17 h. ago Sex trafficking 'monsters' targeting children from care homes in holiday hotspot

Children have been vanishing from care homes in the Canary Islands, sparking an international search as Spanish police target a 'monster' sex trafficking network

Society

21 h. ago Iran to boycott World Cup draw over lack of visa for federation president

Iran among nations under restrictions issued by TrumpSnub for Washington event deemed ‘unrelated to sport’Iran are to boycott next week’s World Cup draw in Washington after the president of the country’s football federation was denied a visa to enter the United States.A spokesperson for the Iranian football federation (FFIRI) described the decision to reject the visa application as “unrelated to sport” and the move raises the prospect of Iran withdrawing from the tournament altogether. Continue reading...

Politics

23 h. ago This Spanish coast shines brightest in winter – and flights are just £40

On a family break to the Spanish coast, Robin McKelvie discovers Andalusia’s rich history, fine dining and luxury lodgings away from the summertime crowds

Economics

26 h. ago UK Championship Snooker 2025: Prize money, full first round draw, schedule, when are John Higgins and Ronnie O'Sullivan playing?

One of the biggest snooker tournaments of the year gets underway this weekend.

Politics

3 d. ago Fury as filthy waterways 'blamed on animals' instead of shameless water firms

The row comes as the Environment Agency published its annual bathing water classifications which revealed some of Britain’s best-loved holiday hotspots are now a no-go for paddling

Politics

4 d. ago Scotland at the European Curling Championships 2025: Tuesday draw, who Scotland are playing, results, how to watch on TV

It’s day four at the European Curling Championships.

Politics

4 d. ago World Rugby announce final rankings for 2025 and World Cup draw

We now know the World Rugby rankings and seedings for the 2027 World Cup draw next week

Sport

4 d. ago UK tourists warned as Spain issues weather alerts for holiday hotspots

Amber and yellow warnings are in force for Menorca, Mallorca and Empordà

Events

4 d. ago easyJet sale includes £15.99 flights to 'Europe's Hawaii' with 19C January weather

The island's microclimate means daytime highs hover around 19C in January, making it a great winter sun destination, and those seeking winter sun can find cheap flights if they visit in January

Economics

5 d. ago Today at the European Curling Championships 2025: Monday draw, who Scotland are playing, results, how to watch on TV

It’s day three at the European Curling Championship.

Politics

5 d. ago The surprise UK destination rapidly becoming a golf holiday hotspot

Beautiful beaches, swanky new hotels and a World Heritage Site - what’s not to like about this seaside destination?

Politics

5 d. ago PDC World Darts Championship draw: How to watch for free as Luke Littler learns opponent

The draw for the 2025/26 PDC World Darts Championship takes place today, with defending champion Luke Littler set to learn his fate ahead of the tournament

Politics

7 d. ago Mallorca tornado terror as twister strikes just yards from holiday hotspot beach

This is a breaking news story - please refresh for updates.

Events

7 d. ago I visited the ‘secret’ holiday hotspot that is finally becoming popular – with loads of award

THERE'S a county in England that's been my secret holiday hotspot since I was a child - and now it's finally getting the recognition it deserves. I love a trip to Lincolnshire, which has something for everyone, whether you love castles, coastline, charming cobbled streets or grand country houses. So it came as no surprise...

Events

8 d. ago 19 best cruise deals for 2025/26: Top Black Friday offers on cheap winter sun and summer cruises

Come sail away with some of these great cruise deals for Black Friday and beyond

Economics

8 d. ago Ryanair is ending flights to popular winter sun islands blaming 'rising costs'

The six routes to the islands, which have been growing in popularity as winter sun destinations, will be cancelled from March 2026 with the budget airline citing issues such as rising air traffic control costs

Politics

8 d. ago EasyJet launching five new routes for Scotland next summer including holiday hotspots

Popular airline easyJet is expanding their range of flights from Glasgow Airport, offering four new services to 'dream' destinations starting next year

Politics

8 d. ago Football Daily | Fifa bingo! World Cup playoff draw checks all boxes as Irelands and Wales plot paths

Sign up now! Sign up now! Sign up now? Sign up now!An audience full of middle-aged and elderly men almost certainly preoccupied with what’s for lunch? Check. Constant reminders that football unites the world? Check. A charming hostess and former Miss Switzerland, Melanie Winiger? Check. Numerous ornate plinths bearing see-through bowls, a trophy or a football. Check. More montages from World Cups passim than were strictly necessary? Check. A dizzying array of acrylic multi-coloured draw balls? Check. “Fifa legends” Christian Karembeu, Marco Materazzi and Martin Dahlin? Checkity-check-check. A shiny floor? Check. Fifa competition manager Manolo Zubiria explaining protocol? Check. Self-important claptrap from an increasingly obsequious and craven “haunted cue-ball” Fifa president? Check.I was 34, I’d spent nine years at Arsenal and there had been a fair amount of discussions with the club. I wanted to go back to France with my family. There were deteriorated relationships with people ...

Sport

8 d. ago World Cup 2026 playoffs draw: Wales v Bosnia and Herzegovina, Czechia v Republic of Ireland, Italy v Northern Ireland – live

Live updates as the draw is made in SwitzerlandWho has qualified | European tables | Mail BillyTell us: have you bought tickets for the World Cup?Here is some reading on how Republic of Ireland, Wales and Northern Ireland made it into the playoffs. Plus a bonus Scotland match report after they sealed the place at the World Cup in dramatic style.“As an ROI supporter, I hope we get a home match against a theoretically weaker side,” writes Martin. “I dream of beating Spain in the final. I fear it’s all going to end in tears, starting about an hour from now.” Continue reading...

Politics

8 d. ago Topless postcards & willy bottle openers could be BANNED in woke crackdown on ‘sexual souvenirs’ on top holiday island

SEXUAL souvenirs are on the chopping block in Majorca after being branded "sexist". The holiday hotspot's left-wing party is pushing for an island-wide ban that would follow the lead of popular Spanish resort of Benidorm. Unides Podem labelled mementos in the shape of penises, breasts and other erogenous regions as "sexist and vulgar". Campaigners raised the...

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