17 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

21 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 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

7 hours ago Four years after the coup, chaos reigns as Myanmar’s military struggles

A patchwork of armed opposition groups have made major gains over the past year, with the military facing further losses The streets of Lashio, a once bustling city in north-eastern Myanmar, are quieter than usual. Schools are shut, except for those run by volunteers from the pro-democracy resistance in the community. Months of airstrikes have left destruction. Even though the fighting has stopped, electricity is still not running properly. Instead, residents rely on solar power to charge their phones, and firewood and charcoal to cook.“We saw a lot of civilians who died during the battle [in those days]. We saw them on the streets, on the lanes, some of the bodies were decayed and some of them were freshly dead. Some died in their homes,” said Leo*, a 40-year-old driver, whose family spent months living with constant bombardments by the military, running to hide in the darkness of a homemade bunker each time jet fighters came. Continue reading...

Events

6 hours ago AP PHOTOS: The moment to restore broken baby Jesus figurines has come in Mexico

It might cost more to repair them than to buy new ones. But baby Jesus figurines have such sentimental value in families that every January an area in downtown Mexico City is full of people with the broken religious sculptures looking for a workshop for hands, legs, nose, eyes, eyelashes or fingers.

Culture

21 hours ago I thought I'd solved the eternal issue of trying to lose baby weight while still enjoying chocolate and sugar. But my solution left me with a bizarre eating disorder

Trying to slim down after the birth of her first child, Lucy Hake thought she'd solved a problem familiar to many dieters: how to satisfy cravings for calorific food without sabotaging her weight-loss efforts.

Science

20 hours ago Woman 'on the run' from child cruelty charges after baby fell from moving car onto busy A

Raychel Hardingham, 29, was seriously injured when she fell with the child from a blue Volvo on the A1067 Fakenham Road, opposite the Shell petrol station in Taverham, Norfolk, in April 2023.

Transport

8 hours ago John Travolta's nepo baby daughter Ella Bleu, 24, unveils dazzling makeover in fashion magazine cover

John Travolta's nepo baby daughter Ella Bleu Travolta wowed on the cover of Hunger Magazine.

Politics

21 hours ago Coleen Nolan 'struggling to pay bills' despite £3k a day Loose Women salary

Loose Women star Coleen Nolan has recently admitted that her panel show salary "goes straight on bills, mortgage and insurance" and confessed that she "has worries"

Economics

21 hours ago Arsenal face struggle to sign Ollie Watkins despite ‘good news’ over transfer bid

Aston Villa are reluctant to lose both Watkins and Jhon Duran before Monday’s transfer deadline

Sport

11 hours ago Mom uses hair dryer to 'warm' infant son but burns him to death when she passes out: report

Authorities accused the mom of being under the influence of a controlled substance at the time

Events

9 hours ago Mothers overwhelmingly carry the family's 'mental load' while fathers often take a back seat, study shows

From knowing which after-school activity falls on which day to when the household bills are due, making sure family life runs smoothly is never simple.

Politics

22 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

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

Man charged with torching New London home after baby killed by dog pleads no contest, faces 15 years  CT Insider

Events

10 hours ago Surprising 'nepo baby' star tops the list of biggest celebrity beauty influencers

The most impactful beauty influencers on social media of 2024 have been revealed and the results may surprise some people. 

Politics

31 hours ago Pep Guardiola spotted with scratches on his head AGAIN as his struggling Man City side make hard work of beating Club Bruges to reach Champions League play

The 2023 champions went into half-time 1-0 down and needed some magic from Mateo Kovacic and Savinho, as well as a Bruges own goal, to reverse their fortunes after the break.

Economics

16 hours ago Twisted relationship of couple who left baby severely disabled after appalling abuse

After her partner Tom Kember inflicted catastrophic injuries on an eight-week-old baby, 'spineless' Katherine Reilly decided to stick by her 'monstrous' partner, even shielding him as he sought to conceal his abuse

Events

10 hours ago Hollyoaks star Stephanie Davis 'sobbing' after introducing newborn baby to sibling

Hollyoaks star Stephanie Davis was left 'sobbing' as she introduced her son Caben to her newborn baby Samuel - who was born last week

Politics

18 hours ago James Haskell says having a baby was blow to Chloe Madeley marriage in shock admission

James Haskell has suggested that his marriage to Chloe Madeley began to struggle after having a child. In a recent interview, he discussed their separation and co-parenting their son, Bodhi, while criticising how he was portrayed in their ITV documentary.

Events

12 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

20 hours ago Fugitive woman, 29, being hunted by police for neglect after child fell from moving car flees to Tenerife and claims she 'fears for her safety'

Raychel Hardingham, 29, was seriously injured when she fell with the child from a blue Volvo on the A1067 Fakenham Road, opposite the Shell petrol station in Taverham, Norfolk, in April 2023.

