WTC standings shake up after Ashes: Australia tighten grip at top, England slip as India stay in contention
Australian players celebrate with the Ashes Waterford Crystal trophy after winning the Ashes series 4-1. The win not only sealed the series but also sent retiring opener Usman Khawaja out on a high in his final Test appearance.England’s defeat further dented their WTC hopes. Ben Stokes’ side slumped to their sixth loss in 10 matches, dragging their PCT down to 31.66. They remain seventh on the table, marginally ahead of Bangladesh and the West Indies, but crucially just below India.For India, the updated standings offer cautious encouragement. Shubman Gill’s side sit sixth with a PCT of 48.15, keeping them within striking distance of the top four as the cycle progresses.
Source:The Times
January 08, 2026 16:49 UTC
Arsenal can send four players to Crystal Palace to beat Liverpool to Marc Guehi transfer
Arsenal have reportedly joined the race to sign Crystal Palace skipper Marc GuehiArsenal have reportedly joined the race to sign Marc Guehi, who is expected to leave Crystal Palace either in January or at the end of the season. It has opened up a multi-club battle for his signature with Arsenal the latest side to join the party. Article continues below ADVERTISEMENT Throwing him into the Guehi deal could benefit all parties if Mosquera moves on loan for the rest of the season. He would get valuable minutes, while Palace would be receiving a very good defender with the ability to replace Guehi until the summer. Article continues below ADVERTISEMENT Upon returning to Arsenal, he would be a better player with more Premier League experience under his belt in a win-win scenario.
Source:Express
January 08, 2026 16:14 UTC
Vance Reportedly Backs Trump on Venezuela
While some have speculated that Vice President JD Vance was opposed to the raid in Venezuela — especially since he’s been mostly silent in recent days — one source told Politico the opposite was true. Said the person: “He fucking loves it… When you’re in our backyard, you don’t get to steal shit and get away with it.”
Source:The Guardian
January 08, 2026 16:14 UTC
Man Utd first January transfer deal on verge of completion as player spotted
Manchester United youngster Sam Mather has been spotted wearing Kayserispor training gear, fuelling speculation of his imminent move to the Turkish club. Reports from Turkey on Wednesday suggested that Kayserispor had finalised terms with United for Mather's transfer and that the player had travelled to seal the deal. Article continues below ADVERTISEMENT The Manchester Evening News previously reported that a fee and buy-back clause were agreed upon, and it's understood that personal terms were also verbally settled with the forward. However, the transfer still needed final approval and board sign-off, leading the club to conclude there wasn't sufficient time to complete the transfer. The Salford-born Mather leaves United having won the FA Youth Cup and netted 30 goals in youth league matches.
Source:Express
January 08, 2026 15:57 UTC
Newspaper headlines: 'Splash & grab' and 'UK ready to seize more of Putin's ships'
The Times leads on the US seizure of oil tankers, external bound for Russia, with the help of the Royal Navy. "UK joins in the pursuit of Putin's shadow fleet", reads its headline. The i Paper says the UK will help capture more vessels, external to stop the illegal flow of oil. Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch has pledged to abolish business rates for thousands of pubs , externalacross the UK, according to the Daily Telegraph. Scientists have for the first time recovered DNA that may belong to Leonardo da Vinci, external, according to a report in the Times.
Source:The Times
January 08, 2026 15:26 UTC
Ayrshire skating star Logan Hopper lifts British title
But thanks to his Ayrshire Flyers Club and the support of his fellow skaters, he was able to borrow boots, blades and a second-hand race suit just in time. Logan romped home in the final to take the gold medal and bring the British title back home (Image: Contributed)It was a dream performance from 'Logi', who won every heat and romped home in the final to take the gold medal and bring the British title back to Scotland. Former Olympian and team GB coach Archie Marshal was delighted to again see his Ayrshire Flyers squad perform so well, and pick up yet another British title for the club. He said: “It is especially pleasing to see young Logi achieve his dream of lifting his first British title. “Just get your skates on and come take to the ice with the gold medal-winning Flyers.”To find out more about the Ayrshire Flyers, visit their Facebook page or email clubsecretaryafssc@gmail.com.
