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Justin Trudeau: Canadian politicians react as prime minister announces plan to resign – live
Justin Trudeau has said he will step down as Canada’s prime minister after his party has finds a new leader, a decision that in effect brings an end to nearly a decade in power. Here’s a recap of today’s developments: Trudeau said he will stay on as prime minister until a new leader of the…
Once the fresh face of progressive politics, Trudeau’s era comes to an end
For months now, Canada’s Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has been asked variations of the same question: “Will you step down?” But though he vowed to stay on as Liberal Party leader – despite deepening frustrations amongst voters and a political rival surging in the polls – even the self-described “fighter” could not withstand the growing…
Night owl or early bird? Here’s how your inner clock impacts your health
Tonya Mosley Did the holidays mess up your sleep patterns? Maybe you stayed up late ringing in the new year, or changed time zones while traveling. Science journalist Lynne Peeples says the body’s circadian rhythms are sensitive to many different types of changes — but especially to sunlight. In her new book, The Inner Clock:…
Reports of optimism about Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal
US secretary of state says he is confident agreement can be reached in renewed push before Donald Trump takes office Israel and Hamas appear to be edging closer towards a ceasefire and hostage release deal that could bring the bloodshed in the Gaza Strip to an end amid reports of optimism among decision makers. The…
How Anfield’s Alexander-Arnold toxicity came to a head
This video can not be played Slot admits Alexander-Arnold ‘not at best’ against ‘outstanding’ Fernandes The power of the Anfield crowd is well documented in football – on so many occasions over the years, Liverpool have been roared to famous victories by their supporters. During Sunday’s 2-2 draw with arch-rivals Manchester United, though, a subdued…
French magazine Charlie Hebdo marks decade since deadly gun attack with special issue
Exactly 10 years after the jihadist gun-attack that killed most of its editorial staff, France’s Charlie Hebdo has put out a special issue to show its cause is still kicking. Things changed for France on 7 January 2015, marking in bloodshed the end of all wilful naivety about the threat of militant Islamism. Brothers Said…
Ali Wong Used a Curling Iron on Her Jaw-Dropping Golden Globes Dress
Ali Wong’s look for the 2025 Golden Globes called for a creative solution to provide its finishing touches ahead of her big win for Ali Wong: Single Lady. Ali Wong and her team had to come up with a creative solution to complete her 2025 Golden Globes look. The comedian made a fashion statement at the…
Pope Appoints Nun to Lead Vatican Department
Sister Simona Brambilla was appointed as the prefect of a Vatican office that oversees religious orders, but she may not be alone at the top. By Elisabetta Povoledo Pope Francis on Monday appointed Sister Simona Brambilla to head the Vatican office that oversees religious orders for both men and women — including more than a…
Canada’s Justin Trudeau says he will resign as party leader and prime minister
By Bill Chappell Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced plans to resign on Monday after loud calls from within his own party to step down. Ending weeks of speculation, Trudeau said he will no longer lead his Liberal Party but will remain in office until a successor is selected. “I intend to resign as party…
Foreign Office refused to give us details about Briton jailed in Saudi, family say
Ahmed al-Doush has been held for more than four months without charge and has been given no reason for his arrest The family of a British national held in a Saudi jail without charge for more than four months have spoken about his alleged maltreatment, including the refusal of the UK Foreign Office for two…
Zendaya and Tom Holland Are Engaged
After Zendaya sparked Tom Holland engagement speculation at the 2025 Golden Globes, the Spider-Man costars are reportedly set to tie the knot. Zendaya and Tom Holland‘s romance has reached new heights: They’re engaged. Nearly four years after the pair—who played fated love interests in the most recent Spider-Man installments—went public with their off-screen romance, they’re soaring…
Siddiq refers herself for probe by standards adviser
Treasury Minister Tulip Siddiq has referred herself to the PM’s standards adviser after controversy over her links to her aunt’s political movement in Bangladesh. It comes after the minister was named last month in an investigation into claims her family embezzled infrastructure funding in the country. Siddiq had faced growing calls for an investigation after…
At least 4 people are dead as massive snowstorm creates dangerous travel conditions
By Chandelis Duster , Ayana Archie There have been hundreds of calls for help on the highways and thousands of stranded cars from Kansas to Virginia since Saturday, including a car pileup in Illinois. In Kansas, where blizzard warnings had been issued across the state over the weekend, at least three people have died in…
Why is Canada’s Justin Trudeau stepping down as prime minister?
