77 m. ago Russian attack on Kyiv leaves two dead a day after largest assault of war

Another huge wave of Russian missiles and drones hit Ukraine’s capital as Russian foreign minister Sergei Lavrov due to meet with Marco RubioA huge wave of Russian strikes on Ukraine’s capital killed two people and left more wounded, Kyiv’s military administration said early on Thursday, with reports of loud blasts echoing over the city throughout the night.The administration warned of a threat from drones and ballistic weapons and told all residents to “immediately head to the nearest shelters”. Dozens of residents of the capital took shelter in a central metro station during the attack, an Agence France-Presse reporter said, sleeping on mats, calming pets or waiting out the attack on camping furniture. Continue reading...

Events

1 hour ago Child care worker allowed to keep job after throttling woman and breaking into her home

Elliot Cooney, who works with children in Dumfries, was allowed to keep his job despite his abuse convictions.

Society

2 h. ago Former 'Love Island USA' contestant Cierra Ortega apologizes for using racial slur

Former “Love Island USA” contestant Cierra Ortega has released a video on TikTok apologizing for previously using a racial slur against Asian people

Politics

3 h. ago Brazil’s president rebuffs demand to cease inquiry into Bolsonaro after Trump tariffs – live updates

Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva posts statement on social media saying the country ‘will not accept any form of tutelage’ after US levies 50% tariffsTrump targets Brunei, Libya and Moldova with latest threat of US tariffsTrump says Bolsonaro ‘not guilty of anything’ amid Brazil coup trialThe US justice department has sued California over state policies allowing transgender athletes to compete in girls’ school sports, alleging that allowing them to do so violates federal anti-discrimination laws.The lawsuit, filed in federal court in Los Angeles, claims that California’s policies violate Title IX, which affords legal protection against sex discrimination.Our Fed Rate is AT LEAST 3 Points too high. “Too Late” is costing the U.S. 360 Billion Dollars a Point, PER YEAR, in refinancing costs. No Inflation, COMPANIES POURING INTO AMERICA. “The hottest Country in the World!” LOWER THE RATE!!!ANYBODY BUT “TOO LATE.”In effect, we went on hold when we saw the size of the tariffs and essentially all ...

Politics

4 h. ago Reason benefit cheat mum dodged jail despite lying to DWP about being single parent

Jemma Forsythe was caught out after she and husband Alan posted pictures of themselves on holiday - and so the Department of Work and Pensions (DWP) discovered her deceit

Society

4 h. ago Photos of the Texas vigil honoring flood victims and the many still missing

Several hundred people gathered at Tivy High School’s stadium in Kerr County, Texas, to mourn the victims of the catastrophic flash floods that hit the region and to honor the many still missing. The vigil Wednesday included tributes to Camp Mystic, where 27 campers and counselors died.

Events

4 h. ago Woman who starred in BBC show Escape to the Country died of alcoholism, inquest hears

Escape to the County star Emma Izzard, 53, was rushed to hospital in Norfolk on November 19 last year after she started vomiting blood.

Events

4 h. ago Schools are blasted for 'raising a generation of wimps' after calls for 'hot play' sessions when heatwaves hit Britain

Teachers are opting to keep pupils inside for 'hot play' breaks when playgrounds are deemed to be too hot for the kids to use safely.

Events

4 h. ago Trump administration reportedly planning to fire 2,145 Nasa employees

Cuts further the push to slash federal government through early retirement, buyouts and deferred resignationsThe Trump administration is reportedly planning to cut at least 2,145 high-ranking Nasa employees with specialized skills or management responsibilities.According to documents obtained by Politico, most employees leaving are in senior-level government ranks, depriving the agency of decades of experience as part of a push to slash the size of the federal government through early retirement, buyouts and deferred resignations. Continue reading...

Politics

5 h. ago Gregg Wallace faces another blow as 'entire final MasterChef series could be scrapped' as sacked BBC presenter faces 50 new misconduct claims

This week he hit out at bosses in a scathing post as he insisted he was still being fired despite being cleared of 'the most serious and sensational accusations'.

Politics

5 h. ago Dannii Minogue emerges on social media with strange post following ex

Dannii Minogue has re-emerged on social media in the wake of ex-husband Julian McMahon's death.

Politics

6 h. ago KENNEDY: The most vile politicians I've ever met: From the Congressman who can't pleasure a woman to another who smells. They think they're untouchable... but I'm naming names

Back by popular demand: more people I hate! If you think that narcissistic superstars are bad, let me tell you, power-hungry egomaniac legislators are even worse.

Politics

6 h. ago Beloved Netflix show ending after 10 seasons as shooting begins on final episodes

In a post shared this Wednesday, Netflix revealed on X, formerly Twitter , that the show will end after its next season, which has now begun filming in Washington, DC.

Events

6 h. ago Raynor Winn condemns ‘heartbreaking’ claims that parts of ‘The Salt Path’ are false

Author disputes article that cast doubt on her bestseller and posts NHS letters to her husband

Politics

6 h. ago ‘It’s not something you do by posting on Twitter’: Man behind Ross Perot’s campaign gives Musk third

‘My basic advice is: Go to rehab and then focus on creating a new political party from a position of seriousness,’ Russell Verney tells Musk

Technology

7 h. ago US issues sanctions against UN official investigating abuses in Gaza

Trump administration targets Francesca Albanese, a special rapporteur, in latest action against critics of Israel’s warThe Trump administration announced on Wednesday it was issuing sanctions against an independent official tasked with investigating human rights abuses in the Palestinian territories, the latest effort by the United States to punish critics of Israel’s 21-month war in Gaza.The state department’s decision to sanction Francesca Albanese, the UN special rapporteur for the West Bank and Gaza, comes after a recent US pressure campaign to force the international body to remove her from her post failed. Continue reading...

Events

7 h. ago US issues sanctions against Francesca Albanese, UN official investigating abuses in Gaza

Trump administration targets special rapporteur for the West Bank and Gaza, in latest action against critics of Israel’s warThe Trump administration announced on Wednesday it was issuing sanctions against an independent official tasked with investigating human rights abuses in the Palestinian territories, the latest effort by the United States to punish critics of Israel’s 21-month war in Gaza.The state department’s decision to sanction Francesca Albanese, the UN special rapporteur for the West Bank and Gaza, comes after a recent US pressure campaign to force the international body to remove her from her post failed. Continue reading...

Events

7 h. ago Trump praises English of the leader of Liberia – where English is the official language

Trump inquired where Liberian president Joseph Boakai got his language skills during meeting with African leadersDonald Trump was basking in the praise of a group of African leaders on Wednesday, when the Liberian president took the microphone.“Liberia is a longtime friend of the United States and we believe in your policy of making America great again,” President Joseph Boakai said in English at a White House meeting before advocating for US investment in his country. “We just want to thank you so much for this opportunity.” Continue reading...

Politics

7 h. ago Married police officer who sent hundreds of messages to a woman who reported a crime in a bid to try to have sex with her is sacked

PC Matthew Peall, who had sent hundreds of flirty messages to a witness asking if she had a 'high sex drive' and if she was 'up for everything', was found guilty of committing gross misconduct.

Events

8 h. ago Kate Middleton's right hand woman makes bombshell move after 15 years of loyal service

Kate Middleton's right hand woman, Natasha Archer, has been her personal assistant since 2010.

Politics