Month: January 2025

The ceasefire in Gaza has officially begun following an almost three-hour delay, after Hamas named the hostages it plans to release on Sunday. Israel had earlier said it was continuing to fight in Gaza until the names were handed over in accordance with the agreement, and at least eight people were killed in an air strike on the territory on Sunday morning, according to Palestinian officials. Hamas blamed a delay […]

Premier League leaders Liverpool tightened their grip on top spot as injury-hit Arsenal’s title challenge was dealt another blow. Red boss Arne Slot was pleasantly surprised by his side’s dramatic 2-0 success at Brentford before Gunners manager Arteta was left frustrated by a 2-2 draw against Aston Villa. Elsewhere, tributes poured in for Manchester United great Denis Law, while Ole Gunnar Solskjaer returned to management for the first time since […]

Tariffs and relationships with China could be among the first issues up for discussion when Donald Trump re-enters the White House, according to the director of the Chatham House foreign affairs think tank. Bronwen Maddox said she believes the US administration has “become the big question for UK foreign policy”, and the UK will be faced with having to “make some decisions” about its positions on certain issues. She also […]

TikTok’s app was removed from prominent app stores in the US on Saturday just before a federal law that would have banned the popular social media platform was scheduled to go into effect. By 10.50pm Eastern Standard Time, the app was not found on Apple and Google’s app stores. The stores are prohibited from offering the platform under the law, which takes effect on Sunday, required TikTok’s China-based parent company […]

Families of British-linked hostages have said they are “filled with trepidation” ahead of the ceasefire deal between Hamas and Israel coming into effect. The agreement, expected to come into force at 6.30am GMT (8.30am local time), will mean a ceasefire in Gaza that would release dozens of hostages and pause the 15-month war with Hamas. It was approved by Israel’s Cabinet early on Saturday morning after weeks of negotiations in […]

Manchester United led the tributes to club great Denis Law following his death at the age of 84. Manchester City also saluted ‘The King’, who was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s and vascular dementia in 2021, while Pep Guardiola earlier on Friday admitted to his shock reaction after learning striker Erling Haaland had signed a new nine-and-half-year contract with the Premier League champions. United are examining the redevelopment of Old Trafford and […]

Denis Law has been described as “one of football’s giants” as tributes poured in for the former Manchester United and Scotland great following his death at the age of 84. The Aberdeen-born striker won two league titles with United and was a member of their European Cup-winning side under Sir Matt Busby in 1968 when they became the first English club to lift the trophy. Law, known as ‘The King’, […]

British content creators have called the potential ban on TikTok in the United States “deeply unfair” and said it could impact people’s incomes. The future of the short form video app remains uncertain as a ban on the app looms, but the incoming Donald Trump administration has hinted at keeping it online. Last April, US President Joe Biden signed a law which gave TikTok a deadline of Sunday January 19 […]

The Prince of Wales will meet young people experiencing homelessness during a visit to a charity centre in London. During the trip on Tuesday, William will speak to some of those being supported by the charity, Centrepoint, and enjoy sports activities provided by the service, including boxing and table football. The centre in Ealing provides 17 beds for young people aged 16 to 25 experiencing homelessness, as well as support […]