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Yahoo News UKWhat causes potholes and why does the UK have so many?
The cost of fixing vehicles damaged by potholes has reached a record high.
- Reuters
Gaza ceasefire still elusive as negotiators try to hammer out deal
DOHA/CAIRO/JERUSALEM (Reuters) -Negotiators were trying to hammer out the final details of a complex, phased ceasefire in Gaza on Wednesday after marathon talks in Qatar, and U.S. and Egyptian leaders promised to stay in close contact about a deal over the coming hours. Officials from mediators Qatar, Egypt and the U.S. as well as Israel and Hamas said on Tuesday that an agreement for a truce in the besieged Palestinian enclave and the release of hostages was closer than ever. But a senior Hamas official told Reuters late on Tuesday that the Palestinian group had not yet delivered its response because it was still waiting for Israel to submit maps showing how its forces would withdraw from Gaza.
- HuffPost UK
Graham Norton Reveals Surprising Origin Story Of The Iconic 'Big Red Chair'
"It happened by accident..."
- The Canadian Press
Germany's economy shrank for the 2nd consecutive year in 2024
BERLIN (AP) — The German economy, Europe's biggest, shrank for the second consecutive year in 2024, according to preliminary official figures released Wednesday weeks before an election in which the economy is the top issue.
- France 24
Cocaine use nearly doubles in France: study
Cocaine use in France has nearly doubled, with 1.1 million people having taken the illicit drug at least once in 2023, according to a study published on Wednesday. By comparison, the French Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addiction (OFDT) earlier estimated annual cocaine consumption in the country at 600,000 users when it released its previous report in 2022.France now ranks 7th in Europe in terms of cocaine consumption. A number of factors are behind the explosive consumption growth, inclu
- Reuters
Main points of the Gaza ceasefire proposal
A week before U.S. President-elect Donald Trump takes over from President Joe Biden, officials said a breakthrough had been achieved in talks in Doha and agreement could be near. Here are the main points from the draft, according to an Israeli official and a Palestinian official.
- The Independent
Why did it take so long to arrest Yoon Suk Yeol?
Yoon Suk Yeol becomes first sitting president to be arrested six weeks after he declared martial law
- Yahoo Sports
New address, same issues: Why John Calipari's dismal start at Arkansas mirrors his fall from favor at Kentucky
Arkansas is still searching for its first SEC victory under Calipari and finds itself in jeopardy of missing the NCAA tournament this March.
- BBC
UK inflation unexpectedly dips to 2.5% in December
The slower rate means inflation is still above the Bank of England's 2% target.
- Sky video
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol finally arrested after attempt to impose martial law
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol has been arrested, six weeks after his short-lived attempt to impose martial law.
- Yahoo News UK
Met Office dismisses ‘470-mile snow bomb’ claims
There have been reports that the UK will face a ‘snow bomb’ later this month, but what does the Met Office say?
- The Independent
Australian Open LIVE: Draper vs Kokkinakis score as Burrage battles Gauff and Fearnley in action
Six British players have reached the second round of the Australian Open for the first time as Fearnley and Draper look to go further
- BBC
Malkinson 'vindicated' after review body chair quits
Andy Malkinson says the former chair of the miscarriages review body had been "made accountable".
- Reuters
IEA says new US sanctions could significantly disrupt Russian supply
The latest round of U.S. sanctions against Russian oil, announced last Friday, could significantly disrupt Russia's oil supply and distribution chains, the International Energy Agency (IEA) said in its monthly oil market report on Wednesday. The Paris-based agency held its supply forecasts for Russia and Iran steady for this month given an uncertain outlook over the full impact of the new sanctions, but said that Washington's measures could result in a tightening of crude oil and fuel balances.
- The Canadian Press
South Korea's impeached President Yoon detained in massive law-enforcement effort
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korea’s impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol was detained in a massive law enforcement operation at the presidential compound Wednesday, defiantly insisting the anti-corruption agency didn’t have the authority to investigate his actions but saying he complied to prevent violence.
- BBC
Wakefield air quality improves across district
Levels of Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) have dropped below the legal limit, the council says.
- USA TODAY Opinion
Goodbye and good riddance, Biden. Americans like me are glad to see Joe go. | Opinion
Joe Biden will undoubtedly paint a picture of a successful tenure as president. But I won't be fooled – and neither should other Americans.
- The Guardian
‘Absolutely heartbreaking’: the dark side of family vlogging
Troubling new HBO docuseries An Update on Our Family looks at YouTube families and Myka Stauffer, the mom who ‘rehomed’ her adopted son
- BBC
Mozambique to get new president amid swirl of protest
There is a huge question over Daniel Chapo's legitimacy and people are threatening demonstrations.
- The Independent
Transfer news LIVE: Arsenal agree Zubimendi deal, Liverpool in wonderkid talks, Chelsea want new striker
The transfer window is in full swing with clubs in the Premier League and across Europe seeking deals