Politics
Birmingham's New Year Letdown: Crowds Gather for Non-Existent Fireworks Again
Hundreds of revellers in Birmingham's Centenary Square were left disappointed after a promised fireworks display failed to materialise for the second year running, following false online claims.
Culture
Brigitte Bardot, French Screen Icon and Activist, Dies at 89
Brigitte Bardot, the legendary French actress and animal rights activist, has died aged 89. We look back at her iconic career and controversial legacy.
Sports
Gary Anderson and Ryan Searle reach PDC World Darts Championship semi-finals
Gary Anderson is two wins from a third world title after beating Justin Hood, while Ryan Searle overcomes an eye condition to reach the last four. Follow the latest from Ally Pally.
Business
Swiss Ski Resort Fire: 40 Dead, 100 Injured in Crans-Montana Bar Blaze
A devastating fire at Le Constellation bar in Crans-Montana, Switzerland, has killed around 40 people and injured 100. Read the latest updates and eyewitness accounts from the tragedy.
Health
Environment
Transport
The 13.5-Hour Outback Xplorer Train Journey to Sydney
Ride the epic, once-weekly Outback Xplorer from Broken Hill to Sydney. Discover the stark beauty, transport challenges, and cinematic history on this 1,100km rail trek across New South Wales.
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.