As daylight broke across Japan this morning the full destruction of the deadly 7.6 magnitude earthquake was laid bare showing collapsed homes, toppled temples and huge cracks in the middle…
South Korea's opposition party chief Lee Jae-myung was attacked during a visit to the southern port city of Busan on Tuesday.The 59-year-old politician had been touring the construction site of…
New Year's Day swimmers braved the frigid sea water for the annual polar bear plunges that took place in New York and Boston, as part of an annual tradition that…
A woman was killed and four people were wounded in a Los Angeles County shooting shortly after the arrival of the new year, police said.Officers from the Hawthorne Police Department…
A 19-year-old man was arrested in western Mexico after he was spotted walking in broad daylight holding his sister’s head.The suspect, identified as Sebastián, allegedly murdered Julieta, 26, in the…
The quiet death of Scottish nationalism is an extraordinary political development – and its demise heralds the possibility of a new beginning for Scotland.True, its fate was sealed by a…
California has become the first state to offer universal health insurance to all illegal migrants regardless of whether they have any documentation.On January 1, taxpayers will now be forced to…
A 10-year-old boy shot dead another 10-year-old after the juvenile 'bragged' about a stolen firearm he found stashed in his father's car.The child, whose name was not released because he…
More than a quarter of criminals have breached the conditions of their electronic tagging order or had them revoked, alarming new figures have revealed.Pressure is growing for reforms of the…
GET THE TUNES ON (BBC 1) ★★★✩✩QUEEN OF THE NEW YEAR (BBC 1) ★★★✩✩HOGMANAY 2023 (BBC 1) ★★✩✩✩BRINGING IN THE BELLS (STV) ★✩✩✩✩As a nation, Scots take great pride in…
A man who was left fighting for his life after his apartment caught fire has died after succumbing to his injuries.Emergency services raced to Angus St in Meadowbank, northwest Sydney,…
A record number of migrants crossed the U.S. southern border in December, according to a new report, topping the highest amount ever recorded as President Joe Biden continues to grapple…
A British safari guide who spent a terrifying night clinging to his truck after taking a wrong turn into a raging, crocodile-infested river would have given the fearsome reptiles 'a…
There is something special about the warm, aromatic glow of a scented candle - especially at this time of year. But burning them could be harmful for health and put a…
New Year's Day 2024 kicked off with a bang.The 135th Rose Parade in Pasadena, California - a sleepy and affluent suburb of Los Angeles - on Monday was star studded.This year’s…
Demi Lovato and her fiancé welcomed 2024 with a midnight kiss in front of thousands of adoring fans. The hitmaker, 31, and her intended, Jordan 'Jutes' Lutes, 32, who popped the question…
Backstreet Boys' AJ McLean has split from his 42-year-old wife Rochelle DeAnna McLean for good.On Monday - New Year's Day- the 45-year-old crooner shared to Instagram that their 2022 separation…
Lauren Goodger cut a casual figure as she stepped out with her daughter Larose and friend Junaid Ahmed in Essex on Monday.Former The Only Way Is Essex star Lauren, 37…
Ellie Goulding looked nothing short of sensational in a red bikini as she posed for a Instagram selfie on New Year's Day.The singer, 37, showed off her incredible figure in the…
Millie Mackintosh showed off her sensational figure in a tiny patterned bikini as she soaked up the sun in Mauritius on New Year's Day.The former Made In Chelsea star, 34, slipped…
Victoria Silvstedt commanded attention in a semi-sheer white gown as she arrived at a New Year's Eve yacht party in St Barts on Sunday.The Swedish model, 49, looked nothing short…
Alec Baldwin, 65, and his wife Hilaria Baldwin were spotted on New York City with their seven children on New Year's Eve. The family was seen getting into an SUV for their…
Police have launched a murder probe after the criminal ex-boyfriend of Britain's youngest EuroMillions winner was shot dead outside a pub in Edinburgh during Hogmanay.Marc Webley was gunned down near…
Thousands of Israeli troops are being pulled out of Gaza despite warnings from military brasses that 'prolonged' fighting is set to continue throughout 2024.In what is the biggest drawdown of…
Teenage darts superstar Luke Littler was embraced by a mystery blonde as he continued his fairy-tale run at the World Darts Championship by securing his place in the semi-finals.The 16-year-old…
Blake Shelton has been slammed over an 'embarrassing' New Year's Eve performance after a pre-taped recording of the singer aired - despite fans being promised a live concert. The 47-year-old country…
Jenna Bush Hager has shared her 10-year-old daughter's horrified reaction to her and husband Henry's romantic New Year's Eve kiss.The Today Show host, 42, celebrated the holiday with her closest…
A 4.1-magnitude earthquake struck Los Angeles on New Year's Day.In a rude awakening for revelers nursing hangovers, the quake struck 12 miles off the coast from the city of Rancho…
