Authorities in the southern Indian state of Telangana have launched an investigation after hundreds of stray dogs were killed across at least six villages in the past month. Police say they have confirmed at least 354 killings so far and arrested nine people in connection with some of the cases. …
Read More »Ferrari car launch: Lewis Hamilton says 2026 F1 season ‘huge challenge’
The 41-year-old Briton added: “The 2026 season represents a huge challenge for everyone, probably the biggest regulation change I have experienced in my career. “When a new era begins everything revolves around development, growth as a team, and moving forward in the same direction.” Hamilton’s team-mate Charles Leclerc said: “The …
Read More »BBC sees UAE-run secret prisons
Nawal Al-MaghafiSenior international investigations correspondent, Yemen Liam weir / BBC One of the sites had several shipping containers with little ventilation, where detainees said up to 60 men were held The BBC has been given access to detention facilities on former United Arab Emirates military bases in Yemen, confirming long-standing …
Read More »Child, 14 among those arrested in NI
A 14-year-old child was among almost 300 people arrested during the Police Service of Northern Ireland’s (PSNI) Christmas crackdown on drink and drug driving. Figures released on Friday show that the oldest person arrested during that period was an 82-year-old. Between 1 December 2025 and 1 January 2026, police arrested …
Read More »Wiaan Mulder: South Africa all-rounder agrees Essex deal
Essex director of cricket Chris Silverwood told the club website, external: “He is a proven international performer and one of the most complete all-rounders in the game today. “His ability to contribute consistently with both bat and ball will add real balance to our squad, and his experience at the …
Read More »Gul Plaza fire death toll jumps to 67
The death toll in a fire which engulfed a shopping centre in Pakistan has climbed to 67, police have confirmed. Police say 77 people are currently reported as missing by their families following the fire at Gul Plaza, in Pakistan’s largest city Karachi, on Saturday evening. But the scale of …
Read More »Scottish government facing legal action over Sturgeon inquiry evidence
Scotland’s Information Commissioner is taking legal action against the Scottish government after it missed a series of deadlines to produce documents about an ethics investigation into Nicola Sturgeon. Ministers had been given until Thursday to produce some correspondence relating to the inquiry, which saw the former first minister cleared of …
Read More »Today’s NYT Strands Hints, Answer and Help for Jan. 23 #691
Looking for the most recent Strands answer? Click here for our daily Strands hints, as well as our daily answers and hints for The New York Times Mini Crossword, Wordle, Connections and Connections: Sports Edition puzzles. Today’s NYT Strands puzzle might be the toughest of the week. Some of the answers are hard …
Read More »Surprise bounceback in December sales as people bought silver and gold at record prices | Money News
Retail sales in the UK bounced back in December with a better-than-expected performance over the Christmas season, according to new figures. The total volume of retail sales, which measures the quantity bought, increased by 0.4% last month, said the Office for National Statistics (ONS). While the rise is small, it’s …
Read More »The Tamworth Tap named UK’s best pub for record third time
Andrew DawkinsWest Midlands Camra Owners George and Louise Greenaway, pictured far right, said it was “beyond our wildest dreams” to have won for a third time A Staffordshire pub is celebrating being named the UK’s best for a record third time. The owners of the Tamworth Tap said claiming the …
Read More »Today’s NYT Connections: Sports Edition Hints, Answers for Jan. 23 #487
Looking for the most recent regular Connections answers? Click here for today’s Connections hints, as well as our daily answers and hints for The New York Times Mini Crossword, Wordle and Strands puzzles. Today’s Connections: Sports Edition reminds players that people’s names can look like regular words. Also, did you spot the SpongeBob …
Read More »Russia, Ukraine and US to hold trilateral talks in Abu Dhabi
Russian, Ukrainian and US negotiators will hold talks in the United Arab Emirates on Friday, in what officials say is the first meeting attended by all three countries since Moscow launched its full-scale invasion nearly four years ago. The Kremlin confirmed Russian officials would attend the talks following a meeting …
Read More »FPL talking point: When do you reintroduce Bruno Fernandes?
Holly Shand: “Fernandes is quickly gaining essential status once again, having been the highest scoring midfielder in the game before a hamstring problem kept him out of much of the festive period. “Playing as more of a number 10 has elevated his attacking threat and we saw him create six …
Read More »Ukraine is battling to keep the lights on
Wrye DaviesKhmelnytsky nuclear plant, western Ukraine BBC Technicians monitor the control room at the Khmelnytsky nuclear power plant A handful of technicians closely monitor a wall of screens and dial in the control room at the Khmelnytsky nuclear plant – a vast facility in western Ukraine that’s now vital to …
Read More »Station access described as ‘faff’ for wheelchair users could be improved
Ruth Bradley,Somerset political reporterand Michelle Ruminski,Somerset political reporter Jane Wickenden Jane Wickenden says she is “really pleased” her local station could become step-free A wheelchair user has welcomed news that her local station could become more accessible. Jane Wickenden said arrangements at Castle Cary station in Somerset are a “faff” …
Read More »Erin Cuthbert: Chelsea midfielder on ‘tough love’ and title races
Hunting down silverware has become normal for 27-year-old Cuthbert, who has spent almost a decade at Chelsea, winning 16 major trophies in the process. She has amassed more than 150 appearances but enjoys increased competition for her place in the team. “You can’t sit still because all the other teams …
Read More »Dozens of sanctioned Russian tankers navigate Channel despite UK vow of ‘assertive’ action
Kayleen Devlin, Barbara Metzlerand Kevin Nguyen,BBC Verify BBC The Sofos sailing under its earlier name, the MTH Hudson Dozens of oil tankers sanctioned by the UK in response to Russia’s war in Ukraine have sailed through the English Channel this month despite defence officials vowing to take “assertive action”. Since …
Read More »A new reality for China’s tech champions?
Suranjana TewariAsia Business Correspondent, Singapore Getty Images One in seven people in the world use TikTok. Yet for the company behind such a cultural phenomenon, the last few years have been a rollercoaster. Concerns over the app first surfaced more than five years ago, prompting President Trump, in his first …
Read More »Young people say they felt pressured by emerging church to donate
Jonelle Awomoyiand John Johnson BBC Members of the church organised a 21st birthday party for Jodie, centre, weeks after she joined Jodie was surrounded by smiling faces at her 21st birthday party, but most were people she had not known for more than a month. The party had been organised …
Read More »Today’s NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Jan. 23
Looking for the most recent Mini Crossword answer? Click here for today’s Mini Crossword hints, as well as our daily answers and hints for The New York Times Wordle, Strands, Connections and Connections: Sports Edition puzzles. Need some help with today’s Mini Crossword? Hope you’re familiar with a certain blond actor (8-Across)! Read …
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