Fifty-three-year-old has been under pressure to quit for some time amid economic malaise and political scandal After nearly a decade in power, Justin Trudeau has said he intends to step down as prime minister. The 53-year-old politician, who rose to become prime minister in November 2015 on the promise of hope and revitalisation, has been…
‘It’s the beginning’: Demi Moore wins her first major acting award at the Golden Globes
By Dhanika Pineda Actress Demi Moore took home the Golden Globe for best performance by a female actor in a musical or comedy on Sunday night. The win was Moore’s first-ever acting award in her storied career. Moore, 62, won the Globe for her starring role in The Substance. In her acceptance speech, she said…
Ex-prison officer jailed over sex with inmate
A former HMP Wandsworth prison officer who was filmed having sex with an inmate has been jailed for 15 months. Linda De Sousa Abreu was identified by senior prison staff after the clip was shared online and quickly went viral. The governor of Wandsworth Prison said Abreu’s actions had taken “less than a day” to…
Austria Could Get a Far-Right Chancellor. Here’s What to Know.
The leader of the anti-immigration, pro-Russia Freedom Party has been given the chance to try to form a government after months of coalition talks among mainstream parties collapsed. By Christopher F. Schuetze Reporting from Berlin The president of Austria on Monday gave Herbert Kickl, the outspoken leader of the Alpine country’s far-right Freedom Party, the…
Justin Trudeau announces plan to quit as Canada’s prime minister
Trudeau says he will bring end to his nearly 10-year spell in power once his Liberal party has found a new leader Justin Trudeau has said he will step down as Canada’s prime minister after his party has finds a new leader, a decision that in effect brings an end to nearly a decade in…
How Newly-Engaged Zendaya and Tom Holland Spun the Perfect Love Story
Zendaya and Tom Holland are reportedly engaged after the Euphoria actress debuted a diamond ring at the 2025 Golden Globes. Look back at their relationship timeline. With great romance, comes great love stories. Just ask Spider-Man costars Zendaya and Tom Holland, who are reportedly engaged, with TMZ citing multiple sources close to the couple confirming…
In Africa, Danger Slithers Through Homes and Fields
Venomous snakes bite millions of people each year, killing at least 120,000. Many of them are poor people in rural areas of Africa without easy access to treatment. Venomous snakes bite millions of people each year, killing at least 120,000. Many of them are poor people in rural areas of Africa without easy access to…
U.S. Steel sues to salvage its sale to Japan’s Nippon Steel
Scott Horsley U.S. Steel and its would-be Japanese suitor Nippon Steel have gone to court to defend their $15 billion merger, after President Biden on Friday moved to block the deal, citing national security concerns. In a lawsuit filed Monday in federal court in Washington, the companies accuse the president of violating their due process…
Justin Trudeau promised ‘sunny ways’ but could not fulfil his lofty ambitions
Canada’s outgoing PM leaves behind a mixed legacy dotted with progressive wins but was accused of failing to deliver on key issues He swept into parliament at the helm of surprise majority, promising change, hope and “sunny ways” as he charmed Canadians and much of the world with a brand that sought to embrace feminism,…
New Year, New Bag: Michael Kors’ Outlet Sale Has up to 70% off Bags RN
New year, new you…and definitely a new bag. Now’s your chance to snag your dream luxury handbag, wallet, and more from your favorite designer brand up to 70% off select outlet styles. Our writers and editors independently determine what we cover and recommend. When you buy through our links, E! may earn a commission. Learn more.…
Man jailed over social posts after Southport attack
A taxi driver whose social media posts were a “catalyst” for riots which broke out after three girls were stabbed at a dance class in Southport has been jailed seven and a half years. Andrew McIntyre, 39, set up a Telegram channel called “Southport Wake Up” in the immediate aftermath of the knife attack in…
‘A very, very small number’ of teens receive gender-affirming care, study finds
Selena Simmons-Duffin How many transgender teens in the U.S. are receiving medical care related to gender transitions? According to a peer-reviewed research letter published Monday in JAMA Pediatrics, the answer is very, very few. It’s a key data point as Republican lawmakers in Congress and around the country continue to focus on transgender youth in…
Sugary Drinks Linked to Global Rise in Diabetes, Heart Disease
