Notable Events Around the World on - 2026-01-02

CHKTesla loses place as world’s top electric vehicle seller to China’s BYD

Decline in sales comes amid outrage of Elon Musk's political forays, end in US electric vehicle tax breaks.

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'He's the one to challenge Littler' | Will Van Veen triumph in world final?

Wayne Mardle previews the World Darts Championship final between Luke Littler and Gian van Veen.

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Van Veen overcomes Anderson in classic to reach maiden final

Highlights of the World Championship semi-final between Gian van Veen and Gary Anderson.

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Van Veen to face Littler in final after Dutchman beats Anderson in epic

Luke Littler will take on Gian van Veen in the World Darts Championship final after the Dutchman came through a tough semi-final battle with Gary Anderson to win 6-3 at Alexandra Palace.

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Littler on the brink of darting greatness? | 'There's more in the tank!'

Luke Littler believes he is close to matching the achievements of the sports' all-time greats and insists he can perform even better in Saturday's World Darts Championship final.

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US judge orders DC pipe bomber to remain in custody ahead of trial

Prosecutors say Brian Cole confessed to planting bomb while parroting Trump's false claims 2020 election was stolen.

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Dick Zimmer, N.J. Congressman Who Sponsored Megan’s Law, Dies at 81

Representative Dick Zimmer, second from left, during a House hearing in 1996. His legislation targeting sex offenders was passed unanimously by the House and Senate and signed into law by President...

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Palestine advocates praise NYC’s Mamdani for revoking pro-Israel decrees

Israeli government hits out at newly sworn-in New York City mayor, falsely calling him a 'Muslim Brotherhood Islamist'.

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Swiss Bar Fire Likely Caused By Sparklers, Authorities Say

A memorial outside the Constellation bar in Crans-Montana, Switzerland, on Friday, the day after 40 people died there in a fire.

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Overlooked No More: Pamela Colman Smith, Artist Behind a Famous Tarot Deck

She hand-painted around 80 illustrations for the Rider-Waite deck, which is still used around the world to predict destinies.

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Littler into third straight PDC Worlds final

Luke Littler surges into his third straight PDC World Championship final with a 6-1 victory over Ryan Searle.

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Littler thrashes Searle to reach third straight final!

Highlights of the World Championship semi-final between Luke Littler and Ryan Searle.

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South Carolina measles outbreak grows to 185 cases amid vaccination worries

The outbreak comes after the US charted its highest number of annual measles cases in more than three decades in 2025.

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Liensberger to miss Olympics after latest serious skiing accident

Austria's Katharina Liensberger to miss Milano Cortina Winter Games after knee injury in alpine skiing training fall.

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Iran faces growing protests amid deepening economic crisis

Protests are intensifying in Iran as an economic crisis fuels anger over soaring prices and falling living standards.

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HSBC files bankruptcy petitions against senior members of Barclay family

Proceedings come as ailing business empire that owned Telegraph owes large debts

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US authorities arrest 18-year-old accused of plotting ISIL-inspired attack

Officials announced the suspect has been charged with attempting to provide 'material support' for 'terrorism'.

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Sutton's predictions v singer-songwriter & Newcastle fan Andrew Cushin

BBC Sport football expert Chris Sutton takes on singer-songwriter & Newcastle fan Andrew Cushin - and AI - with his predictions for this week's Premier League fixtures.

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India orders Musk’s X to fix Grok over “obscene” AI content

India's IT ministry has given X 72 hours to submit an action-taken report.

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‘Suspension of entry into the US’, paparazzi – and wine: three other reasons George Clooney moved to France

A UK government warning that Amal Clooney risks US sanctions over her role in the issuing of an arrest warrant for the Israeli prime minister is key among reasons the couple have sought French citi...

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The Guardian view on care leavers: responsibility for looked-after children does not end at 18 | Editorial

Free prescriptions and eye tests ought to help these young adults stay healthy. They also signal the state’s ongoing roleThe outcomes for children who grow up in care are shocking. A vital part of...

