2 h. ago Plaid's Nerys Evans on why she has put her name back in the fray

Her report into the party's handling of serious issues brought down Adam Price, and now she's hoping to return to the Senedd

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2 h. ago Bosses caught in vile voicemail rant and drink bottle 'poisoned'

The report into Wales' biggest hospital reveals severe bullying, an alleged poisoning attempt, and bosses ranting about a sick employee in an accidental voicemail message

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2 h. ago See how Victoria’s bushfires spread: a visual guide to the scale of devastation

Authorities and firefighters say the Victorian fires of January 2026 were unlike anything seen before in speed, scale and destruction. And they came much earlier than normalGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA new fight for Victorian farmers – saving livestock that survived devastating bushfiresVictoria has been battered by some of the most destructive bushfires in its history, with blazes tearing through 400,000 hectares across the state and claiming the life of a cattle farmer, Maxwell Hobson. Almost 900 buildings have been destroyed, including more than 250 homes, and more than 15,000 livestock have been killed, along with countless wildlife.Both authorities and firefighters on the ground have reported the fires were unlike anything seen before in their speed, scale and destruction. They also came much earlier than the traditional bushfire season, which typically peaks in February. Continue reading...

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3 h. ago Janice Dickinson reveals her horrific injuries following nasty fall on I'm A Celeb amid claims her face has been 'permanently altered' after filing £700,000 lawsuit

The US model, 70, was forced to quit the All Stars series of the show in 2023 after suffering head and facial injuries when she tripped in the dark at the jungle camp.

Economics

4 h. ago ‘Animal control officers’ get more training than new ICE agents, former DHS official claims

ICE recruits reportedly only need 47 days of training as Trump is the 47th president

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4 h. ago Is this how the world will end? Earth could be VAPORISED by the sun as it expands, scientists warn

Scientists have discovered a mysterious 'iron bar' in the heart of a nearby nebula that could offer a glimpse into Earth's grizzly fate.

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4 h. ago Frank views of judge who led LGBT military ban probe finally heard

Actor Michael Cashman delivered a lecture written by Lord Etherton before his death last May - describing the "institutional homophobia" and "shocking evidence" he discovered while preparing his report

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4 h. ago Hundreds of children placed in illegal care homes because of chilling failures

A damning report by the Commons Public Accounts Committee warned that the use of unregistered care homes for children is widespread despite the Government vowing to stamp this out by 2027

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4 h. ago The Rip review – Ben Affleck and Matt Damon tear through flashy Netflix bro thriller

The longtime friends and colleagues add weight to Joe Carnahan’s enjoyably boisterous Friday night crowdpleaserJanuary has long been a B-movie buffet for those exhausted by prestige awards bait, a month when Gerard Butler and Jason Statham are suddenly commanding wide releases and often No 1 mini-hits. But as the former’s apocalyptic sequel Greenland 2: Migration lingers in the top five and the latter’s action romp Shelter prepares to premiere, we find two more prominent stars – Oscar winners Ben Affleck and Matt Damon – resigned to the small screen instead.In a non-Netflix world, a film like The Rip – flashy, action-heavy, led by two household names – should be available this weekend on the biggest high-format screens across the country. But then in that same world, at this particular time, it’s doubtful that a film like this would even get made, granted a budget that’s reportedly close to $100m, highly unusual for R-rated non-IP. The streamer was, in fact, so keen to get it made t...

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4 h. ago MARK WRIGLEY: Labour's ruinous war on pubs will cost my bar £70,000. They don't see us as job creators, just assets to be sweated

Like so many small British businesses, my bar in Manchester is a family affair.

Economics

4 h. ago Dad's Army! Veterans aged up to 65 to be recalled to serve as Russia threat grows

Ageing former soldiers are to be recalled in a desperate bid to prepare Britain for possible war against Russia. Veterans as old as 65 will return due to threat of conflict with Kremlin.

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5 h. ago Supermodel Janice Dickinson sues ITV for £700k after ‘I’m A Celeb’ fall

The 70-year-old model is suing ITV for £700,000, alleging sleeping medication and a dark camp led to permanent facial damage.

Economics

5 h. ago America's 'dirtiest Wendy's' that is filled with black mold and stagnant water, with owner ignoring workers' pleas for help

Shift managers at a Wendy's near the Tanger Outlet Mall just off I-10 in Ascension Parish say that the restaurant is plagued by severe cleanliness issues, and took a reporter on a tour.

Politics

6 h. ago Ronnie Wood's son Jesse on £1,000 monthly struggle after Fearne Cotton separation

Ronnie Wood's son Jesse told court he's unemployed and living off savings since separating from Fearne Cotton.

Economics

6 h. ago María Corina Machado says she presented Trump with her Nobel peace prize medal

The Venezuelan opposition leader did not confirm whether the US president accepted the awardThe Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado has said she “presented” her gold Nobel peace prize medal to Donald Trump after meeting him in the White House, nearly a fortnight after he ordered the abduction of Venezuela’s president, Nicolás Maduro.Machado, who received the award last year for her struggle against Maduro’s “brutal, authoritarian state”, told reporters she had done so “in recognition [of] his unique commitment [to] our freedom”. It was not immediately clear whether Trump had accepted the gift. Continue reading...

Politics

6 h. ago San Francisco to make childcare free for families earning up to $230,000

Officials to offer 50% subsidy up to $310,000 in effort to make one of world’s most expensive cities more affordableSan Francisco will offer free childcare to families earning less than $230,000 a year, and a 50% subsidy to those earning up to $310,000, in an expansion of the city’s childcare offerings designed to make one of the world’s most expensive cities more affordable for residents.San Francisco’s mayor, Daniel Lurie, announced the initiative as part of his “Family Opportunity Agenda” on Wednesday, alongside a package of housing, education, food, healthcare, transportation and other programs focused on affordability. Continue reading...

Society

6 h. ago Pritzker likens Trump’s America to the early days of Nazi Germany

The Illinois governor has criticized the Trump administration for its immigration crackdown, which has reportedly led to thousands of arrests in the state

Politics

6 h. ago Nick Reiner had been in mental health conservatorship in 2020, years before he allegedly killed his parents: report

Nick Reiner, who is accused of murdering his parents Rob and Michele, was reportedly placed in the mental health conservatorship for a year

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7 h. ago Thomas Tuchel's private thoughts on Man Utd's very expensive top target

Thomas Tuchel has reportedly already given his verdict on Nottingham Forest star Elliot Anderson amid rumours of interest from Manchester United

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7 h. ago The Traitors fans laud the show's 'most terrifying mission' ever as the players are left screaming in horror by 'absolutely mental' cabin with a VERY creepy twist

In a bid to add £6,000 to the prize fund, the remaining players travelled to a haunted cabin in the woods, where they were tasked with solving cryptic clues.

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