A new study assesses the effects of sugar-laden beverages on global health, with higher rates of consumption found in Latin America and parts of Africa. By Andrew Jacobs Across the world, the consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages is responsible for about 340,000 deaths each year from Type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease, according to a study…
Golden Globes 2025: Everything to Know About TV’s Big Winner Shogun
Shogun swept the 2025 Golden Globes in the TV categories, with it being named Best Television Series—Drama and its stars Hiroyuki Sanada, Anna Sawai and Tadanobu Asano winning awards for their acting. Shogun continues to dominate award show season. Just months after it swept the 2024 Emmys with its history-making 18 wins, the FX series…
Anas Sarwar accuses Scottish government of ‘weakening every institution’
Scottish Labour leader sets out plan to revive party’s flagging fortunes before Holyrood elections Anas Sarwar has accused the Scottish government of “weakening every institution in Scotland” as he set out plans to revive Labour’s flagging fortunes before the Holyrood elections. The Scottish Labour leader said he would spend much of 2025 reminding the Scottish…
RuPaul says his heart is broken after The Vivienne’s death
RuPaul has said his heart is “broken” after the death of James Lee Williams, better known as drag queen The Vivienne. “I join the entire Drag Race universe in mourning the loss of The Vivienne, an incredibly talented queen and a lovely human being,” he wrote on Instagram. The Vivienne, who was 32 and won…
U.K.’s Starmer Slams ‘Lies and Misinformation’ After Elon Musk Attacks
Without naming Mr. Musk directly, Prime Minister Keir Starmer denounced the billionaire’s spreading of falsehoods about a child sex abuse scandal. By Mark Landler Reporting from London Prime Minister Keir Starmer of Britain on Monday fired back at Elon Musk after days of inflammatory social media posts by Mr. Musk, the billionaire owner of X,…
Dakota Fanning, Elle Fanning’s Rare Night Is Pure Sibling Revelry
Dakota Fanning and Elle Fanning turned the 2025 Golden Globes into an epic sister night out, letting the fun continue at the show’s after parties. Dakota Fanning and Elle Fanning’s evening will go down as one of the greats. After the 2025 Golden Globe awards were handed out Jan. 5 and host Nikki Glaser finished…
Tulip Siddiq refers herself to watchdog after Bangladesh-linked property claims
Minister asks standards adviser to investigate after allegations she lived in homes tied to Hasina government A senior Treasury minister has referred herself to the ministerial standards watchdog after days of allegations that she has lived in multiple properties tied to the ousted Bangladeshi government. Tulip Siddiq, the City and anti-corruption minister, has asked Laurie…
Talk of future did not impact Alexander-Arnold – Van Dijk
Trent Alexander-Arnold’s honours at Liverpool include the Champions League and Premier League Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk does not believe team-mate Trent Alexander-Arnold’s poor performance against Manchester United was because the right-back was impacted by talk about his future. Alexander-Arnold gave the ball away prior to United taking the lead at Anfield on Sunday, and…
Charlie Hebdo marks 10 years after terror attack with special issue
Gunmen stormed satirical paper’s Paris offices, killing 11 people, over cartoons of the prophet Muhammad Ten years on from the Islamist terrorist attack on the satirical newspaper Charlie Hebdo, France will ask: “Are we all still Charlie?” The #JeSuisCharlie hashtag spread around the world in January 2015 after brothers Chérif and Saïd Kouachi stormed the…
Trial Starts for Nicolas Sarkozy in Libya Election Case
The former French president has faced several legal cases since leaving office, but accusations that he received money for his 2007 election from Libyan authorities have been particularly damaging. By Aurelien Breeden Reporting from Paris Former President Nicolas Sarkozy of France on Monday went on trial in Paris over accusations that his 2007 campaign received…
Glen Powell, Jamie Foxx & More Turn Golden Globes Into a Family Affair
The 2025 Golden Globes proved to be the perfect opportunity for family bonding, with stars from Nikki Glaser to Angelina Jolie bringing along relatives as their plus ones. At the 2025 Golden Globes, stars were keeping it in the family. And Golden Globes host Nikki Glaser set the tone for the Jan. 5 ceremony by…
Golden Globes: Inside the After Parties With Selena Gomez and More
