Chelsea next manager decision as Liam Rosenior and Cesc Fabregas truth emerges
Liam Rosenior has emerged as the frontrunner for the Chelsea jobCesc Fabregas is not being considered for the Chelsea manager's position, according to reports. Strasbourg manager Liam Rosenior, however, has emerged as one of the early frontrunners to succeed Enzo Maresca. Article continues below ADVERTISEMENT The club statement read: "Chelsea Football Club and head coach Enzo Maresca have parted company. During his time at the club, Enzo led the team to success in the UEFA Conference League and the FIFA Club World Cup. Enzo Maresca left Chelsea on New Year's Day after one win in seven games
Source:Express
January 01, 2026 14:14 UTC
Harry Kane demand unearthed 17-year-old now worth 40 times transfer value after 25 games
Harry Kane has shattered nearly every record this season, but one Bayern Munich teammate has been threatening to steal his thunder. 17-year-old Lennart Karl has been European football's breakout wonderkid this season after a superstar rise through the club's ranks. And then you look at the injury to Jamal Musiala, which really opened the way up for Lennart Karl. "This meant that there was an opportunity for Lennart Karl to at least be in the squad at 17 years old. He's really great.
Source:The Times
January 01, 2026 13:56 UTC
Why Man United star Bryan Mbeumo was subbed off at half-time as Cameroon make AFCON progress
Why Man United star Bryan Mbeumo was subbed off at half-time as Cameroon make AFCON progressManchester United forward Bryan Mbeumo has yet to score a goal at the Africa Cup of Nations, but Cameroon have qualified for the last-16. View Image Manchester United star Bryan Mbeumo only played 45 minutes on New Year's Eve as Cameroon beat Mozambique. (Image: Ulrik Pedersen/NurPhoto via Getty Images)Manchester United star Bryan Mbeumo was taken off at half-time as Cameroon beat Mozambique 2-1 to secure their place in the last-16 of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). Cameroon were level at half-time - as Geny Catamo's opener for Mozambique was cancelled out by a Nene own goal. Mbeumo's early farewell from the game on New Year's Eve comes as the United star struggles for form at AFCON this winter.
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January 01, 2026 13:51 UTC
At the turn of the year, I’m facing a pivot point. Midlife crisis? No thanks | Emma Brockes
As the new year issues its annual invitation to stocktake, the thing I keep thinking is where we might place the equivalent emotional pivot points, those periods in which, after years of – God willing! – pottering along feeling roughly the same, suddenly, one day, there’s a change. I turned 50 at the end of November, which in any age prior to ours, would put me safely on the other side of a full-scale midlife crisis. Three big pivot points in a life when one becomes, briefly but acutely, aware of time passing, and which in my experience, tends to hit during even-numbered years (for that reason, I’ve always preferred the lower pressure of odd-number ages). That’s the other thing about these pivot points: their unavoidability.
Source:The Guardian
January 01, 2026 13:31 UTC
Enzo Maresca leaves Chelsea as club look to ‘get season back on track’
Club statement: Enzo Maresca. — Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) January 1, 2026“Chelsea Football Club and head coach Enzo Maresca have parted company,” read a club statement. The 45-year-old guided Chelsea to Champions League qualification via a fourth-placed finish last season, in addition to winning the Conference League and Club World Cup. Liam Rosenior, the head coach of French club Strasbourg, who are owned by Chelsea’s parent company BlueCo, has emerged as the early favourite to replace Maresca among bookmakers. Former Barcelona head coach Xavi, Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner, Fulham’s Marco Silva and Bournemouth boss Andoni Iraola are other potential candidates.
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January 01, 2026 12:34 UTC
The Archers revisits first episode to celebrate 75th anniversary
This will be a chance to hear The Archers’ very first episode brought back to life, as the original recording no longer survives. A search for the culprit is now under way, and a New Year’s Day special drama at 7.15pm will delve deeper into the mystery, led by special guest Claire Skinner. This will be followed by The Archers Podcast at 8pm, where Emma Freud and guests will bring fans closer to the drama. Special episodes of Radio 4 programmes including Woman’s Hour and This Week In History will also celebrate the enduring appeal of the fictional village of Ambridge and its inhabitants. To mark the anniversary, episodes of The Archers will now be available on BBC Sounds for five years after broadcast, an increase from the previous 30-day window.
Source:The Times
January 01, 2026 12:13 UTC
the best cheap destinations to visit every month and the free things you can do there
And I know the best times to visit cheap destinations all over the world, as well as how to find those £15 flights and the best free attractions to visit. AdvertisementChoosing the best month to visit a place can be tricky when it comes to balancing the best weather and affordable flights. I’ve even thrown in some of the best free things to do there if you’d like to keep to a budget. Free things to doRoyal Alcazar Palace (free tickets for last hour)Seville Cathedral (free tickets for the last hour)Salsa shows at Jardines de MurillApril – TokyoOne of the most popular times to visit Tokyo is during cherry blossom season. Free things to do:AdvertisementHenderson Wave BridgeThe MerlionGarden by the BayJune – Puerto RicoA destination that unexpectedly blew me away was Puerto Rico.
