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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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Nicolas Sarkozy goes on trial accused of receiving illegal funding from Gaddafi
Former French president alleged to have received millions of euros from Libyan dictator’s regime to fund campaign The former French president Nicolas Sarkozy will go on trial on Monday over the biggest political financing scandal in modern French history, in which he is alleged to have received millions of euros in illegal election campaign funding…
Fijian man accused of raping Virgin Australia flight attendant in Nadi denied bail
Magistrates court heard Ilaisa Tanoa Degei allegedly sexually assaulted a 21-year-old crew member in the early hours of the new year A man accused of raping an Australian flight attendant in the early hours of New Year’s Day has been refused bail ahead of a hearing in Fiji’s High Court. Ilaisa Tanoa Degei, 24, a…
How The Vivienne became a breakout star of British drag
Known to the world as The Vivienne, James Lee Williams was one of the biggest breakout stars of British drag, and it all started with an impression of Donald Trump in 2019 on the first season of RuPaul’s Drag Race UK. Described by judge Michelle Visage as “the best Snatch Game character in the history…
Golden Globes: Ted Danson and Carol Burnett Fangirl Over Each Other
Ted Danson was presented with the Carol Burnett Award at the 2025 Golden Globes’ inaugural Golden Gala on Jan. 3, celebrating the Cheers alum for his extraordinary television career. Everybody definitely knows Ted Danson‘s name at the 2025 Golden Globes. The Cheers alum was bursting with gratitude as he accepted the Carol Burnett Award during the inaugural Golden Gala…
Anthony Albanese announces $7.2bn in funding for Queensland’s Bruce Highway in first major election promise
Federal government to fund 80% of upgrades with state paying for 20%, despite previously vowing to split infrastructure projects 50-50 In the first major promise of the election year, Anthony Albanese has announced $7.2bn in funding for Queensland’s Bruce Highway. The federal government will fund 80% of the upgrades, with the state funding 20%. In…
‘Musk turns on Farage’ and ‘big freeze hits Britain’
Several of Monday’s papers focus on Elon Musk’s change of heart about Nigel Farage. The Daily Telegraph says it throws rumours that the billionaire is about to donate millions of pounds to Reform UK “into doubt”. The Guardian calls the split “highly embarrassing” for r Farage, while the Daily Mirror says he has been “humiliated”.…
Vin Diesel Calls Out Dwayne Johnson at Golden Globes Amid Feud
Vin Diesel gave a subtle nod to Fast & Furious costar Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson at the 2025 Golden Globes Jan. 5, helping put an end to their ongoing feud. Vin Diesel and Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson are drifting to a new stage in their relationship. The Fast and Furious costars—who began feuding almost a decade ago—reunited at the 2025 Golden…
Bruce Willis’ Wife Emma Reacts to Demi Moore’s 2025 Golden Globes Win
After Demi Moore won Best Actress at the 2025 Golden Globe Awards, the Substance star received an adorable message from her ex Bruce Willis’ wife Emma Heming Willis. Bruce Willis‘ wife of 15 years is going full throttle for his ex Demi Moore‘s 2025 Golden Globes win. After the Ghost star took home the trophy…
Hamas lists 34 hostages it may free under ceasefire
A senior Hamas official has shared with the BBC a list of 34 hostages that the Palestinian group says it is willing to release in the first stage of a potential ceasefire agreement with Israel. It is unclear how many hostages remain alive. Among those named are 10 women and 11 older male hostages aged…
Globes: Viola Davis’ Cecil B. DeMille Award Speech Will Inspire You
Ahead of the 2025 Golden Globes on Jan. 5, Viola Davis gave an emotional speech while accepting the Cecil B. DeMille Award at the Golden Gala Jan. 3. You’ll need no help understanding why Viola Davis received this standing ovation. The EGOT winner delivered a powerful speech while accepting the Cecil B. DeMille Award Speech…
See Selena Gomez Show Off Benny Blanco Engagement Ring to Martin Short
In exclusive video obtained by E! News, Selena Gomez—who announced her engagement to Benny Blanco in December—showed off her ring to Martin Short during the 2025 Golden Globes. Seems like there’s only celebrations in the building. While attending the 2025 Golden Globes in Los Angeles Jan. 5, Selena Gomez—who was nominated for both Best Performance…
Indie band English Teacher kick off BBC’s Sound of 2025
One of the UK’s most promising new guitar bands, English Teacher, have kicked off the countdown of the top five on the BBC’s annual list of music’s rising stars. The Leeds quartet have been voted in fifth place in BBC Radio 1’s Sound of 2025 poll – with a panel of 180 music industry experts…
