Elsewhere in the UK, the aftermath of Storm Goretti led to flood warnings as a result of melting snow and heavy rain. At midday on Monday, 16 flood warnings and 12 flood alerts were active on the Scottish Environment Protection Agency (Sepa) website. The UK Government said the wintry weather had triggered its cold weather payments scheme, which means pensioners and low-income households automatically receive £25 for every seven-consecutive-day period of very cold weather. Minister for Pensions Torsten Bell said: ”As temperatures plunge, cold weather payments will automatically get support directly to vulnerable households. South West Water (SWW) said on its website on Monday that Wendron treatment works had returned to service after a power outage.

Jason Segel might have gotten down on one knee to pop the question to his fiancée Kayla Radomski last June, but they waited to host their engagement party at Pasadena restaurant Cannonball until Sunday. 'I can't wait to get married to Kayla,' the groom-to-be gushed during the champagne toast. Jason Segel might have gotten down on one knee to pop the question to his fiancée Kayla Radomski last June, but they waited to host their engagement party at Pasadena restaurant Cannonball until SundayThe tagline for the pair's romantic soirée - 'We're engaged' - was stamped on posters and cocktail napkins. The three-time Emmy nominee previously romanced Alexis Mixter, Bojana Novakovic, Michelle Williams, Lindsay Lohan, Michelle Trachtenberg, Michelle Ryan, Chloë Sevigny, Drew Barrymore and Linda Cardellini. 'I can't wait to get married to Kayla,' the groom-to-be gushed during the champagne toast'We're so grateful, thank you all for being here,' the bride-to-be told the cheering crowd.

Buckley’s performance has already earned her a win at the 2026 Critics Choice Awards and she is seen as a contender for an Oscars nomination. pic.twitter.com/kV1qXP56gs — Golden Globes (@goldenglobes) January 12, 2026Ireland’s president and premier both congratulated Buckley on her win. “Congratulations Jessie Buckley on winning Best Actress at the Golden Globes for your powerful and captivating performance in Hamnet,” Taoiseach Micheal Martin said. “The town is pinching itself today because her talent is connecting and moving and inspiring people all over the world, but she’s done that to Killarney town since 2008, when she was on that BBC show (I’d Do Anything). “We’re just so incredibly proud and I think the whole town is.”Fiona Crowley, of the Fiona Crowley Stage School, said Buckley stood out from a young age.

A number of roads across Scotland were blocked by flooding or landslides on Monday morning as the heavy snow which blanketed much of the country began to thaw. In Aberdeenshire, the A92 was closed in both directions due to flooding, as was the A9 at Blair Atholl in Perth and Kinross. At midday on Monday, 16 flood warnings and 12 flood alerts were active on the Scottish Environment Protection Agency (Sepa) website. David Morgan, Sepa’s flood duty manager, said: “Flood risk is greatest in Dumfries and Galloway, and the west and north of Scotland. “Driving conditions will be very difficult at times.”The Environment Agency had in place three flood warnings, meaning flooding is expected, along with 54 flood alerts where flooding is possible.

Manchester United are set to announce Michael Carrick as the club's interim manager within the next 48 hours after talks progressed, Daily Mail Sport understands. The former player was in the city today finalising a deal which will see him take charge at Old Trafford for the remainder of the season, following the sacking of Ruben Amorim. Both Carrick and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer were spoken to by United officials after they parted company with Amorim. 'Out of cups, only Premier League games to play for, the fans weren't happy at the end but they have got every right to air their grievances. United, who currently sit seventh in the Premier League, but are just three points off Liverpool in fourth, return to action when they host arch-rivals Man City next Saturday.

Are we sleepwalking into a future in which our brains are less sharp and less original because we outsource our opinions to social media and AI? For business leaders, this creates a formidable new set of problems. Instead, he has signalled that he expects business leaders to serve as instruments of his political agenda in what he defines as the US national interest, which naturally is synonymous with his own. Perhaps it is naïve, but my hope is that, so long as we have literature and the creative arts – fields in which this country excels – a distorted AI-driven dystopia is not inevitable. So business leaders should read a really good book.

Photo: Crystal Palace. Kelly Brady joins Crystal PalaceFormer Athlone Town striker Kelly Brady has joined Crystal Palace. Athlone Town FC said that Brady had accepted an offer to join Crystal Palace in WSL2 following the expiration of her contract with Athlone Town AFC. Meanwhile, Crystal Palace said Brady was joining on an 18-month deal, running until the summer of 2027. Kelly Brady was instrumental in Athlone Town’s famous double-winning season.

Munster have been left to count the cost of their dramatic late 27-25 defeat to Toulon, as Craig Casey suffered what head coach Clayton McMillan described as a “serious” looking shoulder injury. That could have a knock-on effect for Ireland’s Six Nations plans, as Andy Farrell is now also sweating over the fitness of the Munster scrum-half.

