3 hours ago 'I called my wife and she didn't pick up' : Family tragedy unfolds as man loses son and wife in catastrophic D.C. plane collision

Vitali Kay, who lost his son 11-year-old figure skating prodigy Sean Kay and wife Julia Kay in the catastrophic plane wreck in Washington, D.C., shared the chilling moment he realized something was awry

Politics

3 hours ago SARAH VINE: Kate's 'very happy' childhood has given her the grounding to withstand the vicissitudes of Royal life. That's why she's perfect to help improve Britain's early years parenting

A new survey by a charity working to improve early-years development has revealed that 24 per cent of parents do not consider toilet training a necessary skill before their child starts primary school.

Society

16 hours ago Nobody's Child drops 'stunning' £79 spring dress by 82% to less than £14 in huge sale

The stunning floral dress has been reduced by over 80% at Nobody's Child

Economics

11 hours ago Shocking Cardiff City ratings at Leeds United as players turn in worst performance of the season

Here is how the players rated in the clash at Elland Road

Sport

42 minutes ago WWE Royal Rumble 2025: Jey Uso eliminates John Cena to shock the world as Charlotte Flair returns in style

A big surprise in the main event of WWE’s first Premium Live Event of the year

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9 hours ago Haunting final photos inside doomed DC plane reveal young ice skating sisters and their parents

Everly Livingston, 14, and her younger sister Alydia, 11, were beaming as they headed back to the capital after an ice-skating development camp in Kansas, alongside their parents Donna and Peter.

Culture

3 hours ago The world's next great stock market 'disruptors' to make YOU rich: After a Chinese AI upstart sparks turmoil, we reveal the companies that could produce magnificent returns...

Every now and again, a company comes from out of nowhere and throws a cat among the pigeons. These disruptors have the potential to transform an area of our everyday lives and upend their sector.

Politics

7 hours ago AI tools used for child sexual abuse images targeted in Home Office crackdown

UK will be first country to bring in tough new laws to tackle the technology behind the creation of abusive material Britain is to become the first country to introduce laws tackling the use of AI tools to produce child sexual abuse images, amid warnings from law enforcement agencies of an ­alarming proliferation in such use of the technology.In an attempt to close a legal ­loophole that has been a major ­concern for police and online safety campaigners, it will become illegal to possess, create or distribute AI tools designed to generate child sexual abuse material. Continue reading...

Society

19 hours ago ‘Dark and dingy’ or ‘a real loss’? Shoppers react to possible loss of WH Smith

Stevenage is one of 500 UK towns where threatened closures will affect local retailers and the publishing tradeWH Smith sale could turn high street into ‘book desert’, authors sayJust two shop floor staff are on duty and shoppers are mostly serving themselves at shouty automated tills in WH Smith’s Stevenage branch, where there are boxes of goods on the floor, some empty shelves and missing signage.Set in a faded shopping centre that was cutting-edge when it heralded Great Britain’s first new town in 1965 but is now gap-toothed with empty stores, WH Smith in Stevenage is a clear example of what is at stake for 500 communities across Britain whose local store is now at risk. Continue reading...

Economics

21 hours ago ‘I don’t like corporate boxes’: Jeremy and Ben Corbyn on Arsenal, coaching and Starmer

The former Labour leader and his son reveal how football changed their family, and discuss the pleasure and pain that comes from loving such a voraciously capitalist sportLast Saturday morning, with the biting cold and bright sunshine providing a perfect day for football, Jeremy Corbyn climbed off his bicycle at Tufnell Park playing fields. I joked about a red bike being appropriate for his politics and his beloved Arsenal but Corbyn just smiled and gazed at the teeming pitches.His eldest son, Ben, is a scout for the Arsenal academy and runs the London Football School which coaches around a thousand young footballers. They range in age from three to 18 and there are 42 LFS teams. Continue reading...

Sport

2 hours ago Pilots and doctor killed in fiery Philadelphia plane crash identified as tragic details emerge

The seven people who died in Friday night's fiery plane crash in Northeast Philadelphia have been identified, with the young girl who was being transported back to Tijuana after receiving "life-saving care" at a Philadelphia hospital among the victims

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21 hours ago Actor and comedian Miles Jupp: 'At school I used to eat two puddings a day'

The actor and comedian, 45, tells Tom Parker Bowles about school Nutella feasts, the glamour of frozen orange juice and why he won't taste his own cooking

Culture

4 hours ago Carl Woods slams ex Katie Price's IVF documentary as an 'attention grab' and claims she 'didn't care if he was father of baby number six'

Katie Price's ex-fiancé, Carl Woods, has hit out at her latest IVF documentary, calling it an 'attention grab' and accusing her of not caring whether he was the father of her sixth child. 

