80 minutes ago World’s most popular TikTok personality Khaby Lame joins UNICEF as goodwill ambassador

Khaby Lame, the Senegalese-Italian influencer who ranks as world’s most popular TikTok personality, has been named as a goodwill ambassador by the U.N.'s children’s agency

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11 hours ago Best Guard Dogs: Here are 13 breeds of alert dogs you can trust to protect your home and family

Intruders will be given short shrift by these loyal and vigilent dogs.

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5 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

4 hours ago Father recalls 'darkest hours of his life' after being told to say final goodbyes to his baby boy during emergency open

Joe Silver, 32, who lives in Harrogate with his wife of five years, Charlotte, also 32, said their first and only child, Billy, was not breathing when he was born four weeks prematurely.

Sport

90 minutes ago Chevron seeks to protect Venezuelan business scrutinised by White House

Chief warns country could be vulnerable to Chinese and Russian influence if it is forced to abandon operations there

Events

4 hours ago Council orders 'noisy' pub to tear down 32ft unauthorised teepee after locals' complaints over loud music blaring all day and night

Councillors ordered the Eagle and Child pub in Ramsbottom, Lancashire, to tear the teepee down last October after rejecting a retrospective planning application for it to remain permanently.

Culture

10 hours ago What is Rhinovirus and its symptoms as cases soar in children across the UK

Rhinovirus is generally thought of as the precursor to a common cold, but it can also develop into several things far worse than that if left without seeking medical help

Science

33 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

3 hours ago Love Island All Stars' viewers beg to 'wrap this show up' as they react to 'weird' nine

Viewers were quick to pick up on the difference between Sammy, 23, who won the dating series in 2023 with ex Jess Harding, and Elma, 32, who appeared in 2019 on the fifth series

Politics

16 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...

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9 hours ago The world's best bargain cruises: Our experts select the greatest value voyages from around the globe from as little as £65 a night

The days of cruises being an elitist activity for the well-to-do are long gone. Here we've scoured the market to find our pick of the crop of the world's best budget cruises.

Economics

2 hours ago Scottish children's play centre boss is jailed for 25 years in US after child abuse images are found on his iPhone

Steven Paul McInally, who reportedly owned Go Wild soft play unit in Glasgow, was ordered to open his phone by airport staff while on holiday from Scotland

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9 hours ago Love Island All Stars viewers call out ‘weirdest moment’ in show’s history

‘Imagine explaining this to a Victorian child’ said one confused fan

Culture

13 hours ago Mum and daughter receive 'devastating' diagnoses just months after doctors said it was menopause and asthma

'Am I going to die? I have three children at home who need me'

Science

45 hours ago Five things you might not realise are harming your heart, according to a cardiologist

We know the obvious ways to protect our heart, but there are some things we may not know are harming it

Transport

23 hours ago Marks & Spencer cuts price of children's clothes to poach parents from rival retailers

Bosses want to entice more family shoppers as they press ahead with a turnaround mission that has seen M&S bounce back from the doldrums.

Society

10 hours ago Nobody's Child dress reduced from £120 to £42 is the 'ultimate' knockout Valentine's outfit

The Red Balloon Sleeve Tiered Char Midi Dress is currently reduced in price in Nobody's Child's sale

Economics

2 hours ago Harold Shipman's 'Monster Mansion' prison cell 'haunted' after Dr Death's suicide

Child killer Roy Whiting told prison staff he was too scared to sleep in Harold Shipman's bed on Wakefield prison's D-wing as he felt the ghost of 'Dr Death' was still haunting the space

Events

10 hours ago Stephen Bunting addresses claims he celebrated Masters win with 'night of passion'

Darts hero Stephen Bunting has reacted to claims he celebrated his Masters triumph last year in style as he addressed plans to have a third child

Culture

33 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

5 hours ago Trump energy pick Wright to speak to conservative event in London, group says

Trump energy pick Wright to speak to conservative event in London, group says  Reuters

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29 hours ago Nearly half a million fines were issued to parents for taking children out of school last year

The vast majority (91%) of fines issued in the academic year 2023-24 were for unauthorised family holidays, according to the latest figures from the Department for Education (DfE).

