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Boy, 14, stabbed to death on London bus
A 14-year-old boy has been stabbed to death on a double-decker bus in what police have described as “a horrendous crime”. The victim was killed on the 472 bus on Woolwich Church Street near the junction with the A205 South Circular Road in Woolwich, south-east London, at about 14:30 GMT. The teenager died at the…
Shein lawyer refuses to tell MPs if fashion firm uses Chinese cotton
A senior lawyer representing Shein has repeatedly refused to say whether the company sells products containing cotton from China, prompting an MP to brand her evidence “ridiculous”. Yinan Zhu, general counsel for the fast-fashion giant, confirmed its suppliers did manufacture products in the country, but declined to say whether they used Chinese cotton. Firms that…
Trump threatens Canada with ‘economic force’ amid turmoil over Trudeau exit
With an outgoing PM, suspended parliament and promised harsh tariffs, Canada scrambles to find a new leader President-elect Donald Trump has said the US will use “economic force” against its close ally Canada, doubling down on threats to impose protectionist tariffs on one of the US’s biggest trading partners. The remarks are likely to further…
A Dutch project publicizes the names of half a million suspected Nazi collaborators
By Rachel Treisman The names of nearly half a million people suspected of collaborating with the Nazis during their occupation of the Netherlands have been published online for the first time, 80 years after the end of the Holocaust. The Central Archives of the Special Jurisdiction (CABR) is the largest World War II archives in…
Trump Raises Using Military or Economic Force to Take Greenland and the Panama Canal
Trump Transition In an hourlong news conference at his Florida club, Mar-a-Lago, the president-elect delivered a hodgepodge of grievances, complaints and false claims. By Michael D. Shear White House correspondent President-elect Donald J. Trump said Tuesday that he would not rule out the use of military or economic coercion to force Panama to give up…
Musk’s ‘disinformation’ endangering me, says Jess Phillips
Safeguarding minister Jess Phillips has told BBC’s Newsnight that “disinformation” spread by Elon Musk was “endangering” her but that it was “nothing” compared to the experiences of victims of abuse. Asked if the threat to her own safety had gone up since his social media posts and whether protections were in place, Phillips replied “yes”.…
Austria’s far-right leader to invite centre right for coalition talks
Herbert Kickl’s move could pave way for anti-immigration, pro-Kremlin Freedom party to govern country The leader of Austria’s anti-immigration, pro-Kremlin Freedom party has said he intends to invite the mainstream centre-right party for coalition talks, potentially paving the way for the far right to rule the country for the first time since the second world…
Brazilian Nun Named World’s Oldest Living Person at 116
A soccer-loving nun from Brazil, Inah Canabarro Lucas, has been recognized by the Guinness World Records as the oldest living person at the age of 116. This nun is in the habit of living well. Following the recent death of a woman from Japan, Sister Inah Canabarro Lucas—a soccer-loving nun from Brazil—has become the oldest…
Trump in news conference says ‘all hell will break out’ if Gaza hostages not released
By Franco Ordoñez , Lexie Schapitl PALM BEACH, Fla./WASHINGTON — President-elect Donald Trump on Tuesday repeated his threat that “all hell will break out” if Hamas does not agree to release hostages it has held in Gaza by the time he returns to the White House on Jan. 20. The comments came during a press…
Short of Heat and Power, the Breakaway Region of Transnistria Struggles Without Russian Gas
Russia-Ukraine War An energy crisis in Transnistria, a pro-Russian territory between Moldova and Ukraine, erupted on Jan. 1 when Moscow stopped supplying natural gas through a pipeline running across Ukraine. By Andrew Higgins After struggling without heat for six days, a breakaway region in the Eastern European country of Moldova is now short of electricity,…
The U.S. says Sudan’s rebel forces have committed genocide
By The Associated Press WASHINGTON — The Biden administration said Tuesday that a Sudanese paramilitary group and its proxies are committing genocide in a civil war with the country’s military that has killed tens of thousands of people, leveling sanctions on the group’s leader and affiliated companies. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said the conflict,…
UK special forces investigated over Libya operation
Members of the Special Boat Service (SBS) are being investigated over a UK special forces operation in Libya two years ago, the BBC has been told. The Daily Mail, which first reported the investigation, said up to five members of the SBS were being investigated over an incident involving a car chase in which shots…
Ketamine could be reclassified as Class A drug
Ketamine could be upgraded to a Class A drug as the government seeks expert advice on its classification, the Home Office has said. Illegal use of the drug reached record levels last year, it said, with an estimated 299,000 people aged 16-59 reporting ketamine use in the year ending March 2023. Increasing ketamine’s classification would…
