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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,”…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
Slender Man Case: Morgan Geyser to Be Released 11 Years After Stabbing
Morgan Geyser, who stabbed Payton Leutner in 2014 in an effort to please the fictional character Slender Man, is set to be released from a Wisconsin psychiatric hospital, a judge ruled Jan. 9. A new update has emerged in the Slender Man case, over a decade after the terrifying ordeal. Nearly 11 years ago, Morgan Geyser and Anissa Weier lured…
‘My mum died after four days on an A&E trolley’
Mary Lamerton was a joyous person who always saw the funny side of life. She was the type of person who made sure her family remembered each other’s birthdays. Daughter Sue described her 86-year-old mother as the “lynchpin” of the family. She recounted how Mary spent the last four days of her life on a…
Paris Hilton Shares Heartbreak After Home Was Destroyed by L.A. Fires
Paris Hilton detailed the emotional return to her Malibu home after it was burned to the ground in the devastating Los Angeles fires. Paris Hilton is sharing insight into the devastation caused by the Los Angeles fires. The heiress—who shares kids Phoenix, 2, and London, 14 months, with husband Carter Reum—reflected on the loss of…
Mandy Moore Slams Critics After Sharing Fundraiser for Relatives
While sharing a fundraiser to support her relatives that have lost their homes in the Los Angeles fires, Mandy Moore responded to critics questioning whether she was giving them support herself. Mandy Moore is doing whatever she can for her family—including clapping back at the haters. After her relatives lost their home in the devastating…
Bride’s fury after Instagram stunt wedding turns out to be real
A woman in Australia has annulled her marriage after realising that a fake wedding ceremony she took part in for a social media stunt was in fact real. The unknowing bride said her partner was a social media influencer who convinced her to take part in the ceremony as a “prank” for his Instagram account.…
CW Stars Courtney Ford, Brandon Routh Divorce After 17 Years Together
Legends of Tomorrow costars Courtney Ford and Brandon Routh announced their breakup after 17 years of marriage. The actress filed for divorce on Jan. 8. Courtney Ford and Brandon Routh are exiting the Waverider solo. The DC’s Legends of Tomorrow costars shared they have broken up in a joint post on Instagram one day after…
UK has enough gas says No 10 after supply warning
The UK has enough gas to meet winter demand, the government has said, after British Gas owner-Centrica warned about “concerningly low” supplies. Centrica, which owns the country’s largest gas storage facility, said the UK “has less than a week of gas demand in store” due to the colder-than-usual weather. The government said it monitors energy…
Spencer Pratt and Heidi Montag Share the Items Left After Losing Home
Spencer Pratt uncovered several items from the ruins of his family home with Heidi Montag after losing everything in the Palisades fire. Spencer Pratt and Heidi Montag are seeing what’s left of their home. The reality star couple—who lost their home in the Pacific Palisades fire—has been documenting the aftermath of their devastation, including Spencer returning…
Djokovic wants to ‘focus on tennis’ after poisoning claim
Novak Djokovic is aiming to win a record-extending 11th title at the Australian Open, which begins on Sunday Australian Open 2025 Dates: 12-26 January Venue: Melbourne Park Coverage: Live radio commentary on Tennis Breakfast from 07:00 GMT on BBC 5 Sports Extra, plus live text commentaries on the BBC Sport website and app Novak Djokovic…
After 17 years, it’s Hoda Kotb’s last ‘Today’ show
Eric Deggans This may be tough to remember, as the tears and outrageous stories flow this morning during Hoda Kotb’s final appearances on NBC’s Today show. Once upon a time, when she was working with Kathie Lee Gifford, Kotb was considered the most serious adult in the TV room. This notion stretches back to 2007,…
Two more lynx spotted in Scottish Highland woods after pair captured
Police urge public not to approach illegally released big cats understood to have been spotted by cameras in Cairngorms Two more lynx have been seen in the Scottish Highlands, close to the site where two more of the illegally released big cats were captured on Thursday. Police Scotland has urged the public not to approach…
Two more lynx spotted in the Highlands, a day after others recaptured
