Politics
Trump Withdraws US from Dozens of UN Bodies, EU Leaders Decry 'Destruction of World Order'
The Trump administration has pulled the USA out of over 50 international organisations. EU leaders warn the move is 'destroying the world order'. Full list of affected agencies inside.
Culture
Xbox Developer Direct January 2026: Fable & Forza Horizon 6 Take Centre Stage
Xbox's first major 2026 showcase on January 22 will spotlight Fable and Forza Horizon 6. Get the full schedule and why this year's event is surprisingly lean.
Sports
Kevin Pietersen's Scathing Verdict: Only Five England Players 'Good Enough' After Ashes Humiliation
Kevin Pietersen delivers a brutal assessment of England's Ashes defeat, claiming only five players are up to standard. Read his full critique and the fallout from the 4-1 series loss.
Business
BlueScope Rejects $13.2bn Stokes Bid; Protests Loom for Israeli President's Visit
BlueScope Steel rejects a $13.2bn takeover bid, Pro-Palestine groups plan Melbourne rally against Israeli president's visit, and NSW police warn of elderly driver scams. Follow live updates.
Health
Environment
Transport
London Bus Route 19, Immortalised by Dire Straits, Faces Cut
Transport for London proposes cutting the famous Route 19 bus, celebrated in a Dire Straits song. Key changes to routes 19, 38, 349, and 424 could disrupt millions of journeys. Read the full details and potential impact.
11-year-old girl dies after Tooting Bec Road collision
An 11-year-old girl has died three weeks after being hit by a car in Streatham. Police appeal for witnesses as a 54-year-old man is bailed.
Driverless Tube Plan Sparks 'Mass' Strike Warning
Reform UK's London mayoral candidate wants to automate the Underground, prompting unions to warn of major, sustained industrial action. Read the full story.
New 24/7 team to tackle London Underground graffiti
Transport for London awards Mitie a new five-year cleaning contract, establishing a dedicated 24/7 team to combat worsening graffiti on the Tube network. The intelligence-led plan follows public backlash.
Major TfL closures and bus strikes this weekend
Plan your journey: Major closures on Tube, Overground, DLR & Elizabeth lines, plus bus strikes, will disrupt London travel from Jan 9-11. Full details here.