Month: January 2025
Badenoch’s department wrote to Treasury after Dyson lobbying over potential tax break
Business department raised issue of patent box benefit after meeting that took place last June, documents show Kemi Badenoch instructed her department to write to the Treasury about a potential tax break after an intervention from Dyson, documents have revealed. In the minutes of a meeting during her time as business secretary last June, seen…
Britain’s ‘oldest’ barrister still loves job at 90
A man thought to be Britain’s oldest practising criminal barrister says he has no intention of retiring any time soon. Noel Philo, who was called to the bar in 1975 and works at Lincoln Crown Court, celebrated his 90th birthday on Christmas Day. “I do feel that through my work, I can do some good…
Nick Clegg leaves Meta ahead of Trump’s return as US president
Former deputy prime minister Sir Nick Clegg is to step down from his current job as president of global affairs at social media giant Meta. In a post on Meta’s Facebook on Thursday, Sir Nick, a former leader of the Liberal Democrats, said he was departing the company after nearly seven years. He will be…
Ruby Franke’s Daughter Details Intense Confrontation After CPS Call
Nearly a year after Ruby Franke was sentenced to four consecutive one to 15 years in prison for child abuse charges, her daughter Shari Franke detailed the events preceding her arrest. Ruby Franke’s daughter is ready to tell her story. Nearly a year after the former parenting influencer was given four consecutive one to 15…
Brothers wanted over alleged Queensland shooting murder of Chloe Mason believed to be camping in NSW
Warrants for the arrest of Codye Thomson and Kaine Thomson-Gleeson have been issued over the killing of 23-year-old in Caboolture Two brothers wanted for an alleged shooting murder north of Brisbane last month are now on the run after they were released after being questioned last month, according to Queensland police. Police named 29-year-old Codye…
Apple to pay $95 million to settle lawsuit accusing Siri of eavesdropping
By The Associated Press Apple has agreed to pay $95 million to settle a lawsuit accusing the privacy-minded company of deploying its virtual assistant Siri to eavesdrop on people using its iPhone and other trendy devices. The proposed settlement filed Tuesday in an Oakland, California, federal court would resolve a 5-year-old lawsuit revolving around allegations…
‘Unimaginable tragedy’ for central Victorian community as three-year-old boy found dead after caravan fire
Police continue investigation into child’s body found after firefighters put out blaze in Boort A regional community is mourning an “unimaginable tragedy” after a three-year-old boy was found dead following a caravan fire. Emergency services were called to Lake View Street in Boort, north-central Victoria, at about 5.50pm on Thursday after reports a caravan had…
Teenager Littler aims for Ally Pally immortality
Littler has become darts’ biggest draw since making his PDC World Championship debut last year In one home video clip, the boy throwing the darts is wearing a nappy. In another, a highchair leans against the wall as he slams them home. In a third, at an age where most children can barely conceive of…
The failed attempt to arrest S Korea president explained
Six hours after South Korean police descended on the home of suspended president Yoon Suk Yeol – and after a sustained standoff with his security team – they called off an attempt to arrest him. “We’ve determined that the arrest is practically impossible,” said the Corruption Investigation Office (CIO), which has been investigating Yoon’s short-lived…
Families of Sicilian mafia victims fear return of freed mobsters
Most of the bosses, released from prison on furlough or for good behaviour, have never disavowed Cosa Nostra Families of victims killed by the Sicilian mafia have expressed fears that more than 20 senior mobsters released over the last three months may now return to the neighbourhoods they once controlled. The majority of these bosses,…
See Who Is Attending the 2025 Golden Globes
From Ariana Grande to Andrew Garfield, these are the celebs attending the 2025 Golden Globes. This year’s Golden Globes will be as star-studded as ever. While Mindy Kaling and Morris Chestnut announced the 2025 nominees on Dec. 9 revealing the night’s contenders, viewers can also expect a whole slew of their favorite celebrities to be in attendance as presenters.…
John Travolta’s Kids Ella & Ben Look Grown Up in Rare Family Photo
John Travolta posted a rare family photo with his and his late wife Kelly Preston’s younger children Ella Bleu and Benjamin Travolta in honor of New Year’s Day. John Travolta will always be devoted to capturing sweet moments with his family. After all, the Grease star shared a loving photo on Instagram with his and…
Heatwave to descend on south-east Australia with temperatures forecast to exceed 40C
