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‘Masterful’ novelist David Lodge dies aged 89
Author and critic David Lodge, best known for his Booker Prize-nominated comic campus novels Small World and Nice Work, has died at the age of 89. In the books, the former literature professor satirised academic life, and both went on to be adapted for television. His other celebrated works included Changing Places and The British…
European Ministers Visit Syria to Strengthen Ties With New Government
Syria’s Civil War Top diplomats from Germany and France went to Damascus on behalf of the European Union. It’s the first such trip in years, part of a flurry of Western outreach. By Aaron Boxerman Syria’s new leaders met the French and German foreign ministers in the capital, Damascus, on Friday in one of the…
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Strictly’s Amy froze embryos after cancer diagnosis
Strictly Come Dancing’s Amy Dowden said she “would love a family” after freezing five of her embryos following her breast cancer diagnosis in 2023. The 34-year-old from Caerphilly underwent egg retrieval prior to treatment to give her and her husband Ben Jones the chance to try for a baby in future. She announced in February…
Saudi Arabia and U.A.E. Tread Cautiously With Syria’s New Leaders
Syria’s Civil War The two Mideast powerhouses have been trying to block the rise of Islamist groups in the region for two decades. The rebel takeover in Damascus will test that approach. By Ismaeel Naar Reporting from Manama, Bahrain, and from Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates For decades, Syria was Iran’s closest Arab ally in…
Britt Allcroft, Thomas the Tank Engine Series Creator, Dead at 81
The creator of the beloved children’s series Thomas & Friends, Britt Allcroft, died at the age of 81. The Thomas the Tank Engine and his fans all over the world are in mourning. Britt Allcroft, who co-created the beloved Thomas the Tank Engine & Friends children’s series, has died. She was 81. “It is with…
Why is it so hard to arrest South Korea’s impeached president?
There were more than 100 police officers and they were armed with a warrant, but South Korean authorities failed to arrest suspended President Yoon Suk Yeol after a six-hour deadlock outside his home. That’s how long the confrontation with Yoon’s security team lasted as they formed a human wall and used vehicles to block the…
Man murdered after perceived slight at pub karaoke
A “cowardly” man murdered a pub goer with one punch after he thought he was making fun of his partner’s karaoke singing. Christopher Cooper, 39, punched 64-year-old Kelvin Evans, from Gorseinon, Swansea, once to the head outside the Station Hotel pub on 26 May 2023. Judge Geraint Walters told Swansea Crown Court that Cooper appeared…
A Long Fight to Keep a Closer Eye on Madrasas Unravels in Pakistan
In a deal with Islamist parties, Pakistan is abandoning a requirement that religious seminaries, long seen by Western officials as a potential threat, register with the government. By Zia ur-Rehman Reporting from Karachi, Pakistan They draw millions of poor Pakistani children with the simple promise of free education, meals and housing. For devout families, they…
Caelynn Bell Details Fertility Journey With Husband Dean Bell
Bachelor Nation’s Caelynn Bell shared that growing her and husband Dean Bell’s family was a major goal for 2025, detailing the fertility struggles she has faced along the way. Caelynn Bell is sharing insight into her and Dean Bell’s family plans. While revealing her and her husband of more than a year’s goals and aspirations…
South Korea’s Dueling Protests
South Korea Turmoil A standoff between the impeached president’s security team and officials seeking to detain him was echoed on the streets outside the presidential residence. By John Yoon Reporting from Seoul It was another call to action on Friday for the South Korean protest movement that had faced down security forces just a month ago…
Apple’s AI notification falsely claims Littler has already won world darts final
A news summary from Apple has falsely claimed darts player Luke Littler won the PDC World Championship – before he has even played in the final. On Friday morning, an iPhone notification based on a news story of Littler winning the semi-final of the PDC World Championship falsely made it appear that the BBC was…
Barcelona to fine e-scooter users up to €500 for riding on pavements
Council to crack down on antisocial behaviour linked to rapid rise of e-scooter riders in city Anyone riding an electric scooter on the pavement or without a helmet in Barcelona faces a fine of up to €500 (£415) from 1 February as part of a crackdown on antisocial behaviour linked to the rapid rise of…
Jumping ‘Numts’ from Mitochondria Can Be Fast and Deadly