After winning big at the 2025 Golden Globes, stars—including Zoe Saldaña, Anna Sawai and more—celebrated their night at the show’s most glorious after-parties. For some celebs, the party didn’t stop at the 2025 Golden Globes. In fact, a few of the night’s winners from the annual ceremony—which took place Jan. 5 at the Beverly Hilton…
Austria’s far-right Freedom party tasked with forming coalition government
Austrian president asks anti-migration, pro-Kremlin Freedom FPÖ to begin negotiations with conservative ÖVP Austria’s president has tasked the anti-migration, pro-Kremlin Freedom party (FPÖ) with holding talks to form a ruling coalition, potentially paving the way for the far right to lead the government for the first time since the second world war. After meeting the…
Hamas Approves List of Hostages It May Free Under a Cease-Fire Deal With Israel
Middle East Crisis Israel says Hamas has not provided any information about the status of those 34 hostages, dampening any notion that the endorsement is a step toward a deal to stop the war. By Isabel Kershner and Abu Bakr Bashir Reporting from Jerusalem and London As Israeli and Hamas officials continued indirect talks on…
Magdeburg Christmas market attack deaths rise to six
A woman has died from injuries sustained after a man drove a car into a German Christmas market last month, bringing the total death toll from the attack to six. The 52-year-old died in hospital two weeks after the car ploughed into the packed market in Magdeburg, prosecutors said. At least 299 people were injured…
Danish king changes coat of arms amid row with Trump over Greenland
Design shows intent to keep control of Faroe Islands and Greenland – which Trump says he would like the US to buy The Danish king has shocked some historians by changing the royal coat of arms to more prominently feature Greenland and the Faroe Islands – in what has also been seen as a rebuke…
The Real Reason People Don’t Trust in Science Has Nothing to Do with Scientists
Opinion The Real Reason People Don’t Trust in Science Has Nothing to Do with Scientists Propaganda works, is the real upshot of a survey showing lingering post-pandemic distrust of science By Dan Vergano edited by Jeanna Bryner Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, speaks as U.S. President Donald…
Djokovic still has ‘trauma’ over Covid deportation
Novak Djokovic is hoping to win a record-extending 11th Australian Open title in Melbourne this month Novak Djokovic says he still experiences “trauma” when he visits Melbourne, three years after he was deported because of Australia’s Covid-19 regulations. Djokovic, who was not vaccinated against the virus, had his visa cancelled by the Australian government on…
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Russia Claims to Seize Key Eastern Ukraine Town of Kurakhove
Russia-Ukraine War Ukraine has largely been driven out of Kurakhove, a battered but strategic town in the Donbas, Russia said. Kyiv’s forces were pressing a renewed offensive in southern Russia. By Marc Santora Reporting from Kyiv, Ukraine Five months after storming across the border into the Kursk region of southern Russia, Ukrainian forces were making…
Keir Starmer attacks those ‘spreading lies’ over child sex grooming gangs after comments from Elon Musk – UK politics live
Beth Rigby, the Sky News political editor, also asks about Elon Musk, and about his attacks on Jess Phillips, the safeguarding minister. Starmer says that he thinks most people are more interested in the NHS “than what’s happening on Twitter”. But he says he does want to address in detail this issue. Let me start…
2025 Golden Globes: Inside Selena Gomez & Benny Blanco’s Date Night
Selena Gomez—who was nominated for two awards at the 2025 Golden Globes—turned the Jan. 5 ceremony into a dazzling date night with fiancé Benny Blanco. Selena Gomez couldn’t keep her hands to herself at the 2025 Golden Globes. The Only Murders in the Building actress turned the 82nd annual award show Jan. 5—hosted by comedian…
Why the jury is out on the NHS backlog plan
But what’s remarkable from this new year waiting list announcement is just how few levers ministers seem to have to pull. Much of this plan is about building on work that is already under way in England – and there are reasons why these policies have only had limited impact so far. More surgical and…
How Jan. 6 will be different this year. And, who took home a Golden Globe award
By Brittney Melton here to get it delivered to your inbox, and listen to the Up First podcast for all the news you need to start your day. Today is Jan. 6, the day Congress is scheduled to certify President-elect Donald Trump’s victory in the Electoral College. The atmosphere is expected to be very different from four…
What are my rights if my home is flooded or damaged?