Much of south-east Australia will swelter through a heatwave over the weekend that is expected to exceed 40C in some places, bringing extreme fire danger before a cool change comes through. Melbourne was expected to peak at 38C on Saturday, reaching 37C on Sunday and dropping to 22C by Monday as the cool change brings…
The Papers: Sara Sharif’s dad ‘attacked in prison’ and social care ‘shake-up’
Health Secretary Wes Streeting writes in the Guardian that the new commission on adult social care in England will “finally grasp the nettle”. He says it will set the country on the path to building a service which “meets the urgent need of our generation”. The Daily Mirror it is “imperative” that the commission succeeds.…
Why supporters of South Korea’s impeached president Yoon Suk Yeol are flying US flags
The prominence of the US flag at conservative rallies reflects a complex intersection of religion, politics and identity that defines South Korea’s far-right movement As investigators attempted to arrest president Yoon Suk Yeol on Friday morning, his supporters gathered outside the presidential residence waving two national flags: the South Korean Taegukgi alongside the American Stars…
Paige DeSorbo Reacts to Accusation She Cheated on Craig Conover
Summer House star Paige DeSorbo spoke out after a rumor that she cheated on Southern Charm’s Craig Conover surfaced following their split. Paige DeSorbo isn’t exactly charmed by one rumor about her split from Craig Conover. Days after the Giggly Squad podcast host announced that she and the Southern Charm star had broken up after…
2 dead and 18 injured in Southern California plane crash
By The Associated Press FULLERTON, Calif. — Two people died and 18 were injured Thursday when a small plane crashed through the roof of a sprawling furniture manufacturing building in Southern California where at least 200 people were working, police said. The identities of the people who died, and whether they were in the plane…
Names of 425,000 suspected Nazi collaborators published
The names of around 425,000 people suspected of collaborating with the Nazis during the German occupation of the Netherlands have been published online for the first time. The names represent individuals who were investigated through a special legal system established towards the end of World War 2. Of them, more than 150,000 faced some form…
Slovakia threatens to cut benefit for Ukrainians
Slovakia’s Prime Minister Robert Fico has threatened to cut financial support for more than 130,000 Ukrainian refugees as a dispute with Ukraine over Russian gas supplies escalates. On 1 January, Kyiv shut off a pipeline that for decades was used to supply Central Europe with Russian natural gas. Slovakia had been the main entry point…
How to Watch the 2025 Golden Globes and Live From E! Red Carpet
Find out how to watch the 2025 Golden Globe Awards on TV and online and get all the details on E!’s Live From E! red carpet pre-show where we’ll be interviewing this year’s biggest nominees. The new year is starting off golden. That’s because the 2025 Golden Globes are signaling the start of an award…
Wayne Osmond, Brother of Marie and Donny Osmond, Dead at 73
Wayne Osmond, the older brother of Donny Osmond and Marie Osmond and member of the musical family’s groups The Osmond Brothers and The Osmonds, died at 73 after suffering a stroke, per his family. The Osmond family is grieving the loss of one of their own. Wayne Osmond, the brother of Marie Osmond and Donny…
‘I learned to play guitar with one arm after a stroke’
An Inverness man has been able to resume his music career despite suffering a stroke that left him unable to speak or walk – by teaching himself to play the guitar one-handed. Tony Romaine spent seven months in hospital recovering from a stroke that hit him “out of the blue” two years ago. The 49-year-old…
Tom Holland Reveals Why He’ll Quit Hollywood
Tom Holland shared that he plans to step away from his acting career as soon as he starts a family, explaining, “When I have kids, you will not see me in movies anymore.” Tom Holland hopes to go far from home Hollywood. In fact, the Spider-Man: No Way Home star revealed that he plans to…
Two dead after plane hits factory roof near LA
Two people have died and 18 others were injured after a small plane crashed into a commercial building in southern California, officials say. Ten people were taken to hospital with injuries, the Fullerton Police Department said in a post on X on Thursday afternoon. Eight others were treated for injuries and released at the scene.…
Biden honors Liz Cheney and Bennie Thompson with presidential medal
President bestows medals upon congressman and ex-congresswoman who led investigation into Capitol attack Joe Biden has bestowed the second highest civilian medal on the Democratic congressman Bennie Thompson and the Republican former congresswoman Liz Cheney, who led the bipartisan congressional investigation into the deadly 6 January 2021 insurrection at the US Capitol by Donald Trump…
US judicial body rejects request to refer Clarence Thomas to justice department
