US sees surge in violence against journalists under Trump, report says
The United States has seen a dramatic increase in violence against journalists since Donald Trump again took office. That rise is largely because whenever there is significant civil unrest, journalists cover it, which makes them more vulnerable to attacks. Trump has repeatedly lambasted the mainstream US media, baselessly accused it of lying about him and his policies and repeatedly insulted several journalists in public. While it is, of course, Trump behind the deportations, journalists’ treatment at protests cannot necessarily be connected to the president’s words, the press advocates say. “Trump does not have personal control over every police department,” Sugars said.
Source:The Guardian
December 24, 2025 03:30 UTC
Jake Paul Plans Legal Action Over Fight Fixing Accusations Against Anthony Joshua
Jake Paul plans to take legal action against those accusing him of fixing his boxing match with Anthony Joshua. Many watched as Anthony Joshua knocked out Paul in the sixth round, proving his dominance in the ring. This prompted Jake Paul's legal team and Team MVP lawyers to go after those making such claims. "There's never once in Jake Paul's career been any talk of that sort of thing," she stated firmly. As serious doubts around professional boxing's authenticity continue to circulate among fans and insiders alike, both Jake Paul and his team stand firm against these accusations that they argue are unwarranted.
Source:The Guardian
December 24, 2025 03:17 UTC
Greta Thunberg Arrested in London for Displaying ‘Palestine Action Prisoners’ Placard
Greta Thunberg was arrested in London after participating in a protest supporting Palestine Action-affiliated hunger strikers. The Swedish climate activist held a placard reading “I support the Palestine Action prisoners. Later, Thunberg, 22, was also detained for displaying a placard in support of Palestine Action, which is proscribed under the Terrorism Act 2000. The protest aimed to highlight the hunger strike of eight prisoners awaiting trial for alleged offenses connected to Palestine Action. The incident adds to ongoing tensions surrounding Palestine Action protests and government responses under counter-terrorism laws.
Source:The Guardian
December 24, 2025 02:16 UTC
Ben Sasse, ex-Republican senator, says he has terminal pancreatic cancer
Ben Sasse announced on Tuesday that he has terminal stage-four pancreatic cancer. “Friends - This is a tough note to write, but since a bunch of you have started to suspect something, I’ll cut to the chase: Last week I was diagnosed with metastasized, stage-four pancreatic cancer, and am gonna die,” he wrote. The Senate vote fell short of the two-thirds majority needed to convict. In a remarkable farewell speech to the Senate before he retired, Sasse decried both the left and right extremes of the political spectrum. “As a Christian, the weeks running up to Christmas are a time to orient our hearts toward the hope of what’s to come.”More than 67,000 Americans are diagnosed with pancreatic cancer annually, with about 51,000 deaths, according to the American Cancer Society.
Source:The Guardian
December 24, 2025 01:31 UTC
Sign of a wet sense of humour in Somerset
Flood water covers part of the Somerset Levels in January 2013. Photograph: Tim Ireland/PAChristchurch in New Zealand isn’t the only place where spoof signs appear (‘Slightly haunted but manageable’: new signs cause confusion – and delight – in Christchurch, 22 December). After the floods of winter 2013-14, an addition to the “Welcome to Somerset” road sign on the A39 read “Twinned with Atlantis”. Stephen MossMark, Somerset• In a report after the death of Chris Rea (Obituary, 22 December), the BBC said: “His love of cars and driving was the inspiration behind many of his songs.” Not too surprising really, since his full name was Christopher Anton Rea. Chris BurgessMarple Bridge, Greater Manchester
Source:The Guardian
December 24, 2025 01:26 UTC
Major storm slams in Southern California, flash flood warnings issued
A major atmospheric-river storm walloping the state with heavy rains, strong winds and major snow has landed in Southern California, bringing what forecasters say is likely to become the region’s worst Christmas storm in recent memory. Showers began across Southern California early Wednesday and expected to continue for several days. Thunderstorms will remain a possibility in Southern California through at least Thursday, which could bring locally heavy pockets of rain and high winds. Wednesday during the day: There could be a bit of a lull between bands of heavy rain. Dropping temperatures are forecast to bring several inches of snow to Southern California mountains.
