39 minutes ago Owner of Turkey quake hotel that collapsed and killed 72 including entire junior volleyball team is jailed for 17 years

Ahmet Bozkurt ran the Isias Grand Hotel in the city of Adiyaman which was destroyed by a quake on February 6 2023, claiming the lives of 72 people.

Events

47 minutes ago World Darts Championship 2025: Latest results, schedule, how to watch as Luke Litter and Luke Humphries return

Luke Littler through but several other big names have already exited

Politics

53 minutes ago Liverpool youngsters who could save Reds millions in the transfer market in 2025

The Reds’ academy continues to produce players for the senior team

Economics

53 minutes ago Inside Gavin & Stacey star Mathew Horne's real life in quiet Scottish village he calls home

Gavin & Stacey star Mathew Horne plays Gavin Shipman in the iconic BBC sitcom series, which is returning for one final ever episode

Politics

53 minutes ago Gavin and Stacey stars James Corden and Ruth Jones' wildly different lives from Hollywood to Tesco

As Nessa returns in the final ever episode of Gavin and Stacey, the Mirror takes a look at actress and writer Ruth Jones' life behind the scenes - and it couldn't be any more different to that of her long-time collaborator, James Corden

Society

64 minutes ago Pep Guardiola makes Manchester City players sleep at training ground on Christmas night

Manchester City host Everton on Boxing Day amid a run of just one win in their last 12 matches in all competitions.

Sport

82 minutes ago Luis Diaz sends striking transfer message to Liverpool amid Mohamed Salah contract standoff

The Colombian forward has been in fine form this season and scored twice in the 6-3 win at Tottenham before Christmas - and he has lavished praise on an international teammate

Events

87 minutes ago Did Russians shoot down Azerbaijan Airlines plane that crashed and killed 38? Footage shows suspicious holes in fuselage after 'strong GPS jamming that made aircraft disappear from radar'

The flight from Azerbajian's capital Baku to the Russian city of Grozny crashed with 67 passengers and five crew members on board near Aktau, western Kazakhstan, this morning.

Events

1 hour ago Earth has 'no plan' for massive volcanic eruption it could face this century, experts warn

Scientists believe that the world isn't ready apocalyptic volcanic eruption in the next 100 years, which is thought to be made worse by society's reliance on fossil fuels

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2 hours ago Argentina’s PM Javier Milei says ‘long live freedom damnit’ as world leaders share Christmas messages

With politicians facing wars, or their own political battles at home, The Independent looks around the world at what leaders from across the globe have said this Christmas

Politics