21 minutes ago McDonald's settles lawsuit over Latino scholarship program by opening door to non

McDonald’s said Friday it is changing a scholarship program for Latino students after it was sued by a group that opposes affirmative action

Politics

3 hours ago Federal employees ordered to remove pronouns from their email signature and urged to find ‘higher productivity jobs’

Critics have warned government can’t offer or fund Trump’s promised buyouts of federal workers

Society

4 hours ago Boden's borg fleece 'cosy for chilly days' that's 'selling like hot cakes' with £40 off

The brown and white borg coat has a relaxed fit, with its length finishing at mid hip, full length sleeves and buttons down its front.

Economics

75 minutes ago Wales issue triple injury update after France defeat as player devastated

Wales lost two players to injury in the opening half an hour in Paris and Gatland admits the outlook is 'not brilliant'

Sport

14 minutes ago Small plane crash in Philadelphia leaves multiple injured as footage shows huge explosion and smoke billowing into the sky

A small plane crashed in Northeast Philadelphia on Friday evening just after 6pm. Reports indicate the aircraft may have struck multiple buildings and vehicles in the area.

Events

2 hours ago Coronation Street's Claire Sweeney declares love for Welsh pop star after sharing photo

ITV Corrie actress Claire Sweeney has taken to social media to share her love for a Welsh pop star as the pair were reunited under sad circumstances

Culture

8 hours ago Hospice fears town's parking charges will affect patients and families undergoing 'difficult times'

Vale of Glamorgan Council plans to bring in new on street parking charges to increased the turnaround of traffic in two seaside towns

Science

2 hours ago Romain Ntamack red card: Why was the France fly half sent off against Wales in the Six Nations?

The France playmaker was dismissed after a high tackle on Wales counterpart Ben Thomas

Transport

49 minutes ago Ruth Langsford reveals heartbreaking change after Eamonn Holmes divorce

Loose Women star Ruth Langsford split from husband Eamonn Holmes last year. Now she has opened up about their divorce for the first time ever, explaining that she has fears of ending up alone

Politics

4 hours ago ITV Unforgotten star opens up on surprising real life family connection following affair storyline

ITV Unforgotten stars Sanjeev Bhaskar and Sinead Keenan appeared on The One Show sofa on Friday night to talk about the new series of popular crime drama

Society

4 hours ago Live Euromillions results for Friday, January 31: The winning numbers from £24m draw and Thunderball

You can find the winning Euromillions and Thunderball numbers for Friday night's draw here. You could win a life-changing sum if you match the correct numbers

Economics

98 minutes ago Chelsea make decision on Evan Ferguson transfer as Brighton star moves closer to exit

Brighton striker Evan Ferguson could join another Premier League club before the transfer window shuts - and Chelsea have now joined the race for the Republic of Ireland star

Sport

21 minutes ago Second plane crash in days hits US mall: Multiple casualties and fires reported

A plane crash has been confirmed in the area of Northeast Philadelphia, just two days on since a devastating crash claimed the lives of 67 people in Washington DC

Events

11 hours ago BBC Strictly Come Dancing's Jamie Borthwick jokes it 'annoys me' as stars celebrate tour 'replacement' after exits

They were drafted in amid changes to the hit dance show's live tour

Culture

20 hours ago Terminally ill teen left in hospital corridor for 14 hours wakes from coma

The 18-year-old, who suffers from Cerebral Palsy and Scoliosis, was told there were no beds available and placed in the hallway as he writhed around in pain.

Science

49 minutes ago Leaders in the Pacific raise alarm over ‘direct impact’ of Trump’s climate retreat and aid freeze

Samoa’s prime minister says US withdrawal from Paris climate agreement is ‘very disappointing’ and puts the survival of Pacific countries at greater riskLeaders and environmental advocates in the Pacific have expressed alarm over Donald Trump’s decision to withdraw from the Paris climate agreement and freeze foreign aid, warning the moves will accelerate the existential threats they face as nations on the frontlines of the climate crisis.The Paris agreement is the world’s main effort to address the impacts of the climate crisis. Trump has called it “unfair” and a “rip off”. Continue reading...