Jumping ‘Numts’ from Mitochondria Can Be Fast and Deadly Bits of DNA from mitochondria can skip surprisingly fast into our genome and may reduce lifespan By Martin Picard edited by Madhusree Mukerjee Little loops floating inside this illustration of a mitochondrion represent its DNA. Mitochondria descend from an ancient bacterium that was swallowed, millions of…
Rightwing thinktank booked to brief Kevin Rudd on Project 2025 months before Trump win, documents reveal
Heritage Foundation officials were due to outline their conservative blueprint at Australian embassy, correspondence shows The rightwing thinktank behind Project 2025 – cast as a playbook for Donald Trump’s second presidential term – was scheduled to brief Australian ambassador to the US, Kevin Rudd, on the manifesto months before last year’s election, documents reveal. The…
Lala Kent Shares Confession About Drinking Her Breast Milk in Coffee
Vanderpump Rules alum Lala Kent recently revealed that she “drank 10 ounces” of her own breastmilk in her morning coffee. Lala Kent‘s reality TV future may be uncertain, but she’s still getting real about her life. The Vanderpump Rules alum—who gave birth to her second daughter, Sosa, via sperm donor, in September—recently shared how she isn’t…
Shops offered grottos and wine to combat ‘drab’ December
The number of people going to shops has fallen for the second year in a row, according to a leading data monitor, after the year ended on a “drab December” for retail. Footfall dropped 2.2% in 2024, having also fallen in 2023, the British Retail Consortium’s (BRC) analysis of Sensormatic’s data found. Experts said a…
South Korea Fails to Detain Impeached President in Standoff at His Home
South Korea Turmoil Blocked by bodyguards, officials retreated after several hours without serving a court warrant to hold President Yoon Suk Yeol for questioning on insurrection charges. By Choe Sang-HunJohn Yoon and Jin Yu Young Reporting from Seoul When around 100 criminal investigators and police officers entered a hilly compound in central Seoul on Friday morning,…
Heliophysics Is Set to Shine in 2025
Heliophysics Is Set to Shine in 2025 The science of the sun and its effects on the solar system is a sprawling discipline that expects a very exciting 2025 By Meghan Bartels edited by Lee Billings The sun sends out a constant flow of charged particles called the solar wind, which ultimately travels past all…
Biden blocks Nippon Steel from buying US Steel
US President Joe Biden has formally blocked the takeover of US Steel by a bigger Japanese company, saying foreign ownership could pose risks for national security. The controversial decision comes a year after Nippon Steel first announced the $14.9bn (£12bn) deal, describing it as a lifeline for its smaller Pennsylvania-based rival. But the transaction soon…
Sydney Sweeney & Fiancé Jonathan Davino Pack on the PDA in Rare Photo
Euphoria’s Sydney Sweeney shared a heartwarming look back at 2024 on her Instagram, including throwbacks with friends and a rare photo locking lips with fiancé Jonathan Davis. Sydney Sweeney left 2024 feeling euphoric. In fact, the HBO star closed out the year with a fabulous photo dump highlighting her favorite parts of the year. And…
Bravo’s Craig Conover Froze His Sperm Before Paige DeSorbo Breakup
Southern Charm star Craig Conover revealed during the show’s Jan. 2 episode that he froze his sperm before his split from Paige DeSorbo. Craig Conover and Paige DeSorbo were planning for the future ahead of their split. Craig, 35, froze his sperm months before the Bravo stars broke up after three years of dating to accommodate…
Israel confirms it is holding Gaza hospital chief Abu Safiya
Israel has confirmed it is holding Gaza hospital director Dr Hussam Abu Safiya after earlier telling a local NGO that it was unaware of his case, sparking concern for his well being. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) statement said he was “currently being investigated by Israeli security forces” in person. The statement did not offer…
Thai prime minister declares £324m in assets including 217 designer handbags
Paetongtarn Shinawatra made required wealth declaration to national anti-corruption commission Thailand’s prime minister, Paetongtarn Shinawatra, has declared £324m in assets including a collection of 217 designer handbags and 75 luxury watches in submissions on her wealth to a government body. Paetongtarn, daughter of the billionaire ex-prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra, took office in September, the fourth…
Neil Young reverses his Glastonbury ‘boycott’
Neil Young has announced he will play this year’s Glastonbury Festival, just days after saying he had turned down a slot because of the BBC’s involvement. The 79-year-old had announced that he and his band would not play the event because the BBC “wanted us to do a lot of things in a way we…
Kaley Cuoco Officiates Sister Briana Cuoco’s New Year’s Eve Wedding