The Unique World of Blue Ivy, Rumi and Sir Carter
Going everywhere with mom Beyoncé has had its perks for 13-year-old Blue Ivy Carter and 7-year-old twins Rumi and Sir, the artist’s three children with husband Jay-Z. Are there three children who’ve collectively than Blue Ivy Carter, Rumi Carter and Sir Carter? “My kids come with me everywhere I go,” Beyoncé told GQ this past summer of the…
Meta says it will end fact checking as Silicon Valley prepares for Trump
By Huo Jingnan , Shannon Bond Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced Tuesday that the social media company, which owns Facebook and Instagram, would stop working with third-party fact-checking organizations. Repeating talking points long used by President-elect Donald Trump and his allies, in a video Zuckerberg said the company’s content moderation approach resulted too often in…
Party time at Damascus airport as international flights resume
First direct flight from Doha in 13 years touches down amid hopes SyrianAir fleet can be restored after war International flights resumed at Damascus airport for the first time since the fall of Bashar al-Assad, including the first direct flight from Doha in 13 years, to a party atmosphere in the arrivals hall. One woman…
Cockney influences found in Scotland, Australia and New Zealand, says expert
Linguistics professor says dialect is most likely to be spoken in Essex, but aspects of it have also travelled farther afield The cockney dialect, as associated with the late EastEnders icon Dame Barbara Windsor, may not be as prevalent in today’s London, but it remains possibly the most influential English dialect across the world, according…
U.S. Says Sudan’s R.S.F. Committed Genocide and Sanctions Its Leader
Sudan’s Civil War A force fighting Sudan’s army in a brutal civil war committed massacres and rape that amount to genocide, the Secretary of State said. The United States sanctioned its leader and financial network. By Declan Walsh Reporting from Nairobi, Kenya The United States declared on Tuesday that a genocide took place in Sudan,…
See Zendaya Flash 5-Carat Engagement Ring From Tom Holland in New Pics
After Zendaya debuted her engagement to Spiderman costar Tom Holland at the 2025 Golden Globes, she stepped out in West Hollywood with all eyes were on her gorgeous new ring. With great romance comes great responsibility and a stunning diamond ring. Just one day after Zendaya debuted the gorgeous rock on her left ring finger…
Search launched for British hikers missing in Dolomites
A search and rescue operation is under way in the Dolomites in northern Italy for two British men who have gone missing on a hiking trip. Aziz Ziriat, 36, and Samuel Harris, 35, from London, were last heard from on 1 January after sending messages home from the Trentino region. They did not check into…
Spider-Man’s Marisa Tomei Reacts to Tom Holland & Zendaya’s Engagement
After Tom Holland and Zendaya’s engagement was confirmed, Marisa Tomei, who played Aunt May in the Spider-Man franchise, shared a sweet message. Zendaya and Tom Holland’s Spider-Man family is spinning out over their engagement news. After the Disney alum sported her engagement ring at the 2025 Golden Globes Jan. 5, with the couple’s happy news…
2 bodies found in JetBlue plane’s landing gear compartment at a Florida airport
By The Associated Press FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Two bodies were found in the landing gear compartment of a JetBlue aircraft at a South Florida airport, authorities said. The bodies were located in the wheel well area on Monday night at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, the airline said in a statement to The Associated Press.…
McDonald’s boss says 29 people fired over abuse
The boss of McDonald’s in the UK has said 29 people have been dismissed over sexual harassment allegations over the past 12 months. Alistair Macrow also told MPs that the alleged cases published by the BBC on Tuesday were “abhorrent, unacceptable, and there is no place for them in McDonald’s”. It comes after workers at…
Death toll of Haiti gang violence rose to 5,600 in 2024, UN says
UN Human Rights Office adds that 2,200 were injured and nearly 1,500 kidnapped as international mission struggles More than 5,600 people were reported killed in Haiti last year, the UN has said, as an international mission led by Kenya struggles to contain rampant gang violence. The number of killings increased by more than 20% compared…
Campaign group report Prince Andrew to police over ‘false’ business name claim
The Duke of York has been reported to the police by anti-monarchist group Republic, as it claims a “false name” was used in registering Prince Andrew’s business interests. The name “Andrew Inverness” was used in registration details with Companies House – a reference to one of Prince Andrew’s lesser-known titles, the Earl of Inverness. The…
What Denise Richards Learned After Special Forces Boob Implant Injury
If Denise Richards can survive The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, she can survive anything. At least that’s what the Wild Things actress now realizes after competing on season three of Fox’s grueling reality competition series Special Forces: World’s Toughest Test. “It was an opportunity to do something I’ve never done before, very challenging and…
