6 h. ago Emma Raducanu knocked OUT of Australian Open as woeful start to 2026 continues

Emma Raducanu was beaten in her second-round clash with Anastasia Potapova in straight sets, bringing her time at the Australian Open to a premature end on Wednesday

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29 h. ago Aberdeen grabs largest share of Scottish commercial property deals in decade

“With quality stock on the market, we expect Aberdeen to continue to be active in 2026” – Euan Kelly

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3 d. ago Child mortality crisis continues in Gaza, with more than 100 killed since ceasefire

Eight children have died of hypothermia this winter, says health ministry, amid reports maternal and newborn care in territory has been dismantled A 27-day-old baby died in Gaza on Saturday from severe cold, bringing the number of children in the region who have died of hypothermia since the start of the current winter season to eight, according to the Palestinian health ministry.Medical sources confirmed to the news agency Anadolu that the newborn, named Aisha Ayesh al-Agha, died as a result of freezing temperatures, and that when she was brought to Nasser hospital in Khan Younis it was already too late to save her. Continue reading...

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5 d. ago JOHN MURDOCH'S DRIVE TIME: We reveal how Mazda will launch three new premium models this year and discover Cupra is adding to its Tribe editions

Late in 2026 Mazda will continue its electric journey with the arrival of the Mazda CX-6e SUV.

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5 d. ago Call this social cohesion? The war of words that laid waste to the 2026 Adelaide writers’ festival

How a boardroom flare-up sparked an international boycott – and a looming defamation battleIt began as a quiet programming dispute in the genteel city of churches.But by Wednesday morning, a frantic, six-day war of words had culminated in the end of the 2026 Adelaide writers’ week and total institutional collapse. Continue reading...

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7 d. ago Motorists advised to take 1 action if car skids on ice this winter

With the cold snap continuing deeper into 2026, experts from Adrian Flux Insurance have shared the key manoeuvre drivers should perform if their car starts skidding on icy roads

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8 d. ago Workers at Chinese factory that produces Labubu toys are being exploited, says NGO

Exclusive: China Labor Watch says people aged 16-18 employed without required special protectionsA labour rights NGO says it has found evidence of worker exploitation in the supply chain of Labubus, the furry toys that took the world by storm last year and which are expected to continue to grow in popularity in 2026.Labubus, toothy gremlins made by the Chinese toy company Pop Mart, have become one of China’s hottest cultural exports. In the first half of 2025 alone, “the Monsters” line of toys, which includes Labubus, generated 4.8bn yuan (£511m) in sales for the Hong Kong-listed company. In August, Pop Mart’s chief executive, Wang Ning, said the company was on track to reach 20bn yuan in revenues in 2025. Continue reading...

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9 d. ago Maura Higgins stuns in surprise Golden Globes appearance as she takes on Hollywood

Maura Higgins clearly enjoyed mingling with the A-listers during an unexpected appearance at 2026 Golden Globes as she continues her bid to crack the States

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1 week ago Three board members resign from Adelaide festival as Randa Abdel

Resignations follow withdrawal of more than 70 participants in writers’ week after Palestinian Australian author disinvitedGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe Adelaide festival is facing an unprecedented leadership crisis after three board members resigned this weekend.The journalist Daniela Ritorto, the Adelaide businesswoman Donny Walford and the lawyer Nick Linke have stepped down since the board’s controversial decision to dump the Palestinian Australian author Randa Abdel-Fattah from the 2026 writers’ week program. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Met Office details 'disruptive' Sunday weather with 30cm snow and 'freezing rain'

The national forecaster has issued a series of weather warnings this weekend as the wild and wintry start to 2026 continues.

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1 week ago Macy's to close 14 stores in 2026 as retail giant continues major overhaul

US department store giant Macy's will close 14 underperforming stores in 2026, mostly in the first quarter, as the company continues its sweeping transformation plan.

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1 week ago 50 inspiring travel ideas for 2026, chosen by readers: beaches, city breaks, family holidays and more

Our popular readers’ tips column has been running for 20 years. We’ve selected some highlights from the past 12 months to help you plan your 2026 adventures• Enter this week’s competition, on life-changing holidays Continue reading...

