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Trump, Tesla backlash and a trillion-dollar payday: This was 2025 for Elon Musk
PROFILE: The world’s richest man has a brand new pay packet – but 2025 was just as full of problems as progress, writes Karl Matchett
The Independent UK
8 min read
Cole Hutson Injury Update: The Frightening Moment and Recovery Timeline Fans Await
Cole Hutson was stretchered off at the World Juniors after a puck to the head. Here's what happened, the latest update, and what we know about his recovery.
International Business Times UK
4 min read
Mikel Arteta provides Arsenal injury update on Riccardo Calafiori, Jurrien Timber and more
The Gunners are coping without a number of players during the festive period with Mikel Arteta delivering an update ahead of a test against in-form Aston Villa
The Independent UK
4 min read
Australia weighs deploying army to protect Jewish sites after Bondi attack
Premier Chris Minns says New South Wales deploying armed police for New Year’s Eve celebrations in Sydney
The Independent UK
4 min read
Mikel Arteta Teases Kai Havertz Return After Four Months Out
Kai Havertz has missed almost all of the season so far.
Sports Illustrated
3 min read
Oklahoma man accused of shooting elderly neighbor dead during Christmas Day target practice
The woman was holding a baby when she was shot in the arm
The Independent UK
2 min read
Brigitte Bardot, 1960s sultry sex symbol turned militant animal rights activist dies at 91
Brigitte Bardot, the French 1960s sex symbol who became one of the greatest screen sirens of the 20th century and later a militant animal rights activist, has died
The Independent UK
9 min read
‘It brings you closer to the natural world’: the rise of the Merlin birdsong identifying app
Merlin has been trained to identify the songs of more than 1,300 bird species around the world
The Guardian - UK
6 min read
Iran President Masoud Pezeshkian: 'We Are in a Full-Fledged War with America, Israel and Europe'
Iran President Masoud Pezeshkian spoke in an in-depth interview with Khamenei.ir that the US, Israel and Europe are waging war against his country.
International Business Times UK
6 min read
Alex Jones Turns Minnesota Somali Video Into a 'Taxpayer Mockery' Firestorm
Alex Jones sparks backlash after framing a viral Minnesota Somali video as 'taxpayer mockery', igniting a wider online firestorm.
International Business Times UK
5 min read
Where to Place a Pothos for Good Feng Shui –And How it Can Boost Energy, Harmony, and Wellbeing at Home
Enhance your home’s energy and wellbeing with simple pothos placement tips
Homes & Gardens
7 min read
Why the Maldives is the best place to test the blue mind theory
The Blue Prescription spa programme at the Ritz Carlton Maldives harnesses the health benefits of water. Angelina Villa-Clarke dives in
Evening Standard
8 min read
Top Vitality Foods: The Ultimate Energy Boosting Diet for All-Day Strength and Anti-Fatigue Nutrition
Boost your energy naturally with vitality foods and an energy boosting diet. Discover effective anti-fatigue nutrition tips for lasting stamina, focus, and overall wellness.
Medical Daily
10 min read
MotoGP breaks attendance records in 2025; only two circuits see decrease
Here’s a full breakdown of this year’s circuit attendance in MotoGP
Motorsport
6 min read
Wham! and Michael Buble top final UK music charts of 2025
Chris Rea’s Driving Home For Christmas re-entered the top 10 this week.
Evening Standard
3 min read
New electrochemical method splits water with electricity to produce hydrogen fuel — and cuts energy costs in the process
Scientists adapted a method that can produce double the amount of hydrogen when splitting water molecules with electricity.
LiveScience
5 min read
Robots fashioned from dead lobster exoskeletons have awesome strength, light weight, and flexibility — necrobotics advance mixes sustainable food waste with synthetic components
Swiss scientists have demonstrated the use of dead lobster tails as robotic appendages.
Tom’s Hardware
4 min read
Times Square to feature patriotic ball drop for New Year's Eve, kicking off US's 250th birthday
The New Year's Eve ball drop in New York City will sparkle in red, white, and blue to kick off celebrations for the U.S.'s 250th birthday in 2026
The Independent UK
4 min read
9 Designer-Approved Trees and Shrubs That Don't Have an Off-Season – Bringing Color and Beauty to Your Yard, Even in Winter
Bark, berries, foliage and texture hold the eye long after blooms fade
Homes & Gardens
10 min read
Not too young to help: Families find ways to volunteer with small children
Volunteering with children can build confidence and teach social and problem-solving skills
The Independent UK
8 min read
Cole Hutson Injury Update: The Frightening Moment and Recovery Timeline Fans Await
Cole Hutson was stretchered off at the World Juniors after a puck to the head. Here's what happened, the latest update, and what we know about his recovery.
International Business Times UK
4 min read
Australia weighs deploying army to protect Jewish sites after Bondi attack
Premier Chris Minns says New South Wales deploying armed police for New Year’s Eve celebrations in Sydney
The Independent UK
4 min read
Oklahoma man accused of shooting elderly neighbor dead during Christmas Day target practice
The woman was holding a baby when she was shot in the arm
The Independent UK
2 min read
Trump news at a glance: Republican turns ‘lowlife’ taunt back on president to raise campaign funds
Thomas Massie, who co-authored Epstein files act, says president attacked him for keeping commitment to ‘help victims’. Key US politics stories from 27 December at a glance
The Guardian - US
6 min read
Thousands of flights delayed or canceled as snow sweeps Northeast
Airlines preemptively cancel flights to avoid cascading scheduling problems at airports
The Independent UK
4 min read
Rece Davis Took Clear Shot at Johnny Manziel Over Texas A&M ’College GameDay’ No-Show
The 'College GameDay' host isn't buying Manziel's excuse for missing his show appearance.