Politics

7 hours ago Milo Ventimiglia and wife announce birth of first child weeks after losing home in LA wildfires

Couple lost two properties as well as everything they owned in the Palisades fire

Society

19 hours ago I spent £3k building picnic tables and now jobsworths are demanding I tear them down for a petty reason

EXCLUSIVE: A furious pub landlord has blasted 'jobsworth' national park planners after being threatened with legal action over a decking area he installed during lockdown .

Economics

3 hours ago City of Bath could be under water from 'extreme' storms if flooding defences are not improved, Government sources warn

Ministers are set to reveal a range of flood defence measures as they try to combat the devastating impact of intense storms, which threaten the city in Somerset and other historic sites.

Events

6 hours ago USAid website offline as Trump moves to put agency under state department

Move would threaten life-saving global humanitarian aid programs, from HIV/Aids treatments to clean water accessThe website for the US Agency for International Development, or USAid, appeared to be offline on Saturday, as the Trump administration moves to put the free-standing agency, and its current $42.8bn budget for global humanitarian operations, under state department control.A message stating that the “server IP address could not be found” appeared when attempts were made to access the website on Saturday. Continue reading...

Politics

8 hours ago I quit my Big Tech job after being horrified by online child abuse I saw. Now I hunt pedophiles

It started five years ago. Roo Powell was working at a tech company and wanted to expose just how many predators lurk online, looking for kids to target.

Society

3 hours ago Shocking moment man 'trapped' in Sainsbury's smashes sliding glass door with one punch

This is the shocking moment a disgruntled customer 'trapped' inside a Sainsbury's store in London approached the entrance - and smashed the glass with just one punch.

Events

7 hours ago MI5 used Mail On Sunday story to build case against an alleged Chinese spy who befriended Prince Andrew, released documents reveal

An exclusive investigation by this newspaper in 2020 detailed how a lobbying firm set up by Yang Tengbo had gained access to key establishment figures, including the Duke of York.

Politics

11 hours ago Parents of Ellen Greenberg, teacher stabbed to death in 2011, can take Philadelphia city officials to trial for emotional distress, judge rules

The 27-year-old’s 2011 death was first ruled a suicide, then changed to homicide, and then back to suicide

Society

3 hours ago Yvette Cooper says Britain will become the first country in the world to make owning AI tools for creating child abuse illegal

Home Secretary Yvette Cooper said the new offence will be punishable by up to five years in prison under measures the Government will bring forward in the Crime and Policing Bill.

Events

8 hours ago The Masked Singer fans 'convinced' Bush is EastEnders star Natalie Cassidy after soap exit

The Masked Singer shocked fans on Saturday night with a double elimination, and although Bush was saved - fans have 'worked out' who's behind the mask and it's a famous EastEnders face

Politics

13 hours ago Megan McKenna quits social media after painful health diagnosis three months after welcoming her first child

The former TOWIE star, 32, got engaged to her footballer fiancé Oliver Burke in June 2023 and welcomed their baby son, Landon, in October.

Society

3 hours ago Thugs kidnapped vulnerable man, tied him up with electrical cables, drugged him with morphine and used machetes to violently assault him in sick attempt to steal more than £100,000 of cryptocurrency

Kidnappers tied a vulnerable up with cables, drugged, burnt and violently assaulted him with machetes in a twisted bid to steal over £100,000 in cryptocurrency.

Events

9 hours ago ITV The Masked Singer fans 'confirm' identity of Pufferfish with 'Gail Platt' clue

Fans of the Masked Singer are convinced they've figured out who is behind the mask after Corrie legend clue

Politics

17 hours ago Dim the lights, add a flat sheet and turn down the heat : Hoteliers reveal how to get the best night’s sleep at home

Hospitality experts, sleep consultants and interior designers share their tips for creating dream conditions in your bedroomHave you ever slept better in a hotel than at home, but are not sure why? Perhaps it’s the sheer fact of not being at home, surrounded by to-do lists – but according to these sleep, design and health experts, there’s a science behind a good night’s sleep.From the size of your bed to the cotton of your sheets, to the clutter in your bedroom to the lighting in your bathroom, they share their tips and best buys for a great sleep, wherever you are. Continue reading...

