In pictures: New Year welcomed around the world

By Matthew Tucker and Lucy Talavera As the clock struck midnight, ushering in a new year, celebrations erupted across the globe, painting the skies with fireworks and filling the streets…

Birmingham council leader to give evidence over Maccabi fan ban

Birmingham’s council leader, John Cotton, has been formally summoned to provide oral evidence before the influential Home Affairs Committee in Parliament. This development marks a significant escalation in the ongoing…

James Bond game 007 First Light delayed to May 2026.

The highly anticipated video game, 007 First Light, a fresh take on the iconic British spy’s origins, has been officially delayed, pushing its release date from March 27, 2026, to…

Bottled water from Waitrose recalled over risk it contains glass.

The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has issued a critical warning regarding a bottled water product sold exclusively at Waitrose, advising consumers to immediately return the item to the store due…

Disney World Cast Member Hurt Stopping 180-kg Fake Boulder From Hitting Audience

A heroic act of bravery at Walt Disney World saw a dedicated cast member sustain injuries while heroically intercepting a runaway 400-pound (180kg) fake boulder prop, preventing it from striking…

Why 2026 is Keir Starmer’s make or break year.

"It seems to be pretty rife!" So quipped Sir Keir Starmer before Christmas, addressing the persistent whispers about his future as Prime Minister. Though delivered with a smile during a…

Meta Buys Chinese-Founded AI Agent Start-up Manus

Meta has announced its strategic acquisition of Manus, a pioneering AI firm with Chinese roots, signaling a significant escalation in its ambition to enhance its technological capabilities. This landmark deal,…

Energy price cap rises slightly as temperatures fall

Millions of households across England, Scotland, and Wales are facing a slight increase in their energy bills as the new year commences, following regulator Ofgem’s decision to raise its energy…

Intriguing finds could solve mystery of women in medieval cemetery

For the past four years, archaeological teams have been diligently excavating this enigmatic site, situated within the sprawling grounds of Fonmon Castle in the Vale of Glamorgan, remarkably close to…

EU’s top diplomat rejects Russian claims of Ukrainian attack on government sites.

Kaja Kallas, the European Union’s top diplomat and Vice-President of the European Commission, has unequivocally dismissed Russia’s assertions that Ukraine launched an attack on Russian government sites. Kallas characterized the…