24 m. ago The CEO of the Alamo's historic site has resigned after a top Texas Republican criticized her

The CEO of the nonprofit managing the Alamo has resigned after a powerful Republican state official criticized her and suggested she has views that are not compatible with the Texas shrine's history

Politics

41 m. ago Cause of Tennessee military supplier plant explosion could take months to determine, authorities say

Officials confirmed that the remains of two victims have yet to be identified

Events

58 m. ago Truck driver in fatal Florida crash repeatedly failed driving tests, official says. What to know

A commercial truck driver who is charged with killing three people in a deadly crash in Florida in August had failed a commercial driver’s license repeatedly

Events

58 m. ago Man Utd chief confronts Premier League as Old Trafford concern laid out

Manchester United are preparing for the chaotic festive schedule, but one of their chiefs has raised one issue to officials at the Premier League

Politics

1 hour ago Arkansas officials admit the wrong black bear was killed after fatal mauling in state park

Arkansas wildlife authorities killed the one and only black bear spotted near Sam’s Throne Campground after a young male bear fatally mauled a Missouri man

Events

2 h. ago Trump’s new $300 million ballroom likely to bear a familiar name

Officials are reportedly already calling it ‘The President Donald J. Trump Ballroom’

Politics

2 h. ago Trump team announces plans to open controversial road through Alaskan wildlife refuge

Officials from multiple administrations and activists have fought over the construction for decades

Politics

3 h. ago Police launch investigation into possible financial 'irregularities' at the Alba Party founded by late Alex Salmond

Police have launched an investigation into possible financial 'irregularities' at the Alba Party founded by the late Alex Salmond.

Events

3 h. ago Man United missed out on millions as Mason Greenwood transfer action emerges

Manchester United sold Mason Greenwood to Marseille in 2024, but could still benefit from the sale in the future after adding a clause to his contract.

Politics

3 h. ago Expect more defections to Your Party in Scotland, Zarah Sultana says

The Your Party co-leader said she was in active talks with Scots politicians and hopes to make an announcement ‘very soon’.

Politics

4 h. ago Starmer under growing pressure from party after historic Wales defeat

Caerphilly seat was won easily by left-leaning Plaid Cymru, leaving Labour trailing in third place

Events

4 h. ago Beast raped and strangled woman in alley as she left Scots house party

A SEX attacker who strangled and raped a woman in a street attack after the victim left a house party was warned today that he faced a "significant" jail sentence. Ali Chikane, 35, grabbed the woman by the neck and throttled her in a lane in Edinburgh as he subjected her to the sexual assault...

Society

4 h. ago Hakeem Jeffries endorses Zohran Mamdani for New York City mayor

US House minority leader ends four-month standoff that had left Democratic nominee without powerful backingHouse minority leader Hakeem Jeffries said on Friday that he is endorsing Zohran Mamdani for New York City mayor, ending a four-month standoff that left the Democratic nominee without the backing of one of the party’s most powerful figures until the day before early voting begins.The announcement arrives after months of pressure from progressives in Congress and after the top Democrat has been repeatedly grilled by reporters about his reluctance to support his party’s candidate. Continue reading...

Politics

4 h. ago Labour fears of voter backlash grow as Reeves looks at income tax options

Raising levies would go against party’s manifesto pledges

Politics

5 h. ago 17 Inflatable monsters have taken over Manchester city centre

Halloween in the City 2025 includes a monster trail, monster party procession and more free family activities for half term

Politics

5 h. ago Stirling Uni footballer shares story in sport as Scottish Cup clash looms

Lewis Blane has been a stalwart for the Uni's team this season - as the students prepare for League Two opposition in the cup.

Sport

5 h. ago Sex attacker strangled and raped woman in Edinburgh street attack after house party

Ali Chikane, 35, grabbed the woman by the neck and throttled her in a lane in Edinburgh as he subjected her to the sexual assault ordeal.

Events

6 h. ago East Wing of White House reduced to rubble as part of Trump’s ballroom construction

Despite president’s promise to preserve it, the eastern section of the building is now completely destroyedThe East Wing of the White House has now been completely destroyed to pave way for Donald Trump’s $300m planned gilded ballroom, just days after the administration announced it would happen and contradicting Trump’s earlier promise that the existing building would not be touched.Satellite images on Friday showed the historic building’s eastern section reduced to rubble, to the outrage of historians, former White House officials and much of the public. Continue reading...

Politics

7 h. ago Two high school students detained and ‘assaulted’ by ICE agents when they joined a protest in Chicago, officials say

City and school officials blast federal agents after teens briefly detained during intense clashes in Little Village neighborhood

Events

7 h. ago Roar into New Year at a party with a difference at Natural History Museum

The stunning London venue is opening its doors to revellers who can party with the dinosaurs

Culture