Source:The Times
January 08, 2026 15:01 UTC
I’m Britain’s most married man after tying the knot 8 times but I’ve finally had a revelation at 77 and quit women
Ron has finally decided to turn his back on women after a love life which can best be described as 'colourful'BIRD LOVER I’m Britain’s most married man after tying the knot 8 times but I’ve finally had a revelation at 77 and quit womenBRITAIN’S most married man has revealed he’s finally given up women – for BIRDS. Pensioner Ron Sheppard, 77, from Yeovil, Somerset, has tied the knot an astonishing eight times over five decades. “I’ve given up on love and I’ve taken up birdwatching instead,” ex-Pontins entertainments manager Ron says. Previously believing he was “addicted to love,” Ron has now changed his mind and is happy with just one woman… Mother Nature. “I never thought I would say it but I’m happier with birds in the trees than women on the ground these days.
Source:The Times
January 08, 2026 14:16 UTC
National Trust turned beach beloved by Enid Blyton into ‘eyesore’
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Source:The Times
January 08, 2026 14:15 UTC
Liverpool lineups vs Arsenal as decisions made on Cody Gakpo and Hugo Ekitike
Hugo Ekitike and Cody Gakpo are doubts for Liverpool's clash with Arsenal. However, Liverpool will be doing everything in their power to keep that possibility alive when they take on the league leaders tonight. In the forward line, Cody Gakpo takes the left flank, with Florian Wirtz as the false nine and Jeremie Frimpong on the right. We're aware that's a lot of midfielders, but with Hugo Ekitike likely absent and definitely no Alexander Isak and Mohamed Salah, there aren't many other options. Paul Gorst The major selection dilemma for this match is whether Hugo Ekitike is fit enough to rejoin the Liverpool squad.
Source:Express
January 08, 2026 14:09 UTC
M&S buoyed by strong Christmas food and drink sales
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Source:The Times
January 08, 2026 13:44 UTC
The 10 luxury hotels named among the most popular in the UK
A number of locations in London, Edinburgh and more have seen a massive rise in the number of people searching for them over the last 12 months. Hotels like One Hundred Shoreditch and W Edinburgh were named by Hotels.com. The travel website also identified some of the most popular destinations to travel to among Brits. The 10 luxury hotels named among the most popular in the UKThese are the 10 luxury hotels in the UK that have been named among the most popular by Hotels.com, amid a "remarkable growth" in online searches. Domestic locations like Skegness and more exotic spots like Estonia and Okinawa were featured among the top trending travel hotspots.
Source:The Times
January 08, 2026 13:38 UTC
Kate makes surprise appearance with William in show of support for NHS staff
Kate accompanied William, who was originally due to attend solo, at Charing Cross Hospital on Thursday for their first public engagement of 2026. William and Kate are joint patrons of NHS Charities Together, and the Palace said the engagement took place to “acknowledge the incredible work of NHS staff over a difficult winter period”. William and Kate went on to join a roundtable with NHS charity chief executives, trustees, policymakers and philanthropists to discuss the role of philanthropy in the NHS. The couple became patrons of NHS Charities Together in 2020 at the height of the Covid pandemic. The organisation represents more than 220 NHS charities from all NHS Trusts and Health Boards across the UK.
Source:The Times
January 08, 2026 13:08 UTC
Every Man United transfer target rated and slated as Carlos Baleba update emerges
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Source:Express
January 08, 2026 13:00 UTC
New mobile diagnostics car will help cut hospital waiting times, medics say
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is seeing the launch of a new community diagnostic vehicle, in a move designed to reduce the number of hospital admissions in the area. The car will carry state-of-the-art diagnostic equipment, including portable X-ray, and – for the first time in the UK – equipment to conduct blood tests, urine tests and ultrasounds. “The patient will only be taken into hospital if they have a fracture or another condition that needs hospital care. This cut the number of patients being cared for in corridors and saved £1,008 for each patient not admitted to hospital. It said this could help tackle the chronic shortage of radiographers in Scotland, where vacancies in the field currently stand at 13.4% – and so help further reduce NHS waiting times for patients.
Source:The Times
January 08, 2026 12:07 UTC
Democrats and Republicans react to Venezuela attacks after Senate briefing – video
Democrats Chris Murphy and Chuck Schumer decried the forcible capture of Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro, while Marco Rubio and Pete Hegseth defended the military operation. Speaking on Wednesday after briefing US senators on the Trump administration's plan for the Latin American country, Rubio said the US is about to execute on a deal to take “all the oil that is stuck in Venezuela”.
Source:The Guardian
January 08, 2026 09:53 UTC