3 h. ago Fire service issues update after Greater Manchester moorland blaze

Six fire engines were called to tackle the blaze - which saw people nearby urged to keep their doors and windows closed

Events

3 h. ago Ban smacking because it has no benefit to children, top doctors urge

A group of top doctors have issued a plea to the government to finally ban the 'Victorian' punishment of smacking children, which they say offers no benefit at all.

Society

4 h. ago Appeals court allows removal of head of watchdog agency as legal battle rages over Trump firing

An appeals court has removed the head of a federal watchdog agency in the latest twist in a legal fight over Republican President Donald Trump’s authority to fire the special counsel

Events

4 h. ago JD Vance issues blunt response when asked if US forces will invade Mexico

JD Vance issued a blunt response when asked if US forces will invade Mexico.

Events

4 h. ago Donald Trump issues 'last warning' and threatens 'hell to pay' if Hamas 'don't do as I say'

The US President issued the warning via his Truth Social network

Events

4 h. ago Hundreds of US diplomats decry dismantling of USAid in letter to Rubio

Officials say slashing of US Department for International Development leaves power vacuum for adversariesHundreds of diplomats at the state department and US Agency for International Development have written to the secretary of state, Marco Rubio, protesting against the dismantling of USAid, saying it undermines US leadership and security and leaves power vacuums for China and Russia to fill.In a cable expected to be filed with the department’s internal “dissent channel”, which allows diplomats to raise concerns about policy anonymously, the diplomats said the Trump administration’s 20 January freeze on almost all foreign aid also endangers American diplomats and forces overseas while putting at risk the lives of millions abroad that depend on US assistance. Continue reading...

Politics

4 h. ago Firing squad could become Idaho’s main execution method if governor signs bill

State senate passes bill as its sponsor suggests shooting someone is more effective and humane than other methodsDeath by firing squad could become Idaho’s primary method of execution under a bill headed to the governor’s desk this week.The Idaho senate passed the bill on Wednesday, and it will take effect next year if it is signed by the state’s governor, Brad Little. Continue reading...

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5 h. ago Trump issues chilling final warning for Hamas to release all hostages or 'it is over for you'

President Donald Trump has put out another dire threat to Hamas, after the White House confirmed direct talks with the group to try to secure the release of American hostages.

Events

5 h. ago A Cruel Love viewers ‘give up’ just minutes into new ITV drama after major problem

A Cruel Love: The Ruth Ellis Story viewers were quick to point out an issue just minutes into the new drama as they admitted ‘it’s confusing’.

Events

5 h. ago Dundee handed Scott Fraser injury boost as Tony Docherty eyes up Hearts redemption in Scottish Cup clash

The midfielder has been out of action since October with a serious groin issue

Events

6 h. ago Who is Zion Foster? Jesy Nelson comforted by partner amid worrying pregnancy update

Former Little Mix singer Jesy Nelson was comforted by her boyfriend Zion Foster as she issued an emotional update about complications with her pregnancy

Politics

6 h. ago Celtic give pyro rulebreakers a 'serious wake up call' as response to SPFL League Cup punishment issued

The Hoops have issued a statement after the SPFL announced the punishments for the use of pyro before the League Cup semi-final and final earlier this season

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6 h. ago Colombian police hunting for British tourist after 'decomposing body of a trans woman' was found in an apartment after neighbours reported a 'strong smell'

The victim was found semi-naked with her hands tied behind her back and was only wearing a t-shirt and white socks in an apartment in Medellin, local media has reported.

Society

6 h. ago Donald Trump issued brutal warning by Greenland over invasion fears

Greenlanders have overwhelmingly said on previous occasions that they do not want to become a part of the US and instead that they favour becoming an independent nation

Events

7 h. ago South Carolina court clears way for first execution by firing squad in 15 years

Lawyers for Brad Sigmon said he chose a death by firing squad because he thought lethal injection would be tortuousSouth Carolina’s supreme court has rejected what is likely the final appeal of convicted murderer Brad Sigmon, clearing the way for his execution by firing squad on Friday.Sigmon’s lawyers wanted to delay his death so they could get a fuller hearing in court to learn more information about the drug South Carolina uses in lethal injections. Sigmon said that lack of information forced him to choose to be shot to death. The state also has an electric chair, but Sigmon said he didn’t want to suffer being cooked alive by electricity. Continue reading...

Events

7 h. ago Friends pitched in to get injured firefighter $1,500 in dine

Company apologized for account issue and donated to injured firefighter

Events

7 h. ago Ruben Amorim defends overlooking Man Utd star for Europa League squad amid scoring woes

Ruben Amorim and Manchester United were allowed to change up their Europa League squad ahead of their knockout fixtures in the competition but overlooked one star

Sport

7 h. ago GTA 6's enormous map ‘leaked’ online but fans are annoyed about one thing

GTA 6 is still slated for this year, and fans have pieced together what they think is the map — not only does it look magnitudes larger than Los Santos from GTA 5, but fans have spotted one curious issue

Politics

7 h. ago Women who suffer severe menopause symptoms at greater risk of dementia, study finds

Women who reported a greater number of menopause symptoms scored worse on cognitive tests and were more likely to show signs of neuropsychiatric issues.

Events

8 h. ago Roy Keane's Man United training ground visit gives insight into what he'd offer Ruben Amorim

Roy Keane was given access all areas to the Manchester United squad back in 2019 when Ole Gunnar Solskjaer invited the club legend and his old team-mate to speak to his young team

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