12 h. ago Teenage jockey Billy Loughnane breaks record for most winners this century

The 19-year-old sealed his 222nd win of the season, and trainer George Boughey’s 100th, with victory on Invited at Lingfield Park on New Year’s Eve

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15 h. ago Billy Loughnane breaks 21st century record for most wins in a calendar year

The 19-year-old had to wait until the final day of 2025 to set the new landmark, riding his 222nd victory at Lingfield to overtake Kieren Fallon

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21 h. ago Psychic who 'predicted Covid' says 2026 will bring Trump's downfall and 'mysterious illness'

Nicolas Aujula, 39, a hypnotherapist from west London, claims he predicted Covid-19 and has now shared his visions for 2026, including record-breaking heatwaves and Wales winning the Six Nations

Science

64 h. ago The 'memory cop' who never forgets a face: 'Super recogniser' PCSO eyes next major milestone after breaking his own record to catch 3,000 suspects

West Midlands PCSO Andy Pope, 47, spotted his 3,000th suspect earlier this year, and has now set his sights on breaking the 3,500 figure as we head into 2026.

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68 h. ago Weather tracker: Polar wind set to end warmth in US south and midwest

Spring-like weather experienced by many Americans to end, while heavy snow in Japan brings deadly conditionsA week of extremes in the US as Arctic air plunges southwards across many states, sweeping away record-breaking warmth from last weekend. With low pressure in the west drawing up warm, humid air from the Gulf of Mexico, much of the south and midwest basked in spring-like weather this weekend with temperatures widely an extraordinary 15-20C above normal for late December.This week, however, most people will ditch their summer clothes for hats and scarves as a ridge pressure builds across the west, allowing for a polar air mass to dive southward, bringing freezing temperatures and the risk of snow. Continue reading...

Events

5 d. ago The Guardian view on adapting to the climate crisis: it demands political honesty about extreme weather | Editorial

Over the holiday period, the Guardian leader column is looking ahead at the themes of 2026. Today we look at how the struggle to adapt to a dangerously warming world has become a test of global justiceThe record-breaking 252mph winds of Hurricane Melissa that devastated Caribbean islands at the end of October were made five times more likely by the climate crisis. Scorching wildfire weather in Spain and Portugal during the summer was made 40 times more likely, while June’s heatwave in England was made 100 times more likely.Attribution science has made one thing clear: global heating is behind today’s extreme weather. That greenhouse gas emissions warmed the planet was understood. What can now be shown is that this warming produces record heatwaves and more violent storms with increasing frequency. Continue reading...

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6 d. ago Wrexham's January transfer window reality with £7.5m record tipped to tumble

Ryan Reynolds and Rob Mac's Wrexham are expected to break their £7.5m transfer record in 2026, but football finance expert Dr Dan Plumley has warned the club against going all in

Economics

8 d. ago Striking a cord: the return of wired headphones is restoring friction to our convenience

From Zendaya to zoomers, listeners are forgoing the convenience of wireless headphones to plug in again. Is it just a retro affectation – or does this physical connection strengthen our relationship to music?AirPods changed my life. I was previously a user of excellent but somewhat cumbersome Audio Technica over-ears, but Apple’s wireless headphones – dinky in their construction, finicky in their setup, temperamental in their ability to actually work – liberated me from cords. My listening habits are, at best, frustrating for the people around me: when you write about music, you have to listen to the same things over and over, and sometimes those things are very bad. Suddenly I could listen to a terrible new pop record or an ominous drone piece while making breakfast or folding laundry late at night without fear of disturbing my housemates by listening from a speaker. I kept my Audio Technicas but built out my collection of AirPods; now I use the wireless in-ear ones while commuting...

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8 d. ago Peter Kay says 'that's enough now' as he issues demand to BBC bosses

Bolton-born comedian Peter Kay has extended his record-breaking tour by nine extra days with profits from the 2026 arena show going to 12 different cancer charities

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9 d. ago Forecasters say 2025 ‘more likely than not’ to be UK’s hottest year on record

Met Office says temperatures are tracking ahead of 2022 after year of heatwaves and drought, though late cold spell could yet interveneForecasters say 2025 is “more likely than not” to break the record for the hottest year in the UK since records began, after a summer of heatwaves and drought followed by a mild autumn.According to the Met Office, the official forecaster, the mean temperature for 2025 is tracking well ahead of the previous highest year, set in 2022. However, a colder spell expected from Christmas until the new year makes it too close to call definitively. Continue reading...

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9 d. ago Alexander Isak undergoes surgery on broken leg and set for months out as Liverpool release injury update on striker

ALEXANDER ISAK has undergone surgery after breaking his leg against Tottenham. The Liverpool record signing hury himself while scoring the go-ahead goal in North London. Isak, 26, was taken off the pitch and was unable to continue in the match for the Reds. The club have now confirmed that he has had a successful operation...

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9 d. ago Timothée Chalamet’s new movie Marty Supreme breaks box office record days before official release

A24 sports drama will be released in theaters Christmas Day

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9 d. ago Teenage jockey, 16, dies of injuries eight days after being hospitalised by horror fall

Promising teenage jockey Joaquim Pavoski Dapper had already made his mark at Rio de Janeiro’s Gavea racecourse, riding three winners, before the tragedy occurred

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1 week ago Sir Geoffrey Boycott calls for Brendon McCullum to be SACKED after Ashes failure

England have lost the Ashes to Australia in near-record-breaking time and there are questions marks over the future of head coach Brendon McCullum, but Sir Geoffrey Boycott is in no doubt

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1 week ago More than 800 people cross Channel in dinghies, breaking record for December

Saturday’s arrivals were the most on a single day in December and take the annual total to 41,455More than 800 people crossed the Channel in small boats on Saturday, a record for a day in December, according to the Home Office.December is traditionally one of the quietest months for Channel crossings, as a combination of low temperatures and stormy weather makes the journey particularly difficult. Poor visibility and less daylight have also been cited as factors influencing the crossings. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Arne Slot showcases class as Liverpool triumph sees Thomas Frank break unwanted Tottenham record

TOTTENHAM 1-2 LIVERPOOL: Second-half goals from Hugo Ekitike and Alexander Isak helped the Reds battle past nine-man Spurs in the Premier League on Saturday evening

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1 week ago Premier League chief quits amid fan protests after breaking unwanted record

Wolves fans have been protesting against chairman Jeff Shi following years of decline on the pitch which could lead them to relegation from the Premier League this season

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1 week ago Taylor Swift breaks silence after going through TWO break ups & hitting rock bottom during The Eras Tour

TAYLOR SWIFT has broken her silence on having two relationships end amid the frenzy of her record-breaking Eras Tour. The superstar said she felt like those around her saw her as a money-making machine as she hit rock bottom following her split from actor Joe Alwyn after six years, and had a brief romance with...

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1 week ago UK airports expecting busiest Christmas on record as millions travel for festive break

Millions to take to the skies to over the festive break

Transport

1 week ago Incredible moment Love Island's Laura Crane surfs 'world record

The Love Island 2018 star may have surfed the biggest wave ever attempted by a woman

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