Israeli ambassador to the UN tells Houthis ‘Israel will defend its people’ after recent attacks Israel has warned Yemen’s Houthi rebels that they face the same “miserable fate” as Hamas and Hezbollah if they continue with rocket attacks. Israel’s ambassador to the United Nations, Danny Danon, said the Iran-backed group would be targeted by Israeli military after recent attacks by the Houthis on Israel. Hours after the warning by Danon, Israel’s military said it had intercepted a missile fired from Yemen, as air raid alarms were sounded. The Houthis targeted Ben Gurion Airport near Tel Aviv and a power station south of Jerusalem using a hypersonic ballistic missile and a Zulfiqar ballistic missile, respectively, the group’s military spokesperson Yahya Saree said. Danon told the United Nations: “To the Houthis, perhaps you have not been paying attention to what has happened to the Middle East over the past year. “Well, allow...

They’re ready! Both players are warming up at the oche – for their first ever meeting.. Joyce has contested seven world championships. Littler of course reached the final last time out – on his Ally Pally debut. Emm-azing finale to tonight’s action Sky Sports presenter Emma Paton is leading the build-up as we await Luke Littler. The Nuke, 17, is a bigger tournament favourite than ever following the exit of world champ Luke Humphries. But Littler’s opponent Ryan Joyce, 39, has won two ranking PDC titles. The Newcastle star, 39, also reached the semi-finals at the 2023 Players Championship Finals and 2024 World Grand Prix. The Nuke is next! Luke Littler against Ryan Joyce will close out tonight’s action. And although the Nuke is of course the heavy favourite, many reckon 39-year-old Tynsesider Joyce will give him at least a scare. ‘I never panicked’ – MVG Michael van Gerwen insists he always remained...

Manchester United are dipping towards the drop zone under Ruben Amorim, a head coach who took over on 11 November and forgot to pack the “bounce” often gifted to an employer after sacking the last guy. This is United’s fourth consecutive loss and, after 11 games, the Portuguese coach’s record reads six defeats and four wins. Peer at the table and Amorim’s side are 14th on 22 points after taking the same number, 11, in nine league matches as they did under Erik ten Hag, his predecessor. Yet again the 3-4-3 formation failed and to see Joshua Zirkzee yanked off after the half hour was to witness an encapsulation of United’s disarray. Another was the reinstatement of Marcus Rashford to the squad after the forward said he wanted a “new challenge”. Make sense of the head coach’s thinking on that one, if you can. Three minutes and 30 seconds were all...

CORONATION Street fans are calling for urgent changes as the soap faces plummeting viewing figures and growing concerns over cast cuts. Cast members fear cash-strapped producers may guarantee contracts only until the end of 2025. 2 Just 2.6million viewers tuned in to watch Coronation Street on Christmas DayCredit: ITV 2 As Gail Platt, played by Helen Worth, bid farewell to Weatherfield after 50 yearsCredit: ITV The moves come as Coronation Street failed to make the Christmas Day TV top ten. Just 2.6million viewers watched Gail Platt, played by Helen Worth, bid farewell to Weatherfield after 50 years. A source said: “The cast of Corrie is huge and some aren’t getting enough episodes. “A few paid per episode are struggling to pay mortgages are having to supplement income with personal appearances and ads on Instagram.” They went on: “A lot of cast members are now on ‘guest contracts’ like Maureen Lipman and Kate Ford. “These are short term,...

Will 2024 really be remembered for brat, brain rot and AI-generated slop? Judging by the Filter recommendations you loved the most, it’s actually been the year of heated blankets, book lights and big coats. An altogether more cuddly vibe. The Guardian’s journalism is independent. We will earn a commission if you buy something through an affiliate link. Learn more. It makes perfect sense. When times are toxic, you reach for comfort. You’ve already had your fill of Trump, Musk and Baby Reindeer – not to mention rain, rising bills and the relentless horror of global news – so you’re craving a psychological detox. Finding joy in autumn’s best beauty buys and money-saving products that make life easier is a way of giving your mood a hug. When we crunched the sales data for more than 350 of the products we tested and recommended in 2024, self-soothing emerged as the clear theme....