Police say two more lynx have been spotted in the same area where a pair of the wild cats were captured on Thursday. They were seen near Kingussie in the Cairngorms National Park. Police Scotland have warned members of the public not to approach the animals and said officers are working with specially-trained personnel to…
Violent protests in China after student falls to his death
The death of a teenage boy sparked violent protests in a city in north-west China, the BBC has confirmed through verified video. In the videos shared on social media, protesters can be seen hurling objects at police and officers beating some demonstrators in Pucheng in Shaanxi province. Authorities said the teenager fell to his death…
Zach Bryan Defends Himself After Brianna “Chickenfry” LaPaglia Breakup
Zach Bryan hit back at online criticism following his breakup with Brianna “Chickenfry” LaPaglia, saying he’s “allowed to have love, laughter and good people” in his life. Zach Bryan has had enough. The country music star called out “couch warriors attacking and belittling my friends” following his breakup with Brianna “Chickenfry” LaPaglia, who alleged she…
Court annuls marriage after Melbourne bride thought wedding was ‘sham’ to boost groom’s Instagram
Judge finds woman ‘believed she was acting in a social media event’ rather than official ceremony A Melbourne couple’s marriage has been annulled after the bride told a court she had thought their wedding was nothing more than a social media stunt to boost his Instagram following. In an October family court judgment published on…
9/11 guilty pleas delayed after US government objects
The US government has succeeded in temporarily blocking the accused mastermind of the 9/11 terror attacks from pleading guilty amid a dispute over the terms of a pre-trial agreement. Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and two co-defendants reached deals last summer to plead guilty to all charges in exchange for not facing a death penalty trial. In…
Lebanon elects Joseph Aoun as president after two-year vacancy
Army commander’s election increases confidence that ceasefire with Israel will hold Lebanon’s parliament has elected the army commander Joseph Aoun as the country’s new president, ending a more than two-year vacancy and increasing confidence that a ceasefire with Israel will hold. Aoun received 99 out of 128 votes in the 13th attempt by a deeply…
Venezuela’s Opposition Leader, Maria Corina Machado, Is Freed After Being Detained
During her detention, an aide said, Maria Corina Machado “was forced to record several videos.” She has garnered enormous support for her opposition to Nicolás Maduro. By Julie Turkewitz Reporting from Bogotá, Colombia Venezuela’s popular opposition leader, María Corina Machado, was freed on Thursday afternoon after a brief detention by adversaries during an antigovernment protest…
Lebanon chooses a new president after two years without one
By Emily Feng , Jawad Rizkallah BEIRUT — Lebanon’s parliament has chosen the head of the country’s armed forces, Joseph Aoun, to be its next president, after going more than two years without one. Aoun’s selection on Thursday is one important step toward addressing a decimated economy and financial system, and to marshal funds to…
Giorgia Meloni hopes to attend Trump’s inauguration after receiving invite
Italy’s prime minister confirms she is on guest list for 20 January event and ‘will happily go’ if her agenda allows Giorgia Meloni has confirmed she has been invited to attend Donald Trump’s inauguration as US president and “will happily go” if her agenda permits, ending weeks of speculation over whether the Italian prime minister…
Murder investigation in Spain after body of missing Belfast man found
Family ‘heartbroken’ after discovery of body of John George, 37, who went missing in Alicante area in December A murder investigation is under way in Spain after the body of a 37-year-old man from Northern Ireland was found three weeks after he went missing. John George from Belfast, a father of two children, was in…
Greenland’s prime minister calls for calm after Trump comments
Pro-independence Múte Egede says Greenland must stay unified after becoming centre of US-Denmark spat Greenland’s prime minister has called for unity, urging citizens not to panic, after being thrown into a geopolitical battle between the US and Denmark by Donald Trump’s interest in taking control of the territory. Múte Egede said he understood people may…
What’s next for Canada? 5 questions will help decide the future after Trudeau
