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 ...
Nick Kyrgios wants to shake up ‘mundane’ tennis ahead of Australian Open return
There have still been plenty of words written about Kyrgios while he was away from the tour, especially regarding his outspoken criticism of world number one Jannik Sinner over two failed doping tests ...
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 ...
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. The court’s order clears the way for Judge Juan M Merchan to ...
Burglars who ripped cash machine off Home Bargains shop with stolen JCB jailed
Shane Hadderton, 36, Marvin Usher, 33, and Deividas Fiodorovas, 36, were all sentenced on Thursday at Chelmsford Crown Court.
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 ...
Government will do ‘whatever it takes’ to clamp down on ketamine use
Commons leader Lucy Powell said many members see the ‘real, dangerous impact’ of ketamine as ministers consider upgrading the ...
School reforms show Britain ‘back under union control’, says Badenoch
Britain is being controlled by trade unions, Kemi Badenoch has said as she accused Sir Keir Starmer of fronting “Jeremy Corbyn’s Labour Party”. In an interview with the Telegraph, the Tory leader said ...
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 ...
Reeves faces pressure to balance the books as borrowing costs rise
The Chancellor has been criticised for continuing with a planned visit to China amid rising yields on government bonds.
Surge in households seeking help with energy bills in 2024, says Citizens Advice
Citizens Advice said its staff helped the equivalent of one person every two working minutes throughout the year.
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 ...