Kaley Cuoco helped her sister kickstart the new year with a big bang. The Big Bang Theory star served as the officiant at the wedding of her younger sister Briana Cuoco, who married during a sweet New Year’s Eve ceremony. In a post shared by Kaley, 39, the actress poses with her fiancé Tom Pelphrey…
FBI says deadly New Orleans attack suspect acted alone. And, the House speaker vote
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 FBI says Shamsud-Din Jabbar, the driver who rammed a pickup truck into a crowd in New Orleans on New Year’s Day, acted alone. The agency backed off of…
Massive cleanup under way in Ghana after fire destroys one of world’s biggest secondhand markets
Thousands of traders face ruin after blaze razes two-thirds of Accra’s Kantamanto, which receives an estimated 15m used clothes from global north each week A huge cleanup operation is taking place after a fire devastated one of the world’s biggest secondhand clothes markets. Thousands of traders’ stalls were destroyed in the blaze that started at…
Hospital admissions for flu quadruple in England as NHS bosses warn of ‘huge’ strain
Cold snap expected to add to pressure as NHS England figures show 5,074 flu patients in hospital by 29 December The number of people admitted to hospital with flu in England has quadrupled in a month, as health leaders said “huge” pressure in the NHS will only get worse as temperatures plummet this weekend. Figures…
Musk ‘misinformed’ on grooming gangs, says minister
Elon Musk’s attack on the government’s handling of grooming gangs is “misjudged and certainly misinformed”, Health Secretary Wes Streeting has said. Tech multi-billionaire Musk has posted a series of messages on his social media site X, accusing Sir Keir Starmer of failing to prosecute gangs that systematically groomed and raped young girls, and calling for…
A dawn stand-off, a human wall and a failed arrest: S Korea enters uncharted territory
The stand-off started long before dawn. By the time we arrived in the dark, an army of police had pushed back suspended president Yoon Suk Yeol’s angry supporters, who’d camped out overnight hoping to stop his arrest. Some of those I spoke to were crying, others wailing, at what they feared was about to unfold.…
Government must look at effects of toxic smoke on Grenfell firefighters, minister says
Union calls for regular health checks for 600 Grenfell firefighters after many developed long-term conditions The government “needs to seriously look” at the effects of toxic smoke inhalation on firefighters who served at the Grenfell Tower fire, a minister has said. The comments from Andrew Gwynne, the health minister, came after the Guardian disclosed that…
Hospital flu cases rising at ‘very concerning’ rate, NHS England warns
The number of people with flu in hospital in England has gone up sharply over Christmas and is rising “at a very concerning rate”, NHS chiefs warn. Latest data shows there were 5,000 patients with the virus being treated in hospital at the end of last week – almost 3.5 times higher than the same…
Melissa Gorga Swears by This Secret to Erase Fine Lines and Wrinkles
Real Housewives of New Jersey cast member Melissa Gorga shares the skincare must-haves her fans always ask about and reveals her game-changing beauty hacks for smooth, wrinkle-free, glowing skin. We Included these products from Melissa Gorga because we think you’ll like her picks. Melissa is a paid spokesperson for the Amazon Influencer Program. Our writers…
Arrest standoff shows defiance of impeached South Korean president
Yoon Suk Yeoul has vowed to ‘fight to the end’ as he resists attempts to hold him accountable amid political crisis South Korean anti-corruption officials attempting to arrest the country’s suspended president, Yoon Suk Yeol, must know by now what he meant by his repeated vows to “fight to the end”. In the month since…
French and German ministers to meet Syria’s de facto leader
Jean-Noël Barrot and Annalena Baerbock in highest-level visit by major western powers since rebels toppled Assad The foreign ministers of France and Germany are to meet Syria’s de facto leader, Ahmed al-Sharaa, in Damascus in the highest-level visit by major western powers since rebels toppled the regime of President Bashar al-Assad last month. Jean-Noël Barrot…
The Osmonds pay tribute to ‘genius’ brother Wayne
Wayne Osmond, a founding member of family band The Osmonds, who had a string of hits in the 1970s, has died at the age of 73. Wayne was a singer and guitarist, and co-wrote many of their biggest hits, including Crazy Horses, Goin’ Home And Let Me In. “Wayne brought so much light, laughter, and…
A record number of migrants reached the Canary Islands by sea in 2024, Spain says
Miguel Macias SEVILLE, Spain — The Atlantic migration route that connects West African nations with the Spanish Canary Islands set a new record in 2024, with at least 46,843 arrivals to the Spanish archipelago, according to yearly figures released by Spain’s Interior Ministry. The number surpassed last year’s previous record, and represents a 17% increase.…
