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UK ready to 'tighten chokehold' on Russia's shadow fleet
The foreign secretary promised more "assertive action" to tackle sanction-busting oil tankers in Russia’s shadow fleet.
The foreign secretary promised more "assertive action" to tackle sanction-busting oil tankers in Russia’s shadow fleet.
January 14, 2026 at 10:48 PM
UK ready to 'tighten chokehold' on Russia's shadow fleet
The foreign secretary promised more "assertive action" to tackle sanction-busting oil tankers in Russia’s shadow fleet.
The foreign secretary promised more "assertive action" to tackle sanction-busting oil tankers in Russia’s shadow fleet.
Denmark warns of 'fundamental disagreement' after White House talks on Greenland
There was no major breakthrough during the meeting, and President Trump reiterated his interest in acquiring the island shortly afterwards.
There was no major breakthrough during the meeting, and President Trump reiterated his interest in acquiring the island shortly afterwards.
January 14, 2026 at 10:48 PM
Denmark warns of 'fundamental disagreement' after White House talks on Greenland
There was no major breakthrough during the meeting, and President Trump reiterated his interest in acquiring the island shortly afterwards.
There was no major breakthrough during the meeting, and President Trump reiterated his interest in acquiring the island shortly afterwards.
Reeves doesn't rule out wider business rates support across hospitality
Chancellor says support for pubs is on its way and leaves the door open for further tweaks to business rates changes
Chancellor says support for pubs is on its way and leaves the door open for further tweaks to business rates changes
January 14, 2026 at 9:40 PM
Reeves doesn't rule out wider business rates support across hospitality
Chancellor says support for pubs is on its way and leaves the door open for further tweaks to business rates changes
Chancellor says support for pubs is on its way and leaves the door open for further tweaks to business rates changes
Trump administration pauses immigrant visa processing for 75 countries
The pause starting on 21 January will bar foreign nationals who "would take welfare and public benefits".
The pause starting on 21 January will bar foreign nationals who "would take welfare and public benefits".
January 14, 2026 at 9:40 PM
Trump administration pauses immigrant visa processing for 75 countries
The pause starting on 21 January will bar foreign nationals who "would take welfare and public benefits".
The pause starting on 21 January will bar foreign nationals who "would take welfare and public benefits".
TGI Fridays closes 16 UK stores, with 456 job losses
The UK restaurant chain's remaining 33 restaurants will stay open after a rescue deal was reached.
The UK restaurant chain's remaining 33 restaurants will stay open after a rescue deal was reached.
January 14, 2026 at 8:41 PM
TGI Fridays closes 16 UK stores, with 456 job losses
The UK restaurant chain's remaining 33 restaurants will stay open after a rescue deal was reached.
The UK restaurant chain's remaining 33 restaurants will stay open after a rescue deal was reached.
Starlink reportedly made free in Iran - but protesters are taking huge risks by using it
The satellite technology has become a vital communications lifeline after the government shut down the internet last week.
The satellite technology has become a vital communications lifeline after the government shut down the internet last week.
January 14, 2026 at 8:41 PM
Starlink reportedly made free in Iran - but protesters are taking huge risks by using it
The satellite technology has become a vital communications lifeline after the government shut down the internet last week.
The satellite technology has become a vital communications lifeline after the government shut down the internet last week.
France bans 10 British 'far-right activists' over anti-migrant activity
French officials said actions by members of the Raise the Colours group were likely to cause public disorder.
French officials said actions by members of the Raise the Colours group were likely to cause public disorder.
January 14, 2026 at 7:34 PM
France bans 10 British 'far-right activists' over anti-migrant activity
French officials said actions by members of the Raise the Colours group were likely to cause public disorder.
French officials said actions by members of the Raise the Colours group were likely to cause public disorder.
US and UK pulling some personnel from Qatar military base
US officials say it is a "precautionary measure" and comes as Donald Trump weighs up whether to take action against Iran.
US officials say it is a "precautionary measure" and comes as Donald Trump weighs up whether to take action against Iran.
January 14, 2026 at 7:34 PM
US and UK pulling some personnel from Qatar military base
US officials say it is a "precautionary measure" and comes as Donald Trump weighs up whether to take action against Iran.
US officials say it is a "precautionary measure" and comes as Donald Trump weighs up whether to take action against Iran.
Mahmood has no confidence in police chief after Israeli fan ban
West Midlands Police apologises for errors, but makes no comment on its chief constable's future.
