60 m. ago SoCal Edison files multiple lawsuits over Eaton Fire, stating others are to blame

SoCal Edison claims in the lawsuits that Los Angeles County agencies failed to send timely evacuation warnings to residents in east and west Altadena

Events

4 h. ago Kyrsten Sinema panel interrupted by men who say they’re having an affair with her amid fresh lawsuit

Blockbuster allegations claim former Arizona senator broke up a marriage after alleged affair with bodyguard

Society

4 h. ago UK will become Trump’s ‘poodle’ if it fails to invest in defence, Badenoch warns

Comments come after US president threatened to slap fresh tariffs on UK and Europe over their opposition to his threats to annex Greenland

Events

5 h. ago Uganda’s president calls opponents 'terrorists' in victory speech

Yoweri Museveni wins seventh term but poll criticised by observers and rights groups over repression of opposition and internet blackoutUganda’s president, Yoweri Museveni, fresh from winning a seventh term in office at 81, said on Sunday that the opposition were “terrorists” who had tried to use violence to overturn the election results.Official results showed Museveni winning a landslide with 72% of the vote, but the poll was criticised by African election observers and rights groups due to the heavy repression of the opposition and an internet blackout. Continue reading...

Politics

5 h. ago ‘It’s about trust’: Trump’s fresh tariff threats push Europe to harden its stance

Aggressive US rhetoric over Greenland demands a change in strategy by the EU and UK, officials say

Politics

6 h. ago Saturday Night Live: big name cameos can’t save weak Stranger Things

A$AP Rocky steals the show during Finn Wolfhard’s first ever go as host with surprise appearances from Sabrina Carpenter, Jason Momoa and moreSaturday Night Live returns from the holiday hiatus to catch us up on all things Trump: the president (James Austin Johnson) addresses the nation from the Oval Office, bragging about his favorite Christmas present: “My very own somebody else’s Nobel prize and in my stocking: Maduro we did a reverse Santa on him.”Joined by cabinet members “Little” Marco Rubio (Marcello Hernández) and JD Vance (Jeremy Culhane, taking over for departed cast member Bowen Yang), who are all trying to “help me do so many legal-ish things to try to get people to stop talking about Epstein.” Said things include an impending invasion of Cuba, “trans in menswear”, new tariffs, and Greenland, only to be interrupted by Trump wandering behind them and looking out the window in a senile fugue state. Continue reading...

Politics

7 h. ago Golfer savours family affair after holding off Rory McIlroy to land Dubai win

Nacho Elvira lands third DP World Tour title after winning Dubai Invitational

Society

8 h. ago The sudden rise of scabies: ‘I wouldn’t wish it on my worst enemy’

These microscopic mites, which burrow under your skin and cause ferocious itching, are incredibly hard to get rid of – and cases in the UK have soared. What is causing the outbreak, and is there anything we can do about it?Louise (not her real name) is listing the contents of a bin liner she has packed with fresh essentials in case of emergency. Clothes, toothbrushes, hairbrushes, a teddy “Although it should be two teddies,” she re-evaluates, quickly. I can hear her trying to quell her panic.A diehard survivalist preparing for catastrophe? Actually, a beleaguered 44-year-old mother recovering from scabies – an itchy rash caused by microscopic mites that burrow under human skin. Far-fetched as it sounds, emergency evacuation is exactly what she, her partner and children (six and four) resorted to in November in a desperate bid to beat the bugs. She is now on tenterhooks in case they return. Continue reading...

Politics

9 h. ago Adding 1 liquid to washing machine stops smelly clothes – not fabric softener

Do you want your washing machine smelling fresh along with the clothes which go inside it? One expert revealed the liquid you should be adding into your drum for a cycle

Politics

9 h. ago Tennis civil war erupts with details of initial peace deal revealed for first time

PTPA had launched lawsuit against four grand slamsDjokovic says he still has issue with PTPA leadershipThe civil war engulfing tennis has been laid bare on the opening day of this year’s first grand slam event, with details of Tennis Australia’s peace deal with the Professional Tennis Players’ Association (PTPA) published for the first time.The PTPA launched an anti-trust lawsuit against the four grand slams, the ATP Tour, WTA Tour, and the International Tennis Federation last year, accusing them of collaborating to reduce prize money, impose a restrictive ranking system and repress player promotional opportunities, but Tennis Australia was dropped from the claim last month after reaching a settlement agreement with the players’ union. Continue reading...

