11 h. ago From Donald Trump to Benjamin Netanyahu, let 2026 be a year of reckoning | Jonathan Freedland

These malign figures will do anything to avoid paying for the harm they have done, but accountability must eventually come to bothIt’s not quite a new year resolution, and it’s certainly not a prediction. Think of it instead as a hope or even a plea for the next 12 months. May the coming year see those leaders who have done so much damage to their own countries, and far beyond, at last be called to account. Let 2026 be a year of reckoning.Start with the man whose reach is longest, by dint of the mighty power he wields. Such is the nature of the US electoral system that Donald Trump, who returned to power less than a year ago, will face the judgment of voters in 10 months’ time. His name will not be on the ballot but, make no mistake, the midterm elections of 3 November will deliver a verdict on the second Trump presidency.Jonathan Freedland is a Guardian columnistGuardian newsroom: Year One of Trumpism: Is Britain Emulating the US? On Wednesday 21 January 2026, join Jonathan Freedla...

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16 h. ago Emma Raducanu finds rhythm for new season with stability and ‘stacking good days’

Briton to make United Cup debut against Naomi OsakaBilly Harris replaces Jack Draper in Great Britain teamEmma Raducanu believes she is on the right path towards greater success in 2026 as she prepares to begin the new tennis season as Great Britain’s leading player at the United Cup in Australia.Raducanu, the British women’s No 1, will make her debut in the mixed-gender team competition on Sunday against Japan’s Naomi Osaka. “I think for me it’s just about stacking the good days,” said Raducanu on her hopes for 2026. “I’ve been putting in some good practices. Even if each practice isn’t as perfect as you want it to be, I think just the consistency of it is the most important thing. That’s what really helped me last year. So I just hope to carry that on and enjoy the tennis, enjoy the process of what I’m doing, which right now I am.” Continue reading...

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39 h. ago 6 cars making a comeback in Britain for 2026 – including quirky hatchback and Tesla rival

A HANDFUL of iconic car models are set to make a comeback in 2026. In recent years, many manufacturers have turned to favourite nameplates to tug the nostalgia heartstrings, and some do it better than others. For example, Renault, with the 5, 4 and Alpine A110, are masters at reworking history into something special, while...

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42 h. ago Britain braces for snow in killer Arctic freeze: Temperatures set to plummet at the start of the year with Met Office weather warnings and rare cold health alerts

Britain is beginning 2026 with a brutal cold snap that has health and social care chiefs on high alert because of the deadly risks posed to the elderly and vulnerable.

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42 h. ago Grey carpet set to make comeback in 2026 as expert predicts top flooring trends

Flooring expert James Higgins at Online Carpets has analysed customer demand and search trends to predict the biggest flooring trends for 2026, from patterned carpets to sisal rugs

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51 h. ago Happy New Year! UK ushers in 2026 with spectacular fireworks display in London

Britain rings in 2026 with big celebrations in London and Edinburgh

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52 h. ago Happy New Year! UK ushers in 2026 with spectacular firework display in London

Britain rings in 2026, with big celebrations in London and Edinburgh

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52 h. ago Happy New Year! Britain rings in 2026 with dazzling fireworks display

Happy New Year! Britain rings in 2026 with dazzling fireworks display  Daily Mail

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54 h. ago Keir Starmer vows 'Britain turns the corner in 2026' in New Year's speech

The Prime Minister warned that "renewal is not an overnight job"

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57 h. ago The NYE countdown begins: Britain prepares to welcome in 2026 in style as tens of thousands flock to London to watch Big Ben ring in the New Year with spectacular firework display on the Thames

Swathes of the capital are now closed off to the public for the spectacular annual show on the Thames.

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3 d. ago Westlife's Mark Feehily shares rare health update after life

Mark Feehily, who was one of the lead singers in Westlife, also said he is eyeing a career comeback, which will see him host three shows each week on RTE Radio 1 in Ireland

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5 d. ago Britain's economic problem isn't a lack of money but a lack of confidence: RUTH SUNDERLAND

Britain's thorniest problem going into 2026 is not a lack of money but a lack of confidence.

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6 d. ago ‘A lot of men don’t open up’: Kidwild, the UK rapper unafraid to bare his soul

As a child he performed in the West End and appeared in a Stormzy video. But after his early music career faltered, he began to write about his troubled childhood – and hit a nerve From Newham, LondonRecommended if you like Dave, Bashy, Nemzzz Up next Debut mixtape planned for springIt’s a measure of how quickly Keaton Edmund, AKA Kidwild, has speed-run his way through a performing arts career that the rapper describes himself as being in the “comeback part of my life” at age 20. Continue reading...

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7 d. ago I was there: Carlos Alcaraz’s comeback in French Open final is still hard to comprehend

Jannik Sinner dominated for three hours and 43 minutes, but the Spaniard somehow prevailed in an adrenaline-filled fifth set and all-time classicIt was not until what appeared to be the dying moments of the French Open final between Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz that I realised it could be worth taking a photo of such a monumental occasion. This was, after all, the first grand slam final between the two players who seemed set to lead men’s tennis for many years to come.For three hours and 43 minutes Sinner had dominated Alcaraz and he earned three championship points while leading 5-3 in set four. Just before the Italian’s second championship point, I thrust up my phone and took a quick photo before my hand returned to my laptop, ready to file immediately an article that hailed his third consecutive major title and first triumph in Paris. Continue reading...

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8 d. ago From Tyson Fury vs Anthony Joshua to Daniel Dubois vs Agit Kabayel, Frank Warren’s five must

HALL OF FAME promoter Frank Warren has a couple of huge fights of his 2026 wish-list - including the long-awaited Battle of Britain. The legendary promoter is now working alongside former bitter rival Eddie Hearn on their shared DAZN broadcast platform. So fight fans can get excited about a massive year ahead with Warren planning...

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8 d. ago The Guardian view on May 2026 elections: a new political geography is coming into view across Britain | Editorial

Over the holiday period, the Guardian leader column is looking ahead at the themes of 2026. Today we look at the impact of devolution on growing volatility of party political allegianceNext year will be pivotal in British politics, and 7 May will be the point around which things pivot. Elections to local councils, the Scottish parliament and the Welsh Senedd will give millions of voters across the UK a chance to express party preferences. Their verdicts could imperil Labour and Conservative leaders. In Wales, Labour might be sent into opposition for the first time since devolution. Plaid Cymru and Reform UK are set to make substantial gains. At Holyrood, the Scottish National party (SNP) is on course for a majority. That would be an extraordinary defiance of political gravity for a party weighed down by nearly two decades of incumbency.In England, both Labour and the Tories risk losing scores of councillors as their vote shares are gobbled up by the Liberal Democrats, Reform UK and ...

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9 d. ago NBA star Ben Simmons delays comeback to pursue professional fishing career

The former Clipper has parked a return to the NBA this term and will instead focus his energy on running the South Florida Sails in the Sport Fishing Championship (SFC)

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1 week ago Former GB News star hints at big TV comeback as she shares major career update

Isabel Webster, who previously hosted the GB News breakfast show with Eamonn Holmes before being replaced, has announced she is returning to mainstream television

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1 week ago BMW 530e M Sport Pro Touring review: Estate cars don’t come much better than this

Despite our ongoing love affair with SUVs, estate cars are making a comeback and BMW’s excellent 5 Series Touring is the perfect example of that resurgence

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2 w. ago Dara Ó Briain confirms Mock The Week comeback but there's one major concern

Dara Ó Briain has confirmed that a Mock The Week comeback is on the cards just three years after it was cancelled but isn't sure how long the revival will last

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