Request was made after Thomas failed to disclose luxury trips by Texas businessman and GOP donor Harlan Crow A judicial policymaking body on Thursday rejected a request by Democratic lawmakers to refer the conservative US supreme court Justice Clarence Thomas to the Department of Justice to examine claims that he failed to disclose gifts and…
Surfer missing off South Australia’s west coast believed to be victim of shark attack
Witnesses say 28-year-old man from Port Lincoln was attacked just after 7pm on Thursday while surfing south of Streaky Bay on the Eyre Peninsula Emergency crews are searching for the body of a man believed to be the victim of a fatal shark attack in South Australia. 28-year-old Lance Appleby from Port Lincoln was attacked…
Kristen Bell Gives Rare Look at Her & Dax Shepard’s Daughters
Nobody Wants This actress Kristen Bell, who shares daughters Lincoln and Delta with husband Dax Shepard, celebrated the Armchair Expert host’s 50th birthday with adorable pictures of their kids. Kristen Bell’s kids are in a good place—right next to their dad. The Nobody Wants This star—who shares daughters Lincoln, 11, and Delta, 10, with husband…
‘Ripped off’ caravan owners start compensation fight
About 1,200 caravan owners across the UK, many of whom say they feel “ripped off”, are to begin legal action against the holiday parks that sold them. Members of the Holiday Park Action Group (HPAG) are seeking compensation for what they say are unfair increases in annual pitch fees and misleading claims about the value…
Everything to Know About “Catwoman” Jocelyn Wildenstein
Jocelyn Wildenstein, who was dubbed “Catwoman” thanks to her plastic surgeries, died at the age of 84 on Dec. 31. Here’s everything to know about the socialite. Jocelyn Wildenstein has left her mark on the world. The death of the Swiss socialite—who passed away from a pulmonary embolism on Dec. 31 at the age of 84—has sparked renewed interest…
Ministers plan biggest shake-up of adult social care in England for decades
But final report on reforms would not emerge until 2028, which health leaders say is kicking crisis ‘into the long grass’ Ministers are to launch a historic independent commission to reform adult social care, as they warned older people could be left without vital help and the NHS overwhelmed unless a “national consensus” was reached…
‘No one deserves this’: Victims’ families seek answers in New Orleans attack
Just hours before the clock struck midnight on New Year’s Eve, Jack Bech got on a phone call with his older brother Martin – an avid outdoorsman and former football star mostly known to friends and teammates as “Tiger”. Jack, 22, was in Dallas visiting family members, while Tiger, a 28-year-old former Princeton alumnus who…
Missing hiker found in wilderness in Tasmania’s far west
Man in his 50s was reported missing on Thursday night when he failed to return after attempting a walk from Cockle Creek, on the South Coast Track Police have located an interstate hiker who went missing while attempting a solo walk in Tasmania’s far south-west. The man, in his 50s, was reported missing on Thursday…
Back to Basics: Start Over With These Skincare Essentials
These are the products you *actually* need from The Outset, Kora Organics, and more to create a solid skincare routine. The products featured in this article are from brands available in NBCUniversal Checkout. E! makes a commission on purchases. If you feel like your current skincare routine isn’t giving you the results you want, it might…
Social care reforms in pipeline for 2028, say ministers
Proposals on the long-term funding of adult social care in England are unlikely to be delivered before 2028 at the earliest, the government has confirmed. Health and Social Care Secretary Wes Streeting is promising “to finally grasp the nettle on social care reform”, with an independent commission due to begin work in April. But the…
Jennifer Lopez Rocks Bikini in New Year’s Thirst Trap
Jennifer Lopez stripped down to a black bikini and snow boots for a photo while vacationing in Aspen with her 16-year-old twins Max and Emme. See her holiday-themed selfie. Jennifer Lopez is unstoppable when it comes to staying fit. The Hustlers star proved she’s more toned than ever after sharing a selfie of her wearing…
Investigators arrive at official residence of South Korean president Yoon Suk Yeol to arrest him
Yoon, whose supporters are trying to deny access to his home, is under investigation for attempting to impose martial law Investigators in South Korea were reportedly involved in a standoff with a military unit inside the presidential residence as they attempted to arrest the country’s suspended leader Yoon Suk Yeol, weeks after his botched attempt…
Why Simone Biles Might Not Return for 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles
Olympic gymnast Simone Biles, who was named Sports Illustrated’s 2024 Sportsperson of the Year, recently discussed whether she has plans to return to the Olympics for the 2028 Los Angeles Games. This G.O.A.T. may have stuck her landing for the last time. Simone Biles, who won four medals at the 2024 Paris Olympics when she…
