60 m. ago A $400,000 payout after Maduro's capture is putting prediction markets in the spotlight

Prediction markets let people wager on anything from a basketball game to the outcome of a presidential election — and recently, the downfall of former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro

Economics

79 m. ago Iran police station and mosque set on fire as revolution sees THOUSANDS demand change

Protests in Iran have hurtled toward the 14-day mark, as more than 115 people have been killed in the revolution, with streets flooded with thousands of people fighting back against the oppressive regime

Events

82 m. ago I have been to plenty of market towns in Wales and this one is my favourite

People are always looking to find out the pick of the bunch

Politics

2 h. ago Meghan Markle slapped with dire warning as she plots huge career move this year

The Duchess of Sussex has been busy reshaping her career as a lifestyle influencer with her brand As Ever and Netflix shows, but one expert has warned she could be making a huge mistake in 2026

Events

2 h. ago Defending champion Shaun Murphy handed Masters warning as Mark Selby prediction made

Shaun Murphy will begin the defence of his title against Wu Yize in the first round of the 2026 Masters at Alexandra Palace on Sunday afternoon

Events

2 h. ago 'Our famous UK seaside town once buzzed like Benidorm but now it's rotting away'

Great Yarmouth was among the lowest-scoring seaside towns in Which? Travel's 2025 rankings - but some believe there could be light at the end of the tunnel for the Norfolk resort

Politics

2 h. ago Major premium channel is coming to Freeview in DAYS with popular reality shows and comedy

A POPULAR premium TV channel is preparing to go free-to-air next week - and it marks the return for one much-loved Brit show. TLC is joining Freeview with a whole slate of reality TV, comedy and more for millions across the UK. Until now, the channel has only been available via paid services like Sky...

Culture

3 h. ago WH Smith shareholders threaten rebellion over unusual move after accounting scandal

Now it can be revealed that - in an unusual move - the retailer is also proposing its interim boss joins the board.

Events

3 h. ago BBC Traitors favourite Harriet Tyce's £15million fortune and Abbey Clancy link revealed

The Traitors favourite Harriet Tyce is a successful crime novelist with an estimated £15 million fortune and counts Strictly Come Dancing winner Abbey Clancy among her celebrity fans

Economics

4 h. ago ‘Lots of people don’t want to do it’: Paul Nurse on his controversial second term as Royal Society president

The Nobel prize winner discusses claims of a ‘boys’ club’, Elon Musk’s fellowship and rightwing attacks on sciencePaul Nurse is a turn up for the books. A Nobel prize-winning geneticist, former director of the Francis Crick Institute and erstwhile head of Rockefeller University in the US, his CV marks him out as one of this generation’s most eminent scientific figures.But his presidency of the Royal Society, a position he has taken up for a second time, makes him rarer still. No other scientist in centuries has had a second term at the head of the academy. Continue reading...

Politics

4 h. ago Biggest FA Cup upsets ranked after Macclesfield stun holders Crystal Palace

Holders Crystal Palace suffered one of the biggest shocks in FA Cup history as sixth-tier Macclesfield dumped them out in the third round

Politics

4 h. ago Pope Leo baptises 20 babies in tradition marking end of Christmas

The celebration marks the feast day that recalls Jesus’ baptism in the River Jordan and was established in 1981 by St. John Paul II

Politics

4 h. ago Leonardo DiCaprio and Miley Cyrus sitting together at Golden Globes after 'feud'

Oscar winner Leonardo DiCaprio could be in for an awkward reunion with Grammy winner Miley Cyrus as they're sat together at the 83rd Golden Globes on Sunday (December 11)

Politics

5 h. ago Aryna Sabalenka makes pointed gesture to Marta Kostyuk after Brisbane International win

World No 1 Sabalenka laid down a marker ahead of the Australian Open with a straight-sets win over the Ukrainian and pointedly celebrated

Politics

5 h. ago Gareth Bale vs Gerwyn Price vs Mark Williams – How much Welsh sporting icons are really worth

Money is a big part of sport with many Welsh stars raking in the millions for their respective talents on the football pitch, oche and snooker table

Politics

5 h. ago Meghan Markle set to return to Britain with Harry for first time in four years this summer as couple promote Invictus

Meghan has not stepped foot in the UK since attending Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral in September 2022

Politics

6 h. ago Love Island winner Jess Harding shares dramatic transformation before All Stars return

Love Island All Stars brings back former contestants including 2023 winner Jess Harding, who has openly shared her transformation

Events

7 h. ago Love Island winner Jess Harding unrecognisable in throwback snap ahead of All Stars

Love Island All Stars contestant Jess Harding looks completely different in unearthed photos after her transformation

Politics

7 h. ago Banish water marks on bathroom taps with 2 ingredients – and it's not vinegar

A mum has shared an easy cleaning hack using just two kitchen cupboard staples to remove water marks from stainless steel taps – and neither of those ingredients are vinegar

Events

7 h. ago Mark Selby’s net worth and stunning home with swimming pool he bought with snooker winnings

Four-time world snooker champion Mark Selby is set to compete in the Masters at Alexandra Palace

Politics