British skiers heading to the Alps this January are being warned that a common habit on the slopes could lead to a hefty fine. Under international ski safety rules, skiers must not stop where they block visibility or create a hazard for others. Alex Dyer, head of customer success at ski holiday company Ski Vertigo, said one of the biggest issues seen each winter is skiers stopping in dangerous places on the slopes. Skiers stop to wait for others, adjust equipment or check phones, without realising they are creating an obstacle. Ski Vertigo advised holidaymakers to ski defensively, choose safe stopping points and remember that what feels like a small decision can carry serious consequences on busy winter pistes.

She then shows a newer Ford Ranger Raptor dual-cab ute, built about 20 years later. Ms Aubrey claimed that the smaller Falcon ute was 'safer' than the Raptor ute. 'That is much safer for pedestrians and cyclists because it's like a car,' she said, before pointing at the Ranger again. Ms Aubrey compared the newer Ford Ranger (left) with an older Ford Falcon ute (right)Ms Aubrey called a Ford Ranger Raptor a 'vanity wagon'@electrify_this Why have Utes gotten so big? 'The older Ford utes are fantastic and run forever, only two-seater though,' a third said.

For two weeks now there have been massive demonstrations in Iran, not only in Tehran but also in a huge number of provincial towns and cities. It took until a few days ago for the BBC to report, with film, the insurrection that is under way in Iran. John Swinney has not sent a message of support, to try to show that he is a world leader. An estimate by Scottish Joint Council for Local Government Employees shows this would increase the annual cost of just three services, pupil support, care homes and home care by £7.41 million. But at a time when many Scots struggle to pay rent, energy costs etc, who would think this sensible?

Photo: Bryan O’BrienThe cost of a national stamp is to increase by 20c from €1.65 to €1.85 next month as part of a number of price hikes by An Post. The company said the increases are necessary “to safeguard national delivery services and equal access to letter services nationwide”. Rates for large envelopes, packets, over-the-counter parcels, and registered post will also rise, as will rates for “innovative national and international digital stamps”. It also said falling levels of international letters and rising costs mean “steep increases are necessary” in the prices for sending letters of all sizes abroad. “While meter post, most bulk mail rates and stamp booklets prices will increase from February 3rd,” it said.

An Ghaeltacht savour the moment after beating Glenullin in the All-Ireland Club Intermediate Final at Croke Park. Yeah, it’s special to bring one [All-Ireland medal] back.”His dad, the legendary Páidí Ó Sé, won eight All-Ireland senior medals with Kerry. Two decades later, he was on the sideline with the bainisteoir bib at Croke Park again on Sunday. Pádraig Ó Sé helping An Ghaeltacht to All-Ireland club redemption. The constant drone clogging the air around Croke Park was very much in keeping with the pedestrian nature of events on the pitch.

Making any resolutions between Christmas and New Year’s is a recipe for misery and pressured self-esteem. On this 12th day of January do, please, review the situation and stop punishing yourself. It didn’t work last year, or the year before, so why did you think it would be any easier in January 2026? Surely you must have learned by now that making any resolutions in those lazy, overgorged, saturated days between Christmas and New Year’s is a recipe for misery and pressured self-esteem. Life is tough enough at this time of year without more punishment.

Negotiations on the UK-EU sanitary and phytosanitary (SPS) agreement deal have not yet started but are due to commence this month. Photograph: Stefan Rousseau/PA WireThe European Union is reportedly demanding guarantees the UK will compensate the bloc if a future government reneges on the Brexit “reset” agreement British prime minister Keir Starmer is currently negotiating. A UK Labour Party source said: “Exit provisions are a basic staple of any international trade agreement. Pretending these routine legal contingencies constitute a democratic outrage [is] frankly exhausting.”Negotiations on the SPS deal have not yet started but are due to commence this month. Anand Menon, the director of UK in a Changing Europe, said: “We shouldn’t be surprised that the EU is playing hardball.

Scarborough is where I settled five years into my 10 years of living in Perth. I felt proud to be of a culture where women can dress in a way that reflects their own comfort and choices. In the wake of the Bondi shootings Australian media has been awash with chatter as to what those common values are. Scarborough Beach, Perth, Western Australia. While the Bondi attack was undisputedly anti-Semitic, it was also an act against wider Australian culture.