Source:The Times
December 24, 2025 00:50 UTC
In London it’s hard to find a lobster they boiled alive
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Source:The Times
December 23, 2025 23:32 UTC
Private equity bosses get lengthy bans for ‘exploiting’ banking system
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Source:The Times
December 23, 2025 23:32 UTC
5 Norfolk fish and chip shops nationally recognised in 2025
There are so many good fish and chip shops scattered across the county - and several have even been recognised nationally this year. French'sFrench's in Wells (Image: Denise Bradley)French's has been serving locals and tourists in Wells for more than 100 years. Fishers featured alongside its neighbour in The Times' ranking of the best fish and chip shops. Eric'sEric's (Image: Newsquest)Eric's Fish and Chips in Thornham was crowned the second-best fish and chip restaurant in the UK in the 2025 Fry Awards. The Fish InnThe Fish Inn (Image: NFFF)The Fish Inn in Bradwell won a Blue Ribbon at the 2025/2026 Good Food Awards.
Source:The Times
December 23, 2025 23:02 UTC
‘Passport confusion meant my parents couldn’t board their cruise’
✉ In November my parents went to Southampton to board their Mediterranean cruise, booked with Cunard on the Queen Anne to celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary. My dad had checked in online and had submitted the passport details, including the expiry date. Yet Cunard doesn’t ask for the passport start date and I find this staggering. The airport staff did nothing to help. BA told me it did warn passengers about possible passport control delays at check-in and with a message on boarding cards.
Source:The Times
December 23, 2025 22:35 UTC
DoJ says Jeffrey Epstein letter to Larry Nassar referencing Trump is fake
The contents of the purported letter dated 2019 were released by the DoJ early on Tuesday and had appeared to have been written by Epstein to Nassar and discussed a love of “young ladies”. Nassar was the US Olympics gymnastics team doctor and was convicted in 2017 and 2018 of multiple crimes related to sexual abuse. The letter, now exposed as a fake, said: “As you will know by now, I have taken the ‘short route’ home,” the letter, which appears to have been signed from Epstein to Nassar, reads. The letter is postmarked 13 August 2019, notably three days after Epstein died in custody in what was ruled a suicide. To be clear: the claims are unfounded and false, and if they had a shred of credibility, they certainly would have been weaponized against President Trump already.
Source:The Guardian
December 23, 2025 21:55 UTC
Can a cool new hotel near Bath really make golf fun for everyone?
In hospitality terms, Mad Swans represents a 180-degree handbrake turn for the company. I perk up immediately, partly because the Mad Swans team are so endearingly warm and friendly but also because signs of Surrey swankiness are everywhere. Farrington Gurney, a 30-minute drive southwest from Bath Insider tip Dinner in the hotel restaurant, the Potting Shed, is fantastic value Who will love it? “We’re trying to make Mad Swans a place for people who hate golf,” he tells me. I thoroughly enjoy my time at Mad Swans, no ifs and, sadly, no putts either.
Source:The Times
December 23, 2025 21:32 UTC
Russell Brand charged with new counts of rape and sexual assault in U.K.
The Metropolitan Police announced on Tuesday that prosecutors charged the 50-year-old “Get Him to the Greek” and “Rock of Ages” star with another count of rape and another count of sexual assault. Brand was charged in April with two counts of rape, one count of indecent assault and two counts of sexual assault in connection to four separate alleged incidents involving different women from 1999 to 2005. He also allegedly indecently assaulted a second woman in 2001, orally raped and sexually assaulted a third woman in 2004 and sexually assaulted the fourth woman between 2004 to 2005. Sexual assault and rape allegations against Brand notably became public in September 2023, when the Times of London published its joint investigation with “Dispatches,” a news program on Britain’s Channel 4. Numerous women alleged at the time that they were sexually assaulted by Brand between 2006 and 2013.
Source:The Times
December 23, 2025 21:25 UTC
Nick Wheeler: the vital thread in Charles Tyrwhitt’s enduring appeal
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Source:The Times
December 23, 2025 20:56 UTC
A HEARTWARMING CHRISTMAS STORY
IT IS GOOD TO KNOW THAT THE CEASEFIRE IS NOT STOPPING THE HEROES OF THE IDF FROM DOING WHAT THEY DO BEST!! The Israeli military killed six Palestinians, including a baby, who were in a school that sheltered displaced people in Gaza City on Friday, hospital officials have said. The attack brings the number of Palestinians killed by Israel to 401 since the October ceasefire took effect. Israeli troops fired over the ceasefire line which they have withdrawn to, killing the Palestinians and wounding a number more, the Palestinian civil defence said in a statement. Dozens gathered at Gaza City hospital to mourn those killed, with five body bags placed outside the hospital and a man cradling an infant wrapped in a white shroud.
Source:The Guardian
December 23, 2025 20:29 UTC