79 m. ago 'Dangerous' virus in arctic whales which could spark 'catastrophic domino effect' discovered

Scientists used drones to identify genetic material from a virus in Arctic whales that has historically caused serious illness and mass die-offs in marine mammals

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1 hour ago Chelsea dealt major new selection blow for Man City showdown as concerns deepen

Blues will be without key player for difficult Etihad Stadium trip amid double update from Enzo Maresca

Politics

2 h. ago Full list of New Year's Eve events cancelled worldwide amid safety concerns

New Year's Eve celebrations have been cancelled in several major cities around the world following safety concerns, with tens of thousands of revellers affected by the decisions.

Politics

2 h. ago Andoni Iraola drops new Arsenal hint as Man City step up Antoine Semenyo chase

Bournemouth star Antoine Semenyo appears to be on the verge of a January move to Manchester City but Cherries boss Andoni Iraola is not letting go of his star forward quite yet

Politics

2 h. ago Exeter emergency LIVE: Police and medics swarm street as urgent warning issued

Armed police are reportedly among 999 crews who have rushed to a major incident in Exeter where an air ambulance has also been seen landing

Events

3 h. ago Full list of New Year's Eve events cancelled in major cities over safety fears

New Year's Eve celebrations are being scrapped around the world due to various safety concerns, from crowd crushes to natural disasters, with major cities including Sydney, Paris, Tokyo and Hong Kong affected.

Politics

3 h. ago Darts star asks Ally Pally ‘who wants a Chinese’ as he comes closer to fulfilling dream

Darts hero Justin Hood turned to the Ally Pally crowd to ask ‘who wants a Chinese?’ after his Asian restaurant dream moved a step closer following his almighty World Championship upset

Politics

4 h. ago Love Island's Jonny Mitchell sparks fury with luxury gift for newborn son

Love Island star Jonny Mitchell has faced major backlash after revealing the expensive gift he bought for his first child

Politics

4 h. ago Love Island star's lavish gift for newborn sparks major backlash

The ITV reality star has come under fire from fans after posting about the luxurious present

Politics

4 h. ago Stranger Things fans spot terrifying detail in finale trailer — and it doesn’t look good for one major character

Sci-fi fantasy hit comes to an end Wednesday with a two-hour-plus series finale

Sport

5 h. ago Anthony Joshua's 'inner circle' after two close friends killed in horror car crash

Anthony Joshua has been left devastated by the deaths of two close friends who were killed in a traffic collision in Nigeria with the British heavyweight boxer also needing treatment

Events

5 h. ago Major protests break out across Iran as government seeks rare dialogue with demonstrators

Iran’s regime faces mounting pressure from below as Trump and Netanyahu weigh fresh strikes

Politics

5 h. ago My once fabulous hair is now thin, frizzy and unflattering. Nothing would fix it... until I discovered this simple 'wonder' treatment that took less than an hour to work

After six years struggling with sparse hair, I was willing to give anything a go.

Economics

5 h. ago Hanningfield Reservoir plane crash sees police release major update after body found

Essex Police have confirmed a body has been found after a small private plan crashed into Hanningfield Reservoir on Monday afternoon (December 29) as police have released a new statement

Events

5 h. ago Tommy Fury shares message to Anthony Joshua after tragic crash kills two people

Tommy Fury has shared a devastating message following a crash that left fellow boxer Anthony Joshua requiring hospital treatment and killed two of AJ's team

Events

6 h. ago TThe royal family is edging toward modernity – but in 2026, the public will expect yet more transparency | Anna Whitelock

Despite Charles’s welcome openness about his cancer, polls show declining support for the monarchy. To survive, the royals now need to lift the curtain on their financesAnna Whitelock is a professor of the history of modern monarchy at City St Georges, University of LondonThis year, as King Charles gathered with the royal family for their traditional Christmas at Sandringham, he had much to reflect on. Certainly, the news that his cancer treatment will be scaled back has come as a welcome personal relief, but it will also present opportunities for further overseas travel next year, likely to include a state visit to the US to mark the 250th anniversary of its foundation.It has been a year that has seen the king grow into the role of a silent but effective diplomat, navigating Donald Trump’s visit while demonstrating the UK’s support for Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Ukraine. Overseas trips have included a historic visit to the Vatican to pray publicly with the pope, and successful visits ...

Events

6 h. ago The royal family is edging toward modernity – but in 2026, the public will expect yet more transparency | Anna Whitelock

Despite Charles’s welcome openness about his cancer, polls show declining support for the monarchy. To survive, the royals now need to lift the curtain on their financesAnna Whitelock is a professor of the history of modern monarchy at City St Georges, University of LondonThis year, as King Charles gathered with the royal family for their traditional Christmas at Sandringham, he had much to reflect on. Certainly, the news that his cancer treatment will be scaled back has come as a welcome personal relief, but it will also present opportunities for further overseas travel next year, likely to include a state visit to the US to mark the 250th anniversary of its foundation.It has been a year that has seen the king grow into the role of a silent but effective diplomat, navigating Donald Trump’s visit while demonstrating the UK’s support for Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Ukraine. Overseas trips have included a historic visit to the Vatican to pray publicly with the pope, and successful visits ...

Events

6 h. ago Strictly's Dianne Buswell and Joe Sugg spark engagement speculation after major hint

Fans of Strictly Come Dancing's Dianne Buswell and Joe Sugg were convinced the pair are engaged following a picture posted on their social media over the festive period

Politics

6 h. ago New UK laws coming into force for renters in 2026 including rent increases, bidding wars and keeping pets

Renting is set to undergo some major changes next year

Society

6 h. ago Popular Scots shop announces major closing down sale with store shutting in days

A POPULAR Scots shop has announced it will shut in days as it reveals a major closing down sale. Route One first opened on Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow in 2016 offering the city's skate scene hardware, streetware and local knowledge. The UK-wide business was established in 1989 and serves skaters across the country with equipment and...

Economics