GM takes $7.1bn hit after scaling back electric vehicles
General Motors records a massive $7.1bn quarterly loss, largely due to pulling back from EVs after US policy changes under Trump slowed consumer demand. Read the full analysis.
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Iranian forces fire on Kurdish protesters, 36 dead
Security forces in Iran's Kurdish regions used live rounds and teargas against unarmed protesters. At least 36 killed as economic protests escalate. Read the latest.
Woodfield School strikes set to continue over pay cuts
Staff at Woodfield School in Brent announce seven more strike days after rejecting an offer to cut hours. The NEU warns the trust over using agency staff during industrial action.
Ex-Apprentice Star Accused of Antisemitic Posts
Former Apprentice contestant Dr Asif Munaf faces a medical tribunal over 'seriously offensive' social media posts. The BBC dropped him after diversity training failed. Read the full story.
London bus strike to hit 13 routes this week
Over 300 Stagecoach bus drivers in East London will strike on Jan 8 & 9 in a dispute over alleged bullying and union busting. Passengers warned of severe disruption.
US General Reveals Details of Maduro Capture Operation
General Dan Caine details the daring US mission to capture Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, involving over 150 aircraft and perfect weather. Read the full breakdown.
Top DoJ Ethics Attorney Fired After Bondi Disputes
Joseph Tirrell, the DoJ's senior ethics official, was abruptly dismissed after challenging Attorney General Pam Bondi over gifts and FIFA World Cup tickets. His firing raises concerns over political interference in the civil service.
Farage: 'Serious thought' to scrapping budget watchdog OBR
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage says he is considering abolishing the Office for Budget Responsibility, calling it a 'Blairite-style quango'. Labour warns of 'fiscal recklessness'.
Fortune teller predicts 2026 election, royal arrest, music shift
Jemima Packington, the 'Mystic Veg' seer, forecasts a year of political upheaval, a royal arrest, and Swing music's return. Read her 15 startling 2026 predictions here.
Melbourne Crown Casino workers strike on New Year's Eve
Hundreds of Crown Melbourne casino staff will walk out from 10pm to 2am on New Year's Eve, protesting a proposed two-tier pay system. The industrial action threatens to disrupt celebrations. Read the full story.
Labour accuses Tory peer of conflict over Abramovich case
Labour demands Lord Wolfson quit as shadow attorney general or drop Roman Abramovich as a client. The row centres on UK sanctions and £5.3bn in frozen assets. Read the full story.
Doctor suspended for faking appointments for school run
A Nottingham GP has been suspended for five months after falsifying patient appointments to leave work early for the school run. Read the full tribunal details.
Shadow Attorney General Acts for Sanctioned Oligarch
Labour demands Kemi Badenoch act as her shadow attorney general, David Wolfson, represents Roman Abramovich in a £5.3bn Jersey asset freeze case, raising major conflict of interest concerns.
Starmer urged to heed party critics to avoid defeat
Labour members warn Keir Starmer must seriously listen to internal opponents to unify the party and prevent a far-right victory. Read the urgent calls for change.
Three dead in Moscow car explosion, officials say
Two police officers and a civilian are killed in a Moscow car bombing. The incident follows the assassination of a Russian general in a similar attack earlier this week.
Libyan military chief killed in Turkey plane crash
General Muhammad al Haddad and seven others died when their private jet crashed near Ankara. The tragedy strikes a blow to Libya's fragile unity efforts. Read the full story.
Russian General Killed in Moscow Car Bomb Attack
Lieutenant General Fanil Sarvarov assassinated in southern Moscow. Russia's investigative committee suggests Ukrainian intelligence orchestrated the blast. Read the latest developments.
Car Bomb Kills Russian General Near Kremlin
Lieutenant General Fanil Sarvarov assassinated in a car bomb attack just miles from the Kremlin. Analysis suggests Ukraine is signalling its resolve to the US amid peace talks. Read the latest.
Putin Ally Killed in Moscow Car Bomb Attack
Lieutenant General Fanil Sarvarov, a senior Russian military figure, has died after a car bomb exploded in Moscow. Read the latest details on the attack and the investigation.
Russian General Killed in Moscow Car Bomb Blast
Lieutenant General Fanil Sarvarov was killed by a car bomb in Moscow. Russian investigators are probing potential Ukrainian intelligence involvement. Read the latest details.
Doctors' strike ends, but NHS faces tough weeks
Doctors in England return after a five-day walkout. Health Secretary Wes Streeting thanks staff but warns of a challenging winter ahead. Read the latest on NHS strikes and pay disputes.
Dollar General $15m Price-Gouging Settlement
Dollar General agrees to pay at least $15m to settle claims it overcharged customers across the US. Find out if you are eligible for a repayment.
Police: Too Late to Probe Farage Election Spending Claims
Essex Police say a one-year statutory time limit prevents an investigation into allegations Nigel Farage's 2024 campaign overspent. Reform UK denies the claims. Read the full story.
UK Life in 2035: The AI Revolution in Healthcare, Work & Law
By 2035, Artificial General Intelligence could transform UK daily life. From AI GPs and robot lawyers to 15-hour work weeks, discover the profound changes ahead for healthcare, justice, and leisure.
Ajax vehicle trials halted after soldier injured
The UK government has suspended all trials of the troubled Ajax armoured vehicle after another soldier reported vibration symptoms. Defence Minister Luke Pollard acted out of 'an abundance of caution'. Read the latest on the delayed £10m programme.
Farage avoids police investigation over election spending
Essex Police say a probe into Nigel Farage's election spending is time-barred, but the Electoral Commission is still assessing the claims. Labour demands answers.
Actors vote for strike over AI concerns in UK film & TV
Equity union members vote 99% to refuse digital scanning, threatening industrial action over AI protections. A major moment for the UK's creative industries. Read the full story.
King William's College Quiz 2025: Ultimate Challenge
The notoriously difficult King William's College quiz is back for 2025. Can you tackle its cryptic questions on history, literature, and science? Answers revealed 13 January.
Andrea Egan elected Unison leader in setback for Starmer
Left-wing activist Andrea Egan defeats PM's ally to lead UK's biggest union, vowing to review Labour ties and funding. A major shift in union power.
Strike: BBC's Hit Detective Drama Streams Free on iPlayer
All six seasons of the acclaimed BBC detective series 'Strike', based on J.K. Rowling's novels, are now free to stream on BBC iPlayer. A seventh season is due in 2026.
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