How Early Could Life Have Emerged in the Universe?
Life May Have Emerged a Cosmic Eyeblink after the Big Bang New simulations suggest that habitable worlds could have begun forming only 200 million years after the big bang By Conor Feehly edited by Lee Billings An artist’s impression of some of the universe’s first stars, thought to have formed about 100 million years after […]
Starting with Rep. Al Green, Democrats protest against Trump’s speech to Congress
By Elena Moore , Deirdre Walsh NPR is bringing you the latest from President Trump’s address to a joint session of Congress. For more updates, get our or listen to The NPR Politics Podcast. Texas Democratic Rep. Al Green was removed from the House chamber after heckling President Trump during his first address to a joint session of […]
UK prime minister unveils steps toward a Ukraine peace deal, urges US cooperation
Juliana Kim British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Sunday laid out a framework for a plan to end Russia’s war in Ukraine — one where Europe will lead the charge for securing peace — while still relying heavily on U.S. backing. The proposal is the result of emergency talks held by European leaders in London […]
Europe Races to Repair a Split Between the U.S. and Ukraine
Russia-Ukraine War European leaders pledge to assemble a “coalition of the willing” to develop a plan for ending Ukraine’s war with Russia, which they hope could win the backing of a skeptical President Trump. transcript By Mark Landler and Stephen Castle Reporting from London European leaders raced on Sunday to salvage Ukraine’s ruptured relationship with […]
UK, France and Ukraine agree to work on ceasefire plan for Russia’s war in Ukraine
By The Associated Press LONDON — Britain, France and Ukraine have agreed to work on a ceasefire plan to present to the United States, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said Sunday as he prepared to host a summit of European leaders to discuss ending the war. The summit has been overshadowed by the extraordinary scolding […]
Ukraine launches surprise operation in Kursk region, according to reports
Footage purports to show Ukrainian armoured columns advancing towards village of Bolshoe Soldatskoe Video showed Ukrainian armoured columns advancing across snowy fields towards the village of Bolshoe Soldatskoe, north-east of the Ukrainian-held Russian town of Sudzha. The scale of the Sunday morning operation was not immediately clear. There were unconfirmed reports Ukrainian troops had captured…
‘Don’t feed the troll’: German chancellor responds to Elon Musk comments
World’s richest man has been voicing support for Germany’s far-right AfD party while insulting its current leaders When the German chancellor, Olaf Scholz, was asked in an interview about the barrage of insults being directed at him and other German leaders by Elon Musk, the world’s richest man, his reply was: “Don’t feed the troll.”…
Musk’s grooming gangs attack on Phillips ‘disgraceful smear’
Elon Musk’s attack on Jess Phillips’ handling of grooming gangs is a “disgraceful smear,” Health Secretary Wes Streeting has said. It came after Phillips rejected a request for the government to lead a public inquiry into child sexual exploitation in Oldham – which sparked calls from the Conservatives and Reform UK for a national inquiry…
Uniqlo, Gymshark and Lush stop hiring UK workers via gig economy apps
TUC criticise retailers for endangering workers’ rights by using apps such as YoungOnes and Temper Lush, Uniqlo and Gymshark have stopped using freelance retail workers hired through apps such as YoungOnes and Temper, after unions criticised the gig economy companies. The TUC wrote to the retailers urging them to stop using freelance retail workers amid…
Ukraine launches new offensive in Russia’s Kursk region
Ukraine has launched a fresh offensive in Russia’s Kursk region, the Russian Defence Ministry says. In a statement, the military said efforts to destroy the Ukrainian attack groups are ongoing. Officials in Ukraine have also suggested an operation is under way. Ukraine first launched its incursion into Russia’s Kursk region in August last year, seizing…
Revisit Kylie Jenner and Timothée Chalamet’s Golden Globes Hard Launch