By Bill Chappell Canada is entering a major transition in its national politics after Prime Minister Justin Trudeau confirmed he will resign. Questions about his political future had been raging for weeks, but his exit raises even more issues. After losing support within his own party and at the polls, Trudeau said on Monday that…
Former Scotland rugby union captain Stuart Hogg sentenced after admitting domestic abuse
The former Scotland rugby union captain Stuart Hogg will be supervised for a year as an alternative to jail after he admitted abusing his estranged wife over the course of five years. He pleaded guilty to a single charge of domestic abuse of his ex-partner, Gillian Hogg, when he appeared at Selkirk Sheriff Court on…
Lebanese Lawmakers Choose a President After 2 Years of Gridlock
Middle East Crisis Lawmakers elected Joseph Aoun, the commander of the Lebanese military, the first step in forming a government to lead a country recovering from economic crisis and a devastating war. By Euan Ward Reporting from Beirut, Lebanon Lebanon’s fractured Parliament overcame more than two years of gridlock on Thursday to choose a new…
Hansen available for Six Nations after ban over ’16 men’ comments
Hansen has been one of Ireland’s standout performers in recent years Connacht wing Mack Hansen will be available to play in Ireland’s Six Nations opener against England after being handed a three-match ban for comments he made about the refereeing in his club’s loss to Leinster. Hansen said the refereeing of his side’s United Rugby…
Imprisoned Belarus activist resurfaces after being incommunicado for over 700 days
By The Associated Press Viktar Babaryka, 61, has been denied meetings with his family and lawyers while serving a 14-year sentence in a penal colony after failing to get on the ballot against authoritarian President Alexander Lukashenko in a 2020 election. Babaryka was last heard from in February 2023, and other prisoners said later that…
Jessica Alba and Cash Warren Break Up After 16 Years of Marriage
Jessica Alba and film producer Cash Warren, who have three kids together, have decided to part ways after more than a decade of marriage. Jessica Alba and Cash Warren are being honest about the state of their relationship. The Dark Angel alum, 40, and the film producer, 45, have broken up after 16 years of…
Mozambique opposition leader returns after post-election violence
Venâncio Mondlane went into self-imposed exile after disputed elections in October, saying he feared being assassinated Mozambique’s opposition leader, Venâncio Mondlane, has returned to the country from self-imposed exile, saying he was ready for talks with the government after claiming October’s elections were stolen from him. In large dark sunglasses, Mondlane dropped to his knees…
Scott Disick Teases Possible Reunion With Ex After Amelia Hamlin Split
The Kardashians star Scott Disick reflected on what went wrong in his most recent relationship, three years after his romance with Amelia Hamlin ended. Flipping it back with Scott Disick. The Kardashians star—whose most recent public romance was with Amelia Hamlin—detailed his willingness to be vulnerable and what went wrong in his last relationship. “I don’t think…
L.A. Fires: Mandy Moore “Numb” After Seeing Neighborhood Burn Down
This Is Us star Mandy Moore, who safely fled the Eaton Fire in East Los Angeles, detailed the heartbreak she feels after her neighborhood of Altadena, Calif., was set ablaze. Mandy Moore is reeling as the Los Angeles wildfires continue to rage across the city. The This Is Us star shared she is “devastated and…
Hiker Found Alive After 13 Days Lost in Australian Mountains
The 23-year-old hiker, Hadi Nazari, survived for almost two weeks on two granola bars he found in a hut and on water from rivers and creeks, the authorities said. By Sara Ruberg A 23-year-old man who became lost in the Australian wilderness while hiking was found alive by other hikers on Wednesday after living for…
New Caledonia Congress elects pro-France president after political crisis
New leader Alcide Ponga says people want a ‘signal of hope’ after turmoil in the French Pacific territory Weeks after its first ever pro-independence government collapsed, New Caledonia has named a French loyalist as its new president as the territory seeks to rebuild from deadly riots and destruction that battered the economy. Alcide Ponga, from…
Warning after two lynx released in Highlands
Police are investigating the illegal release of two lynx in the Highlands and have urged the public not to approach the wild cats. The alarm was raised at about 16:20 when they were spotted in the Drumguish area, near to Kingussie. Specially trained staff from the Highland Wildlife Park are assisting officers to trace the…
