‘Boots on the ground’ and ‘one for the road’
Plans for British troops in Ukraine and a tightening of drink-driving laws lead Wednesday’s papers.
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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.
‘An impossible task?’ Ten-game winless run leaves West Ham facing drop
Booed off the pitch after conceding a late winner at home against their relegation rivals and on a 10-game winless run – these are desperate times for West Ham.
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.
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
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.
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.
Interim boss Fletcher sought Ferguson ‘blessing’
Darren Fletcher says he sought the blessing of his old Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson before taking interim charge at the Old Trafford club.
US discussing options to acquire Greenland, including use of military – White House
In a statement, the White House told the BBC that Trump had made clear that acquiring Greenland was a “national security priority”.
UK and France to send troops to Ukraine if peace deal agreed
The announcement was made by UK PM Sir Keir Starmer after a meeting of Ukraine’s allies in Paris.
NEW PROSECUTIONS BOSS: Surprise as Ramaphosa appoints SIU boss Andy Mothibi as SA’s new NDPP
Advocate Andy Mothibi will start leading the National Prosecuting Authority from 1 February after his appointment on Tuesday.
‘A moving moment’ as Rosenior breaks barriers
Liam Rosenior’s appointment as Chelsea manager is a “massive moment” for representation in the Premier League.
US may intercept and seize oil tanker sailing near UK, reports say
US officials have a warrant to seize the Russian-flagged ship accused of breaking sanctions.
News24 | Mossel Bay residents evacuated after fire destroys structures, vehicles
Residents of Island View, Vakansieplaas and Aalwyndal in Mossel Bay were evacuated on Tuesday evening after a fire destroyed several structures and vehicles.
European leaders rally behind Greenland in face of renewed US threat
COPENHAGEN, Jan 6 (Reuters) – Leaders from major European powers and Canada rallied behind Greenland on Tuesday, saying the Arctic island belongs to its people, following a renewed threat by U.S. President Donald Trump to take over the Danish territory.
No conspiracy over Israeli football fans ban, West Midlands Police say
Senior police officers reiterate banning Israeli fans from the Villa game was “based on safety”.
Nestle recalls infant formula batches in 25 countries over toxin risk
LONDON, Jan 6 (Reuters) – Nestle NESN.S said it was recalling some batches of its infant nutrition products, including SMA, BEBA and NAN formulas, mostly in Europe, due to possible contamination with a toxin that can cause nausea and vomiting.