Mbappe’s brace at Villarreal sends Real Madrid to top of La Liga
Real Madrid win 2-0 at third-placed Villarreal to climb past rivals Barcelona to the summit of the La Liga table.
Notable Events Around the World on - 2026-01-24
'British FBI' to take over terror and fraud probes in reforms to police
The home secretary says policing is stuck "in a different century" and the new body will form part of wider reforms.
bbc.com
Arsenal vs Manchester United: Premier League – teams, start, lineups
Arsenal will attempt to extend lead at top of Premier League to seven points, but a new-look Manchester United await.
aljazeera.com
ICE Asks Companies About ‘Ad Tech and Big Data’ Tools It Could Use in Investigations
A new federal filing from ICE demonstrates how commercial tools are increasingly being considered by the government for law enforcement and surveillance.
wired.com
Video shows moments around fatal shooting in Minneapolis
A 37-year-old Minneapolis man, who is believed to be a US citizen, has been killed by a federal agent.
bbc.com
Slot: We only have ourselves to blame - plus wind, fixtures & injuries
Liverpool boss Arne Slot says his team only have themselves to blame for the 3-2 defeat to Bournemouth despite citing the wind, fixture congestion and injuries after the game.
skysports.com
Pat Montandon, Socialite Who Sought Publicity, and Then World Peace, Dies at 96
Pat Montandon in 1981 with her boyfriend, James Borton, at Ronald Reagan’s inauguration.
nytimes.com
US federal agents shoot and kill US citizen in Minneapolis
US federal agents have shot and killed a 37-year-old US citizen in Minneapolis amid an immigration crackdown.
aljazeera.com
Beatriz González, Who Chronicled Colombia’s Turmoil in Paint, Dies at 93
The Colombian artist Beatriz González supervising the installation of an exhibition of her work at a gallery in Bogotá in 2019.
nytimes.com
Tech CEOs boast and bicker about AI at Davos
There were times at this week’s meeting of the World Economic Forum when Davos seemed transformed into a high-powered tech conference.
techcrunch.com
Adli's injury-time winner ends Liverpool unbeaten run in thrilling game
Amine Adli scores a stoppage-time winner as Bournemouth end Liverpool's 13-game unbeaten run in a thrilling match at Vitality Stadium.
bbc.com
Late Romero header rescues draw for Tottenham at Burnley
Cristian Romero rescues a point for Tottenham Hotspur late on just as under-pressure head coach Thomas Frank faced further embarrassment against struggling Burnley at Turf Moor.
bbc.com
Syrian and Kurdish Troops in Standoff as Truce Deadline Passes
Kurdish-led militia fighters in northeastern Syria on Saturday. A cease-fire agreed upon with the government last Sunday called for the integration of Kurdish troops into the national army.
nytimes.com
Germany arrests suspected Hamas member over alleged attack plot
The Lebanese man helped helped plan attacks on Jewish and Israeli institutions in Europe, prosecutors say.
bbc.com
Snowstorm leaves thousands without power across US
Over 40 per cent of the country is under a winter storm warning with flights cancelled and emergency orders in place
ft.com
Steelers set to hire McCarthy as head coach
The Pittsburgh Steelers are set to hire Mike McCarthy as their new head coach.
skysports.com
Motherwell thump Kilmarnock to record ninth home game without conceding
Motherwell kept up their fantastic home form with a thumping 4-0 victory over Kilmarnock at Fir Park.
skysports.com
Former Googlers seek to captivate kids with an AI-powered learning app
Sparkli said that education systems often fall behind in teaching modern concepts. The company wants to teach kids about topics like skills design, financial literacy, and entrepreneurship by creat...
techcrunch.com
Guehi has something special - Guardiola
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola is really pleased with how new signing Marc Guehi played on his debut for his new team in their 2-0 win over Wolves.
bbc.com
SEC drops lawsuit against Winklevoss twins’ Gemini crypto exchange
The Securities and Exchange Commission has dropped its lawsuit against Gemini, the crypto exchange founded by Trump backers Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss.
