Former Tory councillor admits drugging and raping wife over 14-year period

Philip Young, who served on Swindon borough council, pleads guilty to offences against ex-spouse Joanne YoungA former Conservative councillor has admitted nearly 50 offences of drugging, raping and sexually assaulting his former wife over a period of 14 years.Philip Young, 49, pleaded guilty at Winchester crown court to 11 counts of rape and 11 counts of administering a substance with intent to stupefy his former spouse Joanne Young, 48, who can be named as she has waived her right to anonymity Continue reading...

High stakes but low expectations for Ukraine talks with Russia and US

Donald Trump is pushing hard for a peace deal - but major issues between Russia and Ukraine are still unresolved, writes Sarah Rainsford.

Богомолов не собирается покидать должность худрука Театра на Малой Бронной

Aman Kirloskar appointed MD of Kirloskar Pneumatic

Aman Kirloskar started his career with the Kirloskar Group as a Supply Chain Manager at Kirloskar Chillers Private Limited in May 2018

‘Everybody’s at each other’s throats’: James Cameron says he has left the US permanently

Avatar director, who moved to New Zealand after the Covid pandemic says he will soon be a citizen of a country where people ‘are, for the most part, sane’James Cameron has said that New Zealand’s handling of the Covid-19 pandemic is the reason behind his decision to relocate there from the US.Speaking to Stuff, Cameron – who shot much of the most recent Avatar feature in the southern hemisphere – described being the US under Donald Trump as “like watching a car crash over and over” and said his New Zealand citizenship was “imminent”. Continue reading...

Starmer urged to deliver public rebuke to Trump over slur about UK’s role in Afghanistan – UK politics live

Former Ulster Unionist leader says failure to censure him publicly would show PM’s ‘absolute weakness’Keir Starmer’s allies have launched a “Stop Andy Burnham” campaign to prevent the Labour mayor from returning to parliament after the resignation of a Manchester MP triggered a byelection, Pippa Crerar, Jessica Elgot and Josh Halliday report in their overnight story.In a good analysis, Jess explains why, if Burnham does decide that he wants to return to the Commons as MP for Gorton and Denton in Manchester, he faces a colossal challenge. Continue reading...

Why Qatar is betting on diplomacy with Iran

For Gulf states exposed to the costs of war, diplomacy is not idealism but strategic risk management.

'I saw people getting shot': Eyewitness tells of Iran protest crackdown

An Iranian who got out of the country describes scenes of chaos as security forces opened fire in her home town.

Зарядні станції злетіли у ціні: скільки витрачають українці на енергонезалежність

Попит на портативні заряджувальні пристрої зріс у 14 разів.

Infosys expands its Switzerland footprint with new Zurich office

Infosys has built a foundation in Switzerland through key acquisitions like Lodestone Consulting, enhancing its SAP consulting capabilities and the establishment of a specialized Turbomachinery and Propulsion Center of Excellence in Baden

ЕС продлит приостановку ответных пошлин США на 93 млрд евро на полгода

Piramal Finance reports Q3 PAT at ₹401 crore

NII grew 31 per cent year-on-year (y-o-y) to ₹1,227 crore in Q3.

En Tunisie, « l’acharnement » judiciaire contre les journalistes Mourad Zeghidi et Borhen Bsaïes, à nouveau condamnés

Accusés d’avoir voulu donner la parole à des candidats de l’opposition, les deux hommes avaient écopé de huit mois de prison en appel, en juillet 2024. A l’issue d’un second procès pour « blanchiment d’argent », la justice tunisienne les a condamnés, jeudi 22 janvier, à deux ans de prison supplémentaires.

Letters to the Editor dated January 23, 2026

En Tunisie, les journalistes Mourad Zeghidi et Borhen Bsaïes à nouveau condamnés

Accusés d’avoir voulu donner la parole à des candidats de l’opposition, les deux hommes avaient écopé de huit mois de prison en appel, en juillet 2024. A l’issue d’un second procès pour « blanchiment d’argent », la justice tunisienne les a condamnés, jeudi, à deux ans de prison supplémentaires.