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Oil Tanker Fleeing U.S. Coast Guard Broadcasts Location in North Atlantic

The oil tanker Bella 1, photographed in March. It recently appeared in Russia’s official register of ships under a new name, the Marinera.

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Richard Pollak, 91, Dies; Edited Magazine That Criticized the Media

He was a founder of More, which skewered the foibles of the press in the 1970s, and later wrote a critical biography of the psychoanalyst Bruno Bettelheim.

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What a Soros theory can tell us about the AI boom

So much of bubble activity is driven by feedback loops, dubbed reflexivity by the well-known investor

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A Rescuer Recounts How He Saved Lives at the Burning Swiss Bar

Authorities shielded Le Constellation bar and lounge on Friday to conduct an investigation following the deadly fire on New Year’s Day.

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Watch: Earthquake interrupts Mexico's president during press conference

The 6.5 magnitude trembler shook buildings and set off the country's earthquake alert system.

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Five things you need to know about protests in Iran

Mass protests are spreading across Iran, but what's driving them and where could they lead? Here's what we know.

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Woman killed in suspected mountain lion attack in US

Colorado officials said that it would be the first time in more than 25 years that a mountain lion killed a person in the state, if confirmed.

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Clare Balding remembers 'one of a kind' father Ian

Clare Balding has paid tribute to her "fearless, funny and charming" father Ian following his death on Friday at the age of 87.

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Ministers cannot go on ignoring the Shamima Begum case, for two important reasons

The fate of the woman who left the UK at 15 in search of Islamic State raises wider questions about citizenshipWhile many aspects of UK political polling have shifted drastically since 2019, the pu...

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Elon Musk’s AI chatbot blames safeguard ‘lapses’ over child sexual images

Grok generated sexually explicit images of minors in recent days that have been shared on social media platform X

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New Year’s Eve sparklers may have caused deadly Swiss bar fire: Official

Families face agonising wait as investigators work to identify at least 40 people killed, many others wounded in blaze.

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Families search for information about those unaccounted for.

Mementos left near Le Constellation bar in Crans-Montana, Switzerland, where dozens remain missing after a New Year’s Day fire.

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Anthony Joshua's driver charged over Nigeria crash that killed two

The former heavyweight champion was a passenger in the crash, which killed two of his team members on Monday.

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Nigeria police charge Joshua driver with dangerous driving over fatal crash

Crash kills two men and injures British boxer Anthony Joshua in Nigeria.

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Naps, bruising, cognitive tests: Trump addresses aging questions

President Trump discusses his health after spending the 2024 campaign knocking President Biden as old.

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Tesla annual sales decline 9% as it’s overtaken by BYD as global EV leader

Tesla annual sales have fallen for the second year in a row, a drop fueled by the removal of the federal tax credit in the U.S. and competition from Chinese automakers.

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Nvidia’s AI empire: A look at its top startup investments

Over the last two years, Nvidia has used its ballooning fortunes to invest in over 100 AI startups. Here are the giant semiconductor's largest investments.

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Diggs, Barmore decline to discuss facing charges

Patriots wide receiver Stefon Diggs and defensive tackle Christian Barmore both declined to comment on the pending charges against each player in separate assault cases.

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Hubble Glimpses Galactic Gas Making a Getaway

A sideways spiral galaxy shines in this NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope image. Located about 60 million light-years away in the constellation Virgo (the Maiden), NGC 4388 is a resident of...

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Tesla Loses Its EV Crown to BYD as Sales Keep Dropping

Full-year electric vehicle sales figures have dropped for 2025, revealing China's BYD is now officially global top dog.

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Pakistan court sentences journalists to life over 2023 pro-Khan protests

Court sentences journalists in absentia over alleged links to violent unrest after ex-PM Imran Khan's May 2023 arrest.

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In 2026, AI will move from hype to pragmatism

In 2026, here's what you can expect from the AI industry: new architectures, smaller models, world models, reliable agents, physical AI, and products designed for real-world use.

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Olympic hockey roster grades for U.S., Canada, Finland, plus snubs and surprises

Which country looks best heading into the Milano Cortina Games? Here's our full breakdown of each.

