82 m. ago Woman manages to escape after 'five years locked in a garage by French couple who forced her to sleep in a deckchair, eat detergent

The 45-year-old was held in the commune of Saint-Molf, north of Guerande, by an 82-year-old man and a 60-year-old woman who have since been charged with 'abduction with torture or acts of barbarism'.

Politics

97 m. ago UK grooming gangs inquiry suffers fresh setback as another potential chair pulls out

Jim Gamble, a former police chief and frontrunner for the role, withdraws amid growing discontent among survivorsUK politics live – latest updatesA frontrunner to chair the national grooming gangs inquiry has withdrawn amid growing discontent from survivors over the government’s handling of the process.Jim Gamble, a former head of the Child Exploitation and Online Protection Centre, is the second candidate to step down over the last two days, government sources have confirmed. Continue reading...

Events

1 hour ago Climate disasters in first half of 2025 costliest ever on record, research shows

LA wildfires and storms this year cost $101bn, new study by non-profit resurrecting work axed by Trump saysThe first half of 2025 was the costliest on record for major disasters in the US, driven by huge wildfires in Los Angeles and storms that battered much of the rest of the country, according to a climate non-profit that has resurrected work axed by Donald Trump’s administration that tracked the biggest disasters.In the first six months of this year, 14 separate weather-related disasters that each caused at least $1bn in damage hit the US, the Climate Central group has calculated. In total, these events cost $101bn in damages – lost homes, businesses, highways and other infrastructure – a toll higher than any other first half of a year since records on this began in 1980. Continue reading...

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1 hour ago 'I tried supermarket butters and one is better than luxury brands'

A mum and daughter duo decided to work out which butter is the best in a taste test, sampling a number of supermarket options and two more expensive brands - and one came out on top

Economics

1 hour ago Thousands of sea cucumbers wash ashore in coastal Oregon town

Combo of heavy surf and low tide causes partially translucent gelatinous creatures to ‘litter the tideline’ Thousands of sea cucumbers have washed up on the beach in the Oregon coastal town of Seaside thanks to a combination of heavy surf and low tide.The partially translucent gelatinous creatures are called skin-breathing sea cucumbers. They normally burrow into the sand along the low tideline and farther out. But on Tuesday, they were scattered across more than 2 miles (3.2km) of Seaside Beach, said Tiffany Boothe, the assistant manager of the Seaside Aquarium. Continue reading...

Politics

2 h. ago One in, one out... and back in again: Migrant finally sent to France in Government's bungled exchange scheme has RETURNED to UK on a small boat

Home Office sources confirmed the unnamed migrant had been removed from Britain on an unknown date since the scheme came into force five weeks ago - but has now come back.

Politics

2 h. ago Angela Rayner shaking as she breaks silence in emotional resignation speech

Ms Rayner, who was also the housing secretary and deputy leader of the Labour Party, resigned in September after admitting that she did not pay enough tax on a new home

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2 h. ago Angela Rayner launches comeback bid telling MPs she made an 'honest mistake' and resignation was 'tough'... as she reveals she is talking to HMRC about repaying tax

Angela Rayner told the Commons that the 'last few weeks have been incredibly tough on my family' with the 'toll of the incredible scrutiny'.

Economics

2 h. ago Grooming gangs inquiry shambles deepens as ANOTHER candidate for chair pulls out

Former police officer Jim Gamble has stepped away from the process, with government sources blaming the 'intensity of pressure'.

Events

2 h. ago Sean Dyche's telling comment gives Bournemouth warning ahead of Forest clash

Bournmeouth face Nottingham Forest in their next Premier League match and new manager Sean Dyche has explained the instant differences that the Cherries can expect at the weekend

Events

2 h. ago SPFL manager given the boot after just eight weeks as club release brutal 25

The Scottish Championship outfit have axed their manager after just 56-days in the role.

Society

2 h. ago Angela Rayner makes first public comments since resigning as Deputy PM

Ex-Deputy PM Angela Rayner says Labour is best when it is 'bold' as she he vowed to 'fight with everything I have' to change lives in first public comments since resigning

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3 h. ago Diego Simeone fires clear dig at Liverpool after Atletico are humbled by Arsenal

Atletico Madrid were humbled 4-0 by Arsenal in the Champions League and manager Diego Simeone took a subtle dig at old enemies Liverpool in his post-match comments

Events

3 h. ago Meghan Markle sparks speculation after 'cosying up' to Kardashian business mastermind

The Duchess of Sussex was snapped at a Los Angeles event with Emma Grede - who works closely with the Kardashians and their businesses - with many believing her appearance could point to a shift for her brand As Ever

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3 h. ago Ryan Reynolds urged to talk to Premier League legend who he'd have 'no regrets' signing

Wrexham have been urged to appoint an ex-Premier League star as their new manager if they part ways with current boss Phil Parkinson after a difficult start in the Championship

Politics

4 h. ago 'I’ve had offers': Celtic icon addresses 1,696 day exile and names Scotland heroes he wish he'd played with

The former Celtic midfielder opened up on his spell away from management.

Politics

4 h. ago Tesco shopper shares how she managed to fill her entire freezer for less than £5

Tesco yellow sticker discounts have thrilled members of the public, but this £4 haul has excited many, with the person who bagged the bargains saying it 'made my day'

Economics

4 h. ago Kenny Dalglish's bombshell Liverpool phone call and private chat changed football history

Kenny Dalglish had just signed a four-year contract at Liverpool when he received a phone call out of the blue that changed his life and British football history

Events

5 h. ago Daily Star's top Football Manager wonderkids from Eder Balanta to Sherman Cardenas

Football Manager 26 is on the verge of release, but the Daily Star team has gone for a trip down memory lane to relive our glory days and love for the many wonderkids we found over the years

Politics

5 h. ago 'My cats won't eat their food unless I do one bizarre thing to them first'

A man has joked that he can't hire a cat-sitter because of the bizarre ritual his two cats demand he does before they'll eat the food he gives them - no matter how hungry they are

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