Lucy Letby retrial needed after ‘clear miscarriage of justice’, says David Davis
MP tells parliament he believes justice has not been done after hearing experts’ concerns over former nurse’s murder convictions Fundamental flaws in the criminal trial system led to the former nurse Lucy Letby being convicted of murder in a “clear miscarriage of justice”, David Davis has said in parliament. In a parliamentary debate, the former…
Harry Jowsey Slid Into Sabrina Carpenter’s DMs After Her Breakup
Too Hot to Handle alum Harry Jowsey—who has been celibate for “a couple months”—revealed that he slid into Sabrina Carpenter’s DMs the day he found out she’d split from Barry Keoghan. Harry Jowsey is too quick to handle. The Boyfriend Material podcast host shot his shot with Sabrina Carpenter immediately after he learned that she and Barry Keoghan…
After Helene’s floods, North Carolina tries to tame trauma’s lasting damage
By Katia Riddle ASHEVILLE, N.C. – Sebastian Saraellno Paez’s parents already were in a panic, he recalls, when he woke up on Friday, Sept. 27. Hurricane Helene hit the night before and now, water — two feet deep and rising — surrounded his family’s home. Trying to remain calm and think about solutions, the 17-year-old…
Europe will not allow attacks, says France, after Trump Greenland threat
France has said the European Union will not allow other nations to attack its “sovereign borders”, after US President-Elect Donald Trump refused to rule out using military force to seize Greenland. On Tuesday, Trump reiterated his desire to acquire the autonomous Danish territory, saying it was “critical” for national and economic security. French Foreign Minister…
Missing hiker found after 13 days in Australian mountains
A hiker who went missing for nearly two weeks in New South Wales, Australia has been found alive, having survived on foraged berries and two muesli bars. Medical student Hadi Nazari went missing on Boxing Day after he wandered off to take photos during a hike with his friends in Kosciuszko National Park in the…
Mahout charged after elephant kills tourist in Thailand
Thai police have charged a mahout after an elephant in his care killed a Spanish tourist last week. Theerayut Inthaphudkij, 38, was charged with negligence causing death, local authorities said Monday. The tourist – 22-year-old Blanca Ojanguren García – sustained a head injury after being shoved by the elephant while she was bathing the animal.…
Meghan ‘devastated’ after death of rescue dog
The Duchess of Sussex has said she is “devastated” following the death of her dog, Guy. In a post on Instagram, Meghan said had “cried too many tears to count” over the dog’s passing and thanked him for “so many years of unconditional love”. The duchess said she had adopted the beagle from an animal…
Foreign tourists among three dead after Rottnest Island seaplane crash, WA premier says
Privately owned Cessna 208 Caravan 675 plane was carrying seven people when it crashed off Western Australia coast Three people have died after a seaplane crashed near Western Australia’s popular tourist destination Rottnest Island with seven people on board. The privately owned Cessna 208 Caravan 675 seaplane is believed to have struck a small limestone…
Scarlett Johansson to Guest Host Today After Hoda Kotb’s Departure
Jenna Bush Hager announced that Marvel star Scarlett Johansson will join her at the Today With Jenna & Friends desk beginning Jan. 21 to guest host after Hoda Kotb exits the morning show. Get ready to say good morning to Scarlett Johansson. The Black Widow star will join Today With Hoda and Jenna cohost Jenna…
Austin Butler and Kaia Gerber Break Up After 3 Years of Dating
Model Kaia Gerber and Elvis star Austin Butler have called it quits after about three years of dating. Get details about their romance. Kaia Gerber and Austin Butler‘s burning love has fizzled out. The model and the Elvis star have split after about three years of dating, according to multiple outlets. They reportedly split at…
What Denise Richards Learned After Special Forces Boob Implant Injury
If Denise Richards can survive The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, she can survive anything. At least that’s what the Wild Things actress now realizes after competing on season three of Fox’s grueling reality competition series Special Forces: World’s Toughest Test. “It was an opportunity to do something I’ve never done before, very challenging and…
Meredith Vieira’s Husband Richard Cohen Dead at 76 After MS Battle
