Republican claims of ‘terrorism’ leave everyone unsafe, Muslim leader warns
The deputy director of the US’s biggest Muslim civil rights and advocacy group warns that Republican governors’ steps to declare his organization a “terrorist organization” won’t stop with the Muslim community. “A Democratic governor could declare the Republican party a terrorist group and ban it from state contracts or ban it from owning land,” Mitchell said. “Cair Texas is open for business and continues to protect the community and so is Cair Florida,” Mitchell said. He believes that the erosion of support for Israel in the US is motivating its supporters to fuel anti-Muslim hatred. The incidents of hate that Cair has documented have ranged from discrimination in education and employment, to verbal harassment, vandalism and violent attacks.
Source:The Guardian
January 04, 2026 19:00 UTC
Ruben Amorim teases Man Utd exit date in extraordinary rant after Leeds draw
I came here to be the manager of Manchester United, not to be the coach of Manchester United. I know that my name is not [Thomas] Tuchel, it's not [Antonio] Conte, it's not [Jose] Mourinho, but I'm the manager of Manchester United. Read our Privacy Policy"And it's going to be like this for 18 months, or when the board decides to change. Article continues below ADVERTISEMENT "And that is going to finish in 18 months and then everyone is going to move on. I will do mine for 18 months and then we move on."
Source:Express
January 04, 2026 18:23 UTC
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Source:The Guardian
January 04, 2026 18:07 UTC
My friend has cancer and talks about ending her life. Should I tell her family?
I was afraid she would ask me to help her end her own life. But she trusts me, and talks to me in a way she doesn’t to her sons and her siblings. I must point out that you cannot help her end her own life as that would be a criminal offence. Can you find someone you can trust, a friend, or therapist, to think with you about your feelings? If they take the pills away, there’s no guarantee that she won’t find more pills or end her life in a different way.
Source:The Guardian
January 04, 2026 18:00 UTC
Anthony Joshua breaks silence following devastating crash
Joshua survived with minor injuries, but he has since been discharged and returned to the UK. The tragic incident resulted in the deaths of two of his close friends. "Both were close friends and integral members of Anthony's team. Joshua's promoter, Matchroom Sport, said: "Anthony Joshua was involved in a road traffic accident in Lagos, Nigeria, earlier today. "With profound sadness it has been confirmed that two close friends and team members Sina Ghami and Latif Ayodele have tragically passed away.
Source:The Times
January 04, 2026 17:58 UTC
Ruben Amorim insists he is Man Utd’s manager not just their head coach
“Guys, to start with that – and I noticed that you receive selective information about everything – I came here to be the manager of the Manchester United, not to be the coach of Manchester United,” Amorim said. “I know that my name is not (Thomas) Tuchel, it’s not (Antonio) Conte, it’s not (Jose) Mourinho but I’m the manager of Manchester United. Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim celebrates his side’s equaliser against Leeds at Elland Road (Danny Lawson/PA). “I just want to say that I’m going to be the manager of this team, not just the coach,” Amorim said. He added: “I just want to say that I came here to be the manager of Manchester United, not to be the coach.
Source:Express
January 04, 2026 16:42 UTC
Is there any legal justification for the US attack on Venezuela?
However, the legality of the operation has been called into question – with even some of Trump’s allies suggesting it violated international law. The Guardian spoke to leading experts in the field of international law to ask for their view on the unfolding events in Venezuela. Is the US operation in Venezuela justified under international law? “If the security council cannot decide on sanctions, the countries can choose whether or not to follow them,” she said. “The security council was the prevention mechanism for the third world war,” she said.
Source:The Guardian
January 04, 2026 15:52 UTC
Championship match called off 20 minutes before kick-off as chaos erupts
Hull's match was postponed. Hull City confirmed that their Championship match with Watford had been called off just 20 minutes before kick-off. Hull's pitch was deemed playable following a pitch inspection, as work was underway around the side of the grass to defrost those areas, which proved problematic. Article continues below ADVERTISEMENT Suspicions were raised and minutes later, Hull's statement was released, confirming that the match could not be played as expected. The Hull groundsmen using a blowtorch to break the ice ahead of their game against Watford today…??????
Source:Express
January 04, 2026 15:14 UTC
Can you really fake it to make it?
Best foot forward and hope for the best? A candidate undergoes a first job interview … Photograph: Posed by models. sturti/Getty ImagesCan you really fake it to make it? – Gareth Edwards, by emailPost your answers (and new questions) below or send them to nq@theguardian.com. A selection will be published next Sunday.
