Hamilton Accies players threat strike over unpaid wages as crisis club embroiled in more turmoilThe cash-strapped League One side were hit with a nine point deduction from the SPFL earlier this monthView 2 Images The Broadwood Stadium (Image: SNS Group)Hamilton Accies’ players could REFUSE to play against East Fife on Saturday - after discovering the crisis club won't pay their wages for December. And it's understood they won't train at the club until Friday, just 24 hours before the East Fife clash. But Accies were then hit with a six-point penalty in October after paying trialists and fielding amateur players while under a transfer embargo. Jonny Towers replaced Gerry Strain, after he was deemed not fit and proper to run the club by the SFA. View 2 Images Hamilton owner Seref ZenginHe was seen as a potential saviour as Hamilton attempted to avoid oblivion.

Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, emphasized the job’s overwhelming nature, warning candidates of immediate immersion into high-stake challenges. This role entails defending against threats to mental health, cybersecurity, and even biological safety as AI systems evolve autonomously. Scope of ResponsibilitiesThe head of preparedness will focus on identifying and mitigating emerging risks associated with AI’s frontier capabilities. Yoshua Bengio, a leading AI researcher, highlighted the regulatory vacuum—stating that everyday items like sandwiches face more oversight than AI. The appointment of a dedicated head for AI preparedness reflects OpenAI’s intent to proactively manage the multifaceted risks posed by rapid AI advancements.

On 14 October, Hamas handed over four bodies to Israel as part of the US-brokered Gaza ceasefire. Israeli forensic experts confirmed the identities of three of the bodies, but said that one did not belong to them. Hamas insistedthe fourth man was an Israeli soldier. The body, however, was that of Khalil Dawas, a Palestinian from Jericho suspected of working with Israeli forces. The Guardian's Lorenzo Tondo explains what we know about his story – which is a tangle of contradictions, grey zones, secrecy and betrayal

Where will women’s football in England be in a decade’s time? Women’s football in England is at a crossroads. The tournament provides the FA and WSL Football with a shared focal point, an opportunity to explode the women’s game domestically. Speaking after the submission by England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland of the joint bid to host the 2035 World Cup, the FA’s director of women’s football, Sue Day, said: “There will never be a women’s football strategy here that doesn’t have participation at its absolute heart. This is an extract from our free email about women’s football, Moving the Goalposts.

Liverpool look set to welcome young midfielder James McConnell back to AnfieldLiverpool will welcome young midfielder James McConnell back to Anfield as his loan deal with Ajax is reportedly set to be terminated. Article continues below ADVERTISEMENT McConnell joined Ajax at the end of August after John Heitinga had departed Anfield, where he was Arne Slot’s assistant, to become head coach of the Dutch giants. Article continues below ADVERTISEMENT According to Dutch outlet Voetbal International, McConnell’s time at Ajax has been limited to half a season and he will head back to Liverpool. And Ajax plan to delve into the loan market once again in January to sign a more experienced No. Liverpool boss Arne Slot could sanction another loan deal for midfielder James McConnell

Jennifer Pinto in MarlboroughI recently spent a day wandering through Marlborough, a picture-perfect market town in Wiltshire that's regularly hailed as having one of the best high streets in the UK. In 2024, Marlborough High Street was named one of the best in the UK by readers of The Times. The high street is also one of the widest in the UK and is filled with beautiful buildings that breathe history. There's a real sense of community here, shopkeepers and independent business owners know each other, support each other, and create an experience that makes visiting the high street feel special. There's a market on the wide High Street twice a week

This relates to the concept of eating 12 grapes while sitting under a table on New Year's Eve. 🎆 In which European country do people celebrate New Year by eating 12 grapes at midnight for good luck? 🔍 Hint...this country’s flag has red and yellow stripes 🍇 — tuiuk (@TUIUK) December 30, 2025Why do people eat 12 grapes on New Year's Eve? Recommended reading :They were said to be inspired by a French custom of drinking champagne and eating grapes on New Year’s Eve. They promoted the idea of indulging in 12 grapes at midnight as a way to sell some extra produce.