Richard Cohen, the veteran journalist and husband of Meredith Vieira, has died at the age of 76 after a decades-long battle with multiple sclerosis. Meredith Vieira and her family are mourning the loss of their patriarch. Richard Cohen, the veteran CBS News journalist and husband of Vieira, died on Christmas Eve after a 50-year battle…
Three missing after private plane crashes off Rottnest Island in WA
Four pulled from the water – three with serious injuries – but the search goes on for three other people on board Four people have been pulled from the water – but three are still missing – after a privately owned plane crashed into the sea off Western Australia’s popular tourist site Rottnest Island. Rescue…
Brianna LaPaglia Reveals Why She’s Not Dating After Zach Bryan Split
Brianna “Chickenfry” LaPaglia laid out a timeline on when she’ll jump back in the dating pool, after her very public split from country singer Zach Bryan last year. Brianna LaPaglia is ready to be single for a while. More than two months after her breakup from Zach Bryan, the BFFs podcast host—who also goes by…
Naomi Osaka Confirms Cordae Breakup Over a Year After Welcoming Baby
Tennis champion Naomi Osaka confirmed she and rapper Cordae, who share 17-month-old daughter Shai, have parted ways following breakup rumors. Naomi Osaka is calling time on her relationship status. The tennis pro announced her breakup from rapper Cordae—with whom she shares 17-month-old daughter Shai—on social media following rumors the couple had parted ways. “Hi everyone,…
Trump Jr to visit Greenland after dad says US should own the territory
Donald Trump Jr is planning to visit Greenland, two weeks after his father repeated his desire for the US to take control of the autonomous Danish territory. The US president-elect’s son plans to record video footage for a podcast during the one-day private visit, US media report. Donald Trump reignited controversy in December when he…
U.K. leader Starmer slams ‘lies and misinformation’ after attacks from Elon Musk
By The Associated Press LONDON — British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Monday condemned “lies and misinformation” that he said are undermining U.K. democracy, in response to a barrage of attacks on his government from Elon Musk. The billionaire Tesla CEO has taken an intense and erratic interest in British politics since the center-left Labour…
Snow and ice warnings remain after floods hit UK
Yellow warnings for snow and ice remain in place after severe flooding and snow caused travel disruption and school closures across the UK. On Monday, major incidents were declared in Lincolnshire and Leicestershire after flooding caused by heavy rains, with hundreds of flood warnings still in place across England. North Yorkshire Police said the body…
Hoda Kotb Reveals New Business Venture After Leaving Today
Today coanchor Hoda Kotb, who announced her departure from the news program in September, shared details of her next chapter during her Jan. 6 appearance on The Kelly Clarkson Show. It’s almost time to say “good morning” to Hoda Kotb for the last time. Ahead of her final Today appearance on Jan. 10, the coanchor—who…
‘Extensive’ inquiry after police shoot and kill man in Adelaide during mental health incident
South Australian police commissioner says officers allegedly threatened by man at Craigburn Farm took ‘action necessary to protect themselves’ Police have shot and killed a 40-year-old man in Adelaide after they said he confronted officers with a knife during a mental health episode. South Australian police shot the man at his home in the suburb…
Kylie Jenner Shares Pics After Golden Globes With Timothée Chalamet
Kylie Jenner, who attended the 2025 Golden Globes Jan. 5 with boyfriend Timothée Chalamet, shared behind-the-scenes pictures from the “cuuutest night” in a new Instagram post. Kylie Jenner is making her date night with boyfriend Timothée Chalamet a little more known. The Kardashians star gave a peek into her night at the Golden Globes, where…
UK retailers may have to cut thousands of jobs after bleak Christmas
British Retail Consortium figures show sales growth close to flatlining, as card spending fails to rise Britain’s largest retailers are warning they could be forced to cut thousands of jobs this year as the industry braces for higher taxes and employment costs after a bleak Christmas shopping season. In the latest sign of tough trading…
Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck Settle Divorce After 4 Months
