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Los Angeles wildfires in maps
Firefighters in Los Angeles are battling a number of blazes in city suburbs, as tens of thousands of residents are forced to flee. The rapidly changing situation is compounded by Santa Ana winds and extremely dry conditions. Currently authorities say there is no possibility of bringing the fires under control. The Palisades fire, which is…
Jamie Lee Curtis Shares Gutting Message Amid “Terrifying” L.A. Fires
After evacuating her home during the ongoing Los Angeles wildfires, Jamie Lee Curtis shared a heartbreaking social media update. Jamie Lee Curtis fears for her community amid ongoing wildfires in Los Angeles. Raging brush fires in Southern California have forced 30,000 residents—including the Freaky Friday actress—to evacuate areas of the Pacific Palisades, Topanga and Malibu.…
Trump’s Territorial Ambitions Rattle a Weary World
News Analysis A distant era of global politics, when nations scrambled to grab territory, suddenly seems less distant. By Damien Cave Damien Cave covers global affairs after two decades reporting from dozens of countries. When Donald J. Trump won a return to the White House, many countries thought they knew what to expect and how…
LA wildfire causes ‘significant damage’ at school made famous by Hollywood
A well-known high school in the Pacific Palisades area of Los Angeles has reportedly sustained “significant damage” as wildfires rage in the US city. Parts of Palisades Charter High School – which counts celebrities including Will.i.am and Forest Whitaker among its alumni and has itself been a Hollywood filming location – have been affected, local…
Chase Chrisley Named as Suspect in Alleged Bar Assault
Growing Up Chrisley’s Chase Chrisley has been named as a suspect for simple assault following an alleged altercation at an Atlanta, Georgia, bar. Chase Chrisley is in some hot water. The Growing up Chrisley star has been identified as a suspect in an altercation that occurred in Atlanta, Georgia, as seen in a police report…
Baby born on crowded small boat crossing from Africa to Canary Islands
The boy and his mother as well as dozens of others were rescued off the coast of Lanzarote, Spain A baby boy has been born on a small, crowded boat carrying 60 people on the deadly Atlantic migration route from Africa to the Canary Islands. The boat was spotted off the coast of Lanzarote on…
Can Trump Change the Name of the Gulf of Mexico?
Presidential naming powers usually stop at the water’s edge. By Eve Sampson President-elect Donald J. Trump said Tuesday that he planned to change the name of the Gulf of Mexico to the “Gulf of America,” one of several foreign policy proposals that left world leaders reeling. “It has a beautiful ring,” he said of the…
‘Patients are collapsing in the waiting room’: A&E nurses speak out
The NHS is experiencing intense winter pressure, with critical incidents declared at a dozen hospitals across the UK by Wednesday. Ahead of a special day of coverage, the BBC has spoken to nurses dealing with demand in A&Es. “Patients are collapsing in the waiting room. It’s just hectic,” Lorraine, a nurse in Birmingham, told BBC…
U.K. Special Forces Allowed to ‘Get Away with Murder’ in Afghanistan, Inquiry Told
Evidence released by an official inquiry into alleged war crimes painted a disturbing picture of an elite fighting force with a culture of impunity. By Mark Landler Reporting from London British special forces soldiers used extreme methods against militants in Afghanistan, including covering a man with a pillow before shooting him with a pistol, as…
Why is Donald Trump talking about annexing Greenland?