Serious storms, including Darragh and Bert, caused extensive damage in various parts of the UK, and were followed by wintry and wet weather causing flooding in January. As homeowners and businesses assess the damage, they will find insurance cover and compensation can vary significantly depending on the level of impact and the small print in…
Ellen Star Sophia Grace Gives Birth, Welcomes Baby No. 2
YouTuber Sophia Grace, who rose to fame on The Ellen DeGeneres Show, recently welcomed her second baby, joining her first child, River. Sophia Grace Brownlee is trading pop covers for pacifiers. The YouTuber—who rose to fame rapping Nicki Minaj‘s “Super Bass” alongside her cousin Rosie McClelland on The Ellen DeGeneres Show in 2011—welcomed her second…
UK cut health aid to vulnerable nations while hiring their nurses, research finds
Royal College of Nursing says Labour has a duty to fix health ‘double whammy’ by raising aid and funding for UK nursing The UK cut health aid to some of the world’s vulnerable countries at the same time as recruiting thousands of their nurses, in a “double whammy” for fragile health systems, new analysis has…
Globes: Proof Kylie Jenner Bonded With Timothée Chalamet’s Costars
Kylie Jenner and Timothée Chalamet turned the Golden Globes into an epic date night which included bonding with his A Complete Unknown costars Elle Fanning and Monica Barbaro. Kylie Jenner and Timothée Chalamet have made their feelings for each other known. In fact, when the couple once again attended the Golden Globes together, they couldn’t help…
New Orleans attack victim’s fiancee condemns city over security failings
Heather Genusa, engaged to Brandon Taylor, calls decision not to place barriers on Bourbon Street ‘a horrible disgrace’ A woman who saw her fiance get run over and killed alongside 13 other victims of the Bourbon Street truck attack on New Year’s Day in New Orleans says city officials “need to pay” the consequences after…
‘Second chance at life’ after UK’s first liver transplant for advanced bowel cancer
The first patient in the UK with advanced bowel cancer to receive a liver transplant after the disease spread to it has said she had been given “a second chance at life”. Bianca Perea, a 32-year-old trainee lawyer from Wigan in Greater Manchester, had the pioneering operation in the summer of 2024. Her liver transplant…
Starmer condemns ‘lies and misinformation’ as he hits back at Musk
PM also criticises politicians ‘jumping on the bandwagon’ amid row over action on child sexual exploitation Keir Starmer has said the online debate about child sexual exploitation is based on lies, with politicians “jumping on the bandwagon simply to get attention” as he hit back at Elon Musk. Responding to questions about social media posts…
Golden Globes: Kathy Bates Rips Up Speech After Losing to Anna Sawai
After losing at the 2025 Golden Globes on Jan. 5 to Shogun’s Anna Sawai, Kathy Bates had a hilarious reaction. Kathy Bates’ reaction to her 2025 Golden Globes loss was filled with anything but misery. After Shogun‘s Anna Sawai took home the award in the Best Actress in a Television Series—Drama category during the Jan.…
Starmer attacks spread of ‘lies’ on grooming gangs as he hits back at Musk
The prime minister has attacked politicians and activists “spreading lies and misinformation” over grooming gangs. It comes after multi-billionaire Elon Musk accused Sir Keir Starmer of being “complicit in the rape of Britain” during his tenure as director of public prosecutions (DPP) for failing to tackle grooming gangs. Senior Conservatives and Reform UK MPs have…
Pope Names Robert McElroy, an Ally on Immigration, as Cardinal in Washington
The appointment of Robert W. McElroy is a signal of the pope’s priorities, two weeks before Donald J. Trump’s term begins. By Elizabeth Dias Pope Francis on Monday named Cardinal Robert W. McElroy, bishop of San Diego, to be the next Roman Catholic archbishop of Washington, moving one of his most vocal allies on immigration…
Dr. Rachel Levine focused on her job at HHS. Still, anti-trans politics followed her
Selena Simmons-Duffin In 2021, the country had one state with a ban on gender-affirming care for youth on the books — Arkansas. In March of the same year, Dr. Rachel Levine won confirmation by the Senate to lead the U.S. Public Health Service Commissioned Corps as the assistant secretary for health. She holds the rank…
Kieran Culkin Shouts Out Ex Emma Stone During Globes Acceptance Speech
At the 2025 Golden Globe Awards, Kieran Culkin shared a special thank you to his ex Emma Stone—who produced his film A Real Pain—while accepting the win for Best Supporting Actor. Kieran Culkin has no bad blood with his ex. The Succession star took home the award for Best Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture,…
Canada PM Justin Trudeau could resign as early as Monday, reports say
Under-fire leader of Liberal party expected to signal intention to step aside after nearly a decade in office Justin Trudeau could announce his resignation as early as Monday, two leading Canadian newspapers have reported, after a snowballing leadership crisis that has caused the prime minister to lose support within his party. The Globe and Mail…
