58 m. ago Trump refuses to rule out going to war with Venezuela and says Maduro ‘knows what I want’

The US has amassed a huge military force near the country and announced a ‘blockade’ on sanctioned vessels

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64 m. ago Ukraine war live: Zelenskyy says EU’s €90bn loan is a ‘signal to Russians’

Ukrainian leader welcomes move and says it is critical Russian assets, which are not part of the deal, remain frozenEU leaders agree €90bn loan for Ukraine but without use of frozen Russian assetsIn his first comments on Ukraine, Putin swiftly blames Kyiv for the continuing war, saying “they are basically refusing to finish this conflict via peaceful means” (whatever that means from the literally invading party).But he says there are “some signals indicating they are willing to engage in some type of dialogue.” Continue reading...

Events

79 m. ago Rory McIlroy eyes more titles after BBC Sports Personality of the Year victory

McIlroy’s achievements in 2025 helped him win the public vote to be crowned the BBC’s Sports Personality of the Year.

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93 m. ago Paul Rudd ‘lived in fear’ of fellow Marvel star for telling a lie about his career

Rudd’s manager embellished a story about the actor’s career as he had ‘no credits to put’ on his CV

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2 h. ago Thomas Skinner breaks his silence amid claims he's 'suing the BBC for rigging the public vote' as he admits he 'doesn't deserve' his wife Sinead in birthday tribute

The Apprentice star, 34, had already been deemed a controversial signing due to his outspoken Right-wing views, and was the first star to be voted off Strictly in October.

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2 h. ago Richard E Grant shows off his vast collection of trinkets at his west London home after filling the Georgian property with career nik

The actor, 68, displayed how he's decorated his west London home with stunning Christmas decorations and nik-naks ahead of welcoming guests this festive season.

Society

2 h. ago 'Eddie the Eagle' transitions from Olympic ski jumper to actor, in photos

Michael Edwards, famously known as “Eddie the Eagle,” has transitioned from Olympic ski jumper to small-time actor as he expands his repertoire. Edwards, who became Britain’s first Olympic ski jumper in 1988, has since embraced various roles, from recording songs to speaking engagements. Now 62, he continues to entertain audiences, proving that his spirit and determination have kept him soaring.

Culture

3 h. ago Jake Paul has admitted there is one fighter he will never face

The boxing novice has called out several big players in the sport of boxing since making his debut five years ago, but there is one man he refuses to fight

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3 h. ago Adam Peaty snubs his mother's milestone 60th birthday after travelling to Finland for a festive break with Holly Ramsay ahead of their Christmas wedding amid toxic family feud

The Olympic swimmer has jetted to Scandinavia for a festive minibreak with Ramsay ahead of their lavish wedding at Bath's Abbey Church of Saint Peter and Saint Paul on December 27.

Society

3 h. ago Labour minister Bridget Phillipson BLOCKS new ECHR guidance on women

The Women and Equalities Secretary has refused to sign off the draft guidance more than three months after receiving it.

Politics

3 h. ago Adam Peaty visits the Northern Lights with Holly Ramsay during pre

The Olympic swimmer has jetted to Scandinavia for a festive minibreak with Ramsay ahead of their lavish wedding at Bath's Abbey Church of Saint Peter and Saint Paul on December 27.

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5 h. ago Coronation Street's James Bailey actor says 'it was really hard' as co

EXCLUSIVE: Actor Jason Callender has admitted it was 'really hard' to see his co-star leave the ITV soap

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5 h. ago Ministers ‘pretty confident’ visa details not compromised in Foreign Office hack

Business minister Sir Chris Bryant refused to say whether a Chinese-linked group was responsible for the cyber attack.

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5 h. ago No wonder they don't want us to vote! Grim figures show Rachel Reeves' raking in £5.5bn more tax in November BEFORE the Budget raid

Official figures showed central government receipts from tax and national insurance were up 7.3 per cent compared to November 2024.

Economics

6 h. ago Reform candidate who told Lammy to ‘go home’ questioned other MPs’ loyalty to UK

Exclusive: Labour says Nigel Farage’s party should swiftly condemn Chris Parry after further comments emerge A Reform UK mayoral candidate who said David Lammy should “go home to the Caribbean” has suggested that at least eight other politicians from minority ethnic backgrounds do not have a primary loyalty towards the UK.Nigel Farage’s party has so far refused to condemn Chris Parry, a retired naval rear admiral who has been picked to contest the now-postponed Hampshire and the Solent mayoral election for the party, over his comment about Lammy, the deputy prime minister. Continue reading...

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7 h. ago 'We’re Rangers and we’re coming for you' This is a chance to send Hearts a title message – Barry Ferguson

Record Sport's voice of Rangers is refusing to rule anything out when it comes to this season’s title race

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10 h. ago Labour minister Bridget Phillipson BLOCKS new ECHR guidance on women

The Women and Equalities Secretary has refused to sign off the draft guidance more than three months after receiving it.

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11 h. ago May Britt, Swedish actor and former wife of Sammy Davis Jr, dies aged 91

Britt, whose marriage to Davis in 1960 provoked threats due to racism and anti-miscegenation laws in the US, has died of natural causes in Los AngelesMay Britt, the Swedish actor whose marriage to Sammy Davis Jr in 1960 was the subject of controversy due to US attitudes towards interracial marriage, has died at 91.Her son Mark Davis confirmed the news to the Hollywood Reporter, saying his mother died on 11 December of natural causes at Providence Cedars-Sinai Tarzana medical center in Los Angeles. Continue reading...

Events

12 h. ago Strictly's Thomas Skinner 'sues BBC for "rigging public vote" to eliminate him first' following affair scandal

The Apprentice star, 34, had already been deemed a controversial signing even before he confessed to cheating on wife Sinead just weeks after they tied the knot.

Politics

14 h. ago Tories and Reform accuse Labour of 'running scared' of voters after Keir Starmer's ministers open door for 63 councils to scrap next May's elections

Labour's move would rob more than 10million people of a vote in May. And with half the councils involved run by Labour, it could limit the party's losses and boost Sir Keir's chances of survival.

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