West Midlands Police apologises for errors, but makes no comment on its chief constable's future.
January 14, 2026 at 6:59 PM
Mahmood has no confidence in police chief after Israeli fan ban
West Midlands Police apologises for errors, but makes no comment on its chief constable's future.
West Midlands Police apologises for errors, but makes no comment on its chief constable's future.
Swiss regions ban pyrotechnics after ski bar fire
The blaze is believed to have started when sparklers attached to champagne bottles set foam padding on the ceiling alight.
The blaze is believed to have started when sparklers attached to champagne bottles set foam padding on the ceiling alight.
January 14, 2026 at 6:59 PM
Swiss regions ban pyrotechnics after ski bar fire
The blaze is believed to have started when sparklers attached to champagne bottles set foam padding on the ceiling alight.
The blaze is believed to have started when sparklers attached to champagne bottles set foam padding on the ceiling alight.
South East Water licence to be reviewed after chaos
Thousands of people across Kent and Sussex have been facing water issues for days.
Thousands of people across Kent and Sussex have been facing water issues for days.
January 14, 2026 at 5:55 PM
South East Water licence to be reviewed after chaos
Thousands of people across Kent and Sussex have been facing water issues for days.
Thousands of people across Kent and Sussex have been facing water issues for days.
Italian influencer Chiara Ferragni cleared of cake fraud
Chiara Ferragni had been accused of misleading consumers in her promotion of Christmas cakes and Easter eggs.
Chiara Ferragni had been accused of misleading consumers in her promotion of Christmas cakes and Easter eggs.
January 14, 2026 at 5:55 PM
Italian influencer Chiara Ferragni cleared of cake fraud
Chiara Ferragni had been accused of misleading consumers in her promotion of Christmas cakes and Easter eggs.
Chiara Ferragni had been accused of misleading consumers in her promotion of Christmas cakes and Easter eggs.
Actor John Alford jailed for sex assaults on teens
The former London's Burning and Grange Hill star is sentenced at St Albans Crown Court.
The former London's Burning and Grange Hill star is sentenced at St Albans Crown Court.
January 14, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Actor John Alford jailed for sex assaults on teens
The former London's Burning and Grange Hill star is sentenced at St Albans Crown Court.
The former London's Burning and Grange Hill star is sentenced at St Albans Crown Court.
It Ends With Us author Colleen Hoover reveals 'successful' cancer surgery
The best-selling author says she has also been undergoing radiotherapy and is "doing much better".
The best-selling author says she has also been undergoing radiotherapy and is "doing much better".
January 14, 2026 at 5:00 PM
It Ends With Us author Colleen Hoover reveals 'successful' cancer surgery
The best-selling author says she has also been undergoing radiotherapy and is "doing much better".
The best-selling author says she has also been undergoing radiotherapy and is "doing much better".
Serial killer Steve Wright in court over 1999 death
The man accused of murdering Victoria Hall, 17, killed five women in 2006, it can be revealed.
The man accused of murdering Victoria Hall, 17, killed five women in 2006, it can be revealed.
January 14, 2026 at 3:45 PM
Serial killer Steve Wright in court over 1999 death
The man accused of murdering Victoria Hall, 17, killed five women in 2006, it can be revealed.
The man accused of murdering Victoria Hall, 17, killed five women in 2006, it can be revealed.
Amateur stuns world's best to win A$1m in Melbourne
Amateur Jordan Smith is the shock winner of the Million Dollar One Point Slam at the Australian Open, beating reigning men's champion Jannik Sinner along the way.
Amateur Jordan Smith is the shock winner of the Million Dollar One Point Slam at the Australian Open, beating reigning men's champion Jannik Sinner along the way.
January 14, 2026 at 3:45 PM
Amateur stuns world's best to win A$1m in Melbourne
Amateur Jordan Smith is the shock winner of the Million Dollar One Point Slam at the Australian Open, beating reigning men's champion Jannik Sinner along the way.
Amateur Jordan Smith is the shock winner of the Million Dollar One Point Slam at the Australian Open, beating reigning men's champion Jannik Sinner along the way.
Ex-footballer claims rogue surgeon Eljamel ruined his career
Former Scottish Premiership and international player Iain Jenkins was operated on by Eljamel in 1999.
Former Scottish Premiership and international player Iain Jenkins was operated on by Eljamel in 1999.
