Near-complete Iron Age battle trumpet unearthed in Norfolk
A near-complete Iron Age battle trumpet, called a carnyx, which was discovered in Norfolk (Norfolk Museum Service/PA)This newly excavated example is one of only three known from Britain and is one of the most complete found in Europe, Historic England said. Initial scanning took place to reveal how the items were positioned within the soil block, and conservation experts at Norfolk Museums Service were then able to remove each object for preliminary examination. Historic England is working with Pre-Construct Archaeology, Norfolk Museums Service and the National Museum of Scotland – a leading authority on carnyces – to co-ordinate research and conservation. Dr Fraser Hunter, Iron Age and Roman curator at National Museums Scotland, said the find would “add enormously to our understanding of the Iron Age world”. Dr Tim Pestell, senior curator of archaeology for Norfolk Museums Service, said: “This find is a powerful reminder of Norfolk’s Iron Age past which, through the story of Boudica and the Iceni people, still retains its capacity to fascinate the British public.
Source:The Times
January 07, 2026 00:31 UTC
Ruben Amorim's huge pay-off from Man Utd revealed as his potential replacements are discussed - Paper Talk
The top stories and transfer rumours from Tuesday's newspapers...Man Utd latestRuben Amorim's compensation package took the total cost for Man Utd to hire and fire him to nearly £27m, with the Portuguese leaving with a £10m pay off - Daily MailMan Utd are aiming to replace caretaker boss Darren Fletcher with a more experienced option - either permanent or interim - in time for next week's Manchester derby - The SunPlease use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player Watch the best bits from Gary Neville's reaction to the news of Ruben Amorim's sacking by Manchester UnitedOliver Glasner is the early frontrunner to replace Ruben Amorim at Manchester United following the sacking of the Portuguese head coach - The TelegraphFulham are braced for an approach from Manchester United for manager Marco Silva as he stalls on signing a new contract - The SunPlease use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player Kaveh Solhekol looks at the potential candidates for the Man Utd head coach position following the departure of Ruben AmorimNames in the frame to replace Ruben Amorim include Oliver Glasner, Enzo Maresca, Laurent Blanc, Xavi, Mauricio Pochettino and Zinedine Zidane - but the Man Utd bosses are split on whether to make a permanent appointment now or wait until the summer - The MirrorThe Man Utd hierarchy were unimpressed with Ruben Amorim's criticism of Patrick Dorgu and youngsters Harry Amass and Chido Obi - The SunRuben Amorim's sacking could provide Marcus Rashford with a route back to playing for Man Utd - The MirrorElsewhere in the Premier League...Edu Gaspar's future as head of global football with Nottingham Forest is in doubt, with the club facing a relegation battle and concerns raised over signings - Daily MailWest Ham are continuing their recruitment drive this January after sending an offer to Al Nassr for their Brazilian goalkeeper Bento - Daily MailCallum Wilson is considering his position at West Ham, who have splashed out on two new strikers - Daily MailNewcastle United are among the clubs to have checked on Wolves' emerging star Mateus Mane - Daily Mail
Source:The Times
January 06, 2026 21:12 UTC
US is granting way more visas to OnlyFans creators under ‘talent’ provisions typically used for celebrities
Read our Privacy noticeThe U.S. working visas typically granted to A-list celebrities arenow commonplace for influencers and OnlyFans models looking to make a living in the U.S., a new report has found. Analysis shows that the number of O-1B visas given to online content creators has increased significantly in the years since the Covid-19 pandemic. In 2024, the department granted 19,457 O1 visas. In 2024, the department granted 19,457 O1 visas. This is still less than one-tenth the number of H-1B visas issued, and O1 visas remain a small fraction of the number of visas issued overall.