techcrunch.com
St. John's rallies to give Pitino 900th on-court win
St. John's rallied from a 16-point deficit in the second half to defeat Xavier 88-83, giving Rick Pitino his 900th career on-court victory.
espn.com
Edith Flanigen, Award-Winning Research Chemist, Dies at 96
Edith Flanigen in 1990. Ms. Flanigen was so widely respected that “when she walked into a room of senior management at Union Carbide, they would all stand up,” a former colleague said.
nytimes.com
Andy Burnham seeks permission to stand in by-election
He said in a statement that he wants to back the Labour government "not undermine it".
bbc.com
Andy Burnham announces bid to stand for Westminster seat
Manchester mayor seeks to contest Gorton and Denton by-election in move that could set up leadership challenge to Sir Keir Starmer
ft.com
Andy Burnham applies to stand for Labour in Gorton and Denton byelection
Greater Manchester mayor’s application will need approval from party’s ruling body, which is dominated by Starmer alliesAndy Burnham has formally put himself forward to stand for parliament in the...
theguardian.com
Mee scores at death as Scarlets beat Ulster
Ellis Mee scored an 83rd minute try to secure a long awaited Scarlets victory over Ulster and lift his side off the foot of the United Rugby Championship (URC) table.
bbc.com
A new test for AI labs: Are you even trying to make money?
It’s getting hard to tell which AI labs. are actually trying to make money. We created a rating system to help sort it out.
techcrunch.com
Trump Threatens Canada With Tariffs as Post-Davos Fallout Continues
President Trump on the South Lawn of the White House on Thursday, after returning from the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland.
nytimes.com
Sir Gino injury mars The New Lion's Unibet Hurdle win at Cheltenham
Dan Skelton's The New Lion won the Unibet Hurdle at Cheltenham but the race was marred by an injury to Sir Gino.
skysports.com
Root stars in rare England ODI win to set up series decider in Sri Lanka
England put a halt to their torrid one-day international record as they claimed a five-wicket win over Sri Lanka to take their three-match ODI series to a decider in Colombo.
skysports.com
Iran rejects UN rights resolution condemning protest killings
A prosecutor said at least twice more people were killed in Iran in half the time compared with the Srebrenica genocide.
aljazeera.com
Steelers to hire Mike McCarthy: Six questions on the new coach, plus a grade
The Pittsburgh native and former Dallas Cowboys coach will take over a team with questions starting with QB.
espn.com
Climber delays rope-free skyscraper challenge over rain
Alex Honnold is attempting to scale one of the world's tallest buildings, Taipei 101 in Taiwan.
bbc.com
Hoosiers, fans brave storm to celebrate CFP title
The Indiana Hoosiers and their fans celebrated the school's first football national championship on Saturday despite a massive winter storm affecting the midwest.
espn.com
Trump threatens 100% tariffs on Canada if it seals trade deal with China
North American tensions resurface after Mark Carney warned of ‘rupture’ in global order at Davos
ft.com
UK expected to reduce amount of steel it allows in tariff-free
Change being considered amid global glut driven by supplies from China along with a rise in protectionism The UK is expected to reduce the amount of foreign steel it allows in tariff-free, as the g...
theguardian.com
Bangladesh out of T20 World Cup after ICC’s refusal to change venues
Scotland replace Bangladesh after the BCB's request to relocate its games from India is turned down by the ICC.
aljazeera.com
Millwall strengthen promotion hopes with Charlton rout!
Highlights of the Sky Bet Championship match between Millwall and Charlton.
skysports.com
As ceasefire deadline looms, pressure on SDF to integrate with Syrian army
Syria's foreign ministry denies government forces reached an agreement with SDF on extending the deadline.
aljazeera.com
Why it has not been so easy being green for the white van in the UK
Electric van sales are behind government targets, but those fleets that have switched are seeing a real differenceSwinging a fully laden electric van around a training centre in Bishop’s Stortford...
theguardian.com
Burnham faces deadline on by-election decision
The Greater Manchester mayor has until Saturday afternoon to decide if he wants to stand in the Gordon and Denton seat.