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‘We were missing in the conversation’: how Zack Polanski hit on plan to beat Reform at their own game

This time last year Polanski was barely known outside the party. Now he’s hoping for success at May’s local elections - by taking a page from Nigel Farage’s playbookZack Polanski finally decided to...

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Did Tony Blair influence trial of UK soldiers accused of killing Iraqi man?

Government files suggest former UK prime minister pressured officials to prevent soldiers being tried in civil courts.

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DHS pauses immigration applications for an additional 20 countries

The Department of Homeland Security is pausing immigration applications from 20 additional countries following increased scrutiny on people who seek legal pathways for immigrating to the U.S.

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Sources: Sorsby, top portal QB, to visit TTU, LSU

Quarterback Brendan Sorsby, the top player in the transfer portal, will visit Texas Tech and LSU, sources told ESPN. Sorsby combined for 36 touchdowns this season for Cincinnati.

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Boulter turns to Sharapova's former coach Joyce

Katie Boulter turns to Michael Joyce, former coach of Maria Sharapova, as she attempts to climb back up the world rankings.

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Uber rewrites contracts with drivers to avoid paying UK’s new ‘taxi tax’

Hailing app will now act as agent rather than supplier outside London, avoiding VAT requirement, although change is not permitted in LondonUber has swerved paying millions of pounds to the UK exche...

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Russia accuses Ukraine of killing 27 people in New Year attack in occupied Kherson

Ukraine says it only conducts strikes against military targets and adheres to international law.

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China threatened to cancel key trade talks after UK minister’s Taiwan visit in June

Exclusive: diplomats had to scramble to contain fallout with Beijing after Douglas Alexander’s trip to TaipeiChina threatened to cancel high-level trade talks with the UK earlier this year over a g...

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‘I’ve seen a lot of great pissheads’: Stephen Graham on booze, Baftas and the return of his bone-crunching boxing thriller

Stephen Graham and Steven Knight had an astonishing 2025. As A Thousand Blows explodes back, they talk about taking decades to become overnight sensations, the Peaky Blinders movie – and why it cou...

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‘Playing in a war zone isn’t for most people’: the British band braving drone strikes and pneumonia to tour Ukraine

How did an Aussie, a Texan, an Irishman and three Cumbrians find themselves on the road on the Ukrainian frontline? For classic rock collective Hardwicke Circus, it was a no-brainer: ‘We thought th...

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NFL final week: Cash bonuses, playoff spots & No 1 Draft pick

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Starting QB Bailey returning to NC State for 2026

NC State will retain starting quarterback CJ Bailey for the 2026 season, he announced on social media.

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Legendary trainer Balding dies aged 87

Ian Balding, the legendary trainer of the 1971 Derby winner Mill Reef, dies at the age of 87.

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Mike Nesbitt to stand down as Ulster Unionist Party leader

The current health minister informed assembly members and party officers on Friday morning.

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Here’s a pick-me-up for the January blues: this could well be Nigel Farage’s last year on top | Simon Jenkins

There’s no doubting the charisma of its leader, but Reform UK lacks the depth and experience needed to govern – and voters are quickly realising thatI fear for Nigel Farage. This should be his big...

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Computer scientist Yann LeCun: ‘Intelligence really is about learning’

The AI pioneer on stepping down from Meta, the limits of large language models — and the launch of his new start-up

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Driver charged in crash that injured boxer Joshua

The driver of the car involved in the crash that injured Anthony Joshua and killed two people has been charged with reckless and dangerous driving, Nigerian police say.

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Ukraine’s Zelensky Names Kyrylo Budanov as New Chief of Staff

Kyrylo Budanov, one of Ukraine’s highest-profile generals, has been asked to move into a political role.

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Senegal vs Sudan: AFCON 2025 – team news, start time and lineups

War-ravaged Sudan have defied the odds to reach the last 16, but, face their toughest test against heavyweights Senegal.

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LIVE: Fighting breaks out in eastern Yemen along border with Saudi Arabia

The separatist Southern Transitional Council accuses Saudi Arabia of bombing its forces near the border.