Source:The Times
January 06, 2026 20:18 UTC
Rangers transfer news as top midfield target 'identified' with Aribo door open amid Penrice talks
Rangers transfer news as top midfield target 'identified' with Aribo door open amid Penrice talksDanny Rohl is in dire need of recruits after dragging the Glasgow giants back into the title raceView 2 Images Silas Andersen of BK HackenRangers have reportedly identified BK Hacken star Silas Andersen as a top target this month. The 21-year-old saw a move to Nottingham Forest blocked last summer, while FC Copenhagen also held an interest. Rangers have also shown an interest in resurrecting their summer interest in former Hearts star James Penrice. The 27-year-old did quit Tynecastle over the summer but instead ended up with Greek outfit AEK Athens. In contrast, the door has remained open to bring back Joe Aribo this month.
Source:Express
January 06, 2026 19:07 UTC
Sound of 2026: How Brooklyn basement band Geese took flight
Geese have been described as "Gen Z's first great American rock band" - and it's not hard to see or hear why. "I probably had the best April 2020 of anyone on Earth", Winter told GQ, external about the flurry of video calls he took during the first Covid lockdown. Since 2021, the band have released three albums - but it was the latest, 2025's Getting Killed, that drew the attention of everyone from BBC Radio 1 listeners to 6 Music stalwarts. A savage and unpredictable record, Getting Killed originated as a series of experimental jam sessions, recorded in just 10 days with producer Kenneth "Kenny Beats" Blume in Los Angeles. The music video for the track, external depicts the band playing to an orgy of adoring, thirsty fans.
Source:The Times
January 06, 2026 19:00 UTC
UCL Electronic and Electrical Engineering ranked 2nd in the UK
In the latest subject rankings published by The Times, University College London placed second nationally for Electrical and Electronic Engineering, with particularly strong scores for teaching quality and student experience. The Times subject rankings assess performance using measures including teaching quality, student experience, research quality, entry standards and graduate prospects. UCL’s position reflects the department’s academic strengths across a broad range of engineering disciplines and its contribution to education and research in the field. The full rankings are available on The Times website.
Source:The Times
January 06, 2026 18:35 UTC
Series filmed in Oldham overtakes Stranger Things on Netflix
It was filmed in and around the North West of England, including the Saddleworth Moors near Marsden and Oldham’s Alexandra Park. Run Away currently has a 7.1 out of 10 rating on Netflix and a 75 per cent rating on Rotten Tomato. It has just overtaken Stranger Things in the Netflix rankings. The latest instalment, which has been three years in the making, is the fifth and final series of Stranger Things. It was released in three parts over November and December 2025, with the big finale airing on New Year’s Eve.
Source:The Times
January 06, 2026 17:05 UTC
Betting giant to pay £2m over serious welfare failings
Paddy Power Betfair has been sanctioned by the industry regulator for systematically failing to protect customers from gambling harm. The operator has been fined a £2 million penalty by the Gambling Commission after systems to identify and address harm were found to be ineffective. In 2023, Paddy Power Betfair was fined £490,000 for sending ‘push notifications’ to self-excluding customers. High stakesAn investigation by the regulator found that “systems the licensees had in place were not sensitive enough to identify indicators of harm”. Another “lost £12,300 in five weeks before being identified for an interaction”, while a third deposited £25,000 in 25 days before Paddy Power Betfair intervened.
Source:The Times
January 06, 2026 16:56 UTC
Starmer says UK ‘turning the corner’ at first Cabinet meeting of 2026
He told his senior ministers that their challenge for 2026 is to show “hard work, focus and determination” in helping to ease the financial burden on households. The attempt to focus on domestic matters comes as Donald Trump’s US continues to threaten Greenland and with Sir Keir set to join world leaders in Paris for a meeting of Ukraine’s allies. “That will require hard work, focus and determination from all of us. We will do neither.”The political part of the meeting took place after an official Cabinet meeting, with civil servants present, that lasted less than 10 minutes. Elsewhere, Sir Keir has appointed Axel Heitmueller as the head of his delivery unit and as an expert adviser on delivery.
Source:The Times
January 06, 2026 16:09 UTC
Irritated by your advanced driver aids? There’s good news…
And there’s been significant progress in this area since the first ADAS systems (forward collision warnings) were added to cars about 20 years ago. The keyword Al-Ani keeps coming back to during our chat is “collaborativeness” — how well a vehicle’s advanced driver aids work with the driver, and how easy they are to override. Price isn’t always a guarantee of good ADAS, says Al-Ani. Sometimes it takes several hundred yards before the car’s speed alert system corrects itself. The assessment might not cover everything [but] it’s definitely a good start to see what is likely a good performer and what might not be a very good performer.
