49 minutes ago Wrecking ball: Trump’s war on ‘woke’ marks US society’s plunge into ‘dark times’

President’s ‘culture war’ crusade targets DEI and LGBTQ+ rights in bid to spread rightwing agenda, experts sayDonald Trump didn’t need to wait for the black box flight recorder. He knew what caused the mid-air collision of a passenger plane and army helicopter that killed 67 people. Or he thought he did.“They actually came out with a directive – ‘too white’,” the US president told reporters on Thursday, seeking to blame former presidents Barack Obama and Joe Biden for including Black and Latino people in the federal workforce. “We want the people that are competent.” Continue reading...

Politics

17 hours ago Wayne Lineker's famous Ibiza beach club is coming to a surprise UK location

Wayne Lineker, 62, founded his famous O Beach over a decade ago in 2012 and is now promising to bring 'a dose of Ibiza' to British shores.

Society

2 hours ago Moment customers surge around Barclays' cash machines for 'free money' as IT chaos continues into third day

This is the moment customers surged around Barclays' cash machines in London because of an IT glitch that has also left millions struggling with online banking services.

Economics

24 hours ago Fan 'had head stomped on' as chaos erupted in brawl during Aston Villa vs Celtic

Aston Villa's Champions League clash against Celtic was marred by violence from fans, with West Midlands Police announcing it had made a total of 21 arrests - 19 of those being Celtic supporters

Sport

59 minutes ago Mum of sisters murdered by stranger in park makes key demand to save lives

Mina Smallman, whose daughters Bibaa Henry and Nicole Smallman were murdered in 2020, called on ministers to set up a new agency targeting toxic masculinity

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20 hours ago Saturday Night review – frenetic if safe comedy dramatisation of the US TV show’s first episode

Reliving the chaotic 90 minutes running up to launch of Saturday Night Live in 1975, Jason Reitman’s film delivers infectious energy minus the requisite edgeThe behind-the-scenes drama, the high-stakes potential for disaster, the tussling egos, the promise of cultural impact or risk of ignominy: it’s not surprising that live television holds an enduring fascination for film-makers. For the most part, however, it has been news events and weighty current affairs programmes that get the big screen treatment, in films such as Ron Howard’s Frost/Nixon, George Clooney’s Good Night, and Good Luck, and the excellent forthcoming September 5, by Tim Fehlbaum.Jason Reitman’s latest picture, Saturday Night, argues that comedy can make history too, particularly if, as in the case of the very first edition of Saturday Night Live, the cast are fighting, the green room is awash with cocaine, the studio heads are threatening to pull the plug, and there’s a llama backstage and nobody can remember why...

Culture

28 hours ago The holiday destination tipped to replace the Canary Islands a direct flight from Manchester Airport

It was recently named Africa's most-visited country and offers 'high-quality accommodation at lower prices'

Transport

1 hour ago How America turned its back on Prince Harry and Meghan Markle: After Vanity Fair's recent expose, we look at the previously pro

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle 's undisguised loathing for the British Press always played a role in their decision to move to the US.

Politics

34 hours ago Foreign Office's full list of forbidden countries Brit tourists must avoid

Warnings against travelling to certain countries have been announced by the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) to British nationals.

Society

3 hours ago Vet shares one dangerous plant dog owners should avoid at all costs on walks

Dog owners are being warned to be on the lookout for a dangerous plant that can threaten pets during walks - and there's one sign to watch out for that means your dog could be in danger

Economics

1 hour ago Searches for wrist warmers up by 860% as Claudia Winkleman ignites trend

Claudia's Traitor's iconic wardrobe was filled with an array of stylish wrist warmers, and this has since sparked a new trend with searches for the winter accessory rising by 860%

Events

28 hours ago The island ‘like the Caribbean’ that’s 25C in February and a £123 flight from Manchester Airport

It has white sandy beaches and clear, turquoise waters

Transport

2 hours ago 'Deansgate is just a much nicer place to be now, it is quieter, it's calmer'

It has been slammed for causing traffic chaos, but one regularly user says it is already nicer and much safer navigating the streets of Manchester city centre

Politics

4 hours ago Barclays customers face third day of banking chaos as IT outage drags on

The bank said it has been tackling ‘ongoing technical issues’ since Friday.