Source:The Guardian
January 04, 2026 14:21 UTC
Two killed in Ukrainian drone strikes on Russia
Belgorod regional governor Vyacheslav Gladkov said one person died and two others, including a young child, were injured when a drone hit a car on Sunday. Another person was killed in a drone strike on a village in the Kursk region, regional governor Alexander Khinshtein said. In Ukraine, three people were injured in the Kharkiv region in drone strikes overnight into Sunday, officials said. The latest attacks came after national security advisers from Europe and other allies visited Kyiv on Saturday to discuss security guarantees and economic support, as a US-led diplomatic push to end the war in Ukraine intensifies. He said there will also be meetings with US representatives in Paris.
Source:The Times
January 04, 2026 14:14 UTC
Man Utd's match with Leeds interrupted as TNT Sports issue apology live on air
Manchester United's trip to Leeds was heavily disrupted as TNT Sports lost audio for several minutes in the first half. Article continues below ADVERTISEMENTMoments earlier, Dominic Calvert-Lewin had the best chance to give the hosts the lead and extend his stunning run of form for Leeds. Read our Privacy PolicyManchester United and Leeds battling for the ball. Before the match, Amorim refused to discuss the prospect of bringing players in during the January transfer window to reinforce his squad. He was then probed over previous statements he made, and questioned if he regretted them: "I don't want to talk about that."
Source:Express
January 04, 2026 12:54 UTC
Venezuela transition should be reached ‘quickly’, UK minister says
“The United Kingdom was not involved in any way,” Mr Jones told Sky News’s Sunday Morning With Trevor Phillips programme. "Maduro and his wife will soon face the full might of American justice and stand trial on American soil." – President Donald J. Trump 🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/aFag9QOkpH — The White House (@WhiteHouse) January 3, 2026The US will “run” the country until “a safe, proper and judicious transition” transfer of power can take place, Mr Trump said. Mr Jones said the UK Government was “not entirely clear” what Mr Trump meant when he said America would run Venezuela, but insisted it was not for a “third country” to decide on its future government. “It’s for the Americans now and for Venezuela to set out what happens in the coming days,” he said.
Source:The Times
January 04, 2026 12:09 UTC
LeakWatch 2026 – LeakWatch analysis of the holidays and calendar week 1 as an atypical situation assessment
The reason for this is not a lack of security-related activities, but rather the temporal decoupling between actual attacks and public visibility. Companies and authorities often avoid making incidents public immediately at the beginning of the year for fear of reputational damage, regulatory consequences or operational uncertainties. For a fact-based LeakWatch analysis, this means that reliable primary sources are rare this week and a traditional listing of individual incidents would inevitably be speculative. Calendar week 52 and 53 2025, security incidents, IT scandals and alertsCalendar weeks 52 and 53 are a coherent phase in operational terms. LeakWatch is designed as a periodic security and leak analysis format that is created in the style of igor’sLAB and using specific specifications.
Source:The Guardian
January 04, 2026 11:17 UTC
Our readers’ favourite Ashes cricketers: from Bradman and Botham to Warne and Waugh | cinetotal.com.br
Our readers’ favourite Ashes cricketers: from Bradman and Botham to Warne and WaughJonny BairstowWith the emphasis on favourite rather than best, Jonny Bairstow. My move to secondary school in 1961 coincided with the Ashes series of that year and the magic was conjured by the glamorous Australian captain. My earliest memory of watching cricket was seeing Jim Laker take 19 wickets in the Old Trafford Test in 1956. Peter ReesMonty PanesarMonty Panesar is the epitome of Ashes cricket. He seemed like a ray of hope.Fast forward to the 1989 Ashes series in England.
Source:The Guardian
January 04, 2026 11:04 UTC
Premier League and Afcon buildup, plus EFL postponements – as it happened
11.06am GMTA couple of emails with a West Ham angle. Remember, you can get in touch here: matchday.live@theguardian.comRichard Warwick (in the cold, western side of Scotland): “Morning David - my thoughts on Jarrod Bowen. Whilst still a very good player, he’s not getting any younger. He’s lurking on the very outer edge of being considered for the England squad in a World Cup year. Even if West Ham manage not to get relegated, they’re a *poor* side.
Source:The Guardian
January 04, 2026 10:45 UTC