O2 customers issued warning as provider to switch off 'relic' service in 2026The UK's biggest mobile provider has announced the shutdown of its 3G services in 2026, urgingcustomers with 3G-only devices to upgrade to avoid losing access to mobile internet as 4G and 5G services continue. The provider's switch-off will only impact those still using older handsets that rely solely on 3G connectivity. ‌Just two percent of O2's mobile data traffic now runs on 3G, which can no longer keep pace with contemporary technological requirements. Decommissioning the network will enable O2 to reallocate radio spectrum across its wireless infrastructure, enhancing speeds and expanding 4G and 5G reach, reports the Express. She said in a statement: "We're now more connected than ever thanks to significant investment in faster, more reliable 4G and 5G networks.

January 03, 2026 14:25 UTC

They should be aware that he is every boss’s nightmare – one of the country’s most vexatious complainants. Just about the only thing Johnson, a born-again Christian, has not made a claim for is ‘sexual orientation’ discrimination. He’s also done turns as a stand-up comic and compered open mic events at a bar in Islington, north London. In the future – instead of the ‘middle finger’ – Johnson would weaponise his grievances by exploiting the employment tribunal process. Johnson made multiple discrimination claims against both organisations.

January 03, 2026 14:22 UTC

I speak, of course, of the most enduring mystery of the universe since the dawn of existence: stage times. Under my progressive reign, it will soon become law for all artists, promoters and venues – all of them – to advertise stage times for gigs 48 hours in advance. Lately there’s been a delightful trend in London to stage productions so concise that they don’t require an interval. I can proudly say I’ve won every colour of medal in the Aisle Seat to Ladies’ Room Interval Sprint. Stress instead about the penalties for noncompliance with my imminent Stage Times Transparency Act – because things are about to change around here.

January 03, 2026 14:16 UTC

“It was a brilliant operation, actually,” Mr Trump told the New York Times after eyewitnesses in Venezuela reported a series of explosions. Smoke rises at La Carlota airport after explosions and low-flying aircraft were heard in Caracas, Venezuela. Venezuela's president Nicolas Maduro delivers a speech during a military ceremony in Fuerte Tiuna, Caracas on November 25th, 2025. The explosions come after a five-month US pressure campaign against Maduro, which many analysts believe is designed to topple the Venezuelan leader. The president of Cuba, Miguel Díaz-Canel, denounced the US’s “criminal attack” and claimed the region was being brutally assaulted.

January 03, 2026 14:09 UTC

Video: Spreading the joy! Nina Agdal beams happily in effortlessly sexy red and cream lingerie for Christmas underwear campaignBehind the scenes look at a Buick commercial for stretching and strengthening featuring Nina Agdal and Akin Akman,

January 03, 2026 14:08 UTC

By now we had spent €96 on food but the meal was supposed to include wine – and that was a problem. Sally Hayden in Damascus, SyriaYou would struggle to spend €120 on a meal in Damascus. A shared meal between five people in Beit Jabri restaurant, in Damascus, came to less than €40. instagram.com/beit.jabri.restaurantMark Paul in LondonThe concept of “the best meal available” is flexible and adaptable. The set lunch menu might include classic Italian dishes such as zuppa di piselli (pea soup), polipetti (stewed baby octopus) and fegato alla piastre (fried calf’s liver).

January 03, 2026 14:01 UTC

This is a team bound not by boozy bravado or late-night bonding sessions, but by something far more personal: faith. “I felt so good,” Jesus told me in December, after his first comeback appearance as a substitute in Arsenal’s Champions League win away to Club Brugge. Inside Arsenal’s dressing room, however, faith is flourishing and not confined to one creed. “Having this space to contemplate and pray will change the lives of future Arsenal players.”Arsenal’s religious faith is diverse. But in a season where margins are fine and pressure relentless, Arsenal’s unity, spiritual as much as sporting, feels like an edge.

January 03, 2026 14:00 UTC

Yet former Manchester United star Wes Brown discovered just how rapidly fortunes can change. ‌Football supporters were stunned when the 23-cap former England international declared bankruptcy in 2023. But luckily I still do quite a lot of work and I'm able to carry on now moving forward. View 3 Images The 46-year-old declared bankruptcy in April 2023‌Brown has since focused on educating athletes on financial literacy and due diligence, something he has suggested was lacking at the peak of his own football fame. Ex-Manchester City star Trevor Sinclair was also declared bankrupt in June 2025 after failing to settle a tax bill exceeding £36,000.

