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WORLD
Trump administration cancels lease for Washington public golf courses
Switzerland explosion latest: At least 10 dead as fire rips through Crans Montana ski resort bar
France defends George and Amal Clooney citizenship amid claims of special treatment
Ukraine-Russia war latest: Zelensky says peace ‘10% away’ but won’t sign ‘weak’ deal in New Year address
Zohran Mamdani sworn in as NYC’s first Muslim, South Asian and African-born mayor
UK
Britain to be blanketed with snow and ice for new year as Met Office issues fresh weather warnings
‘Madness’: HS2 spent £37m buying homes – long after high-speed rail routes were axed
Voices: ‘Only way to be seen earlier’: Readers on why millions go to A&E with minor health problems
Happy New Year! UK ushers in 2026 with spectacular fireworks display in London
Supermarket opening hours for New Year revealed for Tesco, Asda, Sainsbury’s, Aldi, Lidl and more
SPORTS
Anthony Joshua latest: Boxer pays respects to friends killed in Nigeria car crash after hospital discharge
This is the year where football might finally witness the unthinkable
New Year’s Day briefing: Guardiola reflects on 2025, Neville criticises Man Utd
Anthony Joshua released from hospital in Nigeria after car crash
Pep Guardiola: 2025 was one of my best years at Manchester City
BUSINESS
FTSE 100 records best performance since global financial crisis recovery despite slow UK growth
Household energy bills rise as temperatures plummet
FTSE 100 ends 2025 close to another record high
US stocks slip as trading winds down for year-end
UK energy bills to fall by £138 in April, experts predict
TECH
SCI
How do fireworks work? A pyrotechnics chemist explains
Largest clustered village in all of prehistoric Britain and Ireland unearthed
Psychologists reveal mind trick that could help you commit to your New Year’s goals
POLITICS
‘Madness’: HS2 spent £37m buying homes – long after high-speed rail routes were axed
Voices: ‘Only way to be seen earlier’: Readers on why millions go to A&E with minor health problems
Keir Starmer vows to ‘stay the course’ in 2026 after Labour leadership speculation
Top European court demands answers from UK over stripping of Shamima Begum’s citizenship
Worst investment levels in the G7 ‘should ring alarm bells in Downing Street’
HEALTH
The one simple change that made my life better
The bean boom isn’t over – and these five recipes prove why they’re perfect for Veganuary
David Beckham shares 2025 round-up featuring entire family except son Brooklyn amid feud
Kate Beckinsale addresses weight loss in emotional video: ‘It’s like my body has closed down’
The herb that can lower your blood pressure and help you sleep
ENTERTAIN
Stranger Things ends with divisive finale – as ‘disappointed’ fans bemoan ‘stupidest’ plot decision
New on Netflix in January 2026, including all 25 films from beloved movie franchise
Netflix is removing two of its most re-watched titles in January 2026
Run Away review – James Nesbitt brings much-needed heft to this Harlan Coben hokum
‘Even he was surprised by some of the stories’: The making of David Attenborough’s Wild London
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