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Cyclone Dikeledi kills three in Madagascar, and Mayotte is hit again
Tropical storm batters eastern parts of Africa, including French territory still recovering from Cyclone Chido Over the weekend, eastern parts of Africa were threatened by Tropical Cyclone Dikeledi. What started as a slight tropical disturbance between Indonesia and Australia on 2 January progressed westwards while developing into a depression over the week that followed. The…
Italy releases Iranian man wanted by U.S. over drone attack that killed 3 soldiers
By Rebecca Rosman Italy on Sunday released an Iranian businessman detained last month over his alleged involvement in a drone attack that killed three American service members and wounded dozens more. Mohammad Abedini, 38, was arrested in Milan in December on a warrant and extradition request made by the U.S. Department of Justice. The U.S.…
Syria Faces Big Challenge in Seeking Justice for Assad Regime Crimes
Syria’s Civil War The rebel alliance that took power has vowed to prosecute senior figures from the ousted government, but accountability will be hard to achieve in a vulnerable, divided and battered country. By Vivian Yee Reporting from Cairo There seem to be no limits to the dark revelations laid bare by the downfall of…
Court ruling on Belgium’s conduct in colonial Africa hailed as turning point
Verdict of crimes against humanity for kidnap of mixed-race children could pave way for wider justice, activists say A historic court ruling that found Belgium guilty of crimes against humanity during its colonial rule of central Africa has been hailed as a turning point that could pave the way for compensation and other forms of…
LA fires death toll rises to 24 as high winds expected
Weather forecasters in California are warning fierce winds which fuelled the infernos around Los Angeles are expected to pick up again this week, as fire crews on the ground race to make progress controlling three wildfires. Officials warned that after a weekend of relatively calm winds, the notoriously dry Santa Ana winds would pick up…
Landlords ripping off LA fire victims, says Selling Sunset star
Landlords have been illegally raising prices due to the Los Angeles wildfires, says Selling Sunset star Jason Oppenheim. The LA property mogul, who owns the luxury real estate brokerage at the centre of the Netflix reality show, said one client had been asked for thousands over the original asking price to rent a home –…
Somalia and Ethiopia agree to restore diplomatic ties after year-long rift
Somalia severed relations over sea access agreement Ethiopia signed with separatist region of Somaliland Somalia and Ethiopia have agreed to restore diplomatic representation in their respective capitals, more than a year after Somalia severed ties over a sea access agreement landlocked Ethiopia signed with the separatist northern Somali region of Somaliland. In a joint statement…
A French Cathedral Turned to Hams to Restore Its Organ
A dispute over a project to cure hams in a bell tower underscored the difficulties that churches in France face trying to pay for restorations. A dispute over a project to cure hams in a bell tower underscored the difficulties that churches in France face trying to pay for restorations. A view of the cathedral…
Off-duty officer hit by lorry and killed after stopping to help
An off-duty police officer has died after she was struck by a lorry while helping at the scene of an earlier crash. PC Rosie Prior, 45, had stopped to help Ryan Welford, 41, from Knaresborough, and was standing on the verge of the A19 at Bagby in North Yorkshire, when they were hit by a…
Italian Justice Ministry Moves to Release Iranian Man Sought by the U.S.
The request to revoke the man’s arrest came only days after Iran released an Italian journalist being held in Tehran. By Emma Bubola Reporting from Rome Italy’s justice minister has requested the revocation of the arrest of an Iranian man sought by the United States for allegedly providing material used in a drone attack that…
This Part of Mozambique Was Like Paradise. Now It’s a Terrorist Hotbed.
In a region of southern Africa known for its lush forests and emerald waters … attacks by Islamic State militants have raged for years. The fighting has killed thousands, robbed young men of limbs, forced hundreds of thousands of people to flee to temporary shelter, and made widows cover tears with their veils. In October,…
‘Everything is gone’ – Agony on a tight-knit LA street razed by inferno
Professional chef Daron Anderson always tells people he was “born in the kitchen” – quite literally. The 45-year-old was delivered by homebirth at 295 West Las Flores Drive, where he lived with his mother until this week. On Thursday, he stepped over charred debris where his kitchen once stood in Altadena, a tight-knit neighbourhood of…
As winds pick up, LA firefighters desperately battle to contain monster inferno
Firefighters are making an all-out assault to prevent the largest of the deadly wildfires that is threatening Los Angeles from spreading into one of the city’s most exclusive neighbourhoods. Aerial crews have been bombarding the flaming hills with water and fire retardant to hold back the Palisades fire, which has expanded an additional 1,000 acres…
Sudan’s Military Recaptures Key City From Paramilitary Accused of Genocide
Sudan’s Civil War Celebrations erupted in military-controlled areas, stoking hopes the victory might be a turning point in Sudan’s ruinous civil war. By Declan Walsh The Sudanese military recaptured a key city in Sudan’s breadbasket region on Saturday, chasing out a paramilitary group that the United States accused last week of genocide. Sudan’s information minister…
Biden awards Pope Francis the Presidential Medal of Freedom with distinction
Juliana Kim President Biden awarded the nation’s highest civilian honor, the Presidential Medal of Freedom, to Pope Francis on Saturday. The honor specifically came “with distinction,” becoming the first person to receive the added level of honor by Biden. In a statement, the White House commended Pope Francis for his commitment to serving the poor,…
PM should sack Siddiq over corruption claims, Badenoch says
Kemi Badenoch has called for the PM to sack Treasury Minister, Tulip Siddiq, after she was named in an investigation into claims her family embezzled up to £3.9bn from infrastructure spending in Bangladesh. It follows comments from Bangladesh’s new leader, Muhammad Yunus, who told the Sunday Times Siddiq should apologise after reports she had lived…
Syrian man died trying to cross Channel to UK on leaky dinghy, say French authorities
Man in his 20s, first such migrant fatality of 2025, suffered cardiac arrest reportedly as result of being crushed A young Syrian man died while trying to cross the Channel to Britain, the French authorities said. It is the first reported death at sea of a migrant seeking to travel to Britain from France so…
‘I don’t like this Musk chap’: Reform members say they’re unbothered by spat
Even by the standards of the Reform UK party, it has been an interesting few weeks. In December, its leader Nigel Farage flew to Florida to meet Elon Musk, the multi-billionaire, where they discussed a possible donation. On Boxing Day, it announced its membership figures had surpassed those of the Conservatives. There was then a…
Sudan’s army recaptures Wad Madani from rebel Rapid Support Forces
Strategic city fell into control of RSF, which has been accused of genocide by the US, in December 2023 Sudan’s military and its allies have taken back a strategic city from the rebel Rapid Support Forces, officials said. The recapture of the city of Wad Madani, the capital of Gezira province, took place more than…
Search for missing Aberdeen sisters widens to coast
The search for two sisters reported missing in Aberdeen has been extended to the coast, police said. Eliza and Henrietta Huszti – who are part of a set of triplets – were last seen in Market Street at Victoria Bridge at about 02:12 on Tuesday. A land search will also be carried out on Saturday…
Simple Favor Director Addresses Blake Lively, Anna Kendrick Feud Rumor
A Simple Favor 2 director Paul Feig slammed rumors that tensions between Blake Lively and Anna Kendrick had forced Amazon to indefinitely shelve the movie. Paul Feig asks you do yourself a simple favor and don’t believe everything you see on the Internet. The director slammed speculation that A Simple Favor 2 starring Blake Lively…
Inside Kristin Cavallari’s Eventful Dating History
Kristin Cavallari, who shares three kids with ex-husband Jay Cutler, said she’s dating again after breaking up with Mark Estes. Brush up on her robust romantic history leading up to her latest suitor. Kristin Cavallari knows that, if you’re looking for the right fit, you’ve got to try it on first. And, if it’s uncomfortable,…
Ukraine says it captured two injured North Korean soldiers in Russia