Collection of rare Barbie dolls worth $15,000 stolen from Victorian town ‘difficult’ to sell off
Police say Tatura owner is devastated after theft of more than 150 dolls stolen last month It’s unlikely more than 150 collectible Barbie dolls stolen from their dream house will be sold on the black market, with the close-knit collectors community keeping an eye out for dodgy dealers. The dolls, as well as Elvis memorabilia…
Chris Mason: Musk looms large over UK politics as MPs return for 2025
The new year in politics starts with the bang of a billionaire with a bigger mouth than his bank balance. Elon Musk has been lobbing almost as many digital darts over the Atlantic as Luke Littler has the real things in the last couple of days. The world’s richest man has been sounding off in…
Andrew Garfield’s Glasses at Golden Globes Have Internet Thirsting
At the 2025 Golden Globes, Andrew Garfield wore a pair of chic reading glasses while presenting an award alongside Kerry Washington, and the internet cannot get enough of the sexy look. Andrew Garfield‘s latest look is creating a social network of adoring fans. The Amazing Spider-Man star has everyone on the internet thirsting over him…
Fears grow for voting rights as Trump plots to reshape US justice department
Experts warn that incoming president could direct DoJ officials to scale back enforcement of Voting Rights Act Donald Trump could use a second term atop the justice department to gut enforcement of US federal voting laws and deploy an agency that is supposed to protect the right to vote to undermine it, experts have warned.…
Inside Kylie Jenner and Timothée Chalamet’s Golden Globes Date Night
Kylie Jenner was right by Timothée Chalamet’s side during the 2025 Golden Globe Awards Jan. 5. All the details on the couple’s intimate and playful date night with his A Complete Unknown costars. Timothée Chalamet and Kylie Jenner‘s romance was anything but a complete unknown at the 2025 Golden Globes. In fact, the couple proved…
Biden signs bill to boost social security payments for millions of public workers
President says Social Security Fairness Act will benefit ‘Americans who have worked hard all their lives’ Joe Biden has signed into law a measure that boosts social security payments for current and former public employees – such as teachers, firefighters, police officers and other public-service workers – in what the White House has described as…
Child sexual abuse inquiry chair urges government to act
Prof Alexis Jay, the former chair of a national inquiry into child sexual abuse, has called for the “full implementation” of reforms set out in her 2022 report, which warned of “endemic” abuse across society in England and Wales. A campaign group chaired by Prof Jay, called Act on IICSA, said ministers must commit to…
Golden Globes: Zendaya, Miley Cyrus and More Best Dressed Winners
From Ariana Grande’s wickedly gorgeous gown to Selena Gomez’s ultra-sleek look, these were the best dressed celebs at the 2025 Golden Globes. This year’s Golden Globes red carpet looks were utterly showstopping. While the Globes are no stranger to outstanding fashion moments, the Jan. 5 ceremony saw a select few stars stand out from the…
Swinney to warn opposition of fuelling populism if Scottish budget not passed
Scottish Labour, Greens and Lib Dem MSPs accuse first minister of ‘creating false narrative’ John Swinney, Scotland’s first minister, will warn opposition parties that they will fuel populist forces if they prevent his budget from being passed this month. In a keynote speech in Edinburgh on Monday to mark the new year, Swinney will say…
Waitangi Day: record crowds expected amid tensions over Māori policy in New Zealand
Event in February that commemorates signing of New Zealand’s founding document expected to draw tens of thousands but PM will not attend Organisers of New Zealand’s national day commemorating the signing of the country’s founding treaty between Māori tribes and the British crown are expecting record attendance in 2025, following a year of rising tensions…
2025 Golden Globes: All the Candid Moments You Didn’t See on TV
See all the best candid photos from the 2025 Golden Globes, from sweet cast reunions and date night PDA to the blink-and-you-missed-it moments. It can be hard to know where to look first when all of the biggest movie and TV stars are under one roof. So, we did the honors for you during the…
2025 Golden Globes: Ariana Grande Debuts Darker Hair Transformation
Wicked’s Ariana Grande channeled her inner Glinda—and Audrey Hepburn—on the 2025 Golden Globes red carpet with her darker hair transformation. Ariana Grande is doing everything that really counts at the 2025 Golden Globes. The Wicked star turned heads at the Golden Globes Jan. 5, hosted by Nikki Glaser, in a yellow vintage Givenchy Haute…