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‘I felt like my Bafta statue was judging me!’ Gbemisola Ikumelo on backlashes, Black Ops and why 2026 will be her year

Whether she’s a chicken-obsessed schoolboy or a hapless cop fighting a plot to bring down Notting Hill carnival, the comic actor’s dizzying range means she may soon need a bigger awards shelfIn 202...

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The best recent poetry – review roundup

The Bonfire Party by Sean O’Brien; Plastic by Matthew Rice; Retablo for a Door by Michelle Penn; Jonah and Me by John F Deane; Intimate Architecture by Tess JollyThe Bonfire Party by Sean O’Brien (...

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Welcome to the Future of Noise Canceling

The next generation of noise reduction is currently being developed in R&D labs around the world. Take a look at what's to come.

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Is Van Veen now the biggest threat to Littler?

Gian van Veen believes he now poses the greatest challenge to Luke Littler's reign as world champion after surging into a maiden Alexandra Palace semi-final.

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Live Updates: Swiss Officials Seek Answers in Deadly New Year’s Fire

About 40 people died and more than 100 others were injured at a bar in a ski town, where the authorities were trying to pinpoint the cause and identify bodies. A 17-year-old Italian golfer is among...

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Olympic men's hockey central: Schedule, rosters, how to watch Milan-Cortina Games

NHL players are back at the Olympics. Explore the full schedule, rosters and coverage for each team.

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Men's January transfer grades: Spurs get an A for Johnson's Palace move

Here is how we rated the biggest deals, with Brennan Johnson moving from Tottenham to Crystal Palace.

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Here's How Long You Should Walk Every Day to Prevent Back Pain

Back pain is one of the most common chronic diseases in the world. Recent research reveals how much time you should spend walking on a daily basis to prevent it.

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Trump warns US will intervene if Iran kills protesters

The US president says "we will come to their rescue" after days of demonstrations and clashes.

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Wales hope 'genius' Bellamy stays amid club interest

Wales head coach Craig Bellamy is attracting interest from clubs – but FAW boss Noel Mooney hopes he will stay until Euro 2028.

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The ceasefire did what it was meant to do – make Gaza invisible

Mass death in Gaza continues and yet the world no longer pays attention, convinced the genocide is over.

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🍼 Jordan Love, Ronika Stone expecting 1st child

The Green Bay Packers quarterback and pro volleyball player announced her pregnancy on New Year's day.

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Will Smith accused of ‘predatory behaviour’ and ‘grooming’ by tour violinist

Brian King Joseph claims the rapper and actor was ‘priming’ him for ‘sexual exploitation’. Smith’s lawyer has called the allegations ‘false, baseless and reckless’Will Smith is being sued by a viol...

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Sudan’s el-Fasher now a “ghost town” after RSF takeover

Nathaniel Raymond of Yale School of Public Health warns of mass deaths in Sudan as UN visits el-Fasher

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What makes an elephant abandon her calf – and is it a growing problem?

A helpless baby elephant has won the Thai public’s sympathy but her case has shed light on the pressures facing herds across AsiaKhao Tom, a two-month-old elephant, plays with a wildlife officer, n...

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Three questions AI needs to answer

Evaluation of use cases and business models will dominate 2026

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Criteria for weight-loss jabs on NHS tightened in large parts of England

Varying thresholds for eligibility highlight tension between Westminster and local health leaders

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How Protesters Became Content for the Cops

The tactics behind protest policing are changing—from one of cooperation to intentional antagonism for political marketing purposes.

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Corruption & sanctions “work together” to cripple Iran’s economy

Sina Azodi on escalating protests in Iran and how sanctions and corruption are deepening the country’s economic crisis.

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Watson to miss Australian Open because of injury

Heather Watson will miss the Australian Open but says she is on course to return from injury by the end of February.

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Swiss authorities say it will take ‘days’ to identify Crans-Montana fire victims

Italian foreign minister to travel to ski resort where dozens of young people died during new year festivities at bar

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'There's no cure' - the eye condition affecting Littler's opponent Searle

Ryan Searle opens up on incurable eye condition ahead of semi-final World Darts Championship tie against Luke Littler.

