2 hours ago 11 years after a celebrated opening, massive solar plant faces a bleak future in the Mojave Desert

What was once the largest solar power plant of its type in the world appears headed for closure just 11 years after opening

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14 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 How much will YOUR water bill go up? Interactive tool reveals the price increases for customers across Britain

The rise will take the average water and wastewater bill in England and Wales from £480 to £603 for the next year alone. This equates to an increase of around £10 a month, from £40 to £50.

Economics

4 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

3 hours ago Man 'very lucky' to be alive after being savagely attacked by 'massive 100kg' kangaroo

The victim, in his 50s, came across two kangaroos outside his home in Central Queensland, Australia. One of the animals fled but the other, 2m tall and weighing 100kg, attacked him

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10 hours ago Norovirus symptoms in babies: five signs parents need to look out for after 'worrying surge' in cases

Norovirus cases in hospital have hit their highest level so far this winter 🤢

Science

12 hours ago Is flying becoming more dangerous? Fears grow after American Airlines flight tragedy

After Washington collision, statistics show whether there has been a rise in aviation fatalities recently

Transport

3 hours ago Justin Bieber looks worn out in NYC as he is seen separately from wife Hailey amid fan concerns for pop star

The father of Jack Blues also had hollow eyes, a thin frame and a sad look on his face as he was outside a high rise building next to a movie theater in NYC; Hailey was not with him.

Politics

14 hours ago Nearly half a million fines issued to parents for taking children out of school

The vast majority (91%) of penalty notices were for unauthorised family holidays, the Department for Education said.

Society

11 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

6 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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6 hours ago New captain Maro Itoje says England ‘ready to go’ as they target Ireland upset

England will take on the reigning Six Nations champions in Dublin this weekend.

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4 hours ago Watch as Richard Madeley confronts Rachel Reeves over her 'exaggerated' CV in GMB clash

The host, 68, brutally tore into the Chancellor, 45, as he quizzed her about why she had lied about the length of time she had worked at the Bank of England.

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13 hours ago How to save money on your water bills as price set to increase from April

Households across England and Wales are facing increases to their bills, so how can they reduce water usage?

Economics

9 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

8 hours ago ‘We’re not gonna be woke’: Middlesex chief risks ECB wrath over new diversity rules

Andrew Cornish criticises ‘token’ appointmentsECB has set new targets and could withhold fundingMiddlesex’s chief executive, Andrew Cornish, has risked ­antagonising the England and Wales Cricket Board by appearing to criticise a central ­element of the counties’ new diversity rules that come into force on Saturday.At a club forum last week Cornish told Middlesex members “we’re not gonna be woke and just do ­political correctness” before criticising “token” appointments based on “gender or ethnicity”. Continue reading...

Events

6 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

14 hours ago Dumfries and Galloway's arts sector handed massive £2million boost thanks to Creative Scotland

Dumfries and Galloway Arts Festival, Cample Line, Glenkens Community and Arts Trust, The Sove Network and Wigtown Festival Company will receive the funding over the next three years.

Economics

12 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

10 hours ago Brits given urgent 'stay home, wear mask' warning as cases of infections rise

The UKHSA is encouraging people with symptoms of flu and hMPV to take these precautions

Events

6 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

15 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

18 hours ago Ally McCoist plots Celtic Champions League undercover mission as Rangers hero plans to sit next to superstar's dad

McCoist is planning a visit to Celtic Park - but all may not be as it appears with a massive Euro night just around the corner for the Hoops

Sport

10 hours ago Hospital nurse in Uganda dies in country's first Ebola outbreak in 2 years

A Ugandan health official says a nurse in the capital, Kampala, has died of Ebola, in the first recorded fatality since the country's last outbreak ended in 2023

Events

7 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

15 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

26 hours ago Arsenal sent new Ollie Watkins transfer update with Aston Villa to be 'demanding' over striker

Gunners have made a shock late swoop for England striker and boyhood fan before Monday’s deadline

Sport

11 hours ago Hundreds protest in London as jailed climate activists’ appeals are heard

Road outside high court blocked in protest against ‘draconian’ sentences given to 16 Just Stop Oil ‘political prisoners’Hundreds of protesters have blocked the road outside the high court in London, where the appeals of 16 jailed climate activists are being heard, in condemnation of “the corruption of democracy and the rule of law”.As England’s most senior judge heard arguments in the appeal of the sentences of the Just Stop Oil activists, who are serving a combined 41 years in jail, their supporters sat on the road in silence holding placards proclaiming them “political prisoners”. Continue reading...

Events

9 hours ago Rangers vs USG LIVE as the results Clement and Co need revealed to reach the top 8

It's another massive European night under the lights at Ibrox Stadium with opposition from Philippe Clement's homeland

Politics

15 hours ago Police record almost half a million shoplifting offences in England and Wales

The Office for National Statistics published the latest crime figures on Thursday.

Economics

12 hours ago Shop worker fatally injured in Omagh bomb apologised to husband as she lay dying

Geraldine Breslin’s son Gareth spoke publicly about his mother’s death for the first time as he gave evidence to the public inquiry into the bombing.

Events

9 hours ago Rangers 1 USG 0 LIVE as Raskin scores and the Belgians are bang up against it

It's another massive European night under the lights at Ibrox Stadium with opposition from Philippe Clement's homeland

Politics

15 hours ago Georgia Stanway out for ‘several months’ as Lionesses dealt major injury blow

England play their opening game of Euro 2025 on July 5 and Stanway is now a major doubt for the tournament

Economics

13 hours ago Scots believe they are victims of colonialism despite helping create the British Empire

More people believe that Scotland was simply a subject of England than a partner in creating the largest empire the world have ever seen.

