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KameraOneMan tempts fate by walking on thin ice
This is the hilarious moment a man bets his brother that he won't be able to stand on a frozen river in Ireland on January 10, because the ice is too thin. As it turns out, it was.
- Yahoo Celebrity UK
Who are the Gladiators? Line-up in full as two new stars join cast
Gladiators is welcoming two new stars, Cyclone and Hammer, to the series two cast.
- Evening Standard
MP Mike Amesbury admits assaulting a man in late-night street altercation
Mike Amesbury pleaded guilty to assault from the dock at Chester magistrates court
- Evening Standard
Paul Danan dies aged 46: Tributes pour in for Love Island and Hollyoaks star
The Hollyoaks star appeared in the original series of Celebrity Love Island in 2005, as well as Celebrity Big Brother in 2017
- People
Wife Finds Dead Husband Buried Under 3 Feet of Snow After He Failed to Check-In Following Colo. Avalanche
The man "may have been buried for more than four hours," an official report stated on Wednesday, Jan. 15
- Reuters
Global unemployment set to hold near historical low of 5%, ILO says
Global unemployment remained steady last year at an historical low of 5%, where it is set to stay in 2025, the International Labour Organization said in a report on Thursday. However, the Geneva-based body said that a global economic slowdown from 3.3% to around 3.2% last year, and a gradual deceleration over the medium term, will limit job creation. "The global economy continues to expand at a moderate rate, but it is projected to gradually lose steam, preventing a stronger and more durable labour market recovery," the ILO flagship report on global employment and social trends said.
- Reuters
Oil retreats slightly after boost from US crude draw, Russia sanctions
LONDON (Reuters) -Oil prices fell back slightly on Thursday, a day after settling at multi-month highs on the latest U.S. sanctions on Russia and a larger-than-forecast fall in U.S. crude stocks. Brent crude futures were down 37 cents, or 0.5%, to $81.66 per barrel by 1042 GMT, after rising 2.6% in the previous session to their highest since July 26 last year. U.S. crude oil stocks fell last week to their lowest since April 2022 as exports rose and imports fell, the Energy Information Administration (EIA) said on Wednesday.
- The Canadian Press
Taiwanese chipmaker TSMC posts 57% surge in profit thanks to the AI boom
HONG KONG (AP) — Taiwan computer chip maker TSMC reported Thursday that its profit in the last quarter rose 57%, buoyed by the artificial intelligence boom.
- The Canadian Press
Greece police arrest 2 women for allegedly stealing luggage from Athens airport's baggage claim area
ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Greek police say they have arrested two women for allegedly stealing other passengers’ luggage from the baggage claim area in Athens’ international airport.
- Yahoo Celebrity UK
Paul Danan, Hollyoaks and Love Island star, dies aged 46
Hollyoaks actor and Love Island star Paul Danan has died aged 46.
- The Canadian Press
UK's Starmer in Kyiv for security talks with a pledge for a '100-year partnership' with Ukraine
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — British Prime Minister Keir Starmer arrived in Ukraine's capital on Thursday with a pledge to help guarantee the country’s security for a century, days before Donald Trump is sworn in as U.S. president.
- Yahoo Finance UK
UK mortgage defaults rise for eighth consecutive quarter
UK banks are predicting that demand for mortgages will slow in the first quarter of this year.
- Associated Press
Pakistan hopes its spin tactics work wonders against West Indies in 2 test series
Pakistan hopes its tried and tested spin template will be successful against the West Indies as the two bottom-placed teams in the World Test Championship gear up for the two-test series starting from Friday. The same pitch has been prepared for the first test in Multan on which Pakistan spinners Sajid Khan and Noman Ali neutralized England’s aggressive “Bazball” in October when the groundskeepers successfully dried out the 22-yard strip with the help of giant industrial-sized fans and patio heaters. “We emphasized during the England series that home conditions are very important in test cricket,” Pakistan captain Shan Masood said on Thursday.
- Storyful
'Playing Dead' Fish More Than Lives Up to Billing at Queensland Holiday Park
A fish called Dory delivered a convincing performance while playing dead in its aquarium at a Gold Coast holiday park, perfectly living up to its billing, as described in a message on the glass.Tara Jones filmed this video of Dory lying at the bottom of her tank, and told Storyful she was worried the fish was “not looking too good”.“It was really confusing until I read the sign above,” she said. That sign can be seen in her video, explaining that Dory “loves to play” by lying on the bottom of the tank. Visitors may “think she’s unwell,” the sign says, but adds: “She is absolutely fine!” Credit: Tara Jones via Storyful
- Evening Standard
Assassin's Creed Shadows: everything we know about the first AC game set in feudal Japan
Assassin’s Creed Shadows has an official release date and can already be pre-ordered by fans
- HuffPost
'XO, Kitty' Blends K-Drama Tropes With American Teen Soap Campiness
The second season of the Netflix series proves how the show is different from other young adult shows.
- HuffPost Life
This Aggressive Baby Name Trend Is 'Alarming' Experts
"It’s rare for me to outright reject a name or name trend, but ... "
- HuffPost
House Democrat To Introduce Bill Against Trans Military Ban
The legislation from Rep. Sara Jacobs of California would seek to counter a move Donald Trump has promised to make as early as his first day back in office.
- Cover Media
Biden Warns of Rising Oligarchy and Climate Threats in Farewell Speech
Outgoing President Joe Biden, 82, delivered his farewell address, warning of an oligarchy forming in America and ending a decades-long political career.
- Sky News
Suspended Labour MP Mike Amesbury pleads guilty to assault by beating after punching man
Suspended Labour MP Mike Amesbury has pleaded guilty to assault by beating after punching a man in Cheshire. The Runcorn and Helsby MP appeared at Chester Magistrates' Court on Thursday morning accused of attacking 45-year-old Paul Fellows in Main Street, Frodsham, Cheshire, in October. CCTV footage showed the MP punching Mr Fellows on the ground.