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Hadi Nazari’s camera and campfire found as search continues for hiker missing in Kosciuszko national park
NSW police ‘hopeful’ of finding 23-year-old Hadi Nazari alive in remote national park as they track movements since he was last seen on Boxing Day Police are hopeful a 23-year-old hiker missing since Boxing Day could still be alive in the remote Kosciuszko national park after a camera and campfire were found. The extensive search…
Minneapolis agrees to court-supervised police reform after George Floyd’s killing
Consent decree had been under negotiation since justice department issued a critique of authorities in June 2023 The Minneapolis city council on Monday approved an agreement with the federal government in response to the murder of George Floyd that would require reforms within the city’s police department under longterm court supervision. The agreement was not…
U.S. Envoy Says Israel Will Withdraw From Southern Lebanon
Middle East Crisis With the deadline looming for the terms of a fragile cease-fire between Israel and Hezbollah to be met, an American diplomat on Monday said “much progress” had been made recently. By Euan Ward Reporting from Beirut, Lebanon A top U.S. envoy who helped broker the cease-fire between Israel and Hezbollah issued reassurance…
U.S. Sends 11 Guantánamo Prisoners to Oman to Start New Lives
The secret mission left the smallest number of prisoners at Guantánamo Bay since the day the detention center opened in 2002. By Carol Rosenberg Reporting from Guantánamo Bay in Cuba The U.S. military sent 11 Yemeni prisoners at Guantánamo Bay to Oman to restart their lives, the Pentagon said on Monday, leaving just 15 men…
Canada’s Justin Trudeau resigns, citing ‘internal battles’
Under growing pressure from his own party, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced he will step down and end his nine-year stretch as leader. Trudeau said he would stay on in office until his Liberal Party can choose a new leader, and that parliament would be prorogued – or suspended – until 24 March.…
Who Could Replace Trudeau as Canada’s Prime Minister?
Canada’s Political Turmoil Whoever replaces Mr. Trudeau as the leader of Canada’s Liberal Party will become the prime minister. Not long after they’ll face a general election, and the daunting challenge of keeping the job. By Ian AustenVjosa Isai and Matina Stevis-Gridneff After 12 years leading the Liberal Party of Canada, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau…
Permanent contraception surged after Roe v Wade overturned, study finds
Young adults living in states likely to ban abortion obtained tubal sterilizations and vasectomies in months after ruling In the months after the US supreme court overturned Roe v Wade, permanent contraception in the form of tubal sterilizations and vasectomies surged among young adults living in states likely to ban abortion, new research released on…
US winter storm leaves four dead as millions hit by snow, ice and bitter cold
Hundreds of thousands left without power and flights canceled as state of emergencies declared in several states Millions of Americans were hit by a major winter storm on Monday that brought heavy snow, ice, strong winds and freezing temperatures as it moved east out of the center of the country and into the mid-Atlantic region,…
Five dead as huge winter storm grips swathe of US
At least five people have died in a winter storm that has seized a swathe of the US in its icy grip, leading to mass school closures, travel chaos and power cuts. Seven US states declared emergencies: Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia, Kansas, Missouri, Kentucky and Arkansas. More than 2,000 flights have been cancelled, with about…
Tuesday Briefing: Canada’s Prime Minister Is Stepping Down
Plus, a recap of the Golden Globes. By Emmett Lindner and Justin Porter Prime Minister Justin Trudeau of Canada said yesterday that he would step down as Liberal Party leader and prime minister. The decision by Trudeau, who has led the country for nearly a decade, means that new leadership will take over in Canada…
U.S. transfers 11 Yemeni prisoners from Guantánamo to Oman
Sacha Pfeiffer In the most dramatic step in years to reduce the population at the U.S. military prison in Guantánamo Bay, Cuba, the Biden administration has transferred 11 Yemeni detainees to Oman, which has agreed to help resettle them and provide security monitoring. All of the men, who were captured in the aftermath of the…
Azerbaijani Anger Over Plane Crash Grows, in Deepening Schism With Russia
Plane Crash in Kazakhstan In the crash’s aftermath, Azerbaijan has unleashed rare and stinging criticism of Russia, with the country’s president saying Moscow’s response has caused “surprise, regret and rightful indignation.” By Anton Troianovski President Ilham Aliyev of Azerbaijan on Monday excoriated Russia for trying to duck responsibility in the downing of an Azerbaijani passenger…
Revisit Newly Engaged Tom Holland & Zendaya’s Iconic Lip Sync Battle
In honor of Tom Holland and Zendaya’s engagement news, relive another unforgettable moment from their love story: when the couple faced off for a legendary 2017 episode of Lip Sync Battle. Tom Holland and Zendaya‘s engagement news is certainly a challenger for the biggest moment in their relationship so far. But that’s not the only…
What happens next for Canada after Trudeau’s resignation?
