Politics
Hundreds Gather for Non-Existent Birmingham NYE Fireworks in Fake News Fiasco
Hundreds of revellers braved the cold for a New Year's Eve fireworks display in Birmingham's Centenary Square that never happened, duped by online misinformation. Discover how fake events strain emergency services.
Culture
Drag Race's Tia Kofi Wins Celebrity Mastermind & The Finish Line, Vows to 'Annoy Reform Voters'
Drag Race legend Tia Kofi discusses her triple BBC game show victory, facing online abuse, and her mission to raise money for LGBTQ+ causes in 2026. Read the full interview.
Sports
Miami Stuns Ohio State 24-14 in CFP Quarter-Final Cotton Bowl Shock
The Miami Hurricanes pulled off a major upset, defeating defending national champions Ohio State 24-14 in the CFP quarter-final. Read how Keionte Scott's pick-six sealed the win.
Business
Oil Prices Plunge 20% in 2025, Marking Steepest Annual Fall Since Pandemic
Global oil markets have suffered their sharpest annual decline since 2020, with prices crashing nearly 20% in 2025. Analysts warn the slide could continue into 2026 as oversupply persists. Discover the impact on fuel prices and inflation.
Health
Environment
Transport
London Road Closures Jan 2026: Full List
Drivers face major disruption in the Square Mile with multiple road closures in January 2026 due to building and utility works. See the full list and plan your route.
New Year's Day Tube closures and bus diversions in London
Plan your New Year's Day journeys in London with key Tube lines closed, bus diversions for the parade, and special service schedules across TfL networks. Check all the essential travel updates here.
New York City Retires MetroCard After 30 Years
New York City's iconic MetroCard has been officially retired, replaced by the OMNY contactless payment system. Discover the history and what this means for millions of daily commuters.
New Year's rail chaos after 200m of cables stolen
Thieves stole 200m of signalling cables in South Yorkshire, causing major train delays and cancellations for New Year's travellers. Full details on the disruption and impact.
Tractor hits two women in Helmsley, one airlifted
A woman was airlifted to hospital after being trapped by a tractor in Helmsley, North Yorkshire. The incident occurred on Bridge Street. Read the latest updates.