A cancer patient who was taking her family to Disneyland is among the thousands of passengers whose travel plans were ruined by Eurostar cancellations on Tuesday. The train network was forced to cancel almost all of its London-Europe services after issues in the Channel Tunnel, including a failed Le Shuttle …
Read More »The ‘thorny’ issues that threaten to derail a Russia-Ukraine peace deal
Paul KirbyEurope digital editor Joe Raedle/Getty Images Unlike Trump, Zelensky says he does not trust Russia’s Putin on peace talks Russia, the US and Ukraine agree that a deal on ending almost four years of full-scale war is edging closer but, in the words of President Donald Trump, “one or …
Read More »Biggest celebrity scandals of 2025 from jeans ads to royal drama and more
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! With the new year fast approaching, it’s time to reflect and re-examine the biggest celebrity scandals of 2025. From jeans to royal evictions and a trip to space, here are the most scandalous moments in the calendar year. Sydney Sweeney and the …
Read More »British-Egyptian dissident appears to endorse ‘smear campaign’ claims
The British-Egyptian activist at the centre of a political row appears to have endorsed new and baseless claims that he is the victim of a “smear campaign”. Alaa Abd El Fattah flew to the UK on Friday to be reunited with his family for the first time in 12 years …
Read More »Man awarded £11,000 over unlawful strip search
A “wholly innocent” man who was strip searched by police at his family home is to be awarded £11,000 in damages after a judge ruled on Tuesday that the search was unlawful. Officers were sent to the property in Portadown, County Armagh, in September 2017 after Royal Mail staff intercepted …
Read More »World Cup 2026: England fans fail to take up ticket allocation
A fan group says “alarm bells should be ringing at Fifa” over the fact England supporters have not taken up their full ticket allocation for next summer’s World Cup final and semi-final. So far the number of allocated tickets to members of the England Supporters Travel Club (ESTC) exceeds the …
Read More »Gardyn Studio 2 review: this smart garden turned my black thumb green
I can’t grow anything. Multiple attempts to create a cottage garden, first in Idaho and now in South Carolina, have brought disappointment. Both are challenging climates, but where others have succeeded, I’ve been left with little more than a pile of cherry tomatoes for my vast efforts (those things are …
Read More »Dr. Drew says Dry January and dopamine detoxes can mask addiction
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! As Americans look for a fresh start in 2026, Dr. Drew Pinsky says the country’s approach to addiction is drifting further from what actually works. Every January, many Americans look to reset their lives with enough discipline and a plan. For people …
Read More »Sanquhar Tolbooth work to tackle damage from previous repairs
Plans have been lodged to tackle the deterioration of a 290-year-old building in the south of Scotland. Sanquhar Tolbooth was built between 1735 and 1737 and is a category A-listed building which now operates as a museum. However, some of its stonework is in a “state of disrepair” due to …
Read More »Julian Araujo linked with Celtic as Russell Martin in mix for Columbus Crew job – Scottish gossip
Celtic are in the mix to land former Barcelona defender Julian Araujo, 24, if the Mexico international gets the green light to leave Bournemouth on loan. (Sun), external Winger Luis Palma, 25, hints he would like to formalise his loan move from Celtic to Lech Poznan. (Herald – subscription required), …
Read More »‘I can finally breathe easy despite rare condition’
BBC Natalie Rekowski has a rare condition that only affects one in 500,000 women For a long time, everyday tasks like climbing the stairs or doing the washing left Natalie Rekowski breathless. At 18 weeks pregnant with her second child, Natalie’s airway closed significantly and she needed emergency surgery to …
Read More »Today’s NYT Connections: Sports Edition Hints, Answers for Dec. 30 #463
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 is a tough one. It all depends on how well you know non-mainstream professional sports. If …
Read More »How the ‘world’s best bread’ travelled from Islamic courts to our plates
Getty Images Butter garlic naan topped Taste Atlas’ best breads list of 2025 A pillowy-soft naan – a leavened flatbread popular in South Asia – paired with rich, creamy butter chicken gravy is one of the most popular comfort foods in the region, and it’s also one of the most …
Read More »China plans strict AI rules to protect children and tackle suicide risks
Osmond ChiaBusiness reporter Getty Images China has proposed strict new rules for artificial intelligence (AI) to provide safeguards for children and prevent chatbots from offering advice that could lead to self-harm or violence. Under the planned regulations, developers will also need to ensure their AI models do not generate content …
Read More »LG’s new Gallery TV, designed for displaying art, will be at CES 2026
In just the past couple years, the art TV category that’s been dominated by Samsung’s The Frame has seen growth, with additions from both TCL and Hisense. Now LG has announced its own entry, the LG Gallery TV. The TV will leverage the Gallery+ service that LG released earlier this …
Read More »Rugby legend Jonathan Davies receives CBE
Getty Images Jonathan “Jiffy” Davies was made an MBE in 1995 and subsequently made an OBE in 2015 Wales rugby legend Jonathan “Jiffy” Davies has said he is “really proud” after being made a Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) in the New Year Honours. The 63-year-old …
Read More »Football gossip: Johnson, Fatawu, Guehi, Mainoo, Zirkzee, Lewandowski, Toure
Bournemouth identify Brennan Johnson and Abdul Fatawu as potential replacements for Antoine Semenyo, Liverpool want to wait until the summer to sign Marc Guehi, and Everton are interested in Manchester United duo Kobbie Mainoo and Joshua Zirkzee. Bournemouth see Tottenham‘s 24-year-old Wales forward Brennan Johnson as a potential replacement for …
Read More »Two people killed in Anthony Joshua car crash named by Nigerian president | World News
The two “close associates” of Anthony Joshua killed in a car crash in Nigeria in which the British boxer was injured have been named by the country’s president. Joshua suffered minor injuries as he travelled in the back of a black Lexus that hit a truck on Monday on a …
Read More »I’m The Verge’s Senior Internet Typist, ask me anything while Nilay’s away!
Hello from the dead week of the year, when all sane people have logged off to spend time with their families. This is when I typically write at least one deeply weird post while I’m working over the holiday. One time I got left alone on New Year’s Day and …
Read More »Octopus Energy lines up sale of stake in $10bn software arm Kraken | Money News
Octopus Energy Group is on the brink of selling a big stake in its software arm, Kraken Technologies, at a valuation that will cement its status as one of Britain’s biggest private companies. Sky News has learnt that Octopus Energy has lined up a syndicate of investors to buy between …
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