Two wounded North Korean soldiers have been captured as prisoners of war by Ukrainian troops in Russia’s Kursk Oblast, President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Saturday. The two men are receiving “necessary medical assistance” and are in the custody of the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) in Kyiv, according to Zelensky. The president said he was…
Protesters in Calais condemn UK policies to stop Channel crossings
Alliance of groups from across France call for measures to make crossings safer after 77 deaths recorded in 2024 More than 70 organisations from across France willcome together on Saturday to protest in Calais about UK policies to try to stop people crossing the Channel. At least 77 people died trying to cross the Channel…
Former Child Star Killed In L.A. Fires After Mom Tried to Save Him
Amid the Los Angeles wildfires, Rory Callum Sykes—a child actor born blind and with cerebral palsy—died at age 32 after mom Shelley Sykes was unable to contact 911 and put out the fire herself. The Los Angeles wildfires continue to cause devastation across California. Former child actor Rory Callum Sykes is among the growing list…
Molly Russell’s dad warns UK ‘going backwards’ on online safety and urges PM to act
The father of Molly Russell, the teenager who took her own life after seeing harmful content online, has personally appealed to the prime minister to tighten rules that protect children and has warned the UK is “going backwards” on internet safety. Ian Russell, who backed the previous government bringing in new requirements for tech firms…
Ukraine Says It Captured 2 North Korean Soldiers Fighting for Russia
Russia-Ukraine War President Volodymyr Zelensky said the soldiers were captured in the western Kursk region, where Ukraine has been fighting to hold on to territory it seized last summer. By Cassandra Vinograd Reporting from Kyiv, Ukraine The Ukrainian authorities on Saturday announced the capture of two North Korean soldiers in Russia, saying they were the…
Lebanon’s Prime Minister Meets With Syrian Leader
Middle East Crisis The visit by Prime Minister Najib Mikati was the first official trip by the Lebanese leader to meet with the new government of Syria. By Aaron Boxerman The Lebanese prime minister on Saturday headed to the Syrian capital, Damascus, for the first official visit to meet with the new government there, after…
Venezuelan opposition candidate accuses Nicolás Maduro of coup
Edmundo González, widely believed to have won July election, gives address after autocrat sworn in for third term The man widely believed to be the real victor of last year’s presidential election in Venezuela has accused Nicolás Maduro of staging a coup and “crowning himself dictator” after the South American autocrat claimed another six years…
Inside Aubrey Plaza’s Love Story With Late Husband Jeff Baena
Aubrey Plaza called the sudden death of her husband Jeff Baena an “unimaginable tragedy.” Look back at the actress and filmmaker’s love story. Aubrey Plaza and Jeff Baena were collaborators—both in their onscreen work and in their life together off-camera. But on Jan. 3, the actress’s filmmaker husband died by suicide at the age 47,…
Katie Piper gets ‘artificial eye’ after acid attack
Katie Piper has decided to get an “artificial eye” more than 16 years after an acid attack which left her with serious injuries and permanent scarring. The TV presenter shared the news on Instagram, saying it follows “many years of battling” with her health. “I’ve reached the end of [the] road somewhat, and the decision…
Lynx dies after being captured in Cairngorms
The wild cat was one of four, released illegally, which were caught near Kingussie in the Highlands in recent days. The animals were humanely captured in pairs in the Dell of Killiehuntly area and taken to the Highland Wildlife Park. The RZSS said they would have been under great stress after being abandoned in a…
Jeju Air Flight Recorder Stopped Working 4 Minutes Before Plane Crash
South Korea Plane Crash The missing data deepens the puzzle of what caused the deadly air disaster in Muan, South Korea, late last month. By Choe Sang-Hun Reporting from Seoul The flight recorder of the Jeju Air passenger jet that crashed last month, killing 179 people, stopped recording for its last four minutes, South Korean…
A Timeline of Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni’s Legal Battle
With It Ends With Us costars Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni locked in a legal battle, we broke down what to know about her lawsuit against him and Wayfarer Studios and his against The New York Times. Perhaps ironically, it doesn’t appear as if the legal battle between It Ends With Us costars Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni will be…
Is Trump’s rhetoric on Greenland, Canada and Panama Canal a ‘Madman Strategy’?
