Northern Lights Shine Over U.K. and EuropeOne of the largest solar radiation storms in decades produced an aurora borealis that illuminated rare hues like red and purple over Britain and parts of continental Europe. By Axel BoadaJanuary 20, 2026

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The US House speaker, Mike Johnson, said on Tuesday he was confident that Britain and the US would work through differences on Greenland that threaten to upend bilateral ties. Johnson's visit to mark the 250th anniversary of US independence from British rule comes at an awkward time for transatlantic relations, days after President Donald Trump threatened Britain and other European countries with tariffs unless they agreed to the US acquiring Greenland

The double-sided note, written in green ink on torn paper, read: “Hi, I don’t know if you are aware; your voice, volume of, has been overwhelming to us. However, we have heard every word of your conversation – we now know the names of your cats. Something to think about.”Paulina said: “I was, of course, mortified, as everyone would be, I think. “Maybe they were afraid to approach me, but I don’t think I’m a threatening person. “I really don’t subscribe to the ‘rude Londoner’ experience, I think people are really, really lovely and we do feel welcome in the city.”

The Cubs had a 3-0 lead going into the bottom of the second. The Cubs trailed 15-5 going into the bottom of the eighth and so David Ross summoned infielder Andrelton Simmons to throw that inning. In 34 games for the Cubs Simmons batted .173/.244/.187 (13-for-75). First eight batters he faced: single, single, walk, single, sacrifice fly, single, double, sacrifice fly. If you’ve lost count, that’s five runs before Simmons got Alejo López to pop up to end the inning.

Some economists are expecting the rate of Consumer Prices Index (CPI) inflation to have risen in December after falling sharply the previous month. The price of plane tickets and hotels are also expected to have soared amid stronger demand for Christmas travel. If it was collected later in the month, travel prices could have been much higher in line with the school holidays, pushing up the overall rate of inflation. On the other hand, analysts for Barclays said they thought inflation would remain unchanged at 3.2% in December. But experts said they thought inflation was still heading downwards this year.

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Security footage from Greenacres Library shows a man dumping four kittens in the after-hours library box. The kittens, which are believed to be around six weeks old, were discovered by a library staff member on the morning of 12 January. The kittens were unharmed. According to RSPCA South Australia, this is the third time kittens have been dumped in the after-hours book slot at the library. RSPCA South Australia is appealing for public help to identify the person responsible

Saudi Arabia Darts Masters LIVE: Players, draw, schedule, UK times and where to watchThe 2026 Saudi Arabia Darts Masters takes place this week as Michael van Gerwen looks to continue his strong start to 2026. The Dutch legend claimed victory at the Bahrain Darts Masters last week, and he wants more success here. Saudi Arabia Darts Masters: Date and start timesThis World Series event is being held over two days on Monday, February 19, and Tuesday, February 20. Paolo Nebrida was set to take on Van Gerwen, but he has been forced to withdraw from the tournament. This was confirmed in a statement from the PDC, which said: "Nitin Kumar will replace Paolo Nebrida in the field for the 2026 Riyadh Season Darts Masters following Nebrida's withdrawal from the event due to illness.

A Jewish family in a supposedly progressive neighborhood of Bristol, England, is seeking to relocate to a new area after facing rising antisemitism, especially since Hamas's October 7 massacre and the outbreak of the Israel-Hamas War, British outlet The Sunday Times reported last week. A family in their neighborhood found out that they were Jewish and asked, "Well, you're not Zionists, are you?" This development led the family to worry about their child attending this school, and to search for a home in a more "neutral neighborhood." It was "perfectly normal" for people to talk about their racial heritage and which protests they had participated in, he commented. UK Jewish family says they were 'tested' to see if they were Zionists"People are regularly testing you.

TLDRThe world’s oldest monastic brewery, Germany’s Weltenburger, is being sold to Munich brewers Schneider Weisse due to declining German beer sales. The sale includes the Bischofshof brewery, preserving an important piece of Bavarian brewing tradition and keeping 21 jobs in the region. The purchase aims to prevent the complete closure of the breweries and maintain the production of award-winning lager and signature dark brews at the historic Weltenburg Abbey.

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The 17-year-old has been making a name for himself at the Championship club despite their ongoing crisis, and his performances have not gone unnoticed. According to the Daily Mail, both Liverpool and United have tabled offers for the young talent. Article continues below ADVERTISEMENTWhile Liverpool's bid remains undisclosed, it's reported that United have put forward around £400,000 plus significant add-ons. Article continues below ADVERTISEMENTThe Owls were placed into administration last October and have since been hit with an 18-point deduction by the EFL. Article continues below ADVERTISEMENTA consortium spearheaded by James Bord is now the preferred bidder, bringing a takeover one step closer to fruition.

Photograph: Tim Platt/Getty ImagesWhen my son makes marmalade, he never warms the jars or uses circles of baking paper and cellophane – he just puts the lids on. It never goes mouldy, so am I wasting my time doing it the “proper” way? Dagna, Berkhamsted, HertsYou can’t get much sweeter than marmalade, and this is most likely the reason for both Dagna and her son’s success, despite their differing strategies. “Mould needs water to do its thing, and sugar binds to water.” She recalls a former student who, like Dagna’s son, simply ladled her marmalade into jars and closed the lids. “He’s more right than she is,” says Pam Corbin, author of Pam the Jam: The Book of Preserves.

Last year, United unveiled plans for a new 100,000-seater stadium, marking a departure from their historic Old Trafford base. The proposed venture is expected to generate 92,000 jobs, over 17,000 new homes, and attract an extra 1.8 million visitors each year. Our current stadium has served us brilliantly for the past 115 years, but it has fallen behind the best arenas in world sport. Read our Privacy PolicyThe club itself is also heavily indebted under the Glazers' reign. In 2023, there were discussions about selling the club to Qatari billionaire Sheikh Jassim, but instead, a minority share was sold to Ratcliffe.