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Watch: Moment skier and dog swept along by avalanche

Mon, 12/01/2026 - 10:47
Footage recorded by Spanish skier Ares Masip shows the incident on Pic de l'Hortell, a mountain in Andorra.

He once criticised African leaders who cling to power. Now he wants a seventh term

Mon, 12/01/2026 - 10:43
Yoweri Museveni, 81, says he has brought stability to Uganda. His critics complain of political oppression.

High screen time limits vocabulary in toddlers, research finds

Mon, 12/01/2026 - 10:42
Children who spend the most time on devices or in front of screens find conversation and learning harder, the government says.

High screen time limits vocabulary in toddlers, research finds

Mon, 12/01/2026 - 10:42
Children who spend the most time on devices or in front of screens find conversation and learning harder, the government says.

Trump shouldn't be fooled by Venezuela prisoner release pledge, says jailed politician's son

Mon, 12/01/2026 - 10:24
Ramón Guanipa's father was accused of terrorism and treason for challenging the 2024 presidential election result.

'Did that really happen?' - Macclesfield fancy another Premier League test

Mon, 12/01/2026 - 10:24
Two days on from Macclesfield's stunning FA Cup third-round win over Crystal Palace, the heroics are still sinking in for manager John Rooney.

'Did that really happen?' - Macclesfield fancy another Premier League test

Mon, 12/01/2026 - 10:24
Two days on from Macclesfield's stunning FA Cup third-round win over Crystal Palace, the heroics are still sinking in for manager John Rooney.

Inquest opens into Withernsea sea deaths

Mon, 12/01/2026 - 10:02
Mark Ratcliffe entered the water in an attempt to try to save Sarah Keeling and her daughter Grace.

GB's Evans out in first round of Melbourne qualifying

Mon, 12/01/2026 - 10:00
Dan Evans is one of four Britons to lose in the first round of Australian Open qualifying at Melbourne Park.

Are You Dead?: The viral Chinese app for young people living alone

Mon, 12/01/2026 - 09:55
A new bleak-sounding app has been downloaded in droves by many youth who live by themselves - and fear dying alone.

Are You Dead?: The viral Chinese app for young people living alone

Mon, 12/01/2026 - 09:55
A new bleak-sounding app has been downloaded in droves by many youth who live by themselves - and fear dying alone.

US justice department opens criminal probe into Fed chair Jerome Powell

Mon, 12/01/2026 - 09:44
Powell called the investigation unprecedented following his refusal to cut interest rates despite demands by Donald Trump.

London homicides at 11-year low, Met Police says

Mon, 12/01/2026 - 09:14
According to the latest data, there were 97 homicides in London in 2025, the lowest figure since 2014.

Ai, Japanese chimpanzee who counted and painted, dies at 49

Mon, 12/01/2026 - 08:54
Ai's cognitive abilities had been studied extensively since she was brought to a Japanese institute in 1977.

India and US 'actively engaged' in trade negotiations, says new ambassador

Mon, 12/01/2026 - 08:39
Sergio Gor tells reporters in Delhi "real friends can disagree but will always resolve differences".

Carrick favourite for Man Utd caretaker role

Mon, 12/01/2026 - 08:33
Michael Carrick emerges as favourite for the Manchester United caretaker role with club chiefs hoping to have an appointment in place for when players return to training on Wednesday.

Carrick favourite for Man Utd caretaker role

Mon, 12/01/2026 - 08:33
Michael Carrick emerges as favourite for the Manchester United caretaker role with club chiefs hoping to have an appointment in place for when players return to training on Wednesday.

London homicides at 11-year low, Met Police says

Mon, 12/01/2026 - 08:11
According to the latest data, there were 97 homicides in London in 2025, the lowest figure since 2014.

Major incident declared as thousands without water

Mon, 12/01/2026 - 07:46
South East Water says 14 postcodes are affected, and Kent County Council declares a major incident.

Veg and chocolate are key to life, says 104-year-old Betty

Mon, 12/01/2026 - 06:49
Elizabeth Milner has marked her milestone birthday with friends and family at Kentford Manor.

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