Source:The Times
January 01, 2026 11:25 UTC
Seaton resident's woes with £15k cost of flooding to home
David Shepherd, of Brigbourne Drive in Seaton, says he has lived at his home for 17 years, and prior to 2015 had never experienced any flooding at the property. A decade on, Mr Shepherd's property flooded on November 13 of this year during Storm Claudia and again on December 15. "The council aren't maintaining the gutters and the drainage we have got, all they are doing is cleaning up after an event," said Mr Shepherd. We have previously advised homeowners on property flood resilience measures following Storm Desmond. "We remain committed to working with residents and partners to reduce flood risk wherever possible.
Source:The Times
January 01, 2026 11:06 UTC
Women still face steep challenges securing top movie jobs
The university's Center for the Study of Women in Television and Film and its founder Martha M. Lauzen have tracked employment of women in behind-the-scenes decision-making jobs for nearly three decades. Roles included in the study are: directors, writers, executive producers, producers, editors and cinematographers. Lauzen launched her effort in 1998, assuming that pointing out the imbalance would cause doors to swing open for women in Hollywood. Her study found that, in 2025, women constituted 28% of film producers and 23% of the executive producers. "Add the current political war on diversity, and women in the film industry now find themselves in uncharted territory," Lauzen wrote.
Source:The Guardian
January 01, 2026 09:37 UTC
Mammal 'monogamy ranking' announced, humans between beavers and white-handed gibbons
Jan 01, 2026 13:00:00Mammal 'monogamy ranking' announced, humans between beavers and white-handed gibbonsSome animals have multiple partners throughout their lives, while others, like modern humans, are primarily monogamous. For example, mountain gorillas had a sibling rate of 6%, while chimpanzees only had a 4% sibling rate. The top-ranked California footed mouse, which maintains a lifelong partnership with its mate, has a sibling rate of 100%. The lowest-ranked breed is the Soay sheep, which lives in Scotland, with a sibling rate of just 0.6%. Humans are often driven to monogamy by religious taboos or other social pressures, so polygamy will emerge quickly if these pressures lose force.
Source:The Guardian
January 01, 2026 09:15 UTC
No, the Times Square ball won't drop twice on NYE. Here's why.
A look at the Times Square New Year's Eve ball during a media tour in NYC's Times Square on Nov. 24, 2025. See the Patriotic crystal ball reveal for NYE Times Square ball drop 1 of 8 A look at the Times Square New Year's Eve ball during a media tour in NYC's Times Square on Nov. 24, 2025. A view of the Times Square New Year's Eve ball during a media tour in Times Square in New York City, on Nov. 24, 2025. New Year's Eve celebrations at Times Square have been held for 122 years, "ever since the owners of One Times Square began in 1904 to conduct rooftop celebrations to greet the New Year," Times Square's website says. Revelers wait for the ball drop at New Year's Eve in Times Square, on Dec. 31, 2015.
Source:The Times
January 01, 2026 08:59 UTC
test your knowledge with Record Sport's big annual quiz
The year in sport 2025 - test your knowledge with Record Sport's big annual quizAre you up to the task of taking on the Record Sport bigwigs? View Image Scotland boss Steve Clarke and his players feature in our 2025 Year in Sport QuizHow much of 2025's major sporting events can you remember? Admittedly, as you might expect, football - and particularly Scottish football - dominates this year's sporting quiz but Formula 1, Darts, Tennis, Rugby and Golf all feature at some point. You might consider yourself an avid sports fan but do you have what it takes to get full marks in Record Sport 2025 Year in Sport Quiz? Tune in to Hotline Live every Sunday to Thursday and have your say on the biggest issues in Scottish football.
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January 01, 2026 08:06 UTC
U.S. Vaccination Rates Are Plunging
“Vaccination rates among kindergarten students have plunged across broad swaths of the United States since before the pandemic, exposing children and families to increasing health risks as many school districts pull back from their traditional role as a bulwark against infectious disease,” the Washington Post reports. “The accelerating decline reveals the lasting medical consequences of a political backlash against public health efforts during the pandemic, which radicalized many against long-standing vaccine mandates.”
Source:The Guardian
January 01, 2026 05:47 UTC
CAMEA Bulletin – News from Afghanistan, Middle East & Africa (January 1, 2026)
Uzbekistan’s Exports to Afghanistan Reach $1.3 Billion Over the Past 11 Months https://8am.media/eng/uzbekistans-exports-to-afghanistan-reach-1-3-billion-over-the-past-11-months/6. Trump to meet Netanyahu in Florida as focus turns to Middle East issues https://www.msn.com/en-us/politics/government/trump-to-meet-netanyahu-in-florida-as-focus-turns-to-middle-east-issues/ar-AA1TdvmX15. Trump threatens Hamas, warns Iran of more strikes after Netanyahu talks https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/12/29/trump-says-us-would-back-strikes-against-irans-missile-programme19. Living in fear of Lakurawa – the militant group Trump targeted in Nigeria strikes https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cy7vr76l521o23. Trump says violence in Nigeria targets Christians.
Source:The Guardian
January 01, 2026 05:29 UTC
Here’s how much it costs to watch New York City’s NYE ball drop like a VIP
You had to go to the bathroom hours ago but held it because you didn’t want to lose your spot. People are packed in Times Square like sardines, trying to keep warm. If you’re in the mood for the ultimate VIP NYE experience with live views of the ball drop, expect to pay at least $1,000 for a swanky soiree and views of the ball drop. Want a private table for two that gives you a live view of the ball drop? “Being on the street is the opposite [of a paid party]: spontaneous, raw, and very ‘New York,’” she said.
Source:The Times
January 01, 2026 02:20 UTC