What is going on in the People’s Republic of Minnesota? The Democrat establishment in the Gopher State is nothing like it was back in the Reagan years, with ex-Vice President …
Mamdani Declares War on Civil Discourse
Zohran Mamdani’s inauguration speech on Jan. 1 became instantly famous for his promise to prove the “warmth of collectivism.” Yet Americans should pay just as much attention to another deeply …
Owner of Swiss ski bar held in custody after deadly New Year’s Eve fire
Jacques Moretti is being held as a potential flight risk, Swiss media reports say. Read full story Author:
Gabby Logan pays tribute to her ‘warrior’ dad Terry Yorath
The presenter describes her dad as a “generous man” who instilled a “lifelong love of sport” in her. Read full story Author:
Changes to Elon Musk’s AI tool Grok ‘insulting’ to sexual violence victims, UK says
It comes after government urged Ofcom to use all its powers – up to and including an effective ban – against X. Read full story Author:
Trump’s grand plan to reshape the world order leaves Europe with a difficult choice to make
The turbocharged events of the last week – and the new US National Security Strategy – raise pressing questions about the new world order, and what it means for Europe …
The continued mysteries surrounding the intelligence operation to seize Maduro
From intelligence sources to intricate mission plans, some details are becoming clearer – but many questions remain unanswered. Read full story Author:
Catherine marks birthday with message on healing power of nature
The message is part of a video series which has seen Catherine reflect on the importance of nature to her, during her recovery from cancer treatment. Read full story Author:
UK facing £28bn defence spending gap claims
The MoD believes it requires an extra £28bn over the next four years, according to reports. Read full story Author:
US seizes fifth oil tanker linked to Venezuela, officials say
The tanker, the Olina, is on multiple countries’ sanctions list and is “suspected of carrying embargoed oil”, US officials say. Read full story Author:
Man jailed for making woman have sex with strangers
Rodney Johnston recorded the abuse as the victim was coerced into sex with 100 men, a court hears. Read full story Author:
‘It’s incredible, surreal’: Skye Newman wins BBC Sound of 2026
Coming from a “broken background”, Skye Newman’s visceral, powerful pop has made her one to watch. Read full story Author:
Two starkly opposed Americas laid bare by deadly ICE shooting
The incident is threatening to inflame a deeply contentious debate over immigration enforcement. Read full story Author:
Pupils left shivering during exams as PFI contract ends with school repairs unfinished
A BBC investigation finds building issues across city schools after a firm contracted to carry out repairs went into liquidation. Read full story Author:
How a football pitch turned Birmingham’s snowy sky pink
The phenomenon was seen by thousands, from Birmingham city centre to parts of Staffordshire. Read full story Author:
Weekly quiz: Which sport helped Timothée Chalamet win a Best Actor award?
How much attention did you pay to what happened in the world over the past seven days? Read full story Author:
Remembering Anne – hoisted to reluctant fame in viral shop shutter moment
When CCTV captured Anne Hughes being hoisted into the air by shop shutters, social media went into overdrive. Read full story Author:
Colombia sees ‘real threat’ of US military action, president tells BBC
Gustavo Petro tells the BBC’s Ione Wells that the United States is treating other nations as part of a US “empire”, after Trump threatened Colombia with military action. Read full …
It was -6C and I thought I had place to sleep – but hotel refused me for being homeless
Calumn Donaghey arrived to check-in at the Oxford Road hotel only to be rejected for being homeless. Read full story Author:
Dwayne Johnson and George Clooney among big names missing out on Baftas longlist
They are among big names missing out at the Baftas, which can often indicate who will win at the Oscars. Read full story Author: