Brits could wake up to snow as the Arctic blast grips the country for up to a week amid fears over travel issues and power cuts as temperatures are predicted to drop to as low as -10C.

An expert has said that the main areas of concern in labour wards have been known about for more than a decade yet little progress has been made in fixing them.

Rescue crews launched a dramatic search following reports of a 'number of people in difficulty in the water', near Withernsea, East Riding of Yorkshire, on Friday afternoon as an Arctic chill grips Britain.

CRAVEN: The resort of Crans-Montana yesterday lay blanketed in sorrow - any trace of a holiday atmosphere obliterated, with the ski runs closed as a mark of respect and nearly all restaurants shut.

The Swiss ski bar that catastrophically burst into flames on New Year's Eve used the same insulation foam as Grenfell Tower, a former firefighter commander has claimed.

William Knibb Memorial High School in Trelawny plans to reopen on January 5 on a phased despite preliminary repair estimates of $400 million following the destruction caused by Hurricane Melissa. School authorities hope that by Thursday, January...

Iran has demanded action from the UN after the US president claimed Washington is “locked and loaded” to support anti-government protesters Read Full Article at RT.com

Pakistan has now endorsed China's claim of mediating the May 2025 India-Pakistan conflict, a move that raises eyebrows given India's stance. Islamabad's foreign office spokesperson stated Chinese leaders were in contact with both nations, contributing to de-escalation. This assertion contrasts with India's position that the conflict pause followed a request from Pakistan's DGMO, not third-party intervention.

Allahabad High Court ruled that rent authorities can hear eviction cases even without written agreements or tenant particulars. The court emphasized the Uttar Pradesh Tenancy Act's intent to prevent landlords from losing eviction rights due to documentation flaws. This decision allows for quicker resolution of tenancy disputes, even in unwritten arrangements, ensuring the law's objectives are met.

The Supreme Court has ruled that courts should generally avoid setting deadlines for investigations, as this infringes on the agency's autonomy. Timelines are only to be imposed reactively when there's clear evidence of unjustified delay or stagnation, ensuring a balance between prompt justice and the complexities of probes.

Karnataka HC ruled that a third party can challenge a Lok Adalat award via writ petition if fraud is proven by excluding a necessary party. Justice M Nagaprasanna quashed a civil court decree arising from a land partition compromise, stating that deliberate non-impleadment of claimants allows writ jurisdiction. The civil suit has been restored.

Telangana has challenged Andhra Pradesh's Polavaram-Banakacherla Link Project in the Supreme Court, arguing it unilaterally utilizes inter-state river water. Telangana claims AP's projects, disguised as flood water utilization, violate the Godavari Water Disputes Tribunal award and reduce its water share. The state seeks to halt AP's tendering and expansion works.

Vladimir Zelensky has offered Ukraine’s IT czar and his trusted ally, Mikhail Fedorov, the position of new Minister of Defense. Read Full Article at RT.com

Moscow has rejected Kiev’s accusations as an attempt to distract attention from its own deadly New Year’s Eve attack on Russian civilians Read Full Article at RT.com

«The process has been conducted in a manner that ensured the safety of all personnel and carried out in coordination with all relevant partners,» the ministry added

When you hear EU, just think Ursula & Kaja — that tells you everything you need to know," Russia’s Special Presidential Envoy wrote on the X social network

«The Taiwan issue is the core of China's key interests», Zhang Hanhui stated

The parliamentary liberal opposition parties intend to submit to the Chamber of Deputies the question of stripping Okamura of his post as head of the lower house of the republic's highest legislative body

Vladimir Tarabrin, Russia’s Ambassador to the Netherlands, added that The Hague prefers to ignore the obvious consequences of this policy, including the prolongation of hostilities and the ever-increasing loss of life

Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness says the Government wants to see a strengthening of the national power grid as part of efforts to boost Jamaica’s resilience. Holness noted that the displacement caused by Hurricane Melissa highlights the need for...

Opposition Spokesperson on National Security Fitz Jackson is calling for an independent and transparent investigation into an incident in which a four-year-old died after being shot during an alleged shoot-out between members of the security...

The National Works Agency (NWA) is advising drivers and other road users in St Ann, St Mary and Portland to exercise caution, as persistent rainfall has resulted in flooding, blocked drains and siltation affecting roads. NWA Manager of...

LAGOS, Nigeria (AP) — The driver in a deadly car crash that injured heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua and killed his two friends in Nigeria was charged, the police said on Friday. Adeniyi Mobolaji Kayode, 46, was charged with dangerous and...

Police in St Thomas are investigating a homicide after a man said to be of unsound mind allegedly fatally stabbed his elder brother on Thursday night. The deceased has been identified as Marvin Phang, 46, a mechanic of Pamphret district, in the...

Tehran has warned the US to stay away after President Donald Trump said Washington was ready to support Iranian protesters Read Full Article at RT.com

A North Carolina teen allegedly planned to kill around 20 people over the holidays Read Full Article at RT.com

Son Excellence Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, Président de la République, Chef de l'État, Chef du Gouvernement a accordé ce 31 décembre 2025 une audience aux autorités administratives, aux représentants des confessions religieuses, aux opérateurs économiques ainsi qu'aux délégations départementales de la province de l'Ogooué-Lolo. À l'occasion de cette rencontre, les forces vives ont présenté au Chef de l'État et à sa famille leurs vœux de Nouvel An. Elles ont, par ailleurs, formulé un (...) - POLITIQUE / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

Trinamool Congress's Abhishek Banerjee launched the party's 2026 election campaign by highlighting alleged voter roll discrepancies. He presented individuals marked as deceased, accusing the Election Commission of targeting Bengalis and questioning the deletion of Bangladeshi names. Banerjee criticized the BJP for issuing notices to common people for SIR hearings, drawing parallels to demonetization.

The Indian government has ordered social media platform X to immediately remove all obscene, sexually explicit, and unlawful content, particularly that generated by its AI app Grok. The Ministry of Electronics and IT issued a notice citing failure to comply with IT Act rules and demanding an action report within 72 hours, warning of legal consequences for non-compliance.

The Public Affairs Committee (PAC) has questioned the government’s handling of austerity measures, expressing alarm that taxpayers’ money is being wasted to pay two people for the same position under the guise of secondment. Speaking to Nyasatimes, PAC publicity secretary Bishop Gilford Matonga condemned the practice, calling it a blatant misuse of public funds driven […] The post PAC Slams Government Over Double Salaries: “Malawians Should Not Pay Two People for One Job” appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Five events in 2025 reshaped the conflict’s regional and global dimensions – from the 12-day Iran-Israel war to UN support for Palestine Read Full Article at RT.com

The Labour government’s economic policies have reportedly left the most vulnerable Britons more strapped for cash Read Full Article at RT.com

The UN has condemned attacks on civilians in the wake of a Ukrainian New Year’s Eve strike on Kherson Region Read Full Article at RT.com

The US media has increasingly questioned the president’s health and age after he exhibited visible bruising on his hands Read Full Article at RT.com