bbc.com
Source: Kansas' Peterson (ankle) out vs. K-State
Kansas star freshman Darryn Peterson will not play against Kansas State on Saturday night due to an ankle injury, a source told ESPN's Pete Thamel.
espn.com
Rambolek KOs Dayakaev to set up possible shot at ONE title
Rambolek Chor Ajalaboon knocked out Abdulla Dayakaev to set up a potential clash with the Russian's team-mate, ONE bantamweight muay thai world champion Nabil Anane.
skysports.com
Scotland ease to T20 qualifying win over Thailand
A superb half-century from Sarah Bryce in a five-wicket win over Thailand boosts Scotland's hopes of qualifying for the Women's T20 World Cup.
bbc.com
Ukraine Expects Answers From Russia as Peace Talks Continue, Zelensky Says
President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine on Thursday in Switzerland. He said this week that he expected “at least some answers” from Russia on a draft of a peace plan.
nytimes.com
Djokovic avoids disqualification to record milestone 400th Grand Slam win
A frustrated Novak Djokovic avoided disqualification as he beat error-prone Dutchman Botic van de Zandschulp 6-3 6-4 7-6 (7-4) to reach the fourth round, as the 38-year-old continued his quest for...
skysports.com
Scotland replace Bangladesh at T20 World Cup
Bangladesh decide to boycott next month's T20 World Cup and their place at the tournament will be taken by Scotland.
bbc.com
Welsh first minister: Senedd election should not be referendum on Starmer
Exclusive: Eluned Morgan says it is not time for protest votes when the economy and public services are at stakeThe Labour first minister of Wales has urged voters not to treat the May elections as...
theguardian.com
Scotland set for last-minute T20 World Cup spot after Bangladesh removed
Scotland will be handed a last-minute place in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup, replacing Bangladesh in next month’s tournament in India and Sri Lanka, Sky Sports News understands.
skysports.com
Ireland make Super Six despite Bangladesh defeat
Ireland lose to Bangladesh by nine runs in their Women's T20 World Cup Qualifier group game.
bbc.com
Morant out past trade deadline with elbow sprain
Grizzlies star guard Ja Morant will miss at least three weeks due to a UCL sprain in his left elbow, the team announced Saturday morning, meaning that he will be sidelined through the Feb. 5 trade...
espn.com
German FA official wants World Cup boycott talks
A German football association official believes it is time to consider a boycott of the 2026 World Cup in the wake of United States President Donald Trump's actions.
bbc.com
England request Kansas City base for World Cup
England are set to be based at the Swope Soccer Village in Kansas City for this year's World Cup campaign, if Fifa approves their request.
bbc.com
Wall Street landlords have met a surprising opponent in Trump. So why is Starmer courting them? | Adam Almeida
To win votes, Trump can afford to face up to corporate power – to deliver his promised 1.5m homes, Starmer can’tIn an incredibly polarised society, there are fewer and fewer things that seem to uni...
theguardian.com
Mark Carney Takes On Donald Trump and Emerges as a Global Political Star
Prime Minister Mark Carney received a standing ovation for his speech at the World Economic Forum.
nytimes.com
Is the US economy as hot as Trump thinks?
Risks from inflation and a precarious AI boom hover over stellar growth figures
ft.com
Gear News of the Week: Apple’s AI Wearable and a Phone That Can Boot Android, Linux, and Windows
Plus: Asus exits the smartphone market, and Sony partners with TCL on TVs.
wired.com
Electoral violence is on the horizon in Kenya
Conditions in Kenya are ripe for the weaponisation of violence in the presidential vote. It is up to Kenyans to stop it.
aljazeera.com
Suicide bombing at wedding in northwest Pakistan kills seven
Attack comes as Pakistani military readies for its fight against armed groups in areas along border with Afghanistan.
aljazeera.com
Second surgery for Davies with return this season in doubt
Tottenham defender Ben Davies has undergone a second operation on a broken ankle and is a doubt for the World Cup should Wales qualify.
bbc.com
Heavy rain forces off matches at Tannadice & Montrose
The Scottish Premiership match between Dundee United and St Mirren and the League 1 fixture between Montrose and Peterhead are postponed because of waterlogged pitches.