The US president-elect has refused to rule out military force to take control. This is why it is important – and what Greenlanders think Hours after his son Donald Trump Jr touched down in the Greenlandic capital, Nuuk, on Tuesday in a Trump-branded plane, the US president-elect, Donald Trump, held a press conference in Mar-a-Lago,…
Why Jennifer Lopez Will Keep Ben Affleck’s $5 Million Engagement Ring
After Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck settled their divorce, which the “On The Floor” singer filed in August, filings reveal their assets agreement, including the status of her ring. Jennifer Lopez is keeping a token from her Ben Affleck second romance. As the couple—who separated last April before J.Lo filed for divorce in August—officially settled…
Explosive Palisades Fire Fueled by Santa Ana Winds
How the Ferocious Santa Ana Winds Are Fueling the Palisades Fire The nature of the Santa Ana winds makes them perfectly suited to spreading flames. The destructive Palisades Fire is the latest example By Andrea Thompson edited by Dean Visser The Palisades Fire on January 7, 2025. Join Our Community of Science Lovers! Another explosive…
High winds, lack of rain and climate change stoking California fires
High winds and lack of rain are the main factors driving the Southern California fires, but climate change is altering the background conditions, increasing the likelihood of these conflagrations, say experts. Researchers have shown that a warming world increases the number of “fire weather” days, when conditions are more suited to outbreaks of fire. California…
Relive Hugh Jackman & Sutton Foster’s Friendship Before Romance Rumors
After sparking romance rumors, Hugh Jackman and Sutton Foster seemed to confirm they’re dating by walking hand in hand in California. Look back at The Music Man costars’ early meetings and friendship. Hugh Jackman and Sutton Foster’s relationship status is taking center stage. After sparking romance rumors, the X-Men star, 56, and the Younger actress, 49, appeared to confirm they’re dating…
‘We need to get out of here!’ Palisades residents describe flight from inferno
As firefighters in California battle three different blazes in and around Los Angeles, residents in the affluent suburb of Palisades have told the BBC how they fled the approaching flames. Pacific Palisades resident David Latt said he and his wife had just 10 minutes to grab important documents and family photographs before being stuck in…
Hello Kitty x Kate Spade Collection Is Here: Shop Bags, Jewelry & More
Everyone’s favorite Sanrio character is at Kate Spade Outlet, and you can shop the whole collab for less. Our writers and editors independently determine what we cover and recommend. When you buy through our links, E! may earn a commission. Learn more. Here at E!, our favorite words are “Kate Spade collab.” From adorable Disney x…
Israeli Strike in West Bank Kills 3, Including Children, Official Says
Middle East Crisis Violence has escalated in the occupied territory over the last year and a half, as Israel conducts raids targeting armed fighters with Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad. By Aaron Boxerman An Israeli drone strike killed three cousins, including two children, in the West Bank on Wednesday, according to the local Palestinian governor…
Spanish PM Pedro Sánchez denounces Elon Musk at Franco anniversary event
Sánchez accuses X owner of inciting hatred as country marks 50 years since start of its return to democracy Pedro Sánchez has hit out at Elon Musk and his allies for “openly attacking our institutions, inciting hatred and openly calling for people to support the heirs of nazism”, saying the politics of division, disinformation and…
Trump considers declaring national economic emergency to impose tariffs
Move would allow president-elect to implement broad tariffs after threatening Panama, Greenland and Canada Donald Trump is mulling over the idea to declare a national economic emergency to impose widespread tariffs, CNN reports, as the president-elect escalates threats to seize the Panama Canal, acquire Greenland and force Canada into becoming a US state. The emergency…
Khloe Kardashian and Scott Disick React to Rumors He Got Her Pregnant
On Khloe Kardashian’s inaugural episode of the Khloe in Wonder Land podcast, the Kardashians star and Scott Disick discuss an eyebrow-raising past rumor about them. Khloe Kardashian and Scott Disick are a couple—of besties, that is. During the debut episode of Khloe in Wonder Land podcast, The Kardashians star and Scott—who shares kids Mason, 14,…
Liam Payne cause of death confirmed as UK inquest opens
Singer Liam Payne’s medical cause of death has been confirmed in a UK inquest opening as “polytrauma”. The One Direction star died on 16 October after falling from the third-floor balcony of a hotel in Buenos Aires. Polytrauma is a term for multiple traumatic injuries which have been sustained to a person’s body and organ…
Why Time ‘Slows’ When You’re in Danger
