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Hundreds of flood warnings and alerts as Storm Chandra disruption continues

Hundreds of flood warnings and alerts as Storm Chandra disruption continues

January 28, 2026

A severe "danger to life" flood warning is issued for a residential park after the third named storm of the year.

EasyJet warned over 'misleading' £5.99 cabin bag fee

EasyJet warned over 'misleading' £5.99 cabin bag fee

January 28, 2026

The airline said the fact there were no bags available for less than £5.99 meant the claim was not misleading.

Minnesota congresswoman Ilhan Omar attacked with unknown liquid at event

Minnesota congresswoman Ilhan Omar attacked with unknown liquid at event

January 28, 2026

Omar was uninjured and continued to speak at the event following the incident.

Trump says government will 'de-escalate' in Minnesota following Pretti shooting

Trump says government will 'de-escalate' in Minnesota following Pretti shooting

January 28, 2026

The killing of Alex Pretti over the weekend led Minnesota officials and locals to renew calls for Trump to end his immigration operation there.

'We all know someone who was killed' -  Iran protesters tell BBC of brutal crackdown

'We all know someone who was killed' - Iran protesters tell BBC of brutal crackdown

January 28, 2026

Young Iranians able tell the BBC how they saw friends and other people die as security forces crushed protests earlier this month.

Vets could be forced to publish pet treatment prices

Vets could be forced to publish pet treatment prices

January 28, 2026

The government sets out proposals as data finds vet prices rose at nearly twice the inflation rate.

Rwanda seeks £100m from UK over axed asylum deal

Rwanda seeks £100m from UK over axed asylum deal

January 28, 2026

The African nation argues it is owed payments but the Home Office says it will fight the case.

Zelensky condemns Russian drone strike that killed five on passenger train

Zelensky condemns Russian drone strike that killed five on passenger train

January 28, 2026

Drones targeted a packed train in north-eastern Ukraine, officials say.

Five prisoners serving indefinite sentences to be referred to Court of Appeal

Five prisoners serving indefinite sentences to be referred to Court of Appeal

January 28, 2026

New IPP sentences were scrapped in 2012, but remain in place for around 2,800 people.

Neil Young offers Greenlanders free access to his archives

Neil Young offers Greenlanders free access to his archives

January 28, 2026

Young says he hopes the offer will "ease some of the unwarranted stress and threats" Greenlanders feel over Trump's threats to the territory.

'I was diagnosed with OCD at 10'. Here's how to spot the signs'

'I was diagnosed with OCD at 10'. Here's how to spot the signs'

January 28, 2026

Most of us will have intrusive thoughts at some point. Dr Nina Higson-Sweeney explains when you should seek help.

What does a town do when 8m more people need the loo?

What does a town do when 8m more people need the loo?

January 28, 2026

The system that will deal with sewage from Universal UK does not currently have capacity.

Republicans wrestle with immigration message after Minneapolis backlash

Republicans wrestle with immigration message after Minneapolis backlash

January 28, 2026

Some lawmakers are questioning the crackdown as public anger grows over two citizens killed by federal agents.

A string of scandals and luxury handbags: South Korea's former first lady sentenced to 20-months in jail

A string of scandals and luxury handbags: South Korea's former first lady sentenced to 20-months in jail

January 28, 2026

Kim was accused of accepting luxury bags, a diamond necklace and other gifts as bribes.

The Papers:  'Half measures' and 'Fake jobs for sale'

The Papers: 'Half measures' and 'Fake jobs for sale'

January 28, 2026

Chancellor Rachel Reeves' "long-awaited" support package for British pubs makes Wednesday's front pages.

Famous Up Helly Aa festival sets Shetland's skies ablaze

Famous Up Helly Aa festival sets Shetland's skies ablaze

January 27, 2026

During the event local "guizers" throw their torches at a replica of a Viking long ship until it is consumed by flames.

Vulnerable people missing out on benefits because of online tool

Vulnerable people missing out on benefits because of online tool

January 28, 2026

Benefits calculators can leave some people confused and in a dire financial state, say campaigners.

AI boom will produce victors and carnage, tech boss warns

AI boom will produce victors and carnage, tech boss warns

January 28, 2026

Cisco chief executive Chuck Robbins compares AI to the dotcom bubble of the early 2000s.

Starmer speaks to Burnham after by-election row

Starmer speaks to Burnham after by-election row

January 28, 2026

Sir Keir rejects claims that Andy Burnham was told in advance he would not be accepted as a candidate.

Mexico president asks South Korea for more BTS concerts

Mexico president asks South Korea for more BTS concerts

January 28, 2026

About a million fans were vying for 150,000 concert tickets, which sold out in less than 40 minutes.

'I think she'd be flattered' - Claudia Winkleman model appears on garden fence

'I think she'd be flattered' - Claudia Winkleman model appears on garden fence

January 28, 2026

The Traitors presenter becomes an artist's latest creation in Stowmarket, Suffolk.

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Braverman Backs Reform

Braverman Backs Reform

January 25, 2026

Braverman is the third sitting Tory MP to defect to Reform in the last eleven days.

Are ICE immigration agents acting outside the law?

Are ICE immigration agents acting outside the law?

January 23, 2026

Immigration raids in Minneapolis are dividing America

Six English clubs, one huge night - all to play for in Champions League

Six English clubs, one huge night - all to play for in Champions League

January 28, 2026

With the league phase of the Champions League almost over, which teams can join Arsenal and Bayern Munich in the top eight?

'I was on my way home' - Djokovic scrapes into semis after Musetti injury

'I was on my way home' - Djokovic scrapes into semis after Musetti injury

January 28, 2026

Novak Djokovic's bid for more tennis history is still alive as he scrapes into the Australian Open semi-finals as Lorenzo Musetti retires injured at two sets up.

Moeen lauds anti-racism steps as he joins Yorkshire

Moeen lauds anti-racism steps as he joins Yorkshire

January 28, 2026

Former England all-rounder Moeen Ali says there was "no doubt in my mind" about joining Yorkshire despite historical racism, as he abandons his retirement from county cricket.

Two fans in hospital as Chelsea urge caution after Naples 'incident'

Two fans in hospital as Chelsea urge caution after Naples 'incident'

January 27, 2026

Travelling Chelsea fans in Naples for Wednesday's Champions League game are told to "exercise extreme caution" after two supporters suffer injuries.

France prop Atonio retires after 'cardiac event'

France prop Atonio retires after 'cardiac event'

January 28, 2026

France prop Uini Atonio is forced to retire after he was admitted to an intensive care unit following a "cardiac event".