After weeks of mounting pressure to step down, Justin Trudeau has announced he will resign as Canada’s prime minister and as leader of the Liberal Party of Canada. The resignation brings a long political chapter to an end. Trudeau has been in power since 2015, when he brought the Liberals back to power from the…
‘Key architect’ of riots after Southport attack jailed for seven and a half years
Andrew McIntyre, who pleaded guilty to encouraging violent disorder, was motivated by racial hatred, says judge A man described as a leading organiser of last summer’s riots has been jailed for seven and a half years for using social media to encourage people to take part in the disorder. Andrew McIntyre, 39, set up a…
What is Starmer’s record on prosecuting grooming gangs?
Multi-billionaire Elon Musk has accused Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer of being “deeply complicit in the mass rapes in exchange for votes”. Mr Musk has published a series of posts on X suggesting Starmer failed to deal with the grooming gang scandal while head of the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) between 2008 and 2013. In…
Syria’s New Rebel Government Orders Changes to School Curriculum, Worrying Some Syrians
Syria’s Civil War Syria’s new government has swiftly ordered changes to school curriculums. Some Syrians say the move is a worrying sign of how the former rebels plans to govern a diverse country. By Raja Abdulrahim Reporting from Damascus, Syria References to the ousted President Bashar al-Assad and his father, who ruled Syria before him,…
Prison officer jailed for having sex with inmate at HMP Wandsworth
Linda De Sousa Abreu, 30, of south-west London was charged after video of activity was shared on social media A prison officer has been sentenced to 15 months after having sex with an inmate at a London jail. Linda De Sousa Abreu, 30, of Fulham, south-west London, was charged after a video of the activity…
Biden makes an 11th-hour move to block coastal oil drilling
Camila Domonoske President Biden is using a decades-old law to block drilling for oil in more than 625 million acres of U.S. ocean — the largest region a president has ever protected using this authority. It’s a move designed to help cement his climate legacy, and one the incoming Trump administration is expected to challenge.…
Bus services cut disproportionately in deprived areas of England, study finds
Most deprived areas suffer ten-fold bigger reduction, which in turn exacerbates deprivation People living in deprived areas of England have suffered disproportionately larger cuts to bus services, according research by a leading thinktank. The analysis by IPPR North found that cuts to services in England had been felt the most in “left-behind neighbourhoods”. People living…
Justin Trudeau to Resign as Canada’s Prime Minister
Canada’s Political Turmoil Justin Trudeau announced Monday that he was also stepping down as leader of Canada’s Liberal Party. He will remain in both roles until a replacement is chosen. By Matina Stevis-GridneffIan AustenVjosa Isai and Thomas Fuller Matina Stevis-Gridneff and Vjosa Isai reported from Toronto, and Ian Austen from Ottawa. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau…
Hamas and Israel are negotiating the release of 34 hostages from Gaza
By Daniel Estrin , Abu Bakr Bashir TEL AVIV, Israel — Hamas has named 34 Israeli hostages in Gaza — including two dual U.S. citizens — it is willing to release in a ceasefire deal under negotiation with Israel. After more than half a year of sporadic ceasefire talks, the offer is the most serious…
Elon Musk and His Megaphone, X, Rattle British Politics
Trump Transition With 211 million followers on social media, the multibillionaire seems intent on using his global platform to rattle British politics. By Mark Landler and Stephen Castle Reporting from London When Elon Musk asked his 211 million followers on X to vote on whether “America should liberate the people of Britain from their tyrannical…
Yvette Cooper says she will force professionals to report child sexual abuse claims
Home secretary announces plans to implement key demand from Jay inquiry in England Professionals who work with children will face criminal sanctions if they fail to report claims of child sexual abuse under a law to be introduced this year, Yvette Cooper has told MPs. The home secretary has promised to implement a key demand…
Did Demi Moore Snub Kylie Jenner at the Golden Globes? The Truth…
After fans thought Demi Moore snubbed Kylie Jenner at the 2025 Golden Globes, Demi’s daughter Tallulah Willis explained what really happened. There are nothing but golden vibes between Demi Moore and Kylie Jenner. In fact, after fans noted that the Substance actress appeared to snub the Kardashians star—who was there with boyfriend Timothée Chalamet—while greeting Kylie’s table mate Elle Fanning at the 2025 Golden Globes Jan. 5, Tallulah Willis quickly shot…