By Scott Neuman President-elect Donald Trump, who is days away from taking office, has wasted no time in returning to center stage in U.S. foreign policy, reprising his hallmark blend of bombastic rhetoric and threats that keep both friend and foe guessing. His undiplomatic talk in recent days of reclaiming the Panama Canal — and…
8 Best Winter Fashion Trends on Amazon Our Editors Are Wearing in 2025
From denim on denim to chunky loafers, this trendy lineup is making winter dressing anything but boring (trust). E! may get a commission if you purchase something through our links. Learn more. After sifting through Amazon’s latest and greatest for hours every week, I’ve seen it all—and these eight winter trends are undeniably the ones to…
Tiny French town left €10m fortune by a man who had never been there
Thiberville in Normandy receives windfall worth five times annual budget from a Paris resident who was named after it Throughout Roger Thiberville’s long life, he never once visited the Normandy town that gave him his last name. Descended from a family of vineyard owners, he inherited property in Paris from his parents and worked as…
Israel’s Campaign in Syrian Border Area Prompts Fears It Plans to Stay
Syria’s Civil War Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s order for Israeli troops to “take over” a buffer zone with Syria upended decades of relative calm along the de facto border between the two countries. By Aaron Boxerman Reporting from Jerusalem Israeli soldiers have raided Syrian border villages, prompting nervous residents to huddle in their homes. They…
Photograph Revives Ukraine-Russia Culture War
Russia-Ukraine War An image depicting a famous 19th-century painting of Cossacks, with current Ukrainian soldiers standing in for the warriors, has struck a chord as Kyiv battles to assert its identity. By Constant Méheut Reporting from Kyiv, Ukraine It looks like a serene snapshot from Ukraine’s battlefield: A group of armor-clad soldiers huddled around a…
Black boxes on crashed South Korean plane cut out before impact, inquiry finds
Recording of flight data ceased four minutes before Jeju Air crash that killed 179 people, says transport ministry Flight data and cockpit voice recorders on the Jeju Air plane that crashed in South Korea in December, killing 179 people, stopped recording about four minutes before the airliner hit a concrete structure at Muan airport, the…
Why wildfires are becoming faster and more furious
“The fire was able to get started, get a foothold, and then the wind came in and pushed it really, really hard,” says Ellie Graeden, co-chief executive of RedZone Analytics, which makes wildfire modelling products for the insurance industry. “This is really as bad as it can get.” The fire exploded, followed by other wildfires…
Temperature falls to -18.7C in north Scotland, a 15-year low for UK
Altnaharra in Highlands recorded -18.7C on Friday night, the coldest January overnight temperature since 2010 Temperatures in a hamlet in northern Scotland fell to -18.7C on Friday – the coldest January overnight temperature in the UK in 15 years, the Met Office said. Altnaharra, in the Highlands, first recorded the temperature at 10pm Friday night,…
Trump wants to take Greenland: Four ways this saga could go
In recent weeks, US President-elect Donald Trump has shown renewed interest in taking control of Greenland, a largely autonomous territory of Denmark in the Arctic and the world’s largest island. He first indicated an intention to buy Greenland in 2019, during his first term as president, but this week he went further, refusing to rule…
‘My father should die in prison’, daughter of Dominique Pelicot tells BBC
Warning: This story contains descriptions of sexual abuse It was 20:25 on a Monday evening in November 2020 when Caroline Darian got the call that changed everything. On the other end of the phone was her mother, Gisèle Pelicot. “She announced to me that she discovered that morning that [my father] Dominique had been drugging…
Two pearls, a saw, a toy – this is what the survivors of LA fires went back for
For thousands of residents of Los Angeles, the fires took almost everything they had. At least 10 people are dead, and thousands of homes destroyed, after five days of burning. But as the embers cooled, some residents of Altadena, which was ravaged by the Eaton Fire, returned to see what remained: An artifact from their…
Hundreds of California prison inmates fight wildfires – and stigma
Nearly 1,000 incarcerated men and women have joined the frontlines in a battle against record-breaking wildfires burning across southern California. The number deployed – now 939 – are part of a long-running volunteer programme led by the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR). Their numbers have steadily increased since Tuesday, the day the deadly…
The Fight Over Lee Kuan Yew’s House
A son of the country’s founding father says he has been persecuted by the government because of a feud with his older brother, who until May was prime minister. By Sui-Lee Wee Sui-Lee Wee interviewed members of the Lee family as well as relatives and close family friends, and reviewed more than 1,000 pages of…
