4 Jan 2026, 4:21 am
Plynlimon Common, a Section 193 common on the Ceredigion/Powys border. This week marks the centenary of landmark legislation that transformed public access to common land, securing rights that continue to shape how people enjoy some of Wales’ most iconic landscapes. On January 1 1926, Section 193 of the Law of Property Act 1925 came into force in England and Wales following Royal Asssent. The legislation created, for the first time, a legal right for the public to…
4 Jan 2026, 4:20 am
Nicolás Maduro. Image by Eneas is licensed under CC BY 2.0. Ousted Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro has arrived in New York to face US criminal charges as UK authorities back a transition of power in the oil-rich South American nation. US President Donald Trump confirmed the country’s leader and his wife, Cilia Flores, had been flown out of Caracas and indicted on “narco-terrorism” charges following strikes early on Saturday. Meanwhile, Prime Minister Sir Kei…
4 Jan 2026, 4:17 am
Earlier this year, a city just under 3 hours from London was named the worst in the country but, it seems, it has its defenders…
4 Jan 2026, 4:13 am
The bodies of 16 people who died in a bar fire in the Swiss ski resort of Crans-Montana have been identified by police - including a 14-year-old girl.More than 40 people died following the blaze at bar Le Constellation on New Year's Eve, in one of the worst disasters in recent Swiss history.Police today confirmed they have identified 16 more of those killed, including several who were under the age of 18.The youngest was a Swiss girl, aged 14. TRENDING Stories Vide…
4 Jan 2026, 4:02 am
Clubs are being urged to call an extraordinary general meeting of the Welsh Rugby Union to hold the current leadership to account.
4 Jan 2026, 4:00 am
Yuliia Bond at The Senedd Yuliia Bond At the beginning of 2026, I’m writing as myself. Not as a headline. Not as a statistic. But as a person who became displaced in 2022, when my life in Ukraine split into before and after. I didn’t come to Wales chasing something better. I came because safety for my children disappeared overnight. Because war does that – it shrinks your world down to one question: how do we survive? That’s why the Christmas story doesn’t…
4 Jan 2026, 4:00 am
The woman used to spend eight hours a day on her phone…
4 Jan 2026, 3:56 am
It isn't all bad news for weather in the capital…
4 Jan 2026, 3:47 am
Donald Trump says the US will "run" Venezuela until a "safe" transition after capturing its president and first lady.
4 Jan 2026, 3:38 am
A pet expert has issued a warning to UK drivers and dog owners alike…
4 Jan 2026, 3:34 am
Reddit "has overtaken TikTok as Britain's fourth most-visited social media service," reports the Guardian: The platform has undergone huge growth over the last two years, with an 88% increase in the proportion of UK internet users it reaches. Three in five Brits online now encounter the site, up from a third in 2023, according to Ofcom. Its popularity is rising fastest with younger internet users. It is now the sixth most visited organisation of any kind by UK user…
4 Jan 2026, 3:30 am
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4 Jan 2026, 3:11 am
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4 Jan 2026, 3:00 am
Micro-retirements are emerging as the new travel solution for cash-conscious Gen Zers and millennials who don’t want to wait until traditional retirement age to experience the world.
4 Jan 2026, 3:00 am
Experts warn that the slightest increase in temperatures can trigger early blooming in hundreds of wildflower species.
4 Jan 2026, 3:00 am
On Jan. 4, 2021, a COVID-19 vaccine developed by AstraZeneca and Oxford University was administered for the first time, to an 82-year-old man in Britain.
4 Jan 2026, 3:00 am
Actor Emma Mackey turns 30 and actor Dafne Keen turns 21, among the famous birthdays for Jan. 4.
4 Jan 2026, 3:00 am
Despite type 2 diabetes becoming increasingly widespread, the symptoms remain remarkably easy to dismiss, with many people putting them down to stress or feeling run-down.Dr Franklin Joseph, a Consultant Physician specialising in Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Obesity Management, recognises this as one of the biggest challenges in medical circles."One of the big problems with type 2 diabetes is that the early symptoms are so easy to explain away," he told GB News.What…
4 Jan 2026, 2:47 am
Maduro landed Saturday evening at a small airport in New York following the middle-of-the-night operation that extracted him and his wife, Cilia Flores, from their home in a military base in Venezuela's capital city of Caracas.
