Yahoo Movies Latest Stories
BBCUK inflation unexpectedly dips to 2.5% in December
The slower rate means inflation is still above the Bank of England's 2% target.
- Reuters
Greek PM nominates parliament speaker for presidential post
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis nominated parliament speaker Constantine Tassoulas from his centre-right New Democracy party for the Greek presidency on Wednesday. President Katerina Sakellaropoulou's five-year term expires in March and a parliamentary vote for the largely ceremonial post is expected on Jan. 25. To succeed her, a nominee needs the backing of at least 151 lawmakers in the 300-seat parliament.
- PA Media: Sport
Luke Littler needs to overcome Man Utd syndrome to break my record – Phil Taylor
At 17, Littler became the youngest player to win the World Championship at Alexandra Palace earlier this month.
- USA TODAY
Assault allegations, women in combat: Takeaways from Hegseth confirmation hearing
Pete Hegseth faced hours of often combative questions at his Senate confirmation hearing on Tuesday.
- Sky News
Reeves should be wary of expecting surprise inflation good news to last - with tax rises yet to bite and Trump tariffs ahead
A fall in December's CPI inflation of 0.1 percentage points to 2.5% is marginal, but by being below expectations it delivered an above-expectations boost to Rachel Reeves. The chancellor has been under intense scrutiny for the last week as UK borrowing costs have risen (in line with US and European peers) and the value of the pound has fallen. While this has presented a political headache rather than the economic crisis presented by the opposition, it is no less real for a government that has made growth, stability and fiscal probity a priority.
- The Guardian
McIlroy fears Tom McKibbin signing up to LIV ‘will not be worth the sacrifice’
Rory McIlroy has expressed disappointment over the imminent move to LIV Golf of Tom McKibbin
- BBC
Author Neil Gaiman denies sexual assault allegations
The British author says he has "never engaged in non-consensual sexual activity with anyone".
- The Independent
Ukraine-Russia war latest: Power outages across Ukraine as Putin strikes energy grid
Six regions without power as Lviv mayor says Russia ‘continues to terrorise Ukrainians’
- BBC
S Korea impeached president arrested after investigators scale walls
They cut through barbed wires and braved freezing temperatures to reach Yoon, ending a weeks-long standoff.
- Cover Media
Rod Stewart and Penny Lancaster appointed ambassadors for The King's Foundation
The couple have come on board as King Charles III celebrates 35 years of his charity which focuses on practical education and training programs aimed at building stronger communities and transforming lives. Rod, who just turned 80, and Penny, 53, join other celebrity ambassadors, including Sienna Miller, David Beckham and Naomi Campbell. "We are so pleased to be coming on board as ambassadors for The King's Foundation and look forward to lending our support to this worthwhile cause, particularly during such a significant year for the charity.”
- PA Media: Entertainment
Ncuti Gatwa to virtually read play scripts with fans for National Theatre Live
Members of the public will be able to sit back at the Vue cinema in Manchester Arndale Centre and connect with an actor based at the National Theatre.
- USA TODAY Opinion
Colleges leave out talented students. We need to change for America's sake. | Opinion
Many voters see higher education as a benefit for the elite, and the politicization around higher ed has severe implications for the U.S.
- The Independent
Israel-Hamas ceasefire live: Truce talks ‘on the brink’ as Hamas ‘waiting for troop withdrawal maps’
Hamas has accepted a draft agreement for a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip whilst Israel insists details are still being finalised
- The Independent
Bet365 bonus code: Use Indy2024 for Bet365 free bets
Use code the Bet365 bonus code INDY2024 to unlock their sign up offer and receive up to £50 in free bets
- USA TODAY
Watch President Joe Biden's farewell address from the Oval Office
On Wednesday night, President Biden will deliver his farewell address as President-elect Donald Trump will return to the White House next week.
- USA TODAY Opinion
LA fire took more than homes. It took our vibrant, caring Palisades community. | Opinion
The home that we lost was not just a place to sleep, it was part of a broader community. This is what LA is going through.
- USA TODAY
Who is Pam Bondi? Trump AG pick to face senators' questions in confirmation hearing
Pam Bondi could be scrutinized at her attorney general confirmation hearing Wednesday over her past lobbying and independence from Donald Trump.
- Reuters
French central bank recommends cut in popular savings account interest rate
Bank of France Governor Francois Villeroy de Galhau recommended on Wednesday that the government lower the regulated interest rate on popular tax-free savings accounts, offering French banks relief from payouts that exceed those offered by European peers. Villeroy told the Senate's finance commission that he recommended that the interest rate on the Livret A savings accounts be set at 2.4% from Feb.1 from the current 3%. The Finance Ministry generally follows the central bank's recommendation for the interest rate, which has implications for banks' asset-liability management.
- The Canadian Press
Coco Gauff is into the Australian Open's 3rd round and still unbeaten in 2025
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Coco Gauff stretched her unbeaten start to 2025 to seven matches and 14 sets by moving into the third round at the Australian Open with a 6-3, 7-5 victory over 173rd-ranked Jodie Burrage of Britain in Rod Laver Arena on Wednesday.
- PA Media: Sport
Jodie Burrage puts up fight but exits Australian Open to third seed Coco Gauff
The Briton produced an impressive performance on Rod Laver Arena in a 6-3 7-5 defeat.