46 minutes ago Rubio tells Panama to reduce Chinese influence in canal area or face US action

Secretary of state’s visit to Central American state greeted with protests at Trump’s demand to take back the waterwayThe US secretary of state, Marco Rubio, has held talks in Panama with its president, José Raúl Mulino, as protesters marched in opposition to Donald Trump’s demand for ownership of the Panama canal to be returned to the US.The US’s top diplomat told Mulino in the talks that the US president has determined China’s influence threatens the Panama canal and that immediate changes were needed or the US would act. Continue reading...

Politics

19 hours ago Justin Baldoni accused of 'bogus claim' as New York Times DENIES 'early access' to Blake Lively's complaint

The New York Times has issued a strong rebuttal to allegations made by Justin Baldoni in his amended lawsuit against Blake Lively. The New York Times issued a statement rejecting the allegations.

Society

72 minutes ago Nando's customer finally arrested after waitress whacked in the face with a plate

Following the man's arrest, the assaulted waitress has broken her silence on the horrifying ordeal, as well as the big issue with the Metropolitan police's handling of the incident

Economics

3 hours ago Ruben Amorim issues new Manchester United transfer update after Crystal Palace defeat

Red Devils have signed Ayden Heaven and Patrick Dorgu but remain active

Sport

2 hours ago The (changing) faces of Britpop! As Sleeper singer Louise Wener shocks fans with her unrecognisable look and announces new music

It has been 30 years since the stars of Britpop were ruling the airwaves - with the fresh faced stars of the nineties portraying the epitome of cool both on and off stage.

Events

47 minutes ago Dancing on Ice fans all say same thing as Steve Redgrave axed from ITV show

Dancing on Ice has said goodbye to another famous face following a brutal elimination on the ITV show

Culture

18 hours ago Doctors said Trey, 11, just had a stomach bug. Now the schoolboy is in a coma fighting for his life and a heart transplant is his only hope...

It was the type of upsetting yet commonplace problem most parents face from time to time. Early last month, the Taylor family were on their way home from a meal out when Trey, 11, began feeling sick.

Science

2 hours ago Santander boss issues major update on UK future amid speculation over potential exit

Recent reports suggested bank was considering quitting UK

Politics

19 hours ago Civil servant is left homeless after Barclays payment issues mean she unable to buy her new family home

Paola Mereu, 39, sold the house her and her husband and their two daughters, aged one and seven, lived in at Uxbridge and were meant to buy their new home in West Sussex on Friday.

Society

3 hours ago Trump faces tariff backlash from business as trade war sparks inflation fear

Experts warn aggressive levies against US allies will hurt consumers and roil supply chains

Economics

8 hours ago Arsenal want Mathys Tel on loan but Manchester United also in the frame

Versatile attacker keen to leave Bayern MunichTel rejected permanent move to Tottenham last weekArsenal are exploring a loan deal for Mathys Tel but face competition from Manchester United for the Bayern Munich forward.Tel, who rejected a permanent move to Tottenham after they had agreed a £50m fee with Bayern last week, has expressed his desire to leave in this window having played only 252 minutes in the Bundesliga this season. Continue reading...

Sport

3 hours ago Kai Havertz branded 'worst striker in Premier League' after horror miss for Arsenal vs Man City

Kai Havertz had Arsenal fans with their head in their hands as he missed a golden chance against Manchester City and covered his face with his shirt

Events

4 hours ago ITV Dancing On Ice's Chris Taylor issues statement after skating partner Vanessa Bauer quits show

Dancing On Ice star Chris Taylor has broken his silence after his professional partner, Vanessa Bauer, was forced to quit the show just hours before the live final

Culture

25 hours ago Barclays outage leaves family 'homeless' with belongings in removal van

Customers are still having issues receiving and making payments due to the major IT glitch which began on Friday

Society

4 hours ago Barclays gives responses to customers demanding compensation after IT outage as bank says issue has finally been resolved

The high street bank says the issue, which is now fixed, will not result in customers being penalised for missed deadlines.

Economics

9 hours ago Real Madrid suffer huge injury blow ahead of Manchester City Champions League tie

Manchester City face Real Madrid in the Champions League later this month

Sport

4 hours ago Ruben Amorim issues Lisandro Martinez injury update as Man Utd star stretchered off in tears

The defender was taken off in severe pain after treatment on the Old Trafford pitch after picking up a knee injury following an awkward turn

Events

31 hours ago ITV Masked Singer's Joel Dommett issues show update hours ahead of episode

The Masked Singer host Joel Dommett had some exciting news ahead of Saturday's show

Culture

3 hours ago Ruben Amorim experiment explodes in his face during damaging and dismal Man Utd defeat

Manchester United remain slumped in 13th in the Premier League table after another woeful defeat against fellow Premier League strugglers Crystal Palace

Politics

27 hours ago Civil servant and family ‘homeless’ after Barclays IT issue halts house purchase

Paola Mereu, 39, sold the house her and her husband and their daughters lived in at Uxbridge and were meant to buy their new home on Friday.