Weather tracker: Cold air over warm waters brings heavy snow to Japan
Prefectures in north hit by falls of up to 30cm in a day as similar weather pattern affects parts of north America Heavy snow fell across northern Japan on Thursday, with the prefectures of Hokkaido, Aomori, Yamagata and Niigata particularly affected. Accumulations of 20-30cm over a 24-hour period were recorded across the affected areas, with…
Unanswered questions remain after Las Vegas vehicle explosion
US law enforcement is looking for clues to unravel the mystery behind the Tesla vehicle that exploded outside Trump International Hotel in Las Vegas earlier this week, giving seven people minor injuries. The man who rented the Cybertruck – then drove it to the city and parked it in front of the hotel – has…
Bodies of British woman and South African fiance found in Vietnam tourist villa
No evidence of physical trauma on Greta Marie Otteson and Arno Els Quinton, who were found in separate rooms The bodies of a British woman and her fiance have been discovered in separate rooms at a tourist villa in Vietnam, police said. The victims were named locally as Greta Marie Otteson, a 33-year-old Briton, and…
Police investigate after reports of prison attack on Sara Sharif’s father
Urfan Sharif said to have been treated for injuries to his neck and face after attack in his cell in Belmarsh prison Police are investigating reports that the father of the schoolgirl Sara Sharif had his throat cut in an assault by fellow inmates while in prison for her murder. Urfan Sharif, 43, is said…
Man arrested over alleged 1997 murder of Meaghan Rose on Sunshine Coast denied bail
Keith Lees, 72, evaded warrant for almost 18 months in relation to alleged murder, and is accused of trying to bite police A man is behind bars and will likely face extradition after his arrest over a woman’s alleged murder more than two decades ago. Keith Lees, 72, remains in custody after spending about 18…
Temperatures fall to -7.9C with snow warnings for weekend
Temperatures fell to nearly -8C overnight as an Arctic blast hits the UK, with warnings that snow could bring “significant disruption” this weekend. Amber cold weather health alerts warning of a risk of a rise in deaths are in place for the whole of England, with one local NHS service urging people to avoid going…
Britain’s ‘oldest’ barrister still loves job at 90
A man thought to be Britain’s oldest practising criminal barrister says he has no intention of retiring any time soon. Noel Philo, who was called to the bar in 1975 and works at Lincoln Crown Court, celebrated his 90th birthday on Christmas Day. “I do feel that through my work, I can do some good…
Nick Clegg leaves Meta ahead of Trump’s return as US president
Former deputy prime minister Sir Nick Clegg is to step down from his current job as president of global affairs at social media giant Meta. In a post on Meta’s Facebook on Thursday, Sir Nick, a former leader of the Liberal Democrats, said he was departing the company after nearly seven years. He will be…
Ruby Franke’s Daughter Details Intense Confrontation After CPS Call
Nearly a year after Ruby Franke was sentenced to four consecutive one to 15 years in prison for child abuse charges, her daughter Shari Franke detailed the events preceding her arrest. Ruby Franke’s daughter is ready to tell her story. Nearly a year after the former parenting influencer was given four consecutive one to 15…
Brothers wanted over alleged Queensland shooting murder of Chloe Mason believed to be camping in NSW
Warrants for the arrest of Codye Thomson and Kaine Thomson-Gleeson have been issued over the killing of 23-year-old in Caboolture Two brothers wanted for an alleged shooting murder north of Brisbane last month are now on the run after they were released after being questioned last month, according to Queensland police. Police named 29-year-old Codye…
‘Unimaginable tragedy’ for central Victorian community as three-year-old boy found dead after caravan fire
Police continue investigation into child’s body found after firefighters put out blaze in Boort A regional community is mourning an “unimaginable tragedy” after a three-year-old boy was found dead following a caravan fire. Emergency services were called to Lake View Street in Boort, north-central Victoria, at about 5.50pm on Thursday after reports a caravan had…
The failed attempt to arrest S Korea president explained
Six hours after South Korean police descended on the home of suspended president Yoon Suk Yeol – and after a sustained standoff with his security team – they called off an attempt to arrest him. “We’ve determined that the arrest is practically impossible,” said the Corruption Investigation Office (CIO), which has been investigating Yoon’s short-lived…
Families of Sicilian mafia victims fear return of freed mobsters
