Briton, 18, hands himself in to Dubai jail over sex with girl, 17

Briton among dead in New Orleans vehicle attack

The family of London man Edward Pettifer mourn a "wonderful son, brother, grandson, nephew and friend".

BBC News - 2d

17-year-old Luke Littler claims historic darts world title

Luke Littler makes history at Alexandra Palace with victory over Michael van Gerwen in PDC World Darts Championship final.

BBC News - 2d

Judge in Trump hush money case sets sentencing for Jan. 10 and signals no jail time

The judge in the New York hush money case of President-elect Trump denied Trump's motion to dismiss the case. The judge signaled he will not order Trump jailed following his conviction on low-level ...

NBC News - 2d

Rockets F Jabari Smith Jr. out 4-6 weeks after breaking hand at shootaround

A Rockets shootaround went very wrong.

Yahoo Sports - 2d

Judge Upholds Trump’s Sentencing in Hush Money Case but Signals No Jail Time

The New York judge who oversaw President-elect Donald J. Trump’s hush-money trial scheduled his sentencing for Jan. 10. Mr. Trump is expected to appeal his conviction.

The New York Times - 2d

Justice Dept. Reaches Deal to Monitor Fulton County Jail

The facility in Fulton County, Georgia, has long had problems with assaults, drugs and pests.

The New York Times - 2d

Trump sentencing set for Jan. 10, judge leans toward no jail, no probation, no fine

Donald Trump is the first U.S. president ever to be convicted of a crime.

CNBC - 2d

Trump’s ‘hush money’ sentencing set for January 10 but jail time unlikely

New York judge says he wants to bring ‘finality’ to the prosecution ahead of president-elect’s inauguration

Financial Times - 2d

A Judge Upheld Trump’s Felony Conviction, but Signaled No Jail Time

Also, Mike Johnson was re-elected as House speaker. Here’s the latest at the end of Friday.

The New York Times - 2d

Judge sets date for Trump sentencing in hush money case, says court does not intend to jail him

Judge Juan Merchan denied President-elect Trump's motion to dismiss the New York hush money case against him, but noted "the court’s inclination to not impose any sentence of incarceration" during ...

NBC News - 2d

Alon Alexander Is Denied Bail in Sex Trafficking Case

Mr. Alexander’s brother, Oren Alexander, was granted a hearing extension by a judge in Miami. A third brother, Tal Alexander, was denied bail on related charges in December.

The New York Times - 2d

Who is Tommy Robinson and why does Elon Musk want him freed from jail?

A convicted fraudster with a violent criminal record, Tommy Robinson has become the latest cause championed by the richest person on the planet, Elon Musk.

NBC News - 3d

Musk accused of ‘politicising’ rape of young girls in UK to attack Starmer

Ex-health worker who exposed paedophile ring says billionaire’s triggering of row ignores plight of survivors. Elon Musk has “politicised” the rape of young girls in the UK in an attempt to attack ...

The Guardian - 3d

Fantasy Football Week 18 Half-PPR Rankings

The experts of Yahoo Fantasy reveal their fantasy football rankings at each position in Week 18 of the 2024 season.

Yahoo Sports - 3d

Fantasy Football Week 18 Full-PPR Rankings

The Yahoo Fantasy team reveals their Week 18 PPR rankings for fantasy football.

Yahoo Sports - 3d

Driver in Tesla Cybertruck explosion shot himself before blast, authorities say

Investigators say the driver of a Tesla Cybertruck shot himself in the head before the vehicle exploded outside a Trump hotel in Las Vegas on Wednesday. CBS News' Andres Gutierrez has the latest.

CBS News - 3d

Britons have ‘lowest appetite’ for stock market investing in the G7

UK savers trail US and several European nations

Financial Times - 3d

By blaming Biden for the New Orleans attack, Trump may be setting himself up for failure

Trump has blamed Biden for the attack in New Orleans. But the president-elect risks facing similar criticism if an attack happens while he is in the White House.

NBC News - 3d

Man in exploded Cybertruck was elite soldier who shot himself before blast

Las Vegas police say the driver of the burned vehicle is US Green Beret Matthew Livelsberger of Colorado.