Why Time ‘Slows’ When You’re in Danger It seems like time slows in an emergency or in the heat of a sports match. Here are a few explanations for this altered perception By Steve Taylor & The Conversation US The following essay is reprinted with permission from The Conversation, an online publication covering the latest…
Celebrities among thousands to flee homes as Los Angeles wildfires rage
Blazes devastate affluent Pacific Palisades with more than 30,000 people under evacuation orders Fast-moving wildfires raging through Los Angeles have left Hollywood movie actors and reality TV stars fleeing their hillside mansions, as wind-whipped blazes devastated affluent neighbourhoods along the coast. More than 30,000 people have been put under evacuation orders in LA, and a…
Savannah Chrisley Slid Into Boyfriend’s DM’s Over Alleged Murder Plot
Savannah Chrisley and boyfriend Robert Shiver—who went viral after his ex-wife allegedly conspired to have him killed—revealed the DM Savannah sent that sparked their relationship. Savannah Chrisley’s relationship with Robert Shiver began as many modern romances do. She slid into his DMs. But where their story differs is that the reality star did so not…
Europe’s biggest battery farm to be built on coal mine, developers say
Work is under way to create what has been described as Europe’s largest battery storage project at Coalburn in South Lanarkshire. Developers say the two huge neighbouring battery farms – one at the site of a former opencast coal mine – will store enough electricity to power three million homes. Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)…
Trump’s Threat to Take Over Greenland Bewilders the Island’s Population
Trump Transition After Donald Trump suggested he might take over Greenland by force, the consensus among the island’s population appears to be bewilderment and anxiety. By Jeffrey Gettleman and Maya Tekeli Jeffrey Gettleman reported from London and Maya Tekeli from Copenhagen. Christian Ulloriaq Jeppesen remembers how this all started. In 2019, during Donald J. Trump’s…
Mother pays tribute to son killed on London bus
A 14-year-old boy who was stabbed to death on a bus in south-east London loved music and cared about the people around him, his mother said in a tearful tribute. Kelyan Bokassa was also kind and good at football, his mother Mary Bokassa told the BBC. He died shortly after being attacked on a 472…
Travis Barker’s Kids Evacuate Their Home Due To Palisades Wildfire
Travis Barker’s children Landon Barker and Alabama Barker escaped their home amid a brushfire that expanded in size due to hurricane force winds in the Pacific Palisades on Jan. 7. Travis Barker’s oldest children have safely left their home. The Blink-182 drummer’s kids Landon Barker, 21, and Alabama Barker, 19, shared that they have evacuated…
More than 1% of Northern Territory population imprisoned as record jail numbers predicted to climb
Watch houses repurposed as long-term prison cells as Country Liberal government claims ‘such is the nature of the mess we have inherited’ Police watch houses in the Northern Territory are being repurposed as long-term prison cells as record imprisonment numbers push the system to breaking point. There were 2,613 people locked up in the NT…
Pacific Palisades Fire: LAFD Helps Save Treasured Belongings
Amid the Pacific Palisades Fire, which has forced 30,000 southern California residents to evacuate their homes, LA firefighters stepped in to save cherished belongings from burning homes. Los Angeles firefighters are trying their best to bring comfort in the chaos. During the raging brush fires in the Los Angeles areas of the Pacific Palisades, Topanga…
Gazans React to Trump’s Comments About Hostages
Middle East Crisis President-elect Donald J. Trump said “all hell will break out in the Middle East” if hostages captured in the Hamas-led attacks were not freed before he takes office. By Hiba YazbekAbu Bakr Bashir and Lara Jakes For more than a year, millions of Palestinians living in Gaza have been homeless, facing severe…
Starmer and Badenoch clash over call for grooming inquiry
Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch has told Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer he risks fuelling accusations of “a cover up” by refusing to hold a national inquiry into grooming gangs. She also accused the PM of not wanting questions asked “of Labour politicians who may be complicit”. Sir Keir argued that several inquires had already been…
Ryanair sues ‘unruly’ passenger it says disrupted Dublin to Lanzarote flight
Airline seeking €15,000 in damages over ‘inexcusable’ behaviour it says forced plane to divert to Portugal Ryanair is suing a passenger it claims disrupted a flight between Dublin and Lanzarote, seeking €15,000 (£12,500) in damages to cover expenses incurred when the plane was diverted to Portugal. The airline said on Wednesday it had filed proceedings…
ChatGPT creator denies sister’s childhood rape claim
ChatGPT creator Sam Altman’s sister, Ann Altman, has filed a lawsuit alleging that he regularly sexually abused her between 1997 and 2006. The lawsuit, which was filed on 6 January in a US District Court in the Eastern District of Missouri, alleges that the abuse started when she was three and Mr Altman was 12.…
