57 m. ago Sweet moment King Charles reunites with Brazilian indigenous chief for the first time in years

He clasped hands with Brazilian indigenous leader Chief Raoni Metuktire of the Kayapo people on his final visit to the UK at the age of 'approximately' 93.

Politics

66 m. ago Two reasons for long NHS waiting lists — and weight loss jab demand is partly to blame

Some groups are waiting more than a year for crucial exams

Politics

67 m. ago New York confirms first case of chikungunya virus. What is it and what are the symptoms?

Chikungunya is transmitted by infected mosquitoes and mostly causes mild symptoms

Science

2 h. ago Ticked off: MAGA fume as Trump’s watches fail to deliver on the price tag

Reviews of the presidential time-pieces sit at an average of 2.7 stars, according to TrustPilot

Politics

2 h. ago ‘He may be watching’: Mamdani on Fox News speaks directly to Trump

New York mayoral contender steps into lion’s den and says he is ‘ready to speak at any time’ to help lower cost of livingZohran Mamdani, the leading candidate to be the next mayor of New York, stepped into the lion’s den on Wednesday when he sat for an interview with Fox News, the rightwing news organization that has spent weeks demonizing him and his democratic socialist goals.Speaking to host Martha MacCallum, Mamdani was asked about funding for his proposals, which include freezing increases on rent-stabilized apartments, providing free buses and offering free childcare – and whether other services would be cut to achieve those goals. Continue reading...

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3 h. ago Six Kings Slam: Carlos Alcaraz hits back at fans' schedule concerns ahead of Saudi exhibition

Six-time major champion will play Taylor Fritz in Saudi semi-final

Events

3 h. ago Rangers next manager candidate 'withdraws' from race leaving clear frontrunner as reason given

Rangers turned down for second time after talks with target

Politics

3 h. ago Cabinet Office denies Cummings' claim government systems were compromised by China

The former No 10 adviser said highly sensitive intelligence material was breached during Boris Johnson’s time in office

Politics

4 h. ago Meghan Markle returns to Instagram with ANOTHER 'short film' about a getaway...after hinting at influencer career

The Duchess of Sussex , 44, today shared a highlights Reel of her time attending Fortune's Most Powerful Women summit in the US capital.

Politics

5 h. ago Jennifer Lopez confronts Howard Stern after years of him trashing her on

Jennifer Lopez made her first-ever appearance on The Howard Stern Show this week - a long time coming after the shock jock spent years taking aim at her looks, talent, and relationships.

Events

5 h. ago Brazilian indigenous chief thanks Charles for shining light on deforestation

The Kayapo ethnic leader said to the King in his native language via a translator that he had waited a long time to speak to him.

Politics

5 h. ago Milan Olympic hockey arena delays may leave NHL stars on untested ice

Main Milan arena won’t host December test eventNew 16,000-seat venue still under constructionWomen’s hockey could open it on eve of GamesForget about thin ice. For now, there’s no ice.With NHL players preparing to return to the Olympics for the first time in more than a decade, construction on the main hockey arena for the Milan-Cortina Games is going down to the wire. Continue reading...

Politics

5 h. ago ‘Prince Andrew believed having sex with me was his birthright’: Virginia Giuffre on her abuse at the hands of Epstein, Maxwell and the king’s brother

In an extract from her posthumous memoir, Virginia Roberts Giuffre remembers the day an ‘apex predator’ recruited her from Mar-a-Lago, aged just 16; how she was trafficked to a succession of wealthy and powerful men, and how everyone knew what was going onI can still remember walking on to the manicured grounds of Mar-a-Lago for the first time. It was early morning – my dad’s shift began at 7am, and I’d caught a ride to work with him. Already the air was heavy and moist, and the club’s 20 acres of carefully landscaped greens and lawns seemed to shimmer.My dad was responsible for maintaining the resort’s in-room air-conditioning units, not to mention its five championship tennis courts, so he knew his way around. I remember he gave me a brief tour before presenting me to the hiring manager, who agreed to take me on. That first day, I was given a uniform – a white polo shirt, emblazoned with the Mar-a-Lago crest, and a short white skirt – and a name tag that said JENNA in all cap...

Politics

5 h. ago Gavin Newsom again denies parole for Manson follower Patricia Krenwinkel

California governor blocks 77-year-old’s parole for second time, saying she ‘poses an unreasonable danger to society’Gavin Newsom this week again denied parole for Patricia Krenwinkel, who has spent more than half a century in prison for her role in the 1969 Tate-LaBianca killings orchestrated by Charles Manson and perpetrated by his followers.Nearly five months after California’s parole board found the 77-year-old suitable for release, the governor on Monday reversed the decisionand said Krenwinkel “currently poses an unreasonable danger to society if released from prison at this time’”. Continue reading...

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6 h. ago What is the chikungunya virus now transmitted in the US for the first time in years?

A mosquito-borne virus more common in South America has been detected in the United States

Politics

6 h. ago Sweden stockpiles food for first time since Cold War as threat from evil Putin looms

Sweden is pushing ahead with plans to strengthen what it calls its 'total defence' strategy by stockpiling food for the first time since the Cold War as fears of a conflict with Russia loom

Events

6 h. ago Remember Monday: 'Eurovision was the best thing we’ve ever done — it’s opened so many doors'

Remember Monday are having the time of their lives since representing the UK at Eurovision earlier this year

Politics

7 h. ago Rain saves England in World Cup clash with Pakistan in Colombo

Pakistan appeared to be cruising towards an adjusted target of 113 when bad weather struck for a second time.

Politics

7 h. ago Madeleine McCann 'Tapas 7' couple speak for first time after 'Fake Maddie's' Christmas message

A court heard that Julia Wandelt has been contacting David and Fiona Payne - who were on holiday with the McCanns when Madeleine went missing - saying she "truly believes" she is their child

Events

7 h. ago NI football hero Pat Jennings memorabilia fetches £400,000 at auction

The final sum is twice what was expected for 165 items including his time at Arsenal and Tottenham.

Economics