bbc.com
Iran’s Leadership Stumbles After War and Unrest
Military leaders and clerics at a ceremony in July in a Tehran mosque to mark the deaths of those killed during Israeli airstrikes in June.
nytimes.com
Iran’s Leadership Stumbles After War and Unrest
Military leaders and clerics at a ceremony in July in a Tehran mosque to mark the deaths of those killed during Israeli airstrikes in June.
nytimes.com
This Autonomous Aquatic Robot Is Smaller Than a Grain of Salt
Researchers have succeeded in developing the smallest fully autonomous robot in history. It measures less than 1 millimeter and can swim underwater for months powered only by light.
wired.com
Shiffrin earns first giant slalom podium in 2 years
Mikaela Shiffrin finished third at Saturday's World Cup giant slalom event in the Czech Republic, her first podium finish in the discipline in two years.
espn.com
'I can't risk further damage' - Osaka withdraws from Australian Open
Two-time champion Naomi Osaka has withdrawn from the Australian Open ahead of her match with qualifier Maddison Inglis, citing an injury.
skysports.com
Fury: Wardley a 'good option' if Joshua fight can't happen
Tyson Fury says a fight with heavyweight world champion Fabio Wardley would be a "good option" for him later in 2026 as he plots his return to action.
skysports.com
Raducanu superfan ejected from Australian Open by police during De Minaur match
The superfan who Emma Raducanu invited to her matches at the Australian Open has been ejected from the tournament by police.
skysports.com
Australian Boy, 12, Dies After Shark Attack Near Sydney
A closed beach at Vaucluse near Sydney on Monday. Nico Antic was attacked on Sunday afternoon by what the authorities believed to have been a bull shark.
nytimes.com
‘To say I was the favourite would imply I was liked’: Mark Haddon on a loveless childhood
As a bookish child with a distant father and a disapproving mother, the Curious Incident author retreated into a world of his own. Looking back, he asks what it means to lose parents who never show...
theguardian.com
DeepMind chief Demis Hassabis warns AI investment looks ‘bubble-like’
Google AI boss tells FT that despite unsustainable exuberance in the tech sector, ‘if the bubble bursts we will be fine’
ft.com
China’s Highest-Ranking General Removed as Xi’s Military Purge Reaches the Top
General Zhang Youxia at the Western Pacific Navy Symposium in Qingdao, Shandong province, China, in 2024.
nytimes.com
Reform UK’s private health insurance plan would cost £1.7bn, Streeting to say
Health secretary will describe plan to offer tax relief on private healthcare as ‘tax cut for the wealthiest’Reform UK’s policy of tax relief on private health insurance could cost the country £1.7...
theguardian.com
Over 8,000 flights cancelled as major winter storm bears down across US
More than a dozen states sound the alarm, declaring emergencies or urging people to stay home.
aljazeera.com
Thousands in Minneapolis brave bitter cold to protest ICE crackdown
Protesters march in icy conditions against Trump administration's anti-immigration policies, demanding ICE leave city.
aljazeera.com
San Francisco 49ers legend Brodie dies aged 90
San Francisco 49ers legendary quarterback John Brodie has died at the age of 90.
bbc.com
This small soil upgrade cut locust damage and doubled yields
Locust swarms can wipe out crops across entire regions, threatening food supplies and livelihoods. Now, scientists working with farmers in Senegal have shown that improving soil health can dramatic...
sciencedaily.com
RHS unveils plans to protect UK gardens from future water shortages
Environmental charity to prioritise water capture and storage as it urges gardeners to prepare for ‘new normal’The Royal Horticultural Society has unveiled emergency plans to protect its gardens fr...
theguardian.com
Russia strikes Ukraine as talks with US to end war continue
One person died and 23 were injured as trilateral discussions in Abu Dhabi were set to resume.
bbc.com
Drinking was my way of escaping real world - Bukauskas
British-Lithuanian fighter Modestas Bukauskas speaks about turning to drink to help cope with injury and being dropped from the UFC before his light-heavyweight fight against Nikita Krylov.