Trump asks court to postpone sentencing ahead of inauguration
President-elect Donald Trump has asked a New York judge to halt the sentencing in his felony hush money case, which is scheduled for 10 January. His lawyers announced on Monday that Trump would appeal the decision by Justice Juan Merchan ordering that the sentencing would proceed. In court filings, Trump’s attorneys wrote they would seek…
Millions of public workers are set to get higher Social Security benefits. Here’s why
Juliana Kim A new bill signed into law by President Biden will increase Social Security payments for nearly three million current and former public employees. The law, named the Social Security Fairness Act, repeals a pair of provisions that had limited benefits for recipients with other pensions. That means workers who previously received reduced payments,…
Major incidents declared as UK grapples with floods, snow and ice
Major incidents have been declared and dozens of people rescued in Lincolnshire and Leicestershire as heavy rains caused severe flooding in the Midlands on Monday. Firefighters in Leicestershire received hundreds of calls on Monday, and rescued 59 people, while in Lincolnshire 50 children were taken to safety after their school was cut off by floodwater.…
Mary Steenburgen Reveals Ted Danson’s Embarrassing Comment After Sex
Ahead of the 2025 Golden Globes, Ted Danson’s wife of nearly 30 years Mary Steenburgen, revealed an NSFW confession about the couple’s sex life. Mary Steenburgen isn’t hiding anything about her relationship with Ted Danson. The Elf actress, who has been married to the Man on the Inside star since 1995, recently divulged how her…
Anne Hathaway Compares Jeremy Strong’s Globes Look to Princess Diaries
Anne Hathaway jokingly called out Succession’s Jeremy Strong for stealing her Princess Diaries look at the 2025 Golden Globes. Jeremy Strong’s expectation in life? To not be invisible…and he’s good at it. At the 2025 Golden Globes, the Succession actor—who was nominated for Best Supporting Actor—Motion Picture for his role in The Apprentice—wore a mint…
Recognized by U.S. as Venezuela’s President-Elect, Edmundo González Meets With Biden
The meeting was part of Mr. González’s international tour to drum up support for Venezuela’s opposition. By Julie Turkewitz He is widely believed to have won Venezuela’s presidential election, and by a landslide. But on Monday, instead of making preparations for his swearing-in at the palm-lined palace in Caracas, Edmundo González was at the White…
Biden Awards Three Climate Experts Nation’s Highest Science Honor
Biden Awards Three Climate Experts Nation’s Highest Science Honor By Chelsea Harvey & E&E News Rhône Glacier, the source of the river of the same name, is located in the Swiss Alps. Like many other alpine glaciers around the world, it has retreated significantly in the last 150 years as global temperatures rise. Join Our…
Justin Trudeau: Canadian politicians react as prime minister announces plan to resign – live
Justin Trudeau has said he will step down as Canada’s prime minister after his party has finds a new leader, a decision that in effect brings an end to nearly a decade in power. Here’s a recap of today’s developments: Trudeau said he will stay on as prime minister until a new leader of the…
Once the fresh face of progressive politics, Trudeau’s era comes to an end
For months now, Canada’s Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has been asked variations of the same question: “Will you step down?” But though he vowed to stay on as Liberal Party leader – despite deepening frustrations amongst voters and a political rival surging in the polls – even the self-described “fighter” could not withstand the growing…
Reports of optimism about Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal
US secretary of state says he is confident agreement can be reached in renewed push before Donald Trump takes office Israel and Hamas appear to be edging closer towards a ceasefire and hostage release deal that could bring the bloodshed in the Gaza Strip to an end amid reports of optimism among decision makers. The…
French magazine Charlie Hebdo marks decade since deadly gun attack with special issue
Exactly 10 years after the jihadist gun-attack that killed most of its editorial staff, France’s Charlie Hebdo has put out a special issue to show its cause is still kicking. Things changed for France on 7 January 2015, marking in bloodshed the end of all wilful naivety about the threat of militant Islamism. Brothers Said…
Ali Wong Used a Curling Iron on Her Jaw-Dropping Golden Globes Dress
Ali Wong’s look for the 2025 Golden Globes called for a creative solution to provide its finishing touches ahead of her big win for Ali Wong: Single Lady. Ali Wong and her team had to come up with a creative solution to complete her 2025 Golden Globes look. The comedian made a fashion statement at the…