Alec Baldwin Sues for Malicious Prosecution After Rust Shooting Trial
Nearly six months after Alec Baldwin’s trial for involuntary manslaughter in connection to cinematographer Halyna Hutchins’ death was dismissed, the actor filed a lawsuit for malicious prosecution. Alec Baldwin is taking legal action. Nearly six months after a New Mexico judge dismissed the actor’s involuntary manslaughter trial in connection to the 2021 fatal shooting of…
When Carter met Kim – and stopped a nuclear war
Three decades ago, the world was on the brink of a nuclear showdown – until Jimmy Carter showed up in North Korea. In June 1994, the former US president arrived for talks in Pyongyang with then leader Kim Il-sung. It was unprecedented, marking the first time a former or sitting US president had visited. But…
Second Sydney synagogue vandalised with swastikas as NSW premier condemns ‘monstrous’ acts
Police investigating graffiti on Newtown synagogue a day after similar attack in Allawah A second Sydney synagogue has been vandalised with swastikas in as many days in an attack the Jewish community said was intended to erode social cohesion. The Newtown synagogue in Sydney’s inner west was the latest site targeted, with red swastikas spray…
Christina Haack Reveals Whether She’d Ever Get Married Again
The Flip Off star Christina Haack shared her thoughts on whether or not she’d get married again in the future amid her divorce from third husband Josh Hall. Christina Haack hasn’t flipped her perspective on marriage. The HGTV star—who is in the midst of a divorce from her estranged third husband Josh Hall—explained why she…
Kathie Lee Gifford Surprises Hoda Kotb During Her Final Today Show
Kathie Lee Gifford surprised her former Today fourth hour co-host Hoda Kotb in honor of her last day. One last toast for Hoda Kotb. And fittingly, her former cohost Kathie Lee Gifford was the one to do it. In honor of the long-time Today anchor’s final day Jan.10, the former Kathie Lee & Hoda host…
Lala Kent Says Daughter Sosa “Struggling to Breathe” Amid L.A. Fires
Vanderpump Rules‘ Lala Kent revealed she and daughters Ocean, 3, and 4-month-old Sosa fled the dangerous conditions in Los Angeles amid the devastating ongoing wildfires. Lala Kent‘s family has found safety in the desert amid the ongoing devastating Los Angeles fires. The Vanderpump Rules alum—who is mom to daughters Ocean, 3, and 4-month-old Sosa—revealed she…
Britney Spears Shares She Evacuated Home Amid Los Angeles Wildfires
Britney Spears shared she evacuated her home as the Los Angeles Wildfires—which have destroyed properties belonging to Paris Hilton, Billy Crystal and more—rage on. Britney Spears has evacuated to safety. As four significant Los Angeles wildfires—Palisades, Kenneth, Eaton and Hurst—rage on throughout the city, the “Womanizer” singer shared that she is among the evacuees. “I…
#BookTok’s Obsession Twisted Is Headed to Netflix
Ana Huang’s Twisted book series is being turned into a Netflix TV show after the rights were obtained in a deal that will make any #BookTok fanatic scream with joy. Twisted is heading to the small screen. The rights to the book series written by Ana Huang were obtained by Netflix in a seven-figure deal,…
MPs urge checks as Shein refuses to answer questions
The London Stock Exchange (LSE) has been asked what checks are in place to vet firms after fast-fashion retailer Shein refused to answer “basic questions” over its supply chain. Liam Byrne, chair of the Business and Trade Committee, wrote to Dame Julia Hoggett asking if the stock market had tests in place to “authenticate statements”…
Why Ballerina Farm’s Hannah Neeleman Is Temporarily Moving to Ireland
Ballerina Farm TikToker Hannah Neeleman and her husband Daniel Neeleman moved their family from Utah to Europe as they embark on “a very big adventure.” Here’s why they’re moving. Influencer Hannah Neeleman is cooking up something new for her family. The Ballerina Farm founder revealed that she and her husband Daniel Neeleman—who share eight children Henry, 12, Charles, 10, George,…
Could a mango-flavoured pill end intestinal worms?
A new tablet being developed to cure intestinal worms has shown promising results in trials and could help eradicate the parasitic infection, which affects about 1.5 billion people globally, researchers say. The mango-flavoured pill is a combination of two existing anti-parasitic drugs that, used together, appear more effective in getting rid of worms. These worms…
Teen whose art sells for £23,000 gets first painting lesson
A teenage artist who has already sold works for £23,000 has just passed another milestone – her first ever painting lesson. Makenzy Beard, 17, made waves back in 2020 when a portrait she painted of her neighbour went viral on social media. The painting went on to appear at The Royal Academy of Arts, a…
What Miles Teller’s Wife Keleigh Wishes She Saved Amid L.A. Wildfires
After Keleigh Sperry and Miles Teller’s home burned down during the Los Angeles wildfires, the model shared what she wished she brought with her as they evacuated. Keleigh Sperry is reflecting on her unimaginable loss. After the model and her husband Miles Teller’s Pacific Palisades home burned down amid the wildfires ravaging Los Angeles, she…