Politics

19 hours ago South Africa and Malaysia to launch campaign to protect international justice

Formation of Hague Group comes amid challenges to ICJ and ICC rulingsSouth Africa and Malaysia will launch a campaign to protect and uphold the rulings of the international court of justice (ICJ) and the international criminal court (ICC) in the face of what they describe as defiance of ICJ orders and attempts by US Congress to hit the ICC through the use of sanctions.The aim of the nine-nation Hague Group – which includes Colombia, Bolivia, Chile, Senegal and Namibia - is to defend the institutions and rulings of the international legal order. Continue reading...

Society

6 hours ago Silicon Valley billionaires splurge £144m on London Spirit in Hundred auction

Winning bid for 49% stake values London Spirit at £295mWelsh Fire stake sold for reported £35m to tech entrepreneurThe Hundred is set to deliver an eye-watering windfall for English cricket that exceeds all projections after a Silicon Valley consortium featuring the chief executives of Microsoft and Google claimed a 49% share in London Spirit for £144m.It was the first of two sales to take place on Friday afternoon, with a 49% stake in Cardiff-based Welsh Fire later sold for a reported £35m. The England and Wales Cricket Board has now raised around £279m after similar stakes in Oval Invincibles (£60m) and Birmingham Phoenix (£40m) were claimed 24 hours earlier. Continue reading...

Economics

2 hours ago Transfer news LIVE! Arsenal learn Watkins decision; Man Utd hijack Tel bid; Spurs battle Chelsea for Garnacho

Premier League clubs out to secure huge deals before deadline

Sport

47 minutes ago Warren Gatland admits Italy showdown now ‘pretty important’ for wounded Wales

Wales were thrashed 43-0 by France in their Six Nations opener as they suffered a 13th successive Test defeat.

Events

12 hours ago Enzo Maresca addresses Chelsea goalkeeper decision after Robert Sanchez criticism

Filip Jorgensen an option to replace Spaniard following high-profile errors

Culture

62 minutes ago Air traffic controllers were initially offered buyouts and told to consider leaving government

Just a day before a deadly midair collision at Reagan National Airport outside Washington, D

Politics

23 hours ago Investigators recover black boxes from doomed American Airlines Flight 5342 as they hunt for answers: 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.

Society

7 hours ago Marks & Spencer launch versatile £45 cotton skater dress perfect for any casual occasion

The denim dress comes in sizes petite, regular and tall - and comes in a flattering skater shape with a mid-length design

Economics

3 hours ago France v Wales LIVE rugby: Six Nations score and updates from opener as Les Bleus dominating

After a winless 2024, Wales face a tall task of the opening night of the tournament as they take on favourites France in Paris

Sport

49 minutes ago DWP target Universal Credit and disability benefits in ‘radical reforms’

The staggering cost of welfare in the UK has exceeded even Government caps by £8.6billion

Events

12 hours ago Alison Hammond 'wants to take a whole year off of TV' after brutal backlash to new BBC travel show with teenage son

The TV star, 49, has confessed that she wants to find time in the next ten years travelling the world.

Culture

90 minutes ago Starmer accused of ‘fudging the facts’ of his schooling by education expert

Sutton Trust founder Sir Peter Lampl made the claim as he criticised the Government’s plans to charge VAT on private school fees.

Politics

7 hours ago AstraZeneca cancels £450m vaccine plant in UK after Government 'own goal' in blow to Rachel Reeves growth plan

The pharmaceutical giant claimed the Labour Government failed to match Tory predecessor’s offer of help for its investment in Merseyside

Economics

4 hours ago France vs Wales LIVE rugby: Six Nations score and updates from opening match of 2025 championship

After a winless 2024, Wales face a tall task of the opening night of the tournament as they take on favourites France in Paris

Sport

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

More than 40 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

16 hours ago One of the world's most photographed tearooms now has a radically different look

Tu Hwnt i'r Bont is run by National Trust Cymru, which was forced to take drastic action

Culture

95 minutes ago Dan Biggar says Wales face biggest match in 20 years as he denies agenda

The former fly-half had his say during ITV's coverage of Wales' 43-0 defeat to France

Politics

8 hours ago The hair tool loved by beauty TikTokers that gives you a "salon like finish" for less than £35

Shoppers are loving the Big Hair tool that makes you look like you've just stepped out of the salon

Economics

4 hours ago Scream brings iconic character back from the dead for new movie amid planned fan boycott