Fixing UK social care will be biggest challenge yet for Louise Casey
Troubleshooter for four previous prime ministers is charged with saving troubled national care sector She is the no-nonsense civil servant from Portsmouth who was called upon by four prime ministers to tackle deep-rooted social issues, including rough sleeping, antisocial behaviour, victims’ rights and troubled families. Now Louise Casey has been tasked by a fifth to…
Driver in Las Vegas Cybertruck blast was decorated US army soldier, officials say
Suspect, 37, who authorities believe shot and killed himself before Tesla vehicle detonated, served as Green Beret The person who died when a Tesla Cybertruck packed with explosives burst into flames outside the hotel in Las Vegas part-owned by Donald Trump was a highly decorated US army Green Beret who was deployed twice to Afghanistan,…
Still on the hunt, the FBI shares new details about pipe bombs placed ahead of Jan. 6
Carrie Johnson The FBI is releasing new details about the person who planted pipe bombs in Washington, D.C., on the night before the riot at the U.S. Capitol nearly four years ago, in hopes of solving a long-standing mystery. FBI officials are still trying to identify the individual who placed the devices — which did…
Littler thrashes Bunting to set up Van Gerwen final
Littler is only the seventh player to reach consecutive PDC World Championship finals Teenager Luke Littler thrashed Stephen Bunting 6-1 with a ruthless display to set up a PDC World Championship final against Michael van Gerwen on Friday. The 17-year-old was runner-up last year and is bidding to become the youngest winner of the tournament…
Grenfell firefighters exposed to toxic smoke developed health disorders, study finds
Exclusive: Data from 524 firefighters who risked their lives showed 136 reported life-changing conditions More than a quarter of firefighters exposed to toxic smoke during the Grenfell Tower fire have had long-term health disorders, a study shows. Prof Anna Stec, a world-leading expert in toxicity who co-authored the report, found that most of the firefighters…
Where Vanderpump Rules’ Lala Kent and Katie Maloney Stand
Vanderpump Rules alum Lala Kent spoke out about her past friendship with Katie Maloney after the two had a falling out. Lala Kent and Katie Maloney‘s friendship appears to be as over as 2024. The Vanderpump Rules alum ended the year by SUR-ving the tea on her rift with her longtime costar. “She was like,…
Offset Steps Out With Model in Dubai Amid Cardi B Divorce
Five months after Cardi B filed for divorce from her ex Offset, the Migos rapper was spotted enjoying a shopping spree with model Melanie Jayda in Dubai on New Year’s Eve. Perhaps Offset will be ringing in the new year with a new romance. Amid his ongoing divorce from estranged wife Cardi B, the Migos…
Grieving killer whale who carried calf’s body spotted again with dead baby
Experts say sighting of orca in Puget Sound with second deceased calf is ‘devastating’ for ailing population An apparently grieving killer whale who swam more than 1,000 miles pushing the body of her dead newborn has lost another calf and is again carrying the body, a development researchers say is a “devastating” loss for the…
The oldest living Olympic medal winner, Ágnes Keleti, has died at age 103
By The Associated Press BUDAPEST, Hungary — Ágnes Keleti, a Holocaust survivor and the oldest living Olympic medal winner, has died. She was 103. Keleti died Thursday morning in Budapest, the Hungarian state news agency reported. She was hospitalized in critical condition with pneumonia on Dec. 25. She won a total of 10 Olympic medals…
Venezuela announces $100,000 reward for capture of opposition candidate
Edmundo González Urrutia had fled to Spain after Nicolás Maduro declared victory in July elections Venezuelan authorities have announced a $100,000 reward for information leading to the capture of exiled opposition candidate Edmundo González Urrutia, who insists he beat president Nicolás Maduro at the polls. Police published on social media a photo of the previously…
Ariana Grande Reveals Why She’s Keeping Glinda’s Voice After Wicked
Ariana Grande, who is Golden Globe-nominated for her role in Wicked, explained that some of the voice alterations she made for the film are likely to stay. Ariana Grande’s voice might actually be changed for good. The Wicked star—who is nominated for Best Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role in any Motion…
Pregnant Kylie Kelce Slams Critics Asking Who “the F–k” She Is
Kylie Kelce, who is pregnant with baby No. 4 with husband Jason Kelce, clapped back at critics that asked who “the f–k” she is in the wittiest of ways. Kylie Kelce is reminding her haters that Google is free. The 32-year-old—who is married to former Philadelphia Eagles player Jason Kelce—didn’t hold back when sharing…
‘Cannot stress enough how proud I am’: how Greater Manchester came together to tackle floods