Pope Appoints Nun to Lead Vatican Department
Sister Simona Brambilla was appointed as the prefect of a Vatican office that oversees religious orders, but she may not be alone at the top. By Elisabetta Povoledo Pope Francis on Monday appointed Sister Simona Brambilla to head the Vatican office that oversees religious orders for both men and women — including more than a…
Canada’s Justin Trudeau says he will resign as party leader and prime minister
By Bill Chappell Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced plans to resign on Monday after loud calls from within his own party to step down. Ending weeks of speculation, Trudeau said he will no longer lead his Liberal Party but will remain in office until a successor is selected. “I intend to resign as party…
Foreign Office refused to give us details about Briton jailed in Saudi, family say
Ahmed al-Doush has been held for more than four months without charge and has been given no reason for his arrest The family of a British national held in a Saudi jail without charge for more than four months have spoken about his alleged maltreatment, including the refusal of the UK Foreign Office for two…
Zendaya and Tom Holland Are Engaged
After Zendaya sparked Tom Holland engagement speculation at the 2025 Golden Globes, the Spider-Man costars are reportedly set to tie the knot. Zendaya and Tom Holland‘s romance has reached new heights: They’re engaged. Nearly four years after the pair—who played fated love interests in the most recent Spider-Man installments—went public with their off-screen romance, they’re soaring…
Siddiq refers herself for probe by standards adviser
Treasury Minister Tulip Siddiq has referred herself to the PM’s standards adviser after controversy over her links to her aunt’s political movement in Bangladesh. It comes after the minister was named last month in an investigation into claims her family embezzled infrastructure funding in the country. Siddiq had faced growing calls for an investigation after…
Why is Canada’s Justin Trudeau stepping down as prime minister?
Fifty-three-year-old has been under pressure to quit for some time amid economic malaise and political scandal After nearly a decade in power, Justin Trudeau has said he intends to step down as prime minister. The 53-year-old politician, who rose to become prime minister in November 2015 on the promise of hope and revitalisation, has been…
Ex-prison officer jailed over sex with inmate
A former HMP Wandsworth prison officer who was filmed having sex with an inmate has been jailed for 15 months. Linda De Sousa Abreu was identified by senior prison staff after the clip was shared online and quickly went viral. The governor of Wandsworth Prison said Abreu’s actions had taken “less than a day” to…
Austria Could Get a Far-Right Chancellor. Here’s What to Know.
The leader of the anti-immigration, pro-Russia Freedom Party has been given the chance to try to form a government after months of coalition talks among mainstream parties collapsed. By Christopher F. Schuetze Reporting from Berlin The president of Austria on Monday gave Herbert Kickl, the outspoken leader of the Alpine country’s far-right Freedom Party, the…
Justin Trudeau announces plan to quit as Canada’s prime minister
Trudeau says he will bring end to his nearly 10-year spell in power once his Liberal party has found a new leader Justin Trudeau has said he will step down as Canada’s prime minister after his party has finds a new leader, a decision that in effect brings an end to nearly a decade in…
How Newly-Engaged Zendaya and Tom Holland Spun the Perfect Love Story
Zendaya and Tom Holland are reportedly engaged after the Euphoria actress debuted a diamond ring at the 2025 Golden Globes. Look back at their relationship timeline. With great romance, comes great love stories. Just ask Spider-Man costars Zendaya and Tom Holland, who are reportedly engaged, with TMZ citing multiple sources close to the couple confirming…
Justin Trudeau promised ‘sunny ways’ but could not fulfil his lofty ambitions
Canada’s outgoing PM leaves behind a mixed legacy dotted with progressive wins but was accused of failing to deliver on key issues He swept into parliament at the helm of surprise majority, promising change, hope and “sunny ways” as he charmed Canadians and much of the world with a brand that sought to embrace feminism,…
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Man jailed over social posts after Southport attack
A taxi driver whose social media posts were a “catalyst” for riots which broke out after three girls were stabbed at a dance class in Southport has been jailed seven and a half years. Andrew McIntyre, 39, set up a Telegram channel called “Southport Wake Up” in the immediate aftermath of the knife attack in…