SEBI clears IPOs of 13 companies this week

Among them include Sify Infinit Spaces, Purple Style Labs, BVG India and CMR Green Technologies.

After the US attack on Venezuela, will Cuba’s economy survive?

Donald Trump has threatened to cut Venezuelan shipments of oil to Cuba, exerting further pressure on its economy.

State finances are exhibiting early signs of vulnerability: RBI report

RBI says geopolitical uncertainty, persistently high debt levels and growing contingent liabilities from guarantees and cash transfer schemes pose risks to State finances

Путин поздравил студентов МФТИ с их праздником

За Тимошенко внесли заставу, - ВАКС

Понад 33 мільйои гривень надійшли на рахунок Вищого антикорупційного суду.

India’s demographic transition opens up ‘window of opportunity’ to move into higher growth trajectory: RBI study

Interstate difference in age structure has altered the window of opportunity for the States

МИД предложил расширить наказание за несообщение о втором гражданстве

Меру предлагают распространить в том числе на граждан, постоянно проживающих за рубежом

Gli Usa arrestano Wedding, l’ex snowboarder olimpico ora boss della droga

Per l’Fbi era “un moderno Pablo Escobar”, su di lui c’era una taglia di 15 milioni

Переговоры России, США и Украины стартовали в Абу-Даби

Главной темой, как ожидается, станет Донбасс

ЦБ предполагает дальнейшее снижение ключевой ставки в течение 2026 года

Mercedes-Benz India to add 20 touchpoints, focus stays on value over volumes: Santosh Iyer

Ice cloaks Lake Michigan ahead of US polar vortex

Drone footage shows ice building along the shores of Lake Michigan ahead of a polar vortex sweeping across the US.

Kirloskar Brothers expands Kaniyur manufacturing unit in Tamil Nadu

New factory building’s inauguration coincides with KBL completing 100 years since the manufacturing and installation of India’s first centrifugal pump in January 1926

Путин принял участие в открытии новых объектов университетских кампусов

Canadian Olympic snowboarder turned alleged drug kingpin in custody

Ryan Wedding allegedly ran a drug-trafficking organisation that moved 60 tons of cocaine a year into Los AngelesRyan Wedding, the Canadian Olympic snowboarder turned alleged drug kingpin, has been arrested, US law enforcement officials announced on Friday.Wedding, 44, has been sought by the FBI and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) for his role in overseeing what the US attorney general, Pam Bondi, called the “one of the most prolific and violent drug-trafficking organizations” in the world. Continue reading...

‘Series of actions taken to prevent misuse and diversion of codeine-based Phensedyl’: Abbott

“Despite these many efforts, misuse and diversion persisted. That’s why after nearly 70 years on the market, Abbott ceased manufacturing and selling Phensedyl with codeine in December 2024,” it said.

Motorola aims for 10% Indian smartphone market share by 2026-end

Motorola recorded the highest annual growth at 52.4 per cent, followed by Apple, which grew 25.6 per cent annually, reflecting the sustained demand for its premium lineup

India is eligible for GSP benefits for about €11.24 billion (18%) of EU exports: Commerce Dept

Govt says about  €1.66 billion worth of India’s exports to EU graduating out, which means about 82% of Indian exports to EU have no GSP benefits

TikTok завершил создание нового юрлица в США

ЄС планує надати Україні 1,5 трильйона євро, Угорщина цього не допустить, - Орбан

Також політик обіцяє не допустити вступу України до ЄС.

24 січня: церковне свято сьогодні, як за прикметою визначають ціну на хліб і врожай

Православне свято сьогодні називають у народі Ксенія-напівзимниця.