The family of 102-year-old man are furious the war veteran was forced to spend Christmas, New Year and his birthday stranded alone in his flat after the life in his retirement…
Vladimir Putin has admitted he's 'fuming' after a series of Ukrainian missile strikes on the Russian border city of Belgorod killed 20 people and wounded 111. He told a group of…
Cartoonists and Disney lovers can celebrate the New Year with the release of Images from a cinema classic featuring Mickey and Minnie Mouse. Copyright for Steamboat Willie expired today and media…
A 16-year-old boy who was brutally stabbed to death in front of horrified friends and crowds on Primrose Hill just before midnight on New Year's Eve has been named.Schoolboy Harry…
A missing Chinese exchange student was found 'very cold and scared' inside a tent on a Utah mountainside after cops said he was 'cyber kidnapped.' Kai Zhuang, 17, was discovered in…
Queen Margrethe of Denmark shocked royal watchers around the world as she rang in the new year by announcing her abdication following 52 years on the throne. By stepping down, Margrethe,…
Former President Donald Trump confirmed Melania's mother Amalija Knavs, 78, is 'very ill' and the situation has been 'tough' for their family as the former first lady skipped New Year's Eve…
Pope Francis offered prayers for the 'tormented Ukrainian people and the Palestinian and Israeli populations' during his traditional Sunday blessing.Giving his blessing from a window overlooking St Peter's Square at…
EuroMillions lottery winner Jane Park was left 'devastated' today after her former boyfriend Marc Webley was shot dead during Hogmanay celebrations at a pub.Armed police raced to the Anchor Inn…
Denmark's Queen Margrethe II will abdicate on January 14 next year after 52 years on the throne, she announced during her traditional New Year's Eve speech.The monarch, famed for her chain-smoking…
Hundreds of Brits have braved the cold weather to take an icy plunge into the sea to mark New Year's Day.Brave souls from Kent to Fife took to the beach…
President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden said America is better positioned to lead the world than any other country and dished on his holiday meals in a New…
Maga firebrand Lauren Boebert has blamed musical legend Barbra Streisand and X-Men actor Ryan Reynolds for her decision to switch congressional districts.The Colorado Republican was facing a tough re-election battle…
Travis Kelce's 2023 ended with a win and his 2024 is beginning with another: Some quality time with girlfriend, Taylor Swift. The All-Pro tight end had only three catches, but his Kansas…
At least five people have reportedly been injured after a car plowed into New Year's Eve revelers near Madison Square Garden in New York City.A mass casualty incident was said…
The Mayor's New Year London fireworks were labelled an 'ego trip' and 'the Sadiq Khan show' today as he was accused of putting himself at the centre of the display.Just…
The mystery surrounding the identity of who the Cerne Abbas giant is meant to be is something that has baffled people for centuries.Some believed the naked 180ft chalk figure in…
Chesney Hawkes and Paddington Bear are joining 8,000 performers from around the world for the annual New Year's Day parade marching through London today.The celebration through the capital's West End…
A footballer hospitalised with anorexia has said watching her former teammates win the Euros with the Lionesses helped her beat the eating disorder.Maddie Blackburn, 23, was in hospital for her…
Rick Astley and Rylan Clark's surprise New Year's duet left viewers divided on Sunday evening when they collaborated on a cover of You Spin Me Round. The Never Gonna Give You…
The stars were out in force as they saw in the New Year on Sunday night.Celebrities were quick to throw on their glad rags and take to social media to…
Millie Mackintosh showed off her incredible figure in a tiny gold bikini as she soaked up the sun in Mauritius on New Year's Day.The former Made In Chelsea star, 34,…
Lewis Capaldi has delighted fans as he released five new songs for the New Year, despite his career break, and they have already been hailed as 'beautiful'.The Scottish sensation, 27, returned to…
Peter and Emily Andre have jetted to the UAE to ring in 2024 in style.The couple, who are expecting their third child together, shared a glimpse of their luxury break with their children Amelia,…
She enjoyed a spot on topless sunbathing on Saturday during her St Barts break. And the following day, Heidi Klum was only getting saucier as she rang in the New Year…
She unveiled her PrettyLittleThing collaboration last year. And Naomi Campbell was bringing her affiliation with the brand into the New Year as she welcomed 2024 in the company of founder Umar…
An American mother-of-three wanted in the US for the murder of two of her children will appear in court in London today after being arrested in one of the capital's…
An ex-SAS hero gagged from writing a book about how he single-handedly defeated an armed gang of jihadi terrorists during a hotel siege has instead released a children's novel. Sergeant Christian…