Emergency services turn focus to recovery efforts after major incident declared on New Year’s Day stood down “Some people say the way your year starts is how the year is going to be, so I’m expecting some adventures. I’ll be like Indiana Jones,” said Alina Abroutkouki. The 40-year-old interior designer spent the first night of…
Kanye West Shares Rare Photo With Wife Bianca Censori
Kanye West gave fans a rare look at life with wife Bianca Censori, sharing several photos of the two posing together. Kanye and Bianca have been married since December 2022. Kanye West and Bianca Censori are looking stronger than ever. The “Heartless” singer shared several rare photos of the pair to his Instagram Story Jan. 2, giving fans a glimpse…
Biggest trackway of dinosaur footprints found in Oxfordshire quarry
Cetiosauruses and a megalosaurus are thought to have left prints at trackway dating to nearly 166m years ago Gary Johnson was clearing clay with a digger at the Oxfordshire quarry where he works when he hit an unexpected bump in the limestone surface. “I thought, it’s just an abnormality in the ground,” he said. “But…
Cybertruck driver had likely self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head, sheriff says
By NPR Washington Desk Authorities have identified the driver of the Cybertruck that exploded in front of the Trump hotel in Las Vegas as 37-year-old Master Sgt. Matthew Alan Livelsberger. In a news briefing Thursday afternoon, police say they still don’t have 100 percent confirmation because he was “burned beyond recognition” in the Jan. 1…
Ex-chief prosecutor rejects Musk’s calls for new child abuse inquiry
Nazir Afzal and police whistleblower Maggie Oliver say previous lengthy inquiries were not acted upon A former chief prosecutor and a police whistleblower who uncovered a notorious paedophile gang have hit back at demands from senior Conservatives and the billionaire Elon Musk for a national inquiry into child sexual exploitation. Nazir Afzal, the ex-chief prosecutor…
Meghan announces new Netflix lifestyle show
The Duchess of Sussex has announced a new show on Netflix – which the streaming service describes as a lifestyle show that blends “practical how-to’s and candid conversation”. With Love, Meghan premieres on 15 January and includes eight 30-minute episodes featuring appearances from celebrities such as actress Mindy Kaling and former Suits star Abigail Spencer.…
Person in exploded Cybertruck believed to be elite soldier
The man who rented a Tesla Cybertruck that exploded outside the Trump Hotel in Las Vegas was an active-duty US special forces soldier, officials have confirmed. Las Vegas police have identified Matthew Alan Livelsberger, 37, as the man who rented the vehicle and drove it from Colorado to Las Vegas. Officials said they are fairly…
Vanessa Bryant Proves Daughter Capri Is Kobe Bryant’s Twin in New Pics
Vanessa Bryant shared new clips of her holiday with her and Kobe Bryant’s daughters. See how much their youngest, Capri, resembles her late father. Kobe Bryant’s daughters are growing so fast. Vanessa Bryant shared a peek into her holiday with her and the late NBA star’s daughters Natalia Bryant, 21, Bianka Bryant, 8, and Capri…
Ukrainian soldiers and shopkeepers hold on as Russia’s siege of Pokrovsk tightens
Brian Mann POKROVSK, Ukraine — In the final hours of 2024, the embattled Ukrainian city of Pokrovsk suddenly went dark. Its electric grid, long battered by Russian drones and artillery, failed on Monday for what the city’s military administration said would be the last time. “The past year has been extremely difficult,” local officials said…
Moldovan region Transnistria shuts down its industries after loss of Russian gas
Breakaway territory of 450,000 people suffers painful and immediate hit as Ukraine ends transit agreement The shutdown of Russian gas supplies to Moldova’s breakaway Transnistria region has forced the closure of all industrial companies except food producers. The mainly Russian-speaking territory of about 450,000 people, which split from Moldova in the 1990s as the Soviet…
20 councillors in Nottinghamshire quit Labour over Starmer leadership
Party loses overall control of Broxtowe borough council over claims Labour has abandoned traditional values Twenty councillors at a local authority in Nottinghamshire have quit Labour, saying the party has “abandoned traditional Labour values” under Keir Starmer’s leadership. The move means Labour has lost overall control of Broxtowe borough council, which it gained in 2023,…
Jinger Duggar Shares Daughter’s Relatable Reaction to Their Big Family
Jinger Duggar, who rose to fame with 19 Kids and Counting, shared a sweet question her eldest daughter asked that demonstrates how confusing it is to keep track of all their family members. Jinger Duggar‘s eldest child can’t keep track of all their family members either. The sixth-eldest of Michelle Duggar and Jim Bob Duggar‘s 19 kids…
Embankment of 18th-century canal in Cheshire collapses after flooding
