Politics
Guinea's Junta Leader Set for Election Victory Amid Opposition Anger
Mamady Doumbouya, who led a 2021 coup promising democracy, is the clear favourite in Guinea's presidential vote. Critics call his candidacy a betrayal as he consolidates power.
Culture
Fiona Katauskas's Top 5 Political Cartoons of 2025: Trump to Gaza
Revisit five of Australian cartoonist Fiona Katauskas's sharpest 2025 works, from Trump hype to the Four Horsemen. See her incisive take on global politics.
Sports
Wrestler's Fiery Proposal Stunt Backfires as Girlfriend Flees Flames
Darby Allin's brother set himself ablaze for a marriage proposal, but his girlfriend ran away instead of helping. The AEW daredevil shares his most painful injury.
Business
US Storm Chaos: 1,500+ Flights Axed as States Declare Emergency
A major winter storm has triggered states of emergency across the US Northeast, cancelling over 1,500 flights during the peak festive travel weekend. Read the latest travel disruption updates.
Health
Environment
Transport
Contactless rail expansion causes some fares to soar
The rollout of contactless pay-as-you-go on UK railways has led to significant fare hikes, with MPs warning it could price people out of train travel. Discover the full story.
M25 crash in Essex causes miles of tailbacks
A serious collision closed the M25 near Brentwood, causing long delays. National Highways confirmed the road has reopened but warned of residual queues.
Snowstorm Disrupts 15,000 Flights in New York and New Jersey
A major winter storm brought travel chaos to the US north-east, causing nearly 15,000 flight cancellations and delays. Read the full report on the severe weather impact.
Contactless rail expansion leads to peak fare price hikes
The expansion of contactless payments to 50 stations in southeast England has led to higher fares for many commuters, with off-peak tickets now restricted. Find out how to avoid paying more.
Finsbury Park station shut after casualty on tracks
A casualty on the tracks has closed Finsbury Park Tube station and suspended Victoria line services. Passengers face severe delays and are advised to allow extra travel time.