1 hour ago Wales breaking news plus weather and traffic updates (Saturday, January 10)

All of the latest news from across Wales and further afield

Politics

6 h. ago Trump news at a glance: president pitches oil companies on major extractions in Venezuela

‘We’re going to be extracting numbers in terms of oil like few people have seen,’ Trump said – key US politics stories from 9 January 2025Donald Trump had a message for fossil-fuel companies on Friday: Venezuela is now “open for business” as the US president vowed the country’s resources would be extracted for the benefit of the US, oil companies – and “some” money for Venezuelans.At a roundtable press conference at the White House with more than a dozen oil executives, including leaders from Chevron, ExxonMobil and ConocoPhillips, the US president doubled down on claims that Nicolás Maduro’s arrest presents American oil companies with an unprecedented opportunity for extraction. Continue reading...

Politics

9 h. ago Trump blindsides Rubio by reading note out loud in front of oil executives

Donald Trump appeared to blindside Marco Rubio as he read a note aloud from the Secretary of State during a televised sit-down with oil industry executives on Friday (9 January).

Politics

11 h. ago BREAKING: Terry Yorath tribute paid during Wrexham's FA Cup classic after Wales legend's death

The former Wales international died this week aged 75.

Events

11 h. ago Terry Yorath tribute paid during Wrexham's FA Cup classic after Wales legend's death

The former Wales international and father of TV star Gabby Logan sadly died this week aged 75.

Events

15 h. ago The Guardian view on living more creatively: a daily dose of art | Editorial

It can make us healthier, happier and live longer. Engaging in culture should be encouraged like good diet and exerciseThe second Friday in January has been dubbed “Quitter’s Day”, when we are most likely to give up our new year resolutions. Instead of denying ourselves pleasures, suggests a new batch of books, a more successful route may be adding to them – nourishing our minds and souls by making creativity as much a daily habit as eating vegetables and exercising. Rather than the familiar exhortations to stop drinking, diet, take up yoga or running, there is an overwhelming body of evidence to suggest that joining a choir, going to an art gallery or learning to dance should be added to the new year list.Art Cure by Daisy Fancourt, professor of psychobiology and epidemiology at University College London, brings together numerous research projects confirming what we have always suspected – art is good for us. It helps us enjoy happier, healthier and longer lives. One study fou...

Politics

17 h. ago Kate marks birthday with video from ‘deeply personal’ series

The Princess of Wales marked her 44th birthday on Friday, 9 January, with a video message from her "deeply personal" series.

Culture

20 h. ago BREAKING: Wrexham vs Nottingham Forest fans issued immediate weather warning as kick

Fans travelling to watch Wrexham take on Nottingham Forest in the FA Cup have been issued a weather alert

Events

20 h. ago Wrexham vs Nottingham Forest fans issued immediate weather warning as kick

Fans travelling to watch Wrexham take on Nottingham Forest in the FA Cup have been issued a weather alert

Events

22 h. ago Aerial video shows scale of deadly landfill collapse as workers buried under mountain of garbage

A search is underway for people trapped under a mountain of garbage after a landfill collapsed in the Philippines on Friday (9 January), killing one person.

Events

24 h. ago Fire breaks out in Swansea as people are urged 'avoid the area'

Police were at the scene of a fire in the Landore area of Swansea

Events

24 h. ago Fire broke out in Swansea as people were urged 'avoid the area'

Police were at the scene of a fire in the Landore area of Swansea

Events

24 h. ago Every delayed and cancelled flight at Manchester Airport on Friday January 9

Travel updates from Manchester Airport during Storm Goretti

Transport

24 h. ago Alex Mann breaks silence on Eben Etzebeth and the lies he had to face

The 24-year-old has broken his silence after he found himself at the centre of the biggest story in world rugby

Politics

27 h. ago Wales breaking news plus weather and traffic updates (Friday, January 9)

All of the latest news from across Wales and further afield

Politics

28 h. ago Horoscope today: Your daily guide for Friday, January 9, 2026

Read what the stars mean for you today, from Capricorn to Gemini

Politics

38 h. ago Storm Goretti list of Welsh school closures confirmed for Friday, January 9

One council area in Wales has announced the closure of 18 schools on Friday

Events

39 h. ago England and Wales schools set to close tomorrow as amber snow warning issued

Dozens of schools across the Midlands and Wales will be closed on Friday as heavy snow is forecast overnight, with an amber warning in effect from Thursday evening through Friday morning

Events

50 h. ago Wales breaking news plus weather and traffic updates (Thursday, January 8)

All of the latest news from across Wales and further afield

Politics

61 h. ago Sky TV, Netflix and broadband plummet to Black Friday prices with £4 January sale deal

Sky's January 2026 sale offers major savings on TV and broadband bundles, with one deal plummeting to less than £5.

Economics