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Keane said Ferguson was “hanging around like a bad smell” and called out Carrick for appointing former United teammate Evans. Ferdinand told BBC 5Live: “I don’t think Sir Alex Ferguson has the influence at the club people think he does. I think he should have an influence, I think his presence is felt. By the way is there anyone on the planet who deserves a seat in the stadium every week more than Sir Alex? I understand why Michael Carrick has gone for someone like Steve Holland, he’s experienced.

The north west market town named one of 'UK's coolest postcodes' to move to in 2026The charming Lake District neighbourhood is noted for its cosy cafes, stunning scenery and vibrant atmosphereView 3 Images Keswick has been named one of the coolest places to live in 2026 (Image: Getty Images)The 'coolest postcodes' to move to in the UK in 2026 have now been revealed. Keswick in Cumbria is one of two north west areas to feature on the list alongside Liverpool. In town, The Cumberland Pencil Museum documents the history of pencils, and the Keswick Museum & Art Gallery displays local artefacts. Vast Derwent Water lake is south of town, with boat tours and the Theatre by the Lake," The Times said. Yes, Gen Z are getting outdoors, and top of their destination wish list is this market town in the Lakes.

Jan 17, 2026 12:00:00Elon Musk's Grok app is still able to generate sexually explicit images, despite being banned, reports say. California's attorney general issues cease and desist order to Grok's xAI. However, The Guardian reported that it was still possible to create sexual deepfakes. In response to the Grok sexual deepfake generation issue, the California Attorney General's Office announced that it had launched an investigation into xAI. Finally, on January 15, 2026, Grok's image editing features will no longer allow users to change their subject's appearance into a swimsuit, underwear, or nude.

South Western Railway (SWR) is progressing with its project to introduce a new fleet of trains across its network. The train operator, which serves Windsor, was the first to be transferred back under public ownership in May last year. This is part of the Department for Transport’s plans to bring passenger services back into public control after 30 years of privatisation. South Western Railway has been rolling out its 90-fleet Arterio trains across its network. The Government is continuing with its programme to bring operators back under public control, with many expected to transfer this year.

TLDRDespite restrictions announced by X, The Guardian found that the standalone Grok app still allows users to post sexualised videos of women in bikinis generated by AI, bypassing the platform's claimed moderation measures. The app responds to prompts to digitally remove clothes from images of women, creating sexually provocative videos. Experts and officials criticize X for not taking the issue of online violence against women seriously enough.

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Viral ‘Iran protests’ footage is actually from GreeceA video shared thousands of times online with claims it shows anti-government protests in Iran was actually filmed in Greece. But although there has been genuine footage of recent violent clashes in Iran, this particular video is not one of them. We traced the clip back to higher quality footage shared on Instagram on November 2 by an account based in Greece, before the current protests broke out in Iran. Full Fact has also been able to track down the location of the video to a street in Thessaloniki in northern Greece. It’s important to check that sources are trustworthy and verifiable before sharing their content on social media.

Oliver Glasner is a target for Manchester United, Chelsea and Manchester City battling for Dro Fernandez, and Tottenham want to add a left-sided attacker. Outgoing Crystal Palace boss Oliver Glasner is one of the names being considered for the Manchester United job in the summer. (Sun), externalLeeds have enquired about the availability of Norway striker Jorgen Strand Larsen, 25, but are yet to make an offer to Wolves. (Tuttosport - in Italian), externalCrystal Palace face losing another key player, with France forward Jean-Philippe Mateta, 28, open to a new challenge and Juventus interested. (Football Insider), externalFulham remain interested in PSV's Ricardo Pepi, 23, despite the USA striker sustaining a broken forearm earlier this month.

This Friday, Pushing Limits looks back at some of the most talked-about moments in the disability world. And we’ll dig into a debate that sparked plenty of opinions: should pregnant women be allowed to park in blue zones? Join Pushing Limits for a year-end wrap-up you won’t want to miss. Conditions for Disabled People in VenezuelaSpecial report on humanitarian needs of persons in situations of disability in Venezuela – July 2025 – Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of)Venezuela – Disability – Expat Focushttps://www.internationaldisabilityalliance.org/countries/VEN2. Alice Wong and Bob Kafka – Rest In PowerDisability Vulnerability : https://disabilityvisibilityproject.com/book/disability-vulnerability-spring-2026/https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/nov/15/alice-wong-disability-rights-activist-dies-aged-51https://nursing.ucsf.edu/news/memory-alice-wong-disability-rights-activist-writer-and-ucsf-changemakerhttps://time.com/7336976/disability-justice-alice-wong/Pushing Limits Interview with Alice Wonghttps://kpfa.org/episode/pushing-limits-july-15-2016/Personal story ~ meeting Bob Kafka: https://adapt.org/1984-washington-bob-kafka/Obituary: https://www.kut.org/politics/2025-12-29/bob-kafka-austin-disability-rights-advocate-dies-txBob’s home chapter of ADAPT celebrates his passing: https://adaptoftexas.org/Pushing Limits interview with Bob Kafka prior to the passage of Obama Care (Affordable Care Act): https://kpfa.org/episode/58204/8.

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Sir Keir Starmer is facing growing calls within the Cabinet to remove Mr Streeting from his post, amid what they see as his public pronouncements of outspoken opinions, according to The Times. Mr Streeting has found himself the target of a briefing war from within Downing Street over his perceived ambitions to succeed Sir Keir as Prime Minister. Some ministers appeared convinced that Wes Streeting was on manoeuvres to become prime minister (Ben Whitley/PA)They told the newspaper Mr Streeting was “undermining all of us” in Government, and suggested he was “repeatedly breaching collective responsibility”. Two others who spoke to The Times appeared convinced Mr Streeting was on manoeuvres to become prime minister. Mr Streeting has previously voiced his concerns about the direction of the Government, and hit out at a “toxic culture” in No 10 when briefing against him was made public in November.

The United States and Taiwan reached a bilateral agreement that reduced reciprocal tariffs on most Taiwanese goods to 15% and locked in sweeping commitments to expand U.S. semiconductor and technology capacity. Under the agreement, broad reciprocal tariffs on Taiwanese exports were lowered from 20% to 15%, placing Taiwan on par with recent U.S. arrangements with other Asian economies. Sector-specific reciprocal tariffs for products such as auto parts, timber, lumber and wood products were capped at 15%, while certain categories including generic pharmaceuticals, aircraft components and some natural resources were exempted from reciprocal duties at 0%. On the financial side, Taiwanese semiconductor and technology firms committed to "new, direct investments totaling at least $250 billion" in the United States to build and expand capacity in advanced semiconductors and artificial intelligence. Taiwan's government also pledged "credit guarantees of at least $250 billion to facilitate additional investment by Taiwanese enterprises."

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It’s home to countless creative studios, a pub owned by Ian McKellen and one of the capital’s best clubsEvery year, Time Out crowns one London neighbourhood the coolest of the lot. The Times has just unveiled its list of the 11 coolest UK places to move to in 2026, with one London area making the cut. The newspaper declared that the capital’s coolest place to be to in 2026 is... Poplar. See the Times’ full list of the coolest UK postcodes to move to in 2026 here. Stay in the loop: sign up to our free Time Out London newsletter for the best of the city, straight to your inbox.