Engineers assess damage as heavy rains cause first major breach of Bridgewater canal since 1970s Engineers are assessing the scale of damage to a canal built more than 250 years ago after flood waters caused a dramatic collapse of part of its elevated embankment in Cheshire. The Bridgewater canal, which was previously used to transport…
Ward wants Red Roses to emulate Lionesses in 2025
Abbie Ward made her senior England debut in 2015 Bristol Bears lock Abbie Ward is full of optimism for 2025 and hopes England can create a legacy by winning the World Cup on home soil. Success on the European stage is becoming a common trend, with England winning the last six editions of the Six…
Tom Brady Calls His Kids the “Loves of His Life” in New Year’s Message
Tom Brady rang in 2025 with a touching tribute to his kids Jack, whose mom is Bridget Moynahan, as well Benjamin and Vivian, whom he shares with Gisele Bündchen. Tom Brady is kicking off 2025 with quite the starting lineup. The former New England Patriots quarterback started the new year by spending time with his…
FBI now says the suspect in the deadly New Orleans truck attack acted alone
By Chandelis Duster , Emma Bowman Shamsud-Din Jabbar, the driver of the pickup truck who plowed into a crowd in New Orleans on New Year’s Day, killing at least 14 people and injuring dozens, acted alone and there is no other threat around the Bourbon Street area, the FBI said Thursday. “We do not assess…
Boy of eight survives five days in lion-inhabited game park
An eight-year-old boy has been found alive after surviving five days in a game park inhabited by lions and elephants in northern Zimbabwe, according to a member of parliament. The ordeal began when Tinotenda Pudu wandered 23 km (14 miles) from home into the “perilous” Matusadona Game Park, said Mashonaland West MP Mutsa Murombedzi on X.…
Jennifer Aniston Reveals Wellness Plan That Helps Her Stay Balanced
Jennifer Aniston recently shared her updated focuses for her health and fitness routine, including what she is prioritizing as she approaches her 56th birthday in February. Jennifer Aniston has a friendly approach to her healthy habits. As the Friends actress approaches her 56th birthday next month, she recently divulged that her wellness routine hasn’t changed…
Meghan Markle Is Whipping Up Her Own Netflix Show: All the Details
Duchess of Sussex Meghan Markle revealed her new cooking series With Love Meghan, teasing her best tips and tricks with an astounding lineup of friends to join her as special guests. Meghan Markle is cooking up something new. After ringing in the new year with a grand return to social media, the Duchess of Sussex…
Removal of waste from site of 1984 Bhopal disaster dismissed as ‘farce’
Indian government accused of PR stunt after moving 337 tonnes of toxic waste that had been held in containers Forty years after one of world’s deadliest industrial disasters struck the Indian city of Bhopal, a cleanup operation has finally begun to remove hundreds of tonnes of toxic waste from the site. However, local campaigners have…
Ex-Traitors player: ‘Beware those who talk too much’
A contestant from last year’s series of The Traitors has revealed her tips on how to spot potential “traitors” as the third series kicked off with some major plot twists. In the BBC hit reality tv show those contestants chosen as “traitors” must secretly “murder” their fellow players, called the “faithfuls”, who aim to detect…
The Dartmouth men’s basketball team ends its attempt to unionize
Leila Fadel NPR’s Leila Fadel asks the president of the local chapter of the Service Employees International Union about why the team is dropping an effort to unionize. LEILA FADEL, HOST: They’d hoped to be the first group of college athletes to negotiate a contract with their school. The Dartmouth men’s basketball team voted to…
Badenoch calls for national inquiry into ‘rape gangs’
Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch has called for a full national public inquiry into the UK’s “rape gangs scandal”. It comes after Home Office minister Jess Phillips rejected Oldham Council’s request for a government-led inquiry into historical child sexual exploitation – saying the council should lead it instead. Her decision, taken in October, was reported by…
Kourtney Kardashian & Travis Barker Kick-Off the New Year With PDA
Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker are continuing to put their love on display in 2025 as they celebrated the new year with some of their signature PDA. New year, same PDA from the Barkers. Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker rang in 2025 with a kiss. The Kardashians star shared a glimpse of her and her…
Dress codes for high-end restaurants may not be as strict as you think they are
By Hosts Many restaurants — even the high-end ones — are ditching dress codes for diners. LEILA FADEL, HOST: Maybe this has happened to you. You go out to eat at a restaurant you haven’t tried before. But you’re not sure about the vibe, so you don’t know what to wear. So you worry, will…
‘Safe zone’ among areas targeted as Israeli airstrikes kill at least 43 in Gaza