Princess Beatrice is ending 2023 as something of a fashion icon, particularly since overhauling her wardrobe with the help of stylist Olivia Buckingham.Beatrice has refined her look over the past 12…
The mastermind of the Hamas attack on Israel that triggered the worst Israeli-Palestinian bloodshed in generations is a secretive leader, feared on both sides of the battle lines.In Gaza, no figure…
Alec Baldwin, 65, and his wife Hilaria Baldwin took their seven kids on a family outing to the Balloon Museum in New York City on New Year's Eve. The outnumbered parents…
An OnlyFans creator who smashed her Mercedes into a parked van while driving four times over the legal limit could now face legal action over the damages. Paris Ow-Yang, 18, has become embroiled…
New Year's Day celebrations have kicked off for thousands of music lovers in Sydney and Melbourne as revellers in skimpy and barely-there outfits flock to Field Day and Let Them Eat…
The Hawaii man killed in a fatal shark 'encounter' off the coast of Maui has been identified as 39-year-old Jason Carter.Carter, hailing from the seaside community of Haiku, died Saturday.…
A fisherman who allegedly illegally speared a beloved blue groper before proudly posing with the fish in his bloodied wetsuit has been fined and questioned by police.The fisherman, 26, was…
Taylor Swift became a billionaire with a new boyfriend and the world went wild for a cinematic cocktail of atomic bombs and Barbie. Bud Light lost its crown as America's best-selling…
Anderson Cooper and Andy Cohen knocked back shots during CNN's live New Year's Eve Show, just a year after the network banned on-air drinking during the festivities.'Speaking of traditions, it’s the…
An Ohio woman faces felony charges related to the abuse of a corpse after she suffered a miscarriage at home and attempted to flush the fetus down the toilet.Brittany Watts,…
Pro-Palestinian protesters are marching through New York City on New Years Eve after Mayor Eric Adams said he had the NYPD prepared to step up security ahead of celebrations in Times…
Sydneysiders have marked the start of 2024 with a very early morning dip at the city's most iconic beach after a night of wild celebrations. Revellers flocked to Bondi Beach on…
Taylor Swift cheered boyfriend Travis Kelce on wearing a piece of clothing that had numerous personal draws to it.During Sunday's Kansas City Chiefs game against the Cincinnati Bengals, which is the last game…
Yes, it's time to replace party hats with thinking caps for the Daily Mail Quiz of 2023. How much do you really know about the year gone by? A year…
ITV viewers have slammed the channel for airing 'woke' and 'hypocritical' celebrity messages during the National Lottery's New Year's Eve Big Bash on Sunday.The programme, which was presented by Alesha…
Emily Atack subtly hid her pregnancy from fans using smart tactics to keep her exciting news a secret until she was ready for the big reveal. The former Inbetweeners actress, 34,…
Rita Ora opted for some quirky attire as she stepped out in New York's Times Square ahead of her appearance on Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest…
Sasha Attwood is supporting her boyfriend Jack Grealish after his Cheshire mansion was raided for £1million worth of jewellery by thieves on Boxing Day.The footballer, 28, broke his silence on…
Her famous hit has been used in the final scene of the Emerald Fennell directed psychological thriller, Saltburn.And after the release of the movie, Sophie Ellis Bextor reclaimed her track…
No, Taylor Swift's relationship with Travis Kelce hasn't caused the Kansas City Chiefs' season to completely derail.The pop star was again on hand at Arrowhead Stadium on Sunday, where the defending…
Kathy Griffin turned to an old friend for comfort as she deals with the demise of her marriage. The actress, 63, who filed for divorce from Randy Bick, shared a sweet…
America is ranging in 2024 with new year's celebrations as the Times Square New Years Eve ball drop went off without a hitch after New York City prepared for pro-Palestine…
Kimberlee Singler, the Colorado mother who allegedly killed two of her children and was on the run has been taken into the custody thousands of miles away in the United…
's Crown Princess Mary will become queen of Denmark on January 14 - and there were some subtle signs that the popular royal was about to become 's first ever…
World champion cyclist Rohan Dennis shared a family photo in front of a Christmas tree days before he allegedly ran down his Olympian wife in his ute.Dennis, 33, was seen…
New evidence from one of Prince Andrew's accusers is due to be presented in a US court this week.The legal documents relate to Johanna Sjoberg and could reveal more details of…
James Cleverly insists he wants to drive a ‘rapid reduction’ in net migration – as the first crackdown on legal routes comes into force.Changes starting today will bar most foreign students…
A woman could lose her eye after she was hit in the face by a firework while on a Melbourne beach celebrating the new year.She was at Altona beach 13km south-west…