Sports Illustrated
3 min read
Fire rips through historic waterfront of Portland, Maine, sinking a boat and destroying buildings
Two firefighters suffered minor injuries but no members of the public were injured, officials said
The Independent UK
4 min read
Irish officials believed 9/11 would change how US politicians saw peace process
Irish officials believed the September 11 attacks would impact how US politicians viewed the Northern Ireland peace process.
Evening Standard
6 min read
Myanmar elections: voting begins under junta stranglehold with Aung San Suu Kyi banned
War with opposition groups means large areas are excluded from poll, while recent law prohibits criticising a process regarded internationally as a sham
The Guardian - UK
5 min read
Ukraine war live: Zelenskyy to meet Trump in Florida for peace talks after Russia intensifies strikes
Ukrainian president will meet US president at his Mar-a-Lago home later today for their first in person meeting since October
The Guardian - UK
10 min read
I pioneered machine teaching at Microsoft. Building AI agents is like building a basketball team, not drafting a player
We shouldn’t ask how much knowledge an agent can retain, but rather if it has had the opportunity to develop expertise by practicing as humans do.
Fortune
6 min read
The Next Market Collapse Will Be Quiet And That Is Exactly Why Investors Will Miss It
The next market collapse will start silently beneath the surface, and only investors who watch structure rather than headlines will see it coming
Barchart
8 min read
I Asked ChatGPT How To Cut My Monthly Bills: Here’s What It Said
Learn simple ways to save on subscriptions, utilities, groceries, and more with ChatGPT’s tips to lower your monthly bills quickly.
GOBankingRates
6 min read
15 Money Hacks for When Your Paycheck Can’t Cover Your Bills
It takes strategy, discipline and sacrifice, but the path to financial freedom is worth it. Here are 15 money hacks to help stretch your paycheck further.
GOBankingRates
9 min read
Are You Spending More Than You Realize Because of Invisible Fee Increases?
Your wallet may be under attack, and the culprit probably isn’t what you think. It’s not the big, obvious purchases that quietly drain your bank account, but the tiny charges that sneak in unnoticed, month after month, click after click. These costs don’t announce themselves with flashing lights or warning…
Everybody Loves Your Money
6 min read
4 Luxury Cars Poised for Price Drops in 2026 — Should You Wait?
While luxury vehicles in general are unlikely to offer deep discounts anytime soon, these four automobiles are poised for a possible deal if you're vigilant.
GOBankingRates
4 min read
Rachel Cruze: 7 Things You Forgot Were This Cheap in 1995
While your wallet is likely feeling the pain from more recent rising prices, you might be even more surprised by how much prices and incomes have changed.
GOBankingRates
5 min read
Women know they are being left behind at work, new report finds
More women are feeling ‘left out and less optimistic’ as U.S. workplaces are ‘deprioritizing’ their career advancement, a new report reveals
The Independent UK
6 min read
'Artificial stupidity' made AI trading bots spontaneously form cartels when left unsupervised, Wharton study reveals
AI bots told to act as trading agents in simulated markets engaged in pervasive collusion, raising new questions about how financial regulators have previously addressed this tech.
Fortune
8 min read
2025 Was the Record Year for Holiday Sales: Finelo Reviews How to Recover from Your Credit Card Hangover
Build your financial skills for 2026 with Finelo, and read on for four steps to help beat holiday spending anxiety.
International Business Times
8 min read
Alex Jones Turns Minnesota Somali Video Into a 'Taxpayer Mockery' Firestorm
Alex Jones sparks backlash after framing a viral Minnesota Somali video as 'taxpayer mockery', igniting a wider online firestorm.
International Business Times UK
5 min read
Billie Eilish and Jimmy Butler Rumoured Dating — Is This a Private Romance or a PR Storm Waiting to Explode?
Rumours link Billie Eilish and Jimmy Butler after reported sightings. No confirmation yet as online speculation and privacy concerns intensify.
International Business Times UK
5 min read
I Asked ChatGPT How To Catch Up on Retirement Fast in 2026 — Here’s Its Plan
Consulting ChatGPT gave me recommendations geared to specific ages, income levels and more, giving you a better idea of what might work for you.
GOBankingRates
5 min read
Jeffrey Epstein had ‘tapes in secret compartment’ at Bahamas pad that relate to Andrew Windsor, an FBI tip-off claims
The message was sent from an IP address in Norway in 2020
Evening Standard
4 min read
Russian official warns a banking crisis is possible amid nonpayments. 'I don’t want to think about a continuation of the war or an escalation'
Unpaid wages nearly tripled in October from a year ago to more than $27 million.
Fortune
3 min read
Behind the Redactions: Understanding the Protections for Survivors in the Epstein Files
Leah Sherman, senior producer and correspondent at Now This Impact, explains why the Department of Justice must redact survivor names in the Epstein files.
International Business Times UK
5 min read
Healthcare Providers Are Testing New “Convenience Charges”
Patients are saying they’re being charged new fees during routine medical visits. These charges often appear under vague labels like “convenience fee,” “facility charge,” or...
Saving Advice
7 min read
Epstein Survivor Mocked Trump's Christmas Message — 'Every Accusation Is a Confession'
Epstein survivor Marijke Chartouni responded to Donald Trump's Christmas message with a stark rebuke, saying 'every accusation is a confession,' amid renewed debate over released Epstein files.
International Business Times UK
6 min read
Trump's Administration Labelled 'Cruel' as ICE Prepares to House 80,000 Immigrants in Warehouses
Exclusive investigation into ICE's draft plan to convert industrial warehouses to detain up to 80,000 immigrants amid record-high detention figures.
International Business Times UK
6 min read
The ascendant San Antonio Spurs are the gift the NBA needed
San Antonio’s takedown of Oklahoma City has revived drama, rivalry and joy in an NBA season that badly needed all three
The Guardian - US
8 min read
‘It brings you closer to the natural world’: the rise of the Merlin birdsong identifying app
Merlin has been trained to identify the songs of more than 1,300 bird species around the world
The Guardian - UK
6 min read
People don’t know how much sugar they eat. ‘Healthy’ buzzwords don’t help
Eating excess sugar is linked to heart disease
The Independent UK
5 min read
AI is getting better and better at generating faces — but you can train to spot the fakes
Even the most skilled face recognizers are duped by AI-generated faces, a new study finds. But they can improve with training.
LiveScience
6 min read
‘I Die In That Movie.' I Did Not Have Seth Rogen And Aziz Ansari Reminiscing About This Is The End To Keanu Reeves On My 2025 Bingo Card
Like, woah!
Cinemablend
3 min read
After Chevy Chase Reveals He Spent Part Of 2021 In Coma Due To Heart Issues, His Absence From SNL50 Hits Different
This adds a new layer to the situation.
Cinemablend
3 min read
94 Pics People Just Had To Take At Walmart Or Else Nobody Would Believe What They Saw
For many Americans, Walmart is just a store. For everyone else, it’s an ongoing social experiment that happens to sell groceries. From questionable fashion choices to scenes that defy explanation, each image is a reminder that Walmart operates by its own rules.
Bored Panda
12 min read
Miles Teller has wife’s wedding dress that was lost in fire remade for Christmas
The couple lost their home in the Palisades during the wildfires that ravaged Los Angeles in January.
Evening Standard
3 min read
Where David Spade And Eddie Murphy Stand Years After That SNL Diss: ‘I Did Feel A Little Guilty About It’
Water under the bridge?
Cinemablend
3 min read
The Stranger Things creators clear up what just happened with Nancy and Jonathan
Is there heartbreak in Hawkins? The Duffer Brothers weigh in on what just happened
Total Film
2 min read
Photoshop Fail: Jennifer Lopez's Christmas Selfie Goes Viral After Fans Spot Warped Phone
Jennifer Lopez's Christmas selfie sparked laughs over a warped iPhone and ignited discussions on ageing pressures for women in Hollywood.
International Business Times UK
4 min read
Australia makes list of 2025's costliest climate events
From catastrophic wildfires in Los Angeles to devastating floods in Asia, it's been a tough year of climate extremes and their economic burdens.
AAP
4 min read
The Creeping Weed That Spreads Faster Than Crabgrass
In the quiet corners of suburban lawns, a silent invader is wreaking havoc faster than most homeowners can react. Unlike the notorious crabgrass, which announces its presence with obvious tufts and yellowing patches, this stealthy weed creeps along with alarming speed, leaving no blade of grass untouched.
Frugal Gardening
6 min read
Taiwan Earthquake: Powerful 7.0 Magnitude Tremor Rocks Island's Northeast Coast
A magnitude 6.1 earthquake has struck southeastern Taiwan, shaking buildings in Taipei. TSMC reports no evacuations and the National Fire Agency confirms no damage.
International Business Times UK
4 min read
US New Year Travel Alert: How Could Severe Winter Weather Hit Millions of Americans?
Severe winter weather could disrupt US New Year travel, with snow and ice threatening flights, roads and millions of holiday journeys.
International Business Times UK
4 min read
Southern California records its wettest Christmas Eve and Day ever
At least three people were killed due to storm-related incidents this week
The Independent UK
4 min read
US voters linking climate crisis to rising bills despite Trump’s ‘green scam’ claims
New polling shows 65% of registered US voters believe global heating is affecting cost of living
The Guardian - US
6 min read
California storm eases but flooding and avalanche risks remain high
Powerful weather system brought Los Angeles its wettest Christmas in 54 years, killing two people and prompting evacuation warnings in the mountains.
Euronews
2 min read
Weather tracker: Deep freeze grips Canada as US records warmest Christmas
Temperatures plunge below -50C in the Yukon, while swaths of US experience springlike weather
The Guardian - UK
3 min read
Virginia offshore wind developer sues over Trump administration order halting projects
The developers of a Virginia offshore wind project are asking a federal judge to block a Trump administration order that halted construction of their project, along with four others, over national security concerns
The Independent UK
3 min read
‘It’s the wildest place I have walked’: new national park will join up Chile’s 2,800km wildlife corridor
Government poised to officially protect 200,000 hectares of remote Patagonian coastline and forest
The Guardian - UK
6 min read
New Drone Strike Targets Public Office In Sinaloa As Explosive Attacks By Cartels Surge
A new drone attack took place at a city hall warehouse in Sinaloa as such attacks by criminal organizations surge in Mexico, according to a new report.
Latin Times
2 min read
Maduro Regime Taking Advantage Of U.S. Tensions To Crack Down On Dissent: Report
The Maduro regime is taking advantage of escalating tensions with the United States to further crack down on dissent, according to a new report.