Less than five months after Jennifer Lopez filed for divorce from Ben Affleck following two years of marriage, the former couple have reached a divorce settlement. Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez are moving on. Less than five months after the Hustlers star filed for divorce from the two-time Oscar winner, the pair reached a divorce…
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…
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…
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…
Benny Blanco Says Selena Gomez Is the Prize After 2025 Golden Globes
Benny Blanco attended the 2025 Golden Globes in Los Angeles Jan. 5 with fiancée Selena Gomez and, though he was not a nominee, said he took home the “best award of the night.” Who says Benny Blanco didn’t win big at the Golden Globes? The 36-year-old attended the awards show in Los Angeles Jan. 5…
Apple says it will update AI feature after BBC complaint
Apple has said it will update, rather than pause, a new artificial intelligence (AI) feature that has generated inaccurate news alerts on its latest iPhones. The company, in its first acknowledgement of the concerns, on Monday said it was working on a software change to “further clarify” when the notifications are summaries that have been…
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…
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…
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…
U.K.’s Starmer Slams ‘Lies and Misinformation’ After Elon Musk Attacks
Without naming Mr. Musk directly, Prime Minister Keir Starmer denounced the billionaire’s spreading of falsehoods about a child sex abuse scandal. By Mark Landler Reporting from London Prime Minister Keir Starmer of Britain on Monday fired back at Elon Musk after days of inflammatory social media posts by Mr. Musk, the billionaire owner of X,…
Tulip Siddiq refers herself to watchdog after Bangladesh-linked property claims
Minister asks standards adviser to investigate after allegations she lived in homes tied to Hasina government A senior Treasury minister has referred herself to the ministerial standards watchdog after days of allegations that she has lived in multiple properties tied to the ousted Bangladeshi government. Tulip Siddiq, the City and anti-corruption minister, has asked Laurie…
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…
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…
Keir Starmer attacks those ‘spreading lies’ over child sex grooming gangs after comments from Elon Musk – UK politics live
Beth Rigby, the Sky News political editor, also asks about Elon Musk, and about his attacks on Jess Phillips, the safeguarding minister. Starmer says that he thinks most people are more interested in the NHS “than what’s happening on Twitter”. But he says he does want to address in detail this issue. Let me start…
‘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.…
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…
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…
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…
Works on ‘road from hell’ to end after 23 years
Tony Blair was just halfway through his time as prime minister and FA Cup finals were being played in Cardiff when one of the UK’s most expensive and complex road upgrade projects this century began. The 28-mile (45km) £2bn upgrade to almost motorway standard was designed to bring prosperity to one of the UK’s most…
Christian Oliver’s Ex Honors Him, 2 Kids One Year After Their Deaths
Jessica Klepser, ex-wife of Baby-Sitters Club actor Christian Oliver, shared a heartfelt tribute to him and their two daughters one year after they were killed in a plane crash. Christian Oliver’s ex-wife continues to grieve for her family. Jessica Klepser—who was married to Oliver from 2011 to 2021—recently shared a tribute to the Baby-Sitters Club actor…
Jeff Baena Mourned by Molly Shannon and More Stars After His Death
Following news of the death of director Jeff Baena, husband of Aubrey Plaza, several actors who worked with him paid tribute. Jeff Baena received heartfelt tributes from his colleagues in Hollywood following his death. Following news of that the director, husband of Aubrey Plaza, had died by suicide at 47 Jan. 3, Molly Shannon and…
In Damascus, Syrians Reclaim Spaces and Freedoms After al-Assad’s Fall
Syria’s Civil War Residents of Syria’s capital are picnicking on a once-forbidden mountaintop and trading openly in dollars and imported Nescafe. They say the city seems theirs again. Residents of Syria’s capital are picnicking on a once-forbidden mountaintop and trading openly in dollars and imported Nescafe. They say the city seems theirs again. Mount Qasioun,…
After bruising election loss, what next for Kamala Harris?
