99 m. ago Thousands pack into bitter cold Times Square to celebrate New Year's Eve as parties take place across America

LIVEBLOG: Follow New Year's Eve celebrations across the globe as nations around the world throw parties to toast the final hours of the year before ushering in 2026.

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1 hour ago Anthony Joshua latest: Boxer pays respects to friends killed in Nigeria car crash after hospital discharge

Former two-time world heavyweight champion escaped collision with minor injuries

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2 h. ago When does the 2026 January transfer window open? Deadline day and time it closes

Everything you need to know about the January 2026 transfer window, including opening dates, Deadline Day and key registration rules for clubs

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4 h. ago January transfer window 2026: When does it open, time it closes and deadline day details

The January transfer window is upon us with many clubs across the country and overseas already making moves for some new signings

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4 h. ago M6 Lancashire police incident LIVE: Busy motorway closed with 'no estimated time for reopening'

Emergency services are currently in attendance and diversions have been put in place - National Highways says there is 'no estimated time for reopening' due to the nature of the incident

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4 h. ago M6 Lancashire police incident LIVE: Police also close M55 due to serious 'incident'

Emergency services are currently in attendance and diversions have been put in place - National Highways says there is 'no estimated time for reopening' due to the nature of the incident

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4 h. ago The next generation of supersheds are coming: Get ready for even bigger warehouses blighting families' views across the UK

Largely built to accommodate the irrepressible rise of online shopping, these structures are snapped up by large companies so consumers can get the latest products to their door in record time.

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4 h. ago Adam Peaty thanks Jesus in New Year's Eve post as he returns to social media for the first time since marrying Holly Ramsay and taking her surname

Peaty, a devout Christian, exchanged vows with Gordon Ramsay's influencer daughter at Bath Cathedral on December 27 following an explosive family row.

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5 h. ago Anthony Joshua latest: Boxer released from hospital in Nigeria after car crash

Former two-time world heavyweight champion escaped collision with minor injuries

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5 h. ago Anthony Joshua discharged from hospital in Nigeria after car crash

British boxer is released on New Year’s Eve in IkejaJoshua can ‘recuperate at home’ after treatmentThe British boxer Anthony Joshua has been discharged from hospital, Nigerian authorities said on Wednesday night. The two-time former heavyweight champion and Olympic gold medalist was involved in a car accident near Lagos on Monday which killed two of his close associates and team members.The 36-year-old had been under observation while recovering from minor injuries, his promoter had said on Monday. Continue reading...

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5 h. ago New Year 2026: London marks occasion with spectacular fireworks

New Year 2026: London marks occasion with spectacular fireworks  The Times

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6 h. ago 26 for 2026: unmissable sporting events over the next 12 months

This year features a football World Cup, a Winter Olympics, a Commonwealth Games and a historic Test match Jannik Sinner will be aiming to become only the second man in the Open era, after Novak Djokovic, to win three consecutive Australian Open singles titles, while in the women’s draw Madison Keys will be seeking to defend the title she landed via a shock victory over Aryna Sabalenka in last year’s final. Elsewhere, Roger Federer is scheduled to return to Melbourne Park for the first time since retiring from tennis in 2022 as part of a Battle of the World No 1s match, alongside Andre Agassi, Patrick Rafter and Lleyton Hewitt. “It still makes me smile when I think about all the moments I’ve had here,” said the Swiss legend. Continue reading...

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6 h. ago Experts issue verdict on potential winners and losers in 2026 housing market

First-time buyers will remain a "driving force" on the property ladder, experts say

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6 h. ago We’re making headway on reducing NHS waiting times, says Swinney

The Scottish Government has vowed to clear 78,000 year-long waits by March.

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6 h. ago January tarotscope: What your star sign has in store for love, work & life this month according to the tarot cards

IN January, tensions may spark, dynamics may shift, and dreams may come true... Libras - clarity is calling this January; Capricorns —- the cosmos is backing your every move. Are you ready to step into it? Here’s what the stars have in store for you this month Aries Expect passionate clashes that ultimately clarify what...

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6 h. ago Anthony Joshua discharged from hospital after fatal car crash in Nigeria

Anthony Joshua, the former two-time heavyweight boxing champion, was under "observation" in hospital while recovering from minor injuries suffered in the crash in Nigeria

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6 h. ago Traitors fans convinced they’ve worked out new series’ red cloak twist after Claudia Winkleman’s warning to cast

THE TRAITORS fans are convinced they’ve worked out the red cloak twist on the new series after Claudia Winkleman’s warning to the cast. It was revealed this week that the faithfuls will not only have to contend with the regular, green-cloaked Traitors this time, but also one in a red-cloak too. The former Strictly Come...

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7 h. ago Trump says construction on his Triumphal Arch in DC will start in the ‘next two months’

Construction on the monument could begin as the U.S. celebrates its 250th anniversary in 2026

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7 h. ago Times Square revelers brace for coldest New Year’s Eve in years as nasty weather derails iconic celebrations

Snow flurries could hit hundreds of thousands of people in Times Square

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8 h. ago Rylan Clark shares simple New Year post saying he has been 'waiting a long time'

Rylan Clark have given his fans an heartwarming update on his relationship through social media.

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