Golden Globes 2025: Everything to Know About TV’s Big Winner Shogun
Shogun swept the 2025 Golden Globes in the TV categories, with it being named Best Television Series—Drama and its stars Hiroyuki Sanada, Anna Sawai and Tadanobu Asano winning awards for their acting. Shogun continues to dominate award show season. Just months after it swept the 2024 Emmys with its history-making 18 wins, the FX series…
RuPaul says his heart is broken after The Vivienne’s death
RuPaul has said his heart is “broken” after the death of James Lee Williams, better known as drag queen The Vivienne. “I join the entire Drag Race universe in mourning the loss of The Vivienne, an incredibly talented queen and a lovely human being,” he wrote on Instagram. The Vivienne, who was 32 and won…
Dakota Fanning, Elle Fanning’s Rare Night Is Pure Sibling Revelry
Dakota Fanning and Elle Fanning turned the 2025 Golden Globes into an epic sister night out, letting the fun continue at the show’s after parties. Dakota Fanning and Elle Fanning’s evening will go down as one of the greats. After the 2025 Golden Globe awards were handed out Jan. 5 and host Nikki Glaser finished…
Charlie Hebdo marks 10 years after terror attack with special issue
Gunmen stormed satirical paper’s Paris offices, killing 11 people, over cartoons of the prophet Muhammad Ten years on from the Islamist terrorist attack on the satirical newspaper Charlie Hebdo, France will ask: “Are we all still Charlie?” The #JeSuisCharlie hashtag spread around the world in January 2015 after brothers Chérif and Saïd Kouachi stormed the…
Trial Starts for Nicolas Sarkozy in Libya Election Case
The former French president has faced several legal cases since leaving office, but accusations that he received money for his 2007 election from Libyan authorities have been particularly damaging. By Aurelien Breeden Reporting from Paris Former President Nicolas Sarkozy of France on Monday went on trial in Paris over accusations that his 2007 campaign received…
Glen Powell, Jamie Foxx & More Turn Golden Globes Into a Family Affair
The 2025 Golden Globes proved to be the perfect opportunity for family bonding, with stars from Nikki Glaser to Angelina Jolie bringing along relatives as their plus ones. At the 2025 Golden Globes, stars were keeping it in the family. And Golden Globes host Nikki Glaser set the tone for the Jan. 5 ceremony by…
Golden Globes: Inside the After Parties With Selena Gomez and More
After winning big at the 2025 Golden Globes, stars—including Zoe Saldaña, Anna Sawai and more—celebrated their night at the show’s most glorious after-parties. For some celebs, the party didn’t stop at the 2025 Golden Globes. In fact, a few of the night’s winners from the annual ceremony—which took place Jan. 5 at the Beverly Hilton…
Austria’s far-right Freedom party tasked with forming coalition government
Austrian president asks anti-migration, pro-Kremlin Freedom FPÖ to begin negotiations with conservative ÖVP Austria’s president has tasked the anti-migration, pro-Kremlin Freedom party (FPÖ) with holding talks to form a ruling coalition, potentially paving the way for the far right to lead the government for the first time since the second world war. After meeting the…
Hamas Approves List of Hostages It May Free Under a Cease-Fire Deal With Israel
Middle East Crisis Israel says Hamas has not provided any information about the status of those 34 hostages, dampening any notion that the endorsement is a step toward a deal to stop the war. By Isabel Kershner and Abu Bakr Bashir Reporting from Jerusalem and London As Israeli and Hamas officials continued indirect talks on…
Magdeburg Christmas market attack deaths rise to six
A woman has died from injuries sustained after a man drove a car into a German Christmas market last month, bringing the total death toll from the attack to six. The 52-year-old died in hospital two weeks after the car ploughed into the packed market in Magdeburg, prosecutors said. At least 299 people were injured…
Danish king changes coat of arms amid row with Trump over Greenland
Design shows intent to keep control of Faroe Islands and Greenland – which Trump says he would like the US to buy The Danish king has shocked some historians by changing the royal coat of arms to more prominently feature Greenland and the Faroe Islands – in what has also been seen as a rebuke…
The Real Reason People Don’t Trust in Science Has Nothing to Do with Scientists
Opinion The Real Reason People Don’t Trust in Science Has Nothing to Do with Scientists Propaganda works, is the real upshot of a survey showing lingering post-pandemic distrust of science By Dan Vergano edited by Jeanna Bryner Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, speaks as U.S. President Donald…
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Russia Claims to Seize Key Eastern Ukraine Town of Kurakhove
