70 m. ago Supreme Court allows Texas electoral map that favours Republicans

Conservative justices hand win to Donald Trump ahead of midterm congressional votes

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1 hour ago Court releases audio of 911 call that led to Luigi Mangione’s arrest

Judge allows call from manager of Pennsylvania McDonald’s to be made public after press urged its releaseAn audio recording of a 911 call that led to Luigi Mangione’s arrest has been made public after the press advocated for its release.The audio recording was played in Manhattan state court this week during a proceeding about evidence gathered during Mangione’s arrest over the murder of senior United HealthCare executive Brian Thompson a year ago. Mangione was arrested at a McDonald’s in Altoona, Pennsylvania in December last year after the restaurant’s manager called 911. Continue reading...

Events

2 h. ago Former teen pop star Justin Baren dies 'peacefully' aged just 40

Justin Baren, a founding member of The Redwalls, passed away on November 28 - with his death causing widespread heartbreak among fans and loved ones.

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2 h. ago A minimalist statement or just Pantonedeaf? ‘Cloud dancer’ shade of white named Pantone’s 2026 colour of the year

Wait, what? You mean white? Are they trolling us? Emma Joyce explains all to Nick MillerHi, Emma! I’m so pumped to find out what colour 2026 is going to be. Fill me in!Brace yourself, Nick. Every year since 1999 Pantone chooses a colour for the year, a representation of the zeitgeist – from how we’re feeling to what we’re wearing, how we’re styling our homes and even our eyebrows. Last year’s was the darker shade of beige “mocha mousse”, the year before that was the soft, warm “peach fuzz”. Continue reading...

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2 h. ago Cheers! Pubs to be allowed to pour pints until 1am if a British team reaches next summer's World Cup quarter final

Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood wants to extend opening hours if the Three Lions - or any home nation - reach the quarters, semis or final. Landlords and industry leaders said it will boost the ailing sector.

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2 h. ago AMANDA WILLIAMS: As a male nursery worker is convicted of appalling abuse... why I'd NEVER let a man I didn't know look after my little girl

About a year after the birth of my first child I considered hiring a nanny. I placed my details on a well-known website which allows you to lay out what you want from a caregiver.

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2 h. ago Putin crushes hopes for a peace deal once more as UK eyes unlocking £8BILLION of frozen Russian assets to help Ukraine

Speaking publicly for the first time about his talks with Donald Trump 's peace envoy Steve Witkoff, the Russian president held a hard line.

Economics

2 h. ago When I was 16, my dad told me Mum was having an affair. I didn't believe him... the next day he took his own life. 35 years later I found out the shocking truth: COLETTE HUGHES

When I look back at my childhood, it's as if I had two fathers. The first, a proud, loving husband, who relished the silliness of life. Then the sad, defeated man when he became redundant.

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3 h. ago Supreme court allows Texas to use new congressional map favoring Republicans in 2026 elections – US politics live

Ruling will impact elections as soon as the March primariesUS supreme court approves redrawn Texas congressional mapsAmong the beneficiaries of Donald Trump’s pardons and commutations, there is a group that legal experts and political scientists see as some of the clearest evidence of how such actions undermine the rule of law: those who were released from prison and again arrested for different alleged crimes.During his first term, Trump issued 237 acts of clemency – including to someone who was a predatory lender and drug smuggler and to another who ran a Ponzi scheme. Since taking office again, Trump has issued more than 1,600, most for people involved in the January 6 attack on Congress. Continue reading...

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4 h. ago Donald Trump announces ‘historic’ peace treaty between Rwanda and DR Congo

The central African nations ink deals giving US companies access to Kinshasa’s minerals and seeking to end 30 years of conflict

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4 h. ago John Torode opens up on therapy after MasterChef axe and 'brutal life change’

Torode host says therapy has allowed him to be 'real', five months after he was sacked by the BBC following a complaint he had used racist language, which he denies

Politics

5 h. ago Former Liverpool star Darwin Nunez hatches escape plan as transfer 'offer' emerges

Darwin Nunez left Liverpool in the summer to complete a £66 million move to Saudi side Al-Hilal

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5 h. ago Universal Credit rule change to help more working parents get help with childcare costs

WORKING parents on Universal Credit are set for a major boost, as the Government unveils new support to cut the crippling cost of childcare. Ministers have confirmed that Universal Credit rules will change next year to stop families from falling into a "debt trap" when they try to return to work. The strategy targets one...

Society

5 h. ago 'Pretty' diamond infinity ring shoppers 'absolutely love' slashed to £110 in time for Christmas

Ernest Jones is offering up to half off a wide range of rings, pendants, bracelets and earrings - including infinity rings

Economics

5 h. ago DWP issues update on major changes for parents who claim Universal Credit

The Government has announced its new scheme to try and lift children out of poverty

Politics

5 h. ago Majority of UK parents find BBFC age ratings on Netflix helpful, poll finds

The partnership was first launched in 2020.

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5 h. ago Fed up with wrapping presents? This festive pit stop might be the answer

Many of us cannot stand wrapping presents - with just over half of people saying it is their least favourite part of the festive season, according to a new survey

Politics

5 h. ago Vladimir Putin's WW3 threat 'has hidden meaning with ploy to influence Donald Trump'

Vladimir Putin torpedoed Donald Trump's Moscow-pandering peace plan to end the war in Ukraine with the Russian leader keen to squeeze more concessions from the US President

Politics

5 h. ago Mystery as influencer, 27, disappears on way to work after posting cryptic ‘bring me back to you’ message on Instagram

A POETRY influencer has vanished in southern Italy after sharing a cryptic message with her Instagram followers, prompting an urgent nationwide search. Tatiana Tramacere disappeared last Monday after leaving her home in Nardò to go to work, but she never arrived. Her phone is off, and she has not contacted her parents, who reported her...

Technology

5 h. ago Greggs worker sacked for ‘giving away free sausage rolls & offering customers marijuana’ wins race discrimination case

A GREGGS worker who was sacked for giving away free sausage rolls and allegedly offering customers marijuana has won a race discrimination case. Ebeneezer Tagoe was fired for gross misconduct after he was accused of handing customers free pastries and coffees, as well as stealing products. Mr Tagoe had worked at Crossbush Service station, in...

Economics