Society

7 hours ago Labour facing probe by UK elections watchdog over 'indirect funding' from EU following £30,000 think tank event

The Electoral Commission said it was considering an issue of 'potential regulatory concern' over a contribution to The Fabian Society, a Labour-linked think tank.

Economics

25 hours ago Omer Riza issues apology to Cardiff City fans as players froze in 'unacceptable' Leeds United defeat

The Bluebirds were battered 7-0 on a sobering day for the club

Sport

8 hours ago Exonerated environmental defenders to face murder retrial in El Salvador

Critics decry ‘politically motivated’ decision to revisit civil war-era charges against leaders of anti-mining campaignFive Salvadorian environmental defenders who were exonerated of bogus civil war charges will face retrial this week amid growing evidence of political interference.Miguel Ángel Gámez, Alejandro Laínez García, Pedro Antonio Rivas Laínez, Antonio Pacheco and Saúl Agustín Rivas Ortega, were acquitted in October over the alleged killing of an army informant in 1989. The court in Cabañas in northern El Salvador ruled that the state had failed to prove a crime had taken place, or that the defendants, former leftwing guerrilla fighters, were linked to any wrongdoing. Continue reading...

Events

3 hours ago Love Island's Curtis makes major Ekin Su decision after ex slams 'fame hungry' star

Drama intensifies in the Love Island: All Stars villa as Curtis faces a tough decision between Ekin-Su and newcomer Danielle amid comments from his ex about the fame hungry star

Politics

28 hours ago Katya Jones puts on a brave face following Wynne Evans' tour exit as she leaves Manchester hotel with Strictly co

The professional dancer, 35, who is currently on tour with the BBC show, is said to be 'devastated' by the way her dance partner Wynne Evans has been dropped.

Society

12 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

29 hours ago Manchester United told Alejandro Garnacho to Tottenham transfer truth as Chelsea watch on

Man United forward Alejandro Garnacho has been linked with Tottenham and Chelsea in Janaury as he faces an uncertain future at Old Trafford

Sport

8 hours ago Martin Lewis warns Ryanair passengers about £55 fine after major change – how to avoid

Ryanair is making a change to their check-in policy that could see holidaymakers hit with a £55 charge - Martin Lewis has issued an urgent warning to all passengers

Events

4 hours ago Boy George receives brutal news over rights as Culture Club faces money woes

Culture Club frontman Boy George is at risk of losing the rights to his stage name and the earning potential of his band's biggest hits after agreements expired

Politics

33 hours ago Theo Walcott delivers concerning prediction before 'indifferent' Arsenal face Man City

Arsenal and Man City may have produced one of the season's best games in September but Theo Walcott thinks goals will be at a premium when Mikel Arteta hosts Pep Guardiola

Society

23 hours ago Barclays customers blast firm's outage as it advises them to go to food banks for help

The delays in fixing the Barclays IT issues, which began on Friday, were worsened by the outage coinciding with January payday and the deadline for self-assessment tax returns

Economics

30 hours ago Livingston bosses launch probe after first team player racially targeted online

The club issued a statement expressing their anger after one of their players was the target of a racist post on social media.

Sport

8 hours ago ECB to carry out ‘thorough and honest’ review after Women’s Ashes whitewash

England were ‘outperformed in every facet’ by AustraliaDirector refuses to comment on Knight and Lewis futuresClare Connor, the managing director of women’s cricket at the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB), has admitted that England are way behind Australia in terms of fitness and ability to perform under pressure.Connor also revealed she is considering bringing in voices from outside the current ECB setup to ensure a “thorough and honest” review in the wake of England’s embarrassing 16-0 Ashes whitewash. Continue reading...

Events

4 hours ago Man Utd experiment blows up in Ruben Amorim's face as he waits for agreement to expire

Manchester United have let Marcus Rashford leave for Aston Villa, Ruben Amorim is increasingly frustrated with his other striking options and playing Kobbie Mainoo in attack against Crystal Palace certainly wasn't the answer

Politics

37 hours ago Bizarre health effect experienced by man who's lived on cruise ships for 25 years

Mario Salcedo recently clocked up his 1,000th voyage with Royal Caribbean and is known as 'Super Mario' in cruise circles.