Who won big at the 2026 Golden Globes? By Lauren Del Fabbro, Press Association Entertainment ReporterThe 83rd annual Golden Globes ceremony came to an end with Adolescence and One Battle After Another leading the way with four awards. The night was full of firsts for many stars in the room including actress Jessie Buckley who took home her first Golden Globe for her emotional performance in Chloe Zhao’s Hamnet along with Adolescence star Owen Cooper who, following on from his record-breaking Emmy win, bagged the award for best supporting male actor. Here is the full list of winners:Best picture – drama– HamnetBest picture – musical/comedy– One Battle After AnotherBest non-English language motion picture– The Secret AgentBest director for a motion picture– Paul Thomas Anderson, One Battle After AnotherBest female actor in a motion picture – drama– Jessie Buckley, HamnetBest male actor in a motion picture – drama– Wagner Moura, The Secret AgentBest musical or comedy series– The Studio (Apple TV)Best drama series– The Pitt (HBO Max)Best animated motion picture– KPop Demon HuntersBest limited series, anthology series or television motion picture– Adolescence (Netflix)Best female actor in a motion picture – musical/comedy– Rose Byrne, If I Had Legs I’d Kick YouBest male actor in a motion picture – musical/comedy– Timothee Chalamet, Marty SupremeBest supporting female actor in a motion picture– Teyana Taylor, One Battle After AnotherBest supporting male actor in a motion picture– Stellan Skarsgard, Sentimental ValueBest female actor in a television musical or comedy– Jean Smart, HacksBest male actor in a television musical or comedy– Seth Rogen, The StudioBest female actor in a television drama– Rhea Seehorn, PluribusBest Male Actor in a television drama– Noah Wyle, The PittBest female actor for a television limited series, anthology series or television motion picture– Michelle Williams, Dying For SexBest male actor in a television limited series, anthology series, TV motion picture– Stephen Graham, AdolescenceBest supporting female actor, television– Erin Doherty, AdolescenceBest supporting male actor – television– Owen Cooper, AdolescenceBest screenplay for a motion picture– Paul Thomas Anderson, One Battle After AnotherBest performance in stand-up comedy on television– Ricky Gervais: MortalityBest podcast– Good Hang with Amy PoehlerBest cinematic and box office achievement– SinnersBest song – motion picture– Golden – KPop Demon Hunters – Joong Gyu Kwak, Yu Han Lee, Hee Dong Nam, Jeong Hoon Seo, Park Hong Jun, Kim Eun-Jae, Mark SonnenblickBest original score – motion picture– Ludwig Goransson, Sinners

Freddie Mercury's ex has failed in her bid to sell his £30million London home - after putting the eight-bedroom mansion on the market in 2024. The Queen star left Garden Lodge, located in Kensington, to one-time fiancée Mary Austin after his 1991 death from AIDS-related bronchial pneumonia aged 45. Kashmira and her son, Jamal Zook, decided to bid for the pop star's possessions while remaining anonymous, so as not to alert Mary of their intentions. Mary and Freddie were never legally bound by marriage but the star called her his 'wife' long after their relationship had ended. Hutton wrote: 'Some of my things remain at Garden Lodge.

According to the company, the latest take-home grocery sales in Ireland rose by 6% in the four weeks to December 28, with overall sales reaching a record of almost €1.5bn. “Irish shoppers spent on average €770 at supermarkets during the festive period, an additional €32 compared to 2024,” she said. Dunnes Stores experienced an overall sales growth of 4.9% year-on-year, with customers making larger trips, contributing an additional €5.9m to their overall performance. SuperValu held a market share of 19.7%. Shoppers spent an additional €21.7m online during the festive period, helped by larger and more frequent trips which contributed a combined €6.9m to their overall performance.

Arsenal’s academy manager Per Mertesacker has announced he will leave at the end of the season after eight years in the role. The former German international and Arsenal player has overseen the club's men’s academy since 2018. He said: “Arsenal is and will always be a very special club to me, so this was a difficult decision. “We were fortunate to have retained Per as Academy Manager once he finished his playing career with us in 2018. “We’re happy that Per remains in role until the end of the season whilst we focus on our succession plan.

Bespoke lab-grown diamond jewelry debuts in Hong Kong, combining certified stones, personalization, and accessible pricing. HONG KONG, January 7, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — Linkest Limited today announced the official launch of its bespoke lab-grown diamond jewelry line in Hong Kong, offering consumers a personalized alternative to traditional diamond purchasing. “This launch reflects a commitment to making meaningful jewelry accessible without compromise,” said Chelsea Lam, founder of Linkest Limited. About Linkest LimitedLinkest Limited is a Hong Kong–based jewelry company specializing in lab-grown diamond and gemstone pieces. Linkest Limited aims to make fine jewelry an attainable part of everyday life through responsible sourcing and thoughtful design.

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Governments and industry aren’t acting fast enough to protect the planet, so it can feel like anything we do is a drop in the ocean. Here are five small things you can do for the planet in 2026 that aren’t hard, and they can save you some money too. Too frequent washing increases electricity consumption, adds to water pollution and wears out your clothes more quickly. Reduce your shower time by one minute and you can save more than 100 litres in a week. [ How to save water: The average Irish person uses 133 litres a dayOpens in new window ]When you’re making a cuppa, boil only what you need.