After months of dating speculation, Kylie Jenner and Timothée Chalamet had the most cinematic hard launch possible at the 2024 Golden Globes—see every moment from their iconic night out. Kylie Jenner and Timothée Chalamet are publicly very private about their nearly two-year romance. That’s why their joint outing at the 2024 Golden Globes was such…
Race to replace Justin Welby begins as archbishop formally steps down
Appointing new archbishop of Canterbury likely to take months after Welby’s resignation over abuse scandal Justin Welby will relinquish his role as archbishop of Canterbury at midnight on Monday, formally starting the firing gun in the search for a new de facto leader of the Church of England and the global Anglican church. The process…
Filth and frolics – how pointy shoes once caused moral outrage in London
Perhaps one of the oddest moral panics – a fear that some evil threatens the wellbeing of society – was one that arose in medieval times. Fashionable pointy-toed shoes called poulaines were alleged to promote sexual deviancy and, as a resulting sanction from God, were blamed for bringing about the plague. The long points were…
Israel’s Military Pounds Gaza as Pressure Mounts for Cease-fire
Middle East Crisis Gaza’s health ministry said that 88 people had been killed over the past day. Israeli and Hamas officials have been holding indirect cease-fire talks via mediators in Qatar. By Hiba Yazbek Reporting from Jerusalem Dozens of Israeli strikes pounded the Gaza Strip over the weekend as Israeli and Hamas officials resumed indirect…
Getting your steps in can reduce depression, research finds
By Ronnie Cohen Feeling down? Taking a walk could help, new research shows. The more steps we take, the less likely we are to feel depressed, according to a JAMA Network Open paper published in December. Researchers analyzed 33 studies examining the movements of nearly 100,000 adults using smartphones, pedometers and other fitness trackers. Those…
Prisoner who took MoJ to court says he remains in isolation 20 months later
Kevan Thakrar still awaits judgment after case alleging unlawful solitary confinement was heard in April 2023 A prisoner who brought a legal challenge in April 2023 alleging he had been held in solitary confinement in England for more than two years has said he remains in isolation 20 months later because the judge has not…
Liverpool v Manchester United on ‘at this stage’
There was overnight snow across much of the north-west of England Liverpool say “every effort” is being made to ensure Sunday afternoon’s Premier League match against Manchester United at Anfield goes ahead. A safety meeting was held at the ground on Sunday morning to assess the weather and travel conditions following overnight snow in the…
Rwanda-backed rebels seize key town in DR Congo
Rebel forces backed by Rwanda have captured the town of Masisi in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo, according to various reports. This is the second town seized by the M23 group in as many days in the mineral-rich North Kivu province. The group has taken control of vast swathes of eastern DR…
On the Run, a Hit Man Gives One Last Confession
Edgar Matobato says he killed again and again for former President Rodrigo Duterte of the Philippines. Now he’s trying to stay alive to testify. Edgar Matobato says he killed again and again for former President Rodrigo Duterte of the Philippines. Now he’s trying to stay alive to testify. Edgar Matobato, a member of a death…
Detectorist unearths warrior’s gold scabbard stud
A tiny Sutton Hoo-era gold and garnet mount for an Anglo-Saxon warrior’s sword belt has been found during a metal detecting event. Treasure expert Helen Geake described the find as one of “probably less than a dozen in the country” and “only the fifth” on the British Museum’s Portable Antiquities database. The late 6th to…
In Damascus, Syrians Reclaim Spaces and Freedoms After al-Assad’s Fall
Syria’s Civil War Residents of Syria’s capital are picnicking on a once-forbidden mountaintop and trading openly in dollars and imported Nescafe. They say the city seems theirs again. Residents of Syria’s capital are picnicking on a once-forbidden mountaintop and trading openly in dollars and imported Nescafe. They say the city seems theirs again. Mount Qasioun,…