Latin Times
3 min read
Sinaloa Cartel Leaders Put Behind Bars As Mexican Forces Close In On 'El Chapo's' Sons Still On The Run
The father and brother-in-law of Ivan Archivaldo Guzman Salazar, a son of "El Chapo" Guzman and leader of the Sinaloa Cartel, have been put in pre-trial detention after being detained by Mexican forces this week.
Latin Times
3 min read
U.S. Military Reportedly Calls Elite Force To Board Tanker Defying Seizure Attempts
The U.S. is beefing up its military presence in the Caribbean further to board a tanker linked to Venezuela and Iran as part of its blockade of sanctioned vessels heading in and out of the South American country.
Latin Times
3 min read
Alleged Jalisco Cartel Members Threaten Mexican Police With 'Bombing' Them For Supporting a Rivaling Organization
Alleged members of the Jalisco Cartel (CJNG) posted a video threatening Mexican police officers with "bombing" them for supporting another criminal organization, according to a new report.
Latin Times
3 min read
Father And Son Plead Guilty To Trying To Smuggle Hundreds Of Weapons Into Mexico
A father and son pleaded guilty to attempting to smuggle hundreds of weapons and a cache of ammunition into Mexico, according to a new report.
Latin Times
3 min read
France: les vols de biens culturels dans les églises en hausse en 2025
En France, il n’y a pas que le célèbre musée du Louvre qui se fait dérober du mobilier culturel. Trois hommes ont été condamnés vendredi 26 décembre à de la prison ferme ou à du sursis pour une trentaine de vols dans des églises du nord et de l’est du…
Radio France Internationale (Français)
2 min read
Thai and Cambodian top diplomats meet in China to solidify ceasefire
Top diplomats from Thailand and Cambodia have begun talks in China to address their border dispute
The Independent UK
3 min read
Film location scout draws songwriting inspiration from dramatic Irish landscapes
Robbie Boake toured the island of Ireland for a decade hunting suitable locations for Game Of Thrones.
Evening Standard
4 min read
Russian submarines ‘shadowed spy ship’ as it mapped UK undersea gas link
A Russian submarine was discovered escorting the Yantar while it examined a gas pipeline running between Britain and Ireland last November
Evening Standard
9 min read
Australia weighs deploying army to protect Jewish sites after Bondi attack
Premier Chris Minns says New South Wales deploying armed police for New Year’s Eve celebrations in Sydney
The Independent UK
4 min read
TM Fieldhouse Shooting Updates Reveal How Suspects Opened Fire During Crowded Youth Party
TM Fieldhouse shooting updates after gunfire erupts inside a packed youth event. Police confirm two suspects were involved and no bystanders were injured.
International Business Times UK
4 min read
Red alert for British holiday hotspot as floods hit Spain’s Costa del Sol
Costa del Sol battered by torrential rain as floodwaters rise 'several metres' in some areas
Evening Standard
2 min read
‘Of course he abused pupils’: ex-Dulwich teacher speaks out about Farage racism claims
Exclusive: Chloë Deakin tells how she wrote to Dulwich college master to argue against Farage’s nomination as prefect
The Guardian - UK
19 min read
Inflatable frogs and ice scrapers: nine innovative ways Americans protested against Trump in 2025
Historically, when organizers have used tactical innovation, movement activity has peaked
The Guardian - US
8 min read
Longtime Friend and Right-Hand Man of Sinaloa Cartel's 'Chapitos' Leader Killed in Mexico City
Óscar Noé Medina González, also known as "El Panu" was also a key figure in Los Chapitos' drug trafficking operations, including its expansion of fentanyl distribution in Mexico and the United States.
Latin Times
4 min read
Explosion Fear as Gas Leak Shuts Down I-5 and Forces Castaic Indoors
The Castaic gas leak led to a major explosion, closing the 5 Freeway and prompting a shelter-in-place order across parts of Los Angeles County.
International Business Times UK
4 min read
Trump's Cabinet of main characters
Even the bureaucrats are dressed for action.
Axios
5 min read
Iran President Masoud Pezeshkian: 'We Are in a Full-Fledged War with America, Israel and Europe'
Iran President Masoud Pezeshkian spoke in an in-depth interview with Khamenei.ir that the US, Israel and Europe are waging war against his country.
International Business Times UK
6 min read
Maduro Regime Releases Dozens Of Detainees As U.S. Escalates Pressure On Venezuela
As of Dec. 15, Foro Penal had recorded 902 political prisoners in Venezuela, noting that since 2014 the organization has documented 18,612 people arrested by Maduro's government on similar grounds.
Latin Times
4 min read
Racist AI content is spreading fast — and swaying political opinions
Fake content is influencing how people see government programs, race, and potentially even elections.
Axios
4 min read
Harlem civil rights museum highlights the North's forgotten history
The Urban Civil Rights Museum will be New York City's first museum dedicated to the civil rights movement and focused on the North.
Axios
4 min read
Judge Blocks ICE Arrests at Immigration Hearings in Some Areas Of California
Beginning in May, reports from across the country described Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents waiting in courthouse hallways and arresting people as they exited their hearings.
