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Source:The Times
January 15, 2026 21:26 UTC
The rise of deepfake pornography in schools: ‘One girl was so horrified she vomited’ – The Guardian
Laura Bates, the founder of the Everyday Sexism Project, says there is something particularly shocking about deepfake images. It feels like someone has taken you and done something to you and there is nothing you can do about it. Watching a video of yourself being violated without your consent is an almost out-of-body experience.”Among school-age children, the impact can be huge. Girls and young women are left feeling violated and humiliated. Meanwhile, boys and young men are being drawn into criminal behaviour, often because they don’t understand the consequences of their actions.
Source:The Guardian
January 15, 2026 20:03 UTC
Global Mobility News from VisaHQ
Jan 16, 2026Omnibus Bill Expands Visa Cancellation Powers Amid New Hate-Speech and Gun LawsAn omnibus bill unveiled on 15 January 2026 would allow visas to be cancelled if the holder has engaged in hate or extremist conduct, even without a conviction. The same bill criminalises intentional hate speech and funds a national gun-buy-back. Companies moving talent into Australia may need to bolster pre-assignment screenings and social-media guidelines to avoid unexpected cancellations.
Source:The Guardian
January 15, 2026 19:28 UTC
Car filmed speeding down ski slope in French Alps
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Source:The Times
January 15, 2026 19:22 UTC
Liverpool open Andy Robertson contract talks as Scot offers latest update
Andrew Robertson is in talks to extendLiverpool vice-captain Andy Robertson has revealed he's in contract discussions with the club as he looks to extend his Anfield career into a tenth year. Following summer speculation linking him with Atletico Madrid, Robertson acknowledged the uncertainty surrounding his future whilst confirming talks have begun. After a stressful summer, I'm just trying to enjoy being a part of it, and being a Liverpool player. Andrew Robertson is Liverpool's current vice-captain"So it's not quite like what the club needs to show in the next four months. "I've played when I've only been 50, 40, 30 per cent fit for this club and my country.
Source:Express
January 15, 2026 18:17 UTC
Woman pulled out of the river by Chiswick lifeboat crew wanted as the ‘raspberry killer’
Zulma Guzman CastroZulma Guzman Castro is accused of killing her lover’s children with poisoned chocolate raspberriesThe woman Chiswick lifeboat crew pulled out of the river who was wanted by Interpol is known as the ‘raspberry killer’, according to The Times, so-called because she is suspected of murdering her lover’s two teenage children with poisoned chocolate raspberries. RNLI Thames Commander James Anthony from Chiswick lifeboat station wrote a guest blog for The Chiswick Calendar in which he described the rescue of a woman on 16 December who seemed inordinately unwilling to be rescued. The following day the crew were told by the police that she was on an international wanted list for murder. READ ALSO: Chiswick lifeboat crew save woman wanted by InterpolThe Chiswick lifeboat crew who caught herMotive: vengeance after her love affair endedZulma Guzman Castro, aged 54, was wanted by the authorities in Columbia and the UK’s National Crime Agency has told The Chiswick Calendar she has now been remanded in custody following an appearance in court requesting her extradition. ‘You might outrun Interpol but you’ll never outpace Chiswick lifeboat, wrote James.
Source:The Times
January 15, 2026 16:46 UTC
East Harling fire crew sent to tackle blaze
A fire crew from East Harling tackled a blaze in the village last night. One appliance was called to the fire in the open on Fire Route 80 at 8.50pm. The crew used hose reel jets and hand appliances to extinguish the fire, with the incident dealt with by 9.01pm.
Source:Express
January 15, 2026 16:26 UTC
The Age of Intelligent Care
Can failure in AI systems be caught and explained before patients feel it? The input of sensitive medical information into algorithms also creates a privacy problem in ensuring that patients’ healthcare information remains secure. A striking example comes from a commercial risk-prediction algorithm used by U.S. hospitals to identify patients who needed extra care. The Dangers of Unexplainable AI (Transparency Issue)Another growing worry with medical AI is the “black box” problem, where algorithms give answers without showing how they arrived at them. Patient Privacy in the Age of Medical AIThere is further concern surrounding the large volumes of private medical data required to train AI systems.
