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"Dry January", an initiative to encourage people to stop drinking during the month after the holidays, has had trouble picking up steam in France, where winemakers hold political and economic clout. RFI spoke to Mickaël Naassila, initiator of the French version of "Dry January" – Defi de Janvier – and…

Millions of Americans are participating in Dry January, the annual challenge to give up alcohol for the first month of the year. While cutting out booze is undoubtedly good for your liver, you might be shocked to find that it isn’t necessarily good for your wallet. In 2026, the sober…

Shop owners report fewer travellers while bars and wineries hope for legal clarity on alcohol sale

These once obscure fizzy ferments are now widely available in our supermarkets – but which are a sparkling success and which leave you feeling a bit flat?

Cheap pints and non-alcoholic offerings are the perfect excuse to get out the house this January

Transport Canada flagged breach of aviation rules after detaining pilot in Vancouver and has asked Air India to submit investigation report by 26 January

It’s around the four-week mark that many people notice the most dramatic difference – particularly in facial structure

Plus, the best non-alcoholic alternatives to make your Dry January a breeze.

Over 90% of road traffic violations between Dec 30 and Dec 31, 2025, were linked to alcohol consumption, according to police. 

Dr Helen Wall offers expert advice on feeling your best again after an indulgent evening

In the market for a sober month or two in 2026? These drinks will help you out