Economics

1 hour ago Identity of 'warrior' third pilot killed in Black Hawk crash revealed as tributes pour in

The identity of the third pilot of the H-60 Black Hawk Helicopter who died as the aircraft collided with an American Airlines passenger jet earlier this week has been revealed

Events

2 hours ago Orlando Bloom weighs in on Keira Knightley’s Pirates of the Caribbean criticisms

‘It feels almost like another lifetime now,’ British actor said

Politics

4 hours ago World's highest £3.3bn train line where oxygen masks are handed to passengers

Passengers on the world's highest train line rave about the stunning mountain views, but say the altitude sickness is horrendous. At just £2 for a standard hard seat ticket, would you dare hop on board?

Economics

2 hours ago Washington plane crash mystery as recovered altitude data baffles investigators

Data from both aircrafts in the Washington DC crash has showed what altitude they were flying at when the American Airlines flight collided with the US Army Black Hawk helicopter, killing at least 67 people

Events

2 hours ago Tesco shoppers fume as yellow sticker receipt glitch at checkout causes major error

Tesco shoppers have been left frustrated after spotting a yellow sticker glitch, meaning they don't know how much they have saved on the supermarket giant's discounted items

Politics

17 hours ago 'My coercive ex drove my kids out of my home and then conned me out of £40,000'

Posing as an ex-US Marine, Lisa Lailey's ex James Starr set about pursuing a toxic and abusive relationship that turned her life into a living hell

Economics

3 hours ago Gen Z is in thrall to TikTok’s Pied Piper of populism. We must fight to break the spell | Alison Phillips

A survey found that young people admitted finding democracy dull against the toxic glamour of strongman politics‘DYOR.” That’s what they say. That’s Do Your Own Research, for those of us not quite meeting the 13- to 28-year-old gen Z age bracket. It’s a common refrain when one of them finds their truth challenged.So I set out on some DYOR regarding the report last week that most gen Zers were in favour of the UK becoming a dictatorship. The study, commissioned by Channel 4, has been described broadly as “shocking”, “worrying” and “bleak”. Yet for anyone with daily interaction with that generation, it would probably be better described as – “fairly predictable”. Continue reading...

Politics

20 hours ago 'I'm a millionaire businessman – there's five things I do before every flight'

Entrepreneur and self-made millionaire Mark Tilbury took to TikTok to share five things he always does before a flight – he wanted to give some tips to others

Economics

8 hours ago Philadelphia plane crash latest updates: All crew and passengers in medical jet crash identified; death toll rises to seven

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

Events

3 hours ago Potter goes back to Chelsea with point to prove in calmer West Ham waters

A win against Fulham and draw at Villa are early signs of a better fit at West Ham on manager’s return to his old clubGraham Potter’s return to Chelsea coming on deadline day feels symbolic. West Ham’s head coach does not look back fondly at the extravaganza of player trading when he was in charge at Stamford Bridge in January 2023. It was a time of chaos and unreasonable pressure. The new owners were spending like there was no tomorrow and by the time window closed it was left to Potter to make sense of a squad so bloated there was not enough space for everyone in the first-team dressing room.Good luck with that. Chelsea had crowed after beating Arsenal to Mykhaylo Mudryk. Negotiations with Benfica led to a British transfer record for Enzo Fernández. Noni Madueke, David Datro Fofana and Benoît Badiashile joined. A deal for Malo Gusto was confirmed for the summer. João Félix arrived on loan. Jorginho took his experience and nous to Arsenal. Hakim Ziyech’s loan to Paris Saint-Germain...

Politics

27 hours ago Barclays customers ‘still unable to make payments’ as mass bank outage continues

On Friday, the bank apologised to customers, saying they were ‘currently facing intermittent errors’ with their payment system.

Economics

9 hours ago Keir Starmer relaxes border laws meant to stop illegal immigrants getting British citizenship in 'total capitulation to people smugglers'

Keir Starmer has been accused of making Britain 'the soft touch of Europe' after rolling back border laws designed to make it near impossible for illegal migrants to become UK citizens.

