86 m. ago Rep. Elise Stefanik stuns by dropping out of NY governor race, retiring from Congress

Stefanik made history in 2014 as the youngest woman ever elected to Congress at the age of 30

Sport

1 hour ago US justice department releases heavily redacted cache of Jeffrey Epstein files

Files that were viewable included images of Epstein socializing with Bill Clinton, as well as entertainers like Michael JacksonEpstein documents release – live updatesThe Department of Justice on Friday released a long-awaited and huge tranche of documents related to its investigation into the convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, a major development in the lengthy political saga that turned into one of the biggest setbacks Donald Trump has suffered since his re-election last year.While significant portions of the files are redacted, those that were viewable included images of Epstein socializing with Bill Clinton and former British royal Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, as well as entertainers like Michael Jackson, Chris Tucker and Kevin Spacey. Continue reading...

Politics

1 hour ago Delaware high court reinstates Musk’s $56bn Tesla pay package

Justices find revocation of remuneration was inappropriate and left electric car chief uncompensated for his work

Events

1 hour ago Tragic runner electrocuted and instantly killed while out for a jog

A young man preparing for a half marathon died instantly after a 'rare and complex sequence of events' left a lethal power line dangling in his path

Events

3 h. ago 'Electrifying' thriller with ending fans didn't see coming streaming on Prime

Fans are wondering why the release isn't getting the attention it deserves

Politics

3 h. ago Karl Rove warns Republicans that 2026 could be a bloodbath for the party because of their mistakes

Karl Rove criticized Trump for his comments concerning Hollywood icon Rob Reiner, saying the president’s "grotesqueries have to stop."

Events

3 h. ago ‘I still get goosebumps’ – Scott McTominay says he’s watched his stunning Scotland goal against Denmark over 500 times

SCOTT MCTOMINAY says he still gets "goosebumps" thinking about his spectacular goal, which helped Scotland end their 28-year exile from the World Cup. The Napoli star produced a stunning overhead kick to set Steve Clarke's men on their way to a 4-2 success over Denmark on a memorable night at Hampden last month. That saw...

Politics

3 h. ago British DIY giant plunges into administration owing millions in debt with over 100 jobs axed

A BRITISH power-tool supplier has entered administration with 111 members of staff losing their jobs. The DIY giant Toolstream announced the news on December 11 and blamed challenging trading conditions left over from the COVID-19 global supply crisis. The southwest based importer and distributer of DIY tools said the limited stock availability had caused financial...

Economics

3 h. ago Ukraine cannot continue to survive on Europe’s starvation rations

Editorial: Despite agreeing to a €90bn interest-free loan that could keep Kyiv afloat for two years, European leaders seem unduly nervous about forcing Vladimir Putin to the negotiating table. If Europe is ever to defeat Russia, it must now go further – or risk humiliation

Events

4 h. ago Tragic runner, 29, killed instantly when he was electrocuted by low

A RUNNER was killed instantly after he was electrocuted by a low hanging cable while out jogging, an inquest has heard. John Henry Oates, 29, was found dead on October 27, 2023 in Lupton, near Kendal, Cumbria. A four-day inquest into Mr Oates' death was concluded on Tuesday by Coroner Kirsty Gomersal. It was said...

Events

5 h. ago Ukraine strikes Russian tanker in the Mediterranean after receiving £80bn European loan

Putin reiterated his hardline demands of Ukraine at a conference as Ukraine met for more talks to end the war

Events

5 h. ago Living with an electric Hyundai Ioniq 9: your move, Range Rover

Hyundai seems to have produced a car that some people think is as good as a Range Rover, so I’m living with the new Ioniq 9 all-electric SUV to find out.

Politics

6 h. ago I’ve seen the new Jaguar GT uncovered – here’s my honest verdict

After the furore over the Jaguar Type 00, I was nervous to see the finished car – and it’s better than I expected

Politics

6 h. ago BORIS JOHNSON: When elections are being scrapped by the ruling party, what's the difference between Britain and an African dictatorship?

Oh come off it! Pull the other one, darling. It's got bells on. In trying to justify their decision to cancel elections next year, the Labour Government has just descended to complete absurdity.

Politics

6 h. ago Angry Russians turn on Putin over poverty and stagnant economy during marathon press conference

‘Why do ordinary people live worse than Papuans [citizens of Papua New Guinea]?’ hit out one Russian viewer

Politics

6 h. ago Erika Kirk blames ‘the enemy’ for her iPad containing speech failing at TurningPointUSA conference

Erika Kirk blamed “the enemy” after her iPad containing her speech failed during her appearance at TurningPointUSA’s AmericaFest.

Events

7 h. ago Zelenskyy and Polish PM hail EU’s €90bn loan: ‘Scariest thing for Russians is when we’re together’ – live

Ukrainian leader welcomes move as Donald Tusk says ‘it could be better’ after Russian frozen assets left out of dealEU leaders agree €90bn loan for Ukraine but without use of frozen Russian assetsIn his first comments on Ukraine, Putin swiftly blames Kyiv for the continuing war, saying “they are basically refusing to finish this conflict via peaceful means” (whatever that means from the literally invading party).But he says there are “some signals indicating they are willing to engage in some type of dialogue.” Continue reading...

Politics

8 h. ago Ford recalls more than 270,000 electric and hybrid vehicles due to roll

Ford is recalling more than 270,000 electric and hybrid vehicles in the U.S. because of a parking function problem that could lead to them rolling away

Politics

8 h. ago ‘It’s rather rude’: Tory club accuses Truss of trying to poach its members

Former prime minister allegedly wandering 5 Hertford Street to find members for her Mayfair club a street awayFor Tory grandees licking their wounds and plotting their return after their disastrous 2024 general election performance, the opulent, fire-lit rooms of the exclusive club 5 Hertford Street are a sanctuary.But in recent weeks, their long lunches have been rudely interrupted by Liz Truss, who has been accused of wandering the premises in search of members to poach for her own rival operation, just one street away, which asks “founding members” for an eye-watering £500,000. Continue reading...

Politics

8 h. ago ‘It’s rather rude’: Truss accused of trying to poach members of rival Tory club

Former prime minister allegedly wandering 5 Hertford Street to find members for her Mayfair club a street awayFor Tory grandees licking their wounds and plotting their return after their disastrous 2024 general election performance, the opulent, fire-lit rooms of the exclusive club 5 Hertford Street are a sanctuary.But in recent weeks, their long lunches have been rudely interrupted by Liz Truss, who has been accused of wandering the premises in search of members to poach for her own rival operation, just one street away, which asks “founding members” for an eye-watering £500,000. Continue reading...

Politics