How Allison Holker Discovered Stephen “tWitch” Boss’ Drug Addiction
Stephen “tWitch” Boss’ widow Allison Holker recently opened up about discovering the depth of his drug addiction shortly before he was going to be laid to rest following his death in Dec. 2022. Allison Holker better understood her husband after his death. The 36-year-old recently opened up about how looking into her husband Stephen “tWitch”…
Jean-Marie Le Pen, French fiery far-right leader, dies at 96
By The Associated Press PARIS (AP) — Jean-Marie Le Pen, the founder of France’s far-right National Front who was known for fiery rhetoric against immigration and multiculturalism that earned him both staunch supporters and widespread condemnation, died Tuesday. He was 96. His statements — including Holocaust denial, racist denunciations of Muslims and immigrants, and his…
Facebook and Instagram get rid of fact checkers
Meta is abandoning the use of independent fact-checkers on Facebook and Instagram, replacing them with X-style “community notes” where commenting on the accuracy of posts is left to users. In a video posted alongside by the company on Tuesday, chief executive Mark Zuckerberg said third-party moderators were “too politically biased” and it was “time to…
Plants’ Photosynthetic Machinery Functions inside Hamster Cells
Plants’ Photosynthetic Machinery Functions inside Hamster Cells Transplanted chloroplasts endured two days inside animal cells—and got to work By Saugat Bolakhe edited by Sarah Lewin Frasier Researchers transplanted chloroplasts from algae into Chinese hamster (Cricetulus griseus) cells. Join Our Community of Science Lovers! More than a billion years ago a hungry cell devoured a tiny…
Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson Returns to Wrestling for Netflix WWE Raw
Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson jumped back into the ring at Los Angeles’ Intuit Dome to kick off the Netflix premiere of WWE’s Raw—and he wasn’t alone. Dwayne Johnson is, once again, ready to rock. In fact, just hours after attending the 2025 Golden Globes, the Red One actor was the first one in the ring…
Number of children under 14 in adult watch houses in Queensland rises 50% in 12 months
Report to parliament states watch houses are an ‘inadequate place to keep young people overnight’ and are ‘harmful and traumatising’ The number of children aged 13 or under in Queensland’s adult watch houses has increased by 50% in 12 months, according to new statistics. The statistics – which were included in a paper tabled by…
Meredith Vieira’s Husband Richard Cohen Dead at 76 After MS Battle
Richard Cohen, the veteran journalist and husband of Meredith Vieira, has died at the age of 76 after a decades-long battle with multiple sclerosis. Meredith Vieira and her family are mourning the loss of their patriarch. Richard Cohen, the veteran CBS News journalist and husband of Vieira, died on Christmas Eve after a 50-year battle…
Jean-Marie Le Pen – founder of French far right and ‘Devil of the Republic’ – dies at 96
Jean-Marie Le Pen founded France’s far right in the 1970s and mounted a strong challenge for the presidency. But it was only when he handed the reins on to his daughter that his rebranded party caught sight of power. He has died aged 96, his family has said. Le Pen’s supporters saw him as a…
Thailand bans imports of plastic waste to curb toxic pollution
Campaigners welcome move but say success depends on enforcement and global agreement on a treaty Thailand has banned plastic waste imports over concerns about toxic pollution, as experts warn that failure to agree a global treaty to cut plastic waste will harm human health. A law banning imports of plastic waste came into force this…
Head of Met’s Black Police Association accused of sending offensive messages in group chat
Charles Ehikioya was in chat where racist, misogynistic, homophobic and pornographic messages were shared, hearing told The Metropolitan police’s Black Police Association head was part of a group chat where “racist” jokes about east Asian people and a video mocking Katie Price’s disabled son, Harvey, were shared, a misconduct hearing was told. Insp Charles Ehikioya…
Tiny fish on ketamine may show how drug eases depression
Jon Hamilton A single dose of the anesthetic ketamine can provide weeks of relief from severe depression. One reason may be that the drug causes long-term changes to a brain circuit involved in “giving up,” a team reports in the journal Neuron. The team found that in zebrafish, ketamine alters this circuit in a way…
What Netflix deal means for WWE as it makes streaming debut
WWE’s flagship Raw show has aired on Netflix for the first time with the return of multiple big names. The much-anticipated programme saw superstars including The Rock, John Cena and The Undertaker make appearances during the three-hour event in Los Angeles. Pro-wrestling’s most popular weekly show had previously been shown on broadcast TV around the…
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Cases of HMPV are on the rise in China – but what is it?