Biden bans offshore drilling across vast area of US
US President Joe Biden has announced a ban on new offshore oil and gas drilling along most of America’s coastline, weeks before Donald Trump takes office. The ban covers the entire Atlantic coast and eastern Gulf of Mexico, as well as the Pacific coast off California, Oregon and Washington and a section of the Bering…
RHOA Alum Kandi Burruss Has This Amazon 2-Piece Set in Every Color
Real Housewives of Atlanta alum Kandi Burruss shares Amazon finds, from cozy sweater dresses to trendy accessories. She’s also loving home essentials, fun games, and more— all at affordable prices. We Included these products from Kandi Burruss because we think you’ll like her picks. Kandi is a paid spokesperson for the Amazon Influencer Program. Our…
Biden bans new offshore oil and gas drilling in most federal waters
By The Associated Press WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden is moving to ban new offshore oil and gas drilling in most U.S. coastal waters, a last-minute effort to block possible action by the incoming Trump administration to expand offshore drilling. Biden, whose term expires in two weeks, said he is using authority under the federal…
Weather tracker: the polar vortex disturbance behind Storm Blair
The winter storm has brought significant snow, dangerous ice storms and freezing rain across North America A bitterly cold Arctic airmass, which has gathered across Canada in the past week, has spread southwards into the US over the weekend. Having already allowed temperatures to fall as low as -40C in northern Canada, this cold airmass…
West Bank Settlers Hope Trump Will Back Annexation Dreams
Settler leaders say they are confident that a Palestinian state is off the table, but their expectations are tempered by their experience of Donald Trump’s first term. By Isabel Kershner To report this article, Isabel Kershner and the photographer Avishag Shaar-Yashuv visited the settlements of Shilo and Eli in the occupied West Bank. Eliana Passentin…
Canadian PM Trudeau may quit within days, media reports suggest
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau could announce his resignation within days, according to media reports. He is considering stepping down as leader of the governing Liberal Party, which would also bring to an end his nine years as prime minister. It follows months of pressure from his own MPs. Last month, his finance minister quit,…
Queensland attorney general orders prosecutors to appeal two ‘manifestly inadequate’ sentences
Deb Frecklington says sentences, including one for a man who wrapped a rope around a woman’s neck and forced her into a car, ‘fail to meet community expectations’ Queensland’s attorney general has ordered state prosecutors to appeal against two sentences for crimes which she says are “manifestly inadequate”. Deb Frecklington, also Queensland’s minister for justice…
Jan. 6 is set to be different this year — in a big way and more subtle ways too
Miles Parks The biggest difference between Jan. 6, 2025, and Jan. 6, 2021, will be obvious. Instead of falsely claiming he won the election in a speech 2 miles from the U.S. Capitol, stoking a mob of his supporters to violently disrupt the counting of electoral votes, Donald Trump will be certified the winner by…
In Seoul, Blinken Bolsters Alliance Amid Challenges to Democracies
South Korea Turmoil The U.S. secretary of state aimed to show that his country stood by South Korea as it grapples with a political crisis, and as Donald J. Trump returns to power. By Edward Wong and Choe Sang-Hun The journalists reported from Seoul. Edward Wong is traveling with Antony J. Blinken on his final diplomatic…
Harris to certify Trump’s US election win, four years after Capitol riot
US Vice-President Kamala Harris will on Monday preside over the official certification in Congress of the result of November’s presidential election – a contest that she lost to Donald Trump. The date also marks the fourth anniversary of a riot at the US Capitol, when Trump’s supporters tried to thwart the certification of Democratic President…
Jessica Gunning Jokes About Almost Flashing the Crowd at Golden Globes
Baby Reindeer‘s Jessica Gunning, the 2025 Golden Globe winner for supporting actress in a TV miniseries, joked about almost spilling out of her gown on her way to accept her latest honor. Jessica Gunning came this close to a wardrobe malfunction at the 2025 Golden Globes. “Wow, hello, I almost tripped up,” the Baby Reindeer star said…
Is this Bitcoin’s golden moment? These are 3 key things to watch for cryptos in 2025
By Rafael Nam Cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin have lately been on a wild ride. Bitcoin hit above $100,000 for the first time last month after more than doubling in price last year — and analysts believe bitcoin and other cryptos could see another game-changing year in 2025. To help explain why bitcoin investors are so…
Zendaya engagement rumours and other Golden Globes highlights