Woman had eight organs removed in cancer treatment
A woman who had eight organs removed after being diagnosed with a rare cancer has returned to work. Faye Louise, from Horsham, West Sussex, began planning her own funeral after doctors found a tumour in her appendix in 2023. But after “the mother of all surgeries”, she said she was cancer free and able to…
Heavy snow disrupts travel in England and Wales as airports close runways
Forecast of freezing rain to follow raises fears of treacherous conditions, with road and rail also affected Heavy overnight snow in Wales and northern England is causing travel disruption as the new year gets off to a frosty start. Two amber weather warnings from the Met Office have been put in place in England and…
Hamas releases video of Israeli hostage Liri Albag as ceasefire talks resume
Hamas has released a video showing a 19-year-old Israeli captive, as indirect talks between the group and Israel on a ceasefire and hostage release deal resume in Qatar. The footage shows Liri Albag calling for the Israeli government to reach a deal. She was taken hostage along with six other female conscript soldiers at the…
New York becomes first US city with congestion charge
The first congestion charge scheme for vehicles in the US is being introduced in New York City on Sunday. Car drivers will pay up to $9 (£7) a day, with varying rates for other vehicles. The congestion zone covers an area south of central park, taking in well known sites such as the Empire State…
Curb extremism now or face new terrorist threats, Labour warned
Experts say measures announced so far are not enough to turn the tide Labour must reverse years of political failure on extremism to stop it fuelling more disorder, violence and terrorism in Britain, leading figures have said. Neil Basu, the former head of counter-terrorism policing, and Dame Sara Khan, previously the government’s counter-extremism tsar, warned…
Nigel Farage claims Reform can win power – but how realistic is that?
Find yourself in a marquee on a Saturday afternoon where there’s a bar with wine and beer, gags being cracked, and speeches being made and you might think it’s a wedding. But the marquee at Chelmsford City Racecourse on Saturday was packed with more than 1,000 people who had turned up to a Reform UK…
New year, new deal: the buyout boom poised to take over City lawyers’ lives
Around-the-clock work will be commonplace to tackle an M&A surge fuelled by tax changes, activist investors … and the Trump factor Whether they’re on skis or a sunlounger, there is no beach, mountain or fireside that can spare lawyers from the urgent calls of zealous, dealmaking executives and private equity bosses. After a breathless 2024,…
Venezuela opposition leader Edmundo González embarks on international tour
By The Associated Press BUENOS AIRES, Argentina — Venezuelan opposition leader Edmundo González, who the United States recognized as the winner of last year’s presidential election, kicked off an international tour on Saturday that will take him to Washington just days before President Nicolás Maduro is set to be sworn in for a third term…
Cash incentives for GPs under Labour’s radical plan to cut NHS waiting lists
Doctors will be given £20 each time they consult with a specialist to see if there is an alternative to hospital visits GPs will be offered financial incentives to discuss with specialists whether patients can be treated outside hospital, under radical plans to cut NHS waiting lists. Doctors will be given £20 each time they…
South Korean protesters brave cold to demand Yoon’s ouster as detention deadline looms
By The Associated Press SEOUL, South Korea — Hundreds of South Koreans, bundled up against freezing temperatures and snow, rallied overnight into Sunday near the residence of impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol, calling for his ouster and arrest, as authorities prepared to renew their efforts to detain him over his short-lived martial law decree. Dozens…
Invasion Day marcher stripped of $800,000 compensation as police duty of care ruling overturned