Most of the bosses, released from prison on furlough or for good behaviour, have never disavowed Cosa Nostra Families of victims killed by the Sicilian mafia have expressed fears that more than 20 senior mobsters released over the last three months may now return to the neighbourhoods they once controlled. The majority of these bosses,…
Heatwave to descend on south-east Australia with temperatures forecast to exceed 40C
Much of south-east Australia will swelter through a heatwave over the weekend that is expected to exceed 40C in some places, bringing extreme fire danger before a cool change comes through. Melbourne was expected to peak at 38C on Saturday, reaching 37C on Sunday and dropping to 22C by Monday as the cool change brings…
The Papers: Sara Sharif’s dad ‘attacked in prison’ and social care ‘shake-up’
Health Secretary Wes Streeting writes in the Guardian that the new commission on adult social care in England will “finally grasp the nettle”. He says it will set the country on the path to building a service which “meets the urgent need of our generation”. The Daily Mirror it is “imperative” that the commission succeeds.…
Why supporters of South Korea’s impeached president Yoon Suk Yeol are flying US flags
The prominence of the US flag at conservative rallies reflects a complex intersection of religion, politics and identity that defines South Korea’s far-right movement As investigators attempted to arrest president Yoon Suk Yeol on Friday morning, his supporters gathered outside the presidential residence waving two national flags: the South Korean Taegukgi alongside the American Stars…
Paige DeSorbo Reacts to Accusation She Cheated on Craig Conover
Summer House star Paige DeSorbo spoke out after a rumor that she cheated on Southern Charm’s Craig Conover surfaced following their split. Paige DeSorbo isn’t exactly charmed by one rumor about her split from Craig Conover. Days after the Giggly Squad podcast host announced that she and the Southern Charm star had broken up after…
2 dead and 18 injured in Southern California plane crash
By The Associated Press FULLERTON, Calif. — Two people died and 18 were injured Thursday when a small plane crashed through the roof of a sprawling furniture manufacturing building in Southern California where at least 200 people were working, police said. The identities of the people who died, and whether they were in the plane…
Names of 425,000 suspected Nazi collaborators published
The names of around 425,000 people suspected of collaborating with the Nazis during the German occupation of the Netherlands have been published online for the first time. The names represent individuals who were investigated through a special legal system established towards the end of World War 2. Of them, more than 150,000 faced some form…
Slovakia threatens to cut benefit for Ukrainians
Slovakia’s Prime Minister Robert Fico has threatened to cut financial support for more than 130,000 Ukrainian refugees as a dispute with Ukraine over Russian gas supplies escalates. On 1 January, Kyiv shut off a pipeline that for decades was used to supply Central Europe with Russian natural gas. Slovakia had been the main entry point…
Two dead after plane hits factory roof near LA
Two people have died and 18 others were injured after a small plane crashed into a commercial building in southern California, officials say. Ten people were taken to hospital with injuries, the Fullerton Police Department said in a post on X on Thursday afternoon. Eight others were treated for injuries and released at the scene.…
Biden honors Liz Cheney and Bennie Thompson with presidential medal
President bestows medals upon congressman and ex-congresswoman who led investigation into Capitol attack Joe Biden has bestowed the second highest civilian medal on the Democratic congressman Bennie Thompson and the Republican former congresswoman Liz Cheney, who led the bipartisan congressional investigation into the deadly 6 January 2021 insurrection at the US Capitol by Donald Trump…
US judicial body rejects request to refer Clarence Thomas to justice department
Request was made after Thomas failed to disclose luxury trips by Texas businessman and GOP donor Harlan Crow A judicial policymaking body on Thursday rejected a request by Democratic lawmakers to refer the conservative US supreme court Justice Clarence Thomas to the Department of Justice to examine claims that he failed to disclose gifts and…
Surfer missing off South Australia’s west coast believed to be victim of shark attack
Witnesses say 28-year-old man from Port Lincoln was attacked just after 7pm on Thursday while surfing south of Streaky Bay on the Eyre Peninsula Emergency crews are searching for the body of a man believed to be the victim of a fatal shark attack in South Australia. 28-year-old Lance Appleby from Port Lincoln was attacked…
Kristen Bell Gives Rare Look at Her & Dax Shepard’s Daughters