4 Jan 2026, 2:46 am
Volodymyr Zelenskyy has suggested the US should capture Russian dictator Vladimir Putin after the leader of Venezuela was detained in an overnight operation. Speaking to reporters on Saturday, the Ukrainian President was quizzed about the situation in Venezuela, which saw Nicolas Maduro and his wife seized by US special forces.In response, Mr Zelensky alluded to the possibility that Donald Trump should take the same action in Russia. He said: "What can I say? If it…
4 Jan 2026, 2:43 am
The latest rugby news from Wales and around the world…
4 Jan 2026, 2:39 am
Harry Brook continues to entertain and frustrate in equal measure. Will he evolve after England's tour to Australia?
4 Jan 2026, 2:39 am
Harry Brook continues to entertain and frustrate in equal measure. Will he evolve after England's tour to Australia?
4 Jan 2026, 2:34 am
Hours after a military operation that plucked Nicolás Maduro from power, Trump said that the U.S. would run Venezuela at least temporarily and tap its oil reserves.
4 Jan 2026, 2:33 am
New aerial footage shows the extent of the damage on the canal in Shropshire.
4 Jan 2026, 2:33 am
New aerial footage shows the extent of the damage on the canal in Shropshire.
4 Jan 2026, 2:30 am
As the new year kicks off, European politics is gearing up for another busy twelve months in Brussels. On this episode of the podcast “Brussels, My Love?”, we take a closer look at five key issues that will play a big role in 2026.
4 Jan 2026, 2:30 am
Scot Grove in Hatch End is finally expected to reopen having been closed since November…
4 Jan 2026, 2:29 am
Visitors will journey through the worlds of Toy Story, Cars and Finding Nemo…
4 Jan 2026, 2:22 am
Joe Root and Harry Brook are denied the chance to improve on their 154-run partnership as bad light and rain cut day one of the fifth Ashes Test in Sydney short, leaving England on 211-3.
4 Jan 2026, 2:22 am
Joe Root and Harry Brook are denied the chance to improve on their 154-run partnership as bad light and rain cut day one of the fifth Ashes Test in Sydney short, leaving England on 211-3.
4 Jan 2026, 2:22 am
RAF Typhoon jets joined French aircraft in a strike on an Islamic State group arms store in Syria, UK officials say.
4 Jan 2026, 2:20 am
Emma Raducanu withdraws from her tie against Naomi Osaka as Great Britain begin their United Cup campaign against Japan in Perth, Australia.
4 Jan 2026, 2:20 am
Emma Raducanu withdraws from her tie against Naomi Osaka as Great Britain begin their United Cup campaign against Japan in Perth, Australia.
4 Jan 2026, 2:15 am
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4 Jan 2026, 2:04 am
On January 4, 871, the Viking Great Heathen Army defeated a Wessex force led by King Æthelred and his brother Alfred, in the First Battle of Reading. — January 4, 1896: Following Mormon abandonment of sanctioned polygamy, Utah was belatedly admitted as the 45th US state. Settlers had first petitioned Congress for statehood in 1849. Several of Utah’s less populous neighboring territories had been admitted to statehood years earlier than Utah. — SurvivalBlog…
4 Jan 2026, 2:03 am
Higher temperatures and a lack of snow are forcing Europe's ski resorts to rethink their business model.
4 Jan 2026, 2:03 am
2025 was a difficult year to get through. By the end of the year, I was not enjoying any of it. In fact, I wanted to quit (do I feel this way at the end of every year?). You have to laugh and find your sense of humor or you won’t make it through anything that is slightly difficult. There were so many things that went wrong, so I had to sit down and list accomplishments to remind myself that a lot of things went right. And once reminded of all the good, I…
4 Jan 2026, 2:03 am
From France to Belgium, Ryanair has announced some major route cuts in 2026, mainly due to rising airport costs and aviation taxes.