Laura Cullen was among 5,000 people at a 2017 Sydney protest when she was knocked down and injured as NSW police tried to arrest a man A landmark legal ruling that set out the duty of care New South Wales police owe people attending protests has been overturned on appeal, stripping an Invasion Day marcher…
Australia race to victory and series win over India
This video can not be played Australia beat India to claim series victory Border-Gavaskar Trophy: Fifth Test, day three, Sydney India 185 (Pant 40; Boland 4-31, Starc 3-49) & 157 (Pant 61; Boland 6-45) Australia 181: (Webster 57; Siraj 3-51, Krishna 3-42) & 162-4 (Head 34 not out, Webster 39 not out) Australia win by…
The Golden Globes are Sunday night. Here’s five things to look for
By The Associated Press After a rocky few years and the disbanding of the Hollywood Foreign Press Association, the Golden Globes have seemingly stabilized. Now the question is: Can they still put on a good show? The 82nd Golden Globes, beginning Sunday night at 8 p.m. EST, will hope to rekindle some of the frothy…
William’s ‘sorrow over pal’s death’ and ‘bleak midwinter’
The Sunday Telegraph is among the front pages to feature a picture of Edward Pettifer, the British man killed in the attack in New Orleans on New Year’s Day. He was the stepson of a former nanny to Prince William and Prince Harry. “Wills’ sorrow at Brit terror death,” is the Sunday People’s headline, while…
‘Eyewatering’ £100m spent on repairs in Scotland’s ‘ferry fiasco’ over past decade
Government plans for publicly funded operator CalMac have been mired in controversy, with replacement vessels delayed and costs spiralling Almost £100m has been spent over the past decade on repairs for eight of the largest publicly owned ferries in Scotland. The figure has been described as “eye-watering” by Sue Webber, transport spokesperson for the Scottish…
After bruising election loss, what next for Kamala Harris?
Exactly two months after her election loss to Donald Trump, Vice-President Kamala Harris will preside over the certification of her own defeat. As president of the Senate, on Monday she will stand at the House Speaker’s rostrum to lead the counting of Electoral College votes, officially cementing her rival’s triumph two weeks before he returns…
Tourism agency deletes ‘pristine swimming spot’ post about unpatrolled beach on Mornington Peninsula
Video removed as Life Saving Victoria carries out 145 rescues – ‘We don’t remember when we’ve been that busy’ Victoria’s tourism agency has removed a social media post that described an unpatrolled ocean beach on the Mornington Peninsula as a “pristine swimming spot” amid almost 150 rescues on the state’s beaches on Saturday. Number 16…
Farage defends Musk after grooming gangs posts
Nigel Farage has defended Elon Musk after the billionaire attacked the UK government’s response to grooming gangs on X, the social media platform he owns. In a series of posts over several days, Musk suggested Sir Keir Starmer failed to prosecute gangs and said Home Office minister Jess Phillips “deserves to be in prison”. It…
How Emilia Perez and More Could Break Golden Globes Records
Emilia Perez‘s Karla Sofía Gascón, The Apprentice‘s Sebastian Stan and The Bear‘s Ayo Edebiri are just some of the stars who could break a record at the 2025 Golden Globes on Jan. 5. Find out how. These nominees are going for the gold. After all, the competition at the 2025 Golden Globes is fierce, with multiple…
Severe winter storm puts much of US on high alert
Tens of millions of Americans are bracing for a huge winter storm that could bring the heaviest snowfall and coldest temperatures in over a decade. The storm, which started in the middle of the US, will move east in the next couple of days, the National Weather Service (NWS) said. Parts of the US not…
Melbourne fire that destroyed Forty Winks store could have been arson, police say
More than 95 firefighters and 26 trucks deployed to Nunawading, with dozens of nearby residents evacuated Fire crews remain at the scene of a blaze that destroyed a Melbourne mattress store, with investigations likely to continue well into Sunday night after the fire was deemed a suspected arson attack. Emergency crews responded to several calls…
‘Never seen this in my life’ – was ‘bizarre’ penalty harsh on Arsenal?