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Trump and top Iranian official exchange threats over protests in Iran

US president says Washington will intervene if Tehran violently suppresses protests over high prices.

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A "herculean" genetic study just found a new way to treat ADHD

Attention depends on the brain’s ability to filter out distractions, but new research suggests this works best when background brain activity is quieter. Scientists found that lowering certain vers...

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Trump Says U.S. Is ‘Locked and Loaded’ if Iran Kills Protesters

Shopkeepers and traders protesting in Tehran on Monday in a state media handout photo.

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New year, old warnings: what can films set in 2026 teach us?

From Doom and Dawn of the Planet of the Apes to Metropolis, Hollywood hasn’t predicted the most stable of years ahead2025 sounds more futuristic. Maybe it’s the “f” sound on “five.” But 2026 is one...

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Why a Nuclear Plant Is a Big Sticking Point in the Ukraine Peace Plan

The Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant, along the banks of the Dnipro River, in 2022.

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In the Arctic, Drones Help Identify Deadly Virus in Whales

Scientists took samples from whale blow, identifying possible disease risks for marine mammals in northern seas.

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The 50 must-see TV shows for 2026

The return of hit bonkbuster Rivals, the horny hockey show taking the world by storm, Richard Gadd’s follow-up to Baby Reindeer … and Buffy is back! Here’s your complete guide to 2026’s unmissable...

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What Is the ‘Super Flu’ That Is Spreading in Europe and the United States?

The “super flu” behind outbreaks in the US and UK is a new variant of influenza A H3N2, subclade K. Existing vaccines appear to be insufficiently effective against the virus.

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U.S. unveils 4 Nations-heavy roster for Olympics

USA Hockey has unveiled its men's Olympic roster, with a vast majority of it made up of players who took part in the NHL's 4 Nations Face-Off last year.

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U.S. women's hockey makes 12 changes from '22

Hilary Knight is set to make her fifth Olympic appearance and will lead a younger, faster U.S. women's national team that is favored to win gold at the Milan Cortina Winter Games.

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Belfast rallies for Palestine hunger strikers as memories of 1981 return

For many in Belfast, the Palestine Action hunger strikes in jail are a reminder of what Irish endured 44 years ago.

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Big 12 Bracketology preview: NCAA tournament predictions for every team

Four Final Four contenders. Two more tournament-bound teams. And five trending toward the bubble.

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Indian families grieve deaths caused by contaminated tap water

Officials in Indore say four people have died after drinking contaminated water but families allege the toll is higher.

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Over 400,000 Russians killed, wounded for 0.8 percent of Ukraine in 2025

Ukraine’s General Staff estimated the tally - but Russian President Vladimir Putin appears bent on avoiding peace talks.

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Switzerland’s Burn Centers Are Overwhelmed After New Year’s Fire

An air ambulance leaving the main hospital in Sion, Switzerland, the closest to the deadly fire, on Thursday.

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Victoria Jones, daughter of Tommy Lee, found dead in San Francisco

Reports say actor, 34, found unresponsive in corridor of Fairmont hotel in early hours of New Year’s DayVictoria Jones, the daughter of the actor Tommy Lee Jones, has been found dead in a San Franc...

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What to expect at Holyrood and beyond as 2026 election race steps up

BBC Scotland political editor Glenn Campbell looks at what lies ahead for Scottish politics this year with the Scottish Parliament election looming in May.

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Maresca made Chelsea world champions. Six months later, he's gone. What happened?

What caused the dramatic breakdown in Enzo Maresca's working relationship with Chelsea?

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'Paul was fun' - Remembering snooker's lost great 20 years on

Paul Hunter, one of the sport's most beloved icons, remains unforgotten following his death in 2006.

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FTSE 100 tops 10,000 for first time in new year rally

London’s blue-chip stock index benefits from surge in banking and mining shares in 2025

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Week in wildlife: a hide-and-seek squirrel and an otter in a Christmas tree

This week’s best wildlife photographs from around the world Continue reading...

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FCS national championship preview: Illinois State, Montana State starving for title

Will the Bobcats break through or can the Redbirds cap their amazing run in style?