Society

29 hours ago Support letter for RFK Jr’s confirmation includes signatures of doctors with suspended or revoked licenses

Meant to lend credibility to his nomination to head HHS, the letter is signed by some doctors disciplined for not following Covid guidelinesA letter submitted to the US Senate that states it was sent by physicians in support of Robert F Kennedy Jr’s nomination as secretary of health and human services includes the names of doctors who have had their licenses revoked or suspended, or who have faced other disciplinary actions, the Associated Press has found.The letter was meant to lend credibility to Kennedy’s nomination, which has faced strenuous opposition from medical experts due to his two decades of anti-vaccine activism. Republican senator Bill Cassidy of Louisiana, a medical doctor who boasts on his official website of an effort he created to vaccinate 36,000 children against hepatitis B, expressed hesitancy about Kennedy’s nomination and is seen as a key vote. Continue reading...

Economics

35 hours ago The unseen France v Wales moments as Welsh player overcome in tunnel and team

John Jones was in Paris to keep an eye on things away from the cameras as Wales faced France

Sport

9 hours ago Killer 'with shoe fetish' may be freed from prison as victim's daughter issues plea

WARNING: DISTRESSING CONTENT: Christopher Farrow, who was jailed in 2000 for the brutal murder of Wendy Speakes, has been granted a parole hearing scheduled for later this month

Events

4 hours ago What Ruben Amorim got wrong as Man Utd embarrassed at home by Crystal Palace

Manchester United faced defeat at Old Trafford as Ruben Amorim's positional changes failed to make a difference against a strong Crystal Palace side

Politics

31 hours ago HMRC issues message over '£100 fines' to Barclays customers affected by outage

The outage started on the day thousands of people will have been trying to submit their tax returns

Economics

36 hours ago How to watch Azim vs Lipinets: Start time, ring walks, TV channel and live stream for boxing tonight

‘The Assassin’ faces toughest test to date in London tonight

Sport

10 hours ago Pep Guardiola says Haaland will control his emotions as striker prepares to face Gabriel in Arsenal clash

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola says Erling Haaland will control his emotions as the striker prepares to face defender Gabriel again following last September’s heated clash.

Events

5 hours ago Arsenal XI vs Man City: Starting lineup, confirmed team news, David Raya injury latest for Premier League

Gunners face nervous wait over goalkeeper for clash at Emirates Stadium

Politics

31 hours ago Katie Price slams weight loss claims and admits 'real reason' for transformation

Reality star Katie Price has faced accusations about her her dramatic weight loss but the former glamour model has now hit back at concerns over her changed appearance

Economics

40 hours ago How to watch the boxing tonight: TV channel, live stream, ringwalk details and fight cards

Adam Azim is looking to take the next step as he faces former world champion Sergey Lipinets on Saturday in what is the biggest fight of his career so far

Sport

10 hours ago Man arrested after Nando's worker struck in face with plate at east London restaurant

Distressing footage shows the young woman serving a table at the Stratford restaurant when a man suddenly strikes her in the face

Events

7 hours ago Mexico and Canada announce retaliation over Trump trade tariffs as China says it will file WTO lawsuit – US politics live

Goods from China are to face an extra 10% levy from Tuesday alongside additional 25% tariffs on Mexican and Canadian imports into USAfter Donald Trump’s return to the White House, Volkswagen, Germany’s largest carmaker, said that tariffs would have a “harmful economic impact” on American consumers, as well as the international automotive industry.German automakers say the tariffs will cause inflation for consumers. Continue reading...

Politics

34 hours ago Wealthy families face crackdown on inheritance tax payments this year amid claims they may have underpaid by millions

HMRC believes families could owe as much as £325m, which it is currently investigating, according to accountancy group UHY Hacker Young.

Economics

10 hours ago Man arrested after Nando's worker slapped in face with plate at London restaurant

Man arrested after Nando's worker slapped in face with plate at London restaurant  Evening Standard

Events

8 hours ago Rochelle Humes swears by these two products for depuffing her skin in the morning

Rochelle Humes has given fans a look at her morning skincare routine, and revealed the two products she swears by to depuff her skin and smooth out her face whilst on the g

Politics

37 hours ago Katie Price's 'shopping list of surgeries' as she plans to totally 'reinvent' herself

EXCLUSIVE: Katie Price has just been under the knife for more surgery on her face, and a source claims she's got a 'shopping list' of more work planned to 'reinvent' herself

Economics

10 hours ago Most horrific monkey attacks – genitals 'torn apart', eyes eaten and toilet mauling

From gouged out eyes that were eaten, fully disfigured faces, bitten arms and abducted and mauled children - these are some of the most horrific monkey attacks in history

Events

8 hours ago Rochelle Humes ‘swears by’ these two products for depuffing her skin in the morning

If you’re tired of waking up with a puffy face, Rochelle Humes has shared the two skincare products she ‘swears by’ to help tighten up her skin that you can use on the go

Politics

43 hours ago Wealthy families could face a crackdown on inheritance tax payments this year amid claims they may have underpaid by millions

HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) believes families could owe as much as £325million, which it is currently investigating, according to accountancy group UHY Hacker Young.