The Golden Globes were a night to celebrate film, TV, and… love. Last year, Timotheé Chalamet sent the internet into a frenzy as he piled on the PDA with his girlfriend Kylie Jenner at the ceremony, and this year it was date night again as the pair cosied up throughout the evening. There was even…
South Korea investigators seek extension of arrest warrant for president
Request comes after attempts to detain Yoon Suk Yeol were thwarted by presidential security service guards last week South Korea’s investigating authorities have requested an extension of a warrant to arrest the country’s impeached president, Yoon Suk Yeol. The corruption investigation office for high-ranking officials (CIO) made the application at Seoul western district court on…
In Haiti, Gang Massacres and Journalist Murders Expose the Country’s Fragility
Turmoil in Haiti In Haiti, gangs have killed hundreds of people and shot journalists at a news conference, exposing the country’s fragility and the government’s failures. By David C. Adams and Frances Robles David C. Adams and Frances Robles reported from Florida A fresh injection of about 150 foreign officers arrived in Haiti this weekend…
Sister Wives’ Robyn Confronts Kody Over Loss of Plural Family
Sister Wives’ Kody Brown and his remaining wife Robyn Brown share an emotional conversation about their lack of a plural marriage in the Jan. 5 episode of the TLC series. Robyn Brown is struggling in her single marriage. The Sister Wives star and her husband Kody Brown—who went from a plural marriage with fellow wives…
‘I want the Grealish that won the Treble’ – Guardiola
This video can not be played Guardiola: Jack Grealish must prove he deserves his spot Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola says Jack Grealish must prove he deserves to regain his spot in the side’s starting line-up by showing the quality he displayed when the club won the Treble in 2023. The England international, 29, has…
Why Zendaya Is Sparking Tom Holland Engagement Rumors at Golden Globes
After Zendaya stepped out at the Golden Globes wearing a ring on that finger, fans were quick to speculate that she and Tom Holland are engaged. Are Zendaya and Tom Holland taking a marvelous step in their relationship? The Spider-Man costars, who went public with their romance in 2021, are sparking engagement rumors after Zendaya…
Welsh Lib Dem Baroness Randerson dies aged 76
The Welsh Liberal Democrat politician Jenny Randerson has died at 76. Baroness Randerson was elected in 1999 and represented Cardiff Central, beating Labour candidate Mark Drakeford for the seat. She represented the party in the then Welsh Assembly – now the Senedd – from 1999 to 2011 and served in the Welsh Labour-Lib Dem administration…
Aldi celebrates ‘best Christmas ever’ with sales of £1.6bn
Britain’s fourth-biggest grocer says crucial holiday period performance boosted by 12% surge in premium range sales Aldi has reported its “best Christmas ever” after Britain’s fourth-biggest grocer said it made sales of more than £1.6bn in the four weeks to Christmas Eve, thanks in part to shoppers trading up to its premium range. The supermarket…
Margaret Qualley Reveals Why Jack Antonoff Missed the Golden Globes
Margaret Qualley, who tied the knot with music producer Jack Antonoff in 2023, attended the Golden Globes—hosted by Nikki Glaser—in Los Angeles Jan. 5 with her dad since her husband was sick. Turns out Margaret Qualley isn’t the only one who got the substance. In fact, the Once Upon a Time… in Hollywood actress—who was…
What Sofía Vergara Mouthed After Losing Golden Globe to Jodie Foster
After losing to Jodie Foster at the 2025 Golden Globes on Jan. 5, Sofía Vergara jokingly expressed her disappointment, asking Jodie to give her one of her awards. Sofía Vergara was not going to take her 2025 Golden Globes loss sitting down. Literally. After the Griselda star lost the award for Best Actress in a Miniseries or Motion Picture—Television to Jodie…
Lions earn top seed as Broncos & Bucs reach play-offs
Jahmyr Gibbs tied the Lions’ single game record with four touchdowns The Detroit Lions stormed to the top seed in the NFC, while the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Denver Broncos grabbed the final two play-off spots on the final Sunday of the NFL regular season. As the final play-off picture was set, the Lions dominated…
Middle East crisis live: Israel and Hamas wrangle over potential ceasefire and hostage deal
Israel and Hamas are wrangling over the details of a potential deal to halt Israel’s war on the Gaza Strip and return hostages home, as Palestinian officials said intensified Israeli bombardments had killed more than 100 people over the weekend. A Hamas official said the group had approved a list of 34 Israeli hostages to…
2025 Globes: Demi Moore Gives Moving Speech on Overcoming “Low Point”
Demi Moore delivered a powerful speech about self-worth as she accepted her first-ever Golden Globe win for The Substance at the 2025 ceremony in Los Angeles Jan. 5. Demi Moore is all substance at the 2025 Golden Globes. “Thirty years ago, I had a producer tell me that I was a popcorn actress, and at…
Trump’s eyeing Greenland – but other Arctic investment is frozen