Events

4 hours ago Airport expansion puts the government on the flight path to years of trouble and strife

On top of the added levels of noise and air pollution, there’s the non-trivial matter of demolishing hundreds of homes, diverting several waterways and rerouting a long stretch of the M25Ladies and gentlemen, the captain has illuminated the “fasten seat belts” sign. Not only have Sir Keir Starmer and Rachel Reeves run into severe turbulence over Heathrow, the flight deck deliberately steered the Labour plane into storm clouds. That’s an interesting choice for a government that was already buffeted by serious unpopularity and it’s a choice that a lot of their own party are struggling to explain to themselves. Anger about the chancellor’s new commitment to back the expansion of the London airport and others is mingled with bewilderment. A lot of Labour people are scratching their heads trying to work out why she wants to burn political capital on a hugely contentious project that couldn’t possibly be complete until long after she’s done at the Treasury and Sir Keir is gone from Number...

Politics

34 hours ago ANDREW NEIL: Will we EVER escape the malevolent shadow of Covid? It wrecked Britain's work ethic, added a trillion to our national debt, crippled the NHS

It was five years ago this week that the first folk on British soil - two Chinese nationals staying in a York hotel, as it happens - tested positive for coronavirus.

Economics

12 hours ago Captain Rebecca Lobach is identified as third Black Hawk pilot who died in collision with American Airlines flight in DC

The U.S. Army has identified the second pilot of the H-60 Black Hawk Helicopter that collided with an American Airline CRJ-700 passenger jet on Wednesday as it was on approach to land in D.C.

Events

5 hours ago Calder’s Cancellation Challenge: airlines with the best and the worst cancel culture

The Man Who Pays His Way: Rapidly losing patience with airlines that ground flights and make passengers foot the bill

Politics

13 hours ago DC plane crash latest: Black Hawk helicopter was performing 'doomsday' training at the time of collision

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

Events

5 hours ago Incredible UK seaside town with pretty beach is surrounded by countryside

An underrated coastal town has dramatic scenery shaped by the Jurassic Coast, breathtaking countryside and nature reserves with an abundance of wildlife within walking distance

Politics

14 hours ago Philadelphia plane crash latest updates: Doctor killed in fiery medical jet crash identified; death toll rises to seven

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

Events

13 hours ago British superstar Trinny Woodall joins Sunrise's revamped presenter lineup

British fashion and beauty icon Trinny Woodall is set to shake up Sunrise as the breakfast show bolsters its on-air lineup with a glamorous international addition.

Politics

14 hours ago Shepherd’s Bush water leak sends ‘geyser’ 60ft into the air sparking chaos

A dramatic 60ft ‘geyser’ erupted from a burst water main at Shepherd's Bush Green

Events

16 hours ago Settled, industrious, essential: it’s time we saw immigration as a British success story | Martha Gill

New arrivals are set to push the population to 72.5 million but the numbers matter less than how well people fit in once hereLast week some startling numbers hit the headlines. If the Office for National Statistics is correct, net migration will add five million people to these islands in the span of a decade. That will account for almost all population growth in that time, driving us up to 72.5 million by 2032.Is it good news or bad? Many commentators reacted with alarm: there is already a great deal of strain on housing, education and health services. But others like the idea. They point out that birthrates are falling across the world, and that Britain, like other countries, is due to get increasingly decrepit with time. We will eventually have to live off the life force of skilled young people from overseas, over whom everyone else will be competing. Continue reading...

Politics

17 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 ‘Sunday League’ confusion after Premier League release VAR statement as Aston Villa fume

Chaos erupted between Wolves and Aston Villa as ‘Sunday League’ confusion paused Premier League tie after VAR statement was released following Villa's disallowed goal

Politics

18 hours ago Philadelphia plane crash latest: Death toll rises to seven after medical jet carrying six crashed near Roosevelt mall

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

Events

16 hours ago Premier League issue statement as Aston Villa fume over major VAR controversy

Donyell Malen thought he'd scored his first Aston Villa goal to equalise against Wolves, but VAR confirmed the on-field decision of no goal, leaving the away side furious

Politics

18 hours ago Medical jet crashes in Philadelphia, killing seven and setting homes on fire

All six people onboard and one person on the ground are dead, with 19 others injured, says Philadelphia mayorSeven people were killed after a medical transport plane crashed into a north-east Philadelphia neighborhood on Friday.All six people on the flight and one person on the ground are dead. Nineteen others were injured, the Philadelphia mayor, Cherelle Parker, said. Continue reading...