Events

14 hours ago MIC's Emily Blackwell reveals wedding planning is underway with her fiancé Jordan Oldershaw

The Made In Chelsea star, 28, has lifted the lid on a heartwarming role their baby daughter Eva June, three months, will play on the big day.

Politics

21 hours ago Casemiro shares Man United message after Ruben Amorim admission as transfer deadline set

Manchester United midfielder Casemiro faces an uncertain future at Old Trafford as he struggles for game time under Reds boss Ruben Amorim

Events

14 hours ago 'I've had a baby at long last but now I’m struggling and feel overwhelmed'

Resident agony aunt Coleen Nolan has advice for a reader who tried for a long time to have a child but is finding the exhaustion hard to cope with and feels lonely

Politics

21 hours ago Pregnant woman and her baby were killed by unmarked police travelling at 80mph on a 40mph road just one week before her due date

Mariam Ahmed, 38, died after the unmarked police car smashed into her vehicle in south-east London causing her vehicle to flip several times.

Events

15 hours ago Justin Bieber sparks concern with fans over gaunt and 'haunted' public appearance

Singer Justin Bieber sparked concern with fans following his latest public outing amid rumours of a struggling marriage

Politics

22 hours ago MIC's Emily Blackwell says trauma of premature baby's birth is 'hardest thing ever'

New mum Emily Blackwell opens up exclusively for the very first time about the trauma of delivering her first baby as she admits the horrifying experience has 'changed' her

Events

15 hours ago Made In Chelsea's Emily Blackwell shares wedding plans with baby daughter's important role

Made In Chelsea star Emily Blackwell has shared an insight into her wedding plans with fiance Jordan Oldershaw, and the special role their baby daughter will have in the nuptials.

Politics

23 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

16 hours ago Michelle Keegan covers growing baby bump as she returns to filming after clapping back

The actress was seen between takes as she filmed for series seven of Brassic in the Northern Quarter

Politics

16 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

16 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

16 hours ago Expert shares Meghan Markle and Prince Harry's UK return plans after new royal baby

Princess Beatrice and her sister are believed to have remained close to Harry and Meghan following their royal exit - but will the Sussexes head back to the UK to meet Beatrice's new baby?

Politics

18 hours ago Italian town clamps down after TikTok star draws ‘unmanageable’ crowds

Mayor caps tourist bus numbers after thousands of visitors descend on Roccaraso, clogging roads and leaving litterThe mayor of a popular Italian ski resort is clamping down on day-trippers after the town was suddenly overwhelmed by 260 buses bringing more than 10,000 visitors from Naples and the surrounding Campania region, lured by a TikTok star and cheap tickets.The onslaught on Sunday severely clogged the road leading up to Roccaraso, nestled in the mountains of Abruzzo, and overcrowded its ski slopes. Local residents were furious after the crowds, many of whom brought picnics, left the resort strewn with rubbish. Continue reading...

Politics

18 hours ago Royal princess welcomes surprise baby boy after keeping pregnancy secret

Princess Maria Laura of Belgium and her husband William Isvy have welcomed their first child, a baby boy named Albert, who is now 11th in line to the throne

Politics

18 hours ago Have nepo babies taken over Paris Fashion Week? How children of celebs dominated front rows and catwalks at the once exclusive event

The children of Hollywood's A-listers could be spotted not only cosying to K-pop idols in the best seats in the house but strutting their stuff on the catwalks.

Politics

18 hours ago Second royal princess welcomes a surprise son after keeping pregnancy secret

Royal fans are celebrating the safe arrival of another new addition following a secret pregnancy. It follows the happy news that Princess Beatrice has welcomed her second baby, a little girl named Athena

Politics

20 hours ago ‘I won’t regret this’: young women turn to sterilization as Trump intensifies war on reproductive rights

Women under 30 are sharing information about permanent contraception – including lists of doctors who won’t give them a hard time about getting the procedureMadison Clark did not celebrate when Donald Trump won the 2024 election. But one thought gave her solace: “At least I don’t have to worry about having a baby.”In September, Clark, a 24-year-old nursing student from Battle Creek, Michigan, underwent a bilateral salpingectomy, a sterilization procedure that removed her fallopian tubes, ensuring she will never get pregnant. Clark considers the procedure her fail-safe against any further rollbacks of reproductive rights that might occur under the new Trump administration. Continue reading...

Politics

21 hours ago Referee David Coote felt 'ashamed' and experienced 'really dark days' after video leaked

The official said earlier this week that struggles with his sexuality contributed to the ‘really poor choices’ that led to his sacking

Politics