bbc.com
The podcast co-hosts who will be opponents in Melbourne
Madison Keys and Jessica Pegula have something else to attend to before they meet in the Australian Open fourth round - recording an episode of their podcast together.
bbc.com
The hidden health impact of growing up with ADHD traits
A large, decades-long study suggests that signs of ADHD in childhood may have consequences that extend well beyond school and behavior. Researchers followed nearly 11,000 people from childhood into...
sciencedaily.com
Osaka withdraws from Aussie Open due to injury
An injury has forced Naomi Osaka to pull out of the Australian Open hours before her third-round match.
espn.com
US army says homeland, curbing China priorities; limited support for allies
A new Pentagon strategy document softens tone on traditional foes, China and Russia.
aljazeera.com
My cultural awakening: A Queen song helped me break free from communist Cuba
Listening to Brian May’s multi-tracked epic on a battered cassette player when I lived in repressive Havana inspired lit a spark of rebellion inside meThroughout my childhood and teenage years grow...
theguardian.com
Red meat, no lettuce: Nigel Farage and Liz Truss attend private lunch after week of Tory defections
Meal at Mayfair club took place on day Reform UK’s Robert Jenrick criticised former PM’s mini-budgetIf it was on the menu, a side helping of lettuce never made it to the table. Over blood-red steak...
theguardian.com
Gaethje v Pimblett - predictions for UFC title fight
The world of MMA deliver their predictions for Paddy Pimblett's UFC lightweight interim title fight against Justin Gaethje on Saturday.
bbc.com
New Zealand calls off rescue efforts for six missing after landslide
Police say they are not expecting to find any more survivors from the landslide, with six people still unaccounted for.
bbc.com
LIVE: Kyiv, Kharkiv come under attack amid Russia-Ukraine peace talks
At least one person has been killed in overnight Russian attacks on the capital and the northeastern city.
aljazeera.com
Indonesia landslide kills 7, dozens more missing
Rescue teams are searching the West Java village for 83 people who are still unaccounted for.
bbc.com
From scorpions to peacocks: the species thriving in London’s hidden microclimates
An extraordinary mosaic of wildlife has made Britain’s urban jungle its homeLondon is the only place in the UK where you can find scorpions, snakes, turtles, seals, peacocks, falcons all in one cit...
theguardian.com
Labour MP who was groomed asks colleagues to back judge-only trials
Exclusive: Natalie Fleet says power balance is with criminals not victims as delays make ‘hell of being raped’ worseA Labour MP who became pregnant after being groomed and raped as a teenager has c...
theguardian.com
From Saipan to Take That: your complete entertainment guide to the week ahead
Steve Coogan stars in a loose retelling of an infamous football falling-out, while a new Netflix doc gets nostalgic about the heyday of Gary Barlow and coSaipanOut now As the Irish national team d...
theguardian.com
The Beauty to No Other Choice: the week in rave reviews
TV bigwig Ryan Murphy is back delivering the frights, and Park Chan-wook’s latest offers more of his trademark jet-black comedy. Here’s the pick of the week’s culture, taken from the Guardian’s bes...
theguardian.com
Legal AI giant Harvey acquires Hexus as competition heats up in legal tech
Hexus founder and CEO Sakshi Pratap, who previously held engineering roles at Walmart, Oracle, and Google, tells TechCrunch that her San Francisco-based team has already joined Harvey, while the st...
techcrunch.com
China no longer Pentagon's top security priority
The US will also offer “more limited” support to US allies, according to a new national defence strategy document.
bbc.com
John Brodie, Former Star Quarterback for the 49ers, Dies at 90
John Brodie, quarterback for the San Francisco 49ers, winds back to pass during a 1968 game.
nytimes.com
Boy, 12, dies from injuries after Sydney shark attack
Nico Antic was swimming in Sydney Harbour when he was attacked last Sunday.
bbc.com
Transfer rumors, news: Alexander-Arnold not told to leave Real Madrid
Could's Trent Alexander-Arnold time at Real Madrid be short-lived? Transfer Talk has the latest.
