3 h. ago Federal ruling blocks Hawaii's climate change tourist tax on cruise ships

A federal appeals court is blocking Hawaii from enforcing a climate change tourist tax on cruise ship passengers

Society

4 h. ago Psychic Sally Morgan's 2026 predictions: From a Taylor Swift pregnancy reveal to Trump sparking a global meltdown

Psychic Sally, a self-proclaimed medium, previously predicted 9/11, the death of Princess Dianaand the lottery numbers.

Politics

6 h. ago Ministers considered holding indyref on same day as 2011 election, papers reveal

The matter was considered – but ultimately rejected – by then first minister Alex Salmond’s cabinet in 2010.

Politics

9 h. ago BBC EastEnders reveals update on Max Branning's dark future ahead of flashforward

The New Year's Day flashforward episode of EastEnders is almost upon us, and the BBC have teased what lies ahead for the Branning's with a brand new image containing key details

Events

9 h. ago Nightmarish deaths of elderly couple who vanished while driving home from dinner on dark and icy night

Linda, 81, and Gary Lightfoot,82, had traveled to Panhandle, Texas, to spend the Thanksgiving holiday with family, but they never returned home after the celebration.

Events

9 h. ago Emirates Airlines jet going from Heathrow to Dubai suffers New Year's Eve mid

An Emirates Airlines jet going from Heathrow to Dubai was forced to circle above London for more than an hour before landing back at Heathrow.

Society

10 h. ago How you can make a fortune selling on Vinted:  Our experts reveal exactly how to flog your unwanted stuff, the 'golden hour' hack... and the mistakes to avoid

With the Christmas break nearly over, many of us are buckling under an endless mountain of new things - gifts, however well meant, that we neither asked for nor need.

Politics

10 h. ago West Ham close in on Gil Vicente’s Pablo after going cold on Jørgen Strand Larsen

Costs for Strand Larsen high, with Wolves wanting £40mGil Vicente’s Pablo has nine goals in Portuguese top flightWest Ham are in advanced talks over a deal for the Gil Vicente forward Pablo after having second thoughts about bidding for the Wolves striker Jørgen Strand Larsen.Nuno Espírito Santo, whose side are at major risk of relegation from the Premier League, wants attacking reinforcements and club sources indicated on Tuesday that an opening offer for Strand Larsen was being prepared. However, there is a scattergun feel to West Ham’s recruitment and they have developed cold feet over the finances around Strand Larsen. Wolves want £40m for the Norwegian, whose wage demands are high. Continue reading...

Politics

11 h. ago Country music superstar secretly marries fiancée on ‘trip to remember’ in Spain after ‘whirlwind romance’

COUNTRY music superstar Zach Bryan is kicking off 2026 as a married man after tying the knot in secret last night. I can reveal he wed his girlfriend Samantha Leonard in an intimate ceremony in San Sebastian, Spain, where her family hail from. The couple only went public with their romance in the summer, but...

Politics

11 h. ago Famous inventor says he has no memory of cozy Segway ride with Ghislaine Maxwell after embarrassing new Epstein photos emerged

Dean Kamen, 74, has broken his silence over photos depicting him with disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein in newly released files.

Culture

12 h. ago 'Best ever Agatha Christie adaptation' with murder twist that 'will have you fooled until the big reveal' is streaming on iPlayer

An Agatha Christie adaptation with a murder twist that will come as a shock to even the biggest mystery fans is now streaming on BBCiPlayer.

Sport

12 h. ago Police appeal to find woman who left Romford hospital after giving birth

The woman, aged in her 20s, is described as dark haired and of a slim build

Events

12 h. ago From World Cup to Winter Olympics plus Wimbledon and The Masters: your ultimate guide to the 2026 sporting calendar

IF YOU thought the sporting calendar couldn't get more packed, 2026 will prove you wrong.  The new year promises a global itinerary that reads like a dream for the dedicated travelling fan.  From the slopes of the Italian Dolomites to the heat of Mexico City, the world’s biggest stages are set. The year kicks off...

Sport

12 h. ago Train crash near Machu Picchu in Peru kills driver and leaves dozens of tourists injured

Two trains crashed into each other on a route bringing tourists to Machu Picchu in Peru, killing driver Roberto Cárdenas and injuring more than 40 people, with British tourists among passengers on board

Events

13 h. ago 'Every day I cycle past the £2million flat that could have been mine': SIMON MILLS and our other top writers reveal their biggest financial regrets

If you're feeling cash-strapped this January, take comfort: you've got nothing on this lot. Four writers reveal their most epic financial fails.

Economics

13 h. ago Kennedy Center reportedly changed rules before vote to add Trump’s name

Bylaws that would limit voting to Trump-appointed trustees appears to reveal long-held renaming planThe Kennedy Center reportedly adopted bylaws earlier this year that would limit voting to Donald Trump-appointed trustees – a controversial move that appears to reveal the long-held plan to install Trump’s name to the center.The bylaws, in a possible breach of the institution’s charter, were revised in May and specified that board members appointed by Congress, known as ex-officio members, could not vote or count towards a quorum, according to the Washington Post. Continue reading...

Politics

13 h. ago Wreckage from Trump's Venezuela boat strike reveals it was smuggling drugs the president calls 'tremendously positive'

Wreckage from US strikes on drug boats in the Caribbean have allegedly washed up on shore and reveal contents of the vessel may not have been as deadly as Trump's team has said.

Politics

13 h. ago The best bank accounts: Compare switch offers and more perks

Many bank accounts come with incentives or extra perks to help you get more from your money, so it is time to consider a switch. We reveal our pick of the top deals.

Economics

14 h. ago Eurostar slowly resumes but passengers face more cancellations and delays

Passengers told to expect knock-on impacts after power supply problem and broken down train halted services on TuesdayRail traffic through the Channel tunnel slowly resumed on Wednesday with more cancellations and delays after an electricity failure on Tuesday stranded thousands of passengers and trapped some for a night in a powerless train.Two London-Paris trains were cancelled and most trips were delayed in both directions as Eurostar warned of “knock-on impacts” on New Year’s Eve. Continue reading...

Politics

14 h. ago Brit tourists on horror Machu Picchu train crash that killed one and injured 40

The crash involving two trains occurred on a route carrying passengers to and from tourist hotspot Machu Picchu in Peru. It is not clear if any Brits were injured

Events