Nobody Wants This actress Kristen Bell, who shares daughters Lincoln and Delta with husband Dax Shepard, celebrated the Armchair Expert host’s 50th birthday with adorable pictures of their kids. Kristen Bell’s kids are in a good place—right next to their dad. The Nobody Wants This star—who shares daughters Lincoln, 11, and Delta, 10, with husband…
‘Ripped off’ caravan owners start compensation fight
About 1,200 caravan owners across the UK, many of whom say they feel “ripped off”, are to begin legal action against the holiday parks that sold them. Members of the Holiday Park Action Group (HPAG) are seeking compensation for what they say are unfair increases in annual pitch fees and misleading claims about the value…
Everything to Know About “Catwoman” Jocelyn Wildenstein
Jocelyn Wildenstein, who was dubbed “Catwoman” thanks to her plastic surgeries, died at the age of 84 on Dec. 31. Here’s everything to know about the socialite. Jocelyn Wildenstein has left her mark on the world. The death of the Swiss socialite—who passed away from a pulmonary embolism on Dec. 31 at the age of 84—has sparked renewed interest…
‘No one deserves this’: Victims’ families seek answers in New Orleans attack
Just hours before the clock struck midnight on New Year’s Eve, Jack Bech got on a phone call with his older brother Martin – an avid outdoorsman and former football star mostly known to friends and teammates as “Tiger”. Jack, 22, was in Dallas visiting family members, while Tiger, a 28-year-old former Princeton alumnus who…
Missing hiker found in wilderness in Tasmania’s far west
Man in his 50s was reported missing on Thursday night when he failed to return after attempting a walk from Cockle Creek, on the South Coast Track Police have located an interstate hiker who went missing while attempting a solo walk in Tasmania’s far south-west. The man, in his 50s, was reported missing on Thursday…
Back to Basics: Start Over With These Skincare Essentials
These are the products you *actually* need from The Outset, Kora Organics, and more to create a solid skincare routine. The products featured in this article are from brands available in NBCUniversal Checkout. E! makes a commission on purchases. If you feel like your current skincare routine isn’t giving you the results you want, it might…
Social care reforms in pipeline for 2028, say ministers
Proposals on the long-term funding of adult social care in England are unlikely to be delivered before 2028 at the earliest, the government has confirmed. Health and Social Care Secretary Wes Streeting is promising “to finally grasp the nettle on social care reform”, with an independent commission due to begin work in April. But the…
Jennifer Lopez Rocks Bikini in New Year’s Thirst Trap
Jennifer Lopez stripped down to a black bikini and snow boots for a photo while vacationing in Aspen with her 16-year-old twins Max and Emme. See her holiday-themed selfie. Jennifer Lopez is unstoppable when it comes to staying fit. The Hustlers star proved she’s more toned than ever after sharing a selfie of her wearing…
Investigators arrive at official residence of South Korean president Yoon Suk Yeol to arrest him
Yoon, whose supporters are trying to deny access to his home, is under investigation for attempting to impose martial law Investigators in South Korea were reportedly involved in a standoff with a military unit inside the presidential residence as they attempted to arrest the country’s suspended leader Yoon Suk Yeol, weeks after his botched attempt…
Why Simone Biles Might Not Return for 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles
Olympic gymnast Simone Biles, who was named Sports Illustrated’s 2024 Sportsperson of the Year, recently discussed whether she has plans to return to the Olympics for the 2028 Los Angeles Games. This G.O.A.T. may have stuck her landing for the last time. Simone Biles, who won four medals at the 2024 Paris Olympics when she…
Fixing UK social care will be biggest challenge yet for Louise Casey
Troubleshooter for four previous prime ministers is charged with saving troubled national care sector She is the no-nonsense civil servant from Portsmouth who was called upon by four prime ministers to tackle deep-rooted social issues, including rough sleeping, antisocial behaviour, victims’ rights and troubled families. Now Louise Casey has been tasked by a fifth to…
Driver in Las Vegas Cybertruck blast was decorated US army soldier, officials say
Suspect, 37, who authorities believe shot and killed himself before Tesla vehicle detonated, served as Green Beret The person who died when a Tesla Cybertruck packed with explosives burst into flames outside the hotel in Las Vegas part-owned by Donald Trump was a highly decorated US army Green Beret who was deployed twice to Afghanistan,…
Still on the hunt, the FBI shares new details about pipe bombs placed ahead of Jan. 6