Scream, which was first released in 1996, is returning next year with an iconic character who died in the first movie after some major changes to the production of the seventh instalment

Sport

70 minutes ago ‘Black box’ from helicopter involved in Washington plane crash recovered

Flight data and cockpit voice recorder ‘in good condition’ despite collision with American Airlines jet, official saysWashington DC plane crash – latest updatesThe National Transportation Safety Board has recovered the flight “black box” from the US military Black Hawk helicopter involved in Wednesday’s deadly crash with a commercial airliner, and it appears to be undamaged, NTSB member Todd Inman said Friday.The black box – containing a flight data and cockpit voice recorder – was “in good condition” despite its accident with an American Airlines jet in Washington DC, Inman said. But, he said, the NTSB would not be releasing information from the device immediately as investigations into the crash that killed more 67 people aboard both aircraft continued. Continue reading...

Events

2 hours ago Foreign secretary David Lammy makes impassioned plea for release of Aung San Suu Kyi

Exclusive: Cabinet minister demands she be freed after Independent TV documentary examines her rise and fall – and the plight of the people of Myanmar

Politics

8 hours ago Fresh blow for Rachel Reeves as AstraZeneca scraps £450m investment in UK vaccine plant

The pharmaceutical giant claimed the Labour Government failed to match its predecessor’s offer

Economics

6 hours ago France vs Wales LIVE: Six Nations 2025 match stream, latest score and rugby updates today

Six Nations kicks off tonight in Paris

Sport

87 minutes ago Six Nations descends into red card chaos as hosts Wales crushed by France

The tension-filled match proved too frustrating for Wales after they were awarded two yellow cards and failed to put a single score on the board against a dominant France

Events

2 hours ago Oliver Glasner launches staunch defence of Romain Esse after criticism following first Crystal Palace goal

Teenager scored with first touch on debut in defeat to Brentford

Politics

8 hours ago Company fined £100,000 for failing to protect workers and public at recycling centre

Sundorne Products (Llanidloes) Ltd admitted failures at a recycling centre in Llandrindod Wells, in Powys, following an inspection by the Health and Safety Executive

Economics

6 hours ago Transfer news LIVE! Arsenal learn Watkins decision, Nypan; Tel rejects Tottenham, Man Utd hijack; Tomori talks

Premier League clubs out to secure huge deals before deadline

Sport

89 minutes ago DC plane crash wreck will need to be pulled from river to recover remaining victims

Rescue services have so far pulled 41 bodies from the Potomac River in Washington after a mid-air collision between an American Airlines plane and an army helicopter that has killed 67 people

Events

2 hours ago Pointless Wales crushed by France as Antoine Dupont decision says it all

Wales conceded seven tries and failed to score a point in the first match of the Six Nations

Politics

9 hours ago Starmer told to be 'bold' and use EU security fears to secure better Brexit reset deal

Exclusive: Lord Ricketts said the prime minster has an opportunity to put Britain back at the ‘heart’ of major decisions in Europe when he meets EU leaders on Monday

Economics

6 hours ago Mathys Tel makes Tottenham transfer decision as Man Utd, Arsenal and Chelsea stance emerges

Mathys Tel wants to leave Bayern Munich before transfer deadline day and Tottenham stole a march on multiple Premier League rivals by agreeing a £50million deal with the German giants on Thursday

Sport

93 minutes ago Washington DC plane crash live: ‘black box’ data recorder recovered from Black Hawk helicopter

Officials say over 100 family members of victims are in the Washington area for briefings and that every air traffic controller involved is under intense scrutinyAlarms raised about ‘congested’ airspace before fatal Washington crashReagan national’s main runway is the busiest in the United States, with more than 800 daily takeoffs and landings.The National Transportation Safety Board has investigated nine accidents or incidents at the airport this century, including two that were fatal, records showed. Continue reading...

Events

2 hours ago France v Wales LIVE: Six Nations 2025 result and reaction as Les Bleus thump outclassed visitors

France 43-0 Wales: The returning Antoine Dupont orchestrated a ruthless first-half display from the tournament favourites as Warren Gatland’s men had their losing streak extended

Politics

9 hours ago AstraZeneca cancels £450m UK investment after dispute over Government support

'Several factors have influenced this decision including the timing and reduction of the final offer compared to the previous government’s proposal'

Economics

9 hours ago Manchester United's summer transfer priority just shifted after 'struggling' comment

Man Utd's plans for the summer transfer window might change after Ruben Amorim switched Kobbie Mainoo's position.

