4 h. ago Allied defence ministers to meet after US offers Kyiv security guarantees

A meeting in Berlin on Monday night saw European leaders including Sir Keir Starmer set out conditions for any peace deal with Russia.

Politics

4 h. ago Gary Lineker's podcast company 'is set to make £14million in Netflix World Cup deal'

Goalhanger, founded by the former England forward, has agreed an eight-figure deal with the American streaming giant to film The Rest Is Football podcast - working out at more than £2m a week.

Economics

4 h. ago Elon Musk’s net worth hits estimated $600bn as SpaceX prepares for IPO

Startup valuation, likely to go public at $800bn, will bolster Musk’s wealth to an estimated $677bn, according to ForbesElon Musk on Monday became the first person ever worth $600bn, according to Forbes. The news comes on the heels of reports that his SpaceX startup was likely to go public at a valuation of $800bn.Musk, who was the first to surpass $500bn in net worth in October, owns an estimated 42% stake in SpaceX, which is preparing to go public next year. No other person has hit the $500bn mark. Continue reading...

Technology

5 h. ago Britain hails ‘golden age’ in South Korea relations after crucial trade deal struck

Sir Keir Starmer described the agreement as “a huge win for British businesses and working people”

Economics

5 h. ago Canada is sending the wrong message to the world by using British English, experts say

The warning comes as Canada moves to reduce its economic and military reliance on the U.S. after repeated threats and insults from President Donald Trump

Politics

6 h. ago University of Sydney is slammed over its statement following Bondi Beach terror attack

The University of Sydney has been criticised for failing to deal with rising antisemitism on campus, as the university is slammed after releasing a statement following the Bondi Beach terror attack.

Events

6 h. ago Trump says Ukraine deal ‘closer than ever’ after talks in Berlin

Germany says US to provide security guarantees as Kyiv and Washington admit differences on territorial issues

Politics

8 h. ago Europe sets out conditions for Ukraine peace deal after Berlin meeting

Meanwhile, US officials have reportedly offered unspecified security guarantees to Ukraine.

Economics

8 h. ago Keir Starmer and European leaders set out six major Ukraine peace deal commitments

It came as PM Keir Starmer Starmer travelled to Berlin on Monday evening for talks with Ukraine's war-time leader Volodymyr Zelensky and European allies over a peace deal

Politics

8 h. ago European leaders propose ‘multinational force’ and hail ‘significant progress’ on Ukraine talks – Europe live

Statement suggests force to ‘provide robust support’ and enforce a potential peace deal in UkraineSeparately, the commission’s deputy chief spokesperson Olof Gill has just confirmed that commission president Ursula von der Leyen will attend the Berlin talks this evening.Not a surprise at all, but good to have it formally confirmed. Continue reading...

Politics

8 h. ago Sky TV shoppers can get up to £120 cashback in exclusive Christmas deal

Sky's Black Friday deals ended two weeks ago, and while some discounts are still available, shoppers can save a lot more money by changing how they shop.

Economics

8 h. ago Moment office worker is left horrified by boss’ reaction to ‘distracting’ accessory – and now she’s threatening to quit

AN influencer whose 'makeup on the go' videos have earned her 35.1k followers, was shamed in front of her colleagues by her boss. Hope Bailey, who works for a construction company, has now told her followers to help the video go viral so she can quit. The hair drama first unfolded when Hope turned up...

Economics

8 h. ago The Guardian view on birth influencers: the public need protecting from bad advice | Editorial

Our investigation of the Free Birth Society points to problems with maternity care and the role played by technologyDespite all the proven advances of modern medicine, some people are drawn to alternative or “natural” cures and practices. Many of these do no harm. As the cancer specialist Prof Chris Pyke noted last year, people undergoing cancer treatment will often try meditation or vitamins as well. When such a change is in addition to, and not instead of, evidence-based treatment, this is usually not a problem. If it reduces distress, it can help.But the proliferation of online health influencers poses challenges that governments and regulators in many countries have yet to grasp. The Guardian’s investigation into the Free Birth Society (FBS), a business offering membership and advice to expectant mothers, and training for “birth keepers”, has exposed 48 cases of late-term stillbirths or other serious harm involving mothers or birth attendants who appear to be linked to FBS. Whil...

Politics

9 h. ago Ukraine and US claim progress towards peace deal but divisions persist

Germany says Americans will provide security guarantees as Kyiv and Washington admit differences on territorial issues

Economics

10 h. ago The Dyson airwrap has £150 off ahead of the Boxing Day sales

Achieve salon-worthy tresses for less, with discounts on the coveted hair tool up for grabs

Economics

10 h. ago Keir Starmer sounds Russia warning as bad Ukraine peace deal risks 'worse conflicts'

Keir Starmer warned the UK must be 'alert to that ever-present danger from Russia' - and said Vladimir Putin will 'keep coming back for me' if he gets the chance

Events

11 h. ago Russia open to Ukraine joining EU after peace deal, US officials say

American and Ukrainian negotiators have been discussing what a U.S. official called a ‘very strong security package’ for Kyiv in Berlin

Politics

11 h. ago Tenant from hell leaves house packed full of rubbish and owing £40k in unpaid rent

The single mum, who works in a school, found rotting food, rubbish, cobwebs, dog hair, mould, and traces of rodents in the five-bedroom house she rented out.

Society

11 h. ago The 3 dangers of ‘parcopresis’ that prevents up to 1 in 7 pooing – after girl, 16, dies of heart attack

FOR most people, the daily - or near-daily - ritual of going for a poo is not something they give a great deal of thought to. But for some, the need to do a “number two” in a public toilet or at work can be riddled with anxiety and stress. Known as parcopresis, or “shy...

Events

11 h. ago Pierre Ekwah a Rangers transfer 'target' as Saint Etienne contract wrangle opens door

Ekwah joined Ligue 1 side Saint Etienne on a permanent deal from Sunderland last summer

Events