The quest to catch the Cairngorms’ mysterious lynx
On the face of it, it seems a near-impossible task. Catch one of the most elusive wild cat species set loose in a landscape twice the size of the Lake District National Park. But this week experts were faced with this challenge not once, but twice. Barely 24-hours after two escaped cats were captured in…
Tammy Slaton’s Sister Amanda Shares Support Amid Weight Loss Journey
1000-Lb. Sisters star Tammy Slaton received some encouraging words from her sister, Amanda Halterman, as she continues her quest to lose weight and improve her health. Tammy Slaton’s family has her back. As the 1000-Lb. Sisters star continues to document her weight loss journey on the TLC series, she received encouragement from her sister, Amanda…
Probation: ‘Too few staff, with too little experience, managing too many offenders’
Warning: This story contains descriptions of suicide and acts of violence Holding his chin in his hand and staring into the distance, a probation officer tells me how he planned to end his life. “I started to prepare how I was going to do it,” he says. “I needed to get out of this work…
Post Malone Enjoys Rare Golfing Day With His Fiancée
Post Malone and his fiancée made a rare outing while enjoying their vacation in Europe. See the cute moment. Post Malone turned the fairway into the perfect date spot. The “Pour Me a Drink” singer enjoyed some fun in the sun with his fiancée during a trip to Rome, where they were joined by some…
Trump’s property company in talks to buy back his Washington DC hotel
Trump International hotel, currently a Waldorf Astoria, was a venue for influence peddling, opponents say Donald Trump’s property company is in negotiations to re-purchase his Washington hotel, which opponents say was a venue for illicit influence peddling during his first presidency. The Trump International hotel, housed in the city’s old post office building a short…
Ruby Franke’s Daughter Shares What Made Her Fear Siblings Might Die
Ruby Franke’s eldest daughter, Shari Franke, described her fear that her siblings were “going to die” before their mother’s arrest in her new memoir, The House of My Mother. Ruby Franke’s daughter Shari Franke is opening up about her deepest fears. In her new book, The House of My Mother: A Daughter’s Quest for Freedom,…
UK should consider letting IS members return, terror watchdog says
The government should consider repatriating British members of the Islamic State group (IS) who are being held in Syrian detention camps, the government’s independent terrorism legislation reviewer Jonathan Hall KC has said. Mr Hall’s comments come after Donald Trump’s incoming counter-terrorism chief, Sebastian Gorka, said that if the UK wanted to be seen as a…
US and UK toughens sanctions on Russian oil industry
The Biden administration has imposed some of its toughest sanctions yet on Russia, in a move designed to hit Moscow’s energy revenue that is fuelling its war in Ukraine. The measures target more than 200 entities and individuals ranging from traders and officials to insurance companies, as well as hundreds of oil tankers. In a…
Vanderpump Rules’ Katie Maloney Is “Numb” After Death of Father
Vanderpump Rules alum Katie Maloney is mourning the death of her dad Richard Maloney, who passed away Jan. 5. His cause of death has not been shared. Katie Maloney is in mourning. The Vanderpump Rules alum shared that her dad Richard Maloney died on Jan. 5. “I feel like I am a stranger to grief,”…
IDF soldiers on leave among New Orleans truck attack victims
Adi Levin and a fellow reservist in the Israel Defense Forces came to New Orleans as part of a six-week trip to the US Two Israeli military members on leave were critically wounded in the New Year’s Day truck attack on New Orleans’ famed Bourbon Street and remain hospitalized, according to a diplomatic official from…
LA fires burn area twice the size of Manhattan – worst the city has seen in recent history
California has seen deadly blazes over the years – Camp fire decimated Paradise town in 2018 and Tubbs fire burned 36,810 acres in 2017 The destruction caused by the wildfires ravaging Los Angeles is the worst the city has seen in recent history. The wildfires, which began on 7 January, have torched the US’s second…
In court with the ‘9/11 mastermind’, two decades after his arrest
Sitting on the front row of a war court on the US’s Guantanamo Bay naval base in Cuba, Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, one of the world’s most notorious defendants, appeared to listen intently. “Can you confirm that Mr Mohammed is pleading guilty to all charges and specifications without exceptions or substitutions?” the judge asked his lawyer…
Did Bill Hader and Ali Wong Break Up? Here’s the Truth
After Bill Hader didn’t walk the 2025 Golden Globes red carpet with his girlfriend Ali Wong, the Saturday Night Live alum shut down rumors that it was because the couple had called it quits. Bill Hader will always be Ali Wong‘s definitely. After he didn’t walk the red carpet alongside the Beef star at the…
Fox News headed for trial, again, over 2020 election fraud claims
