62 m. ago 'Meat for the meat grinder': Putin's barbaric forces 'are strapping landmines to African mercenaries and forcing them to become suicide bombers in Ukrainian trenches'

Ukraine's ambassador to South Africa, Olexander Scherba, claimed Moscow did 'not value' the lives of Africans who had willingly or knowingly been lured to the front lines to bolster its dwindling numbers.

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77 m. ago ‘Anonymity online is an illusion’: NSW teen charged over alleged mass shooting hoax in US

Police say the boy is part of an alleged decentralised online crime network falsely claiming mass shootings are taking placeFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA teenager in New South Wales was charged after allegedly making multiple hoax reports to emergency services – a practice known as “swatting” – falsely claiming mass shootings were taking place at major retail and educational institutions in the US. The Australian federal police (AFP) charged the boy on 18 December, claiming he is part of an alleged decentralised online crime network hiding behind keyboards in order to trigger an “urgent and large-scale emergency response”.Officers seized a number of electronic devices and a prohibited firearm in the juvenile’s possession as part of Taskforce Pompilid established in October 2025. Continue reading...

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89 m. ago Bulgarian benefits cheat who stole £52m from taxpayers then claimed even more after prison will have to pay it all BACK in victory for the Daily Mail

Tsvetka Todorova was jailed for three years in May 2024 for her role in the conspiracy, which stole more than £54million.

Economics

1 hour ago Labour's housebuilding failures laid bare: New build construction plummets under Sir Keir Starmer

Sir Keir Starmer has 'close to zero' chance of hitting his housebuilding targets, it was claimed today, as analysis of official figures revealed construction has plummeted nationwide under Labour's watch.

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1 hour ago Democrats warm to making ICE funding a line in the sand: ‘Operating outside the law’

As the government runs out of money at the end of the month, Democrats look at reining in ICE through its pocketbook

Politics

1 hour ago Ukraine war briefing: Oreshnik missile sparks anger at UN security council

Strike on Lviv that used nuclear-capable ballistic missile a ‘dangerous, inexplicable escalation’. What we know on day 1,420 The US and Britain have condemned Russia for dropping a nuclear-capable Oreshnik ballistic missile on Ukraine. At an emergency meeting of the UN security council, Tammy Bruce, US deputy ambassador, called the Lviv strike a “dangerous and inexplicable escalation”. Britain’s acting UN ambassador, James Kariuki, called the attack “reckless”, adding that “it threatens regional and international security and carries significant risk of escalation and miscalculation”.Russia claimed the Oreshnik targeted an aviation repair factory. Ukraine has not confirmed what was hit but said the missile struck during a wider attack using drones and other rockets. The rarely used, multiple warhead Oreshnik missile is thought to be in limited supply – Ukraine’s military and special forces claim to have destroyed at least one of them on the ground in Russia. Observers have rated the...

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2 h. ago Police chief quits amid claims he 'abused his position to have affairs with officers'

Scott Chilton retired as chief constable of Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary after the police watchdog said it was investigating alleged gross misconduct.

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2 h. ago ANDREW PIERCE: As a gay man, it makes my skin crawl to hear Mandelson claim his own sexuality meant he didn't know about Epstein's perversion

What possessed Lord Mandelson, the so-called high priest of the black arts of political spin, to give that toe-curling, ill-judged and tone-deaf interview to the BBC's Laura Kuenssberg on Sunday?

Politics

2 h. ago Russian roulette with a steak bake or a needle seems to be flaky choice

THIRTEEN days into 2026 and already a story that might just define the year ahead. Greggs moaning about its profits tumbling because sales of fat jabs are soaring. Now, there is a dilemma for the ages: would we rather play Russian roulette with a diet of flaky pastries and custard doughnuts, or by mainlining weight-loss chemicals...

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2 h. ago What to know about the warrants most immigration agents use to make arrests

The Trump administration's immigration enforcement tactics are sparking debate over federal agents' authority to enter private property

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3 h. ago Concorde 50p coin takes off as Royal Mint celebrates supersonic aircraft

The new coin ‘honours both the aircraft and the engineers whose genius made supersonic travel a reality’, the Royal Mint said.

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3 h. ago UK locations with the ‘hottest property market prospects in 2026’ revealed

Zoopla weighed up factors such as the affordability of homes, the time to sell and the number of asking price reductions in postal areas.

Society

3 h. ago Shock number of pubs & restaurants that may have to shut EVERY DAY unless Labour reverses business rates hike revealed

AN average of six pubs, ­restaurants or hotels will shut every day from April unless the Government reverses its business rates hike, industry leaders warn. Figures suggest 2,077 hospitality venues face being wiped out. They have survived in recent years due to government schemes giving them relief on business rates. But discounts are due to...

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3 h. ago Dry January doesn’t have to be dull – five ways to mix up booze

DRY January doesn’t have to mean a drought on tasty drinks.  If you’re skipping the pub, there are lots of budget-friendly, booze-free alternatives that pack all the flavour without the hangover.  Here are some ideas . . .   SWEET HIT: Raid your fruit bowl to make sweet syrups that can be turned into budget fizzy cocktails.   If you like citrus flavours, try mixing...

Politics

3 h. ago Police called after Michael Matheson’s MUG goes missing from Holyrood sparking fury amid bizarre over

COPS were bizarrely called to Holyrood to probe the disappearance of a mug used by shamed ex SNP minister Michael Matheson. Officers were “miffed” at having to investigate the coffee cup mystery at the office of the Nats politician who quit as Health Secretary after his notorious iPad expenses scandal. Rivals rounded on the disgraced...

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4 h. ago Jeffrey Epstein’s brother says new autopsy evidence will prove he was murdered

Jeffrey Epstein’s death was ruled a suicide in 2019, but his brother Mark claims new autopsy details due next month will prove he was murdered.

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4 h. ago Starmer tells Labour MPs his foreign trips can help fix cost of living crisis

Prime minister tells parliamentary party that ‘being in the room’ for trade and defence talks will boost UK economy Keir Starmer has defended his frequent trips out of the country to Labour MPs, attempting to draw a direct link with the cost of living at home, which he warned would not be solved by isolationism.The prime minister told the meeting of the parliamentary Labour party (PLP) on Monday night that it was essential for him to be “in the room” for international negotiations on trade and defence, which would then have an impact on the domestic economy. Continue reading...

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4 h. ago 37 dead dogs found at man's home as neighbours 'demand answers' after giving him money

Oaveed Rahman, 26, of Hope Road, Crays Hill, admitted fraud by false representation and causing unnecessary suffering to an animal after the remains of 37 dogs were found

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4 h. ago Pensioner, 80, arrested with cocaine claims the drug was for his health

An 80-year-old pensioner has been placed under house arrest with an ankle monitor after police found him with 11 packets of cocain, though he claims the stash was purely for his “health"

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4 h. ago Fury as Labour approves 'substantial' payout to Guantanamo Bay terror suspect once represented by their own Attorney General Lord Hermer: Tories criticise 'disgraceful capitulation'

Robert Jenrick has written to David Lammy wanting answers after Abu Zubaydah received a financial settlement following a legal claim against the UK.

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