Society

5 hours ago Civil rights attorney and former Beauty pageant winner among the 67 killed in DC mid

Teenage ice skating stars, their parents, and a soon-to-be-married pilot also among the dead as tributes pour in

Events

9 hours ago Masked Singer Snail's identity 'exposed' as star with surprise link to show

The Masked Singer fans have become detectives for the night and they're convinced they've figured out who's underneath the Snail mask after a show stopping performance

Politics

5 hours ago Hunting paedophiles... police spaniel that sniffs out memory cards used to hide child porn

The so-called 'digi-dogs' use their extraordinary sense of smell to find even the smallest of devices which can contain child pornography.

Events

10 hours ago Sick and wounded Palestinian children wait for evacuation as Rafah crossing reopens – video

Palestine Red Crescent Society crews prepare sick and wounded children to be evacuated from Gaza into Egypt as Israel reopens the critical Rafah crossing after nine months. The reopening is part of a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas, and allows for medical evacuations for patients with urgent care needs. The crossing is a vital conduit into Gaza, and its closure caused outcry, trapping people with medical needs inside the territory.Rafah crossing reopens for Gaza’s sick and injured children after months of closure Continue reading...

Politics

11 hours ago PlayStation jibe from Rangers hero Kris Boyd before my Hearts stint is everything wrong with Scottish football

Ian Cathro's appointment at Tynecastle in 2016 was slammed by Boyd and other figures in Scottish football

Politics

6 hours ago Creators of AI child sex abuse images face up to five years in prison under crackdown

UK to be first country to make owning artificial intelligence tools designed to make images of child sexual abuse illegal

Events

12 hours ago DAN HODGES: Our politicians fawn over King Donald. But he only respects those who take a stand

It had become a crowded and competitive field. But last week, Suella Braverman snatched the award for the most cringe-making attempt to ingratiate herself with Donald Trump.

Politics

6 hours ago Pennsylvania plane pilots and doctor providing lifesaving care to young girl are named as victims in deadly fireball crash

The two pilots involved in the Pennsylvania plane crash and a doctor that was on board have been named after the tragic incident killed all six on board.

Events

13 hours ago Samson Tsoy: Inmost Heart: Bach, Brahms, Busoni, Reger review – the pianist’s subtle, searching debut

(Linn)Playing Brahms’s transcriptions of Bach and Handel, then Reger and Busoni takes on Brahms, Tsoy contemplates creativity across centuries in this fine recitalElegantly constructed and intimate, this debut solo recital album by London-based Kazakh pianist Samson Tsoy has the music of Johannes Brahms at its centre. The fascination here is Tsoy’s exploration of Brahms’s passion for music of the past, specifically for his towering predecessors, JS Bach and Handel. Brahms transcribed works of theirs for piano, forging his own distinctive voice with theirs in an act of homage and discovery.The magnificent Handel Variations, Op 24 spins an unexciting little baroque theme into 25 variations of brilliant variety and ingenuity. Brahms set himself a particular challenge with the Chaconne from Bach’s Partita No 2 in D minor. Attempting to reflect the immeasurable yet compressed range of a work written for solo violin, he restricted his arrangement to piano left hand only. This gives a shad...

Politics

7 hours ago The Masked Singer fans 'certain' Bush is EastEnders legend after shock soap exit

The Masked Singer fans are convinced they know who's behind the Bush mask - and it's an EastEnders star who has made headlines after quitting the BBC soap this week

Events

13 hours ago Nadiya Hussain shares advice after being diagnosed with two autoimmune diseases

Great British Bake Off star Nadiya Hussain has shared a health update after recently sharing her shock diagnosis

Politics

8 hours ago Mother, 29, beat son to death because he didn't do his chores, police say

The woman is being held in the King County Jail on a $3 million bail

Events

14 hours ago Marcus Rashford stance on Aston Villa transfer, Man United loan exit and buy option clause

Manchester United's Marcus Rashford could end the transfer window an Aston Villa player in a shock turn of events with the forward increasingly closer to a move on loan