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Why the World Cup could delay some MLS-based USMNT stars' European dreams

The USMNT has several breakout stars in MLS who, in years past, would've jumped at a January move abroad. In 2026, though, they might have to sit tight.

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LIVE: Survivors of Israel’s genocidal war on Gaza brace for harsh weather in tents

Flash flooding, very cold and unsettled weather expected across Palestine, according to the Meteorological Department.

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Bold MLB predictions for 2026: The World Series champion Orioles? A Skubal blockbuster?

From breakout teams to major deals, our experts weigh in on how the yeaahead could play out.

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NHL Power Rankings: New 1-32 poll, each team's most intriguing January game

The Red Wings, Canadiens and Sabres make leaps, while the Golden Knights and Ducks slide.

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67 points and a 'transfer portal' surprise: Nonconference hoops superlatives

As conference play begins, we hand out superlatives for some of the best on- and off-court moments from nonconference play.

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Venus Williams, 45, gets Australian Open wildcard

Venus Williams, 45, is set to play at the Australian Open for the first time in five years after receiving the final women's wildcard for the tournament.

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Soccer's closest rivals? PSG play host to new next-door neighbors Paris FC

Paris FC's new home is literally across the street from Paris Saint-Germain.

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Watch: Moment 400-pound runaway prop injures Disney employee

The incident took place during a live recreation of a scene from the film of Indiana Jones

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Cop30, Trump and the fragile future of climate cooperation

In this week’s newsletter: From geopolitics to populism, multilateralism is under pressure – but climate action cannot succeed in a fractured world• Don’t get Down to Earth delivered to your inbox?...

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Blank Canvas by Grace Murray review – a superb debut from a 22-year-old author

In this energisingly original novel, an emotionally detached English student at college in New York tells a big lieLies offend our sense of justice: generally, we want to see the liar unmasked and...

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Even as global crop prices fall, India’s Arya.ag is attracting investors — and staying profitable

Arya.ag, an Indian agritech company offering storage facilities near farms and offering lending services to hundreds of thousands of farmers, has drawn investor interest and remained profitable eve...

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Dozens missing after boat carrying 200 migrants sinks off Gambia

It is the latest accident on one of the world’s most dangerous routes used by West Africans trying to reach Spain.

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Lenovo Coupon Codes and Deals: $5,000+ Off

Whether you’re shopping for a ThinkPad, Yoga laptop, or Legion gaming PC, these Lenovo discount codes and promotions can help you save big on your next tech upgrade.

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TV tonight: Jill Scott, Big Zuu and Sam Ryder take on Taskmaster

All sorts of mischief with animals, glockenspiels and footpumps in the New Year Treat. Plus: what did the year look like from space? Here’s what to watch this evening9pm, Channel 4TV chef Big Zuu,...

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South Korean President Lee to visit Beijing for pivotal 2nd summit with Xi

Analysts say summit signals Beijing's desire to strengthen ties amid shifting regional alliances.

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Controversial post-Brexit farm subsidy scheme 'landmark moment for Wales'

The post-Brexit subsidy scheme for farmers begins, almost a decade after the vote to leave the EU.

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More than 60 Henri Matisse artworks donated to Musée d’Art Moderne in Paris

Artist’s daughter Marguerite features in most of the pieces, kept in the family until ‘complete surprise’ donationThe Musée d’Art Moderne in Paris has received an “extraordinarily generous” donatio...

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Ministers may cut green tech mandate from new homes regulations in England

Exclusive: Critics say removing battery installation requirement will reduce amount homebuyers save on energy billsMinisters are poised to allow homes in England to be built without carbon-cutting...

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What if floods left your home unsellable? That’s the reality facing more and more people in Britain | Kirsty Major

Christine wanted to enjoy her retirement, but then the banks of a local brook burst and turned her and her neighbours’ lives upside-downWhen I visited Christine’s bungalow in Trowell, Nottinghamshi...

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When north and south winds collide, torrential rain falls in south-east Asia

The monsoon season is crucial for agriculture, making up 80% of annual rainfall, but also extremely destructive January brings torrential rain to south-east Asia – more than 250mm fell in just two...

