Trump says US is ‘going to run’ Venezuela after overnight strikes – video
The US president has claimed that the United States is going to run Venezuela for the time being, after American forces launched strikes across Caracas and other parts of the country, and captured the Venezuelan president, Nicolás Maduro, and his wife, Cilia Flores
Source:The Guardian
January 04, 2026 10:07 UTC
The great return to the office will trample over working parents
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Source:The Times
January 04, 2026 10:03 UTC
Why activists are barging in on Britain’s biggest brands
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January 04, 2026 10:02 UTC
Streaming: I Swear (2025) by Kirk Jones: When involuntary truth collides with a society built on control
Consumer Insight: Audiences increasingly engage with stories that validate frustration and shame alongside humor. Consumer Insight: Audiences respond to stories that legitimize discomfort and anger rather than smoothing them into inspiration. Brand Insight: Cultural relevance grows when narratives confront the limits of tolerance honestly, without moral padding. Brand Insight: Cultural authority strengthens when humor is used to survive systems, not excuse them. Industry Insight: Films that map systemic intolerance rather than personal triumph retain relevance as control culture intensifies.
Source:The Guardian
January 04, 2026 05:50 UTC
Framlingham singer Grace Mann to release debut EP next year after community support
Grace Mann, 24, will release her debut EP, Love Me Not, in February. Grace Mann will release her first EP next year. Picture: Nick IlottIn that time, the mum-of-two has released two singles, NIGHTMARE and Cinema, which have featured on the BBC and regional radio stations. Grace Mann will release her first EP next year. Grace’s music is available on all major streaming platforms and she can be found at @gracemannuk on Instagram, Grace Mann on Facebook or via her website gracemann.uk.
Source:Express
January 04, 2026 05:12 UTC
‘Just an unbelievable amount of pollution’: how big a threat is AI to the climate? | mtgamer.com
‘Just an unbelievable amount of pollution’: how big a threat is AI to the climate? Free from pollution controls, the gas-fired turbines that power the world’s biggest AI supercomputer were pumping invisible fumes into the Tennessee sky.The Guardian’s journalism is independent. Others are sanguine about the energy costs, arguing they pale in comparison not just to polluting industries, but also to the technology’s power to reshape society.How big a threat is AI to the climate? That same year, it began a digital project with Chevron that the oil company says has cut 30 days off its deepwater well planning process. Spain, which is the only country to mention AI in a piece of climate legislation, obliges the government to promote digitalisation that can help decarbonise the economy.
Source:The Guardian
January 04, 2026 04:59 UTC
How to spend Valentine’s Day weekend in Paris — for £800
Valentine’s Day falls on a Saturday this year so it’s the perfect opportunity to impress and swap the usual box of chocs for a trip to Paris, the world’s most romantic city. However, you’ll need to act fast to grab the best deals before the novelty of new year wears off and everyone else starts making plans. The French capital is understandably popular on February 14, despite being in the middle of its low season, and the city also celebrates the Paris Carnival the following day with parades and live performances. Leave the UK on Friday morning and you’ll be in Paris in time for a croque monsieur lunch. Three nights’ room only, including trains from London St Pancras, costs £817pp with Eurostar, departing on February 13.
Source:The Times
January 04, 2026 03:32 UTC
'Rinse it off!': Americans react in horror to the British way of washing dishes
Americans react to the viral videoBrits react to the viral videoIs it safe to wash the dishes like that? A video going viral on the internet has sparked a war between the Americans and the British. Joshua Cauldwell, took to the social media platform to share a clip of himself doing the dishes and the way he washed them has the Americans shocked and disgusted. "I'm washing the dishes, and in the UK we do something that apparently is only done in the UK," said Josh. "When we wash our dishes, with soap, like so, we don't rinse the soap, we simply put it to dry with the soap on.
Source:The Times
January 03, 2026 22:32 UTC
Celtic vs Rangers: Get £30 in football free bets when you join Midnite
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Source:The Times
January 03, 2026 22:21 UTC
The no-nonsense tech bro bidding to reboot PayPal
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January 03, 2026 21:35 UTC
The ‘Putinization’ of US foreign policy has arrived in Venezuela
Trump’s apprehension over foreign wars seems to be waning. “It was a brilliant operation, actually.”The attack on Venezuela suggests the allure of foreign lands, oil and minerals is now glimmering brighter than the Nobel prize. Hours after ousting Maduro, Trump said US were ready to move in to fix Venezuela’s decrepit, sanctions-ravaged oil industry. His secretary of state, Marco Rubio, added that Havana should feel “concerned” in the wake of the events in Venezuela. One US commentator, David Rothkopf, called it the “Putinization of US foreign policy”.
Source:The Guardian
January 03, 2026 21:02 UTC
I visited the tiny Cornish fishing village from famous TV show
Read on to find out how you might also stumble upon a famous singing group delivering an impromptu performance in the villageDOC HOLIDAY I visited the tiny Cornish fishing village from famous TV show – with treasure hunting and no crowdsWITH its tiny, twisty streets that lead to the harbour, there’s something magical about the small Cornish fishing village that is the setting for ITV’s Doc Martin. The TV series, set in stunning Port Isaac, aired its final episode in 2022 but its legacy lives on. We were lucky with the weather and, despite the odd shower, enjoyed everything that Port Isaac had to offer — including a couple of spectacular rainbows. With so much beauty and adventure, it is no wonder Doc Martin chose to settle hereAs well as Doc Martin, the original 1970s Poldark used some local spots, as did 2019 movie Fisherman’s Friends and its sequel. With so much beauty and adventure, it is no wonder Doc Martin chose to settle here.
Source:The Times
January 03, 2026 20:16 UTC
Premier League postponement rules amid snow and ice warnings
The Premier League has rules in place regarding postponements for the weather. Although postponements of Premier League fixtures because of the weather have been rare in recent seasons, football's governing body has a specific set of rules and regulations clubs must follow. The responsibility falls upon the match official to decide whether a pitch is safe and suitable to play on. In the top-flight, a pitch inspection will take place early on a matchday to limit the impact on travelling supporters and save them wasted journeys. If there are doubts about the pitch, the referee will speak with the ground staff to see if there's a solution to the problem.
Source:Express
January 03, 2026 16:20 UTC
Venezuelan leader Maduro lands in New York after capture by US troops – live
From 4h ago 21.54 GMT Nicolás Maduro ‘has arrived in New York’ A plane believed to be carrying Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, has landed near Stewart Air National Guard Base in New York. They added the Venezuelan president is to appear in court by Monday evening. We’ll be bringing you the latest developments following the capture of Venezuelan leader Maduro by US troops. The US Department of Justice unsealed a fresh version of a federal criminal indictment of Nicolás Maduro. Trump confirmed that the Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores , were heading to New York.
Source:The Guardian
January 03, 2026 15:07 UTC