It has once again been a rollercoaster year for Hollywood. Film fans flocked to the cinema in 2025, with Ne Zha 2, Zootopia 2, Lilo & Stitch and A Minecraft Movie dominating the worldwide box office. Wicked: For Good bowed out with a bang despite the musical being received less …
Read More »Four challenges facing New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani
Getty Images Speaking to a cheering crowd of thousands at his inauguration, Mamdani pledged to “govern expansively and audaciously” On the first freezing winter day of 2026, surrounded by thousands of cheering New Yorkers and progressive Democratic allies, New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani pledged to tell a “new story …
Read More »Australia’s red and yellow beach flags can be dangerously confusing. Is it time to change them?
[ Credit: Nathan Cowley from Pexels Every summer in Australia, millions of people head to the beach, and every year, thousands are rescued by lifeguards or Surf Life Savers and even surfers or other bystanders. Tragically, many people lose their lives on our coasts. The red and yellow flags, iconic …
Read More »From social media trend to economic powerhouse
Suranjana TewariAsia Business Correspondent, Seoul, South Korea Watch: Korean skincare is a multi-billion dollar industry – what makes it so great? Who would have thought serums infused with snail mucin – the sticky substance they secrete – would become a part of skincare routines around the world? Well, it’s happened …
Read More »‘Top Gun: Maverick’ copyright lawsuit tossed by appeals court
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A federal appeals court on Friday tossed a copyright lawsuit claiming Tom Cruise’s 2022 hit sequel “Top Gun: Maverick” improperly used material from a magazine article that inspired the original 1986 film. The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in California ruled …
Read More »Football gossip: Rodrygo, Baleba, Castellanos, Maamma, Rodriguez, Willock
Rodrygo is wanted by a trio of Premier League clubs, Manchester United have reignited interest in Carlos Baleba, while West Ham are chasing Taty Castellanos. Brazil winger Rodrygo, 24, wants to leave Real Madrid amid interest from Arsenal, Manchester City and Liverpool. (AS – in Spanish), external Manchester United are …
Read More »Irish Premiership: Larne beat title rivals Coleraine to go seven clear
Larne extended their lead at the top of the Irish Premiership to seven points after a comprehensive 3-0 win over second-placed Coleraine. Three goals in a 10-minute spell earned the Inver Reds a victory which sends out a strong statement in their pursuit of a third league title in four …
Read More »Starlink Will Be Moving Thousands of Its Satellites for ‘Space Safety’ Reasons
Starlink said it will reduce the altitude of thousands of its internet-beaming satellites following a mishap with one and a near collision with others, a vivid reminder of how crowded — and dangerous — Earth’s orbit has become. In a New Year’s Day post on X, Michael Nicholls, Starlink engineering …
Read More »How indoor fireworks keep causing deadly nightclub infernos | World News
The death of at least 40 people in a New Year’s Eve fire in a Swiss ski resort has once again highlighted the dangers of igniting indoor fireworks in bars and nightclubs. As emergency services work to identify everyone killed and injured in the blaze at Le Constellation bar in …
Read More »Fraser Forster: Former Spurs keeper ‘couldn’t say no’ to joining Bournemouth on six-month deal
Bournemouth have signed former Tottenham and Celtic goalkeeper Fraser Forster on a six-month deal. The 37-year-old arrives at Vitality Stadium as back-up to first-choice stopper Djordje Petrovic after an injury to Will Dennis. Forster, who won the last of his six caps for England in 2016, has been a free …
Read More »Apple Fitness Plus Kicks Off the New Year With Workout Programs to Keep You Motivated in 2026
Just in time for the new year, Apple Fitness Plus announced fresh additions to its workout catalog. Starting Jan. 5, subscribers will be able to enjoy the latest workout programs designed to help you get back into an exercise routine, as well as a couple of new Time to Walk …
Read More »Six bailed after crash left car wedged against wall
Four men and two women are all arrested and subsequently bailed after the crash in Nottingham. BBC News
Read More »Elon Musk’s Grok AI alters images of women to digitally remove their clothes
Elon Musk’s social media platform X has provoked outrage after people used its AI chatbot Grok to alter photos of women by removing their clothing. The BBC has seen several examples of it undressing women to make them appear in bikinis without their consent, as well as putting them in …
Read More »Starmer accused of diverting NHS ‘billions’ to appease Trump | Politics News
Sir Keir Starmer has been accused of diverting £3 billion of NHS funding a year to appease Donald Trump. Daisy Cooper, the Liberal Democrat deputy leader, said taxpayers’ money was being “rerouted at the request of Donald Trump” from frontline NHS services “into the pockets of big pharmaceutical companies”. At …
Read More »Hospital flu cases drop as NHS on cold weather alert
Nick TriggleHealth correspondent Getty Images The number of patients in hospital with flu has fallen in England, but NHS bosses are warning the cold snap could increase the pressure on the health service in the coming days. The start of January is normally the busiest time of year for the …
Read More »Punkt’s German-made MC03 smartphone comes to the US this spring
Punkt, the Switzerland-based, privacy-focused phone maker, is trying the whole “smartphone” thing again. The MC03 improves on some of the disappointing features of its previous effort, the MC02, while maintaining its security focus. Likewise, its software still comes with a subscription fee: the first year is included free, but it’s …
Read More »Days left to choose preferred primary school
Getty Images Most parents across the region get their choice of primary school The deadline to apply for reception class places in September is days away, parents and guardians are being warned. The date by which families need to apply is 15 January – a date set nationally, although applications …
Read More »FTSE 100 breaks 10,000 points mark for the first time | Money News
The UK’s flagship stock index has broken the symbolic 10,000 points mark for the first time. The new high was reached within a half hour of the first day of trading in the new year. The FTSE 100 comprises the hundred most valuable companies listed on the London Stock Exchange. …
Read More »Bristol dentists ‘gave patients ultimatum’ before NHS sign-up
BBC Lodge Causeway Dental Centre held open days for prospective NHS patients in September and October People who queued for hours at a dental practice say they were forced to pay for a hygienist appointment before being allowed to register as NHS patients. A number of patients have spoken to …
Read More »Americans brace to start New Year without healthcare
Adrienne Martin Adrienne Martin faced a difficult choice after her monthly healthcare premium increased dramatically Adrienne Martin and her family are starting the New Year off without healthcare. The 47-year-old Texas mother had to make a difficult choice when she found out her monthly healthcare premium was increasing in 2026 …
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