Eurostar Delays Persist Amid Snow and Ice Warnings; UK Stock Index Surpasses Rivals in Best Year Since 2009; Queen Angry After Train Assault; $40M Motorcycles Seized in Ex-Olympian Drug Kingpin Hunt
Eurostar Delays Persist as Passengers Stuck Overnight
Following a major disruption in the Channel Tunnel, Eurostar services have returned to normal but many passengers remain stranded onboard for hours, highlighting ongoing logistical challenges.
- European court questions UK decision to revoke Shamima Begum’s citizenship — Sky News
- Eurostar services return to normal after major Channel Tunnel disruption — BBC News
- Eurostar delays enter second day as passengers stuck onboard for hours overnight — BBC News
- Eurostar delays enter second day as passengers stuck onboard overnight — BBC News
- Eurostar delays persist as passengers stuck onboard overnight — BBC News
Five days of snow and ice warnings as 2026 begins with Arctic blast
A severe Arctic blast is set to bring widespread snow and ice across the UK throughout January, starting on New Year’s Eve. The Met Office has issued multiple red and orange weather warnings for parts of Scotland, Northern Ireland, Wales, and England, warning that temperatures could drop below -10°C with up to 40cm of snow expected in some areas.
- Arctic blast to bring in the new year with snow and ice warnings issued — BBC News
- Five days of snow and ice warnings as 2026 begins with Arctic blast — BBC News
- Snow and ice warnings issued as 2026 begins with Arctic blast — BBC News
- Snow and ice warnings issued as 2026 to begin with Arctic blast — BBC News
UK’s Flagship Stock Index Surpasses Rivals in Best Year Since 2009
The UK’s FTSE 100 index recorded its best annual performance since 2009, outperforming both US and European stock markets. This surge follows a year marked by strong corporate earnings, government stimulus measures, and positive global economic trends.
- Flagship UK stock index has best year since 2009 – outperforming rivals — Sky News
- UK prepares for New Year celebrations as cold weather warnings issued — BBC News
Revolution Bars Owner Aims for Rapid Sale Amid Cash Crisis
The owner of Revolution Bars seeks a swift sale to navigate the growing cash crisis facing the business.
Sydney Marks Peaceful New Year’s After Bondi Terror Attack
In the wake of a terror attack in Sydney, the city sends a powerful message of unity and peace for the coming year.
- Sydney sends message of peace for New Year’s after Bondi terror attack — BBC News
- Sydney sends message of peace for New Year’s after Bondi attack — BBC News
Hundreds of thousands mourn Bangladesh’s ex-PM at state funeral
Former Prime Minister of Bangladesh, Sheikh Hasina, was laid to rest in a grand state funeral attended by hundreds of thousands of mourners. The ceremony honored her significant contributions to the nation and paid tribute to her enduring legacy.
- Huge crowds mourn Bangladesh’s first female PM at state funeral — BBC News
- Hundreds of thousands mourn Bangladesh’s ex-PM at state funeral — BBC News
Author credits TV success for Parkinson’s help
The author of ‘Heated Rivalry’ shares how their television show fame helped manage symptoms of Parkinson’s disease.
Search for Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 resumes 11 years after it went missing
Eleven years after the disappearance of Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370, a renewed search effort has been launched to uncover more details about its fate and locate any possible survivors.
- Search for Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 resumes 11 years after it went missing — Sky News
- Search for Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 resumes — Sky News
Queen was ‘so angry’ and ‘fought back’ after being assaulted on train as teenager
A teenage Queen Elizabeth II reportedly fought back against an assault on a train, showing remarkable resilience and courage in the face of adversity.
- Queen was ‘so angry’ and ‘fought back’ after being assaulted on train as teenager — Sky News
- Queen praises Hunt family for their bravery after triple murders — BBC News
UK Energy Bills to Drop by Over £100 in April as Government Eliminates Policy Costs
The UK government’s removal of policy-related costs is set to reduce annual energy bills by more than £100 for consumers starting in April.
$40M worth of motorcycles seized in hunt for ex-Olympic snowboarder turned ‘drug kingpin’
Authorities seized $40 million worth of motorcycles during a multi-agency operation aimed at capturing an ex-Olympic snowboarder who had become involved in drug trafficking and was now on the FBI’s Ten Most Wanted list.
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