53 m. ago Border Patrol official who is the face of Trump's crackdown back in Chicago amid immigration raids

Senior Border Patrol official Greg Bovino has returned to the Chicago area, about a month after leaving to lead immigration crackdowns in other cities

Politics

60 m. ago London faces record number of homeless children this Christmas as numbers in temporary accommodation surge

London Councils estimates there is at least one homeless child in every classroom across the city

Society

60 m. ago Patients will 'feel impact' of latest doctors' strike as UK battles super

The NHS has issued an "urgent' plea for people to get their flu jab as they cope with striking doctors during record 'tsunami' superflu numbers during the heart of the Christmas season

Science

61 m. ago Terence Crawford announces sudden retirement from boxing: ‘Nothing left to prove’

The American retires unbeaten, as the only three-weight undisputed champion of the four-belt era

Politics

89 m. ago Harry Roberts, triple police killer behind 1966 manhunt, dies aged 89

Roberts, who murdered three police officers in Shepherd’s Bush and served 48 years in prison, was released in 2014Harry Roberts, the triple police killer whose 1966 murders shocked Britain and triggered one of the country’s largest manhunts, has reportedly died aged 89.Roberts died in hospital last Saturday after a short illness, the Sun reported. He had been living in sheltered accommodation in Peterborough after his release on licence in 2014, after serving 48 years in prison for the killings. Continue reading...

Events

1 hour ago Shoppers race to snap up 'luxurious' Dunelm bedding amid 50 per cent price slash

This bedding set currently boasts an impressive 4.9 star rating.

Economics

1 hour ago UK snow: Met Office delivers blunt verdict on white Christmas as mercury drops

With a strong easterly wind expected in the coming days, temperatures are set to tumble — from the balmy 12.8C recorded in Brize Norton, Oxfordshire, on Monday — to close to freezing

Society

2 h. ago Last US cents minted in November sell for staggering amount at auction

Each set comprised 2025 pennies struck at the Philadelphia Mint and the Denver Mint, alongside a 24-karat gold penny, marking the end of an era

Politics

2 h. ago US military branch officially stops classifying swastikas as hate symbols

Coast Guard Admiral Kevin Lunday issued a memo on November 20 denouncing symbols like swastikas and nooses, and insisted that both will remain prohibited for Coast Guard personnel

Events

2 h. ago Russia amasses 360,000 troops near NATO border as Putin plots 'next move'

A former NATO official has warned 2026 is shaping up to be one of the most critical years in recent history, as Russia continues to mass troops in Belarus near the border with NATO countries.

Politics

3 h. ago Starmer hails Labour’s flagship Employment Rights Bill after climbdown by peers means it is set to become law

Business secretary Peter Kyle praised the ‘landmark legislation’ that will ‘drag Britain's outdated employment laws into the 21st century’

Politics

3 h. ago Bondi beach terror attack: Sajid Akram’s family in India unaware of alleged ‘radical mindset’, local officials say

The first funerals for the 15 people killed in Sunday’s mass shooting will be held on Wednesday, as investigations continue into the alleged gunmenVictims of Bondi beach shootingWhat we know so far about the Bondi terror attack Follow the latest live updatesThe alleged gunman shot dead by police during Sunday’s attack on Australia’s Bondi beach was originally from the southern Indian city of Hyderabad and his family there seemed unaware of his alleged “radical mindset”, Indian police said on Tuesday.Meanwhile the second alleged gunman who was hospitalised after also being shot by police has awoken from a coma and may be charged as early as today, Seven News has reported. Continue reading...

Events

3 h. ago Mikaela Shiffrin extends record with 105th World Cup win in slalom

US skier finished 1.55 seconds ahead of second placeShiffrin has won the opening four slaloms of the seasonMikaela Shiffrin isn’t just winning every slalom of the Olympic season. She’s dominating each race and winning by large margins, too.The American skiing standout claimed a record-extending 105th World Cup victory after several of her top challengers went out during the opening run of a night race Tuesday. Continue reading...

Politics

3 h. ago UK ‘set to rejoin EU’s Erasmus scheme’ as part of Starmer’s Brexit reset

Ministers could announce the return to Erasmus as soon as Wednesday, according to reports

Politics

3 h. ago Met Office says 'rare' weather phenomenon could hit Brits on Christmas Day

Met Office forecasters say a rare weather phenomenon could descend over the UK on Christmas Day, although temperatures are not expected to be 'particularly cold'

Society

4 h. ago EuroMillions results and numbers: National Lottery draw tonight, December 16

THE draw for tonight's National Lottery EuroMillions (December 16) has taken place, with life-changing cash prizes at stake. Check the results to see if you have just won a fortune and bagged enough to start that jet-set lifestyle you always dreamed of. Every EuroMillions ticket also bags you an automatic entry into the UK Millionaire...

Politics

4 h. ago XL Bully owner whose dog was shot dead warns 'only the beginning' outside court

Sophie Zaherali led a 'campaign of abuse' on social media after her XL Bully dog was shot dead in the street, branding two officers from South Yorkshire Police as 'murderers'

Events

4 h. ago Vanity Fair portraits of White House leaders hoped to cut through ‘political theater.’ Instead they drew snickers online

Photographer Christopher Anderson told The Independent that his photographs of administration officials were consistent with his other portraits

Politics

4 h. ago Martin told Gavin he could no longer support him after tenant issue – review

A timeline of events around Jim Gavin’s selection, campaign and withdrawal have been set out in an internal Fianna Fail review.

Politics

5 h. ago Donald Trump promises mystery White House announcement and claims 'best is yet to come'

Donald Trump has announced a rare address to the country, which will only be the third of his second term if he does so from the Oval Office. He did not offer up any details on what would be announced

Politics