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1 week ago When is every England match at the FIFA World Cup 2026? Dates and kick

As the countdown to the World Cup 2026 continues, we take a closer look at when England's matches will be played - and what their potential route to the final could look like

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1 week ago AI, Salman Rushdie and Elon Musk: the most anticipated documentaries of 2026

Major new films promise to reveal more about the lives of public figures, provocative topics and historical eventsThe landscape for nonfiction cinema is swift, fragile and constantly in flux in these absurd times; films we discuss now may not be released, and films we discuss a year from now may not even be the germ of an idea yet. But between the usual stable of celebrity retrospectives, music documentaries and the ongoing work to record the atrocities in Gaza, the documentary slate for 2026 already seems both full and promising. From the assassination attempt on Salman Rushdie to AI, a Billie Jean King retrospective to Elon Musk, here are 10 of the most hotly anticipated documentaries in 2026. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Remote Australian hotel run by ‘authentic outback character’ becomes a pub with no beer – for now

The Barrow Creek Hotel, where UK backpacker Peter Falconio was last seen alive, has lost its liquor licence, partly because the 76-year-old publican didn’t serve foodWarning: This article contains offensive language that will be distressing to some readersFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updates“There’s-a nothing so lonesome, morbid or drear” – the patron saint of Australian country music, Slim Dusty, long deplored – “than to stand in the bar of a pub with no beer”.Now a 200km stretch of highway through the heart of the outback and several remote Aboriginal towns are, in Dusty’s words, so lonesome, after a historic pub was stripped of its liquor licence from the first day of 2026. Continue reading...

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1 week ago 365 buttons: could the biggest meme of 2026 change your life?

It’s either a simple yet effective way to appreciate the passage of time – or a reminder to do your own thing without pausing for explanationName: 365 buttons.Age: New. This is a 2026 thing. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Pesticide industry ‘immunity shield’ stripped from US appropriations bill

Democrats and ‘make America healthy again’ movement pushed back on the rider in a funding bill led by BayerIn a setback for the pesticide industry, Democrats have succeeded in removing a rider from a congressional appropriations bill that would have helped protect pesticide makers from being sued and could have hindered state efforts to warn about pesticide risks.Chellie Pingree, a Democratic representative from Maine and ranking member of the House appropriations interior, environment, and related agencies subcommittee, said Monday that the controversial measure pushed by the agrochemical giant Bayer and industry allies has been stripped from the 2026 funding bill. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago End of the line for diesel fumes at London St Pancras as new trains arrive

East Midlands Railway will switch to bi-mode Aurora fleet to cut emissions and noise but elsewhere electrification is delayedRailway fossil fuels once helped to turn King’s Cross and St Pancras into a seamy, smoke-choked area of London. Now, in the two grandly redeveloped stations with their swanky plazas, even a dropped paper ticket would look out of place.One last corner of St Pancras station is polluted by the fug of diesel trains – but not for much longer. East Midlands Railway, which runs services to cities including Derby and Sheffield, will fire up its diesel units in London for the final time by the end of 2026. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Tyson Fury posts sparring footage with world champion and teases boxing comeback in 2026 with Rocky

TYSON FURY has posted footage sparring with world champion Kevin Lerena as he continues to tease a comeback in 2026. Fury retired last January following two points losses to Oleksandr Usyk in 2024 - spending the year out of the ring and filming his reality show for Netflix. But Fury has been hinting at a...

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2 w. ago From climbing Kilimanjaro to cycling the Tour de France route readers’ favourite organised challenges

Whether it’s for the satisfaction of completing a tough physical challenge or to raise money for charity, our readers select their most memorable adventures • Tell us about your favourite beach in Europe – the best tip wins a £200 holiday voucherWhen tackling a big cycling challenge, choose an event with strong support – it makes all the difference. Riding the full Tour de France route with Ride Le Loop was tough, but the incredible staff turned it into an unforgettable experience (riders can tackle individual stages too). Their infectious enthusiasm and constant encouragement kept spirits high, even on the hardest climbs. They not only looked after logistics but created a warm, positive atmosphere that bonded riders together and amplified the joy of the journey. My advice: pick an organised challenge where the team cares as much about your success as you do. The next one is 27 June to 20 July 2026.Neil Phillips Continue reading...

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