Russia-Ukraine War Ukraine has largely been driven out of Kurakhove, a battered but strategic town in the Donbas, Russia said. Kyiv’s forces were pressing a renewed offensive in southern Russia. By Marc Santora Reporting from Kyiv, Ukraine Five months after storming across the border into the Kursk region of southern Russia, Ukrainian forces were making…
2025 Golden Globes: Inside Selena Gomez & Benny Blanco’s Date Night
Selena Gomez—who was nominated for two awards at the 2025 Golden Globes—turned the Jan. 5 ceremony into a dazzling date night with fiancé Benny Blanco. Selena Gomez couldn’t keep her hands to herself at the 2025 Golden Globes. The Only Murders in the Building actress turned the 82nd annual award show Jan. 5—hosted by comedian…
Why the jury is out on the NHS backlog plan
But what’s remarkable from this new year waiting list announcement is just how few levers ministers seem to have to pull. Much of this plan is about building on work that is already under way in England – and there are reasons why these policies have only had limited impact so far. More surgical and…
How Jan. 6 will be different this year. And, who took home a Golden Globe award
By Brittney Melton here to get it delivered to your inbox, and listen to the Up First podcast for all the news you need to start your day. Today is Jan. 6, the day Congress is scheduled to certify President-elect Donald Trump’s victory in the Electoral College. The atmosphere is expected to be very different from four…
Ellen Star Sophia Grace Gives Birth, Welcomes Baby No. 2
YouTuber Sophia Grace, who rose to fame on The Ellen DeGeneres Show, recently welcomed her second baby, joining her first child, River. Sophia Grace Brownlee is trading pop covers for pacifiers. The YouTuber—who rose to fame rapping Nicki Minaj‘s “Super Bass” alongside her cousin Rosie McClelland on The Ellen DeGeneres Show in 2011—welcomed her second…
Globes: Proof Kylie Jenner Bonded With Timothée Chalamet’s Costars
Kylie Jenner and Timothée Chalamet turned the Golden Globes into an epic date night which included bonding with his A Complete Unknown costars Elle Fanning and Monica Barbaro. Kylie Jenner and Timothée Chalamet have made their feelings for each other known. In fact, when the couple once again attended the Golden Globes together, they couldn’t help…
New Orleans attack victim’s fiancee condemns city over security failings
Heather Genusa, engaged to Brandon Taylor, calls decision not to place barriers on Bourbon Street ‘a horrible disgrace’ A woman who saw her fiance get run over and killed alongside 13 other victims of the Bourbon Street truck attack on New Year’s Day in New Orleans says city officials “need to pay” the consequences after…
‘Second chance at life’ after UK’s first liver transplant for advanced bowel cancer
The first patient in the UK with advanced bowel cancer to receive a liver transplant after the disease spread to it has said she had been given “a second chance at life”. Bianca Perea, a 32-year-old trainee lawyer from Wigan in Greater Manchester, had the pioneering operation in the summer of 2024. Her liver transplant…
Golden Globes: Kathy Bates Rips Up Speech After Losing to Anna Sawai
After losing at the 2025 Golden Globes on Jan. 5 to Shogun’s Anna Sawai, Kathy Bates had a hilarious reaction. Kathy Bates’ reaction to her 2025 Golden Globes loss was filled with anything but misery. After Shogun‘s Anna Sawai took home the award in the Best Actress in a Television Series—Drama category during the Jan.…
Starmer attacks spread of ‘lies’ on grooming gangs as he hits back at Musk
The prime minister has attacked politicians and activists “spreading lies and misinformation” over grooming gangs. It comes after multi-billionaire Elon Musk accused Sir Keir Starmer of being “complicit in the rape of Britain” during his tenure as director of public prosecutions (DPP) for failing to tackle grooming gangs. Senior Conservatives and Reform UK MPs have…
Kieran Culkin Shouts Out Ex Emma Stone During Globes Acceptance Speech
At the 2025 Golden Globe Awards, Kieran Culkin shared a special thank you to his ex Emma Stone—who produced his film A Real Pain—while accepting the win for Best Supporting Actor. Kieran Culkin has no bad blood with his ex. The Succession star took home the award for Best Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture,…
Canada PM Justin Trudeau could resign as early as Monday, reports say
Under-fire leader of Liberal party expected to signal intention to step aside after nearly a decade in office Justin Trudeau could announce his resignation as early as Monday, two leading Canadian newspapers have reported, after a snowballing leadership crisis that has caused the prime minister to lose support within his party. The Globe and Mail…
Biden bans offshore drilling across vast area of US