Alaska sues Biden administration over oil and gas drilling leases in Arctic refuge
Lawsuit challenges the federal government’s December 2024 decision to add restrictions to offer of drilling leases The US state of Alaska has sued the Biden administration for what it calls violations of a congressional directive to allow oil and gas development in a portion of the federal Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR). The federal lawsuit…
Devastating Palisades Fire Force SAG Awards Nominations to Be Canceled
The 31st Screen Actors Guild Award nominations, which was set to be announced live by Joey King and Cooper Koch Jan. 8, have been canceled due to the ongoing Palisades fires in California. The SAG Awards are putting safety first. Amid the ongoing wildfires and devastating winds in Pacific Palisades, Calif., the Screen Actors Guild…
As winter storms strike, airlines scramble to de-ice planes and keep them flying
Joel Rose WASHINGTON — When the temperature plunges, the de-icing crews go to work. First the big truck pulls up alongside a plane. Then the bucket operator sprays the wings, tail and fuselage with a mixture of hot fluids that melts ice so the jet can take off safely. “It’s just one of those frustrating…
The latest on the Southern California wildfires. And, Meta is ending fact-checking
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. Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced yesterday that the company, which owns Facebook and Instagram, would stop working with third-party fact-checkers. The company established these extensive partnerships after the 2016…
Harry Jowsey Slid Into Sabrina Carpenter’s DMs After Her Breakup
Too Hot to Handle alum Harry Jowsey—who has been celibate for “a couple months”—revealed that he slid into Sabrina Carpenter’s DMs the day he found out she’d split from Barry Keoghan. Harry Jowsey is too quick to handle. The Boyfriend Material podcast host shot his shot with Sabrina Carpenter immediately after he learned that she and Barry Keoghan…
Huge problems with axing fact-checkers, Meta oversight board says
The co-chair of the independent body that reviews Facebook and Instagram content has said she is “very concerned” about how parent company Meta’s decision to ditch fact checkers will affect minority groups. Helle Thorning-Schmidt, from Meta’s oversight board, told the BBC she welcomed aspects of the shake-up, which will see users decide about the accuracy…
Former Brexit negotiator Oliver Robbins expected to get top job at Foreign Office
Exclusive: Appointment of former Brexit negotiator as permanent undersecretary thought to be imminent The former Brexit negotiator Oliver Robbins is expected to be appointed as the UK Foreign Office’s most senior civil servant, the Guardian understands. Robbins, who was on the shortlist last year to take over as cabinet secretary but failed to get the…
Ukraine Strikes Oil Depot Near Russian Air Base, Ukrainian Military Says
Russia-Ukraine War The attack was the latest effort to inflict pain on Russia even as Kyiv is losing ground on the battlefield at home. By Cassandra Vinograd Reporting from Kyiv, Ukraine Ukraine attacked an oil depot near a critical military airfield in southern Russia on Wednesday, the Ukrainian military said, the latest strike in a…
Met to investigate handling of Al Fayed complaints
Two complaints against the Metropolitan Police over its handling of allegations against Mohamed Al Fayed are to be investigated by the force under the direction of the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC). The Met is currently reviewing a total of 21 allegations made before the former Harrods boss died in 2023. It referred two…
Italian journalist Cecilia Sala freed from detention in Iran
Sala, who had been detained since 19 December, is flying home, Italian PM’s office says Cecilia Sala, an Italian journalist detained in solitary confinement in Iran, has been freed and is heading back to Italy. A plane carrying the 29-year-old took off from Tehran after “intensive work on diplomatic and intelligence channels”, a statement from…
Europe will not allow attacks, says France, after Trump Greenland threat
France has said the European Union will not allow other nations to attack its “sovereign borders”, after US President-Elect Donald Trump refused to rule out using military force to seize Greenland. On Tuesday, Trump reiterated his desire to acquire the autonomous Danish territory, saying it was “critical” for national and economic security. French Foreign Minister…
Italy Says Cecilia Sala, Journalist Detained by Iran, Has Been Released
Cecilia Sala, 29, who was detained last month while on a reporting trip, was on a plane home, the Italian government announced. By Emma Bubola Reporting from Rome Cecilia Sala, an Italian journalist who was detained last month in Iran while on a reporting trip, was released and on her way back to Italy on…
EU Commission urged to act over Elon Musk’s ‘interference’ in elections