BBC News - 3d

WATCH: Notre Dame torches Georgia with 98-yard kick return TD as Irish cap stretch of 17 points in 54 seconds

Jayden Harrison took the opening kickoff of the second half to the house to give Notre Dame a commanding lead

CBS Sports - 3d

South Korean Officials Move on President’s Home, With Warrant in Hand

The authorities are seeking to detain President Yoon Suk Yeol for questioning over his declaration of martial law, which plunged the country into a political crisis.

The New York Times - 3d

Cybertruck driver shot himself before the Las Vegas blast, officials say

Law enforcement in Las Vegas provided an update on the investigation into a Tesla Cybertruck that exploded outside the Trump International Hotel there early Wednesday.

CBS News - 3d

Cybertruck driver shot himself in head before explosion: Sheriff

Authorities investigating the explosion of a Tesla Cybertruck on Wednesday outside the Trump Las Vegas hotel have expanded their search for evidence to Colorado.

ABC News - 3d

New Mexico States parts with AD Moccia in wake of report on sex-abuse in hoops program

New Mexico State is moving on from athletic director Mario Moccia in the wake of an investigation that criticized the school’s handling of the sexual-abuse scandal that temporarily shut down the ...

ABC News - 3d

Gracie Mansion Intruder Films Himself During New Year’s Break-In

A man jumped a fence early on New Year’s Day, entered the New York mayor’s official residence and stole a Christmas ornament, the police said. The mayor, Eric Adams, was not there.

The New York Times - 4d

Las Vegas police: Suspect likely shot himself before Cybertruck explosion

Officials identified a military ID and passport belonging to Matthew Alan Livelsberger inside the Tesla Cybertruck that exploded outside the Trump hotel in Las Vegas. Police say Livelsberger likely ...

NBC News - 4d

Chiefs could throw wrench into AFC playoff race with Week 18 win over Broncos: Why an upset could be brewing

The Bengals and Dolphins need a miracle on Sunday and it's a miracle the Chiefs might actually be able to pull off

CBS Sports - 4d

Montenegro mourns after gunman kills at least 12 people before shooting himself

Shock and dismay prevails in Montenegro after a gunman fatally shot 12 people including two children in a western town before killing himself

ABC News - 4d

'A man exposed himself to me on a video call - police didn't properly investigate'

Police are dismissing women's experiences and failing to properly investigate, BBC is told.

BBC News - 4d

'No-one can replace Saka' - but Nwaneri, 17, gives Arsenal hope

With Bukayo Saka out until March, 17-year-old Ethan Nwaneri shows glimpses against Brentford to give Arsenal hope.

BBC News - 4d

CBS News reporter's first-hand account of New Orleans attack on Bourbon Street

CBS News national reporter Kati Weis was in the French Quarter when a truck slammed into a crowd early Wednesday morning on Bourbon Street, killing at least 10. She described her experience.

CBS News - 4d

Brazil's Amazon saw highest number of fires in 17 years: agency

Yahoo News - 5d

Critic wrongly jailed by former president of Philippines hopes to return to politics

Leila de Lima enraged Rodrigo Duterte when she began investigating killings carried out during his ‘war on drugs’. Leila de Lima, one of fiercest critics of the former Philippine president Rodrigo ...

The Guardian - 5d

The 17 Best EVs Coming in 2025

After Jaguar’s chaotic relaunch and the pomp and theater of Tesla’s Cybercab reveal party, it’s hard to imagine the coming year will top 2024—until you see our picks for the best EVs of 2025.

Wired - 5d

'Babygirl' filmmaker Halina Reijn had no problem directing steamy sex scenes

Halina Reijn didn't have to research how to direct sex scenes in 'Babygirl,' having acted in her share of them. But it helps to have a plan, she says.

Los Angeles Times - 5d

Billie Eilish, Sex Pistols and Beethoven’s skull: music to listen out for in 2025

From stadium gigs by Linkin Park and Lana Del Rey to Central Cee’s long-awaited debut album, there’s plenty to look out for from pop’s A-list – while in classical, there’s a Festen opera and more. ...

The Guardian - 5d