Oliver Glasner called out the Crystal Palace hierarchyIt was the latest incident of a miserable week for Palace, who suffered one of the worst FA Cup upsets in history to non-league Macclesfield last weekend. Article continues below ADVERTISEMENTNot holding back during his post-match interview after the defeat, Glasner took aim at the Palace board, stating he felt let down by the club's hierarchy. We feel we're being abandoned, selling our captain one day before a game. He added: "If you heart gets torn out twice a year, with Eze one day before a game in summer. We know we aren't in the best of runs, we don't have players available and we're selling our captain.

Drivers in the area will have to find alternative routes as a section of the C2008 is set to close to vehicles from January 30. Although the official order can last up to 18 months, it is anticipated the restrictions will be in place for seven days. The council order says that a way for pedestrians and dismounted cyclists will be maintained at all times. All other vehicles, however, will have to follow a signed alternative route, which will take them along the A594, C2001 Central Road, and Row Brow. For more notices affecting YOUR area, visit our Public Notice Portal at publicnoticeportal.uk/times-and-star

Federer Shines At Australian Open Ceremony As Festival Begins Record crowds, star-studded exhibition matches, and a new festival format set the stage for a thrilling three weeks at Melbourne Park as the 2026 Australian Open gets underway. The 2026 Australian Open has kicked off in style, transforming Melbourne Park into a three-week festival of tennis that’s already captured the imagination of fans worldwide. Among those stars was Roger Federer, the six-time Australian Open champion and 20-time Grand Slam winner. It really truly means so much to me when people like Rocket (Laver) show up.”This year’s Australian Open is more than just another Grand Slam. This year’s Australian Open is also notable for its record prize pool, which has increased by 16 percent.

Thune Trying to Wish Away Trump’s Persistent Greenland Threats; Bacon Says Invasion Impeachable BuffoneryOn January 6, Senate Majority “Leader” John Thune assured us no one is seriously thinking of invading Greenland:Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) I don’t see military action being an option there,” Thune said of a possible U.S. takeover of Greenland after President Trump deposed Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro over the weekend. Thune noted he led a congressional delegation to Denmark, which controls Greenland, last year. Thune said a U.S. military takeover of Greenland is “not something that anybody is contemplating seriously” [Alexander Bolton, “Thune Dismisses Prospect of Military Seizure of Greenland,” The Hill, 2026.01.06]. Instead of wishing away the President’s threats, Senator Thune should Representative Bacon in telling Trump to drop his dangerous talk of taking over Greenland or face removal from office.

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Full time: Maidenhead United 3, Enfield Town 090' Andrews does well to force a late corner for Maidenhead. 3-0 pic.twitter.com/uyMoMeRjI3 — Maidenhead United (@MUFCYorkRoad) January 17, 2026Today's attendance is 1,14078' GOAL! pic.twitter.com/TtSTh7ds1a — Maidenhead United (@MUFCYorkRoad) January 17, 202676' Remy Clerima misses a big chance to make it 3-0. 0-0 — Maidenhead United (@MUFCYorkRoad) January 17, 202636' Pinball in the Maidenhead area, but the ball just wouldn't fall for an Enfield player. Click here https://t.co/6epRmJQ9xt pic.twitter.com/Gb7D1knzJ6 — Maidenhead United (@MUFCYorkRoad) January 17, 2026Visitors Enfield Town line up as follows:How this afternoon's visitors line up https://t.co/kWFHRayKDn — Maidenhead United (@MUFCYorkRoad) January 17, 2026Maidenhead United have one new face in their squad this afternoon, with David Mantle having arrived on loan from Coventry City.

TLDRThe US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ruled that Elon Musk’s xAI datacenter in Tennessee used methane gas turbines illegally by not obtaining air quality permits. The EPA revised its policies, stating that even temporary or portable gas turbines require permits. This ruling is a victory for Memphis activists who have been protesting the additional pollution from the datacenters in already overburdened communities.