MEPs say enforcement of Digital Services Acts has been ‘too slow’, as Musk plans livestream with German far-right politician The EU executive has been “too slow” in enforcing a major law intended to ensure good behaviour of social media companies, MEPs have said, amid growing concern about the aggressive forays of Elon Musk into European…
Body found in search for British climbers missing in Italy
Discovery comes almost a week after Aziz Ziriat and Sam Harris went missing in Dolomites A body has been found in the search for Aziz Ziriat and Sam Harris, two British hikers who have been missing in the Dolomites for nearly a week, Italy’s alpine rescue service said. The body, which has not yet been…
Body found in search for two British men missing in Italian mountains
A body believed to be one of two British men has been found after they went missing in the Dolomites, Italy’s alpine rescue service has said. Aziz Ziriat, 36, and Samuel Harris, 35, from London, were last heard from on 1 January after sending messages home from the Trentino region in northern Italy. They did…
‘Don’t be boring!’ How to cope with the social pressure to drink during Dry January
Malaka Gharib If your New Year’s resolution is to drink less alcohol, Life Kit is here to help. , and get tips and strategies to help you stay alcohol-free for a month. Start your journey any time. Gooch, who has been sober for seven years, knows now that this reaction comes from a societal belief that drinking…
How to Build Your Amazon Winter Capsule Wardrobe
Learn how to craft a fashionable winter capsule wardrobe with Amazon’s versatile essentials. From warm coats to cozy sweaters, you can put together chic outfits while sticking to affordable prices. Our writers and editors independently determine what we cover and recommend. When you buy through our links, E! may earn a commission. Some brands featured…
Morning coffee may lower risk of heart disease-related death, research suggests
The time of day you drink a cup of coffee may lower the risk of an early death, new research suggests. The study found that people who drank coffee in the morning had a lower risk of dying from cardiovascular disease and had a lower mortality risk than all-day coffee consumers – but the research…
With Stakes High, Lebanese Lawmakers to Try Again to Choose a President
Middle East Crisis Despite pressure by the United States and others to elect a president in order to receive financial support, a consensus candidate has yet to emerge who can clearly end Lebanon’s political gridlock. By Euan Ward Lebanon’s deeply divided Parliament is set Thursday to try to elect a new president, potentially ending a…
Malawi sees influx of refugees from post-election violence in Mozambique
Marauding gangs and political unrest since October’s polls have driven thousands of Mozambicans across the border into Malawi, despite its drought, food and fuel shortages On a sunny Saturday afternoon, Manase Madia, 50, shows his Mozambican identity card. Once a sign of pride, he does not know what to believe in any more. Over the…
Glass of milk a day cuts bowel cancer risk, study finds
A large UK study has found further evidence that people with more calcium in their diet – equivalent to a glass of milk a day – can help reduce their risk of bowel cancer. The researchers analysed the diets of more than half a million women over 16 years and found dark leafy greens, bread…
Brenda Song Shares How Motherhood Made Her “Question a Lot”
Disney Channel alum Brenda Song revealed she questioned her acting career after welcoming her two sons, Dakota and Carson, with fiancé Macaulay Culkin. Mom life has had a lasting impact on Brenda Song. The Suite Life of Zack and Cody alum—who shares sons Dakota, 3, and Carson, 2, with fiancé Macaulay Culkin—admitted that since becoming…
Justin Trudeau’s Political Career in Photos
Canada’s Political Turmoil In Photos A magnet for cameras, Justin Trudeau was at the center of moments that defined Canada’s image over the last decade. In Photos A magnet for cameras, Justin Trudeau was at the center of moments that defined Canada’s image over the last decade. Justin Trudeau burst onto the international scene in…
Berries, creek water and two muesli bars: how missing hiker survived in Kosciuszko national park
After almost two weeks missing in the rugged Australian Alps, Hadi Nazari has been found alive It’s some of Australia’s harshest, most unforgiving terrain. In Kosciuszko national park, the bush can be so thick in places you can’t see far beyond what’s in front of your face. The ranges are steep and remote. Extreme UV…
Paris Jackson Celebrates 5 Years of Sobriety With Moving Message
Paris Jackson, the only daughter of Michael Jackson, marked a milestone in her ongoing sobriety journey from alcohol and heroin. Paris Jackson is celebrating another chapter in her sobriety journey. The only daughter of the late Michael Jackson marked five years sober from alcohol and heroin with a powerful message about what it means to…
What legacy will Bibby Stockholm asylum barge leave behind?