Exactly two months after her election loss to Donald Trump, Vice-President Kamala Harris will preside over the certification of her own defeat. As president of the Senate, on Monday she will stand at the House Speaker’s rostrum to lead the counting of Electoral College votes, officially cementing her rival’s triumph two weeks before he returns…
Farage defends Musk after grooming gangs posts
Nigel Farage has defended Elon Musk after the billionaire attacked the UK government’s response to grooming gangs on X, the social media platform he owns. In a series of posts over several days, Musk suggested Sir Keir Starmer failed to prosecute gangs and said Home Office minister Jess Phillips “deserves to be in prison”. It…
Washington Post cartoonist quits after satire aimed at owner Bezos rejected
A Pulitzer Prize-winning cartoonist has resigned from the Washington Post after the newspaper refused to publish a cartoon satirical of its billionaire owner Jeff Bezos. Ann Telnaes, a long-time Washington Post cartoonist, created a cartoon of Mr Bezos and other tycoons kneeling before a statue of President-elect Donald Trump. She said the paper’s refusal to…
Man dies after 70-metre fall from mountain ridge in Lake District
Callout ends in tragedy after an as yet unnamed person fell on Thursday and their body was recovered by a rescue team A man has died after falling 70 metres from a mountain ridge in the Lake District. Keswick Mountain Rescue said its first callout of the year ended in tragedy after the man fell…
A Pulitzer winner quits ‘Washington Post’ after a cartoon on Bezos is killed
David Folkenflik A Pulitzer Prize-winning cartoonist for the Washington Post has resigned after its editorial page editor rejected a cartoon she created to mock media and tech titans abasing themselves before President-elect Donald Trump. Among the corporate chiefs depicted by Ann Telnaes was Amazon founder and Post owner Jeff Bezos. The episode follows Bezos’ decision…
Thousands of rival protesters rally in Seoul after Yoon Suk Yeol avoids arrest
Crowds gather outside South Korean presidential residence where suspended leader is protected by security officers Thousands of rival South Korean protesters have rallied in the capital a day after a failed attempt to arrest the country’s suspended president, Yoon Suk Yeol, for imposing a short-lived martial law decree that led to his impeachment. The country…
Tributes to ‘much loved and popular’ boy after quad bike crash
Tributes have been paid to a 13-year-old boy who died after a quad bike crash near Newry. Tiarnán Trainor was injured in the incident on Low Road just outside Killeavy on Thursday. He was taken to the Royal Victoria Hospital in Belfast but later died from his injuries. St Paul’s High School in Bessbrook described…
Jobs of about 280 contractors cut after cancellation of Rwanda asylum scheme
Redundancies follow Labour abandonment of previous government’s plan to send asylum seekers to east Africa Hundreds of guards employed to deport asylum seekers to Rwanda have been told their jobs are being cut, the Guardian has learned. About 280 Home Office contractors were informed on Friday that their roles were being made redundant because Labour…
Tensions Escalate After Pakistan Pounds Afghanistan With Airstrikes
Pakistani leaders were once friends of the Taliban in Afghanistan. Now, cross-border violence has become alarmingly frequent. By Zia ur-Rehman Reporting from Karachi, Pakistan Airstrikes by Pakistani warplanes inside Afghanistan have intensified tensions in recent days in an already volatile region. Once-close ties between Pakistan’s leaders and the Afghan Taliban have frayed, and violent cross-border…
Gypsy Rose Blanchard Shares Postpartum Update After Welcoming Baby
Gypsy Rose Blanchard—who was released from prison in 2023—shared a selfie after welcoming her first baby with boyfriend Ken Urker. Motherhood is in full bloom for Gypsy Rose Blanchard. The Life After Lock Up star shared an update on her well-being after giving birth to her first child, a baby girl named Aurora Urker, with partner Ken Urker…
US Teenager Fighting for His Life After Father and 2 Others Killed in Mexico
Jason Peña, now 14, was shot in the head on a highway in the state of Durango, a family spokeswoman said. His father and uncle, both U.S. citizens, and a Mexican relative were also killed. By Annie Correal Reporting from Mexico City An American teenager was fighting for his life after he was shot in…
How to look after pets during the cold spell
Cockapoo Luna (left) and Daisy play in the snow during a walk at Sixmilewater Park in Ballyclare, Northern Ireland Cold weather has marked the arrival of 2025, with snow and ice warnings in place for much of the country. Many of us will be opting for our thickest coats and gloves when we venture outside.…
Heidi Klum Returning to Project Runway After Almost a Decade Away
Heidi Klum is set to return to Project Runway eight years after exiting the hit competition series, according to a new report. Heidi Klum’s latest project is bringing her full circle. While the supermodel said Auf Wiedersehen to Project Runway in 2017 after hosting the series for 16 seasons, she’s set to return for season…