Politics
FBI Thwarts ISIS-Inspired New Year's Eve Terror Plot in North Carolina
An 18-year-old man was arrested for plotting a knife and hammer attack on a grocery store. The FBI says the ISIS-inspired plan targeted specific groups. Read the full details.
Culture
The Traitors' Secret Twist Sparks 'Top Tier' Fan Frenzy as Roundtable Tension Soars
BBC's The Traitors' secret red cloak twist has viewers divided. Episode 2 saw Judy banished as fans debate the game-changing format shift. Read the latest reaction.
Sports
NHL Stars Return to Olympics: USA and Canada Unveil Star-Studded Squads for Milan-Cortina 2026
Ice hockey's biggest stars, including Auston Matthews and Connor McDavid, will compete at the 2026 Winter Olympics as the NHL ends its 12-year hiatus. Discover the teams aiming for gold.
Business
Indoor Fireworks Spark Deadly Nightclub Blaze in Swiss Ski Resort
A New Year's Eve fire in a Swiss nightclub, likely caused by indoor sparklers, has killed at least 40 people. This tragedy highlights the repeated global danger of pyrotechnics in crowded venues.
Environment
Transport
Pensioner killed and carried a mile in Kent hit-and-run
An 89-year-old retired dentist was killed in a hit-and-run in Gillingham, Kent, and carried on the car for a mile. Two men have been charged. Read the family's tribute.
Grandfather, 89, killed in hit-and-run, dragged a mile
The family of Tom Wallace, 89, pay tribute after he was killed in a hit-and-run on the A289 in Gillingham. Two men have been charged. Read the full story.
Major London road closures for essential works in Jan 2026
Essential maintenance works across Westminster will cause significant road and lane closures on Regent Street, Shaftesbury Avenue, and other key routes in January 2026. Plan your journey.
Hate crimes surge on UK transport, victim shares story
A journalist recounts being racially abused on a London bus as new figures show a rise in hate crimes on British transport. Discover the impact and where to get support.
Morden crash injures two, driver arrested
A woman and man were hospitalised after a two-car collision on Central Road, Morden, in the early hours of New Year's Day. Police have arrested a 30-year-old man and are appealing for witnesses.