Society

11 hours ago Primark's new £13 Twilight range asks fans to pick Team Edward or Team Jacob

Vampire and werewolf movie lovers can stock up on Edward Cullen and Jacob Black merchandise thanks to Primark's new range

Economics

2 hours ago Glamorous influencer, 27, dies after undergoing common cosmetic surgery in Mexico

Glamorous Instagram influencer Denisse Reyes died three days after undergoing a common cosmetic surgery at a clinic in the southern Mexico city of Tuxtla Gutiérrez.

Events

34 hours ago Norovirus hospitalisations surge as NHS issues urgent guidance to avoid bug

Norovirus is still piling pressure on the NHS as health chiefs issue advice to families how to protect yourselves against the sickness and diarrhoea bug

Science

5 hours ago Queen Rania of Jordan pays tribute to her husband and their son as they celebrate their birthdays

The Jordanian monarch, King Abdullah II, and his youngest child, Prince Hashem, celebrated their special days together on 30 January.

Politics

33 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

20 hours ago New Orleans archbishop fires food bank leaders for refusing to fund abuse settlement

Bankrupt Roman Catholic archdiocese replaced members at church-affiliated non-profit over $16m disputeThe archbishop of New Orleans’ bankrupt Roman Catholic archdiocese on Thursday abruptly fired and replaced top leaders at a church-affiliated food bank, with those dismissed saying it was because the non-profit refused to contribute to paying survivors of child sexual abuse by clergymen.The ousted members of Second Harvest’s board of directors say the changes “follow months of increasingly aggressive pressure placed on Second Harvest to contribute as much as $16m toward helping to resolve victims’ claims related to the church’s sexual abuse-related bankruptcy”, which has been pending since May 2020. Continue reading...

Economics

2 hours ago Elianne Andam's family issue desperate plea to cure UK's 'sick' knife crime epidemic

Elianne Andam's family are demanding the Government tackle the knife crime epidemic plaguing the UK, saying otherwise they risk more children meeting brutal and violent deaths

Events

35 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

6 hours ago Value Scope: Each way horse racing tips from Steve Jones for Saturday on ITV

You are spoilt for choice as our man makes five recommendations from the TV cards at Sandown and Musselburgh with Dartmoor Pirate his main pick

Politics

34 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

28 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

3 hours ago Who is Kendrick Lamar dating? Everything we know about his fiancée Whitney Alford and their two children

The ‘Not Like Us’ singer and his partner first met when they were in high school

Events

6 hours ago Prince Andrew: Timeline of scandals as its revealed he was in touch with Epstein months longer than claimed

Late monarch’s middle child has seen his reputation damaged over his friendship with paedophile Jeffrey Epstein and ties to alleged Chinese spy

Politics

37 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

31 hours ago Bosses at children's hospice charity CHAS 'so sad' after Storm Eowyn caused £60,000 worth of damage

CHAS says the garden at Robin House in Balloch suffered around £60,000 worth of damage in Storm Eowyn.

Economics

4 hours ago School lunch anger as concerned mum hits out after son was losing weight

"When your children come home hungry, this is why."

Events

7 hours ago Oh, I’m sorry, tech bros – did DeepSeek copy your work? I can hardly imagine your distress | Marina Hyde

If China has done to Sam Altman what his OpenAI has been accused of doing to creatives, it would take a heart of stone not to laughI once saw an episode of America’s Dumbest Criminals where a man called the cops to report his car stolen, only for it to turn out he’d stolen it from someone else in the first place. I couldn’t help thinking of him this week while watching OpenAI’s Sam Altman wet his pants about the fact that a Chinese hedge fund might have made unauthorised use of his own chatbot models, including ChatGPT, to train their new little side project. This is the cheaper, more open, extremely share-price-slashing DeepSeek.As news of DeepSeek played havoc with the tech stock market, OpenAI pressed its hanky to its nose and released a statement: “We are aware of and reviewing indications that DeepSeek may have inappropriately distilled our models, and will share information as we know more,” this ran. “We take aggressive, proactive countermeasures to protect our technology.” O...