Wiegman, who began her role in September 2021, said: “I would like to express my sincere gratitude for this honour. I deeply thank the fans for their support.”Wiegman’s honour follows another glorious summer for the Lionesses in 2025. You certainly have made the country proud, Sarina ❤️ pic.twitter.com/8suTx8JXjp — Lionesses (@Lionesses) December 29, 2025“They should all be celebrated for everything they brought to the pitch and for the positive role they play in society. We have a lot to thank her for.”England’s Georgia Stanway has been made an MBE in the New Year Honours (Adam Davy/PA). Dr Mehta, England women’s head of medical and team doctor, becomes a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE), for services to football.

In this video, I ask a simple but uncomfortable question: who is going to pay the price in 2026? Is 2026 the year when politics is forced to change? Because when I look at it in politics, in power and in pain, this is not going to be a great year. I hope for a brighter future, but I don't really see much changing in 2026, and I don't think a change of US presidency will be of any benefit either. They, in other words, have something available to them, which is almost absent elsewhere in politics, and that is a vision.

The game show host, who writes The Thursday Murder Club book series, was recognised for services to literature and broadcasting in the New Year Honours list. The author, 55, was born in Billericay, Essex, to Brenda and David Osman and has an older brother called Mat who is the bass player in rock band Suede. Osman studied politics and sociology at the University of Cambridge before he began his career in TV, becoming creative director at production company Endemol UK where he worked on shows including Prize Island for ITV. Since 2020, Osman has been the man who brought Elizabeth, Joyce, Ron and Ibrahim to life, through his cosy crime book, The Thursday Murder Club. Osman published his fifth book in the series, The Impossible Fortune, earlier this year.

At 7.30am, 1pm and 7.30pm each day, Rabbi Yossi Friedman is heard singing in Hebrew at Sydney’s Bondi Pavilion. Then he recites the names and shares stories of the 15 people whose lives were extinguished metres away. The ritual began the day after the Bondi attack, when only six victims’ names were known and Friedman stood up to share them in front of a crowd of thousands of strangers

Studio (Canva Pro)We are entering the final week of 2025 here at The Latino Newsletter, and we are busy with end-of-year activities. ), preparing for reporting in the year ahead, and reflecting on what it means to operate in the Latino media ecosystem with intention. When I founded The Latino Newsletter in 2024, I promised we would always support the work of other nonprofit journalism outlets that share this space with us. If you believe in independent Latino journalism and want to help sustain this work into 2026, we invite you to support The Latino Newsletter or any of the organizations listed above. He edited and published this edition of The Latino Newsletter.

Octopus Energy’s tech arm Kraken has been valued at nearly $9bn (£6.4bn) after the energy giant offloaded a significant stake to a group of American backers. Some of the funds will also be invested in Octopus Energy. After the deal completes, Octopus Energy will retain a 13.7pc stake in the Kraken business, with existing investors including thousands of staff still backing the business. The fundraising makes Kraken one of the UK’s most valuable technology businesses and cements Octopus Energy as one of Britain’s largest private companies. Octopus announced in September plans to spin off the tech company, and Monday’s deal is the first standalone investment into the group from outside investors.

We are just two days away from the start of the January transfer window, which is expected to be a busy one for many Premier League clubs. The winter market is usually hectic for all involved and that is unlikely to change next month. The early days of the window could see Antoine Semenyo leave Bournemouth, with several teams interested in snapping him up. The forward, who has a £65million release clause, is believed to be keen on a move to Manchester City. However, reports have suggested that Liverpool could try to hijack the deal with a last-ditch attempt to bring him to Anfield.

A couple of weeks ago, I wrote suggesting that investors should beware the end of December. Then I note this morning's news in the Guardian saying:and:It seems that fools and their money are still being parted. These prices are evidence of the exuberance of money seeking returns from speculation rather than purpose, and every such bubble in history has burst. CommentsWhen commenting, please take note of this blog's comment policy, which is available here. Contravening this policy will result in comments being deleted before or after initial publication at the editor's sole discretion and without explanation being required or offered.