Day: January 6, 2026

Liam Rosenior’s record of developing youngsters was key to Chelsea appointment

Leadership, personality and a record of improving young players were amongst the deciding factors in persuading Chelsea to appoint new head coach Liam Rosenior, the Press Association understands. The 41-year-old was unveiled on Tuesday as the successor to Enzo Maresca after signing a deal until 2032 to become the fourth permanent boss of the BlueCo […]

UK and France agree to send forces to Ukraine in event of peace deal

The UK and France have signed a joint declaration pledging to deploy troops to Ukraine in the event of a peace deal, to guarantee the nation’s security. The agreement states that a “multinational force for Ukraine” would be deployed to the Eastern European country to deter further attacks from Russia and bolster security guarantees. This […]

Lisette Oropesa shines in Met’s ‘I Puritani’ and earns praise from Peter Gelb

Lisette Oropesa impresses Peter Gelb as more than a singer. “She reminds me a little bit of Beverly Sills,” the Metropolitan Opera general manager said. “She seems to have that kind of intellectual quickness. She’s extremely astute and she connects with people. Who knows? Maybe someday she’ll be running the Met?” Sills was a top […]

How much has sacking managers cost Manchester United?

With Monday’s decision to fire head coach Ruben Amorim, Manchester United payouts to sacked managers and their staff could have reached nearly £98m since 2014, the year following longtime coach Sir Alex Ferguson’s retirement. Amorim had managed Manchester United since November 2024 and was contracted to the club until the end of next season, in […]

Woman arrested after two girls died when they ate poisoned raspberries

A businesswoman accused of killing two schoolgirls in Colombia with poisoned chocolate raspberries has been arrested in London. Zulma Guzman Castro allegedly killed 14-year-old Ines de Bedout and her close friend, Emilia Forero, 13, in Bogota, Colombia. The two teenagers died days after eating the thallium-laced fruit on April 3, 2025. The 54-year-old had been […]

London removing its severe weather plan is branded ‘life-threatening’

Brooke Davies Published January 6, 2026 4:05pm Updated January 6, 2026 4:06pm London councils are deactivating their protocols to house rough sleepers on the day where a -9°C arctic blast hit the UK. Those living on the streets in the UK’s capital will not automatically be found shelter tonight because temperatures will be above 0°C. […]

Video reveals how chocolate ‘Swastika’ appeared on Jewish customer’s coffee

Women watch child smash icy pond with hammer while standing on it in Richmond Park

Josh Milton Published January 6, 2026 1:59pm Updated January 6, 2026 3:16pm This is the moment two women appear to ignore safety warnings and let a child smash an icy pond with a hammer while standing on it. The youngster, who looked to be of primary school age, was pictured near the water’s edge of […]

Venezuelans living in London say they have no idea what’s coming next after Maduro ousted

While the US invasion of Venezuela and the capture of Nicolás Maduro took place nearly 5,000 miles away from London, the news affected many Venezuelans in the capital. On Saturday morning, the US launched attacked Venezuela and captured its leader in a blitz described by Donald Trump as the greatest military operation since World War II. […]

Londoners face miserable start after tube delays on Circle, District and Elizabeth Lines

Noora Mykkanen Published January 6, 2026 7:02am Updated January 6, 2026 9:15am Passengers are facing a second day of travel misery after severe delays hit several London Underground tube lines and the Elizabeth Line. The Elizabeth Line – know among fans as the Lizzie Line – is having severe delays this morning between Heathrow Terminal […]