Economics

9 h. ago Tennis civil war erupts with details of initial players peace deal revealed for first time

PTPA had launched lawsuit against four grand slamsDjokovic says he still has issue with PTPA leadershipThe civil war engulfing tennis has been laid bare on the opening day of the first grand slam event this year, with details of Tennis Australia’s peace deal with the Professional Tennis Players’ Association published for the first time.The PTPA launched an anti-trust lawsuit against the four grand slam tournaments, the ATP Tour, WTA Tour, and the International Tennis Federation last year, accusing them of collaborating to reduce prize money, impose a restrictive ranking system and repress player promotional opportunities, but Tennis Australia was dropped from the claim last month after reaching a settlement agreement with the players’ union. Continue reading...

Economics

10 h. ago ‘People saw dollar signs’: a year after devastating wildfires, an LA community is fighting displacement

As survivors face pressure to sell their land in Altadena, a historic Black community, experts say we’re witnessing ‘climate gentrification’Ellen Williams’ left hand played with her long dark hair as her right hand guided the steering wheel, her phone resting face-down in her lap. Born and raised in Altadena, an unincorporated area in Los Angeles county, she didn’t need to look at a map as she drove to where her home of 22 years burned down.We passed empty lots with gaping holes where foundations once stood. The banging of hammers rang through the neighborhood and wood frames rose from the dirt, the smell of fresh lumber in the air. Perched on street corners were signs declaring: “Altadena is not for sale.” Continue reading...

Events

10 h. ago UK could become Trump’s ‘poodle’ if it fails to invest in defence, Badenoch warns

Her comments come after Trump threatened to slap fresh tariffs on the UK and Europe over their opposition to his threats to annex Greenland

Events

10 h. ago Worrying moment a SECOND ball kid collapses at the Australian Open as concerned fans hit out at organisers for putting youngsters in 'danger' amid sweltering conditions

Zeynep Sonmez rushed to the aid of an ailing ball kid in an interruption to play during her first-round upset win over No. 11 Ekaterina Alexandrova on Sunday at the Australian Open.

Sport

11 h. ago Worrying moment another ball kid collapses at the Australian Open, as hero tennis star is praised for rushing to the youngster's aid: 'Big respect'

Zeynep Sonmez rushed to the aid of an ailing ball kid in an interruption to play during her first-round upset win over No. 11 Ekaterina Alexandrova on Sunday at the Australian Open.

Politics

14 h. ago Wayne Rooney reveals surprise medical condition as Man United legend opens up on unknown 'struggle' which affects his punditry

Rooney was on the Match of the Day panel on Saturday night, being jokingly introduced by host Mark Chapman as 'John Rooney's brother'.

Politics

16 h. ago Marc McNulty on Scotland caps, Reading nightmare, Spartans family affair and how cleaning now pays his bills

He's played in Scotland, England, Ireland, America and Australia but is now a stone's throw from home with Spartans - and Marc McNulty has absolutely no regrets.

Society

18 h. ago Scottish Government facing fresh shipbuilding row over new contract delays

Ministers published a notice in June outlining a potential deal to replace the ageing Minna and Scotia vessels which carry out fisheries research and protection work.

Politics

18 h. ago Bride reads out cheating fiancé's incriminating texts at wedding in 'ultimate revenge'

A woman had been with her fiancé for six years when she received an anonymous text message the night before her wedding containing screenshots of his affair - so she decided to expose him in front of all their guests

Society

19 h. ago I asked experts which paint colours will be most popular in 2026 — one thing stood out

If you're looking to give your home a fresh look in 2026, interior and paint experts predict a major shift this year, with one group of colours set to dominate

Science