Politics
Government to Close Water Bonus Loopholes After Firms Exploit Legislation
Ministers plan to tighten regulations after water company bosses circumvented bonus bans through parent companies and creative payment labelling.
Culture
Western Sicily's Art Revival: Transforming Ghost Towns into Cultural Hubs
Discover how art is revitalising western Sicily, from Palermo's new Museum of World Cities to Gibellina's designation as Italy's first Capital of Contemporary Art.
Sports
West Ham's Survival Push: Fixture Analysis vs Forest, Leeds & Spurs
West Ham United close the gap to safety with a 2-0 win over Burnley. We analyse their next five Premier League games compared to Nottingham Forest, Leeds United, and Tottenham Hotspur.
Business
EE and Vodafone Customers Targeted by Fake Rewards Text Scam
Over 265,000 EE customers have reported fake text messages promising rewards points that are part of a scam to steal bank details. Vodafone users are also targeted.
Health
Environment
Transport
NSW Police Crackdown: Illegal E-Bikes Seized and Destroyed
New South Wales police intensify efforts to seize and destroy illegal electric bikes as part of a government-led safety crackdown across the state.
NSW to Crush E-Bikes in Crackdown on Illegal Modifications
New South Wales announces a new policy to seize and crush illegally modified e-bikes, as Tropical Cyclone Mitchell strengthens off Western Australia.
Judge Reverses Trump's Freeze on $16bn Tunnel Funds
A federal judge has overturned a Trump administration freeze on $16bn for the Gateway Project, a vital rail tunnel linking New York and New Jersey, amid reports of renaming demands.
Rail Sabotage Hits Italy During Winter Olympics
Suspected arsonists have damaged railway cables in Italy, causing severe delays on the first day of the Winter Olympics, with police investigating the incident as deliberate sabotage.
London's Least-Used Tube Station Now a Private Home
Discover how Blake Hall, once London's least-used Underground station with just six daily passengers, was converted into a private residence after closure in 1981.