22 m. ago Strip club executives accused of bribing tax auditor with lap dances to save millions: ‘The girls were very beautiful and nice’

Prosecutors say a company that owns strip clubs across the country and several of its executives have been charged with bribing a government official to avoid paying more than $8 million in sales taxes to New York City and the state of New York

Economics

2 h. ago Ukraine war briefing: Russian oil system struggling under Ukrainian attacks – report

Transneft has told producers they may have to cut their output because of attacks on pipelines and ports, Reuters says. What we know on day 1,302Russia’s oil pipeline monopoly Transneft has warned producers they may have to cut output following Ukraine’s drone attacks on critical export ports and refineries, Reuters has reported, citing industry sources. Ukrainian drones have frequently hit Russia’s oil plants, cutting refining capacity by up to a fifth, and damaged ports including Ust-Luga and Primorsk, Ukrainian military officials and Russian industry sources have said. Ukraine’s military said on Tuesday it had struck the Saratov oil refinery in Russia during an overnight attack.Transneft, which handles more than 80% of all the oil extracted in Russia, has in recent days restricted oil firms’ ability to store oil in its pipeline system, two industry sources close to Russian oil firms told Reuters. Transneft has also warned producers it may have to accept less oil if its infrastruc...

Events

3 h. ago The common kitchen herb that can reduce inflammation and boost the immune system

Just a sprinkle of the popular herb is enough for people to reap the rewards

Politics

3 h. ago A socialist shambles. Too much immigration. The NHS on its knees. Why for the first time in my life I don't want to come home to Britain, says SARAH VINE

Now that my children are of a vaguely sentient age (20 and 22), I am no longer tied to the school holidays. And so, like many other mid-lifers, I prefer to quietly slip away in September

Politics

3 h. ago I went to the barber for my usual cut and he spotted something on my neck... he saved my life

Owen Norgrove had popped in to see Firat Davutoglu for a quick freshening up after a long day at work. The barber would go on to make a life-saving discovery.

Politics

3 h. ago West Broward High marching band earns coveted spot in London’s New Year’s Day Parade

West Broward High marching band earns coveted spot in London’s New Year’s Day Parade  WSVN

Events

4 h. ago CHRISTOPHER STEVENS on Michael Palin in Venezuela: With his boyish enthusiasm, Palin's like an octogenarian Just William!

Drenched to the skin in a cave on the edge of the Amazon forest, Michael Palin is having the time of his life. The man who once tried to sell John Cleese a dead parrot it now Britain's best-loved traveller.

Politics

4 h. ago Aceso Life Science Secures GBP87.3 Million for London Property Revamp

Aceso Life Science Secures GBP87.3 Million for London Property Revamp  TipRanks

Politics

5 h. ago Chilling update exposes just how cowardly Southport teenage killer Axel Rudakubana is

Axel Rudakubana was given a 52-year life term after admitting the murders of Bebe King, six, Elsie Dot Stancombe, seven, and Alice da Silva Aguiar, nine following the Southport attack

Events

5 h. ago Donkey recovering after latest arrow attack on wild burros in California

Cupid recovers from surgery after what officials say is latest in half-dozen attacks on donkeys in semirural areas in stateA wild burro dubbed Cupid is recovering from surgery after being shot with an arrow in what officials say is the latest in a series of a half-dozen attacks since June on donkeys that roam semirural areas of inland southern California.The two-year-old female burro was spotted last Wednesday with a blue arrow protruding from her right shoulder as she wandered with a herd in the foothills of Moreno Valley, about 65 miles (104km) east of Los Angeles. Continue reading...

Events

5 h. ago Daily weight loss pill can help cut body weight by a fifth, trial shows

One in five people who took orforglipron once a day for 72 weeks lost 20% or more of their weight, maker Eli Lilly saysA daily pill for weight loss can help people reduce their body weight by as much as a fifth, according to a trial that could pave the way for millions more people to shed pounds.The drug, called orforglipron, is manufactured by Eli Lilly and targets the same GLP-1 receptors as weight loss injections such as Mounjaro and Wegovy. In a trial of 3,127 adults, one in five people who took the once-a-day tablet for 72 weeks lost 20% or more of their body weight. Continue reading...

Politics

5 h. ago EastEnders fans 'work out' how to save Kojo from Ravi as Harry left panicking

EastEnders viewers are convinced that Harry Mitchell could save Kojo Asare from the drug dealing ring by doing one simple thing

Politics

6 h. ago Donald Trump's bruised hand hidden by Melania as they land in UK for state visit

US President Donald Trump's health has been questioned after he was spotted with a patch on his hand earlier today, which Melania appeared to cover up when they landed.

Politics

6 h. ago Charlie Kirk statue commissioned for New College of Florida campus

‘The statue, privately funded by community leaders, will stand on campus as a commitment by New College to defend and fight for free speech and civil discourse in American life,’ the college said

Events

6 h. ago A quiet catastrophe is unfolding as Labour drives away the hi

Wes Streeting is often hailed as the brightest star in a Cabinet of dullards. But the Health Secretary is helping to bring about a catastrophe for Britain's vital life science and medicine industries.

Politics

7 h. ago Ed Sheeran gives very rare insight into life with wife Cherry Seaborn as he opens up about 'real conflict' in their marriage at surprise fan event

Ed Sheeran gave a very rare insight into life with wife Cherry Seaborn as he opened up about 'real conflict' in their marriage at a surprise fan event in London on Tuesday.

Events

8 h. ago Electrician shares cheapest time for UK households to run washing machines to save money on energy bills

Putting your washing on during these hours could take some money off your household bills

Science

9 h. ago Six boxing legends with rollercoaster love lives to rival tragic star Ricky Hatton

Like so many boxers, Ricky Hatton – who died aged 46 on Sunday – had a love life almost as dramatic as his title bouts. We look at the romantic ups and downs of his fellow fighters

Events

9 h. ago Study recommends ‘planetary diet’ to cut diabetes risk and emissions

Researchers say dietary changes are crucial part of effort to tackle global heating

Events

9 h. ago Berthoumieu’s ban cut to nine games and Feleu also out of Women’s Rugby World Cup

Player’s remorse for biting Wafer a factor in reductionFrance captain banned for two games after citing upheldAxelle Berthoumieu’s ban for biting Ireland’s Aoife Wafer has been reduced to nine matches but Manaé Feleu’s citing was upheld by a disciplinary committee meaning both will miss the rest of the Rugby World Cup. France play England in the semi-finals on Saturday.The pair were cited on Sunday after their 18-13 quarter-final win against Ireland. Berthoumieu was cited for biting Wafer and, while the flanker accepted the foul play, she was appealing against the length of the initial 12-match ban a disciplinary committee proposed on Monday. That had already been reduced from the starting point of 18 matches but was taken down to nine because of her clean previous disciplinary record, remorse and public apology. Continue reading...

Sport