espn.com
Seven dead, 82 missing after landslide in Indonesia’s Bandung
Latest disaster comes weeks after deadly floods and landslides left more than 1,000 people dead in Indonesia's West.
aljazeera.com
An Unlikely Source of Crypto Innovation: Afghanistan
Local beneficiaries wait in line to receive their aid payments as part of a Mercy Corps pilot project using HesabPay, a blockchain-based payment system developed in Afghanistan, in the town of Half...
nytimes.com
What Europe Learned From the Greenland Crisis
A protest against President Trump’s attempt to take over Greenland, in Nuuk, last week.
nytimes.com
‘We cannot say for sure these wolves come from Russia’: Finns try to fathom cause of record reindeer deaths
Wolves killed more than 2,100 reindeer in Finland last year, and herders are blaming the Ukraine warJuha Kujala no longer knows how many reindeer will return to his farm from the forest each Decemb...
theguardian.com
Apple iPhone just had its best year in India as the smartphone market stays broadly flat
Apple shipped a record 14 million iPhones in India in 2025 and gained market share.
techcrunch.com
A deadly standoff in 1992 changed federal use-of-force rules. Here's why it matters
An encounter with white separatists decades ago led to new deadly force policies for some federal law enforcement. Minneapolis is raising questions about whether it's again time to revisit the issue.
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Brazil’s Lula says Trump is attempting to ‘create a new UN’
Lula's comments come as Trump invites Netanyahu to join 'Board of Peace', with no mention of Gaza in charter.
aljazeera.com
TikTok users freak out over app’s ‘immigration status’ collection — here’s what it means
TikTok users are freaking out over a mention of "immigration status" data collection, but lawyers explain the disclosure is related to state privacy laws.
techcrunch.com
New catalyst makes plastic upcycling 10x more efficient than platinum
Scientists are finding new ways to replace expensive, scarce platinum catalysts with something far more abundant: tungsten carbide. By carefully controlling how tungsten carbide’s atoms are arrange...
sciencedaily.com
Astronomers just revealed a stunning new view of the Milky Way in radio colors
A groundbreaking new radio image reveals the Milky Way in more detail than ever before, using low-frequency radio “colors” to map the galaxy’s hidden structures. The image is sharper, deeper, and w...
sciencedaily.com
Hundreds of Minnesota businesses close to protest ICE presence
Thousands of people have joined widespread protests against the weeks-long immigration crackdown in the state.
bbc.com
Astronomers found a black hole growing way too fast
Astronomers have spotted a rare, rule-breaking quasar in the early Universe that appears to be growing its central black hole at an astonishing pace. Observations show the black hole is devouring m...
sciencedaily.com
'A natural partner': US treasury secretary weighs in on Alberta separatism
Scott Bessent's comments come amid a war of words between Ottawa and Washington.
bbc.com
US unveils national defence strategy to counter China in Indo-Pacific
New plan prioritises security in the region and a renewed focus on the western hemisphere
ft.com
TikTok US venture to collect precise user location data
Details on the expanded access to location information was published in a new privacy policy for the popular social media app.
bbc.com
Packers' Walker arrested at airport on gun charge
Packers OL Rasheed Walker was charged with two counts of second-degree criminal possession of a weapon and criminal possession of a firearm after trying to check in a bag that contained a firearm a...
espn.com
Giannis expects to miss 4-6 weeks with calf injury
Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo will undergo an MRI on his right calf but said he expects the injury will force him to miss at least four to six weeks.
espn.com
Stuck between the US and Russia, Canada must prove it can defend its Arctic territory
Canada has been boosting its forces in the Arctic in the face of new threats - and US concerns.
bbc.com
Who’s behind AMI Labs, Yann LeCun’s ‘world model’ startup
Yann LeCun's new venture, AMI Labs, has drawn intense attention since the AI scientist left Meta to found it.
techcrunch.com
Tragic chapter on the trains sends rail superpower Spain into crisis
Spain's vaunted reputation for its high-speed network has been humbled by disaster on the railways.
bbc.com
'Half of my friends were killed' - the girls returning to a school caught up in war
Twins whose classmates were killed by shelling say their deaths have made them determined to finish their studies.