60 m. ago Revealed: The truth about how an Egyptian tennis player's professional debut turned into the 'worst in sports history'

Hajar Abdelkader, 21, disappeared after footage of her extraordinarydefeat by Lorena Schaedel, 24, at an International Tennis Federation (ITF) event in Nairobi went viral.

Sport

78 m. ago ‘Anonymity online is an illusion’: NSW teen charged over alleged mass shooting hoax in US

Police say the boy is part of an alleged decentralised online crime network falsely claiming mass shootings are taking placeFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA teenager in New South Wales was charged after allegedly making multiple hoax reports to emergency services – a practice known as “swatting” – falsely claiming mass shootings were taking place at major retail and educational institutions in the US. The Australian federal police (AFP) charged the boy on 18 December, claiming he is part of an alleged decentralised online crime network hiding behind keyboards in order to trigger an “urgent and large-scale emergency response”.Officers seized a number of electronic devices and a prohibited firearm in the juvenile’s possession as part of Taskforce Pompilid established in October 2025. Continue reading...

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83 m. ago PBS weekend newscasts shut down due to funding cuts, replaced by single

“PBS News Weekend,” the companion to the weekday “NewsHour” program, has signed off, eliminated due to federal funding cuts to public broadcasting

Politics

2 h. ago Photos of tensions between federal officers and locals in Minneapolis

Tensions between residents and federal immigration officers continued to rise in the Twin Cities area. Officers responded with tear gas to a crowd of whistle-blowing bystanders in Minneapolis who came to see the aftermath of a car crash involving immigration agents, just a few blocks from where a woman was fatally shot last week. Students from Roosevelt High School staged a protest against her killing.

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2 h. ago Businesses sound the alarm over the 'devastating' impact of Labour's tax hikes and soaring energy bills

As confidence collapses to the lowest level since the pandemic, the financial squeeze means jobs are being cut and investment plans have stalled, a poll by the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) said.

Economics

2 h. ago What to know about the warrants most immigration agents use to make arrests

The Trump administration's immigration enforcement tactics are sparking debate over federal agents' authority to enter private property

Events

3 h. ago Rachel Reeves refuses to bail out hospitality venues as 2,000 face closure after major U

The Treasury signalled a major U-turn on pubs last week following warnings hundreds could be forced to close after a big hike in rates.

Politics

3 h. ago Jess Wright reveals her wedding day regrets as mum Carol confesses she surprised her husband on his stag do and REFUSED to leave

The TV personality, 40, married businessman William Lee-Kemp in September, 2021, in a beautiful ceremony in Mallorca, Spain.

Politics

3 h. ago I’m 42 and I’ve been cursed with a micropenis & haven’t had sex for years – how can I make it normal size?

HAVE you set any New Year’s resolutions? January is full of promises to “start again”, which may fill you with hope or dread. Even if it’s the former, going in too hard can lead to a plateau later, if your goals are unrealistic. My message to you, as a GP, is not to punish yourself....

Politics

4 h. ago Fitness influencer stabbed to death after 'killer had sex with her'

Friends of Dolli Molnar contacted authorities in Hungary after they hadn't heard from her for a couple of days - firefighters broke into her flat and discovered her bloodied body

Events

4 h. ago New video shows the minutes before immigration officer fatally shoots woman in Minneapolis

A new video reveals the moments before a federal immigration officer shot and killed a woman in Minneapolis

Events

4 h. ago Trump administration sued by Minnesota and Illinois after Renee Good killing

The state and cities filed a lawsuit in federal court on Monday, along with a request for a temporary restraining order to halt the enforcement action or limit the ICE operation

Events

4 h. ago US judge lets Danish firm resume Rhode Island offshore wind project halted by Trump

Ørsted and other wind developers have faced repeated disruptions to multibillion dollar projects under TrumpA federal judge on Monday cleared Danish offshore wind developer Ørsted to resume work on its nearly finished Revolution Wind project, which Donald Trump’s administration halted along with four other projects last month.The ruling by US district judge Royce Lamberth is a legal setback for Trump, who has sought to block expansion of offshore wind in federal waters. Continue reading...

Politics

4 h. ago Columbia University warns community about personal information stolen months after ‘politically motivated’ hack

The hack came during the summer of 2025, when Columbia was negotiating with the Trump administration to restore hundreds of millions of dollars in federal funding

Events

4 h. ago Minnesota sues Trump administration to end surge of ICE agents in state

Lawsuit comes in the aftermath of an ICE agent fatally shooting Minneapolis resident Renee Nicole GoodMinnesota attorney general Keith Ellison announced a lawsuit Monday against the federal government, seeking to end the surge of ICE agents in the state.“This is in essence a federal invasion of the Twin Cities, and it must stop,” Ellison said during a press conference, noting the shutdown of schools and the closure of local businesses. “This surge has made us less safe.” Continue reading...

Politics

5 h. ago Liverpool power past brave Barnsley in the FA Cup to spare Szoboszlai’s blushes

A late Florian Wirtz-inspired flourish gave a convincing look to Liverpool’s margin of victory but Barnsley made their hosts battle for a place in round four. The League One club were a credit as they performed with commitment and ambition at Anfield, but Premier League class always had the edge and ultimately told.How Dominik Szoboszlai will be grateful for that outcome. The Liverpool midfielder gave his team the lead with a brilliant 30-yard strike only to gift Barnsley a way back with a ridiculous mistake shortly before the interval. Goals from Jeremie Frimpong and substitutes Wirtz and Hugo Ekitiké spared their teammate any further embarrassment. Continue reading...

Politics

6 h. ago Retired businessman, 82, who killed partner after driving at 'excessive' speed around blind bend is spared jail

Raymond Bayfield (pictured) claimed his 67-year-old partner Carole Jermy's dog distracted him. The prosecutor said witnesses reported the pet was in the back of the hire vehicle.

Events

6 h. ago Crowd yells 'cowards!' after federal agents crash into a car and fire tear gas in Minneapolis

Federal officers in Minneapolis have fired tear gas to break up a crowd of whistle-blowing bystanders who showed up to see the aftermath of a car crash involving immigration agents

Events

6 h. ago Liverpool vs Barnsley live: Frimpong rocket doubles lead after Szoboszlai’s opening goal

The Reds lost to Plymouth Argyle in last season’s FA Cup and hope to avoid a repeat against the Tykes

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6 h. ago Retired businessman, 82, who killed partner after driving at 'excessive' speed around blind bend escapes jail

Raymond Bayfield claimed his 67-year-old partner Carole Jermy's dog distracted him. The prosecutor said witnesses reported the pet was in the back of the hire vehicle.

Events