Source:The Guardian
January 15, 2026 16:25 UTC
Alarm as Trump DoJ pushes for voter information on millions of Americans | US voting rights | The Guardian | politics
TLDRThe Justice Department is seeking sensitive voter information from at least 43 states, including social security numbers and birth dates, raising concerns about potential voter suppression and undermining confidence in the upcoming midterm elections.
Source:The Guardian
January 15, 2026 16:08 UTC
Rewriting Race in Medicine: How One Historian is Working to Redraft Misinterpreted Narratives of Black Women
For example, she cited how Black women of the 20th century were not keen on reporting violence out of protectiveness for the race-based terror their black male counterparts already had to endure from society. Disappointed by how scholars portrayed Black women, she became more determined to reframe Black women’s historical narrative in academia. For example, she pointed out that Black women are frequently mentioned in discussions about fatal conditions or cases where they have been denied care. For instance, the narratives surrounding the feminist women’s health movement of the 1960s and 70s often focus on white advocates. For example, there have been instances where unfavorable circumstances affecting a few Black individuals are suggested to represent the entire community.
Source:The Guardian
January 15, 2026 15:55 UTC
“This should be the year you stop trying so hard to turn you...
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Source:The Guardian
January 15, 2026 15:04 UTC
Prince of Wales branches out into tree-pruning on visit to family farm
The prince has been the patron of Herefordshire-based charity We Are Farming Minds, which was established to support farmers and promote good mental health, since March 2025. “I said, you know what – Prince William is coming, I think you can take the day off. It is amazing he has taken an interest and is coming and promoting Farming Minds and seeing why it is so important. “The farming industry is in crisis and having the support of the prince is incredible. The Prince of Wales, patron of We Are Farming Minds, during a visit to a family farm in Herefordshire (Richard Pohle/The Times/PA)“It staggers me what farmers are having to go through.
Source:The Times
January 15, 2026 14:08 UTC
Finsbury Park station Victoria line 'upskirting'- Hunt for man
The alleged incident occurred on board a Victoria line service at around 5.45pm on December 13, 2025. A woman travelling on the train was alerted by another passenger that a man had been taking photos up her skirt. According to the British Transport Police, she was informed as the train approached Finsbury Park. Detectives investigating the upskirting report have shared a CCTV image of a man they wish to speak to, whom they believe may have information that could help their enquiries. Anyone who recognises him is asked to contact British Transport Police by texting 61016 or by calling 0800 40 50 40, quoting reference 161 of 13 December.
Source:The Times
January 15, 2026 14:01 UTC
What are my rights as a South East Water customer amid latest supply outage?
Tens of thousands of South East Water customers in Sussex and Kent have been affected by the latest supply outage, with around 7,500 still without drinking water for a sixth day. Storm Goretti, which swept across the UK last week, disrupted the water supply in the two counties, South East Water (SEW) said. Water companies are entitled to give you free bottled water in the event of an outage, providing at least 10 litres per person per day without water. This is usually via bottled water collection points or deliveries. South East Water staff handing out bottled water at a collection point in Maidstone (Gareth Fuller/PA)– What compensation am I entitled to?
Source:Express
January 15, 2026 13:02 UTC
Hornets left buzzing after edging seven goal thriller
AFC HENLEY HORNETS U14s ran out 4-3 winners in their East Berks League Division 3 clash at EVERSLEY AND CALIFORNIA U14s last Saturday. Eversley and California opened the scoring with a ricochet goal to make it 1-0, but Henley responded well. Noah Bowen gave Henley the lead before Roman Hepburn finished well from a free kick delivered by Bowen to extend the lead to 4-2. Late in the game, Eversley and California switched tactics and began launching long balls into the box. Elsewhere, AFC HENLEY HOTSPURS U17s went down to a 6-1 defeat at Jubilee Park against BURGHFIELD TRIDENTS U17s.
Source:Express
January 15, 2026 12:35 UTC