In recent weeks, scenes of hospitals in China overrun with masked people have made their rounds on social media, sparking worries of another pandemic. Beijing has since acknowledged a surge in cases of the flu-like human metapneumovirus (HMPV), especially among children, and it attributed this to a seasonal spike. But HMPV is not like Covid-19,…
Great American Family’s County Rescue Star Keller Fornes Dead at 32
Keller Fornes, who played Griffin in County Rescue on the Great American Family channel has died. He was 32. The Great American Family channel has lost one of their own. Keller Fornes, who starred as Griffin in County Rescue on the family-friendly television network, died Dec. 19, according to an obituary shared by Lacy Funeral…
Jimmy Carter’s funeral services begin in DC. And, photos from the major winter storm
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. The remains of former President Jimmy Carter are set to arrive in Washington, D.C., today. He will be honored with a ceremony at the U.S. Capitol, where he will…
Thousands without water in Republic of Ireland
Thousands of customers in the Republic of Ireland are still without water and electricity as snow and icy weather conditions continue to grip much of the country. All non-urgent outpatients appointments in a number of hospitals have been cancelled and thousands of homes are without power. Schools in several counties were closed on the first…
Jean-Marie Le Pen, Rabble-Rousing Leader of French Far Right, Dies at 96
He ran unsuccessfully for the French presidency five times, riding waves of discontent and xenophobia as the leader of the National Front party. By Robert D. McFadden Jean-Marie Le Pen, the founding father of France’s modern political far-right who built a half-century career on rants of barely disguised racism, antisemitism and neo-Nazi propaganda, has died.…
Tibet earthquake: scores dead and hundreds of homes damaged
Quake damaged buildings in Shigatse and could be felt hundreds of kilometres away in Nepal and the Indian state of Bihar A strong earthquake has struck near Shigatse, one of Tibet’s holiest cities, killing scores of people, damaging buildings, and sending people running to the streets in neighbouring Nepal and India. The Chinese president, Xi…
Syria’s Main Airport Handles First International Flights Since Fall of Assad Regime
Syria’s Civil War The country’s new leaders are pushing to restore a sense of normalcy. But Syria remains under a host of international sanctions imposed during the Assad regime. By Aaron Boxerman Reporting from Jerusalem Syria’s main airport handled its first international flights on Tuesday since the fall of the government of former President Bashar…
What America’s top economists are saying about AI and inequality
Greg Rosalsky This past weekend, Planet Money traveled to San Francisco to attend the annual meeting of the American Economic Association (as well as other economic associations). It’s the biggest professional event for American economists. Econ nerds met, networked, tried to get jobs, shared ideas, and presented hundreds of academic papers. By far, the hottest…
Jean-Marie Le Pen, French far-right leader, dies aged 96
Former paratrooper led National Front party for decades and courted controversy, being repeatedly fined for contesting crimes against humanity Jean-Marie Le Pen, founder of France’s far-right National Rally party, has died aged 96. The former paratrooper, who led the party from 1972 to 2011 when it was called the National Front, had been in a…
Boy, 17, rescued from floodwater in Lincolnshire
A 17-year-old boy has been rescued after he was stuck in flood water as dozens of warnings remain in place across the region. More than 100 properties have been flooded in greater Lincolnshire, where warnings are in place from Brigg in North Lincolnshire to Market Deeping in South Kesteven. A major incident was declared by…
Three missing after private plane crashes off Rottnest Island in WA
Four pulled from the water – three with serious injuries – but the search goes on for three other people on board Four people have been pulled from the water – but three are still missing – after a privately owned plane crashed into the sea off Western Australia’s popular tourist site Rottnest Island. Rescue…
Thandiswa Mazwai Is the Voice of South Africa’s First Post-Apartheid Generation
The Global Profile Thandiswa Mazwai has sung of South Africa’s highs and lows since the country became a multiracial democracy 30 years ago. “My calling is to sing the people’s joy, to sing the people’s sadness.” By Lynsey Chutel At a gala dinner held soon after South Africa’s most contested election since the end of…
Schools closed and flights disrupted in Scotland
