80 m. ago Mortgage fraud indictment against Letitia James rejected by grand jury

James denied any wrongdoing and accused the Trump administration of using the justice system to seek revenge on political opponents

Economics

1 hour ago UK schools could be forced to close as 800,000 less children forecast in next decade

A new study says predicted that a fall in the number of children in England over the next decade would be the most dramatic since the 1980s and could prompt school closures and teacher job losses

Politics

1 hour ago Young ‘cautious’ over potential reintroduction of wolves and lynx in the wild

Research carried out in Northern Ireland examined the views of children ages 10 and 11, and 16-year-olds.

Politics

2 h. ago Members of Congress send scathing letter to WADA over probe to find leaker in Chinese swimmer case

A bipartisan group in Congress has sent a letter to the head of the World Anti-Doping Agency criticizing that group for opening an investigation into who leaked information that led to the agency clearing 23 Chinese swimmers

Politics

3 h. ago Universal Credit rule change to help more working parents get help with childcare costs

WORKING parents on Universal Credit are set for a major boost, as the Government unveils new support to cut the crippling cost of childcare. Ministers have confirmed that Universal Credit rules will change next year to stop families from falling into a "debt trap" when they try to return to work. The strategy targets one...

Society

3 h. ago DWP issues update on major changes for parents who claim Universal Credit

The Government has announced its new scheme to try and lift children out of poverty

Politics

3 h. ago Majority of UK parents find BBFC age ratings on Netflix helpful, poll finds

The partnership was first launched in 2020.

Politics

3 h. ago Zoe Saldaña makes surprising confession about her kids’ moviegoing habits

The actor spoke about her three children at the recent Los Angeles premiere of ‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’

Politics

3 h. ago Mystery as influencer, 27, disappears on way to work after posting cryptic ‘bring me back to you’ message on Instagram

A POETRY influencer has vanished in southern Italy after sharing a cryptic message with her Instagram followers, prompting an urgent nationwide search. Tatiana Tramacere disappeared last Monday after leaving her home in Nardò to go to work, but she never arrived. Her phone is off, and she has not contacted her parents, who reported her...

Technology

3 h. ago Accountancy chief who killed cyclist with car 'was late for children's nanny', court hears

Thomas Gibbs, 42, was allegedly listening to music on earphones when his VW Passat hit Ben Jacobs, who was on a 30-mile ride with friends - although he said he was 'not distracted'.

Events

3 h. ago Baby formula that sickened 39 babies with botulism is still on some store shelves, the FDA warns

Nearly two dozen states have seen cases of infant botulism in an outbreak that has taken an emotional toll on parents across the country

Events

4 h. ago Cristiano Ronaldo reveals the secret of thriving under pressure

Cristiano Ronaldo has dropped his motivational secret on how he remains resilient in the face of mounting pressure – with the footballer saying talent is meaningless unless you have these two traits

Events

4 h. ago Why Jessica Simpson hasn't divorced husband Eric Johnson a year after split and whether taking the house off the market suggests they've made up

Simpson, 45, and Johnson, 46, announced their split nearly a year ago, but according to a source, the former couple are in no rush to get divorced.

Politics

4 h. ago Fuming Stacey Solomon berates husband Joe Swash for not noticing her new hairdo after admitting they 'argue all the time'

The singer, 36, married Joe in 2022 and the pair share children, Rex, five, Rose, three, and Belle, two . Stacey also has older sons Zachary, 17, and Leighton, 12, from two previous relationships.

Politics

4 h. ago Celtic ready for MLS transfer boom as talent spotter hatches Wilfried Nancy masterplan

The former Columbus Crew boss could look Stateside in the January window

Politics

5 h. ago Russia blocks Snapchat and restricts Apple’s FaceTime, state officials say

Latest effort to control communications comes as regulator claims apps being used to ‘conduct terrorist activities’Russian authorities blocked access to Snapchat and imposed restrictions on Apple’s video calling service, FaceTime, the latest step in an effort to tighten control over the internet and communications online, according to state-run news agencies and the country’s communications regulator.The state internet regulator Roskomnadzor alleged in a statement that both apps were being “used to organize and conduct terrorist activities on the territory of the country, to recruit perpetrators [and] commit fraud and other crimes against our citizens”. Apple did not respond to an emailed request for comment, nor did Snap Inc. Continue reading...

Politics

5 h. ago 'Real life, real chaos': Danny Miller, Brooke Vincent and Wingman on their candid new podcast

You Don't Know You're Born refuses to sugar-coat the realities of parenting

Events

5 h. ago US admiral defends second strike on alleged drug boat in Caribbean

Briefing to lawmakers over September 2 mission comes as Trump and Hegseth seek to distance themselves

Events

5 h. ago Heartbroken mum's plea to parents after 'beautiful' daughter, 13, takes own life

Robyn Lott, 13, tragically took her own life after a break up and falling out with friends - her mum Alison Ward issued a plea to other parents following an inquest into her daughter's death

Politics

5 h. ago New York mayor issues order targeting Israel divestment weeks before Mamdani takes office

Eric Adams signed orders on boycott, divestment and sanctions movement, and protests near houses of worshipNew York City’s mayor, Eric Adams, has issued two executive orders he says are meant to combat antisemitism, less than a month before he hands over the keys to the mayoralty to Zohran Mamdani, an outspoken critic of Israel.The first order prohibits city agency heads and staff from engaging in “any policy that discriminates against the state of Israel, Israeli citizens based on their national origin, or individuals or entities based on their association with Israel”. It also prohibits officials overseeing the city pension system from making decisions in line with the boycott, divestment and sanctions (BDS) movement, which Mamdani has said he supports. Continue reading...

Politics