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60% HP Discount Codes & Coupons January 2026

Save up to 60%, plus an extra 20% with HP promo codes for laptops, printers, PCs, and more tech.

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Country diary: Here for all to see – nature’s remarkable ability to rebound | Mark Cocker

Mousley Bottom, Derbyshire: This area was a literal dump 40 years ago, devoid of life. But time and a dedicated council have worked their magicStand in this wood by the River Goyt, listening t...

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China doubles down on export-led growth model

The country plans to reinforce its dominance of global manufacturing, despite persistent deflation at home and rising tensions abroad

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Iran protests put president’s reform agenda to the test

Rallies over collapse in living standards rattle authorities in country with history of cracking down on demonstrators

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Why we should know what we don’t know

Cognitive blind spots are undermining our ability to see the world as it is, rather than as we would like it to be

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Can the Most Indebted Team in Global Soccer Fix Its Finances?

The Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona, Spain, reopened in November. b, which is mostly related to a stadium refurbishment.

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Winter blooming of hundreds of plants in UK ‘visible signal’ of climate breakdown

New year plant hunt shows rising temperatures are shifting natural cycles of wildflowers such as daisies Daisies and dandelions are among hundreds of native plant species blooming in the UK, in wha...

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‘I don’t want to resent the thing I love’: Paul Mescal and Josh O’Connor on romance, rationing and retirement

Both stars have bigger films on release but are hugely proud of The History of Sound, which has been four years in the making. They talk about the vulnerability of singing, the cost of inhabiting a...

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Trump says water pipeline veto was because of cost, but critics say it's retribution

President Trump has vetoed a bill to help finish a water pipeline in Colorado, saying it's about "fiscal sanity." Critics say the president's veto is a form of political retaliation.

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Transfer rumors, news: Rodrygo lined up by Arsenal, Man City

Premier League sides Arsenal and Manchester City are potential destinations for Real Madrid's Rodrygo. Transfer Talk has the latest news and rumors.

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Kiffin's assistants in flux as Ole Miss advances

Shortly after Pete Golding and Ole Miss wrapped up the upset of Georgia Thursday, a source told ESPN's Mark Schlabach to expect some "fireworks," as LSU coach Lane Kiffin decides how many of his as...

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Kim Jong Un’s potential heir makes public visit to N Korean founder’s tomb

Kim Ju Ae's first public visit to the Kumsusan Mausoleum added to speculation she may become the next in line.

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China's BYD set to overtake Tesla as world's top EV seller

It would mark the first time the Chinese firm has outpaced its American rival for annual sales.

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‘We will not wait’: Mamdani kicks off housing plans after inaugural party

The inaugural ceremony broke with tradition, as large crowds and a public party greeted New York's new mayor.

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Japan PM joins fight for more female toilets in parliament

Japan's parliament building was built in 1936, a decade before women was given the right to vote.

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Trump says health is 'perfect' amid ageing concerns

In an interview about his health, Trump talked about using hand makeup, getting by on little sleep and taking lots of aspirin.

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'You're invisible, you don't exist' - life without a birth certificate

Millions around the world are living in the shadows as stateless people as they lack official papers.

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At least 17 dead as heavy rains trigger flash floods in Afghanistan

Dead include five members of a family in the Kabkan district in the province of Herat.

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George Clooney fires back at Trump after US president mocks his French citizenship

Trump called the actor and his wife, Amal, ‘two of the worst political prognosticators of all time’ after they were awarded French passportsGeorge Clooney has lashed out at US president Donald Trum...

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College football transfer portal: Tracking who's on the move

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The transfer portal officially opened on Jan. 2 and we're ranking the best of the best.

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Golding, Ole Miss edge Georgia, will meet Miami

With a field goal and a safety in the final minute of the fourth quarter, the Ole Miss Rebels defeated the Georgia Bulldogs, 37-34, in the Sugar Bowl, gaining a bid in the College Football Playoff...

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How Multilateralism Can Survive

Global institutions are declining, but regional cooperation can fill the gap.

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