isvy have welcomed their first child on January 26 - three days before Princess Beatrice announced the birth of her daughter Athena

Politics

12 hours ago Is YOUR home being taken over by your possessions? Read our decluttering expert's top tips on how to transform your house into a spacious haven you can be proud of

Ask most people for the number one thing they'd want more of in their home, and the answer would be space. Here are the clever solutions to maximise yours.

Society

16 hours ago Royal Mail to cut deliveries under regulator proposals; Shell hikes investor payouts – business live

Live coverage of business, economics and financial news as UK postal service set to deliver on alternate weekdays and drop SaturdaysGermany’s Dax stock market index is also in on the party with a new record high, while Spain’s Ibex benchmark is at its highest since 2008, before the Eurozone crisis crunched its economy for a decade.Spain’s stock market has risen strongly in the last couple of years, as the country has become the surprise leader of the European economy – with a growth rate far outstripping the EU’s largest economy, Germany.Posts record funds under management of £190.21bn at 2024-end, above analysts’ views of £187.4bn, according to company-compiled consensus. Continue reading...

Economics

7 hours ago How to watch and live stream every Europa League goal with TNT Goals Show Xtra

Manchester United, Tottenham Hotspur and Rangers will all discover their fates in the Europa League on a chaotic final matchday

Sport

6 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

4 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...

Politics

13 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

7 hours ago FCSB vs Manchester United LIVE: Europa League updates, latest team news, lineups, TV, prediction

Both teams have a massive incentive to claim all three points tonight

Sport

6 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

5 hours ago Andy Cohen responds to backlash over 'rude' interview questions about plastic surgery

‘Watch What Happens Live’ host is notorious for questioning his Real Housewives guests about their cosmetic procedures

Politics

13 hours ago ITV This Morning viewers outraged as 'female viagra' tested live on air

This Morning viewers were left unimpressed on Thursday as hosts Ben Shephard and Cat Deeley explained the show would be testing female viagra live on air

Society

9 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

6 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

5 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

14 hours ago 'I wanted to charge teen daughter to live at home – but people think it's harsh'

A mum has divided opinion after dubbing young adults who live at home as 'entitled' and insists that they should contribute to household bills and food

Society

11 hours ago Sweden's PM admits 'we've lost control' as man who burned Koran is assassinated during live stream

Iraqi refugee, Salwan Momika, 38, repeatedly burned the Koran in 2023, sparking outrage in Muslim countries.

Sport

6 hours ago Girls 'lied' about rape and abuse at hands of older Asian men for 'quick easy money', court told

A jury at Minshull Street Crown Court were told about interviews which police conducted with the accused

Events

5 hours ago Tulsi Gabbard grilled on Snowden, Assad and Putin in tense Senate hearing

Skeptical senators ruthlessly questioned Trump’s national intelligence director nominee ahead of confirmation voteUS politics live – latest updatesTulsi Gabbard, Donald Trump’s nominee for national intelligence director, refused to call the whistleblower Edward Snowden a “traitor” but sought to rein in her unorthodox views on foreign dictators and opposition to electronic surveillance during a tense confirmation hearing that could sink her nomination to oversee the country’s sprawling intelligence community.In a three-hour hearing before the Senate intelligence committee, Gabbard, a former congresswoman and member of the Hawaii army national guard, partially recanted her views that Russia was provoked into invading Ukraine, said she had “no love” for the Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad and denied meeting with Hezbollah representatives during a trip to Lebanon in 2017. Continue reading...

Politics

14 hours ago Heathrow expansion plans branded 'criminal' as residents fear homes will be destroyed for third runway

Villagers in Sipson have lived in the shadow of Heathrow airport for decades. As Rachel Reeves restarts the third runway debate, locals once again fear losing their homes

Society

12 hours ago What channel is Rangers v USG? TV and live stream details for Europa League match

How to watch Rangers v USG

Sport

6 hours ago Man who strangled his son's partner to death after she got out of the shower before going to buy custard slice for his mother is found guilty of murder

Sophie Evans, 30, was found naked face down at home on a kitchen floor with a towel tied to a cupboard on her throat.

Events

5 hours ago Dad, 78, told A&E wait would be 10 HOURS, with ‘nowhere to sit and people sleeping on beds in corridors’

The hospital responded to the claims warning that ‘A&E services are extremely busy, which is impacting waiting times’

Politics

16 hours ago 'I was told to lock away the paracetamol. My own child became a stranger': A terrifying portrait of the secret lives of today's teenage girls from a mother and daughter who went through it all

Christie Watson started to suspect something was wrong with her 16-year-old daughter when she found her in bed, smoking cigarettes, at two in the morning.

Society

13 hours ago Transfer news LIVE! Arsenal plot second Watkins bid; Chelsea in Tel battle; Man United suffer Dorgu delay

Premier League clubs working hard in final days of January window

Sport

6 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.

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