50 m. ago Man City boosted by rule change as they seek to finalise Antoine Semenyo deal

Manchester City are to sign Antoine Semenyo from Bournemouth this week and he could have an immediate impact

Economics

81 m. ago Starmer says MPs to get vote on deploying UK peacekeeping troops to Ukraine

Labour prime minister has signed historic deal to deploy armed forces to enforce any ceasefire with Russia – with Trump’s blessing

Politics

2 h. ago Ashes tensions explode as England star loses his mind with the umpire and fans brand Aussies cheats over HUGELY controversial decision

England paceman Brydon Carse provided some on-field spice after losing his mind at umpire Ahsan Raza on day five of the fifth Ashes Test in Sydney on Thursday.

Events

2 h. ago Alleged scam kingpin Chen Zhi extradited to China after Cambodia arrest

Chen founded the Prince Group, a multinational conglomerate authorities allege served as a front for ‘one of Asia’s largest transnational criminal organisations’Chinese-born tycoon Chen Zhi, who was indicted by the US on fraud and money-laundering charges for running a multibillion-dollar online scam network from Cambodia, has been arrested there and extradited to China, Phnom Penh said.Chen allegedly directed operations of forced labour compounds across Cambodia, where trafficked workers were held in prison-like facilities surrounded by high walls and barbed wire, according to US prosecutors. Continue reading...

Events

2 h. ago AA explains why you should carry an old rug in your car in winter

The motoring experts say it could prove key in getting out of trouble when the weather turns colder

Politics

4 h. ago Trump demands massive increase to defense spending budget in what he calls ‘very troubled and dangerous times’

The unprecedented funding request comes as the president has pursued military action across Latin America and is threatening to take over Greenland

Events

7 h. ago Trump proposes massive increase in 2027 defense spending to $1.5T, citing 'dangerous times'

President Donald Trump is proposing setting U_S_ military spending at $1_5 trillion in 2027, citing “troubled and dangerous times.”

Politics

7 h. ago Labour set to hike fuel duty from September as Starmer faces pressure for U

LABOUR’S planned fuel duty rise is to be phased in over six months from September, it has emerged. But Sir Keir Starmer is under pressure to perform a U-turn on the move — so he can honour his pledge to make voters feel better off this year. Fuel duty will rise for the first time...

Events

7 h. ago Builders suffer biggest slump since Covid in blow to Labour's plans to deliver 1.5m new homes

Housing activity in the construction sector was the weakest since May 2020 as experts warned tax hikes and red tape have 'smashed sentiment'.

Society

8 h. ago Reece Prescod’s decision to join Enhanced Games condemned by athletics chiefs

Jack Buckner, UK Athletics CEO, expresses outrage‘As a former athlete, I find this particularly appalling’UK Athletics’ chief executive, Jack Buckner, has described Reece Prescod’s decision to participate in the controversial Enhanced Games as “appalling”.Former Great Britain sprinter Prescod gave a statement to the Times saying he is “very excited” to be joining the sprinting field of the event. The Enhanced Games allows the use of performance-enhancing substances and permits athletes to take substances approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA), under strict supervision. Continue reading...

Politics

8 h. ago Groups launch court challenge to NSW laws restricting protests after terror attacks

Blak Caucus, Palestine Action Group and Jews Against the Occupation ‘48 argue the laws restrict the constitutional right to free political speechFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA constitutional challenge has been launched against controversial laws in New South Wales that restrict protest actions for up to three months after terrorist incidents, introduced following the December Bondi attack.The groups the Blak Caucus, Palestine Action Group (PAG) and Jews Against the Occupation ‘48 filed the challenge in the NSW supreme court on Wednesday, arguing in the court summons that the laws are invalid because they “impermissibly burden the implied constitutional freedom of communication on government and political matters”. Continue reading...

Events

8 h. ago NSW protest laws hit by constitutional challenge that claims crackdown restricts free speech

Blak Caucus, Palestine Action Group and Jews Against the Occupation ‘48 launch challenge in court, arguing the laws are invalidFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA constitutional challenge has been launched against controversial laws in New South Wales that restrict protest actions for up to three months after terrorist incidents, introduced following the December Bondi attack.The groups the Blak Caucus, Palestine Action Group (PAG) and Jews Against the Occupation ‘48 filed the challenge in the NSW supreme court on Wednesday, arguing in the court summons that the laws are invalid because they “impermissibly burden the implied constitutional freedom of communication on government and political matters”. Continue reading...

Events

9 h. ago US branded a ‘gangster state’ over Venezuela attack amid call for government sanctions

Lord Sikka warned that the UK Government's failure to condemn US "aggression" risks emboldening Trump to "annex" further territories

Events

9 h. ago Government is 'secretly' advertising £81,000 'deputy director' role for controversial digital ID programme

Every working adult in Britain will require the virtual identification card under a 'dystopian' plan announced by Keir Starmer in September.

Politics

11 h. ago SNP need to accept their independence drive is going nowhere and is holding Scotland back

As the Scottish Parliament election looms, Scottish Labour should not fear upsetting the ruling elites at Westminster as it seeks to challenge the SNP

Politics

12 h. ago I’m with Ashley Tisdale – I’m ditching my toxic ‘mum group’ WhatsApp chats (and you should, too)

‘Breakaway’ groups and eye emojis, side snarks and popcorn motifs that appear the moment someone drops something controversial in the main chat: my New Year’s Resolution is to break free from bitching, writes Victoria Richards

Events

12 h. ago British sprinter becomes latest athlete to join controversial Enhanced Games

The event has been dubbed as 'The Olympics on Steroids' in some quarters because athletes will be allowed to use performance-enhancing substances without being subjected to a drugs test.

Sport

13 h. ago Major changes to Troubles laws would need UK and Irish approval, says minister

Ireland’s Foreign Affairs minister was commenting after Sir Keir Starmer suggested new veterans’ protections may be added to draft legislation.

Politics

13 h. ago Labour 'ally' of Sadiq Khan drops bombshell at Oxford Street quango launch: 'I wish this didn't exist'

‘We would rather this body didn’t exist and we weren’t here’ says Westminster council leader

Events

13 h. ago Vote in our Independent Women poll: Is Reform UK a good alternative to Labour?

Each week, Victoria Richards asks Independent Women readers to weigh in on the stories and debates shaping the headlines

Politics