Politics
Japan's PM Sanae Takaichi Calls Snap Election for 8 February
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi dissolves parliament, calling a snap election for 8 February. She aims to capitalise on high approval ratings and reverse the LDP's electoral fortunes. Read the full analysis.
Culture
Emmerdale's Ray Walters Murder Mystery Solved: Killer Revealed in Special Episodes
Emmerdale's gripping 'Who Killed Ray?' mystery reaches its climax this week. Discover which villager is the murderer as the soap rewinds to the crime. Don't miss the shocking reveal.
Sports
Australian Open 2026: Dramatic Day of Retirements as Jones and Auger-Aliassime Fall
A dramatic day at the Australian Open saw Francesca Jones and Felix Auger-Aliassime retire injured. Read the full story on the physical toll of elite tennis.
Business
Beat the Chill: £9.99 Rechargeable Hand Warmers Soar on Amazon
Struggling with cold hands? A pair of clever magnetic, rechargeable hand warmers with a 12,000mAh battery is now just £9.99 on Amazon. Offer ends January 28. Grab this winter essential now.
Health
Environment
Transport
Spain Train Crash Leaves 39 Dead in Andalusia
At least 39 people have died after a catastrophic high-speed train collision in southern Spain. Emergency services continue rescue efforts near Adamuz.
Spain Train Crash Death Toll Rises to 39
At least 39 people have died after a high-speed train collision in southern Spain. Rescue efforts continue as authorities investigate the derailment near Córdoba.
Elizabeth Line passenger numbers jump 20% in London
London's Elizabeth Line reports a significant 20% rise in passenger numbers, signalling a strong post-pandemic recovery for the capital's public transport network. Discover the latest figures and what they mean for the future.
Inside HS2's completed Chiltern tunnels
Deep beneath the Chilterns, two spectacular 10-mile HS2 tunnels stand completed, offering a rare success story for the beleaguered high-speed rail project. Explore the engineering marvel and the long road ahead.
Five dead in Spain high-speed train crash near Córdoba
At least five people have died and over 100 injured after two trains collided in Spain. Emergency services rushed to the scene near Admuz. Read the latest updates.