4 Jan 2026, 2:02 am
The latest meme created by JWR: Meme Text: A Reality Check: The “Asian Guy” Giving Advice on the Global Silver Market Is About as Believable as “Unbiased” PBS News News Link: Yes, AGAsianGuy is widely regarded as an AI-generated persona, often called “AI Asian Guy.“. (Ironically, this propaganda was confirmed by Grok, which is another AI.) Notes From JWR: Do you have a meme idea? Just e-mail me the concept, and I’ll try to assemble it. And if it is p…
4 Jan 2026, 2:01 am
“Lest haply if they of Macedonia come with me, and find you unprepared, we (that we say not, ye) should be ashamed in this same confident boasting. Therefore I thought it necessary to exhort the brethren, that they would go before unto you, and make up beforehand your bounty, whereof ye had notice before, that the same might be ready, as a matter of bounty, and not as of covetousness. But this I say, He which soweth sparingly shall reap also sparingly; and he whic…
4 Jan 2026, 2:00 am
The system that emerged from the ruins of the Second World War is coming to an end, laments Elif Shafak in the Guardian. Good, says Prof James Alexander. About bloody time. The post Historical Forces Are Converging to End the Post-War Liberal Order, Laments the Guardian. Thank God For That! appeared first on The Daily Sceptic.
4 Jan 2026, 2:00 am
The Labour backbench rebellion that forced Keir Starmer to abandon welfare reform was one of the most bruising moments for the Prime Minister in 2025. He is determined to try again next year. Will he succeed?
4 Jan 2026, 2:00 am
From friendly cafés to lifelong neighbours, locals explain why this peaceful SE London neighbourhood is selling homes fast…
4 Jan 2026, 1:57 am
HSBC has become the first major UK lender to cut mortgage rates in 2026, announcing reductions across a wide range of residential and buy-to-let products from January 5.The banking group confirmed it will lower rates on both owner-occupier and landlord mortgages, marking an early move in what industry figures say could be an increasingly competitive year for lending.The decision follows a reduction in the Bank of England base rate in December, which has eased fundin…
4 Jan 2026, 1:52 am
Featherweight world champion Amanda Serrano marks her Puerto Rico homecoming with a hard-earned but dominant points win over Reina Tellez.
4 Jan 2026, 1:43 am
In the early hours of Saturday morning, US special forces captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro from his home in Caracas and flew him out of the country. US President Donald Trump announced that Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, would face federal narco-terrorism charges in New York. For anyone familiar with the history of US interventions in Latin America and the Caribbean, the basic pattern is grimly familiar: a small state in Washington’s “backyard…
4 Jan 2026, 1:38 am
After winning a second world title, 18-year-old Luke Littler says he wants "to dominate everything" - so what's next for the darting phenomenon as he chases greatness?
4 Jan 2026, 1:38 am
After winning a second world title, 18-year-old Luke Littler says he wants "to dominate everything" - so what's next for the darting phenomenon as he chases greatness?
4 Jan 2026, 1:38 am
After winning a second world title, 18-year-old Luke Littler says he wants "to dominate everything" - so what's next for the darting phenomenon as he chases greatness?
4 Jan 2026, 1:18 am
The prime minister tells BBC's Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg that May's upcoming elections will not be a "referendum" on his government.
4 Jan 2026, 1:15 am
England’s promising start to the fifth Ashes Test against Australia is curtailed by bad light and rain on the opening day in Sydney.
4 Jan 2026, 1:15 am
England’s promising start to the fifth Ashes Test against Australia is curtailed by bad light and rain on the opening day in Sydney.
4 Jan 2026, 1:15 am
England’s promising start to the fifth Ashes Test against Australia is curtailed by bad light and rain on the opening day in Sydney.
4 Jan 2026, 1:07 am
A 22-year-old man has been arrested after three people were attacked in a violent hospital rampage in Bolton.Greater Manchester Police were called to the scene at around 4.15pm to reports of a man assaulting people in the waiting area.One victim suffered serious injuries to his ear, with witnesses claiming part of it was bitten off entirely during the attack.Two other patients - a woman in her 40s and a man in his 70s, received treatment for more minor wounds at the…
4 Jan 2026, 1:02 am
There has been a mixed reaction to a large-scale strike on Venezuela and Maduro's capture by the US.
4 Jan 2026, 1:02 am
There has been a mixed reaction to a large-scale strike on Venezuela and Maduro's capture by the US.
