38 m. ago Starmer joins European leaders expressing 'concern' over Trump's peace plan: Ukraine and US to meet as Zelensky faces humiliating ultimatum to end war with Russia

Vance said peace 'won't be made by failed diplomats or politicians living in a fantasy land' but by 'smart people living in the real world'.

Politics

67 m. ago What If? The famous musicians who nearly altered your favourite band's history

Six names who could have had completely different careers had they stayed on their intended paths.

Culture

91 m. ago Leave your house feeling warm this winter using 1 surprising item

You could guarantee you never feel the cold when you go outside this winter if you take one unusual item with you when you leave the house - but you might get some odd looks

Events

3 h. ago Woman gobsmacked after mini dachshund grows into something very different

A woman who was sold what she thought was a mini dachshund was left gobsmacked when the puppy grew into something else. She shared the adorable story over on TikTok

Politics

3 h. ago Arsenal news: Gunners star admits huge difference in the dressing room as influence revealed

Arsenal prepare for north London derby against Tottenham as Zubimendi discusses goal-scoring form and Bukayo Saka praises Declan Rice's leadership in the dressing room

Politics

3 h. ago What you need to know about the rest of this weekend's weather in Greater Manchester

After a cold and icy week, this weekend's weather will be wetter and windier

Politics

3 h. ago Rachel Reeves warned against Budget decision that could cost 'tens of thousands of jobs'

300 businesses and organisations, including Bosch, Mitsubishi, EDF, the End Fuel Poverty Coalition, and Citizen's Advice raised concerns about the future of the industry

Events

4 h. ago Zak Crawley’s awkward prod sends England down another terminal spiral | Simon Burnton

This team refuse on a point of principle to rein themselves in but latest batting collapse lays bare glaring weaknessesIt is the UK that is living through a cold snap, but in balmy Perth they were playing in a snow globe. The scenery was static, solid, but everything else was constantly getting shaken up, bits flying in unpredictable directions. The crowd roared, commentators gibbered, the glitter never settled.Unlike the first day England were not batting at the start, though they were not long delayed. At which point a pattern quickly emerged, one that almost perfectly repeated that established on the previous day, while also being completely different. The bowler who was useless was good, the marginal, unconvincing snickometer-based review that was not out was now given. Some things were both precisely the same (Australia’s tactics against England’s tail, how the tail reacted to Australia’s tactics) and also, at the same time, completely the opposite (the outcome). Continue readi...

Events

5 h. ago Brandi Carlile: ‘I’m in a sweet spot – my kids are little, my wife is hot and my body doesn’t hurt’

The singer on being a school bully, having a panic attack on stage, and ‘fearless bitch’ Elton JohnBorn in Washington state, Brandi Carlile, 44, released her self-titled debut album in 2005. She went on to win 11 Grammy awards and is part of the country supergroup the Highwomen. She has collaborated with Joni Mitchell and this year released the album Who Believes in Angels? with Elton John. Their song Never Too Late was Oscar nominated. She has published a memoir, and established the charitable Looking Out Foundation. Her eighth studio album, Returning to Myself, was released last month. Carlile lives in Washington state with her wife and two daughters.When were you happiest? I’m the happiest right now. I can see that I’m in a kind of sweet spot: my parents are alive, my kids are little, my wife is hot and my body doesn’t hurt. Continue reading...

Politics

5 h. ago Greek secondary school teachers to be trained in using AI in classroom

Some teachers and pupils voice concerns about pilot programme after government’s agreement with OpenAI Secondary school teachers in Greece are set to go through an intensive course in using artificial intelligence tools as the country assumes a frontline role in incorporating AI into its education system.Next week, staff in 20 schools will be trained in a specialised version of ChatGPT, custom-made for academic institutions, under a new agreement between the centre-right government and OpenAI. Continue reading...

Politics

5 h. ago The best worst Christmas films we're looking forward to watching in 2025

Step aside Hot Frosty: there are some new camp Christmas masterpieces in town

Events

5 h. ago ‘I have to put duct tape on my windows to keep the cold out because I can’t afford to heat my home’

Claire and Gareth Ferris says poor home insulation and rising energy bills mean they are turning off the heating this winter

Society

6 h. ago I was told my tragic son killed himself – then I found his body on display in MUSEUM I can prove he was murdered

STARING at the picture of a skinned cadaver in a macabre exhibition of human bodies, Kim Erick felt her blood run cold. She was certain that she was looking at the remains of her son, Chris Todd Erick. He had passed away aged 23, his death ruled a suicide but shrouded in mystery amid a...

Events

6 h. ago Drivers creeped out by mystery 'motionless' figure standing on north Wales roadside

'He stood motionless – all he did was turn his head'

Transport

6 h. ago England star Dom Young tells how uncertainty could be difference for Australia

DOM Young has had to ditch sandals in Dubai for the Sandal area of Wakefield after his Ashes tilt ended in agony. And the England winger believes that extra competition and uncertainty brought by playing in the NRL meant Australia cantered to a 3-0 whitewash. Young impressed in the first two Tests but suffered a...

Politics

7 h. ago CHRISTOPHER BUCKTIN: The blue pill famed for helping men may perk up something entirely different

In this week's round-up of bonkers news from across the Pond, Donald Trump's poll numbers, BDSM bears on the loose, and how Viagra may help with hearing

Politics

7 h. ago Toy Story cast's dramatically different lives as iconic film turns 30

Toy Story released in theatres 30 years ago today and changed countless childhoods forever — read on to find out what the iconic Pixar film's cast are up to now.

Society

7 h. ago I'm A Celebrity star Aitch said there was one thing he 'never wanted to change' as career took off

'[People from Manchester] are like the coolest people in the world, don’t let anyone else tell you differently'

Politics

7 h. ago Get a heated blanket for £12 with rare deal stack as cold weather hits UK

Drift off to sleep in the warm embrace of a quality electric blanket for a low, low, price

Economics

7 h. ago I spent £56 at Manchester Christmas Markets and this is what it got me

The markets are back and spread across 10 different city centre locations

Economics