Director general of Gaza police among 11 reportedly killed in al-Mawasi encampment, designated a civilian safe zone Israeli airstrikes killed at least 43 Palestinians across the Gaza Strip on Thursday, including 11 people in the sprawling al-Mawasi tent encampment designated as a humanitarian safe zone for civilians. Among those killed in the al-Mawasi strike was…
An ‘Arctic outbreak’ will send a chill through much of the U.S. Here’s how to prepare
By Rachel Treisman The new year is bringing a cold front with it, as multiple blasts of Arctic air are poised to hit much of the United States in the first half of January. “As we round out 2024 and head into 2025, above normal warmth across the eastern half of the U.S. will be…
Abercrombie & Fitch’s Winter Sale: 40% off, Plus 20% with $9 Finds
Upgrade your wardrobe for the new year with these top-rated and bestseller styles — that are also on sale. Our writers and editors independently determine what we cover and recommend. When you buy through our links, E! may earn a commission. Learn more. Whenever a new year starts, I reassess my closet — what works, what…
Agnes Keleti, oldest living Olympic gold medallist, dies at 103
Hungarian gymnast survived persecution of Jews in second world war and won five golds across two Games The world’s oldest living Olympic gold medallist, the Hungarian gymnast Agnes Keleti, who escaped the Holocaust with false identity papers and the Soviet Union’s brutal clampdown on her home country by emigrating to Israel, has died aged 103.…
New Syrian government’s school curriculum changes spark concern
There is concern growing in Syria that the new Islamist-led authorities have already decided on changes to the school curriculum, without the input of the rest of society. The Facebook page of the transitional government’s education ministry has posted the new curriculum for all age groups, which will take on a more Islamic slant, as…
Division titles, wildcards & showdown on NFL final weekend
Lamar Jackson has a divisional title and MVP to play for, while it is winner takes all in Detroit There is still plenty to be decided on the final weekend of the NFL regular season, including the final two play-off places, a couple of division titles and an all-important top seed. The Detroit Lions and…
Tom Holland’s Dietary Confession May Shock Your Senses
Tom Holland revealed the secrets to adjusting his health and wellness routines to prepare for different roles, including how he trained to join the Avengers as Spider-Man. Tom Holland revealed how he maintains his superhero physique. Indeed, the Spider-Man actor shared insight into his health and fitness journey and how his eyebrow-raising diet factors…
Italy presses Iran for immediate release of journalist held in Tehran
Foreign ministry summons ambassador as Cecilia Sala reportedly tells family she sleeps on floor of prison cell Italy’s foreign ministry summoned the Iranian ambassador on Wednesday and urged the immediate release of an Italian journalist held in solitary confinement in Tehran. Cecilia Sala, a 29-year-old freelance journalist for Il Foglio newspaper and a podcaster, reportedly…
¿Conservar o eliminar? La vida en la capital australiana de los cocodrilos
It’s dawn on Darwin Harbour and government ranger Kelly Ewin – whose job is to catch and remove crocodiles – is balancing precariously on a floating trap. Heavy rain clouds from the storm that has recently passed are overhead. The engine of the boat has been cut so now it’s mostly silent – that is,…
Millie Bobby Brown Claps Back at Critics After Sharing New Photo
While Millie Bobby Brown may be best known for her role as Eleven on Stranger Things, she is no longer a child. Find out what she said after several users criticized her current appearance. Millie Bobby Brown wants to remind people she’s no longer eleven. Years old, that is. After the actress, who was that…
Rosita Missoni, Italian fashion designer, dies aged 93
Knitwear designer was regarded as fashion royalty for bringing Italian ready-to-wear industry to global market Rosita Missoni, the esteemed Italian fashion designer who co-founded the eponymous knitwear brand, has died aged 93. Internationally admired for her colourful fashion house, which she established with her husband, Ottavio, in 1953, Missoni came to be regarded as fashion…
Twenty councillors quit Labour in Starmer protest
Twenty councillors have quit Labour in protest at the party’s direction under Sir Keir Starmer. The councillors – from Broxtowe Borough Council in Nottinghamshire – claimed the party had “abandoned traditional Labour values” and criticised policies such as cutting the winter fuel allowance for some pensioners. Council leader Milan Radulovic, who had been a party…
Christina Aguilera Shares Must-See Message After Criticism
Christina Aguilera shared a message for the critics going into the new year, after much chatter about her appearance. Here’s what she’s saying to the haters. Christina Aguilera knows she’s beautiful in every single way. The Grammy winner celebrated the end of her busy 2024 with an inspiring video montage. After a year of constant…