Snow and ice disruption is expected to continue to affect Scotland into Wednesday, after a new yellow weather warning was issued for parts of the country. The newest alert will run for 12 hours from midday, covering Grampian, the Highlands, Orkney & Shetland, Dumfries & Galloway and across Ayrshire. Wintry conditions meant dozens of schools…
Next blames clothes price rises on wage increases set out in Budget
Next has announced that it will raise prices on some clothing to offset “an usually high” £73m increase in staff wages and taxes. The High Street retailer said that costs will grow due to measures announced in the autumn Budget, including higher National Insurance payments by employers as well as an increase in the National…
Social media fuelling rising terror threat in France, says minister
Bruno Retailleau says threat has never been greater, as country marks decade since Charlie Hebdo attack The threat of a terrorist attack on France is being fuelled by social media and has never been greater, the country’s interior minister has said, 10 years after gunmen killed 12 people in an attack on the Charlie Hebdo…
For Many Returning Russian Veterans, a Long Road of Recovery Awaits
Russia-Ukraine War A large number of soldiers return as amputees, and many suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder. Once home, they face stigma and a grueling course of rehabilitation. A large number of soldiers return as amputees, and many suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder. Once home, they face stigma and a grueling course of rehabilitation. Aleksandr,…
More breast cancer cases found when AI used in screenings, study finds
First real-world test finds approach has higher detection rate without having a higher rate of false positives The use of artificial intelligence in breast cancer screening increases the chance of the disease being detected, researchers have found, in what they say is the first real-world test of the approach. Numerous studies have suggested AI could…
Temperatures plummet to -13 in northwest Scotland
Fresh yellow weather warnings for snow and ice across Scotland have been issued by the Met Office. The new alerts take effect from 16:00 on Monday until noon on Tuesday, and follow warnings that covered Sunday night into Monday morning. More than 70 schools in Aberdeenshire and several in Moray and the Highlands had to…
At a Beloved Lebanese Market, the ‘Destruction Is Painful’
Syria’s Civil War Israeli raids pummeled the historic souk in the city of Nabatieh, in southern Lebanon. Residents and shop owners are only beginning to come to terms with the damage. Israeli raids pummeled the historic souk in the city of Nabatieh, in southern Lebanon. Residents and shop owners are only beginning to come to…
Justin Trudeau’s Trying to Save His Party. Is He Hurting Canada?
Canada’s Political Turmoil News Analysis By suspending Parliament and promising to resign, the prime minister bought the Liberals time. But Canada will now face Donald J. Trump with a lame duck in charge. By Matina Stevis-Gridneff Reporting from Toronto Justin Trudeau’s announcement on Monday that he would resign was the last card that Canada’s deeply…
Taiwan investigating Chinese vessel over damage to undersea cable
Shunxing 39 was briefly detained by coastguard on Friday on suspicion of dragging anchor over cable running to US Taiwanese authorities are investigating a Chinese-owned vessel that is suspected of damaging an undersea internet cable, causing limited disruption. The Cameroon-registered vessel Shunxing 39 was briefly detained by Taiwan’s coastguard on Friday on suspicion of dragging…
A&E patients facing up to 50 hour wait times in Liverpool
Patients at Royal Liverpool University Hospital’s accident and emergency unit are facing waits of up to 50 hours. Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has declared a “critical incident” due to “exceptionally high demand” on services and urged people to only go to A&E in a genuine medical emergency. The hospital said it was “extremely…
Brianna LaPaglia Reveals Why She’s Not Dating After Zach Bryan Split
Brianna “Chickenfry” LaPaglia laid out a timeline on when she’ll jump back in the dating pool, after her very public split from country singer Zach Bryan last year. Brianna LaPaglia is ready to be single for a while. More than two months after her breakup from Zach Bryan, the BFFs podcast host—who also goes by…
India rescuers race to save men stuck in flooded ‘rat-hole’ mine
Rescuers in India are racing against time to bring out miners trapped inside a flooded coal mine in the north-eastern state of Assam. Three of the nine men inside were feared dead, Reuters reported, after the state government said rescue teams had spotted some bodies they have been unable to reach. The men were trapped…
Scottish man killed while serving as medic with Ukrainian army