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45 hours ago Many parents don’t think children need to know how to use a book by age 4, study reveals

Teachers report children starting primary school with delays in basic motor skills

Society

32 hours ago Kate Middleton opts for high street chic in old favourite £16 dress from the Zara sale as she visits children's hospice in South Wales

Arriving at Tŷ Hafan this morning after 'proudly' announcing her new patronage, Catherine, 43, stepped out in muted tones.

Economics

4 hours ago Judge who allowed Sara Sharif to live with killer father was previously criticised by High Court

Judge Alison Raeside was criticised over ‘fundamentally flawed’ hearing regarding another child

Events

7 hours ago I want children but my partner now says he is not keen. Should I go it alone? | Ask Annalisa Barbieri

I don’t think it’s fair your partner uses his past relationship to dictate the present with you. You need to have an open and honest conversation to understand each other’s feelings • Every week Annalisa Barbieri addresses a relationship problem sent in by a readerMy partner has a child from a previous relationship who was two when we met a few years ago. For the first half of our relationship we discussed having future children together. Then one day he told me he no longer wanted more kids and that his child is his sole focus. The future was gone in one second.We have an amazing relationship, so this is our only issue. His previous relationship has scarred him deeply. Continue reading...

Politics

37 hours ago Heartbreaking Christmas snap of boy who died in nursery tragedy as £35k raised

"It is with profound sadness that we share the heartbreaking news of the passing of Jude Gerrard."

Economics

5 hours ago Hilarious moment police find female suspect hiding under pile of children's toys after she replied 'hey guys' to their wanted appeal for her

Watch the hilarious moment that Greater Manchester Police uncovered a female suspect attempting to evade arrest by hiding under a pile of children's toys.

Events

8 hours ago Hamas set to free Israeli father in Gaza hostage release – amid grave concerns for his wife and children

Yarden Bibas, Keith Siegel and Ofer Calderon will be exchanged for 90 Palestinian prisoners on Saturday

Politics

43 hours ago Taxpayers fund new clothes and shoes for Channel crossing migrants worth £3,000 every day

The packs are handed out to men, women, and children to replace their seawater soaked clothing when they arrive in Dover after their dinghys have been intercepted by Border Force vessels.

Economics

5 hours ago ‘We will be OK’: Lady Gaga and Billie Eilish among headliners for LA wildfire benefit concert

Music A-listers from Dr Dre to Olivia Rodrigo perform at fundraising extravaganza FireAid at neighboring LA arenasMaking my way through the Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California, it was clear that FireAid was set to be a different kind of musical extravaganza. Taking place simultaneously at both at the state-of-the-art arena (which opened in August) and the longtime city staple the Kia Forum, the roster, which included everyone from Joni Mitchell to Peso Pluma, was announced in the wake of the devastating fires that struck the area earlier this month and broadcast around the world to raise funds and awareness, the atmosphere before showtime was neither celebratory nor subdued, striking a delicate balance to coalesce over a common love for Los Angeles and its ongoing strife.A red carpet where flashbulbs are usually popping was mostly quiet as a mouse, with photographers invariably checking their lenses; perhaps the stars in attendance knew it would be inept to have a fashion moment on...

Events

8 hours ago Royal princess kept baby news under wraps by using one unlikely tactic

It was revealed that another princess had welcomed a child just hours after Princess Beatrice revealed her baby news - and this royal's news was especially surprising as she'd not previously announced the impending arrival

Politics

5 hours ago Norovirus surge warning from NHS as Welsh patients given new vaccine in trial

Norovirus, also called the winter vomiting bug, is a stomach bug that causes vomiting and diarrhoea

Events

8 hours ago Mum shares pictures of 'tiny' school dinners that leave children hungry

A mum has posted pictures of the "tiny" portions of food being given to youngsters as old as 11 at school saying her son, 7, comes home home hungry each night

Politics

6 hours ago When is Multiversus going offline? As Batman and Bugs Bunny's best efforts fail

Multiversus, the Super Smash Bros. rival from Warner Bros, will be going offline in May, its developer has announced as the platform fighter begins its final season next week

