7 h. ago Princess of Wales leads royals including her children Louis, George and Charlotte at star

Kate is presiding over the Together at Christmas service at Westminster Abbey in London, now in its fifth year, which features a host of celebrities from Kate Winslet to Katie Melua.

Politics

10 h. ago Former doctor charged with dozens of sexual assaults against patients, including children

The former doctor will appear at North Staffordshire Justice Centre on 20 January 2026

Science

10 h. ago Former doctor charged with sexual assaults against 38 patients in his care

Nathaniel Spencer, from Birmingham, is accused of 45 offences, including some against children under 13A former doctor has been charged with carrying out sexual assaults against 38 people who were patients in his care.Nathaniel Spencer, from Birmingham, is accused of dozens of acts of sexual assault, some of them against children younger than 13, between 2017 and 2021. Continue reading...

Science

11 h. ago Former doctor charged with 38 sexual assaults against patients

The former doctor will appear at North Staffordshire Justice Centre on 20 January 2026

Science

23 h. ago Katie Price must stick to strict condition in order to keep custody of her children

Katie Price has been at odds with Peter Andre following their bitter divorce in 2009 but she shares two children with him, and has three other kids, including Harvey

Politics

23 h. ago Teens hoping to get around Australia’s social media ban are rushing to smaller apps. Where are they going?

As Meta begins deleting accounts and the deadline looms, children have already begun to flock to platforms not included in the banned list, like Coverstar, Lemon8, Yope and RednoteAustralia social media ban explained: everything you need to knowGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAs Australia prepares to block under-16s from accessing 10 of its largest social media platforms, less prominent companies have begun courting the teen market – in some cases paying underaged influencers to promote them.One teenaged TikTok influencer said in a paid “collab” video for the app Coverstar: “The social media ban is fast approaching, but I found the new cool app we can all move to.” Continue reading...

Politics

51 h. ago Gaza: Israeli strike kills five, including two children, says civil defence agency

Agency says missile struck citizens in Khan Younis, as Israel reports targeting ‘Hamas terrorist’ after clash with militants An Israeli strike on Palestinian territory has killed five people including two children, Gaza’s civil defence agency told AFP on Wednesday.“Five citizens, including two children, killed and others injured, some seriously, as a result of an Israeli missile strike,” in al-Mawasi, west of Khan Younis, civil defence spokesperson Mahmud Bassal told AFP. Continue reading...

Events

53 h. ago Alleged gang leader is sentenced to life in prison for kidnapping of 17 missionaries in Haiti

A man alleged to be the founder and leader of a Haitian gang has been sentenced to life in prison for orchestrating the kidnapping of 17 people, including five children, who were on a missionary trip to the Caribbean country

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3 d. ago RFK Jr ready to make major changes to when children get vaccines including delaying shots for newborns: report

An advisory panel assembled by RFK Jr is scheduled to vote on the dose recommendation for the hepatitis B vaccine given to newborns

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4 d. ago Columbus fire sees 2 adults and 3 kids rushed to hospital in 'critical condition'

The Columbus Division of Fire race to the scene of a major house fire on the 500 block of South Harris Avenue as five people have been rushed to hospital, including three children

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5 d. ago Special forces chief tried to cover up concerns about SAS conduct in Afghanistan, inquiry told

Whistleblower says chain of command failed to stop extrajudicial shootings, including of children, after alarm was raisedThe former director of UK special forces and other senior military officers tried to cover up concerns that SAS units were carrying out unlawful killings in Afghanistan, an inquiry has heard.A senior special forces whistleblower said the chain of command failed to stop extrajudicial shootings, including of two small children, after the alarm was first raised in early 2011. That failure allegedly allowed them to continue until 2013. Continue reading...

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5 d. ago California police search for suspect who killed four including three children at family party

Victims who died in Stockton attack reportedly between ages eight and 21, while 11 others were woundedPolice are searching for the suspect who killed four people, including three children, and injured 11 in a shooting at a family gathering in Stockton, California, on Saturday night – and they are appealing to the public for any tips people may have.“If you have surveillance footage, if you’re a local business here, if you’re in the area, live in the area, or maybe you’ve heard rumors – please contact the sheriff’s office,” said Heather Brent, a spokesperson for the San Joaquin county sheriff’s office. Continue reading...

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5 d. ago 'I know why Paul Doyle changed his plea and tragic motive for Liverpool crash'

In dramatic scenes, Paul Doyle changed his plea to guilty after ploughing his car into crowds at the Liverpool victory parade, injuring 134 people including children

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5 d. ago Everything we know about Paul Doyle's wife from 'important job' to neighbour's fear

Liverpool attacker Paul Doyle has admitted to ploughing his car into fans at a football parade, injuring 134 people - including children. Here's what we know about the dad-of-three's wife and family

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5 d. ago Dairy Queen horror as 4 killed at kids' party and 10 others hurt as cops hunt suspect

Four people, including children and adults, have been killed with at least 10 more wounded after a suspected targeted mass shooting erupted at a children’s birthday party at an American ice cream shop

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6 d. ago Terrifying moment family is forced to scale down 150ft crane after getting trapped at ‘sky

A FAMILY had to make a terrifying climb after they were left dangling 150ft in the air at a sky-dining restaurant. The family of four, including two children, were rescued on Friday after a crane malfunction left them stranded in the sky. They were stuck in the air for more than two hours at the...

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8 d. ago Amanda Owen unrecognisable in first ever TV appearance with different name

Before she shot to fame as part of her Channel 5 series alongside her family including her nine children, Amanda Owen appeared on a BBC documentary

Politics

8 d. ago Comedian Peter Kay announces more shows with profits going to charity

He will make donations to groups including Children With Cancer UK and Teenage Cancer Trust

Culture

1 week ago Nicole Kidman says her daughters have developed ‘armour’ to protect themselves

Kidman has four children, including 17-year-old Sunday Rose and 14-year-old Faith Margaret

Politics

1 week ago Dad's chilling 7 words before whole family die just hours after hotel check in

The family of four, including two young children, were on holiday in Istanbul, Turkey, when they were exposed to a pesticide used to exterminate bed bugs in their hotel room

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