Politics

9 hours ago ‘I lost 10 years of my life’: how UK betting giant’s unlawful marketing kept suicidal gambler hooked

Sam found himself getting sucked deeper and deeper in to betting, sometimes risking £11,000 in a day. Now a judge has ruled he was unlawfully targetedAt 1.17pm on 15 August 2018, Sam* logged in to his online betting account and gambled five days’ worth of wages. Already deep in debt – having taken out 13 loans over three years, and with his marriage under strain – he had been desperate to quit.But Sky Betting & Gaming, operator of Sky Bet, Casino, and Vegas, had other ideas. Having labelled him a “high value” customer, and not realising he was at risk, it had sent him an email promising a £100 bonus if he spent £400 on a casino game. “Well done on making it past level 2. Can you make it even further this week?” it said. Soon after receiving it, Sam deposited £400. Continue reading...

Events

15 hours ago The Last Leg host forced to repeatedly apologise as actor Brian Cox unleashes shocking tirade at Donald Trump during live show

The Last Leg host Adam Hills was forced to apologise after actor Brian Cox cursed out Donald Trump during the live broadcast of the Channel 4 talk show.

Politics

10 hours ago Three women speak: the trauma, humiliation and shame of being a victim

The Australia Law Reform Commission will soon report on its review into justice responses to sexual violence. Here are three first-hand accounts of what it’s like to seek justiceGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe experience I had with the legal system was quite shocking. Continue reading...

Events

15 hours 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

10 hours ago Four people die in 'difficult and tragic' Colchester crash as car smashes into building

Four people have died in a horror car crash after a vehicle smashed into a building in Colchester, police have said. The force has described the scene as a "tragic situation"

Events

15 hours ago Emily in Paris star Lily Collins and husband Charlie McDowell welcome baby girl via surrogate and reveal name

The 34-year-old daughter of Genesis legend Phil Collins shared the news on Instagram

Politics

10 hours ago ‘Our youngest and brightest’: grief of DC plane crash rocks figure skating community

The loss of the young figure skaters whose lives were cut tragically short in the American Eagle flight 5342 crash has ripped a hole in the tightly knit world of figure skatingEveryone agreed it was the best camp they’d ever been to. The most fun. There was an interpretive dance class. Successful jump drills were met with high-fives all around. On the day of the Chinese new year, the kids all went out for hot pot. And parents and coaches, regardless of athlete rivalries, intermingled in camaraderie; when one parent noticed a coach’s voice grow hoarse, they pulled a ginger shot from out of their purse, handing it to her with a smile.National development camps, such as the one that took place following the US figure skating championships in Wichita last week, are held for the highest performing juvenile, intermediate and novice skaters. The young athletes with the greatest potential are offered this chance to watch the stars of their sport compete, and then learn from some of the most...

Events

16 hours ago Lindsay Lohan shares rare snaps of son, Luai, 18 months, on sweet family trip

Hollywood star, Lindsay Lohan, gave birth to her first child, Luai, who she shares with husband, Bader Shammas, 18 months ago, but rarely shares snaps of the tot

Politics

11 hours ago Four people dead after vehicle crashes into building in Colchester tragedy

The incident has been labelled 'tragic' by police

Events

16 hours ago Gordon Ramsay's thoughts on daughter's fiance Adam Peaty and how he nearly made him cry

Gordon Ramsay is regarded as quite the cold figure in the kitchen, but the treatment of his future son-in-law Adam Peaty has shown a kinder and softer side to the loud-mouthed celebrity chef

Politics

11 hours ago Philadelphia plane crash: Medical jet crashes into homes killing all on board and car driver on ground

The Learjet 55, operated by Jet Rescue Air Ambulance, came down just four miles from take-off at Northeast Philadelphia Airport

Events

16 hours ago Lydia Bright models Nobody's Child 'colour of the season' suit during 'magical' Paris getaway

Lydia Bright looked chic in the timeless two-piece suit from Nobody's Child, which she paired with a rugby shirt – a trend that's been causing a stir on social media

Politics

11 hours ago Philadelphia plane crash latest: Person in car among seven killed when medical jet carrying sick child crashes into neighborhood

Air ambulance flight crashed near Roosevelt Mall about 30 seconds after taking off from Northeast Philadelphia Airport, potentially killing six

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