Events

17 hours ago Ferne McCann 'filling Dancing On Ice void' with new activity after elimination

Ferne McCann was eliminated from Dancing On Ice last week and has now found a new way to spend her time after her surprise exit from the ITV skating show

Politics

18 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

Events

17 hours ago Luke Williams says Swansea City 'have to find a way' to halt woeful form as boos ring out after Coventry City loss

The Swans fell to defeat at home to Coventry City

Politics

18 hours ago It looks lovely when you're on holiday but the EU is failing. What post

David Dimbleby stiffened in his chair in the BBC studio and announced: 'The British people have spoken: we're out.' 

Events

17 hours ago Cycling’s governing body bans carbon monoxide rebreathing on health grounds

Gas can be misused to artificially increase performanceUCI’s ban will come into effect on 10 FebruaryCycling’s governing body has banned the repeated use of carbon monoxide rebreathing that some riders allegedly misuse to artificially increase their performances.Following a meeting of its executive committee on Saturday in France, the UCI said it approved a ban on repeated inhalation to protect the health of riders. The ban starts on 10 February. Continue reading...

Politics

19 hours ago Thames Water leak: Chaos as burst main sends 60ft 'geyser' into the air in west London

A dramatic 60ft ‘geyser’ erupted from a burst water main at Shepherd's Bush Green

Events

19 hours ago Born of prosperity, sunlight and optimism, California’s dream homes now lie in ashes | Rowan Moore

Magnificent, irreplaceable 20th-century architecture made with craft and imagination was destroyed in the Palisades wildfiresPacific Palisades and its surrounding neighbourhoods, which have burned so ferociously over the past three weeks, happen to be the location of some beautiful and magnificent 20th-century architecture. Or were, as the fire has taken a terrible toll.Houses by the émigré Austrian modernist Richard Neutra have gone, as have most of the Park Planned Homes of 1948, an idealistic experiment in affordable modern living by the architect Gregory Ain. Stone chimney stacks are all that remain of the scaled-up cabin that was Will Rogers’ ranch house. His 30-horse stables, in their centre a rotonda like an equine chapter house, are ashes. Continue reading...

Politics

19 hours ago Horror moment man wields 'sniper rifle' on London Underground as train pulls into platform

London Underground commuters watched on in horror after a man in full camouflage gear erected a 'gun' and pointed at an incoming train. The British Transport Police have now commented

Events

19 hours ago AI is not just powerful. What’s really worrying is that DeepSeek has made it cheap, too | John Naughton

The AI startup has upended the industry by developing a model that costs much less to produce – and is available free to a universe of tinkerersNothing cheers up a tech columnist more than the sight of $600bn being wiped off the market cap of an overvalued tech giant in a single day. And yet last Monday that’s what happened to Nvidia, the leading maker of electronic picks and shovels for the AI gold rush. It was the biggest one-day slump for any company in history, and it was not alone – shares of companies in semiconductor, power and infrastructure industries exposed to AI collectively shed more than $1tn in value on the same day.The proximate cause of this chaos was the news that a Chinese tech startup of whom few had hitherto heard had released DeepSeek R1, a powerful AI assistant that was much cheaper to train and operate than the dominant models of the US tech giants – and yet was comparable in competence to OpenAI’s o1 “reasoning” model. Just to illustrate the difference: R1 w...

Politics

19 hours ago D Is for Distance review – tender portrait of parents battling for their son’s medication

Only medical cannabis can stop Louis’ epileptic seizures, but the NHS refuses to supply it. Chris Petit and Emma Matthews have turned their fight into a filmThat uniquely valuable British writer and independent film-maker Chris Petit, creator of downbeat classics such as Radio On from 1979 and An Unsuitable Job for a Woman from 1982, may not these days find it easy to get an outlet for his work; this would be appear to be his first feature credit for 15 years. But he and co-director, editor and partner Emma Matthews have emerged with a deeply personal movie: painful, complex, challenging and engaging.Petit and Matthews riff and free-associate on the themes of memory, memory-loss and the moving image on video and celluloid, but at the centre of this is an urgent story from their own lives. In his early teens, their son Louis, now 22, a talented artist and musician, began to have epileptic seizures that wiped out his memories of childhood; some of these were of the type nicknamed “Ali...

Events

20 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

19 hours ago Philadelphia plane crash latest: No survivors on board medical jet that was carrying six people, including a pediatric patient

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

Events