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- Associated Press
Ukraine will ask allies to boost its air defenses at a meeting in Germany, Zelenskyy says
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he will again call on allies to boost its air defenses at this week's meeting in Germany, as U.S. President-elect Donald Trump takes over later this month with a vow to end the almost three-year war quickly. Zelenskyy said that dozens of partner countries will participate in the meeting of the Ramstein group at Ramstein Air Base in Germany on Thursday, “including those who can help boost our capabilities not only to defend against missiles but also against guided bombs and Russian aviation.” “We will discuss this with them and continue to persuade them,” Zelenskyy said in his nightly address on Saturday.
- BBC
Animal sanctuary closes after eight years
Owner Tony Johnson says working with animals is "better than working with a psychologist".
- Evening Standard
UK weather LIVE: Heavy snow sparks airport runway closures and motorway chaos across the country
Manchester and Liverpool John Lennon Airport both closed their runways on Sunday morning due to heavy snow
- BBC
Thousands without power as cold snap continues across island
In Northern Ireland, a yellow ice and snow warning is in effect until 18:00 GMT on Sunday.
- France 24
Ivory Coast's Abidjan on edge as ship loaded with volatile cargo nears port
A vessel loaded with 20,000 tons of ammonium nitrate – the same chemical that left large parts of Beirut in ruins in an explosion in 2020 – is nearing the port of Abidjan. Campaigners have expressed concern about letting the ship unload its allegedly damaged cargo, but authorities say they have put measures in place to ensure the population’s safety. Officials at the Ivorian port of Abidjan said Saturday they were taking precautions ahead of the arrival of a ship carrying 20,000 tons of potentia
- Sky News
Prime minister to unveil plans to reduce NHS waiting times to 18 weeks so health service 'doesn't go the way as Woolies', Wes Streeting vows
The prime minister is set to unveil plans to reduce NHS waiting times to 18 weeks before the end of this parliament as part of efforts to ensure it does not "go the way of Woolies", the UK's health secretary has promised. Wes Streeting told Sky News that Sir Keir Starmer will set out a "wide range of reform" to modernise the struggling health service. It comes amid the announcement that the NHS app is to receive a major upgrade which will let all patients receive test results, book follow-up appointments and even choose where to be treated.
- Evening Standard
Antonin Kinsky: Tottenham confirm first January signing as goalkeeper joins in £12.5m deal
The highly rated goalkeeper joins on a six-year deal
- PA Media: UK News
Snow brings widespread major disruption amid amber weather warnings
Most of the UK is covered by Met Office weather warnings during Sunday as the cold start to the new year continues.
- Madrid Universal
Real Madrid set to lose out on key defensive target as he nears Premier League switch
Real Madrid are facing a significant transfer challenge, with reports from SPORT indicating that their long-standing target, Vitor Reis, may be on his way to the Premier League this January. The outl...
- Evening Standard
Transfer news LIVE! Cunha to Arsenal latest, Olmo boost; Manchester United want Osimhen; Chelsea plot signings
The January transfer window is open as clubs strive to seal early signings
- The Independent
UK weather live: Airports close runways leading to flight delays as snow and freezing rain hits Britain
Met Office weather alerts in place across country over first weekend in 2025 as health warnings issued
- Evening Standard
Pep Guardiola Happy As Manchester City Beat West Ham But ‘Performance Not Good’ Original Video M264589
Pep Guardiola Happy As Manchester City Beat West Ham But ‘Performance Not Good’ Original Video M264589
- Evening Standard
Will Liverpool vs Manchester United be postponed today?
Heavy snowfall overnight has heightened concerns over fan travel to Anfield
- The Guardian
Heavy snow disrupts travel in England and Wales as airports close runways
Forecast of freezing rain to follow raises fears of treacherous conditions, with road and rail also affected
- Reuters Videos
Biden awards Medal of Freedom to Clinton, Bono and others
STORY: :: Joe Biden awards the Presidential Medal of Freedomto Hillary Clinton, 18 others in one of his final acts in office:: January 4, 2025:: Washington, D.C."And for the final time as president, I have the honor of bestowing the Medal of Freedom on our nation's highest civilian honor, on a group of extraordinary, truly extraordinary people who gave their sacred effort, their sacred effort, to shape the culture and the cause of America. So let me just say to each of you, thank you. Thank you. Thank you for all you've done to help this country." "You all, you all literally embody the nation's creed: 'E pluribus unum,' out of many, one collection of people of different backgrounds, beliefs and talents from different generations, different genders, using the remarkable gifts and unwavering passion to strengthen our resolve as one nation, under God, indivisible, liberty and justice for all."Others receiving the honor at the White House included Tim Gill, an LGBT activist; David Rubenstein, a philanthropist and co-founder of The Carlyle Group; and George Stevens Jr., a writer and director who founded the American Film Institute.Biden called the group of recipients "truly extraordinary people" who gave their efforts to shaping the cause and culture of America.
- The Independent
Anita Ekberg was ‘devastated’ when Sean Connery got married, book claims
Star apparently said Connery told her they would get married and that she was ‘always duped’
- BBC
Snow warning as Scotland hit by freezing weather
Several weather warnings have been put in place across Scotland for Sunday and Monday.
- The Guardian
Julian Lennon: ‘I’m not part of the Beatles inner circle – I never have been’
The musician and photographer on escaping the shadow of his father, writing a memoir with a difference, and why his days of wallowing are over
- The Guardian
The week in TV: Lockerbie: A Search for Truth; The Traitors; SAS Rogue Heroes; The Split: Barcelona – review
Colin Firth heads a knotty dramatisation of the 1988 tragedy. Plus, more cosy treachery with Claudia Winkleman; the SAS saga dives deeper; and a Spanish spin-off for The Split