Tottenham Hotspur could choose to sell Alejo VelizTottenham Hotspur are reportedly exploring a permanent exit for striker Alejo Veliz - a player Lionel Messi once admitted reminded him of Luis Suarez. The 22-year-old is currently on loan at Rosario Club - the Argentine outfit where he started his career before moving to Spurs in 2023 - until June 2026. Article continues below ADVERTISEMENTVeliz found the back of the net five times in 16 appearances for Rosario, which he joined in July. Get all the best sports news and much more on our Facebook page Article continues below ADVERTISEMENTAnd Barcelona legend Messi previously had high hopes for the striker. Article continues below ADVERTISEMENTLionel Messi has previously compared Alejo Veliz to Luis Suarez"[Roman] Vega, [Maximo] Perrone, and especially Veliz,” Messi said of Argentina’s best young players in September 2023.

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Digital-rights monitors and activists say Iranian authorities are advancing a confidential plan to sever or sharply curtail the country's connection to the global internet, converting access to an adjudicated government privilege for a cleared minority while the rest of the population is restricted to a domestic, national network. Amir Rashidi, head of Filterwatch, reported that enforcement has already been tightened during recent nationwide blackouts and that authorities have warned unrestricted access will not return after 2026. A large-scale national network project being deployed in partnership with Chinese suppliers is described as building an internal data centre and platform to host banking, payment systems and other critical public services. Activists and aid groups say thousands of Starlink satellite terminals have been smuggled into Iran and traded on the black market; estimates cited by activists place the number of units in the tens of thousands. Restricting global connectivity would raise barriers to trade, deter foreign investment, and complicate cross-border financial flows by isolating payment platforms and banking infrastructure.

A series of top British theatre productions and operas are due to be shown at the Vue Harrow cinema in the first quarter of 2026. The Royal Ballet and Opera's La Traviata is set to launch the initiative from January 14. Other Royal Ballet and Opera productions to be screened include Woolf Works from February 9, Giselle from March 3, and Siegfried from March 31. Andreas Schager, in his much-anticipated debut with the Royal Ballet and Opera, stars as Siegfried’s titular hero, with Antonio Pappano conducting, drawing out the tensions and mysticism of Wagner’s dynamic score. Located inside the St George's Shopping Centre, Vue Harrow has 12 screens with 782 Ultra Lux and Lux seats.

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Do you remember these Irvine Times pics from January 2016? His family were warned he might never wake up after suffering a serious head injury when he crashed his motorbike. Irvine's Red Cross House was earmarked for closure (Image: Newsquest)Irvine’s Red Cross House was set to close unless a buyer could be found, the Times revealed. Irvine and Kilwinning were hit by heavy snow in January 2016 (Image: Newsquest)North Ayrshire ground to a halt when a freak snowstorm hit on January 88, 2016. The Portal was still under construction in 2016 (Image: Newsquest)Irvine’s brand new leisure centre was under construction in early 2016 as North Ayrshire Council revealed it would be known as The Portal.

THIS is the chilling moment a ex-soldier stabs an old friend 80 times during a crazed and frenzied attack. Adam, who miraculously survived, later told officers McHugh was cutting at his throat in a sawing motion and shouting: “Just die.”The incident unfolded outside homes in Mapperley, Nottingham. His friend Tomlinson, pleaded guilty to assisting an offender and perverting the course of justice. She said: “McHugh’s savage and merciless attack could very easily have killed a man who previously considered him a friend. “Thankfully, the victim survived the serious injuries he suffered, but the physical and psychological scars continue to profoundly impact his life.

Donald Trump has been gifted the Nobel peace prize medal by Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado. The gesture comes after Machado was unexpectedly sidelined by Trump when US forces abducted her political rival, Venezuela’s president, Nicolás Maduro. Her supporters had hoped Trump would recognise her as Venezuela's new leader, but instead he gave his support to the dictator’s second-in-command, Delcy Rodríguez.