January 03, 2026 13:58 UTC

So this season, aided by a disposable vape and a pretty necklace aid, I decided to give giving up a go. So on returning from my Scottish sojourn, I went straight to the local vape shop to try again. I immediately stopped smoking for 3 days and had just a dozen ciggies over the next 2 months. And with my two golden bullion bars of quit, I tried it to stop my chain-smoking habit once more, using the gold necklace with pretty hearts on and Sonder vape. Since combining the vape and necklace, I'm now trying to establish a routine of necklace/vape that supports cutting back on my ciggies.

January 03, 2026 13:55 UTC

Dr McKenna Cup: Armagh 0-17 (0-1-15) Tyrone 2-13 (2-0-13)Tyrone’s young guns rang in the new year with a comeback win over Armagh in a lively Dr McKenna Cup first round tie at the Box-It Athletic Grounds, turning on the power in the second half to make a positive start to the season. They dominated the second quarter, out-scoring their opponents by 0-7 to 0-1, strong running from Andrew Murnin, McQuillan, Burns and Oisin Conaty stepping up the pressure on the Tyrone defence. Scorers for Armagh: O O’Neill 0-4, O Conaty 0-3, F O’Brien, J Og Burns, C Turbitt (2pf) 0-2 each, A Murnin, D Magee, R McQuillan, A O’Neill 0-1 each. Scorers for Tyrone: M Donnelly 1-2, L McGarrity 1-1, D McCurry (1f) R Canavan (1f) 0-3 each, B Cullen 0-2, J Oguz, M Conroy (f) 0-1 each. ARMAGH: E Rafferty; P McGrane, A McKay, J McElroy; R McQuillan, D Magee, J Og Burns; C O’Neill, A Murnin; D McMullan, D McCarthy, F O’Brien; O Conaty, O O’Neill, C Turbitt.

January 03, 2026 13:52 UTC

The first four victims of a Swiss bar fire have been identified as two women, aged 16 and 21, and two men, aged 16 and 18. They were all identified as Swiss nationals, although further details including their names have not yet been released. Valais canton police said their bodies have been returned to their families as efforts continue to identify the other victims. Swiss officials described the blaze as a likely flashover, meaning that it triggered the release of combustible gases that can ignite violently. Mme Pilloud said the most likely cause of the fire appeared to have been 'sparkling candles' placed in bottles that were brought too close to the basement ceiling, which caught fire.

January 03, 2026 13:51 UTC

Our investigation of latest Food Standards Agency (FSA) reports found 5,022 outlets fell below minimum hygiene standards out of a total 139,593. At the other end of the scale, 19 councils in the UK didn't have a single restaurant that failed a hygiene rating. But consumers are also now far more aware of food hygiene ratings than ever before, according to experts at Food Safety Consultancy UK. 'Mandatory display of food hygiene ratings in England would likely help address this by increasing transparency and encouraging operators to prioritise compliance. 'Food hygiene standards across the UK are very high.

January 03, 2026 13:51 UTC

That we even have an All-Ireland club final replay to write about is symptomatic of the game’s changed order over the past six months. Cork camogie teams don’t falter or fade or facilitate comebacks from that position. Skill and self-confidence have always been the hallmarks of Cork camogie. Following her logic-defying player-of-the-match performance in last month’s drawn All-Ireland final, we watched back the 2021 Laochra Gael episode of Therese Maher. The latter one-point defeat continued an annus horribilis for Cork camogie.

January 03, 2026 13:46 UTC

Seven of nine boundaries are breached, as ocean acidification was added this year, alongside climate change, biodiversity loss, land-use change, freshwater stress, nutrient overload and chemical pollution. Ecological footprints measure the different sources and impacts of climate change on nation-states and world income groups. Each of these three scientific frameworks used to study climate change and environmental degradation can communicate research findings and stimulate mitigating action. Such visual images make for more effective communication of climate change as a growing crisis. Convincing people in the richer states and income groups to take such lifestyle hits is difficult; for some, denialism is a convenient response.

January 03, 2026 13:46 UTC

'Liam Rosenior would accept Chelsea conditions – but alternative is the right fit'Chelsea are in the market for a new head coach after they parted ways with Enzo Maresca earlier this weekView 2 Images Strasbourg Head Coach Liam Rosenior has been linked with the vacant Chelsea job (Image: Photo by Eurasia Sport Images/Getty Images)Former Liverpool star John Barnes has urged Chelsea to swerve Liam Rosenior and pursue Como’s Cesc Fabregas to replace Enzo Maresca in the Stamford Bridge dugout. ‌The London club are in the market for a new head coach after parting ways with Maresca this week. Despite the fact he’s a young manager, he has a history with Chelsea – which is very important. The fans loved him and he’s done very well at Como, so I think he would be the right fit to come in at the club. In July 2024, after being admitted to the UEFA Pro coaching course, Fabregas was formally appointed as Como’s head coach, signing a four-year deal.

January 03, 2026 13:43 UTC