Sport

99 minutes ago DC plane crash latest updates: Flight recorder 'black box' from army Black Hawk helicopter recovered from wreckage

None of the 67 passengers and crew are believed to have survived

Events

2 hours ago France vs Wales as it happened: Les Bleus send Six Nations statement with opening night win

Six Nations kicks off tonight in Paris

Politics

9 hours ago Fresh blow for Rachel Reeves as AstraZeneca AXES £450m investment in Merseyside manufacturing plant

The pharma giant blamed the Labour government reducing support as it dramatically torpedoed the development on Merseyside.

Economics

10 hours ago Arsenal told Sverre Nypan transfer decision after January battle for Rosenborg wonderkid

Gunners have been battling with Girona for signing of teenage Norwegian midfielder this month

Sport

1 hour ago American Airlines pilot's final words to heartbroken family before plane crash

The deadly midair collision, involving an American Airlines passenger jet and an Army helicopter near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport late Wednesday, claimed 67 lives.

Events

2 hours ago Trump administration erases mention of climate change and LGBT+ health data from key government sites

The changes come amid an overhaul of most Biden-era policies

Politics

9 hours ago AstraZeneca cancels £450m investment in UK after dispute over Government support

The pharmaceutical giant claimed the Labour Government failed to match its predecessor’s offer of help for the Merseyside investment.

Economics

15 hours ago France v Wales exact scoreline predicted as Gatland's team to show fight but things could turn ugly

Wales head to Paris to face France at the Stade de France in the opening game of the 2025 Six Nations

Sport

2 hours ago North Carolina Supreme Court upholds law that allowed 2 more years for child sex abuse suits

North Carolina’s highest court has upheld a law that gave adult victims of child sexual abuse two additional years to seek civil damages

Events

2 hours ago Trump rocks FBI by telling senior officials to resign or be fired as fears grow over retribution under Kash Patel

‘I was given no rationale for this decision, which, as you might imagine, has come as a shock,’ FBI agent writes in email to colleagues

Politics

9 hours ago Tom McKibbin learns PGA Tour punishment decision after making £4 million LIV Golf move

Tom McKibbin has become the latest star to make the move to LIV Golf, just months after securing a full card on the PGA Tour for the first time heading into the 2025 season

Economics

17 hours ago How to watch France vs Wales FOR FREE: TV channel and live stream for Six Nations rugby today

Antoine Dupont returns as favourites look to make statement

Sport

2 hours ago Shock as Army takes 'extraordinary step' over female Black Hawk pilot in DC plane crash: Live updates

Both the instructor pilot in charge, identified as Chief Warrant Office 2 Andrew Eaves, and the female co-pilot were being evaluated during the flight and were familiar with the route.

Events

3 hours ago Grade II listed Neath building now 'little more than a pile of stones' could be turned into housing

The property is known to have been constructed some time in the 18th Century but it now has no roof and parts of it are said to be in danger of falling down

Politics

10 hours ago Get 'beautiful' £62 Calvin Klein perfume for £19 ahead of Valentine's Day

Amazon is offering a £43 discount on the best-selling designer perfume for a limited time

Economics

22 hours ago Evan Ferguson transfer hint dropped by Brighton boss as Arsenal ponder late move

Evan Ferguson, who has been hampered by a series of niggling injuries since bursting on to the scene as a teenager, has been linked with moves to Arsenal, Bayer Leverkusen and West Ham during the January transfer window

Sport

2 hours ago Peerless Antoine Dupont leads fabulous French to Six Nations victory as Wales hit a new low

France 43-0 Wales: The maestro of a scrum half led the tournament favourites to an opening victory as Warren Gatland’s side were kept scoreless

Events

3 hours ago Evil parents starved teen ballerina daughter until she weighed just four stone

WARNING, GRAPHIC CONTENT: A couple, from Australia, forced their teenage daughter to follow a strict diet and take part in intense ballet training while they starved her

Politics

10 hours ago AstraZeneca cancels £450m Liverpool investment, blaming UK government funding cuts – business live

Pharmaceutical company says that it will not go ahead with investment at Speke, near LiverpoolDonald Trump’s White House will invoke emergency powers to introduce tariffs on Canada and Mexico, Reuters reports:Two sources familiar with the matter said that Trump was expected to invoke the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) as the legal basis for the tariffs, declaring a national emergency over fentanyl overdoses that killed nearly 75,000 Americans in 2023 and illegal immigration.The statute enacted in 1977 and modified after the 9/11 attacks in 2001 gives the president broad powers to impose economic sanctions in a crisis. Continue reading...