David Folkenflik Fox News appears to be headed once more to court over the lies involving election fraud it aired about the 2020 presidential race. This time, it’s over the false claims that election tech company Smartmatic sabotaged the re-election of then-President Donald Trump. In April 2023, on the eve of a trial in Delaware…
Jennifer Garner Shares “Guilt” After Losing a Friend in LA Wildfires
Jennifer Garner got candid about her emotions as her Los Angeles County hometown of Pacific Palisades contended with the wildfire currently moving through the city. Jennifer Garner is reflecting on the difficult situation facing Southern California. The Alias alum got candid about the inner turmoil she has faced after experiencing a loss due to the devastating wildfires currently making their way through her Los Angeles…
‘I had to save myself’: details emerge about Los Angeles wildfire victims
Death toll rises to 11 as first identified victims were Altadena residents affected by ongoing Eaton fire At least 11 people have died in the wildfires surging across the Los Angeles area. As local law enforcement scrambles to identify victims and inform their families, details are emerging about five of the Los Angeles residents killed…
Reform UK councillors resign in protest over Farage
Ten Reform UK councillors in Derbyshire say they have resigned in protest over Nigel Farage’s leadership. The group blamed the party operating in an “increasingly autocratic manner” for their decision and said they feel Reform “has lost its sense of direction” since Farage took over as leader last June. But Farage told BBC Newsnight the…
More people in late 20s still living with parents
An impression – or possibly a fear – that 20-somethings are still hanging about in the family home is based on fact, an influential think-tank has concluded. The proportion of 25 to 34-year-olds still living with their parents has increased by more than a third in nearly two decades, according to the Institute for Fiscal…
Khloe Kardashian Slams Alleged Arsonist Amid Los Angeles Fires
Khloe Kardashian shared a scathing message after police took a suspect into custody for “possible arson” near the Kenneth Fire in California’s Woodland Hills. Khloe Kardashian is reacting to upsetting news. After an unidentified person was taken into custody by the Los Angeles Police Department for “possible arson” following the eruption of the Jan. 9…
Reeves pledges to ‘make UK better off’ on China visit
Making working people in Britain better off will be at the “forefront” of the chancellor’s mind during her visit to China, the Treasury has said, following criticism of the trip amid trouble on the financial markets at home. Rachel Reeves will meet her opposite number in Beijing this weekend to explore trade and investment opportunities…
How Pamela Anderson Is Getting the “Best Payback” After Pam & Tommy
Pamela Anderson shared insight into her feelings surrounding the Emmy-nominated Hulu series Pam & Tommy as she promotes her new film The Last Showgirl, which earned a slew of nominations. Pamela Anderson is loving this new chapter in her life. As the actress basks in the glow of several award nominations for her performance in…
U.S. ambassador to Israel makes his final push for release of U.S. hostages from Gaza
Daniel Estrin JERUSALEM — The U.S. is seeking the release of all seven American hostages held in Gaza in negotiations for a ceasefire and hostage deal between Israel and Hamas, the U.S. Ambassador to Israel Jacob J. Lew told NPR on Friday. “We are going to do everything we can in this round to get…
California fires: 10 killed and 10,000 structures destroyed as blazes continue
Strong winds and low humidity continue as five fires rage across Los Angeles area, with death toll expected to rise Weather forecasters in Los Angeles expect fast, dry winds to return towards the end of the weekend, threatening to fuel wildfires that have already destroyed 10,000 structures and killed 10 people. Urgent “red flag” alerts…
Bird flu outbreak confirmed in Scotland with protection zone in place
A protection zone has been set up following an outbreak of bird flu in Angus. Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI), of the H5N1 strain, was reported at Over Ascreavie House, Kingoldrum, in the Kirriemuir area. Chief veterinary officer Sheila Voas announced the report on Friday night. A 3km (1.8 mile) protection zone and a 10km…
JoJo Siwa Shares Costumes She Packed for Los Angeles Fire Evacuation
As JoJo Siwa prepared for a potential evacuation amid the Los Angeles fires, the “Karma” singer shared the music video costumes she included amongst her belongings. JoJo Siwa isn’t messing around amid the Los Angeles wildfires. The Dance Moms alum shared which of her belongings she was planning to save in the event the ongoing…
U.S. TikTok Ban Looms as Supreme Court Hears Arguments
U.S. TikTok Ban Looms as Supreme Court Hears Arguments TikTok is on the clock: ByteDance, the app’s China-based owner, must sell it by January 19 or face a ban By Ben Guarino edited by Dean Visser Participants hold signs in support of TikTok outside the U.S. Capitol Building on March 13, 2024 in Washington, D.C.…
Did Tom Holland Ask Zendaya’s Dad for Permission Before Proposing?
