79 m. ago ‘Like a horror movie’: Ice detaining German tourist in California indefinitely

Jessica Brösche has spent more than a month in detention center after being denied entry at San Diego from MexicoA German tourist is fighting to be released from an immigration detention center after she was denied entry at the San Diego border and taken into custody by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (Ice) last month.Jessica Brösche, a 26-year-old German tattoo artist, is being indefinitely detained by US Customs and Border Protection after she tried to enter San Diego on 25 January from Tijuana, Mexico, with her American best friend, Amelia Lofving. The two were traveling with tattoo equipment. Continue reading...

Events

2 h. ago Alejandro Garnacho Man United exit scenario revealed as transfer update emerges

Man United forward Alejandro Garnacho was linked with a move away from Old Trafford in January and could now leave Ruben Amorim's team in the summer.

Politics

3 h. ago Man United given 'very clear' Milos Kerkez transfer verdict in first hint of Ruben Amorim plans

Both Manchester United and Liverpool were linked with a move for the Bournemouth defender in the January transfer window

Politics

5 h. ago The main Oscars takeaway? Hollywood is as scared of the world right now as you and I are | Emma Brockes

Perhaps the Ozempic was making people light-headed, or the stars felt they should stay silent. Either way, there was a notable lack of politicsThe Oscars ceremony on Sunday night was long and boring, as it has been for a few years, but this year its shortcomings landed differently. Hollywood’s waning influence, which registered most glaringly last month in the large number of American nominees who showed up in London for the Baftas – not something they were inclined to do in better times – gave the ceremony a sense of low-stakes irrelevance that was frankly a relief from the rest of the news cycle. Still, the question lingers as to why the actors and presenters largely, and mercifully in my view, stayed away from mention of Donald Trump.After the devastating forest fires in Los Angeles in January, the classy thing to have done this year would’ve been to cancel or at least radically downsize the Oscars ceremony, but of course no one involved was going to vote for that. Instead, audie...

Politics

5 h. ago ‘That’s not me’: Blatter and Platini restate innocence in Swiss fraud case

Pair cleared in 2022 but federal prosecutor appealedFormer Fifa president tells reporters: ‘I am very positive’Sepp Blatter, the former president of Fifa, and Michel Platini, the France great and former president of Uefa, have restated their innocence in relation to allegations of fraud when appearing on Monday in a Swiss court.The pair were cleared of fraud in July 2022 at a lower Swiss court following a seven-year investigation into a payment of 2.2m Swiss francs (£1.7m) from Fifa to Platini with Blatter’s approval in 2011, for consultancy work a decade earlier. The Swiss federal prosecutor has appealed against that decision, leading to a new hearing at the extraordinary appeals chamber of the Swiss criminal court in Muttenz, near Basel. The prosecutor asked for the judgment to be set aside in full. Continue reading...

Politics

5 h. ago Tonight's Swansea City news as star back in contention and January exit loving new club

The latest news from the Swansea.com Stadium

Politics

5 h. ago Meghan Markle reveals Prince Archie tells her 'don't work too hard, Mama', while her new Netflix series is her way of teaching Princess Lilibet 'what it's like to be a working mom'

With Love, Meghan is set to premiere on March 4, after the lifestyle and cookery show was delayed from its initial January release date due to the California wildfires.

Politics

5 h. ago Plans approved to transform former Neath Port Talbot factory

It is hoped that the new site will relieve pressure at Morriston Hospital

Politics

5 h. ago DWP benefit claimants could be owed £5,000 after major Universal Credit error

The issue relates to benefit claimants who lost disability premiums after they were moved to Universal Credit before January 2019

Economics

6 h. ago Sale of new leasehold flats to be banned under Labour plan to end 'feudal' system

There are around five million leaseholders in England and Wales, and the system has come under increased criticism in recent years.

Economics

6 h. ago Curtis Main up and running as Ayr United striker targets title impact

The January signing grabbed his first goals in Saturday's 4-1 win over Airdrie.

Events

6 h. ago Mortgage approvals fall as borrowing still costly compared to 'cheap money era'

The number of mortgages being approved to home buyers fell back in January, following an increase in December, according to Bank of England figures

Economics

7 h. ago Ryan Reynolds called out over transfer business as Wrexham star's dad left unhappy

Ollie Palmer has not played a single minute of League One football since Wrexham signed Sam Smith and Jay Rodriguez in January, with his father now hitting out at their arrival

Politics

7 h. ago New showhomes in Livingston and Winchburgh offer prospective buyers insight into relaxed living

Cala Homes has opened the doors at Pinefields and Millgate Lawns

Politics

9 h. ago Paisley businesswoman given green light to open beauty salon in her home

Renfrewshire Council planners have given the part-time beauty salon bid their approval.

Economics

9 h. ago Andy Murray to coach Novak Djokovic at Indian Wells and Miami Open

The pair first worked together at the Australian Open in January and will continue ‘indefinitely’

Sport

9 h. ago Poll bounce for Keir Starmer after 'best week' with Trump visit love

Keir Starmer has seen his net approval score rise by 11 points over the past week, although it still remains deep in negative territory at minus 28.

Politics

9 h. ago Barclays to reduce mortgage rates from Tuesday including five

The lender said it would reduce some of the rates it was offering by up to 0.48 percentage points.

Politics

10 h. ago When is YOUR Bills Freedom Day? Online calculator reveals the date you'll need to work until this year to pay off all your bills

The average UK worker will have earned enough money by March 1 to pay off all of their domestic bills for 2024, not including rent, mortgages or food.

Economics

10 h. ago Dip in number of mortgage approvals to home buyers in January

Some buyers may have decided they are too late to take advantage of a stamp duty holiday by the end of March, a finance expert said.

Economics