Source:The Times
January 06, 2026 16:01 UTC
The Thursday Murder Club favourite confirmed for Prime Video's Tomb Raider TV series as cast unveiled
Prime Video’s Tomb Raider TV series has expanded its cast, with The Thursday Murder Club and The Celebrity Traitors favourite Celia Imrie among the new additions. Other new additions to the Tomb Raider cast include Martin Bobb-Semple, who will play Zip, and Bill Paterson, who will star as Winston from the video games. Jack Bannon will also appear as Gerry from the Tomb Raider universe and John Heffernan will play David, while there are also parts for Paterson Joseph, Sasha Luss, Juliette Motamed and August Wittgenstein. Turner said in a statement: "I’ve been a long-time fan of Tomb Raider and the character of Lara. AdCheck out more of our Fantasy coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on.
Source:The Times
January 06, 2026 15:59 UTC
Loose Women star reveals she and husband have nearly divorced ‘many times’ as she opens up on marriage problems
LOOSE WOMEN star Nadia Sawalha has revealed she and husband Mark Adderley have nearly divorced “many times” as she opens up on marriage problems after 23 years together. In a short clip posted on Instagram to tease what they would be discussing, Nadia admitted: “We’ve been close to divorce many times, many times. “We’ve been to marriage guidance councillors; we’ve worked our a***s off really to stay together.”Her followers flocked to the comments section to praise them for opening up about their marital issues over the years. “But I would say that I have felt that in this marriage at times and Mark has, vice versa. Thankfully, with the help of marriage councillors, the couple were able to pick up healthy ways to get past their arguments.
Source:The Times
January 06, 2026 15:42 UTC
The future is uncertain. The facts shouldn’t be.
The Times remains” platformAt a time when the future feels so uncertain, The Times and The Sunday Times have launched the second iteration of their “Times change. The Times remains” platform. It demonstrates how The Times and The Sunday Times remains the definitive source for cutting through the barrage of misinformation." The media was bought and executed by MOSAIC in collaboration with The Times and The Sunday Times' in-house marketing team. In 2025, they became the only news organisation to simultaneously win the leading accolades at the Media Freedom Awards, the Press Awards and the London Press Club.
Source:The Times
January 06, 2026 14:59 UTC
Where the Shore Once Was: Legal Identity, Cultural Memory, and Self-Determination in a Climate-Changed World
The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) has warned that global mean surface temperatures have already risen by approximately 1.5 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels. This is due to the fact that such instruments do not recognize environmental degradation or climate change as grounds for refugee status . Cultural Memory as the Anchor of IdentityThe impacts of climate change on vulnerable nations cannot be understood solely through the lens of material loss. Reparations are a fundamental feature of international law, and historically have been used to provide compensation that is proportionate to the harm suffered by survivors in international human rights law. Reimagining Self-Determination Beyond TerritoryIf the foundations of international law continue to rest on land as the anchor of identity, climate-displaced people will be left legally invisible.
Source:The Guardian
January 06, 2026 14:59 UTC
Eddie Howe says nothing would tempt him away from Newcastle amid Man Utd links
Newcastle boss Eddie Howe, who has distanced himself from the managerial vacancy at Manchester United after being touted as a replacement for Ruben Amorim by Paul Scholes and Nicky Butt. Newcastle boss Eddie Howe has distanced himself from the managerial vacancy at Manchester United after being touted as a replacement for Ruben Amorim by Paul Scholes and Nicky Butt. Asked if there was anything which could tempt him away from St James', he replied: "No, not at this current time. "The most important thing for me is happiness in the role, happiness in the job, the relationships I have with the people around me. "Getting involved in politics and all the other stuff that's around won't help me, or the team, or the players."
Source:Express
January 06, 2026 14:19 UTC