Events

9 hours ago Strictly's Amy Dowden suffering 'four to five blackouts a day' in worrying health update

Strictly Come Dancing star Amy Dowden has spoken about the symptoms that she has experienced after being diagnosed with the condition Crohn's disease more than a decade ago

Politics

15 hours ago Mortgage approvals to home buyers edged up in December, Bank of England figures show

Some 66,526 deals got the green light in December, up from 66,061 in November, the Bank said

Economics

13 hours ago Bishop of Liverpool resigns after sexual assault and harassment claims

Right Reverend Dr John Perumbalath said he did not want the story to become ‘a distraction’.

Events

9 hours ago ‘Everyone has an impact’: how to start reducing your environmental footprint

As fires tear through California and Trump sets back efforts to curb the rise of global temperatures, what can individuals do to make a difference?2024 was the hottest year on record. Average global temperatures rose to 1.6C above preindustrial levels, according to data from the EU’s Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S) – a rise that led to extreme weather events and “misery to millions of people”, as one of the group’s experts told the Guardian.Less than a month into the new year, fires have torn through huge swathes of Los Angeles, upending the lives of thousands. Donald Trump, a climate denier, is pulling the country out of international climate agreements and setting back efforts to curb the rise of average global temperatures. Continue reading...

Politics

16 hours ago Mortgage approvals to home buyers edged up in December – Bank of England figures

One property expert described the start of 2025 as ‘upbeat’.

Economics

14 hours ago Shocking moment police catch paedophile in hotel room with young teenage girl after harrowing 999 call

Cops caught the pervert at a hotel in Manchester after being tipped off by a member of staff, who called 999. The bust comes amid a worrying rise in paedophiles raping children in hotels.

Events

10 hours ago New DIY waste rules in UK as households face being turned away from tips

The government changed the rules around DIY waste disposal in England last year, but millions of people have still been turned away from local recycling centres

Politics

26 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

14 hours ago Tuberculosis cases in UK surge as health chief issues 'serious' warning

Tuberculosis is curable and preventable, but the Victoria disease remains a serious public health issue in England - cases are on the rise by more than 10% in the last year

Events

10 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

26 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

14 hours ago NHS issues ‘worrying’ norovirus warning as hospital cases in England soar to record highs

The vomiting bug has hit hospitals hard this winter

Events

10 hours ago Myles Smith on his stunning rise from TikTok artist to the next global pop superstar

Myles Smith had the biggest song of last year with Stargazing, and with a new album and tour, and a Brits Rising Star award to pick up, we caught up with him to ask how sudden superstardom feels

Politics

26 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

14 hours ago Ebola outbreak as young man dies with horror 'unexplained bleeding from multiple sources'

The Ministry of Health Uganda confirmed a man has died after an outbreak of Ebola was confirmed in Kampala

Events

11 hours ago RFK Jr and Trump FBI pick Kash Patel face Senate confirmation hearings – US politics live

Health nominee Robert F Kennedy Jr faces further grilling on day two of his confirmation hearing as Patel will face scrutiny over loyalty to TrumpHere’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

14 hours ago Man left with horrific injuries after he was savagely mauled by a massive 100kg kangaroo

The man, aged in his 50s, was about to go to the shops when he found two kangaroos outside his home at Willows, near Emerald in Central Queensland, at midday on Wednesday.

Events

11 hours ago Bishop’s resignation latest in series of difficulties for Church of England

It comes in the same months as Justin Welby formally quit as Archbishop of Canterbury.

Politics

15 hours ago England whitewash fears grow as Australia script familiar story on opening day of Women's Ashes Test

Heather Knight’s beleaguered side were dismissed for just 170 at the MCG with the host firmly on top in the day/night Test

Events

12 hours ago Trump’s Guantánamo Bay order condemned as ‘disastrous’ and ‘indefensible’ by rights groups – US politics live

US president prompts outrage after signing an executive order to prepare huge detention facility at Guantánamo Bay he says could hold 30,000 immigrantsHere’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

15 hours ago Shoplifting offences surge to another record high: Store thefts rise by a QUARTER in a year with nearly 500,000 crimes reported, police figures reveal

The shocking data is further proof of Britain's worsening retail theft epidemic, which an industry body warned today was 'out of control'.

Events

12 hours ago Linda Robson breaks down in tears on Loose Women recounting rise to fame on Birds Of A Feather with 'amazing' Pauline Quirke after her heartbreaking dementia diagnosis

The TV star, 66, shared some of her most funny memories with Pauline following her heartbreaking dementia diagnosis.

Politics

16 hours ago Shoplifting offences in England and Wales hit new record high of nearly 500,000 crimes last year

Police recorded the equivalent of 1,350 shoplifting offences every day in year to September 2024, new Office for National Statistics figures show

Events

12 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

16 hours ago Trump’s US aid freeze will drive migration from Latin America, experts warn

Abrupt decision to pause all foreign aid could exacerbate violence in region already struggling with organized crimeThe Trump administration’s abrupt decision to immediately pause all US foreign aid programmes could exacerbate violence in Latin America, driving more migration from a region already struggling with the rise of organised crime, experts have warned.The world’s largest aid provider by far, the US disbursed $1.5bn (£1.2bn) to South American countries in the 2023 financial year, funding a broad range of projects, including humanitarian, military, environmental and economic aid. Continue reading...

Events

12 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

20 hours ago Decades of neglect have failed rail links in Wales and the south west of England

A partnership between areas of south Wales and the west of England has identified opportunities to make rail a viable option for hundreds of thousands more people

Events

13 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

22 hours ago Kumbh Mela stampede latest: Probe ordered after 30 deaths at world’s largest religious festival in India

Indian authorities have released an official statement on the death toll but it is expected to rise

Events