On New Year’s Day, Gary Anderson defeated Justin Hood, the cult hero of Ally Pally, to advance to the World Darts Championship semifinals for the eighth time in his career. Hood has made a significant impact at the Worlds, and his earning of £100,000 for reaching the quarterfinals will enable him to fulfil his dream…
Mexican authorities have seized dozens of motorcycles worth about $40 million in the search for a former Olympic snowboarder on the FBI’s Ten Most Wanted list. Canadian Ryan Wedding, 44, has been accused of running a multinational drug trafficking network and also faces charges in connection with the murder of a federal witness. US officials…
The incoming mayor uses a symbolic version of New York City history to use two family Qurans in public ceremonies on Friday. Zohran Mamdani on Thursday became the first New York City mayor to be sworn in using the Quran. Mamdani is the first Muslim and South Asian mayor of the largest metropolis in the…
Getty Images Energy bills are increasing for millions of households in England, Scotland, and Wales. as the new year begins, after Ofgem raised its price cap slightly. Prices for those on variable tariffs are rising by 0.2% from now, the equivalent of a £3 annual increase for a household using a typical amount of gas…
A fire in the Swiss ski resort of Crans-Montana in the early hours of New Year’s Day killed dozens of people and injured about 100, according to authorities. Here’s a look at some other nightclubs, bars and music venues that have resulted in large numbers of deaths: March 2025: A fire and resulting stampede at…
BBC Millie Bobby Brown has starred in Stranger Things since its launch in 2016 Fans have meticulously dissected scenes and delved into previous seasons, attempting to piece together the potential ending of The Upside Down. At 01:00 GMT, viewers flocked to watch the final episode, concluding the 10-year run of the sci-fi horror series. Some…
Watch a BBC report from the scene of a Swiss resort bar fire. Southern Switzerland has killed several dozen people A fire at a ski resort in southern Switzerland has killed several dozen people and injured more than 100, authorities have said. Police said several nationalities were likely involved in the New Year’s Day blaze,…