Economics

2 hours ago Peerless Antoine Dupont leads fabulous France to Six Nations victory as Wales hit a new low

France 43-0 Wales: The maestro of a scrum half led the tournament favourites to an opening victory as Warren Gatland’s side were kept scoreless

Events

3 hours ago EastEnders star drops huge clue he's The Masked Singer's Bear in live TV blunder

The Masked Singer's Bear has been the subject of much speculation - and now fans have been given their biggest clue yet

Politics

11 hours ago The £90,000 slab of tarmac going to auction in popular Cardiff suburb that you've probably never noticed

Looks like a bit of scrub land with little value but people with vision will get excited at what it could become

Economics

2 hours ago 'Petrolhead' killed brother's girlfriend in horror smash trying to 'show off'

Gavin Hall, 39, crashed his enhanced Audi S3 into the central reserve of a road and hit a tree. His brother's girlfriend, Lois Davidson, died in the horror crash

Events

5 hours ago Major Patrick Dorgu decision confirmed before Man United medical as transfer delay explained

Latest Manchester United news with an update on Patrick Dorgu's impending move to Old Trafford

Politics

11 hours ago Dragons' Den viewers slam 'greediest offer' given to £6m business that left Steven Barlett stunned

Viewers took to X to criticise Dragon Touker Suleyman after his proposed offer left his fellow Dragons stunned

Economics

2 hours ago Health data and webpages disappear as Trump administration targets 'gender ideology'

A government memo aimed at implementing President Donald Trump’s order rolling back protections for transgender people has rippled through the federal government as agencies scrambled to make changes to strip “gender ideology” from websites, contracts and emails

Events

5 hours ago Meet the rising star of BBC News: Presenter Leigh Milner earns rave reviews as TV viewers join the army of fans already wowed by her behind

Leigh Milner, 35 (pictured) shared a clip of her presenting debut on the BBC News channel on Friday morning - reporting the latest news on the air crash in Washington DC.

Politics

13 hours ago Fire breaks out at new £38m Swansea city centre flagship building on site of former Oceana nightclub

The fire took place at the 71/72 Kingsway building, a major new high-tech office development which was originally meant to be completed last year

Economics

2 hours ago Trans Black Hawk pilot forced to respond after she's falsely identified as D.C. crash captain

Jo Ellis has served in the Virginia National Guard for 15 years and found herself the subject of thousands of false social media posts on Friday morning

Events

5 hours ago Swansea City announce signing of Melker Widell as starlet reveals why he joined

Swansea have brought in the Sweden Under-21 international and have immediately loaned him back

Politics

13 hours ago What happens if the Euromillions jackpot goes unclaimed? £83m lottery jackpot still up for grabs

Players are being urged to check their tickets to see if they have won a life-changing sum

Economics

2 hours ago Trump targets FAA diversity efforts in plane crash probe despite no evidence they played any role

President Donald Trump's remarks this week blaming diversity recruitment at the FAA as a potential reason for the plane crash that killed 67 people has drawn attention to the agency’s attempts to address its most pressing and long-standing staffing problem

Events

5 hours ago Beauty editor picks Medik8 plumping face cream as best 'out of hundreds'

Medik8's Total Moisture Daily Facial Cream, £45, is a total game-changer for beauty editor Zoe Cripps, and one of the few products that she would genuinely pay for herself

Politics

13 hours ago Seismic Cardiff City contracts bulletin as three key players sign new deals in major boost

The Bluebirds have issued an update on three key players, who have committed their futures to the club

Economics

2 hours ago Starmer 'set to exempt Chinese spies from toughest national security law’

Shadow foreign secretary accuses prime minister of putting UK security at risk in rush to fix economy

Events