2 h. ago When I was six, Mum told me I had cancer. She shaved my head, gave me pills and fundraised thousands. It was all a lie

Somewhere in my house, stuffed in a box, there's a picture of three carefully drawn stick figures. It's a picture that speaks thousands of words, all of them too terrible to hear.

Science

2 h. ago I'm in debt but can't stop shopping, says ALICE SNAPE. I had a credit card bill of £15,000. Then I discovered the hidden reason

As I type this ­sentence, my thoughts are ­consumed by a Nobody's Child dress. I'm meant to be writing about the thing I love most: shopping. But I can't concentrate.

Economics

4 h. ago Local elections face further delays as councils struggle to reorganise in time

Opposition parties say Labour is ‘scared of voters’ but government says merging authorities have voiced concernsLocal elections could be delayed again as merging councils lack the capacity for reorganisation, the government has announced, triggering claims from opposition parties that Labour is “scared of the voters”.Sixty-three council areas could opt to postpone elections until 2027 after some were already delayed until May 2026 as two-tier authorities are being combined into single unitary councils. Continue reading...

Politics

4 h. ago Majority say they plan to spend less on holiday gifts this year because of economic concerns

Americans plan to spend less on gifts this festive season as they continue to feel the pinch

Economics

5 h. ago Wayne Lineker to stay in hospital over Christmas after suffering 'severe second attack'

Wayne Lineker has shared a concerning health update after almost dying from pneumonia.

Events

6 h. ago Keir Starmer recalls toughest day as PM which ‘broke my heart’

Sir Keir Starmer has revealed his worst day as prime minister, describing it as “so hard”.

Politics

7 h. ago Wayne Lineker suffers 'severe second attack' in concerning health update

Wayne Lineker has revealed he will be in hospital for Christmas as he shared a concerning health update after a pneumonia diagnosis almost killed the famous nightclub owner

Events

7 h. ago Man hacked people online and then stole thousands from their relatives

Haroon Zaman hacked into victims' social media accounts and impersonated them to promote fraudulent cryptocurrency opportunities

Politics

8 h. ago How to avoid ‘holiday heart syndrome’ and other festive health concerns

An overload of holiday stress could lead to dangerous and deadly heart conditions, experts warn

Politics

8 h. ago Olympian Keely Hodgkinson sizzles in a tiny sculpted mini dress at BBC Sports Personality of the Year

The Olympic 800M champion, 23, sizzled in a tiny black mini dress while posing up a storm on the star-studded red carpet.

Sport

8 h. ago Strictly Come Dancing's Aljaz Skorjanec laughs over iconic Alison Hammond blunder

Alison Hammond gave viewers a good laugh when her dress covered Aljaz's face during their routine

Politics

9 h. ago Keely Hodgkinson and Chloe Kelly wow in daring dresses as stars attend SPOTY ceremony

Keely Hodgkinson, Chloe Kelly, Ellie Kildunne and Hannah Hampton were among the attendees of the 2025 Sports Personality of the Year awards at Salford's MediaCityUK, arriving on the red carpet in style.

Politics

9 h. ago Kind Luke Littler splashes thousands on 4 Xboxes for ‘thrilled’ patients on hospital children’s ward

IT’S the time of year for doing good deeds and Luke Littler is leading the pack of kind celebs this Christmas. The teen darts ace – who will take on David Davies at Alexandra Palace in north London on Sunday – has forked out a couple of grand to buy four Xbox consoles for the...

Science

10 h. ago Kylie Jenner shows off sideboob in totally backless pink feather dress at Kylie Cosmetics’ holiday bash

KYLIE Jenner looked incredible as she rocked a totally backless pink feather dress to mark the holidays. The Hulu reality star was a vision in the striking outfit as she celebrated the Christmas season with her brand, Kylie Cosmetics. Kylie flashed sideboob in the daring outfit as she posed away for a slew of Instagram...

Culture

11 h. ago Boxing was the original attention economy – Paul v Joshua is old logic in a louder digital age

Millions will tune in to watch the brash YouTuber get his comeuppance – the fight will likely go on as long as Joshua decides to let itAn undersized loudmouth disruptor arrives in Miami for a no-hope fight with one of history’s most destructive heavyweights, exploiting every available lever of new media to amplify his delusions of grandeur to mass audiences. There are mounting concerns for his mental and physical wellbeing, with doctors, commentators and former fighters openly questioning his soundness of mind and wondering whether he might end up in hospital – or worse. The oddsmakers have made him an 8-1 longshot, a price that feels almost charitable given the epic scale of the mismatch. The buildup revolves less around the favorite than around the smaller man’s mouth: his noise, his presence, and the creeping suspicion that spectacle may finally have outrun sense.Cassius Clay wound up shocking the world back in 1964 when he made Sonny Liston quit on his stool after six rounds at ...

Sport

11 h. ago Charlotte Fry on Glamourdale Wins London International World Cup Grand Prix, Charlotte Dujardin on Alive and Kicking 2nd

Charlotte Fry on Glamourdale Wins London International World Cup Grand Prix, Charlotte Dujardin on Alive and Kicking 2nd  Dressage-News

Society

12 h. ago I Thought Winter Had Turned Green In London, Until I Realized It Was A Thousand Parakeets (35 Pics)

I Thought Winter Had Turned Green In London, Until I Realized It Was A Thousand Parakeets (35 Pics)  AOL.com

Politics

12 h. ago Coffee pods recalled in 10 states due to potential health risk

The recall was elevated to a class II risk classification last week

Events

13 h. ago Vicky Pattison warns of deepfake abuse as ChatGPT plans to launch adult content

Strictly Come Dancing star Vicky Pattison has shared her concerns over the rise of AI-enabled sexual abuse as OpenAI reveal their plans to roll out an "adult mode" feature for over 18s

Events

13 h. ago Ukraine may need to cut drone production if no deal reached on frozen Russian assets, says Zelenskyy – Europe live

Ukrainian president says case for transfer of assets to fund war effort is ‘morally clear and just’ Germany’s chancellor Friedrich Merz confirms his support for the EU’s reparations loan, saying he sees “no better option.”He diplomatically acknowledges Belgium’s concerns, and says he hopes “we can address them together” to “send a signal of strength and resolve towards Russia.” Continue reading...

Economics