Jordan Maclachlan, 26, died on Friday while serving on the frontline in Ukraine, his family says A Scottish man has been killed while serving on the frontline with the Ukrainian army, his family has said. Jordan Maclachlan, 26, from Ardnamurchan in the Scottish Highlands, died on Friday while serving as a medic with the Ukrainian…
Aubrey Plaza calls husband’s death ‘unimaginable tragedy’
US actress Aubrey Plaza and the family of her husband Jeff Baena have described his death as an “unimaginable tragedy”. Director and screenwriter Baena died on Friday at the age of 47. The Los Angeles County medical examiner gave the cause of death as suicide. The director and screenwriter was found at a home close…
Why Gypsy Rose Blanchard Won’t Be Sharing Photos of Her Baby Girl
Gypsy Rose Blanchard is setting a boundary with her fans days after welcoming her baby daughter Aurora with husband Ken Urker. Gypsy Rose Blanchard is keeping photos of her baby on lockdown. Just days after the 33-year-old welcomed her first baby with husband Ken Urker, a girl named Aurora, Gypsy is setting boundaries with her…
Naomi Osaka Confirms Cordae Breakup Over a Year After Welcoming Baby
Tennis champion Naomi Osaka confirmed she and rapper Cordae, who share 17-month-old daughter Shai, have parted ways following breakup rumors. Naomi Osaka is calling time on her relationship status. The tennis pro announced her breakup from rapper Cordae—with whom she shares 17-month-old daughter Shai—on social media following rumors the couple had parted ways. “Hi everyone,…
Trump Jr to visit Greenland after dad says US should own the territory
Donald Trump Jr is planning to visit Greenland, two weeks after his father repeated his desire for the US to take control of the autonomous Danish territory. The US president-elect’s son plans to record video footage for a podcast during the one-day private visit, US media report. Donald Trump reignited controversy in December when he…
Record-breaking Sydney funnel-web spider dubbed ‘Hemsworth’ to be milked for venom
Step aside, Colossus. Be gone, Hercules. The Australian Reptile Park has recorded its largest male specimen so far First there was Colossus, then Hercules … now, Thor. Among the Australian Reptile Park’s tributes to the gods, one is newly pre-eminent, bearing the title of “Hemsworth”. Hemsworth – named for the Australian actor (Chris) who plays…
Victims want action not more inquiries, child sex abuse inquiry chair says
Victims “clearly want action” and the time has passed for a new national inquiry into grooming gangs, the woman who led a seven-year inquiry into child sexual abuse has said. Prof Alexis Jay told BBC Radio 4’s Today programme that “people should get on with” implementing her recommendations and “locally people need to step up…
Trump Jr expected to visit Greenland on Tuesday amid father’s interest in island
Donald Trump’s son to make ‘private’ visit with no government meetings scheduled, island’s foreign secretary says Donald Trump Jr is expected to visit Greenland on Tuesday as his father, president-elect Donald Trump, has again expressed interest in gaining control over the vast Arctic island. The visit was a private one, the island’s permanent secretary for…
These 2025 Golden Globes “Fun Facts” Actually Stole the Show
While the 2025 Golden Globes had no shortage of viral moments, it’s the ceremony’s “fun facts” for stars like Demi Moore and Andrew Garfield that stole the show. The 2025 Golden Globes were handing out more than just awards. Indeed, during the Nikki Glaser-hosted event Jan. 5—which saw Demi Moore, Sebastian Stan and the cast of Shogun among those leaving with a…
All the Details on Zendaya’s Engagement Ring From Tom Holland
One day before it was reported she and Tom Holland are set to wed, Zendaya seemed to debut the engagement ring during the 2025 Golden Globes. Tom Holland and Zendaya have entered a marvelous new chapter. One day before multiple outlets confirmed the Spider-Man stars had gotten engaged, she put her stunning engagement ring on…
‘Starmer blasts Musk’ and Canada’s ‘Trudeau quits’
“Starmer blasts Musk”, declares the Daily Mirror. Sir Keir is quoted as saying that “a line has been crossed” in the rhetoric being directed at members of the government. The Financial Times says the prime minister took Mr Musk “to task” over his “lies and misinformation” about grooming gangs. The Guardian describes Sir Keir’s condemnation…
7.1-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes China’s Tibet Region Near Nepal Border
Chinese state media said at least 53 people had died in the 7.1-magnitude quake, which was felt in neighboring Nepal. By David Pierson and Bhadra Sharma David Pierson reported from Hong Kong and Bhadra Sharma from Kathmandu, Nepal. Dozens of people were killed and hundreds of buildings were toppled after a 7.1-magnitude earthquake struck a…
