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WORLD
Republicans break ranks to halt future Trump attacks on Venezuela
Is the UK really ready to put boots on the ground in Ukraine? Britain’s dwindling military might in numbers
Trump doubles down on defense of ICE shooting but admits: ‘I don’t like that happening’
Top Democrats decline to say if they would push to reign in ICE funding after Minnesota shooting
Trump latest: President accused of ‘insane plan’ to ‘steal Venezuelan oil at gunpoint’
UK
Russian ‘zombie’ tanker sanctioned by US sails through English Channel
Former Labour minister tells Starmer’s government to quit X
These are all the countries currently on the Foreign Office ‘do not travel’ list
Storm Goretti map: Where Britain will be hit by heavy snow and rare red weather warning for wind tonight
Body found in search for missing Brit last seen in Thailand
SPORTS
Arsenal vs Liverpool live: Gunners face huge test in pursuit of Premier League title
Jose Mourinho making Benfica players sleep at training ground after cup loss
Transfer news live: Arsenal surprisingly enter Guehi race, Liverpool prepare £87m Barcola bid, Semenyo close
Thomas Frank confirms Mohammed Kudus out until April in huge Tottenham injury blow
Best Betting Offers and Free Bets UK (January 2026)
BUSINESS
Weight-loss jabs have made us rethink our menu, Greggs boss admits
Ministers face calls to expand business rate relief beyond pubs as U-turn looms
House prices: What experts say will happen in 2026 after another fall in December
HSBC agrees to pay £260m to settle dividend fraud case in France
Tesco boss lends weight to calls for business rates support for pubs
TECH
SCI
Some dog food can have worse environmental impact than their owners’ meals
Scientists detect hidden plastic clouds hovering over Chinese cities
Archaeologists find earliest known use of poison-laced weapons by humans
Scientists find ‘record-breaking’ asteroid nearly the size of eight football fields. Is it close to Earth?
POLITICS
Russian ‘zombie’ tanker sanctioned by US sails through English Channel
Former Labour minister tells Starmer’s government to quit X
Voices: ‘This doesn’t magically make roads safer’: Readers clash over plans to lower drink-drive limit
Pubs handed a lifeline as Reeves set to U-turn on plans to scrap business rate relief
Every Labour U-turn as Starmer set to row back on pubs rate relief
HEALTH
Gabby Giffords details how near-fatal shooting 15 years ago impacted marriage to husband Mark Kelly
The simple workout that can boost your brain health
Coke loses top spot as Tesco meal deal drink of choice – but egg pot remains favourite
Kate praises NHS workers’ kindness and compassion during surprise hospital visit
Why losing three stone made me more miserable than I was before
ENTERTAIN
Elle Simone Scott, trailblazing America’s Test Kitchen chef, dies aged 49
The Emmys to introduce a Legacy Show award this year. What exactly does it mean and what is eligible?
Traitors icon Amanda backs shock contestant for victory: ‘Don’t underestimate them’
Love Island star Maura Higgins sets out ‘devious’ strategy for The Traitors US
The Traitors 2026 live: Three Faithfuls face ‘murder’ after secret Traitor reveal and shock banishment
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