The cost of the Bibby Stockholm will no longer fall on the taxpayer or the Home Office by the end of the week, the BBC understands. Since July 2023, the barge has been moored at Portland Port in Dorset, and until the end of November, was housing just under 500 men awaiting the outcome of…
A Far-Right Government in Austria Would Be a Jolt, but Not Unexpected
News analysis The Freedom Party and its leader, Herbert Kickl, have steadily built support by demonizing immigrants, while entering Austria’s political mainstream. By Jim Tankersley and Christopher F. Schuetze Reporting from Berlin The political party on the verge of leading Austria would take an already conservative country into a growing group of nations shifting to…
Allison Holker Details Stephen “tWitch” Boss’ Final Words to Daughter
Allison Holker, whose husband Stephen “tWitch” Boss died by suicide in 2022, revealed the devastating final words that the late Ellen DeGeneres Show producer said to their daughter Weslie. Allison Holker is sharing more about Stephen “tWitch” Boss’ final days. The 36-year-old—who shared kids Weslie, 16, Maddox, 8, and Zaia, 5, with the late Ellen…
‘Run for your lives!’ LA residents abandon cars to flee fire on foot
Screaming Los Angeles residents left their cars behind to flee a fast-moving wildfire as it closed in on a picturesque celebrity enclave, eyewitnesses said, describing scenes straight out of a Hollywood disaster movie. A windstorm whipped a seemingly typical brush fire into a raging inferno within a matter of hours on Tuesday, sending the blaze…
France warns Donald Trump against threatening EU ‘sovereign borders’
Foreign minister hits out after US president-elect refuses to rule out military action to take control of Greenland France has warned Donald Trump against threatening the “sovereign borders” of the European Union after the US president-elect refused to rule out military action to take control of Greenland, an autonomous territory of EU member Denmark. The…
Bid to halt child safeguarding bill sickening, says Phillipson
Pushing for a new national inquiry into grooming gangs by halting the progress of a bill aimed at bolstering child safety is “utterly sickening”, the education secretary has said. Bridget Phillipson told the BBC the Tory Party’s plan to bring forward an amendment to the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill “would kill it stone dead”.…
Here’s Why I Bought the Uniqlo Puffer Over a North Face Puffer
As a NY shopping editor, I’ve tested countless puffers. Here’s why I always say name brands don’t automatically equal quality, plus more synthetic and natural options I loved. E! may get a commission if you purchase something through our links. Learn more. As a New York shopping editor, I’ve tested countless puffers—and I can confidently say…
What to know about the wildfires spreading through Southern California
By Ayana Archie More than 4,000 acres of land are burning in Southern California from three wildfires, forcing tens of thousands of people to evacuate. With firefighters having not contained any portion of the fires and high winds forecast overnight, anxiety grew over what conditions residents and officials will face as Wednesday breaks. Here’s what…
Sofía Vergara Reveals She’s Manifesting a Boyfriend in 2025
In a recent interview, the Modern Family actress—who split from her husband, Joe Manganiello, in July 2023—revealed she’s manifesting a “boyfriend” or “lover” in the new year. Sofia Vergara may not have walked away from the 2025 Golden Globes with a trophy in hand, but she’s eyeing a bigger prize. Asked what she has her…
How Bodyguards Are Keeping South Korea’s President Yoon From Detention
South Korea Turmoil President Yoon Suk Yeol’s security service stopped an effort to detain him on insurrection charges and has vowed to do so again. Its roots are in the era of military dictatorships. By Choe Sang-Hun Reporting from Seoul South Korea’s Presidential Security Service, an agency assigned to protect the president, prides itself on being…
UK weather live: Met Office weather warning for snow in southern England comes into force
Good morning and welcome to the Guardian’s live coverage of the UK’s freezing weather. A fresh weather warning is set to come into force as it is revealed that 300 properties have flooded across England since New Year’s Eve, reports the PA news agency. The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for snow…
What Sets the SAG Awards Apart From the Rest
Before Joey King and Cooper Koch reveal the nominees for the 2025 SAG Awards Jan. 8, we’re sharing what makes the honor extra special. The Actor trophies will be dispersed at the Feb. 23 ceremony. There’s nothing quite like being recognized by your peers. Winning an Oscar, Emmy or a Golden Globe comes with an undeniable…
Missing hiker found after 13 days in Australian mountains
A hiker who went missing for nearly two weeks in New South Wales, Australia has been found alive, having survived on foraged berries and two muesli bars. Medical student Hadi Nazari went missing on Boxing Day after he wandered off to take photos during a hike with his friends in Kosciuszko National Park in the…
Hadi Nazari: hiker missing in Kosciuszko national park since Boxing Day found alive
Hadi Nazari, 23, found after going missing two weeks ago, discovered two muesli bars at a hut while lost, police say A 23-year-old hiker missing since Boxing Day in the remote Kosciuszko national park has been found alive. Hadi Nazari stumbled into the path of a group of hikers at about 3.15pm on Wednesday, on…
Former Cambodian Opposition Member Lim Kimya Killed in Bangkok
The shock killing of a former Cambodian politician stoked safety fears that Thailand is no refuge for those fleeing autocracy. By Hannah Beech Reporting from Bangkok The killer was waiting by a noodle stand on Tuesday afternoon, on a busy street in Bangkok, with foreign backpackers milling around. When the bus traveling from the border…
Jake Johnson Shares Message to Aubrey Plaza’s Late Husband Jeff Baena
Four days after Jeff Baena, husband of Aubrey Plaza, died by suicide at age 47, Jake Johnson honored his Joshy collaborator and friend with a bittersweet tribute, writing, “I love you Jeff.” Jake Johnson is remembering his late friend. Four days after Jeff Baena, husband of Aubrey Plaza, died by suicide at age 47, the…
‘Unfair’ to call parents into school to change nappies
Parents being called into school to change children’s pull-ups and nappies is “unfair”, one father has said. Blaenau Gwent council has said teachers and school staff will no longer change pupils who have wet or soiled themselves due to “very high levels of pupils coming to school in nappies”. But one charity said it was…
Mahout charged after elephant kills tourist in Thailand
Thai police have charged a mahout after an elephant in his care killed a Spanish tourist last week. Theerayut Inthaphudkij, 38, was charged with negligence causing death, local authorities said Monday. The tourist – 22-year-old Blanca Ojanguren García – sustained a head injury after being shoved by the elephant while she was bathing the animal.…
Palisades Fire: Spencer Pratt & Heidi Montag’s House Burns Down
During the Palisades fire in Los Angeles Jan. 7, The Hills alums Spencer Pratt and Heidi Montag sadly had their home burn down, but were able to escape the wildfire, spurred by winds of up to 80 mph. Spencer Pratt and Heidi Montag have lost their home. The Hills alums were able to safely evacuate…
‘I can’t get divorced as I can’t get my pension valued’
“I thought I was done crying,” says teacher Amy Goldsmith. “I’m two and a half years into my world having been turned upside down and I would very much like that to be over.” Like hundreds of other teachers, Amy is stuck, unable to go ahead with her divorce because of long delays working out…
Communist spies and assassination attempts: how the cold war still shapes South Korean politics
Attitudes to North Korea are key to understanding President Yoon Suk Yeol’s attempt to impose martial law and its aftermath As South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol remains barricaded in his residence facing arrest, his descent from star prosecutor to isolated leader reveals a deeper story about a cold war-era ideology that continues to shape…
First international commercial flight since Assad’s ouster lands in Syria
By The Associated Press DAMASCUS, Syria — The first international commercial flight since the fall of former Syrian President Bashar Assad landed Tuesday at the Damascus airport. The Qatar Airways flight landed at Damascus International Airport, greeted by the passengers’ relatives and friends inside a terminal building. Ashad al-Suleibi, head of Syria’s Air Transport Authority,…
Men on secret 1970s pro-paedophile list could still work with children today
A secret list of more than 300 people who belonged to a network that called publicly for the legalisation of sex with children has been handed to the BBC. A small number of those named on the list may still have contact with children through paid work or volunteering, the BBC has discovered. They were…
The UN wants to influence a pluralist Syria – but will the country listen?
Syrians are suspicious after allegations of complicity with the brutal Assad regime during 14 years of civil war The UN special envoy for Syria will urge the security council to back a transition to a pluralist democratic Syria, but faces resistance within the country. The interim government fears the lifting of sanctions will be tied…
Stephen “tWitch” Boss’ Brother & Friend Slam Allison Holker’s Tell-All
Stephen “tWitch” Boss’ brother Dré Rose weighed in on Allison Holker’s upcoming memoir, which details the late dancer’s struggles with drug addiction and mental health. Stephen “tWitch” Boss‘ family and friends are taking issue with his widow Allison Holker. Just over two years after the Ellen DeGeneres Show star died by suicide in December 2022, his wife of nine…
In Tibet, Earthquake Survivors Face Freezing Weather Conditions
Rescuers rushed to distribute blankets and tents to those displaced by the magnitude-7.1 quake that struck Tibetan villages near Nepal, toppling over 3,000 homes. By Tiffany May Rescuers working in subzero conditions and bracing winds searched the rubble on Wednesday after a strong quake in Tibet toppled thousands of houses in a remote area near…
Wicked Star Marissa Bode’s Girlfriend Speaks Out on Public Attention
Wicked star Marissa Bode’s girlfriend Lauren “Wren” Brooks got candid about what it’s really been like to see her partner’s rise to stardom up close. They deserve each other—Marissa Bode and her girlfriend, Lauren “Wren” Brooks. Amid the Wicked actress’s newfound stardom, Wren got candid about the highs and lows of experiencing fame up close…