Latin Times
5 min read
Stephen Miller Says Undocumented Immigrants 'Had No Due Process Entering the Country' and Don't Deserve It in Removal
White House Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller said in a video that went viral on Friday that undocumented immigrants are not entitled to due process protections when being removed from the United States
Latin Times
4 min read
Jasmine Crockett Questions Accuracy of Trump Border Data, Says Administation 'Has Not Been the Most Honest'
Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-Texas) said she doubts the accuracy of immigration data reported by President Donald Trump's administration
Latin Times
3 min read
Discrimination and Defamation Claim Stemming from Firing Based on Allegedly Racist Conduct Can Go Forward
Birch v. John Muir Health, decided Tuesday by California Court of Appeal Justice Carin Fujisaki, joined by Alison Tucher &… The post Discrimination and Defamation Claim Stemming from Firing Based on Allegedly Racist Conduct Can Go Forward appeared first on Reason.com.
Reason
12 min read
Venezuelan Regime Sets 20-Year Prison Terms for Those Promoting 'Piracy and Blockades' As U.S. Escalates Pressure
Venezuela's National Assembly, controlled by allies of Nicolás Maduro, approved legislation this week establishing prison sentences of up to 20 years for individuals who promote, support or finance acts described by the government as "piracy" or economic blockades against the country.
Latin Times
4 min read
The great unchurching of America
A seismic shift in religion is upon U.S.
Axios
5 min read
Joe Rogan Pushes Back on U.S. Action Against Venezuela: 'I Don't Think Anybody's Going to Really Support That'
Joe Rogan questioned the Trump administration's posture toward Venezuela and the prospect of military conflict during the latest episode of The Joe Rogan Experience.
Latin Times
3 min read
Trump's Oil Seizure Rhetoric in Venezuela Fits Broader Pattern of 'Resource Imperialism,' Analysts Claim
The president has previously argued that the U.S. should have taken Iraq's oil after the 2003 invasion, telling ABC News in 2015, "You win the war and you take it"
Latin Times
4 min read
The year in patriarchy: Taylor Swift’s engagement, Trump 2.0 and the Epstein files
The year 2025 saw a Swift engagement, a rapid rollback of rights and a slow release of the heavily redacted Epstein files
The Guardian - US
7 min read
Through the lens of history, Trump’s legacy will be more of a blotch than a Maga masterpiece
Take this hopeful thought into 2026: the tyrants we endure always falter, and their ‘seismic’ upheavals are usually false dawns, says Guardian foreign affairs commentator Simon Tisdall
The Guardian - UK
7 min read
Need cheering up after a terrible year? I may have just the story you’re looking for
A single act of kindness reminded me that, despite so much evidence to the contrary, the better angels of our nature are not necessarily doomed, says Guardian columnist Martin Kettle
The Guardian - UK
6 min read
The hill I will die on: Faux Cyrillic is a load of old crдp
To the designers of film posters, I suppose it looks cleverly exotic – but there are 250 million readers of Cyrillic globally, and its misuse grinds our gears, says comedian and author Viv Groskop
The Guardian - UK
5 min read
Trump is shamelessly covering America in his name
Using the presidency as a branding opportunity, Trump is slapping his name on buildings, monuments and projects
The Guardian - US
7 min read
Zelensky still has cards to play in Trump’s Ukraine poker game
THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: As Trump talks peace deals and Putin digs in, Zelensky is playing a subtler game. His proposal for a referendum on Ukraine’s borders could reshape the negotiations – and expose who is really serious about ending the war
The Independent UK
6 min read
The hill I will die on: Online shops, please, I beg – stop with endless post-purchase emails
You really want me to review my buy? Yes, it was fine. But that is where I would like our relationship to end, says comedian Athena Kugblenu
The Guardian - UK
3 min read
A conversation between Joe Rogan and Mel Gibson summed up 2025 for me – and not in a good way
From merrily dismissing climate science, to promoting irresponsible health claims, the podcast was an unintentional warning for our times, says Guardian columnist George Monbiot
The Guardian - UK
6 min read
The shocking brutality behind Gaza’s crumbling ceasefire
THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: The purported cessation in hostilities on 10 October has not stopped the slaughter in the war-torn region, where 400 Palestinians have been killed since – but the promise of peace, however flawed, must not be allowed to fail
The Independent UK
5 min read
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 justice
The Guardian - UK
7 min read
Top 5 Best 'Pokemon' ROM Hacks With Incredible Post-Game Content
These Pokémon games don't end after the credits. Check these Pokémon fan games and ROM hacks that give you endless challenges in the post-game.
Player One
4 min read
'Mobile Legends: Bang Bang' December 2025 Update: Here are the Best Assassin Heroes
After reading this, you will know why Yi Sun-shin, Hayabusa, and Julian are dominating MLBB meta with powerful reworks, safer playstyles, and deadly snowball potential.
Player One
4 min read
85 Years Ago, An Iconic Horror Franchise Gave Up On Being Scary
A vanishing dame? Now we’ve heard everything.
Inverse
5 min read
Christian Pulisic Caught up in Sydney Sweeney Dating Chaos After Unverified Rumours Explode
Rumours linking Christian Pulisic to Sydney Sweeney are spreading fast online, despite no confirmation from either side. What's behind the buzz.
International Business Times UK
5 min read
Brigitte Bardot was a zeitgeist-force and France’s most sensational export
Bardot titillated the world for five decades, but the controversy and voyeurism surrounding her shouldn’t overshadow an intriguing film career
The Guardian - UK
7 min read
Billie Eilish and Jimmy Butler Rumoured Dating — Is This a Private Romance or a PR Storm Waiting to Explode?
