Hessy Levinsons Taft, Jewish Baby on Cover of Nazi Magazine, Dies at 91
Without her parents’ knowledge, her portrait was entered as a prank in a contest in 1935 to represent the ideal Aryan infant — and she won.
Published: January 9, 2026, 10:52 pm
With Missile Strike on Ukraine, Putin Delivers a Warning to Europe

A nuclear-capable missile fired into Ukraine near Poland sent a message to Europe days after its leaders agreed to postwar security guarantees, Russian analysts said.
Published: January 9, 2026, 10:09 pm
Prosecutor Asks for Owner of Swiss Bar Hit by Deadly Fire to Be Detained

The request came after hours of questioning of the bar’s co-owners. Some 40 people died in the fire that broke out during a New Year’s celebration.
Published: January 9, 2026, 11:12 pm
Pope Leo Rebukes a Spreading Global ‘Zeal for War’

The pontiff used an annual address to ambassadors to the Vatican to condemn countries that prioritized violence over diplomacy to achieve their goals.
Published: January 9, 2026, 6:46 pm
E.U. and South America to Form Free-Trade Zone With 700 Million People

The agreement represents a push for deeper global cooperation, in contrast to the United States’ turning to coercion in its dealings with other countries.
Published: January 10, 2026, 1:56 am
What Is the Oreshnik Ballistic Missile Russia Used in a Strike on Ukraine?

The attack was just the second time that Moscow had launched the nuclear-capable intermediate-range ballistic weapon.
Published: January 9, 2026, 6:32 pm
Russia Says It Used Nuclear-Capable Missile to Strike Western Ukraine

The attack seemed intended to send a message to Europe as it strongly backs Kyiv in the peace talks.
Published: January 9, 2026, 7:59 pm
New 'super' virus has origins in unexpected place, study finds... as researchers warn flu season is going to get worse

The new virus strain, subclade K, is a variant of the influenza A H3N2 subtype that has never circulated in people before.
Published: January 10, 2026, 2:21 am
Cricket's troubled relationship with drinking: Why it's so widespread, what England's Noosa 'stag do' revealed, my night at the bar with Andrew Flintoff before he nearly drowned on a pedalo and how Aussie players get away with boozing

Let's face it, cricket and alcohol have history. In fact, they are intrinsically linked, dating back to Victorian times when village green contests were followed by post-match pints in the local.
Published: January 9, 2026, 12:29 pm
World famous beauty brand is finally coming to Australia after YEARS of waiting: 'I'm crying'

A sell-out brand is finally coming to Australia - ending a three-year wait for the famous range.
Published: January 9, 2026, 12:19 am
How much has immigration grown YOUR town? Use our interactive tool to discover how local populations have changed across the UK

New figures from the Office for National Statistics ( ONS ) showed the UK's population in mid-2024 was up 755,254 (1.1 per cent) from 68.5 million in mid-2023.
Published: January 9, 2026, 5:11 pm
Storm Goretti leaves tens of thousands of homes without power as Britain is struck by 100mph winds and heavy snowfall with MORE to come over weekend

Recap all the developments from Storm Goretti - the first named storm of 2026 - as it left tens of thousands of homes without power and caused widespread travel disruption across the UK.
Published: January 9, 2026, 2:39 pm
Claudia Winkleman isn't the only Traitors fashion icon - style-lovers have their eye on one contestant after she sported a fun winter must-have

Claudia Winkleman has long been The Traitors fashion icon - but it looks like she might have to step aside, at least for a new queen of knitwear.
Published: January 9, 2026, 11:20 am
Traitors fans claim 'they've never seen Matthew before' as baffled viewers question where he has been until now

Matthew, from Northern Ireland made his debut on the BBC One show on New Year's Day, although he has appeared to fly under the radar of many fans.
Published: January 9, 2026, 1:59 am