Economics

10 hours ago Inside Only Fools David Jason's personal tragedies from love losses to surprise daughter

Only Fools and Horses star David Jason , who turns 85 today, has faced a number of personal challenges over the years but has still managed to find happiness through it all

Events

8 hours ago Maya Jama faces calls to be replaced on Masked Singer over 'clueless' answers

Maya Jama made her debut on The Masked Singer after replacing Rita Ora, but some viewers reckon the Love Island host is out of her depth as they slammed her 'clueless' answers

Politics

12 hours ago UK weather: Temperatures to plunge in London as heavy snow hits parts of the country

London will dodge the snow but could face a few frosty days

Events

9 hours ago Daisy May Cooper says she no longer recognises herself after 10 stone weight loss

Speaking ahead of the second series of her hit sitcom Am I Being Unreasonable? Daisy May Cooper revealed that seeing her changing figure and face on screen left her stunned

Politics

12 hours ago Today's rugby news as Wales face injury crisis amid major fears over star

The latest rugby news from Wales and around the world

Events

9 hours ago Patrick Dorgu: Manchester United confirm first new major signing of Ruben Amorim era

Red Devils welcome first new face under Portuguese manager

Politics

13 hours ago Call the Midwife and EastEnders star's life from bank robbery to hypothermia on set

Cliff Parisi has been a familiar face on TV screens for decades, but actors fame was far from easy after he was jailed for bank robbery as a teenager

Events

9 hours ago China to file lawsuit at WTO over Trump’s trade tariffs – US politics live

Goods from country are to face an extra 10% levy from Tuesday alongside additional 25% tariffs on Mexican and Canadian importsOver in the UK, the home secretary Yvette Cooper said that Trump’s tariff plans could have a “really damaging impact” on the global economy and growth.The Labour cabinet minister said the UK wanted to break down trade barriers, not put them up. Continue reading...

Politics

19 hours ago PETER HITCHENS: If the police have nothing to hide on Letby briefing, why not tell me what happened?

Cheshire Police have just splatted themselves in the face with a large custard pie. One part of their large bureaucracy foolishly denied something to me before Christmas.

Events

9 hours ago ‘I remember the exhilaration of the crowd and chanting’: artist Steve McQueen on his experience of resistance and protest

For the artist and film director acts of protest were as much a part of growing up as playing in the local park. Here he recalls his first encounters with activismMy first encounter with resistance was unbeknownst to me, and I was annoyed by it. At nine years old, I found myself attending Saturday school, missing Football Focus and not being with my friends playing in the local park. First my sister and I went to the Marcus Garvey Saturday school in Hammersmith. Later we went to the Saturday school in Acton, organised by Mr Carter. He was a light-skinned Black man with slightly ginger hair and freckles, bearing a strange resemblance to Jimmy Carter, who was the president of the United States.The sole purpose of the Saturday school was to help Black children who were underachieving or being failed by the education system. At that time, I didn’t know that these facilities were organised throughout the United Kingdom by Black parents, teachers and academics. In 1971, a London schooltea...

Politics

20 hours ago Peter Kay hit with court summons over bitter land dispute with neighbour that could see comedian lose access to part of his Irish holiday bolthole

Kay faces not being able to access his own driveway if he loses his battle with veteran farmer Michael Quigley over his second home in the countryside in County Tipperary, Ireland.

Events

9 hours ago I was diagnosed with Endometriosis and Adenomyosis after 20 years of agonising periods

Jen Moore, 35, from Cambridge, was unable to even stand up straight when she first began experiencing painful periods as from the age of 11.

Politics

20 hours ago Man, 32, is arrested after Nando's waitress is hit with a plate in 'unprovoked' attack as she serves chicken

A 32-year-old man has been arrested after he slammed a plate into the face of Nando's waitress in an alleged unprovoked assault. 

Events

10 hours ago Huw Jones sees Ireland clash as chance to show how far Scotland have come

The experienced centre scored a hat-trick as the Scots kicked off their Guinness Six Nations campaign by defeating spirited Italy 31-19.

Politics

22 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

10 hours ago Groundhog Day: Punxsutawney Phil to emerge with his annual prediction about end of winter

Punxsutawney Phil’s team of top-hatted associates will issue the woodchuck’s weather verdict as the sun rises

Politics

23 hours ago Foreign Office warns travellers visiting Greek islands after 'seismic activity'

New advice has been issued from the Foreign Office for two Greek islands

Events