Rumours link Billie Eilish and Jimmy Butler after reported sightings. No confirmation yet as online speculation and privacy concerns intensify.
International Business Times UK
5 min read
In Pictures: Cinema superstar who quit acting to pursue controversial causes
Brigitte Bardot earned worldwide fame as one of the most recognisable faces of post-war cinema before embracing causes such as animal rights.
Evening Standard
3 min read
'Mobile Legends: Bang Bang' December 2025 Update: Here are the Best Fighter Heroes
Here, we will find out why Lapu-Lapu, Fredrinn, and Badang are ruling the MLBB meta with insane sustain, utility, and game-changing crowd control in ranked matches.
Player One
3 min read
Brigitte Bardot dies: French film icon and 1960s sex symbol passes away aged 91 in Saint-Tropez
It is believed Bardot died weeks after undergoing surgery and battling a sudden illness
Evening Standard
4 min read
Brigitte Bardot, French screen legend, dies aged 91
Emmanuel Macron leads tributes to celebrated sex symbol who later embraced animal rights activism and an increasingly controversial political stance
The Guardian - UK
7 min read
Timeless Winter Fashion Guide: Essential Pieces for Cold Weather Style
Upgrade your cold weather style with must-have winter wardrobe essentials. Learn how to create timeless winter fashion that stays chic season after season.
Fashion Times
8 min read
Fine Gold Rings, the Quiet Luxury Shaping Modern Fashion
Fine gold rings are at the forefront of modern fashion's quiet luxury shift, blending timeless elegance, versatility, and effortless everyday wear.
Fashion Times
6 min read
My daughter is leaving for university. How can I support her – and cope with the loss?
It might seem like all gains for her and all losses for you, but it’s really the start of an exciting new chapter in your relationship
The Guardian - UK
5 min read
Soak it up: everything science taught us about health and wellness in 2025
Do hot baths improve endurance? Will creatine bolster your brain power? Does pickle juice prevent cramp? Here’s what we learned about living well this year
The Guardian - UK
10 min read
The moment I knew: my grandmother told me I’d know my life partner instantly. She was right
First it was Sean’s voice that resonated with Philip Channells. After an evening together, their connection was transcendent
The Guardian - AU
4 min read
How Fashion Trends on Social Media Go Viral Through TikTok Fashion and Instagram Style Trends
See how data and algorithms influence fashion trends on social media, turning TikTok fashion and Instagram style trends into global movements.
Fashion Times
8 min read
Taxpayer to cover damage of up to £800m to Bayeux Tapestry on visit to UK
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The Independent UK
1 min read
Taylor Swift Fashion Decoded: How Eras Tour Outfits Redefined Pop Star Style Influence
Learn why Taylor Swift fashion remains influential as Eras Tour outfits continue to shape pop star style influence and fan culture.
Fashion Times
7 min read
Capsule Wardrobe Guide: How Many Pieces Do You Really Need for a Minimalist, Sustainable Closet?
Reimagine your wardrobe with this capsule guide. Learn how many pieces you truly need, embrace a minimalist wardrobe, and implement sustainable fashion tips effortlessly.
Fashion Times
8 min read
Rihanna Maternity Style and the New Era of Celebrity Pregnancy Fashion Innovation
Rihanna's maternity style redefined celebrity pregnancy fashion, showing how fashion innovation can celebrate and empower expectant mothers.
Fashion Times
7 min read
Hydration Benefits: How Water, Electrolyte Balance, and Dehydration Symptoms Affect Energy and Performance
Discover how proper hydration supports energy, focus, and performance. Learn key hydration benefits, dehydration symptoms, and the importance of maintaining healthy electrolyte balance daily.
Medical Daily
11 min read
Flu Season 2026 Warning: How Cold Weather Sickness Accelerates Influenza Spread
Cold weather strengthens flu transmission. Learn why influenza spreads faster in winter and how to protect yourself during flu season 2026 with science-backed insights.
Medical Daily
8 min read
Alert as three hospitalised with Legionnaires' disease
An outbreak of Legionnaires' disease linked to a busy CBD has prompted a warning for others to be alert for signs of the severe respiratory illness.
AAP
2 min read
UK is ‘unwelcoming’ and ‘racist’ for overseas NHS health workers, warns top doctor
Leader of Britain’s medics warned the NHS ‘could quite easily fall over’ due to exodus
The Independent UK
4 min read
Midwives call for limits on ‘dangerously long’ working hours putting mothers and babies at risk
14,000 sign petition calling for legal restrictions on midwives’ working hours
The Independent UK
8 min read
This is how an expert coach builds the type of strength that makes you “feel like you can handle anything”
If you’re planning on getting fit in January, get the most out of it your training time by following these four phases
Fit & Well
4 min read
NHS board apologises after ‘wrongful release’ of body discovered after cremation
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde confirmed a full investigation is now under way into the incident at the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital.
Evening Standard
3 min read
19 states sue to block Kennedy's plan to curb trans care
The lawsuit says Kennedy exceeded his legal authority.
Axios
2 min read
Can’t get enough protein? Boost your intake with these six easy food swaps suggested by a nutrition expert
Food swapping is the easiest way to get more protein into your diet
Fit & Well
4 min read
Long-Term Safety of Intermittent Fasting 16:8: Key Benefits and Hidden Fasting Side Effects
Intermittent fasting benefits are clear in short-term studies, but long-term research on the 16:8 method shows possible fasting side effects that call for caution.