See Camila Cabello’s PDA-Filled Beach Day With Henry Junior Chalhoub
Camila Cabello made her romance with billionaire businessman Henry Junior Chalhoub official as the two enjoyed a steamy beach outing in St. Barts Jan. 4. Camila Cabello has someone new calling her “Señorita.” The singer hit the beach with Henry Junior Chalhoub Jan. 4 in St. Barts, seemingly confirming their rumored romance with plenty of…
Stamp duty changes ‘will motivate first-time buyers’
Upcoming changes to stamp duty will “motivate” first-time buyers to buy a property, according to the Halifax. The average price of a UK home ended 2024 close to the £300,000 mark, the UK’s biggest mortgage broker said. Its calculations suggested UK house prices increased by 3.3% when comparing the end of the year to the…
More than 200 death and injury cases at NHS trust now under investigation
A police investigation into allegations of preventable deaths and injuries at an NHS trust has doubled the number of cases it is looking at, BBC News can reveal. The claims centre on care and treatment provided by University Hospitals Sussex NHS Trust between 2015 and 2021. Sussex Police started looking in 2023 into an initial…
Exes Emma Stone & Andrew Garfield Reunite at 2025 Golden Globes
Emma Stone and Andrew Garfield—who dated from 2011 to 2015—reunited on the red carpet at the 2025 Golden Globes Jan. 5 alongside Emma’s husband Dave McCary. Emma Stone and Andrew Garfield are swinging into an adorable reunion. The former couple—who dated from 2011 to 2015 after meeting on the set of 2012’s The Amazing Spider-Man—shared a sweet moment together at the 2025…
Tuesday briefing: How Britain has coped with an Arctic blast
Good morning. British winters have grown markedly milder over the past century: analysis has shown that the average UK winter has gotten 1C warmer and 15% wetter in the last century. Last February was the warmest in recorded history. There have been fewer and fewer snow days and the Met Office found that ground frost…
‘Blessings’ scam: con artists allegedly swindle elderly Melbourne victims by claiming to rid them of evil spirits
Women targeted on streets of Box Hill have lost more than $200,000 to scammers, police say Supernatural scammers are alleged to have fleeced at least $200,000 from elderly victims in an elaborate plot claiming to rid them of evil spirits. Police say a group of travelling con artists are targeting elderly Asian women on the…
Taiwan Suspects a Chinese-Linked Ship of Damaging an Internet Cable
The Taiwanese Coast Guard said seven Chinese nationals were aboard a ship suspected of causing the damage. By Meaghan TobinMuyi Xiao and Amy Chang Chien Meaghan Tobin and Amy Chang Chien reported from Taipei, Taiwan. Muyi Xiao reported from New York. Taiwan is investigating whether a ship linked to China is responsible for damaging one…
Kieran Culkin and Jazz Charton’s Love Story Hits All the High Notes
Kieran Culkin winning a 2025 Golden Globe was great, but the real success story is his 11-year marriage to Jazz Charton and their two children together. Kieran Culkin accepting an award is always win-win: He gets another trophy and the audience gets to hear another delightful take on his relationship with Jazz Charton. The 2025…
Minneapolis agrees to overhaul police training and policies following Floyd murder
By The Associated Press MINNEAPOLIS — The Minneapolis City Council on Monday approved an agreement with the federal government to overhaul the city’s police training and use-of-force policies in the wake of the murder of George Floyd. The deal incorporates and builds on changes the Minneapolis Police Department has made since Floyd, a Black man,…
Scores dead as earthquake strikes Tibet’s holy city
At least 53 people have been confirmed dead and 62 are injured after a major earthquake struck China’s mountainous Tibet region on Tuesday morning, Chinese state media reported. Tremors were also felt in neighbouring Nepal and parts of India. Shigatse is considered one of the holiest cities of Tibet. It is the traditional seat of…
Cryptocurrencies and personal AI: Tech to watch out for in 2025
Not even AI can predict the future (yet), nevertheless two of our tech editors have taken a look ahead to what they think will be big in 2025. As 2022 drew to a close the outlook was bleak for the cryptocurrency business. One of its best know firms, FTX, had collapsed with $8bn (£6.3bn) of…
Abbie Stockard, Girlfriend of NBA’s Walker Kessler, Wins Miss America
Alabama nursing student Abbie Stockard, whose boyfriend is Utah Jazz center Walker Kessler, was crowned the 97th Miss America after competing against 51 other hopefuls Jan. 5. A new Miss America has been crowned. Alabama native Abbie Stockard—who is dating Utah Jazz center Walker Kessler—claimed the title at the 2025 edition of the annual beauty…
