New LA-area fire prompts more evacuations with more than 10,000 structures lost
The two biggest wildfires ravaging the Los Angeles area this week burned at least 10,000 homes, buildings and other structures, officials said on Thursday as they urged more people to heed evacuation ...
Nick Kyrgios wants to shake up ‘mundane’ tennis ahead of Australian Open return
Nick Kyrgios wants to shake up “mundane” tennis again as he prepares for an emotional Australian Open return. The 29-year-old is set to play in his home grand slam for the first time in three years ...
Record hot 2024 was first year to break 1.5C warming threshold, scientists say
The EU’s Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S) confirmed previous projections that 2024 was the warmest on record globally and the first calendar year that the average temperature exceeded 1.5C ...
What the papers say – January 10
In social media news, the Daily Mirror writes Elon Musk’s posts are being probed by Britain’s counterterrorism unit. Friday's front page: Musk hate probe #TomorrowsPapersToday https://t.co/KqpjpSsLnu ...
Jimmy Carter honoured at Washington funeral before Georgia hometown burial
Jimmy Carter, who considered himself an outsider even as he sat in the Oval Office as the 39th US president, is being ...
Jimmy Carter lauded for humility and service at Washington funeral
Jimmy Carter has been for his humility and public service before, during and after his presidency during a funeral at ...
Supreme Court rejects Trump bid to delay sentencing in New York hush money case
A divided Supreme Court on Thursday rejected President-elect Donald Trump’s bid to delay his sentencing in his hush money case in New York.
More than two million train tickets to be discounted during sale next week
More than two million train tickets will be discounted during a promotion starting next week, the Department for Transport (DfT) has announced. Cheaper Advance and Off-Peak tickets will be available ...
Jason Leonard Championship: Dorset and Wilts to host second trial day
Dorset and Wiltshire will host their second U20s trial day as they build up to the 2025 Jason Leonard Under 20 National Championship.
Greggs and Greene King among firms backing drive to get offenders into work
Leaders from major employers will be among those to sit on new employment councils in regions across England and Wales.
First Minister to visit UK’s first drug consumption room
Scotland’s First Minister has said the UK’s first drug consumption room represents a “crucial step” in reducing drug-related deaths. John Swinney and Health Secretary Neil Gray will visit The Thistle ...
Cold snap continues as temperatures set to drop during coming days
Temperatures will continue to fall over the coming days, with the mercury potentially reaching minus 20C in northern parts of the UK on Friday night, the Met Office has forecast. Weather warnings for ...