Callum Wilson to Celtic transfer is a masterstroke as Martin O'Neill told he'd land 'best striker in Scotland'
Callum Wilson to Celtic transfer is a masterstroke as Martin O'Neill told he'd land 'best striker in Scotland'Hoops boss Martin O'Neill is looking for reinforcements and has been urged to snap up the former England frontmanContent cannot be displayed without consentCeltic have been urged to snap up Callum Wilson – as he would immediately be the best hitman in the country. But a frontman is the top priority for returning boss Martin O'Neill and ex-Celtic ace Alan Stubbs insisted England ace Wilson would be a blockbuster signing. If Celtic were to get Wilson, and he is playing to the levels that he can be, he's the best striker in Scotland. The former Hoops ace – speaking to Record Sport on behalf of Casino Groups – said: "Martin's most important business right now is sitting down with the recruitment team and going through what was our target for January, and saying yes, no, no, no, yes, yes, yes. He said: "I really do think Celtic have to go back to not taking gambles.
Source:Express
January 08, 2026 23:20 UTC
More on the ICE shooting in Minneapolis
Sahan Journal has first-person accounts of the events leading up to and after an ICE agent shot and killed a woman during an immigration operation in Minneapolis. The Minnesota Star Tribune reports that the woman who was shot and killed has been identified by her mother as 37-year-old Renee Nicole Good. MPR News has a live blog detailing the latest surrounding the event, including a graphic video of the shooting. The Guardian reports that “Democratic leaders across Minnesota are calling for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents to leave Minneapolis and are urging residents to ‘remain calm.’”CBS News reports that Gov. Tim Walz “has issued a warning order to prepare the National Guard” and that the state “doesn’t need any further help from the federal government.”
Source:The Guardian
January 08, 2026 23:01 UTC
Russia Declares Western Troops in Ukraine Legitimate Combat Targets
The statement framed the Britain‑France initiative as increasingly dangerous and accused Western politicians of forcing Europeans to "finance these aspirations out of their own pockets." French President Emmanuel Macron said the post‑ceasefire mission "could involve sending thousands of French troops." U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff told the Paris meeting that President Donald Trump "strongly stands behind" security protocols intended to deter another Russian offensive. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has stressed that Ukraine must retain a large standing army and develop long‑term domestic military capability, arguing that sustainable security cannot rest solely on foreign forces. Defense markets and contractors typically gain in such environments, while energy and insurance sectors face heightened volatility and risk premia.
Source:The Guardian
January 08, 2026 22:14 UTC
Risks of private markets deserve public scrutiny
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Source:The Times
January 08, 2026 21:56 UTC
Two Birds from Alameda – January 8, 2026
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Source:The Guardian
January 08, 2026 21:43 UTC
Manchester United pulled off a coup by signing Lea Schüller – so what will she bring? | OneFootball
Vídeos OneFootball“It could be a win-win situation for Lea and for Manchester United,” says Daniel Kraus, who coached Schüller at SGS Essen between 2016 and 2019. He began working with Schüller when she was turning 19, in a youthful side that also included Linda Dallmann. “We had a really young team and she played with Linda Dallman as the 10, so we had quite a good offence and it was a special time for Essen. It defined the club to develop young players, preparing them for the next things, maybe Munich or Wolfsburg or the national team, so we formed a really good, young, German team, hungry for success. “Lea was at a really young age, so I needed to teach her that she is not only waiting for the ball and using her speed, but also that we needed her to defend.
Source:The Guardian
January 08, 2026 21:42 UTC
EU reset could force Starmer to introduce gene-edited food ban
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Source:The Times
January 08, 2026 21:22 UTC
£11.8million UK Government boost for Ayrshire economy
Scottish Secretary Douglas Alexander revealed the funding could be used to improve regional infrastructure, provide business support or fund skills development. It is part of a £140 million investment in five Scottish regions, with Glasgow set to receive £60.9 million, Edinburgh £37.8 million, the Tay Cities region £19.5million and Forth Valley £9.8 million. It is part of UK Government plans to spend £2 billion on direct local investments over the next decade in Scotland. Mr Alexander said: “The UK Government is today backing regional economies across Scotland with £140 million of new investment. “The UK Government will now work with local partners to develop investment plans tailored to each region.
Source:The Times
January 08, 2026 21:22 UTC
Unusual error to spot on rare 20p coin sold for 2000 TIMES its face value
A rare 20p coin has sold for almost 200 times its face value after a subtle minting error sent its price soaring – and the Royal Mint say more may still be in circulation. The unusual coin was sold in the UK on eBay for £39.99 on Monday, January 5, despite being worth just 20p in shops. A spokesperson for the Royal Mint said: “In November 2008 a number of 20p coins were incorrectly minted, resulting in the coins being undated. “Mule error, coin does not include a date. That means the 20p sold for almost 200 times its face value – and could now have Brits checking their loose change more carefully.
Source:The Times
January 08, 2026 21:02 UTC
But seriously, a job nearly done is basically a job done, right?
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Source:The Times
January 08, 2026 20:27 UTC
Reform’s candidate for London mayor broke companies law
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January 08, 2026 20:11 UTC
Single-sex spaces guidance delayed as Phillipson waits for costings
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January 08, 2026 20:02 UTC
Assisted dying bill ‘being talked out of time’ in House of Lords
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January 08, 2026 17:41 UTC
Gabby Logan's dad Terry Yorath dies as she's forced to leave Match of the Day
Leeds United and Wales legend Terry Yorath has sadly died at the age of 75 following a short illness. Yorath was the father of BBC presenter Gabby Logan, who had to leave Wednesday's episode of Match of the Day mid-broadcast due to a family emergency. In addition to Gabby, Yorath was also a father to Louise and Jordan, and a grandfather to Reuben, Lois, Mila, Phoenix and Paloma. Of the 59 times appearance he made for Wales, Yorath captained his country on 41 occasions. He took charge of Swansea, Wales, Bradford, Cardiff, Lebanon, Sheffield Wednesday and Margate.
Source:Express
January 08, 2026 17:37 UTC
Why citizen science is now essential for official statistics
Citizen science—data collected through voluntary public contributions—now can and must step up to fill the gap and play a more central role in official statistics. In this evolving environment, we argue that citizen science can become an essential part of national data gathering efforts. To date, policymakers, researchers, and agencies have viewed it as supplementary to official statistics. Although self-selected participation can introduce bias, citizen science provides fine-scale, timely, cost-efficient, and flexible data that can fill gaps and help validate official statistics. We contend that, rather than an optional complement, citizen science data should be systematically integrated into national and global data ecosystems.
Source:The Guardian
January 08, 2026 17:23 UTC