This video can not be played ‘Do fans want to see these given?!’ MOTD pundits on Brighton penalty Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta bemoaned a penalty decision he called “bizarre” as his side’s Premier League title challenge suffered a setback at Brighton. The second-placed Gunners looked on course to claim a precious three points on the…
Southern Ocean winds to break stifling heatwave baking Australia’s south-east
Front dragging warm air from the Pilbara brings ‘particularly hot’ weather to SA, NSW, Victoria and Tasmania Winds from the Southern Ocean will bring relief on Monday to parts of south-eastern Australia sweltering through a three-day heatwave. A heatwave warning for South Australia, New South Wales, Victoria and Tasmania was issued by the Bureau of…
Our culture isn’t fantasy – so stop misusing it for mystical books
A Court of Thorn and Roses, also known as ACOTAR is the TikTok-viral fantasy book series which took the genre by storm in 2024. But with character names including Rhysand, Gwyneth, Alis and Morrigan, it seems American author Sarah J Maas drew inspiration far from home. Dubbed “the Tolkien effect”, after the author of the…
75 Hard: Is the TikTok fitness challenge really worth it?
When you think of new year’s resolutions, a 75-day workout might not top the list. But that’s what’s going viral this year as people take to TikTok to document their progress. First, the ground rules: you stick to a healthy diet with no cheat meals or alcohol. Plus on each of the 75 days, you…
Austria’s chancellor to quit as coalition talks collapse
Austria’s Chancellor Karl Nehammer says he will resign in the coming days, both as chancellor and party leader, after talks about forming a coalition government collapsed. The chancellor said his party – the conservative People’s Party (ÖVP) – and the Social Democrats had failed to agree on key issues. The liberal Neos, another party involved…
Zendaya and Timothée Chalamet among stars gathering for Golden Globes
The Golden Globe Awards take place later, with Emilia Pérez, Conclave, Anora and The Brutalist in the running for the top prizes. Film acting nominees include Zendaya, for tennis drama Challengers, and Timothée Chalamet for his starring role in Bob Dylan biopic A Complete Unknown. Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande are both up for their…
Washington Post cartoonist quits after satire aimed at owner Bezos rejected
A Pulitzer Prize-winning cartoonist has resigned from the Washington Post after the newspaper refused to publish a cartoon satirical of its billionaire owner Jeff Bezos. Ann Telnaes, a long-time Washington Post cartoonist, created a cartoon of Mr Bezos and other tycoons kneeling before a statue of President-elect Donald Trump. She said the paper’s refusal to…
Fears for hiker in ‘bloody tough country’ as Kosciuszko search enters day 11
Hot and humid conditions increase difficulty of finding Hadi Nazari, 23, after he failed to show up at campsite More specialist rescue crews have joined the search for a bushwalker missing in dense and challenging terrain for 11 days. As many as 50 specialist search operators from across New South Wales have been deployed to…
Italy’s Prime Minister Visits Trump in Mar-a-Lago
Trump Transition Giorgia Meloni, the Italian prime minister, joins just a handful of other world leaders who have been to the president-elect’s Florida estate since his victory. By Emma Bubola Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni of Italy has gone to Mar-a-Lago to visit President-elect Donald J. Trump for an informal meeting being held on Saturday, three…
Director Jeff Baena’s Cause of Death Revealed
Los Angeles officials have released more details about the death of director Jeff Baena, Aubrey Plaza’s husband. More details about the death of director Jeff Baena, husband of actress Aubrey Plaza, have been revealed. The 47-year-old, who was also a screenwriter, died by suicide, according to Los Angeles medical examiner records, viewed by E! News.…
NHS App upgrade to give patients more choice over treatment
Plans for an upgraded NHS App to allow more patients in England to book treatments and appointments will be part of a package of measures unveiled by the government on Monday. The changes will allow patients who need non-emergency elective treatment to choose from a range of providers, including those in the private sector. Ministers…
Slicing veggies, baking cakes – will Meghan’s rebrand work?