Days after Zendaya flashed a diamond ring at the 2025 Golden Globes, Tom Holland’s father confirmed the couple are engaged, and that Tom planned every detail before proposing. Tom Holland wove the perfect engagement for Zendaya. Less than a week after the Spider-Man actress debuted a 5-carat diamond ring on her left ring finger at the 2025 Golden Globes, Tom’s father Dominic Holland confirmed the…
Temperature drops to -17.3C in Scottish hamlet
Temperatures in a hamlet in northern Scotland dropped to -17.3C on Friday – the UK’s coldest January night in 15 years. The mercury in Altnaharra, which is in the most northern region of the Highlands, plummeted shortly before 20:00, the Met Office said. It is the coldest January overnight temperature since 2010, when temperatures dropped…
‘It’s like a ton of bricks fell on me’ – Victims’ loved ones share stories
At least 10 people have died as wildfires rage in Los Angeles – and there are fears that number will rise. Officials say it may take several weeks to identify victims as traditional methods – such as fingerprinting and visual identification – may not be possible. Here is what we know about those who are…
How Gossip Girl’s Samantha Rose Baldwin Rescued Her Cat From Fire
Gossip Girl actress Samantha Rose Baldwin detailed her heroic efforts to save her 10-year-old cat from the ongoing Los Angeles wildfires. Samantha Rose Baldwin is leaving no feline behind. Amid the devastating Los Angeles wildfires, the actress—who appeared on season two of the Gossip Girl reboot—braved the flames to rescue her 10-year-old tortoiseshell cat,…
Pressure on Nigel Farage as Reform UK councillors resign over his leadership
Exclusive: Departures will add to scrutiny of party leader after Elon Musk said he was ‘not up to the job’ A group of 10 councillors who had been elected for Reform UK have given notice of their intention to resign en masse in protest at Nigel Farage’s leadership. The resignations will add to pressure on…
Biden extends temporary protections for more than 800,000 immigrants
US president moves to shield roughly 230,000 Salvadorans and 600,000 Venezuelans against Trump administration The Biden administration on Friday extended temporary humanitarian protections for about 230,000 Salvadorans and 600,000 Venezuelans living in the US, in an effort to shield those groups from an incoming Trump administration that has promised to deport them. The decision in…
Identical Twins Marry Identical Twins—and Now Their Kids Are Siblings
Identical twins Brittany Deane Salyers and Briana Deane Salyers married identical twins Josh Salyers and Jeremy Salyers in 2017 and are now raising their 3-year-old sons as siblings, not just cousins. These folks are giving a new meaning to the term “twin flame.” Why? Well, identical twin sisters Brittany Deane Salyers and Briana Deane Salyers, both 39, married identical twin…
Venezuela’s Maduro begins new term as US increases bounty for his arrest
By Manuel Rueda BOGOTA, Colombia—Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro was sworn into office for a third consecutive term on Friday, as the United States, European Union and United Kingdom announced a new round of sanctions on the increasingly authoritarian government. The US, EU and many neighboring countries have recognised the opposition candidate – Edmundo González– as…
Meta axes diversity programmes joining US corporate rollback
Mark Zuckerberg’s Meta is axing its diversity programmes, joining firms across corporate America that are rolling back initiatives criticised by conservatives, citing legal and political risks. The move comes just days after the tech giant, owner of Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp, said it was ending a fact-checking programme criticised by President-elect Donald Trump and Republicans…
Fears of ‘rogue rewilding’ in Scottish Highlands after further lynx sightings
Environmentalists condemn unauthorised releases as ‘reckless’ and ‘highly irresponsible’ For a brief moment this week, lynx have been roaming the Scottish Highlands once again. But this was not the way conservationists had hoped to end their 1,000-year absence. On Wednesday, Police Scotland received reports of two lynx in a forest in the Cairngorms national park,…
Bill Hader Surprises News Crew During Palisades Fire
Saturday Night Live alum Bill Hader caught a Los Angeles news crew by surprise when he offered to take part in their coverage of the ongoing wildfires affecting Southern California. Bill Hader briefly took on a different kind of TV role. Amid the wildfires impacting the Los Angeles area, the Saturday Night Live alum surprised…
10,000 brave -3C at Bradford’s magical City of Culture launch
Thousands of people braved sub-zero temperatures to watch an open-air spectacle starring magician Steven Frayne, formerly known as Dynamo, a 10-year-old rapper and a dozen aerial dancers to launch Bradford’s year as UK City of Culture. Frayne told the audience he started his career performing street magic in City Park, where the opening ceremony was…
Fact-checking criticism of California officials over fires
The wildfires raging in Los Angeles have led to claims that officials there have mismanaged the city’s preparation for such events. President-elect Donald Trump has pointed the finger of blame at California Governor Gavin Newsom, who he says is responsible for LA’s struggling water supply. Others have blamed LA Mayor Karen Bass for cutting the…