TOWIE icon Amy Childs looked incredible as she stripped off to a swimsuit on a luxury family break. The reality TV star has treated her entire clan to a stunning holiday in Tenerife for a post Christmas break. 3 Amy Childs looked stunning as she donned a green swimsuit as she flew to Tenerife for a post-Xmas breakCredit: Instagram 3 The reality star is treating her family to a luxury break abroadCredit: Instagram Amy, 34, who is mum to her four children, flaunted her enviable figure as she stripped down to a green swimsuit on the first day of the holiday. She showed off her long-legs and shapely figure in the number as she posed for a mirror selfie. In order to protect herself from the winter sun, Amy opted for a pair of sunglasses and a wide-brimmed hat for the outing. She also added a matching green cover-up to...

Key events Show key events only Please turn on JavaScript to use this feature Half-time reading Share Half time: West Ham 0-3 Liverpool Liverpool’s glorious romp continues. Since dropping four points to Newcastle and Fulham, a couple of results that really should have signalled the start of squeaky-bum time, they have scored 12 goals in two and a half league games. All three forwards scored in an exhilarating first half at the London Stadium, and they would be even further ahead but for some excellent goalkeeping by Alphonse Areola. Weird things can happen in football – Liverpool were 12th on Boxing Day in 1981 and won the title – but right now they look like the best team in Europe, never mind England. Share Updated at 18.09 GMT 45+2 min Salah almost makes it 4-0 on the break, poking a shot from a tight angle that is blocked by Areola. Liverpool...

AT LEAST 120 people have been killed after a passenger plane skidded off the runway and crashed into a concrete wall before exploding in a fireball. The Boeing 737 was coming into land at Muan Airport when the tragedy struck – with horror footage show the doomed jet’s final moments as it hurtled off the tarmac. 10 The plane exploded into a fireball after crashing into a concrete wallCredit: AFP 10 The aircraft was left a mangled wreck after the crashCredit: Reuters 10 Investigators are now probing the cause of the crashCredit: AP The packed jet – Jeju Air Flight 7C2216 – was carrying at least 181 passengers and was arriving from Bangkok, Thailand. Firefighters said there were so far only two survivors confirmed as they pick through the burning wreckage. The cause of the crash is unknown. But initial theories state a possible bird strike and bad weather may...

Key events Show key events only Please turn on JavaScript to use this feature 79th over: Australia 206-9 (Lyon 21, Boland 9) Akash Deep returns to the attack and crashes it into Boland’s pad first ball. This looks close. Umpire says ‘Nah’ but India think ‘Yeah’ and sends it to the higher powers. No dice. It’s going down leg. Scott Boland breathes a little easier but not as deeply as India’s opening batters. There’s no way they want to face a Mitchell Starc over tonight. Share 78th over: Australia 206-9 (Lyon 21, Boland 9) Lyon slogs for FOUR! Jadeja put it on off stump and the old man from Young jumped out and put it through square leg. With 20 minutes left in the day’s play, Australia may be about to smash and grab their way to a couple of nasty Cummins-Starc overs in the shadow of stumps. Share 77th...

A MAN has revealed that his own son is convinced his wife his using him for a green card, but has insisted it is real love. Monami revealed that many people believe he paid for his wife Mia, who is from the Philippines, and added that his own mother demanded to see her birth certificate to check she is of legal age. 2 People often assume that Mia and Monami have a huge gapCredit: Youtube/Love Don’t Judge 2 Momani’s son thinks Mia is in the marriage for a green cardCredit: YouTube/Love Don’t Judge The couple have a huge height difference, as Monami is 6 feet tall, whilst Mia is just 4 foot, meaning that many believe they have a huge age difference. However, the couple met when Monami was 28 and Mia was 19. Monami had been travelling in the Philippines when he met Mia in her local village. “The...