Medical Daily
7 min read
Chelsea Consider Signing Out of Favour No. 10—Report
The attacking midfielder moved for £30 million in the summer but has barely played.
Sports Illustrated
4 min read
F1 2025 recap: Carlos Sainz shines despite move to the midfield
After a rough start at Williams in the early rounds of 2025, Sainz rebuilt his - and the team's - standing in Formula 1
Motorsport
3 min read
What was the biggest heartbreak of F1 2025?
The 2025 Formula 1 season was filled with meteoric highs, as well as a handful of crushing lows
Autosport
6 min read
‘Quite Clear’—Antoine Semenyo Transfer Stance Laid Out by Bournemouth Boss
The Ghanaian is one of the Premier League’s hottest properties.
Sports Illustrated
4 min read
‘Confirmed’—Man Utd Receive ‘Official Offer’ for Joshua Zirkzee
The Red Devils are thought to have mapped out a timeline for Zirkzee’s exit.
Sports Illustrated
4 min read
‘Have to Accept It’—Florian Wirtz Reacts to Long Overdue First Liverpool Goal
It was a moment manager Arne Slot had seen coming for a number of weeks.
Sports Illustrated
5 min read
'They Wanted to Meet Willie': Willie Nelson Once Got a Ride From the Hells Angels to a Gig:
Nelson's long-time harmonic player, Mickey Raphael, recalls the time that Willie Nelson got a ride to a concert venue with the notorious Hells Angels biker club.
RideApart
3 min read
Dakar 2026: Full route, schedule and marathon stage details
Here’s everything you need to know about Dakar 2026, including the full route and schedule for the two-week rally-raid
Autosport
4 min read
Giannis Defends Controversial Late-Game Windmill Slam: 'We're 11th in the East'
Antetokounmpo returned on Saturday night and led the Bucks to a much-needed win.
Sports Illustrated
2 min read
Transfer Rumors: Man Utd Rival Liverpool for Barcola; Chelsea’s Bellingham Swap Deal
Marc Guéhi, Leon Goretzka, Ethan Nwaneri, Vinicius Junior and Vitinha all feature in the gossip.
Sports Illustrated
5 min read
Tesla Will Charge You $150 If You Puke In A Robotaxi
Tesla has announced a new set of fees for spilling food, staining the interior, or any messes that require cleaning up after a rider in its fleet of Robotaxis.
InsideEVs
3 min read
Hyundai's Next Act: Raising Its Autonomous Driving Game
The Korean automaker makes some of the best EVs you can buy today. Now, closing the gap with Waymo has become 'a top priority.'
InsideEVs
4 min read
Meet The Affordable EV Beating Tesla And BYD At Their Own Game
Geely’s Xingyuan EV has rocked China’s electric vehicle sales charts in a short period, outselling even the Tesla Model Y and BYD Seagull.
InsideEVs
5 min read
The 2026 Volvo EX30 Is Better Than Ever. But It's Not The Best EV On That Platform
The smallest variant of Geely's SEA platform can produce wildly different results. Here's how Volvo's EX30 stacks up.
InsideEVs
8 min read
How Las Vegas police ended up with a fleet of free Tesla Cybertrucks
Mysterious donors gave a fleet of 10 of the vehicles – which have had a number of recalls – to the police earlier this year
The Guardian - US
8 min read
Why This 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 Needs A New Battery: P1AA700 Issue Explained
Some early-model 2025 Ioniq 5s may experience charging issues. Don't worry, though: The fix is usually a free battery replacement.
InsideEVs
4 min read
I Tried Mercedes' New In-Car AI Assistant. Then I Was Sad To Give It Up
The new Mercedes CLA-Class features an AI-powered, voice-controlled MBUX Virtual Assistant. Here's why it's more useful than you'd think.
InsideEVs
5 min read
Here’s The Nissan Ariya Facelift That Won’t Reach The U.S.
The electric crossover from Nissan has a new face that ditches the faux grille and multiple improvements throughout, including Google-based infotainment.
InsideEVs
3 min read
How to defeat Simon the Divergent Star in 'Clair Obscur: Expedition 33'
'Clair Obscur: Expedition 33' won Game of the Year at The Game Awards this year, and to celebrate, Sandfall Interactive dropped a sizeable new update. The expansion includes a new endgame boss that is by far one of the toughest fights in the game.
Inverse
3 min read
Tesla, Waymo, Slate's Affordable Truck And Beyond: The 10 Biggest EV Stories Of 2025
On the final Plugged-In Podcast of 2025: We recap the biggest stories in a wild year in the EV space, from the new Tesla Model Y to Rivian and Waymo and more.
InsideEVs
2 min read
Space debris: will it take a catastrophe for nations to take the issue seriously?
When a piece of debris hits another object in space, it can also create more space debris, adding to the problem.
Space
7 min read
The best sci-fi movies of 2025. ranked
Spike your eggnog and relax with our list of the finest flicks of the year about invasive AI, soaring superheroes, and Lovecraftian horrors.
Space
12 min read
The 12 biggest space stories of 2025 — according to you
It's the 12 days of Spacemas, fa la la la la la la la la (sorry).
Space
12 min read
Dark matter may be made of pieces of giant, exotic objects — and astronomers think they know how to look for them
Searches for dark matter particles have come up empty so far, driving theorists to get more creative with their ideas.
Space
4 min read
Most normal matter in the universe isn't found in planets, stars or galaxies – an astronomer explains where it's distributed
While space is often referred to as a vacuum, it isn't completely empty.