Peter Dutton would need to cap partner visas to make his migration cuts, expert warns
Former immigration official Abul Rizvi believes the current planning level for partner visas is acting as an ‘illegal’ de facto cap The Coalition’s proposed cuts to Australia’s permanent migration would require Peter Dutton to legislate to allow a cap on partner visas, a migration expert has warned. Abul Rizvi, a former deputy secretary of immigration,…
Man dies after car hit pedestrians on Christmas Day
A man who was hurt when a car hit pedestrians in London’s West End on Christmas Day has died. Aidan Chapman, 25, died in hospital on New Year’s Eve from the injuries he sustained, the Met Police said. He was one of four pedestrians hit by a car which was travelling on the wrong side…
Australian airlines more delayed than foreign competitors, but government decides not to nudge laws
Experts say lack of competition in Australia’s airline market is a likely factor behind prevalence of delays More than one in four flights operated by major Australian airlines in 2024 arrived at their destinations late, with local punctuality rates lagging significantly behind average carriers in comparable countries. Experts say a lack of competition in Australia’s…
Jeremy Renner Reflects on Gruesome Snowplow Accident 2 Years Later
Avengers star Jeremy Renner looked back on his January 2023 snowplow accident as he marked the second anniversary of the ordeal, thanking those who helped him throughout his recovery. Jeremy Renner is marking a very special occasion: his “ReBirthday.” That’s how the Avengers star referred to the anniversary of his New Year’s Day 2023 snowplow…
‘He’d be worshipped at Real’ – should Alexander-Arnold leave Liverpool?
Trent Alexander-Arnold What next for Trent Alexander-Arnold? It’s the question that has been asked all season – and now the Liverpool right-back is officially allowed to talk to clubs from abroad, the noise will only get louder. The 26-year-old is, as most football fans will surely know by now, out of contract this summer and…
Japan urges Australians to head off the beaten track as record numbers flood tourist hotspots
About 807,800 Australians visited Japan between January and November this year, nearly 200,000 more than the previous record in 2019 Japan’s tourism board has urged holidaymakers to swap Tokyo and Kyoto for towns in Tohoku and Kanazawa as Australian tourists flood Japan’s cities in record numbers. About 807,800 Australians visited Japan between January and November…
Travis Kelce Reacts to Caitlin Clark’s Mom Turning Into a Swiftie
In a conversation with Travis Kelce and Jason Kelce on their podcast, WNBA star Caitlin Clark revealed that even her mom could not resist staying in Taylor Swift’s lavender haze. Calling all Swifties, Caitlin Clark has recruited a new member. Indeed, after attending Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour at Lucas Oil Stadium last year, the…
GB out of United Cup after Boulter loses to Swiatek
Katie Boulter is ranked 24th in the world after the best season of her career in 2024 Katie Boulter fell agonisingly short of a stunning win over five-time Grand Slam champion Iga Swiatek as Great Britain’s hopes of reaching the United Cup semi-finals were ended by Poland. Boulter, 28, needed victory to send the best-of-three…
UK electricity cleanest ever in 2024, with record 58% from low-carbon sources
UK has more than halved amount of electricity generated from fossil fuels but gas still had largest share at 28% The UK’s electricity was the cleanest it has ever been in 2024, with wind and solar generation hitting all-time highs, according to a report. The analysis by Carbon Brief found that in the past decade…
Socialite Jocelyn Wildenstein’s Cause of Death Revealed
After Jocelyn Wildenstein’s longtime partner Lloyd Klein confirmed her death at age 84, he shared more insight into the hours before her passing. More details about Jocelyn Wildenstein’s death have come to light. The Swiss socialite, who was known for her cosmetically enhanced cat-like look, died hours before her New Year’s celebration, her longtime partner Lloyd Klein…
Elon Musk’s calls for Tommy Robinson release anger Labour MPs
Billionaire ally of Donald Trump also accuses Keir Starmer on X of failing to prosecute child rapists in Oldham Elon Musk has caused anger by calling for the release of Tommy Robinson and accusing Keir Starmer of failing to prosecute child rapists in Oldham in Greater Manchester. The billionaire ally of Donald Trump pinned a…
Isla Fisher Shares Rare Look at Her Life After Sacha Baron Cohen Split
Nearly eight months after Isla Fisher and Sacha Baron Cohen announced their divorce following 13 years of marriage, the Confessions of a Shopaholic star shared a rare message. Isla Fisher is grateful for a fresh start. Just eight months after the Confessions of a Shopaholic star and Sacha Baron Cohen shared they were divorcing following…