27 m. ago Huge backlash as popular UK Christmas market charges £9.50 for sausage

People have slammed prices at a popular festive market as 'a complete rip off' as shoppers see prices soar - but some were quick to defend the sky-high prices

Economics

34 m. ago Scotland team to play Denmark: The divisive choice, major switch

Alan Pattullo picks his starting XI for Scotland’s must-win World Cup qualifier against Denmark

Politics

36 m. ago Alexander Isak makes telling admission on horror Liverpool start after scoring just once

Alexander Isak has seen his season so far disrupted by injury and fitness concerns following his £125m move to Liverpool.

Events

50 m. ago Climate crisis or a warning from God? Iranians desperate for answers as water dries up

As rainy season fails to bring relief, authorities try cloud seeding – while others across the country pray for a miracleWater, and its absence, has become Iran’s national obsession. In the mosques of northern Tehran the imams have been praying for rain, while the meteorologists count down the hours until the weather is forecast to break and rain is finally due to fall from the sky.Forecasts of “rain-producing clouds” are front-page news. More than 50 days have passed since the start of Iran’s rainy season and more than 20 provinces have not yet had a drop. The number of dams that have less than 5% of their reservoir capacity had increased from eight to 32, and the crisis has spread from the central plains right across the country. Continue reading...

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50 m. ago The kindness of strangers: a woman cleaned up my toddler’s vomit – and paid for the paper towel

I was sleep deprived and completely overwhelmed when she stepped in and took chargeRead more in the kindness of strangers seriesAs a twin mum the work is constant. It is double the love and double the laughs, but also double the illness. Of course, my twins would never get sick at the same time. As one recovered, the other would start showing symptoms.One day, when my girls were three, one had a vomiting bug. She hadn’t thrown up for 24 hours so I took my chance to do a quick run to the chemist to stock up on supplies. My husband worked away during the week, so I had to manage on my own. I was exhausted, carrying the sick kid in my arms, while walking the healthy one along next to me as quickly as I could. Continue reading...

Politics

50 m. ago Ronni Ancona and Alistair McGowan look back: ‘We would have killed each other if we’d stayed as a couple. Instead, our friendship is eternal’

The comedians on their Bafta-winning sketch show, the reason they split up – and why she reminds him of Diane KeatonBorn in Louth, Lincolnshire in 1969, and raised in Troon, Ayrshire, Ronni Ancona is an actor, writer and impressionist. She studied at Edinburgh College of Art and trained as a teacher before turning to comedy. Born in Evesham, Worcestershire, in 1964, Alistair McGowan studied at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama before becoming an impressionist. The pair met on the London comedy circuit in the 1990s. They co-created the Bafta-winning Big Impression, which aired between 1999 and 2003 and became one of the BBC’s most popular sketch shows. Ancona’s new podcast with Hal Cruttenden – Hal & Ronni in Pieces – is available now. Continue reading...

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52 m. ago At least 120 hurt in gen Z protests over corruption and drug violence in Mexico

Clashes erupt between protesters and riot police in the capital as rallies take place in cities across the countryAt least 120 people were injured as thousands of gen Z protesters took to the streets of Mexico City and across the country to voice their anger at corruption and the drug violence that claims tens of thousands of Mexican lives each year. Saturday’s rallies, which took place in dozens of cities from Tijuana in the north to Oaxaca in the south drew large crowds, with some demonstrators carrying the One Piece pirate flag that has become a global symbol of the youth movement. Continue reading...

Events

56 m. ago Snooker legend Ronnie O'Sullivan opens up on his move to Dubai with his wife

Ronnie O'Sullivan has revealed his 'clean start' with a digital detox since moving to Dubai this summer with his wife, Laila Rouass.

Politics

70 m. ago Benjamin Sesko told Man United reunion would be perfect for him as transfer gathers pace

Manchester United have been tipped to sign former striker Danny Welbeck in January after his fantastic start to the 2025/26 season

Politics

85 m. ago 'You look like you've been in a bar brawl': LeAnn lost six stone on Mounjaro but this side effect almost ruined her life. She tried to fix it... and things got worse

WARNING: GRAPHIC CONTENT. LeAnn Hawks, 45, from Arizona, shed an incredible six stone in three years while on weight loss drug Mounjaro.

Politics

88 m. ago Albania vs England live: Bellingham poised to start final World Cup 2026 qualifier

England are looking to make it eight wins out of eight in World Cup qualifying as they head to Albania

Politics

91 m. ago World Cup qualifying latest, WSL updates, Gabriel injury scare and more – matchday live

⚽ News, discussion and buildup before the day’s action⚽ Read Football Daily | And you can mail matchday liveThomas Tuchel has said he would rather England lose their final World Cup qualifier to Albania than any of his players risk picking up a red card that would rule them out of the start of next summer’s tournament.The head coach has taken note of Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo possibly facing a two-game ban at the World Cup after his dismissal against the Republic of Ireland on Thursday and will remind his side about the importance of discipline at the Air Albania Arena on Sunday night. Tuchel does not want any needless slips from England, who have already won their qualifying group, and will even tell his players to think twice before fouling an opponent who is through on goal. Continue reading...

Events

2 h. ago Ronnie O'Sullivan explains real reason he quit UK and moved to Dubai with famous wife

Snooker legend Ronnie O'Sullivan has opened up on his decision to leave the UK and move to Dubai, having sold his house in Essex after marrying actress Laila Rouass

Politics

2 h. ago Britain's largest ghost town which is still waiting for GP and dentist after eight years gets bubble tea shop

Around 1,700 homes have been built at Northstowe, ten miles north of Cambridge , since construction work started in 2017.

Politics

2 h. ago I'm A Celeb stars Angry Ginge, Aitch and Ruby Wax's 'real names' exposed

I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here starts on 16 November and ITV fans may be wondering about the meaning behind three of this year's contestants' very unique names...

Politics

2 h. ago Chile votes for next president in contest dominated by crime and migration fears

Voters face seemingly extreme choice between communist and rightwing frontrunners, who both promise to fight foreign gangsChileans began voting for a new president and parliament on Sunday, in a contest expected to favour the hard right as candidates play on popular fears over organised crime and immigration.It is the first of an expected two rounds of presidential elections, as polls show none of the candidates clearing the 50% threshold needed to avoid a runoff scheduled for 14 December. Continue reading...

Politics

2 h. ago The secret to feeling wealthy, however much you earn: A professional penny

Harriet Green gets a crash course in being clever with money from finance expert Morgan Housel.

Politics

3 h. ago Ollie Pope believes pressure on England place will push him to deliver in Ashes

Batter scored 100 and 90 against Lions in warmupWas dropped after averaging 11.16 in 2021-22 tourOllie Pope believes the pressure of defending his spot in the England team amid constant speculation about his future and the rising challenge presented by Jacob Bethell has given him greater clarity and quality, leaving him well placed to improve a poor record against Australia when the Ashes start on Friday.In 10 Test innings against the Australians Pope has never scored more than 42, averaging 11.16 in the three games he played last time England toured here in 2021-22, and 22.50 in two matches when the Ashes were last contested in 2023. The 27-year-old looked in fine form when scoring 100 and 90 in the warmup fixture against the Lions at Lilac Hill and will head to the Optus Stadium for the first Test with confidence high. Continue reading...

Events

3 h. ago Fitness fans can cut the price of Fitbit as Amazon takes 30% off two popular watches

Shoppers have left high praise for both watches on Amazon

Sport

3 h. ago Antler's Black Friday may not have started but there's 40% off airline

Look stylish as you breeze down Manchester Airport with Antler luggage

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