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Wales Active Travel and 2026 Ocean Policy in Focus as Etna Erupts, London Roads Shut, AI Slop Spreads, Zelenskyy–Trump Talk Ukraine, and Dec. 28 Marks Celebrity Birthdays and the AirAsia 8501 Anniversary
Active Travel: Changing Attitudes in Wales in 2026
Active Travel – Changing attitudes in 2026 reflects on 12 years since the Active Travel (Wales) Act and argues that progress in shifting people from cars to walking and cycling has been slow, partly due to funding constraints and gaps such as not fully integrating access to bus and rail. It highlights safety and confidence as key barriers for new cyclists and calls for better evaluation of active travel projects by counting benefits like health gains, reduced congestion and emissions, and stronger links to public transport and local economies.
After visiting 50 cities in one year to mark her 50th birthday, she shares her top city and country
Deborah celebrated turning 50 by visiting 50 cities in a single year, driven by what she calls “Extreme Day Trips” (EDTs), a fast-paced style of travel built around quick, intensive visits.
Common Cliché Words on CVs That May Hurt Your Job Prospects
The most cliché words used on CVs that could be stopping you getting a job are those repeated by a staggering number of job-hunters, according to a study, making applications blend together instead of standing out.
Mount Etna Erupts as Skiers Watch from the Slopes
Mount Etna’s northeastern crater lit up Sicily’s night sky with Strombolian eruptions visible from nearby ski slopes, drawing onlookers as they skied. A 2.4-magnitude earthquake followed, underscoring the volcano’s ongoing activity.
Notable birthdays on Dec. 28 include Denzel Washington and John Legend
Dec. 28 birthdays include actor Denzel Washington and TV personality Gayle King, who both turn 70, along with singer John Legend.
On Dec. 28, 2014, Indonesia AirAsia Flight 8501 Crashed, Killing 162
On Dec. 28, 2014, Indonesia AirAsia Flight QZ8501 crashed into the Java Sea, killing 155 passengers and seven crew members.
Arterial road closed as police block London-bound traffic throughout the morning
Commuters travelling from Kent to London may face delays this morning after police blocked London-bound traffic and closed an arterial road for the entire morning.
Four Best Ways to Keep Christmas Lights from Tangling for Next Year
“4 best ways to stop your Christmas lights getting tangled ready for next year” highlights simple storage methods that keep light strings neat and easy to reuse, saving time and frustration when the next holiday season rolls around.
A20 closed all morning as police shut London-bound road after HGV crash
The A20 was closed for the entire morning after police shut the London-bound route following a crash involving a heavy goods vehicle.
2026 Set to Be a Pivotal Year for Global Ocean Policy
2026 is shaping up as a turning point for the world’s oceans, with major decisions expected on implementing the High Seas Treaty, regulating or expanding deep-sea mining, and setting priorities through ocean summits. The year will also test the direction of EU marine policy as governments weigh environmental protection against economic and geopolitical pressures.
In 2025, AI-generated low-quality content went mainstream. Is the internet ready to mature now?
2025 was the year AI slop went mainstream, and as the hype cools, analysts say the technology has already reshaped how people experience the internet—often by flooding it with low-effort content. They argue the next phase will favor “boring” AI that quietly improves workflows and services over flashy consumer tools, raising the question of whether online platforms and users are prepared to adapt and prioritize quality.
Zelenskyy and Trump to discuss Ukraine’s territorial issues and U.S. security guarantees
Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and U.S. President Donald Trump are expected to meet in Florida on Sunday to discuss Ukraine’s territories and potential U.S. security guarantees. Trump has said he would only meet Zelenskyy when peace talks are in their final stage, and Zelenskyy claims a peace plan is about 90% complete. The meeting will test whether they can agree on the remaining, most sensitive issues.
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