51 m. ago Thief fails to bring home bacon as delivery driver foils meat heist

A thief failed to bring home the bacon after he attempted to steal £120 worth of meat from Smithfield Market in London, but was stopped by a delivery driver.

Society

56 m. ago Supreme court justices appear skeptical about Trump’s push to fire Fed governor Lisa Cook – live

Conservative justice Brett Kavanaugh says that precedent set by firing Cook could ‘weaken, if not shatter’ Federal Reserve’s independenceUS supreme court considers Trump’s bid to fire Lisa Cook from Fed boardHouse Republicans are starting a push on Wednesday to hold former president Bill Clinton and former secretary of state Hillary Clinton in contempt of Congress over the Jeffrey Epstein investigation, opening the prospect of the House using one of its most powerful punishments against a former president for the first time.The contempt proceedings are an initial step toward a criminal prosecution by the Department of Justice that, if successful, could send the Clintons to prison.They’re not above the law. We’ve issued subpoenas in good faith.For five months we’ve worked with them. And time’s up. Continue reading...

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76 m. ago The likely Wales starting team for the Six Nations now as clues emerge

Steve Tandy named his Six Nations squad under the cloud of murky off-field politics in Welsh rugby

Politics

83 m. ago Martin O’Neill 'raging at Celtic board' as Hearts icon makes emphatic Tynecastle prediction

Ryan Stevenson has tipped Hearts to wreck Celtic’s title dream in the Tynecastle showdown this weekend

Politics

89 m. ago Iconic hot dog maker Nathan’s Famous sells for $450 million in all

Following the announcement, Nathan's shares surged by nearly 9% in midday trading

Economics

91 m. ago Life Is Strange: Reunion for PS5 will be an explosive climax to the Max and Chloe superpowers saga

It’s been 11 years since the original game hit Xbox and Playstation consoles and the world was introduced to iconic characters Max Caulfield and Chloe Price

Events

1 hour ago Emergency services rush to city centre street after car almost ploughs into Great Ancoats Street bar

Police, paramedics and fire crews were called to the scene after the car narrowly missed a bar

Politics

1 hour ago Conservative justices appear skeptical about Trump’s push to fire Fed governor Lisa Cook – live

Supreme court justice Brett Kavanaugh says that precedent set by firing Cook could ‘weaken, if not shatter’ Federal Reserve’s independenceUS supreme court considers Trump’s bid to fire Lisa Cook from Fed boardHouse Republicans are starting a push on Wednesday to hold former president Bill Clinton and former secretary of state Hillary Clinton in contempt of Congress over the Jeffrey Epstein investigation, opening the prospect of the House using one of its most powerful punishments against a former president for the first time.The contempt proceedings are an initial step toward a criminal prosecution by the Department of Justice that, if successful, could send the Clintons to prison.They’re not above the law. We’ve issued subpoenas in good faith.For five months we’ve worked with them. And time’s up. Continue reading...

Society

1 hour ago PETER HITCHENS: After this new twist, case against Lucy Letby turns out to be as impressive as a soggy sandcastle

On Monday, Cheshire police complained publicly the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) had decided not to proceed with several new cases against Lucy Letby. What business is this of police?

Events

2 h. ago Iconic Coney Island hot dog maker Nathan's Famous is sold for $450 million

Nathan’s Famous, which began as 5-cent hot dog stand in Coney Island more than a century ago, has been sold to packaged meat giant Smithfield Foods in a $450 million all-cash deal, the companies announced Wednesday

Economics

2 h. ago Sick of Britain? These are the incredible holiday homes in Spain, Italy and Greece

To help you in your search, we've compiled a list of some of the most amazing properties you can buy right now in Europe for under £100,000 - and starting from just £4,000.

Politics

2 h. ago Micah Richards and Alan Shearer clash over 'nonsense' Steven Gerrard goal

One of Steven Gerrard's most icon goals came against Middlesbrough as he fired in a long range effort - but Micah Richards and Alan Shearer have clashed on how to assess the goal

Politics

2 h. ago Alix Earle set to star in Netflix reality show about her family

The 25-year-old, who rose to fame on TikTok, is described by the streaming service as ‘Gen Z’s ultimate It girl’

Politics

2 h. ago US tariffs over Greenland could create ‘spiral of events’, Irish deputy premier

Simon Harris said it was ‘not an exact science’ to model the potential impacts on Ireland.

Politics

2 h. ago Taylor Swift will be inducted into the Songwriter's Hall of Fame and sets new record

Taylor Swift will be inducted into the iconic Songwriters Hall of Fame this Summer and breaks another record with her recognition

Politics

2 h. ago US officials tried to lobby against Marine Le Pen election ban, French judge says

Magali Lafourcade says the two envoys were convinced the far-right leader’s corruption trial had been politicalEurope live – latest updatesA French magistrate has said two Trump administration emissaries approached her seeking to lobby against an election ban on the French far-right leader Marine Le Pen.Magali Lafourcade, the secretary general of France’s human rights commission (CNCDH), an independent body that advises the government, told Agence France-Presse (AFP) she had reported the content of the meeting to the French foreign ministry immediately, fearing a potential “manipulation of the public debate in France”. Continue reading...

Politics

2 h. ago Greenland’s Reddit moderator tells Americans to stop flooding thread with apologies

Reddit users based outside of the US called on Americans to do more to push back on Trump’s attempts to acquire Greenland

Events

2 h. ago Jet2holidays and Hays Travel ranked among best UK firms for customer service

They are the only travel firms to rank in the top ten of the Customer Satisfaction Index

Economics

2 h. ago Confused about the best order to apply serums, oils, prescription creams and moisturiser? A dermatologist reveals the golden rules of skincare layering

Skincare is one of the subjects that can feel quickly feel overwhelming once you start delving into it. There are countless brands and products, plus a whole load of ingredients, each with a complicated scientific explanation behind it. And that's before we even get to the viral TikTok videos detailing elaborate 12-step skincare regimes that most of us simply don't have the time or mental energy to complete.

Transport

2 h. ago Gordon Ramsay can't stop swearing in explosive first trailer for Netflix documentary as he takes biggest risk of his career

Being Gordon Ramsay, produced by FOX Entertainment Company Studio Ramsay Global, is set to hit the streaming service globally on 18th February 2026.

Events