Photograph: Billy Stickland/InphoChampions Cup group stage: Toulon 27 Munster 25Nobody can accuse Munster of not leaving it all on the pitch in Stade Félix Mayol. The first half was characterised by ferocious Munster scrambling in defence and Toulon frittering away chances with misplaced passes and wrong options. Within minutes Munster were again sniffing weakness and, despite the raucousness of the home fans, they swept up field looking to win the match. Scoring sequence – 17 mins: J Crowley pen, 0-3; 32 mins: Crowley pen, 0-6; 39 mins: M Donon try and con, 7-6. 44 mins: B White try, Domon con, 14-6; 47 mins: C Nash try, Crowley con 14-13; 50 mins: G Dréan try, Domon con, 21-13; 65 mins: Domon pen, 24-13; 68 mins: J O’Donohue try, 24-18; 71 mins: T Farrell try, Crowley con, 24-25; 75 mins: Domon pen, 27-25.

Graham was named best actor in a TV mini series, while Cooper was named best supporting actor in a television series at the star-studded ceremony and Doherty was named best supporting actress. The incredible Stephen Graham of Adolescence accepts the award for Best Male Actor – Television – Limited Series, Anthology Series or Television Motion Picture! ⭐️ #GoldenGlobes pic.twitter.com/WvTHZhjEw0 — Golden Globes (@goldenglobes) January 12, 2026“Outstanding performances all across the board, each and every one of you, and it’s been an honour. Let's hear it for our #GoldenGlobes winner for Best Supporting Male Actor – Television in Adolescence! Noah Wyle was named best actor in a TV drama while Jean Smart won the best actress in a TV musical/comedy prize for Hacks and Seth Rogen won best actor in a TV musical/comedy for The Studio.

Challenge Cup: Montpellier 33 Connacht 31Montpellier, pool one leaders going into this fixture, retained their stranglehold on their European Challenge Cup hopes with a dominant last quarter to erase Connacht’s lead and take the honours. It had looked promising in the opening half – Connacht leading 24-14 after fullback Sam Gilbert struck a penalty on the cusp of the half-time whistle. Photograph: James Crombie/InphoHaving leaked an early try when Thomas Darmon capitalised on a turnover, courtesy of this pack’s counter-rucking, Connacht delivered within four minutes. However, Connacht were always going to struggle against the might of Montpellier’s pack, and a 17th-minute penalty paved the way for their opening try – Connacht unable to stop their forward momentum. When he provided the finish to a superb move involving Ioane and debutant Harry West after the restart, Connacht were 31-14 in front.

But human rights organisations and researchers are increasingly questioning the cost and impact of the measures, and their effectiveness. Deals with third countries do not address the fundamental reasons why people move, say human rights groups. “We think that the incredible, tremendous human rights cost has to be weighed into whether we consider that a sustainable, humane policy,” she adds. The 2024 agreement with Mauritania “shows how it could be done better if the focus shifted”, says Lauren Seibert of Human Rights Watch. National capitals are now pushing for even harsher measures that in some cases echo the repressive migration policies of US president Donald Trump.

The founder of popular food brand Carman's has revealed she came close to death after choking on a piece of steak. Carolyn Creswell, 52, shared details of her frightening ordeal in an Instagram post on Friday and paid tribute to those who saved her life - including her husband Pete. After choking on the meat, the millionaire businesswoman passed out and fell to the floor, splitting open her head. She also thanked the health professionals at The Alfred Hospital and added a message to her own team at Carman's. Daily Mail has reached out to the Carman's founder for comment.

Under the new rules, Blue Badge users must now scan a bar code at a parking kiosk machine and enter a vehicle registration at the John Radcliffe Hospital. While parking is still free for disabled people, the rules have been branded "confusing" by Oxford hospital patients and visitors. READ MORE: Oxford girl injured after multiple pupils fall near schoolDisgruntled motorists have already started to receive fines of up to £100 for these unwitting parking infringements. John Radcliffe Hospital parking (Image: Antony Moore)"She was in hospital over Christmas and I had to use the Blue Badge area outside the hospital, where I had parked many times previously," he said. READ MORE: New hospital parking policy dubbed 'confusing' as £100 fines land"Believe me the new signage is hardly noticeable and the machine is nowhere in sight.

“Haven't had the full diagnosis but he's a bit of an Energizer bunny, so he's showing good form in there at the moment, but we'll get a scan. We'll have a good look and see what the impact as well.”Regarding Patterson, the Munster head coach added: “Yeah, he took a bang in the warm-up, you know, just ran into one of our big forwards. You don't bring anyone if they're don't have the capacity to play, so, so he was there. “It was just precautionary, that we just give him another week of contact training. That's what the bench is for, to have an impact and their profile helped us, and we got a number of other things right through that period of the game that's helped them inject themselves into the game.”