Carrie Johnson The FBI is releasing new details about the person who planted pipe bombs in Washington, D.C., on the night before the riot at the U.S. Capitol nearly four years ago, in hopes of solving a long-standing mystery. FBI officials are still trying to identify the individual who placed the devices — which did…
Littler thrashes Bunting to set up Van Gerwen final
Littler is only the seventh player to reach consecutive PDC World Championship finals Teenager Luke Littler thrashed Stephen Bunting 6-1 with a ruthless display to set up a PDC World Championship final against Michael van Gerwen on Friday. The 17-year-old was runner-up last year and is bidding to become the youngest winner of the tournament…
Where Vanderpump Rules’ Lala Kent and Katie Maloney Stand
Vanderpump Rules alum Lala Kent spoke out about her past friendship with Katie Maloney after the two had a falling out. Lala Kent and Katie Maloney‘s friendship appears to be as over as 2024. The Vanderpump Rules alum ended the year by SUR-ving the tea on her rift with her longtime costar. “She was like,…
Offset Steps Out With Model in Dubai Amid Cardi B Divorce
Five months after Cardi B filed for divorce from her ex Offset, the Migos rapper was spotted enjoying a shopping spree with model Melanie Jayda in Dubai on New Year’s Eve. Perhaps Offset will be ringing in the new year with a new romance. Amid his ongoing divorce from estranged wife Cardi B, the Migos…
The oldest living Olympic medal winner, Ágnes Keleti, has died at age 103
By The Associated Press BUDAPEST, Hungary — Ágnes Keleti, a Holocaust survivor and the oldest living Olympic medal winner, has died. She was 103. Keleti died Thursday morning in Budapest, the Hungarian state news agency reported. She was hospitalized in critical condition with pneumonia on Dec. 25. She won a total of 10 Olympic medals…
Venezuela announces $100,000 reward for capture of opposition candidate
Edmundo González Urrutia had fled to Spain after Nicolás Maduro declared victory in July elections Venezuelan authorities have announced a $100,000 reward for information leading to the capture of exiled opposition candidate Edmundo González Urrutia, who insists he beat president Nicolás Maduro at the polls. Police published on social media a photo of the previously…
Ariana Grande Reveals Why She’s Keeping Glinda’s Voice After Wicked
Ariana Grande, who is Golden Globe-nominated for her role in Wicked, explained that some of the voice alterations she made for the film are likely to stay. Ariana Grande’s voice might actually be changed for good. The Wicked star—who is nominated for Best Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role in any Motion…
Pregnant Kylie Kelce Slams Critics Asking Who “the F–k” She Is
Kylie Kelce, who is pregnant with baby No. 4 with husband Jason Kelce, clapped back at critics that asked who “the f–k” she is in the wittiest of ways. Kylie Kelce is reminding her haters that Google is free. The 32-year-old—who is married to former Philadelphia Eagles player Jason Kelce—didn’t hold back when sharing…
‘Cannot stress enough how proud I am’: how Greater Manchester came together to tackle floods
Emergency services turn focus to recovery efforts after major incident declared on New Year’s Day stood down “Some people say the way your year starts is how the year is going to be, so I’m expecting some adventures. I’ll be like Indiana Jones,” said Alina Abroutkouki. The 40-year-old interior designer spent the first night of…
Kanye West Shares Rare Photo With Wife Bianca Censori
Kanye West gave fans a rare look at life with wife Bianca Censori, sharing several photos of the two posing together. Kanye and Bianca have been married since December 2022. Kanye West and Bianca Censori are looking stronger than ever. The “Heartless” singer shared several rare photos of the pair to his Instagram Story Jan. 2, giving fans a glimpse…
Biggest trackway of dinosaur footprints found in Oxfordshire quarry
Cetiosauruses and a megalosaurus are thought to have left prints at trackway dating to nearly 166m years ago Gary Johnson was clearing clay with a digger at the Oxfordshire quarry where he works when he hit an unexpected bump in the limestone surface. “I thought, it’s just an abnormality in the ground,” he said. “But…
Cybertruck driver had likely self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head, sheriff says
By NPR Washington Desk Authorities have identified the driver of the Cybertruck that exploded in front of the Trump hotel in Las Vegas as 37-year-old Master Sgt. Matthew Alan Livelsberger. In a news briefing Thursday afternoon, police say they still don’t have 100 percent confirmation because he was “burned beyond recognition” in the Jan. 1…
Ex-chief prosecutor rejects Musk’s calls for new child abuse inquiry
Nazir Afzal and police whistleblower Maggie Oliver say previous lengthy inquiries were not acted upon A former chief prosecutor and a police whistleblower who uncovered a notorious paedophile gang have hit back at demands from senior Conservatives and the billionaire Elon Musk for a national inquiry into child sexual exploitation. Nazir Afzal, the ex-chief prosecutor…
