64 minutes ago Parcel delivery theft soars as expert warns people to be wary of ‘porch pirates’

Porch Piracy has ruined many festive plans, causing three in 10 Brits to be without a gift for their loved one on Christmas Day - experts are warning residents to be on their guard

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66 minutes ago Black Friday strike: Amazon workers in UK and US to take action on busiest shopping day of the year

Organisers call for retail giant to ‘end age of abuse’ by improving workers’ rights, increase sustainability and paying more taxes

Economics

68 minutes ago Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs' Thanksgiving jail meal revealed as he makes third bail request

Disgraced musician Sean 'Diddy' Combs could be spending his first public holiday in Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn if his third bail request isn't granted

Events

82 minutes ago Megachurch founder TD Jakes suffers health incident during sermon in Texas

Founder of Dallas-based The Potter’s House was speaking to churchgoers when he sat down and began tremblingThe founder of Dallas-based megachurch The Potter’s House, Bishop TD Jakes, suffered what the church called a “slight health incident” while delivering his sermon at the church.Jakes, 67, was speaking to churchgoers on Sunday when he sat down and began trembling as several people gathered around him, with one person asking for prayers. Continue reading...

Politics

91 minutes ago Meghan Markle breaks silence after professional 'separation' from Prince Harry

Meghan Markle has spoken out after attending a recent Thanksgiving event, without her husband, Prince Harry following reports that their work relationship is strained

Politics

95 minutes ago How wave of new dementias may be fueled by surprising culprit linked to climate change

A study finds people exposed to wildfire pollution have an 18 percent higher risk for dementia, compared to just a one percent higher risk in people exposed to other types of pollution.

Politics

98 minutes ago Dear Santa review – Jack Black plays Satan in mediocre Christmas comedy

The high-concept streaming movie, where a kid accidentally sends a letter to the wrong mythical figure, can’t decide if it wants to be naughty or niceThere’s a smart little “what if” at the centre of this season’s umpteenth Christmas comedy Dear Santa: what if a kid wrote a letter to Santa but accidentally put down Satan’s name instead? It’s a spelling error, made by an awkward 11-year-old with dyslexia, that leads to a surprise festive visit from the wrong man in red, chaos inevitably ensuing.But, as one has come to expect from other recent films based on neat, easily pitched loglines, the question is far more interesting than the answer. Because the film, from one-time co-bro of studio comedy Bobby Farrelly, isn’t able to find the punchline to its joke, a great idea that makes for a s...

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1 hour ago The Manchester man given the longest prison sentence of the Southport riots so far after 'shocking attack'

A total of 82 people have now been sentenced to prison terms totalling 172 years - with Sean Beech the latest

Events

1 hour ago ‘Royalties for everyone’: Suriname president plans to share oil wealth

All Surinamese adults to receive payment from recently discovered oil and gas reserves – ‘no one will be left behind’Suriname’s president has announced a program of “royalties for everyone” as the South American nation plans for a boon from recently discovered oil and gas reserves.Suriname and its neighbor Guyana, both former Dutch colonies, expect to make billions in the years to come from rich offshore crude deposits. Earlier this month, Guyana announced all adult citizens living at home and abroad would received a payout of around £370 as part of an effort to redistribute its oil wealth. Continue reading...

Politics

2 hours ago Welsh council offers £1,000 grants to people hit by Storm Bert flooding

'We recognise the severe impact that Storm Bert has had on our community, with significant flooding affecting many residents and businesses'

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