4 Jan 2026, 1:00 am
In the world of social media, “keeping receipts” refers to the practice of storing evidence that may come in handy for a callout post at a later date. For [Teddy Warner], though, it’s more applicable to a little printer he whipped up to record the very best banter from his cadre of friends. [Teddy’s] idea was simple. He hoped to capture amusing or interesting quotes his friends made in his apartment, and store them in a more permanent form. He also wanted to…
4 Jan 2026, 1:00 am
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this January 4th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
4 Jan 2026, 1:00 am
Cyber Command Involved in Strikes on CaracasHere's what we don't know: Whether the Caracas grid outage triggered by the U.S. incursion was caused - or at least aided - by a cyberattack. A coordinated attack involving a cyber component against an adversarial electrical grid wouldn't be unprecedented.
4 Jan 2026, 1:00 am
Motorists heading back to work tomorrow after the Christmas and New Year break are being warned to prepare for a difficult start to 2026, with thousands of cars expected to break down across the country. Breakdown provider Green Flag has warned that Monday, January 5, is expected to be the busiest day of the year for roadside assistance, with more than 28,400 vehicles anticipated to require assistance.That figure is around double the usual daily number of call-outs,…
4 Jan 2026, 1:00 am
In today's daily reflection, we think about how dark and gloomy the evenings can feel during winter - and, indeed, Christmastime. "Christmas really does belong in the bleak midwinter. "Not simply because we need a bit of cheer in an otherwise grim time of year, but because the season speaks profoundly of why Christ came. "He's the light of the world who comes into the darkness of our world."Our Standards: The GB News Editorial Charter…
4 Jan 2026, 1:00 am
It was once named the best village in all of the south east…
4 Jan 2026, 1:00 am
2008 saw the introduction of Boris Johnson's Tube drinking ban…
4 Jan 2026, 12:45 am
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4 Jan 2026, 12:34 am
An anonymous reader shared this report from Electrek: Tesla has released a new video showing a Tesla Semi truck charging at a massive 1.2 megawatts (MW), finally giving us a clear look at the charging speeds that will enable long-haul electric trucking...> Tesla claimed the Semi would be able to charge 70% of its range in 30 minutes. For a truck with a 500-mile range and an estimated battery pack of around 800-900 kWh, that requires an incredibly high power o…
4 Jan 2026, 12:30 am
Twenty-six years to the day after Manuel Noriega’s surrender in Panama, US authorities executed a spectacular capture of Venezuelan dictator Nicolas Maduro. At 2 a.m., a series of explosions were heard in the capital city of Caracas. Hours later, Maduro was in handcuffs en route to the Southern District of New York, where, similar to the Panamanian strongman, he faces charges of drug trafficking. The symbolism of the Venezuelan exfiltration op, on the anniversary…
4 Jan 2026, 12:26 am
Pets may need help to stay warm and safe when wintry conditions arrive.
4 Jan 2026, 12:00 am
Refacto is an AI code review tool for your development team, helping you ship reliable code faster. Instead of manual checks, the system instantly scans the PRs for security flaws, performance issues, and style violations, providing immediate, practical suggestions for fixing them. It also gives you a simple PR summary, including a sequence diagram of the codebase workflow, and allows you to enforce your team’s custom coding standards, ensuring high-quality, consi…
4 Jan 2026, 12:00 am
Our thoughts are with those who have lost loved ones…
3 Jan 2026, 11:36 pm
The aircraft believed to be carrying ousted Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has touched down at Stewart Airport in Orange County, New York.
3 Jan 2026, 11:35 pm
Like so many Americans who have partially pulled the plug on traditional TV, I am a streaming fan and love Netflix. Netflix has evolved from a DVD rental service into an entertainment powerhouse, revolutionizing how we consume stories. Netflix has an agreement with Warner Bros., a film and television company that is part of Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc., locked in on Dec. 5, 2025. This deal is not expected to close until late 2026, which is allowing a competit…
3 Jan 2026, 11:34 pm
hubie writes:Ozempic is changing the foods Americans buy:When Americans begin taking appetite-suppressing drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy, the changes extend well beyond the bathroom scale. According to new research, the medications are associated with meaningful reductions in how much households spend on food, both at the grocery store and at restaurants.The study, published Dec. 18 in the Journal of Marketing Research, links survey data on GLP-1 receptor agonist use…
3 Jan 2026, 11:33 pm
Temperatures stay below average through Monday, with a midweek warmup on the way.
