38 h. ago William Hill shuts betting shops as it reels from Budget tax raid

The owner of William Hill is closing betting shops as it reels from a £1.1billion Budget tax raid on the gambling sector.

Economics

38 h. ago Trump withdraws US Border Patrol chief from Minneapolis in first sign of White House retreat

Gregory Bovino’s departure comes after an immigration raid in which federal agents gunned down 37-year-old intensive care nurse Alex Pretti

Politics

39 h. ago Scotland call up two players to Six Nations squad as Edinburgh man is sent back to club

Cherry and Dobie nurse injuries ahead of opener in Rome

Sport

40 h. ago William Hill owner confirms store closures after gambling tax shake

The owner of betting giant William Hill has confirmed it is closing high street shops after the Government hiked taxes on gambling firms in last year’s Budget. Evoke previously warned it could close up to 200 stores if the tax raid went ahead.

Politics

41 h. ago Jamie Carragher names his England World Cup squad with brutal Arsenal snub

England begin their World Cup campaign in less than five months and Jamie Carragher has suggested a squad of players that Thomas Tuchel should consider for the tournament

Politics

42 h. ago Wales star impresses Antoine Dupont as captain missing from Six Nations squad after tragedy

The latest rugby news stories from Wales and beyond ahead of the Six Nations

Events

42 h. ago Piranha attack bloodbath with at least 10 casualties in Brazil tourist hotspot

The horror attack unfolded in the Paraguacu River in the municipality of Iacu in Brazil’s northeast state of Bahia when piranhas ravaged people's feet as they took a dip

Events

44 h. ago Why one Scottish island is engulfed in flames in a spectacular Viking celebration every January

Up Helly Aa is held on the final Tuesday of January every year, and will see an army of more than 1,000 Viking warriors, known as the Jarl Squad, take to the streets.

Politics

50 h. ago Emmerdale favourite charged with double murder as Celia and Anya twist unfolds

Emmerdale will air a dramatic double arrest next week as the police investigate the deaths of Celia Daniels and Anya, with one villager wrongfully charged with murder

Events

51 h. ago Raging David Gray hammers 'inexcusable' Hibs as he demands stars look in the mirror after Falkirk defeat

Gray was furious with his squad after their 4-1 hammering away to Falkirk at the weekend

Politics

51 h. ago Second federal killing in Minneapolis: how the shooting of Alex Pretti unfolded – video analysis

Warning: this video contains footage that may be distressing to some viewersAt about 9am on Saturday, US federal agents shot and killed Alex Pretti, a Minneapolis nurse who was observing immigration officers in the city. The Guardian’s video team has pieced together footage showing the attack from different angles Continue reading...

Events

53 h. ago Venezuela releases dozens of prisoners in 2 days, hundreds more still detained

Venezuela’s leading prisoner rights organization says that dozens of prisoners were released over the weekend

Events

54 h. ago Celtic look set to miss out on Norway star as rival club ‘makes offer with framework of contract agreed’

CELTIC reportedly face a fight to land Norway star Felix Myhre with a rival club putting in an official bid. The 26-year-old is widely regarded as one of the best midfielders in Norway's top flight, scoring six goals in 35 appearances this season. The Hoops are looking to bolster their squad for the title run-in,...

Politics

55 h. ago The Guardian view on a second ICE killing in Minneapolis: midnight in America | Editorial

The shooting of Alex Pretti was carried out by a federal agent licensed to act with impunity. The US must be rescued from Trump’s authoritarianismFollowing the fatal shooting earlier this month of Renee Good by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent, his colleagues received reassurance that they continued to enjoy “federal immunity” for their actions. “Anybody who lays a hand on you or tries to obstruct you is committing a felony,” the White House deputy chief of staff, Stephen Miller, had previously stated. “No city official, no state official, no illegal alien, no leftist agitator or domestic insurrectionist can prevent you from fulfilling your legal obligations and duties.”Words have consequences. Ms Good, a US citizen and mother of three children, had in fact been attempting to drive away from a protest in Minneapolis, where ICE’s deportation snatch squads have terrorised migrants and those who have attempted to defend their rights. On Saturday, in the same...

Events

55 h. ago England captain Maro Itoje absent from training camp to attend mother’s funeral in Nigeria

Borthwick: ‘We are deeply saddened for him’Itoje misses launch of 2026 Six NationsEngland will kick off their Six Nations training camp in Spain this week without their captain, Maro Itoje, who has travelled to Nigeria for his mother’s funeral. Itoje was conspicuously absent from the official Six Nations championship launch in Edinburgh on Monday and is not expected to join up with his squad until Wednesday evening.With the tournament commencing on Thursday week every team is scrambling to be ready for their opening games but Steve Borthwick, England’s head coach, has given the Saracens lock permission to miss the start of this week’s training block in Girona. “He is in Nigeria for the funeral of his mother and we are all deeply saddened for him,” said Borthwick, whose side open their campaign at home to Wales on Saturday week. Continue reading...

Politics

56 h. ago Sophie Turner’s first tomb raid could be in London as filming is spotted

Sophie Turner’s first tomb raid could be in London as filming is spotted  Shortlist

Politics

57 h. ago Raheem Sterling keeping himself busy during Chelsea exile passing insight onto promising young stars

RAHEEM Sterling has been keeping himself busy in the football world, despite his exile from Chelsea. The 31-year-old winger was told there is no place for him in the first team at Stamford Bridge, despite Liam Rosenior offering a “clean slate” to every player. Sterling, though, has remained busy, using his newly-found free time to pass...

Sport

61 h. ago Scots parents handed wrong baby’s body after stillbirth at hospital

A HEALTH board has been slammed after a heartbroken parent was given a different baby's body after their child's stillbirth. The horrific incident unfolded at Princess Royal Maternity hospital in Glasgow. Mum Lindsay Richardson, 40, went into premature labour, which happens before the 37th week of pregnancy. Shortly after her son Charlie was delivered stillborn,...

Science

62 h. ago Man admits murdering woman about to celebrate 21st as body found after Asda raid

Michael Doherty, previously referred to as Michael Moore by police, pleaded guilty to the murder of Courtney Angus just hours before her 21st birthday celebrations were due to begin

Events

62 h. ago Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's Sundance screening sparks online row: 'Sussex Squad' brand claims event failed to sell out as 'lies' despite photos showing 'rows of empty seats'

The couple were in Utahfor the screening of Cookie Queens on Sunday, posing on the red carpet together with director Alysa Nahamias.

Culture