Meghan announces new Netflix lifestyle show
The Duchess of Sussex has announced a new show on Netflix – which the streaming service describes as a lifestyle show that blends “practical how-to’s and candid conversation”. With Love, Meghan premieres on 15 January and includes eight 30-minute episodes featuring appearances from celebrities such as actress Mindy Kaling and former Suits star Abigail Spencer.…
Person in exploded Cybertruck believed to be elite soldier
The man who rented a Tesla Cybertruck that exploded outside the Trump Hotel in Las Vegas was an active-duty US special forces soldier, officials have confirmed. Las Vegas police have identified Matthew Alan Livelsberger, 37, as the man who rented the vehicle and drove it from Colorado to Las Vegas. Officials said they are fairly…
Vanessa Bryant Proves Daughter Capri Is Kobe Bryant’s Twin in New Pics
Vanessa Bryant shared new clips of her holiday with her and Kobe Bryant’s daughters. See how much their youngest, Capri, resembles her late father. Kobe Bryant’s daughters are growing so fast. Vanessa Bryant shared a peek into her holiday with her and the late NBA star’s daughters Natalia Bryant, 21, Bianka Bryant, 8, and Capri…
Moldovan region Transnistria shuts down its industries after loss of Russian gas
Breakaway territory of 450,000 people suffers painful and immediate hit as Ukraine ends transit agreement The shutdown of Russian gas supplies to Moldova’s breakaway Transnistria region has forced the closure of all industrial companies except food producers. The mainly Russian-speaking territory of about 450,000 people, which split from Moldova in the 1990s as the Soviet…
Jinger Duggar Shares Daughter’s Relatable Reaction to Their Big Family
Jinger Duggar, who rose to fame with 19 Kids and Counting, shared a sweet question her eldest daughter asked that demonstrates how confusing it is to keep track of all their family members. Jinger Duggar‘s eldest child can’t keep track of all their family members either. The sixth-eldest of Michelle Duggar and Jim Bob Duggar‘s 19 kids…
Embankment of 18th-century canal in Cheshire collapses after flooding
Engineers assess damage as heavy rains cause first major breach of Bridgewater canal since 1970s Engineers are assessing the scale of damage to a canal built more than 250 years ago after flood waters caused a dramatic collapse of part of its elevated embankment in Cheshire. The Bridgewater canal, which was previously used to transport…
Tom Brady Calls His Kids the “Loves of His Life” in New Year’s Message
Tom Brady rang in 2025 with a touching tribute to his kids Jack, whose mom is Bridget Moynahan, as well Benjamin and Vivian, whom he shares with Gisele Bündchen. Tom Brady is kicking off 2025 with quite the starting lineup. The former New England Patriots quarterback started the new year by spending time with his…
FBI now says the suspect in the deadly New Orleans truck attack acted alone
By Chandelis Duster , Emma Bowman Shamsud-Din Jabbar, the driver of the pickup truck who plowed into a crowd in New Orleans on New Year’s Day, killing at least 14 people and injuring dozens, acted alone and there is no other threat around the Bourbon Street area, the FBI said Thursday. “We do not assess…
Boy of eight survives five days in lion-inhabited game park
An eight-year-old boy has been found alive after surviving five days in a game park inhabited by lions and elephants in northern Zimbabwe, according to a member of parliament. The ordeal began when Tinotenda Pudu wandered 23 km (14 miles) from home into the “perilous” Matusadona Game Park, said Mashonaland West MP Mutsa Murombedzi on X.…
Jennifer Aniston Reveals Wellness Plan That Helps Her Stay Balanced
Jennifer Aniston recently shared her updated focuses for her health and fitness routine, including what she is prioritizing as she approaches her 56th birthday in February. Jennifer Aniston has a friendly approach to her healthy habits. As the Friends actress approaches her 56th birthday next month, she recently divulged that her wellness routine hasn’t changed…
Removal of waste from site of 1984 Bhopal disaster dismissed as ‘farce’
Indian government accused of PR stunt after moving 337 tonnes of toxic waste that had been held in containers Forty years after one of world’s deadliest industrial disasters struck the Indian city of Bhopal, a cleanup operation has finally begun to remove hundreds of tonnes of toxic waste from the site. However, local campaigners have…
Ex-Traitors player: ‘Beware those who talk too much’
A contestant from last year’s series of The Traitors has revealed her tips on how to spot potential “traitors” as the third series kicked off with some major plot twists. In the BBC hit reality tv show those contestants chosen as “traitors” must secretly “murder” their fellow players, called the “faithfuls”, who aim to detect…