44 m. ago Earthquake swarm strikes California for FOURTH day as officials warn of 72% chance of the 'Big One' hitting

California has experienced earthquake swarms for nearly a week, with the same city as the epicenter each time. Officials warned there is a 72% chance of the Big One hitting between now and 2043.

Events

51 m. ago Gianluigi Donnarumma wins FIFA award after Man City changed plans

Gianluigi Donnarumma has been awarded a prestigious goalkeeping award from FIFA, after completing a mega money move from Paris Saint-Germain this summer and impressing under Pep Guardiola

Events

52 m. ago Yvette Cooper criticises Donald Trump for attack on 'decaying' Europe saying Britain's diversity is something to 'celebrate' as part of its 'centuries of civilisation'

The Foreign Secretary, the UK's top diplomat, defended the nation's 'centuries of civilisation' when asked about the new US National Security Strategy.

Culture

56 m. ago Retired England star sends blunt message to 'Bazball' critics before huge Ashes clash

Retired England cricketer Chris Woakes has defended the 'Bazball' approach to Test cricket as the team trails 2-0 in the Ashes series against Australia

Politics

58 m. ago Chelsea suffered huge spike in injuries after Club World Cup, new study reveals

Chelsea won the newly-expanded Club World Cup back in July, but paid the price through injuries afterwards

Events

59 m. ago Trump’s chief of staff acknowledges ‘score settling’ behind prosecutions of political rivals: ‘He will go for it’ – live

‘In some cases, it may look like retribution,’ Susie Wiles says in a wide-ranging interview with Vanity FairWiles also said she had told Donald Trump that his second term was not supposed to be a retribution tour.“We have a loose agreement that the score settling will end before the first 90 days are over,” she said in an interview in March.I mean, people could think it does look vindictive. I can’t tell you why you shouldn’t think that.I don’t think he [Trump] wakes up thinking about retribution. But when there’s an opportunity, he will go for it.Some clinical psychologist that knows one million times more than I do will dispute what I’m going to say. But high-functioning alcoholics or alcoholics in general, their personalities are exaggerated when they drink. And so I’m a little bit of an expert in big personalities. Continue reading...

Politics

70 m. ago UK financial watchdog finds no signs of insider trading around pre

FCA boss criticises OBR’s decision to take down premature analysis of Rachel Reeves’ financial statement

Politics

83 m. ago Jimmy Carr says 'I loved it' as he defends decision to perform in Saudi Arabia

The comedian was one of many who received criticism for performing at he Riyadh Comedy Festival in October

Transport

87 m. ago Children among ten killed as plane crashes trying to make emergency landing in football field

A private jet with ten people on board came down near Mexico City after taking off from Acapulco

Events

90 m. ago Chelsea make final Omari Kellyman decision ahead of Cardiff City Carabao Cup clash

Kellyman has been a key player for Cardiff City this season, but he will not be able to play against his parent club Chelsea in tonight's Carabao Cup quarter-final

Sport

96 m. ago ‘To be really successful, you have to be sexy in a straight way’: Ben Whishaw on libidinous New York and playing Peter Hujar

Peter Hujar captured a queer Manhattan demi-monde that is now lost to Aids. Whishaw reveals what he learned playing the photographer in a minimalist film being hailed by some as a masterpieceOn 19 December 1974, the writer Linda Rosenkrantz went round to her friend Peter Hujar’s apartment in New York, and asked the photographer to describe exactly what he had done the day before. He talked in great detail about taking Allen Ginsberg’s portrait for the New York Times (it didn’t go well – Ginsberg was too performative for the kind of intimacy Hujar craved). He also described the Chinese takeaway he ate and how his pal Vince Aletti came round to have a shower. And he fretted about not being paid by Elle magazine.So what did Ben Whishaw, who plays him in the new film Peter Hujar’s Day, do himself the day before? The actor, on a video call from his home in London, rubbing his hands through his hair in a worried manner, says he could probably describe it in “about five sentences”, but aft...

Politics

2 h. ago Perth church receives early Christmas gift with funding for critical refurb

The 19th century building on York Place will pick up £19,000 of support from the National Churches Trust.

Politics

2 h. ago Minister urges Labour donor Dale Vince to apologise for Bondi attack social media post

The founder of Ecotricity and previous Labour donor faced criticism for his social media posts in the wake of the Bondi Beach terror attack

Politics

2 h. ago Spanish beach city that’s the birthplace of paella to get new budget flights from the UK from £20

A POPULAR Spanish beach city is set to get new flights from the UK. Valencia is known for its vibrant culture and being the birthplace of paella, and soon the city will get new Wizz Air flights from London Gatwick Airport. The new flights will be daily and launch on March 29, next year. Return...

Economics

2 h. ago Man who died after being hit by car named as tributes paid to 'genuine guy'

'No one deserves to go out on a night out and not return home'

Events

2 h. ago 7 Disney+ series fans are urging others to watch before 2026

From critically acclaimed Star Wars thriller Andor to Peaky Blinders creator's A Thousand Blows, discover seven must-watch Disney+ series perfect for holiday bingeing

Politics

2 h. ago ‘They wanted me to leave’: Fernandes hits out at Manchester United directors

Midfielder has been subject of interest from Saudi Arabia‘Loyalty is no longer seen the way it used to be’Bruno Fernandes has claimed Manchester United directors “hurt” him by wanting to sell him and has criticised teammates “who don’t value the club” as he does.Fernandes has been the subject of transfer interest over the past two summers. In the more recent window Al-Hilal, a Saudi Arabian club, offered United £100m and the player a £700,000-a-week salary. Continue reading...

Events

2 h. ago Grinch council bans Christmas wreaths over health & safety fears – and threaten tenants with a fine

A CITY council has sparked backlash after banning a popular Christmas decoration over health and safety concerns. Tenents in the area have been threatened with fines if they do not comply with the "Grinch" ruling. Portsmouth City Council has been accused of playing Grinch over a controversial Christmas wreath rule. Housing officers wrote to tenants...

Events

2 h. ago Man City hit with Arsenal title race blow as Jeremy Doku injury timeline revealed

Man City star Jeremy Doku is set for a spell on the side-lines as Pep Guardiola's star-studded squad look to challenge Arsenal for the Premier League title.

Events

3 h. ago Premier League star goes undercover to surprise children as Santa

A certain Premier League footballer has been delivering the goods in more ways than one this Christmas, dressing up as Santa Claus to the delight of his club's young and adoring fans.

Politics