More snow and ice across nearly all of UK as cold snap continues
The Met Office warns about potential injuries from slips and falls as icy conditions continue.
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Award-winning actor ‘regains feeling in feet’ with new MND drug
Belfast actor Michael Campbell, also known as Michael Patrick, was diagnosed with the terminal disease in February 2023.
Nvidia Details New AI Chips and Autonomous Car Project With Mercedes
An anonymous reader quotes a report from the New York Times: On Monday, [Jensen Huang, the chief executive of the chip-making giant Nvidia] said the company would begin shipping a new A.I. chip later this year, one that can do more computing with less power than previous generations of chips could. Known as the Vera Rubin, the chip has been in development for three years and is designed to...
Tottenham completely aligned, says Frank
Head coach Thomas Frank says Tottenham are “completely aligned” about the future as he faces pressure from fans to improve results.
Stokes suffers adductor injury in final Ashes Test
England captain Ben Stokes leaves with the field with a right adductor injury on day four of the fifth Ashes Test against Australia in Sydney
‘It’s happened!’ – Smith is finally dismissed for 138
Josh Tongue takes the wicket of Steve Smith, as the Australian batter is caught behind for 138 to leave his side on 544-8 with a lead of 160 runs on day four of the fifth Ashes Test in Sydney.
‘His day may be over’ – Stokes leaves the field with groin injury
Ben Stokes is forced off the field with a groin injury in the middle of his 28th over, on day four of the fifth Ashes Test in Sydney.
Rangers have dragged themselves back into title race – but Rohl wants more
Rangers have made a “statement” by moving to within three points of Scottish Premiership leaders Hearts – but head coach Danny Rohl says moving above Celtic into second place is “still not what we want”.
Assisted dying campaigners request extra time for peers to scrutinise bill
Concern is growing among supporters the bill won’t pass parliamentary hurdles in the allotted days.
We had the mentality to get the job done – Dyche
Nottingham Forest manager Sean Dyche was happy with the “grit and determination” his side showed to come from behind to beat relegation-threatened West Ham.
Google Will Now Only Release Android Source Code Twice a Year
Google will begin releasing Android Open Source Project (AOSP) source code only twice a year starting in 2026. “In the past, Google would release the source code for every quarterly Android release, of which there are four each year,” notes Android Authority. From the report: Google told Android Authority that, effective 2026, Google will publish new source code to AOSP in Q2 and Q4. The reason...
West Ham relegation fight ‘not over’ – Nuno
West Ham manager Nuno Espirito Santo reflects on his side’s defeat by Nottingham Forest, insisting their relegation fight is “not over” with the Hammers seven points adrift of safety.
Trump’s Venezuela raid has created chaos – and that is a risk for China
The US’s seizure of Nicolás Maduro carries uncertainty for China, which is is no fan of chaos.
Caf Confed Cup: No Kaizer Chiefs matches at FNB Stadium
Kaizer Chiefs still have to host both Zesco United and Al Masry in the Caf Confederation Cup but their Gauteng fans will have to travel.
Late Gibbs-White penalty sinks helpless Hammers
A late Gibbs-White penalty gave Nottingham Forest a crucial away victory over West Ham, leaving the London side seven points adrift of safety.
From the border with Colombia: The view of the uncertainty in Venezuela
Venezuela’s interim president sounded compliant after President Trump threatened her with a fate worse than that of overthrown and arrested Nicolás Maduro.
Vietnam Bans Unskippable Ads
Vietnam will begin enforcing new online advertising rules in February 2026 that ban forced video ads longer than five seconds and must allow users to close ads with just one tap. “Furthermore, platforms must provide clear icons and instructions for users to report advertisements that violate the law, and allow them to opt out, turn off, or stop viewing inappropriate ads,” reports a local news...
South Africa: NSFAS to Brief On Preparations for 2026 Academic Year
[SAnews.gov.za] The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) is set to outline its comprehensive preparations for the 2026 academic year at a media briefing on Tuesday.
South Africa: NSFAS Processes Funding Applications for 2026
[SAnews.gov.za] The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) has processed all funding applications ahead of the start of the 2026 academic year.
South Africa: Basic Education Reaffirms Integrity of NSC Exams
[SAnews.gov.za] The Department of Basic Education has reaffirmed the integrity and governance of the state national senior certificate examination system.
South Africa: DBE Reminds Matric Candidates – Second Chance Programme Is Free
[SAnews.gov.za] The Department of Basic Education (DBE) has encouraged National Senior Certificate (NSC) candidates, who were unsuccessful in their initial attempt at the exams, to make use of the official Second Chance Programme.