Space
7 min read
Archaeologists uncover Bronze Age Chinese secret to brewing red rice wine
Rice wine was consumed ceremonially by Mogou people in second millennium BC
The Independent UK
3 min read
The best sci-fi and space games of 2025, ranked
As another year comes to an end, we sit down and collect our thoughts on the best sci-fi and space video games of 2025.
Space
12 min read
Longtime United Launch Alliance CEO Tory Bruno resigns from space company. 'Finished the mission I came to do.'
After nearly 12 years leading the United Launch Alliance (ULA), its chief Tory Bruno is stepping down from the U.S. rocket launch provider to pursue "another opportunity," the company announced this week.
Space
2 min read
Space Force Guardians show off shiny new duds | Space photo of the day for Dec. 26, 2025
It marks the first time newly commissioned Space Force Guardians have graduated Officer Training School (OTS) wearing this uniform.
Space
3 min read
See the moon shine with Saturn in the southern sky after sunset Dec. 26
Don't miss the moon cozy up to Saturn on Dec. 26.
Space
3 min read
‘It brings you closer to the natural world’: the rise of the Merlin birdsong identifying app
Merlin has been trained to identify the songs of more than 1,300 bird species around the world
The Guardian - UK
6 min read
London Eye architect proposes 14-mile tidal power station off Somerset coast
West Somerset Lagoon would harness renewable energy for UK’s AI boom – and create ‘iconic’ arc around Bristol Channel
The Guardian - UK
5 min read
‘Ghost resorts’: as hundreds of ski slopes lie abandoned, will nature reclaim the Alps?
With the snow line edging higher, 186 French ski resorts have shut, while global heating threatens dozens more
The Guardian - UK
10 min read
Australia makes list of 2025's costliest climate events
From catastrophic wildfires in Los Angeles to devastating floods in Asia, it's been a tough year of climate extremes and their economic burdens.
AAP
4 min read
Defunding fungi: US’s living library of ‘vital ecosystem engineers’ is in danger of closing
These fungi boost plant growth and restore depleted ecosystems, but federal funding for a library housing them has been cut – and it may be forced to close
The Guardian - US
11 min read
Push to enshrine Pacific gender lens on COP31 agenda
Pacific women are facing compounding pressures from climate change-fuelled droughts and floods, sparking calls for more gender-specific adaptation resources.
AAP
4 min read
From gifts that last to sustainable swaps, how we’re encouraging more thoughtful spending
In this week’s newsletter: as we head into 2026, we’ll be testing products to help you cut waste and lighten your load on the planet
The Guardian - UK
4 min read
Living on the edge: what young people in England told us about life on the coast
As part of the Guardian’s Against the tide series, readers aged 18 to 30 share what they love about living in their coastal town, the challenges and why they often choose to leave
The Guardian - UK
7 min read
Four species, 160 days, 50,000 images: meet the photographer dedicated to showing the lovable side of flying foxes
Doug Gimesy’s extreme close-ups of ‘sky puppies’ are designed to trigger an emotional response that endears people to the ‘wrongly vilified’ mammals
The Guardian - AU
6 min read
First of nine new river walks in England announced for north-west
Mersey Valley Way takes in Manchester and Stockport on its 13-mile route with other walks to be identified in 2026
The Guardian - UK
3 min read
Soukya, Bangalore: My transformational week at Queen Camilla's favourite wellness retreat
Camilla has visited the ayurvedic centre seven times and always requests a nightly mud bath. Could Soukya revive Victoria Moss’s flagging spirits?
Evening Standard
9 min read
Why the Maldives is the best place to test the blue mind theory
The Blue Prescription spa programme at the Ritz Carlton Maldives harnesses the health benefits of water. Angelina Villa-Clarke dives in
Evening Standard
8 min read
11 of the UK’s best winter walks – all ending at a cosy pub
Too much turkey and Baileys? Blow away the Christmas cobwebs on one of our rambles. And if that doesn’t work, they all end at a pub for a hair of the dog
The Guardian - UK
29 min read
Villa Làrio: a peaceful boutique on the spectacular shore of Lake Como
Jonathan Prynn checks into a splendid palazzo — with views of George Clooney’s pad across the water
Evening Standard
6 min read
75 years of Club Med: Revisiting the original all-inclusive — this time with my own kids
The charm — and convenience — of an all-inclusive should not be under-estimated, says Samantha Simmonds
Evening Standard
7 min read
‘Emerge from misty woods above a sea of clouds’: readers’ favourite UK winter walks
Readers revel in winter light, wildlife spectacles and cosy pubs from Norfolk to Northumberland
The Guardian - UK
7 min read
The best reading retreats to book for 2026: from Portugal to Perthshire
Yachts in Ibiza, villas in the Loire Valley... it’s never been more luxurious to escape on a reading holiday
Evening Standard
6 min read
Amanyara and Amanera are the ultimate dynamic duo in Caribbean luxury
If you’re looking for a luxurious island escape, here two that will make you a willing cast away
Evening Standard
11 min read
‘It’s a social hub more than a pub’: Scottish community reopens its local inn just in time for Christmas
As pubs nationwide buckle under soaring costs, one Argyll village spent three years buying and restoring theirs – and has ambitious plans for the future
The Guardian - UK
6 min read
A tent, an electric stove and -40C temperatures: the chefs who cook ‘on ice’ in Antarctica
During the southernmost continent’s darkest, coldest days, scientists and researchers turn to food for comfort
The Guardian - AU
6 min read