Events

8 hours ago Kelsey Parker beams in first pics after pregnancy announcement and breaking silence on Max George 'feud'

Kelsey Parker has been seen for the first time since announcing her pregnancy and opening up on her alleged 'feud' with Max George, as she stepped out with her two children

Politics

8 hours ago Photographer who founded event for children’s charities had 700 images of child sexual abuse 

Father-of-two John Rampton, who lives in Welshpool, was found with the images after his estranged wife told the police

Events

9 hours ago Hamas to release Israeli father amid ‘grave concerns’ for wife and children

Yarden Bibas scheduled for release with Keith Siegel and Ofer Calderon on Saturday in latest handover of hostagesMiddle East crisis – live updatesHamas has announced it will release Yarden Bibas on Saturday, the Israeli father of a young family kidnapped to Gaza who have been one of the most enduring symbols of Israel’s hostages in the coastal strip.The Hamas spokesperson Abu Obeida said on its Telegram channel that Bibas would be released with Keith Siegel, a joint US citizen, and Ofer Calderon, who also has French nationality. Continue reading...

Politics

9 hours ago Dad caught on camera with knife claimed he was using it to build children's den

Lewis Millar landed in trouble after police probing a disturbance identified him from a resident's ring doorbell footage.

Events

9 hours ago David Beckham supported by wife Victoria and kids at launch of steamy new campaign

David Beckham was supported by his wife Victoria and their children, Romeo, Cruz and Harper at the launch of his latest David Beckham x BOSS One campaign in London

Politics

9 hours ago Martin Lewis issues urgent warning against common payment option at online checkouts

Taking to X/ Twitter this week, the British Money Saving Expert said that the new payment option offers little protection.

Events

9 hours ago Kate Middleton's sweet response after little girl asks if she's a princess

The Princess of Wales , 43, visited children's hospice Tŷ Hafan and Corgi sock manufacturer, which formed part of her 'slow and gradual' return to royal duties following her cancer treatment last year.

Politics

9 hours ago Millions urged to avoid one fruit that could turn common medicine 'toxic'

The tablet, which is taken by millions of people, helps manage cholesterol - but one fruit could easily undo all of its helpful abilities

Events

9 hours ago American living in UK admits she'd 'never heard' of 12 British icons before moving

Kalyn, who runs the Girl Gone London YouTube channel, said she has "no idea" if one icon is meant to be a children's character or something "straight out of a horror film"

Politics

9 hours ago Sick Scots soft play boss jailed for child abuse images 'took pictures of kids at sleepover in house'

Steven Paul McInally is beginning a 25-years jail term in America after taking pictures into the country on his mobile phone while going to Florida.

Events

9 hours ago Man City star 'ruins child's birthday' by refusing to sign shirt for one reason

Manchester City midfielder James McAtee was offered a shirt to sign for a young fan after the Champions League win over Club Brugge - but he appeared to take issue with the boy's coat

Politics

10 hours ago Cases of horror Rhinovirus soar across the UK with one age group worst hit

Compared to Coronavirus, RSV and influenza, Rhinovirus is currently the second most worrying virus around, with most of those suffering from it said to be children

Events

9 hours ago Kate Middleton makes highly unusual move as she leaves royal engagement

The Princess of Wales made a surprise visit to Wales where as well as visiting a children's hospice, she also stopped by a sock factory - and after the engagement, she made a move that left wellwishers shocked.

Politics

11 hours ago 'Ghost' ship filled with 13 bodies found off holiday island – no one knows what happened

Boats filled with mysterious dead bodies have been discovered by multiple Caribbean islands – officials say 'we must act to prevent this from occurring and protect lives'

Events

10 hours ago Rockscapes of Canada shares details of recent projects at London Children’s Museum

Rockscapes of Canada shares details of recent projects at London Children’s Museum  blooloop

Politics

11 hours ago Incidents where judges at risk becoming ‘too common’, Lady Chief Justice says

Baroness Carr said that a new taskforce would identify ‘what improvements can be made’ to judges’ security.

Events