Justin Trudeau’s reluctant departure will leave his Liberal party in freefall
His protracted refusal to quit as PM could even result in the demise of Canada’s ‘natural governing party’ Justin Trudeau’s decision to resign as prime minister has jolted his ailing Liberal party, kicking off a leadership race that could determine the future – or the demise – of Canada’s “natural governing party”. On a frigid…
Snow and ice warnings remain after floods hit UK
Yellow warnings for snow and ice remain in place after severe flooding and snow caused travel disruption and school closures across the UK. On Monday, major incidents were declared in Lincolnshire and Leicestershire after flooding caused by heavy rains, with hundreds of flood warnings still in place across England. North Yorkshire Police said the body…
Will Smith Cryptically Teases New Matrix Project
Will Smith teased a new project as he referenced his decision to turn down the role of Neo in The Matrix, leading fans to speculate that the venture might be related to the sci-fi franchise. Will Smith may be entering The Matrix. At least, that’s what the Oscar winner hinted at in a mysterious video…
Biden arrives in New Orleans to console families of victims: ‘You got to hang on’
President flew into city where US army veteran drove truck into crowd, killing 14 and injuring 30 others Joe Biden arrived in New Orleans late on Monday afternoon with a message to the grieving families of victims in the deadly new year’s attack during celebrations in the city’s famed French Quarter: “It takes time. You…
Hoda Kotb Reveals New Business Venture After Leaving Today
Today coanchor Hoda Kotb, who announced her departure from the news program in September, shared details of her next chapter during her Jan. 6 appearance on The Kelly Clarkson Show. It’s almost time to say “good morning” to Hoda Kotb for the last time. Ahead of her final Today appearance on Jan. 10, the coanchor—who…
Rudy Giuliani is held in contempt of court in $148 million defamation case
By The Associated Press NEW YORK — Rudy Giuliani was found in contempt of court Monday for failing to properly respond to requests for information as he turned over assets to satisfy a $148 million defamation judgment granted to two Georgia election workers. Judge Lewis J. Liman ruled after hearing Giuliani testify for a second…
How Myles Smith wrote 2024’s biggest British hit
Rising pop star Myles Smith can still remember the first time he felt famous. “This might sound trivial,” says the singer, “but I was playing a concert where I asked the audience, ‘Does anyone have cookies?’ “And within about 10 minutes, the whole dressing room was full of cookies. “It was the best thing ever.”…
Southern California warned of ‘life-threatening, destructive’ windstorm
Officials warn of fire risks and potential outages as gusts could reach 80mph in Los Angeles county and Ventura Southern California could experience a “life-threatening, destructive” windstorm this week, with forecasters warning of major fire risks unusual for January and potential power outages. The gusts are expected to intensify on Tuesday into Wednesday, potentially reaching…
Hugh Jackman and Sutton Foster Confirm They’re Dating
Hugh Jackman and Sutton Foster, who costarred on Broadway’s The Music Man in 2022, confirmed their romance after their respective splits from spouses Deborra-Lee Furness and Ted Griffin. The curtain is going up on a new romance. Sutton Foster and Hugh Jackman, whose chemistry in Broadway’s The Music Man captivated fans, confirmed their relationship months after romance…
North Korea says new hypersonic missile will ‘contain’ rivals
North Korea has claimed it fired a new intermediate-range ballistic missile tipped with a hypersonic warhead which “will reliably contain any rivals in the Pacific region”. The launch on Monday – Pyongyang’s first in two months – came as US Secretary of State Antony Blinken was in Seoul for talks with some of South Korea’s…
‘Extensive’ inquiry after police shoot and kill man in Adelaide during mental health incident
South Australian police commissioner says officers allegedly threatened by man at Craigburn Farm took ‘action necessary to protect themselves’ Police have shot and killed a 40-year-old man in Adelaide after they said he confronted officers with a knife during a mental health episode. South Australian police shot the man at his home in the suburb…
Record year for wind power in 2024
Wind provided more electricity than ever last year as the UK moved further away from planet-warming fossil fuels to power the nation, new data shows. Wind generated nearly 83 terawatt-hours (TWh) of electricity across Great Britain (England, Wales and Scotland), up from nearly 79TWh in 2023, show figures from the National Energy System Operator (Neso),…