The Arctic recently made headlines after Donald Trump repeated his desire to buy Greenland. Trump cited national security interests, but for many the territory’s vast mineral wealth is the main attraction. Yet economic development elsewhere in the vast polar region has ground to a halt. Working conditions in the Arctic Ocean are extremely challenging at…
Indian press groups call for investigation after journalist’s body found in septic tank
Mukesh Chandrakar had reported on alleged corruption in the construction industry and had a popular YouTube channel Indian media rights groups have called for an investigation after the body of a missing journalist was found hidden in a septic tank. Mukesh Chandrakar, 32, was a well-known freelance journalist in the Indian state of Chhattisgarh who…
Aubrey Plaza’s Husband Jeff Baena Honored at Globes After His Death
The Brutalist director Brady Corbet said during his 2025 Golden Globes acceptance speech that his heart was with Aubrey Plaza in the wake of her filmmaker husband Jeff Baena’s sudden death. Brady Corbet used his winning moment in the spotlight to remember what the film community just lost so tragically. The 2025 Golden Globe winner…
Two men dead and woman in hospital after boat capsizes off South Australia coast
Three people from Millicent found unresponsive on beach south of Beachport Two men have died and a woman is in hospital after a boat capsized off a beach in South Australia’s east on Monday. Police reported that three people had been found unresponsive near Point Connor, south of Beachport, after reports that a boat had…
Saving a species: The slow return of the Iberian lynx
With his leopard-like spots, Navarro – a male lynx – calls out during mating season as he walks towards a camera trap. Just short of 100cm (39 inches) in length and 45cm in height, the Iberian lynx is a rare sight. But there are now more than 2,000 in the wild across Spain and Portugal,…
Sister Wives’ Kody Brown Reveals He Lost His Virginity in College
Sister Wives’ Kody Brown dropped an intense confession in which he revealed he’d lost his virginity in college during the Jan. 5 episode of the TLC series. Kody Brown is popping the lid on a huge revelation. The Sister Wives patriarch recently shared that, despite his faith calling for saving oneself for marriage, he engaged…
Works on ‘road from hell’ to end after 23 years
Tony Blair was just halfway through his time as prime minister and FA Cup finals were being played in Cardiff when one of the UK’s most expensive and complex road upgrade projects this century began. The 28-mile (45km) £2bn upgrade to almost motorway standard was designed to bring prosperity to one of the UK’s most…
Infants ‘ate food scraps off the floor’ of Wagga Wagga childcare centre, court told
NSW centre to remain closed after serious issues aired, though operators dispute many of the allegations and plan to contest tribunal’s finding A childcare centre will remain closed after children allegedly ate scraps of food off the floor, did not receive first aid after falls and were repeatedly left unsupervised. The serious safety concerns raised…
S Korea’s impeached president defiant as arrest deadline looms
South Korea’s suspended president Yoon Suk Yeol remains defiant in his newly-fortified residence, with the arrest warrant over his short-lived martial law order set to expire on Monday. Yoon’s security team, which stopped investigators arresting him on Friday, installed barbed wire and barricaded the compound with buses over the weekend, to prevent another attempt. Yoon…
Meri Brown Says Ex Kody Brown Threatened to be “Horrible” to Her
Sister Wives star Meri Brown admitted there was a time when her ex-husband Kody Brown threatened to treat her badly for two decades TLC series’ Jan. 5 episode. Meri Brown is detailing the lowest points of her marriage to Kody Brown. Particularly one moment, as Meri revealed to her best friend Jenn Sullivan, in which…
Fuel-hungry utes and SUVs dominate Australian sales, with Corolla the only small car in top 10 list
Ford’s Ranger ute was again Australia’s most popular vehicle and majority of new vehicles sold in 2024 – about 57% – were SUVs Australia’s enthusiasm for fuel-guzzling SUVs and utes is continuing to flourish – with large cars dominating the list of the top 10 most purchased cars of 2024 – but one small car…
Welby to formally leave Archbishop role with Church facing seismic questions
By the end of Monday, Justin Welby will have symbolically laid down his ceremonial staff and relinquished his role as Archbishop of Canterbury. After spending little time in public since his resignation, Mr Welby is expected to spend his final day leading the Church of England privately at his London base of Lambeth Palace. His…
2025 Golden Globes: Kylie Jenner Rocks Risqué Backless Dress
Kylie Jenner is bringing the shine to the 2025 Golden Globes. The Kardashians star shimmered in a vintage silver chainmail Atelier Versace dress from the brand’s Spring 1999 collection as she attended the Jan. 5 award show with boyfriend Timothée Chalamet, who was nominated for Best Actor in a Motion Picture—Drama for his portrayal of…