US President Joe Biden has announced a ban on new offshore oil and gas drilling along most of America’s coastline, weeks before Donald Trump takes office. The ban covers the entire Atlantic coast and eastern Gulf of Mexico, as well as the Pacific coast off California, Oregon and Washington and a section of the Bering…
RHOA Alum Kandi Burruss Has This Amazon 2-Piece Set in Every Color
Real Housewives of Atlanta alum Kandi Burruss shares Amazon finds, from cozy sweater dresses to trendy accessories. She’s also loving home essentials, fun games, and more— all at affordable prices. We Included these products from Kandi Burruss because we think you’ll like her picks. Kandi is a paid spokesperson for the Amazon Influencer Program. Our…
Biden bans new offshore oil and gas drilling in most federal waters
By The Associated Press WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden is moving to ban new offshore oil and gas drilling in most U.S. coastal waters, a last-minute effort to block possible action by the incoming Trump administration to expand offshore drilling. Biden, whose term expires in two weeks, said he is using authority under the federal…
Weather tracker: the polar vortex disturbance behind Storm Blair
The winter storm has brought significant snow, dangerous ice storms and freezing rain across North America A bitterly cold Arctic airmass, which has gathered across Canada in the past week, has spread southwards into the US over the weekend. Having already allowed temperatures to fall as low as -40C in northern Canada, this cold airmass…
West Bank Settlers Hope Trump Will Back Annexation Dreams
Settler leaders say they are confident that a Palestinian state is off the table, but their expectations are tempered by their experience of Donald Trump’s first term. By Isabel Kershner To report this article, Isabel Kershner and the photographer Avishag Shaar-Yashuv visited the settlements of Shilo and Eli in the occupied West Bank. Eliana Passentin…
Canadian PM Trudeau may quit within days, media reports suggest
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau could announce his resignation within days, according to media reports. He is considering stepping down as leader of the governing Liberal Party, which would also bring to an end his nine years as prime minister. It follows months of pressure from his own MPs. Last month, his finance minister quit,…
Queensland attorney general orders prosecutors to appeal two ‘manifestly inadequate’ sentences
Deb Frecklington says sentences, including one for a man who wrapped a rope around a woman’s neck and forced her into a car, ‘fail to meet community expectations’ Queensland’s attorney general has ordered state prosecutors to appeal against two sentences for crimes which she says are “manifestly inadequate”. Deb Frecklington, also Queensland’s minister for justice…
In Seoul, Blinken Bolsters Alliance Amid Challenges to Democracies
South Korea Turmoil The U.S. secretary of state aimed to show that his country stood by South Korea as it grapples with a political crisis, and as Donald J. Trump returns to power. By Edward Wong and Choe Sang-Hun The journalists reported from Seoul. Edward Wong is traveling with Antony J. Blinken on his final diplomatic…
Harris to certify Trump’s US election win, four years after Capitol riot
US Vice-President Kamala Harris will on Monday preside over the official certification in Congress of the result of November’s presidential election – a contest that she lost to Donald Trump. The date also marks the fourth anniversary of a riot at the US Capitol, when Trump’s supporters tried to thwart the certification of Democratic President…
Jessica Gunning Jokes About Almost Flashing the Crowd at Golden Globes
Baby Reindeer‘s Jessica Gunning, the 2025 Golden Globe winner for supporting actress in a TV miniseries, joked about almost spilling out of her gown on her way to accept her latest honor. Jessica Gunning came this close to a wardrobe malfunction at the 2025 Golden Globes. “Wow, hello, I almost tripped up,” the Baby Reindeer star said…
Zendaya engagement rumours and other Golden Globes highlights
The Golden Globes were a night to celebrate film, TV, and… love. Last year, Timotheé Chalamet sent the internet into a frenzy as he piled on the PDA with his girlfriend Kylie Jenner at the ceremony, and this year it was date night again as the pair cosied up throughout the evening. There was even…
South Korea investigators seek extension of arrest warrant for president
Request comes after attempts to detain Yoon Suk Yeol were thwarted by presidential security service guards last week South Korea’s investigating authorities have requested an extension of a warrant to arrest the country’s impeached president, Yoon Suk Yeol. The corruption investigation office for high-ranking officials (CIO) made the application at Seoul western district court on…