The Papers: ‘Meta reins in fact-checking’ and A&E ‘flu crisis’
The Financial Times says the change will help the social media giant to build bridges with Donald Trump as he prepares to return to the White House. It also notes that the move brings Meta’s boss, Mark Zuckerberg, into closer alignment with his fellow social media billionaire, Elon Musk, who slashed content moderation after buying…
Gaza Cola launched by Palestinian activist to rebuild destroyed hospital
Sales of fizzy drink from London hoped to raise money and send a message to big firms ‘investing in armed trade’ Gaza’s healthcare is on the brink of “total collapse”, according to the UN, because of the targeting of hospitals by Israel. While it is still impossible to say how much time and money it…
BBC Sound of 2025: Barry Can’t Swim is a new dance music superstar
Scottish producer Barry Can’t Swim is one of the new superstars of dance music, his colourful and woozy grooves winning over packed crowds from Glastonbury to Coachella, and earning Brit Award and Mercury Prize nominations in 2024. Now, he has started the new year with another accolade – after coming third on the BBC’s Sound…
Brisbane traffic congestion ranked 10th worst in world but experts question ‘black box’ analysis
Academics say traffic scorecard uses ‘rogue metric’ which may make Brisbane’s congestion appear as bad as Los Angeles and Jakarta Brisbane ranks among the world’s most congested cities – ahead of sprawling megacities like Bangkok and well in front of Sydney and Melbourne – according to a transport analytics report. “This is a rogue metric,”…
How To Get Rid of Back & Chest Acne According to an Expert
The products featured in this article are from brands available in NBCUniversal Checkout. E! makes a commission on purchases. Acne is so annoying. Whether you’re a teenager navigating inflammatory and cystic acne, in your 20s dealing with hormonal acne, or an adult acne sufferer trying to fade acne scars, nobody actually wants a pimple. And it’s…
Ruby Franke’s Daughter Details “Scary” Abuse and Punishment
Ruby Franke’s oldest daughter Shari Franke spoke out about her mistreatment at the hands of the parenting influencer, who is serving prison time for second-degree aggravated child abuse. Content warning: This story discusses child abuse. Ruby Franke‘s daughter is speaking out about her traumatic childhood. Nearly two years after the parenting influencer was arrested on…
Rolls-Royce factory to expand for more bespoke cars
Luxury carmaker Rolls-Royce will expand its Goodwood factory and global headquarters to meet the growing demand for bespoke models. It will invest more than £300 million so it can build more highly-customised versions of its cars for its super-rich clientele. The 120-year old British brand came under full control of German carmaker BMW in 2003…
Fast-moving wildfire destroys homes as strong winds hit southern California
Fire quickly consumed hundreds of acres in the Pacific Palisades, an affluent community north of Santa Monica A fast-moving wildfire erupted in Los Angeles county on Tuesday, quickly consuming nearly 3,000 acres and destroying homes in an affluent community along the Pacific Ocean. Late Tuesday evening, new evacuations were ordered in a different part of…
Ryan Reynolds Makes First Appearance Since Blake Lively’s Lawsuit
Ryan Reynolds stepped out for the first time since his wife Blake Lively filed a formal lawsuit against Justin Baldoni, attending the National Board Awards in New York City on Jan. 7. Ryan Reynolds is making time for a marvelous night out. The Deadpool actor stepped out for his first public appearance since news broke…
Meghan ‘devastated’ after death of rescue dog
The Duchess of Sussex has said she is “devastated” following the death of her dog, Guy. In a post on Instagram, Meghan said had “cried too many tears to count” over the dog’s passing and thanked him for “so many years of unconditional love”. The duchess said she had adopted the beagle from an animal…
The Viral Bissell Steam Cleaner Removes Stains in Seconds & I’m Amazed
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Rising costs force ‘difficult choices’ on schools
Head teachers say they face “difficult choices” over what their schools can afford, as a new report says they could be forced into further cuts next year. The Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS) says costs will outpace funding for schools in 2025-26. Schools say that means they will struggle to fund the government’s proposed pay…
DWTS’ Gleb Savchenko Tells Brooks Nader He’s Ready for Baby No. 3
Dancing With the Stars pro Gleb Savchenko—who shares two kids with ex Elena Samodanova—joked that he wants to have a baby with his girlfriend Brooks Nader, saying, “I think I’m ready for a 3rd one.” Apparently Gleb Savchenko is ready to take his romance with Brooks Nader to the next level. The Dancing With the…
‘Music is back’ as sales hit a 20-year high
Captivated by major new releases from Taylor Swift, Coldplay and Billie Eilish, music fans in the UK spent more on recorded music in 2024 than ever before, new figures show. Streaming subscriptions and vinyl sales shot up, with consumers spending a total of £2.4 bn over the last 12 months. That overtakes the previous high…