BBC
Spotting a rare bird is 'a hell of a feeling'
Enthusiasts from across the UK gather in a Cornish bus stop to catch sight of a rare bird.
Sky News
Hamas accepts draft Gaza ceasefire agreement and release of some Israeli hostages
Hamas has accepted a draft ceasefire agreement and the release of dozens of hostages, with an Israeli official saying the details are being finalised. Hamas said negotiations had reached their "final stage" and it hoped this round of negotiations would lead to a deal. "I believe we will get a ceasefire," US secretary of state Antony Blinken said.
Reuters
China's Country Garden expects 2024 loss to narrow from 2023's $24 billion
HONG KONG (Reuters) -Country Garden said it expected to post a narrower annual loss in 2024 as the embattled developer looks to revive its business and stave off a liquidation lawsuit after reporting a record 178.4 billion yuan ($24.33 billion) loss in 2023. The 2023 loss announced in long-overdue accounts late on Tuesday included more than $11 billion of impairments on the value of inventory as an unprecedented property market downturn in China weighed on homebuyer sentiment. Country Garden and a string of other developers including China Evergrande and Sunac China defaulted on debt repayment obligations over the last three years, triggering a destabilising crisis in the economically-crucial property sector and forcing Beijing to announce support measures.
The Canadian Press
Keyshawn Hall scores career-high 40, UCF beats Arizona State 95-89
TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — Keyshawn Hall made 10 of 10 from the free-throw line and scored a career-high 40 points on Tuesday night to help UCF beat Arizona State 95-89.
The Guardian
Ladders, noodle stations and K-pop: how the arrest of South Korea’s president unfolded
Police came better prepared than for their first attempt two weeks ago while supporters on both sides of the political divide came out to protest
The Canadian Press
British author Neil Gaiman denies ever engaging in non-consensual sex as more accusers come forward
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Best-selling British author Neil Gaiman released a statement Wednesday denying he had ever engaged in non-consensual sex after a magazine this week published allegations from several women, accusing him of sexual assault.
CBC
B.C. premier hints at ban on export of rare minerals to U.S. over Trump tariff threats
B.C. Premier David Eby hinted B.C. could slap an export ban on critical minerals produced in the province Tuesday if U.S. president-elect Donald Trump goes ahead with a proposed a 25 per cent tariff on Canadian goods.
KGTV - San Diego Scripps
SDG&E cuts power to thousands of San Diegans as fire danger persists
Thousands of San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E) customers are experiencing public safety power shutoffs as high winds and low humidity continue to elevate wildfire risk across Southern California.
The Independent
Fox News anchor wonders what defense sec ‘doesn’t have a bottle of bourbon’ in their office after Hegseth hearing
‘If you go to Churchill's War Rooms in London, you can buy a bottle of the scotch that he used to drink while he was looking after the war,’ Fox News anchor John Roberts declared
The Guardian
Sydney trains delayed up to five hours as authorities warn rail commuters to leave early
More than 1,000 train services expected to be cancelled by end of Wednesday with warnings industrial action could cause further chaos on Thursday
The Independent
Walmart faces widespread mockery over ‘new’ logo
Walmart last redesigned its logo in 2008
The Independent
Pete Hegseth’s fiery confirmation hearing ends with GOP signaling approval: Live Updates
President-elect’s controversial pick for secretary of defense faced tough questions about his past from senators as he made case to lead Pentagon
KameraOne
Animal welfare groups working overtime to rescue hundreds of pets from California wildfires
Animal welfare group Pasadena Humane Society have taken in almost 600 wild animals and pets and are continuing to search for more. The animal welfare group released footage on January 14 of their efforts to keep the animals in a safe and caring environment, away from Los Angeles County, California's devastating Eaton Fire.
Sky News
England's special educational needs system is a postcode lottery in urgent need of funding and reform, say MPs
Thousands of children are being failed because of the "inequitable" special educational needs system, MPs have said. In a damning report the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) says too many families are struggling to access support their children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) "desperately need". Budgets have not kept pace, leading to a "crisis" in the system.
Reuters
Ukraine reports emergency power cuts amid 'massive' Russian air strike
Kyiv's air force had warned of numerous groups of missiles launched by Russia amid a nationwide air-raid alert, but there were no immediate reports of damage. In a statement, Ukrenergo said it had introduced the power cuts in the Kharkiv, Sumy, Poltava, Zaporizhzhia, Dnipropetrovsk and Kirovohrad regions. Separately, Ukrainian energy minister German Galushchenko said on social media that "preventative measures" involving the distribution system were also in force.
GuruFocus.com
Today's Market: Dow Gains 221 Points as Nasdaq Slips on Big Tech Weakness
Bitcoin Surges 4%, Crude Oil Drops; Russell 2000 Leads Gains
Football Today
Merino dropped, 3 big changes | Predicted Arsenal line-up (4-3-3) vs Tottenham with Havertz decision made
Arsenal will be aiming to return to winning ways in today’s Premier League derby against Tottenham Hotspur at the Emirates Stadium.The Gunners received a boost yesterday with Liverpool’s 1-1 draw ...
The Canadian Press
Avs coach Jared Bednar calls OT win over Rangers "unimpressive," except for goaltending, few others
DENVER (AP) — Jared Bednar had a blunt, one-word summation after Colorado rallied for a 3-2 overtime win against the New York Rangers on Tuesday night.
Reuters
BOJ chief Ueda signals rate hike chance next week, yen jumps
TOKYO (Reuters) -The Bank of Japan will debate whether to raise interest rates next week, Governor Kazuo Ueda said on Wednesday, reiterating the bank's resolve to push up borrowing costs if the economy continues to improve. The remarks, which echo those made by BOJ Deputy Governor Ryozo Himino on Tuesday, pushed up the yen as markets continued to price in the chance of a rate hike at the bank's next policy meeting on Jan. 23-24. Speaking at a gathering of regional bank executives, Ueda said the central bank will raise rates if improvements in the economy and prices continue.
Evening Standard
British skier dies after crashing into another UK tourist on the slopes in French resort Les Arcs
The British woman was killed in a collision with another skier in the Les Arcs resort

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