It’s the picture of domestic bliss. The Duchess of Sussex, picking flowers, slicing veggies and decorating cakes in a trailer for her new Netflix show. There’s also a scene where she harvests honey, and hugs her husband, Prince Harry. Meghan, it appears, has rebranded herself. Her new look is described by public relations expert Chloe…
Ariana Grande Thanks “Friends Botox and Juvéderm” in Awards Speech
While accepting an award at the 2025 Palm Springs International Film Festival, Ariana Grande made a joked referencing cosmetic procedures. Ariana Grande uttered two names familiar to much of the Hollywood community after winning her first award of the new year. Upon her acceptance of the Rising Star Award at the 2025 Palm Springs International…
The year China’s famous road-tripping ‘auntie’ found freedom
Sixty-year-old Chinese grandmother Su Min had no intention of becoming a feminist icon. She was only trying to escape her abusive husband when she hit the road in 2020 in her white Volkswagen hatchback with a rooftop tent and her pension. “I felt like I could finally catch my breath,” she says, recalling the moment…
TikTok knew its livestreaming feature allowed child exploitation, state lawsuit alleges
Company’s own inquiry found money laundering and children performing sexualized acts for digital currency TikTok has long been aware that its video livestream feature has been misused to harm children, according to newly revealed details in a lawsuit brought against the social media company by the state of Utah. Those harms include child sexual exploitation…
Snow and freezing rain sweep UK with amber warnings in place
Parts of the UK are bracing for considerable disruption as heavy snow and freezing rain hit the country, with amber weather warnings now in force. Areas of northern England, the Midlands and Wales are forecast to be among the worst hit as wintry weather pushes northwards throughout the night, possibly bringing 20-40cm (7.8-15.7in) of snow…
‘We’ve been at this rodeo before’: gun-safety groups prepare for second Trump term
With ‘the best friend gun owners have ever had in the White House’ to return, gun-safety groups eye state level actions Donald Trump’s imminent return to Washington has put gun-safety groups on high alert, as the president-elect once described himself as “the best friend gun owners have ever had in the White House”. Emma Brown,…
Man Utd ‘too anxious, too afraid’ – Amorim
Manchester United have not won any of their past eight league away games against Liverpool – drawing four and losing four Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim says his players are “too anxious, too afraid” and that his team’s poor form has taken its toll on him. United head to leaders Liverpool on Sunday (16:30 GMT)…
Southern Australia swelters through third day of heatwave as fire risk increases
BoM issues heatwave warning for SA, NSW, Victoria and Tasmania, with temperatures set to reach the 40s in some parts of the country on Sunday All eyes are on a bushfire in Victoria that has been raging for weeks as southern Australia swelters through a three-day heatwave. Hot conditions are expected to continue on Sunday…
Liverpool offer Alexander-Arnold £78m deal – Sunday’s gossip
Liverpool offer Trent Alexander-Arnold £78m contract, Paris St-Germain want Aston Villa’s Jhon Duran, Napoli negotiating loan move for Federico Chiesa. Liverpool have offered England right-back and Real Madrid target Trent Alexander-Arnold, 26, a five-year contract worth £78m. (Mirror), external Paris St-Germain are set for talks with Aston Villa over a cash-plus-player swap deal involving France…
Angelina Jolie Joined by Daughter Zahara at Palm Springs Film Festival
Angelina Jolie brought along her and ex-husband Brad Pitt’s eldest daughter Zahara as her date to the Palm Springs International Film Festival four days after the former couple settled their divorce. Angelina Jolie made the 2025 Palm Springs International Film Festival a family affair. The Oscar winner brought along her and ex-husband Brad Pitt‘s eldest daughter…
Is Europe dream a reality for Bournemouth?
When Bournemouth stunned Manchester United at Old Trafford last month, their fans were singing about European qualification. The Cherries have never played continental football, but the dream has every chance of becoming a reality as they continued their impressive form with victory against Everton on Saturday. The win extended their unbeaten run in the Premier…
Covid and flu rates rise across the US, according to the CDC
Less than half of Americans planned to get Covid vaccine in 2024, and slightly more than half planned to get flu shot The amount of acute respiratory illness causing Americans to seek healthcare is at a high level, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). In an update issued on Friday, the…