In Haiti, Gang Massacres and Journalist Murders Expose the Country’s Fragility
Turmoil in Haiti In Haiti, gangs have killed hundreds of people and shot journalists at a news conference, exposing the country’s fragility and the government’s failures. By David C. Adams and Frances Robles David C. Adams and Frances Robles reported from Florida A fresh injection of about 150 foreign officers arrived in Haiti this weekend…
Sister Wives’ Robyn Confronts Kody Over Loss of Plural Family
Sister Wives’ Kody Brown and his remaining wife Robyn Brown share an emotional conversation about their lack of a plural marriage in the Jan. 5 episode of the TLC series. Robyn Brown is struggling in her single marriage. The Sister Wives star and her husband Kody Brown—who went from a plural marriage with fellow wives…
Why Zendaya Is Sparking Tom Holland Engagement Rumors at Golden Globes
After Zendaya stepped out at the Golden Globes wearing a ring on that finger, fans were quick to speculate that she and Tom Holland are engaged. Are Zendaya and Tom Holland taking a marvelous step in their relationship? The Spider-Man costars, who went public with their romance in 2021, are sparking engagement rumors after Zendaya…
Welsh Lib Dem Baroness Randerson dies aged 76
The Welsh Liberal Democrat politician Jenny Randerson has died at 76. Baroness Randerson was elected in 1999 and represented Cardiff Central, beating Labour candidate Mark Drakeford for the seat. She represented the party in the then Welsh Assembly – now the Senedd – from 1999 to 2011 and served in the Welsh Labour-Lib Dem administration…
Margaret Qualley Reveals Why Jack Antonoff Missed the Golden Globes
Margaret Qualley, who tied the knot with music producer Jack Antonoff in 2023, attended the Golden Globes—hosted by Nikki Glaser—in Los Angeles Jan. 5 with her dad since her husband was sick. Turns out Margaret Qualley isn’t the only one who got the substance. In fact, the Once Upon a Time… in Hollywood actress—who was…
What Sofía Vergara Mouthed After Losing Golden Globe to Jodie Foster
After losing to Jodie Foster at the 2025 Golden Globes on Jan. 5, Sofía Vergara jokingly expressed her disappointment, asking Jodie to give her one of her awards. Sofía Vergara was not going to take her 2025 Golden Globes loss sitting down. Literally. After the Griselda star lost the award for Best Actress in a Miniseries or Motion Picture—Television to Jodie…
Middle East crisis live: Israel and Hamas wrangle over potential ceasefire and hostage deal
Israel and Hamas are wrangling over the details of a potential deal to halt Israel’s war on the Gaza Strip and return hostages home, as Palestinian officials said intensified Israeli bombardments had killed more than 100 people over the weekend. A Hamas official said the group had approved a list of 34 Israeli hostages to…
2025 Globes: Demi Moore Gives Moving Speech on Overcoming “Low Point”
Demi Moore delivered a powerful speech about self-worth as she accepted her first-ever Golden Globe win for The Substance at the 2025 ceremony in Los Angeles Jan. 5. Demi Moore is all substance at the 2025 Golden Globes. “Thirty years ago, I had a producer tell me that I was a popcorn actress, and at…
Trump’s eyeing Greenland – but other Arctic investment is frozen
The Arctic recently made headlines after Donald Trump repeated his desire to buy Greenland. Trump cited national security interests, but for many the territory’s vast mineral wealth is the main attraction. Yet economic development elsewhere in the vast polar region has ground to a halt. Working conditions in the Arctic Ocean are extremely challenging at…
Indian press groups call for investigation after journalist’s body found in septic tank
Mukesh Chandrakar had reported on alleged corruption in the construction industry and had a popular YouTube channel Indian media rights groups have called for an investigation after the body of a missing journalist was found hidden in a septic tank. Mukesh Chandrakar, 32, was a well-known freelance journalist in the Indian state of Chhattisgarh who…
Aubrey Plaza’s Husband Jeff Baena Honored at Globes After His Death
The Brutalist director Brady Corbet said during his 2025 Golden Globes acceptance speech that his heart was with Aubrey Plaza in the wake of her filmmaker husband Jeff Baena’s sudden death. Brady Corbet used his winning moment in the spotlight to remember what the film community just lost so tragically. The 2025 Golden Globe winner…
Two men dead and woman in hospital after boat capsizes off South Australia coast
Three people from Millicent found unresponsive on beach south of Beachport Two men have died and a woman is in hospital after a boat capsized off a beach in South Australia’s east on Monday. Police reported that three people had been found unresponsive near Point Connor, south of Beachport, after reports that a boat had…