January 14, 2026 at 2:55 PM
Ex-footballer claims rogue surgeon Eljamel ruined his career
Former Scottish Premiership and international player Iain Jenkins was operated on by Eljamel in 1999.
Former Scottish Premiership and international player Iain Jenkins was operated on by Eljamel in 1999.
Uganda election chief says he has had threats over results declaration
This follows comments by a presidential assistant that Bobi Wine would not be declared president, even if he wins.
This follows comments by a presidential assistant that Bobi Wine would not be declared president, even if he wins.
January 14, 2026 at 2:55 PM
Uganda election chief says he has had threats over results declaration
This follows comments by a presidential assistant that Bobi Wine would not be declared president, even if he wins.
This follows comments by a presidential assistant that Bobi Wine would not be declared president, even if he wins.
X to comply with UK law over Grok deepfakes, Starmer says
The prime minister says he's been told Elon Musk's X is taking steps to make it's in "full compliance with UK law."
The prime minister says he's been told Elon Musk's X is taking steps to make it's in "full compliance with UK law."
January 14, 2026 at 1:53 PM
X to comply with UK law over Grok deepfakes, Starmer says
The prime minister says he's been told Elon Musk's X is taking steps to make it's in "full compliance with UK law."
The prime minister says he's been told Elon Musk's X is taking steps to make it's in "full compliance with UK law."
'Shut all windows' plea as huge fire guts factory
More than 100 firefighters tackle the blaze in Wolverhampton and urge people to avoid the area.
More than 100 firefighters tackle the blaze in Wolverhampton and urge people to avoid the area.
January 14, 2026 at 1:53 PM
'Shut all windows' plea as huge fire guts factory
More than 100 firefighters tackle the blaze in Wolverhampton and urge people to avoid the area.
More than 100 firefighters tackle the blaze in Wolverhampton and urge people to avoid the area.
At least 32 killed after crane collapses on train in Thailand
Sixty-four people were left injured, including a one-year-old and an 85-year-old.
Sixty-four people were left injured, including a one-year-old and an 85-year-old.
January 14, 2026 at 1:53 PM
At least 32 killed after crane collapses on train in Thailand
Sixty-four people were left injured, including a one-year-old and an 85-year-old.
Sixty-four people were left injured, including a one-year-old and an 85-year-old.
Reeves 'particularly concerned' about pub business rates
Chancellor hints there will not be more support for other hospitality businesses to soften the impact of rate rises.
Chancellor hints there will not be more support for other hospitality businesses to soften the impact of rate rises.
January 14, 2026 at 11:39 AM
Reeves 'particularly concerned' about pub business rates
Chancellor hints there will not be more support for other hospitality businesses to soften the impact of rate rises.
Chancellor hints there will not be more support for other hospitality businesses to soften the impact of rate rises.
LA to open ticket draw for 2028 Olympics - with seats starting at $28
If chosen via the draw, fans will be notified via email and will be given a time slot to purchase tickets in April.
If chosen via the draw, fans will be notified via email and will be given a time slot to purchase tickets in April.
January 14, 2026 at 11:39 AM
LA to open ticket draw for 2028 Olympics - with seats starting at $28
If chosen via the draw, fans will be notified via email and will be given a time slot to purchase tickets in April.
If chosen via the draw, fans will be notified via email and will be given a time slot to purchase tickets in April.
Contract secured for one of world's largest offshore wind farms
The Berwick Bank wind farm in the outer Firth of Forth will contain up to 307 turbines generating enough electricity to power up to six million homes.
The Berwick Bank wind farm in the outer Firth of Forth will contain up to 307 turbines generating enough electricity to power up to six million homes.
January 14, 2026 at 10:54 AM
Contract secured for one of world's largest offshore wind farms
The Berwick Bank wind farm in the outer Firth of Forth will contain up to 307 turbines generating enough electricity to power up to six million homes.
The Berwick Bank wind farm in the outer Firth of Forth will contain up to 307 turbines generating enough electricity to power up to six million homes.
China announces record $1tn trade surplus despite Trump tariffs
Beijing reported the largest-ever trade surplus at $1.19tn as China diversified its trade.
Beijing reported the largest-ever trade surplus at $1.19tn as China diversified its trade.
January 14, 2026 at 10:54 AM
China announces record $1tn trade surplus despite Trump tariffs
Beijing reported the largest-ever trade surplus at $1.19tn as China diversified its trade.
Beijing reported the largest-ever trade surplus at $1.19tn as China diversified its trade.