3 Jan 2026, 11:25 pm
“In the face of an effort to impeach her and remove her from the bench, Milwaukee County Circuit Judge Hannah Dugan announced she is resigning,” the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports. “The announcement came on Jan. 3, weeks after a federal jury found Dugan guilty of obstructing federal immigration agents seeking to make an arrest outside her courtroom.”…
3 Jan 2026, 11:18 pm
The U.S. attack on Venezuela caused the Federal Aviation Administration to put out an emergency order shutting down parts of the Caribbean airspace on Saturday, leaving some Philly area residents stranded in a foreign country amid the international conflict. Hundreds of flights were canceled across the country on Saturday, including at PHL. However, Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy said late on Saturday that the Caribbean airspace would reopen at midnight…
3 Jan 2026, 10:56 pm
The Green Fee increases the Transient Accommodations Tax by .75% to an 11% rate statewide.
3 Jan 2026, 10:45 pm
Things are piling up very quickly for me and so I’ve decided to go on hiatus here and on my blog for the rest of January. I expect to be posting again by February 1. I’ll log on semiregularly to put through comments, so the conversation can continue as before. Have a good month, and I’ll be back in due time!
3 Jan 2026, 10:45 pm
Visualizing All Of The World's Oil Reserves By Country Oil remains one of the most strategically important resources in the global economy. It powers transportation systems, underpins industrial activity, and continues to shape geopolitics and trade flows. While renewable energy is growing, oil still plays a dominant role in meeting global energy needs. This visualization, via Visual Capitalist's Bruno Venditti, ranks countries by the size of their pro…
3 Jan 2026, 10:28 pm
I wrote this code as a drop-in replacement for cl+ssl in ocicl, which now no longer depends on openssl. Comments…
3 Jan 2026, 10:25 pm
Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro is now on U.S. soil after the Trump administration captured and removed him from power. Late on Saturday, Maduro reportedly arrived at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn, N.Y., after being flown into the city by helicopter, senior law enforcement officials told Jackie Koppell and Andrew Fischer Espitallier of NewsNation, The……
3 Jan 2026, 10:24 pm
PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) - The future of Venezuela remains uncertain, but for many Venezuelans living abroad, Saturday marked a moment of relief and reflection following the reported capture of longtime leader Nicolás Maduro.
3 Jan 2026, 10:22 pm
The Philadelphia Flyers made one final trade in 2025, sending defenseman Egor Zamula to the Pittsburgh Penguins for forward Philip Tomasino. Tomasino reported to the Lehigh Valley Phantoms in the AHL and made his debut on Saturday night in Belleville. However, while Tomasino was hitting the ice for the first time with his new team, Zamula was suspended by the Penguins, according to the AHL’s transaction log. Zamula recently changed his agent to Dan Milstein…
3 Jan 2026, 10:21 pm
Caracas residents worry about what comes after US intervention in their country amid a tense political climate.
3 Jan 2026, 10:19 pm
Thousands of Delaware residents lined up for more than a mile Saturday to pay tribute to Trooper Matthew "Ty" Snook, who was killed while working overtime at a Division of Motor Vehicles office on Dec. 23.
3 Jan 2026, 10:17 pm
United States President Donald Trump has said the US will “run” Venezuela until a new government is installed, following the US military intervention in the country’s capital, Caracas. American forces have seized Venezuela’s president, Nicolás Maduro, and his wife, and brought the pair to the US to face what Trump has described as a “narco-terrorism” trial. This follows months of build-up of US military forces in the region. The Russian Foreign Mini…
3 Jan 2026, 10:10 pm
4,400 Starlink Satellites To Move To Lower Orbit Authored by Jill McLaughlin via The Epoch Times, SpaceX will move about 4,400 Starlink satellites to a lower orbit this year to better control risks and improve safety, the company announced Friday. Michael Nicholls, vice president of Starlink engineering, posted the news on X, saying the adjustment would increase space safety in several ways. Elon Musk’s Starlink system contributes more than 9,000…
3 Jan 2026, 10:04 pm
Nicolas Maduro has been pictured being led into the US Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) by its agents fewer than 24 hours after American forced captured him in Venezuela.The dictator was seen being "perp walked" down a hallway by US agents with his hands clasped together around a bottle of water.He angrily wished bystanders a "Happy New Year" and bid them goodnight in his first remarks since his capture in capital Caracas.Earlier, Mr Maduro was charged with a s…