Ministers urged to release ‘withheld’ safety reports on Britain’s smart motorways

Campaigners believe evaluations have been suppressed as they cast further doubt on safety and economic benefitsUK politics live – latest updatesRoad campaigners and motoring organisations have urged ministers to immediately release a series of “withheld” safety assessments on Britain’s smart motorways – some dating as far back as 2022.Designed to increase capacity, smart motorways have the hard shoulder converted into a live lane of traffic, relying on occasional laybys and electronic overhead signs to close lanes in emergencies. Continue reading...

UK ministers urged to release ‘withheld’ safety reports on smart motorways

Campaigners believe evaluations have been suppressed as they cast further doubt on safety and economic benefitsUK politics live – latest updatesRoad campaigners and motoring organisations have urged UK government ministers to immediately release a series of “withheld” safety assessments of smart motorways – some dating back to 2022.Designed to increase capacity, smart motorways have the hard shoulder converted into a live lane of traffic, relying on occasional laybys and electronic overhead signs to close lanes in emergencies. Continue reading...

Man accused of rape denies anger over call from Barron Trump, court hears

Court told US president’s son contacted the woman shortly before alleged assault in LondonA man accused of raping a woman in London denied he was angry when she received a call from Donald Trump’s son, a court has heard.Barron Trump, the youngest son of the US president, was on a video call with the woman, who cannot be named, in January last year when he allegedly witnessed her allegedly being assaulted by a man in London and alerted police. Continue reading...

Затишне словенське містечко несподівано визнали винною столицею Європи в 2026 році

У Маріборі стародавні виноградники зустрічаються з сучасними винними барами.

Adani Power's ₹7,500-crore bond sale backed by bids from domestic lenders, mutual funds, sources say

Domestic banks ​and mutual funds invest ₹6,975 crore as part of the issue

On Greenland, Europe stood up, Trump blinked, and the E.U. learned a lesson

For some in the often fractured E.U., Trump’s retreat on the Arctic territory proves that retaliation — not conciliation — is the answer to his hardball tactics.

Bitcoin trades flat near $89,000 amid subdued demand and institutional caution

Short-term holder metrics remain near break-even, indicating that recent buyers continue to sell into rallies, limiting upside momentum

Vertice Italia-Germania, Meloni: “Ue sia protagonista del suo destino. Serve coraggio”

L’incontro della premier con il cancelliere tedesco Merz

Meloni: “Ho chiesto a Trump di rivedere il Board of peace. Spero che potremo dargli il Nobel”

L’incontro della premier con il cancelliere tedesco Merz

За Тимошенко внесли залог в размере более $765 000

В Белом доме назвали состав делегации США на переговорах в Абу-Даби

Adani group stocks battered after US SEC seeks to email summons to top executives

Adani Green Energy saw the steepest fall at 14.5 per cent, sentiments in the stock worsened by a steep fall in its Q3 net profit due to a rise in costs

‘Cornwall isn’t resilient enough’: towns struggle with broadband outage after Storm Goretti

Politicians call for more infrastructure funding amid anger that county is seen as ‘holiday playground’Accessed by a steep, winding lane, the tiny settlement of Cucurrian in the far-west of Cornwall feels remote at the best of times. But over the last two weeks, the people who live here have felt even more isolated after they were left without a way of communicating with the outside world as a result of Storm Goretti.“I think people feel let down, angry, failed,” said Mark Pugh, an audiobook producer, who has spent more hours than he would care to tot up carefully picking his way out of Cucurr

Гороскоп на 24 січня: Скорпіонам - незвичайні сигнали, Рибам - пробувати нове

Стрільцям радять довіряти імпульсам і внутрішньому ентузіазму.

В київській мерії обшуки: йдеться про нанесення збитків бюджету Києва

Директору департаменту фінансів повідомлено про підозру.

India to import Brazilian crude oil, State-run BPCL to sign sourcing deal with Petrobras

Agreement to be formalised at India Energy Week 2026

Tur prices firm up a tad on delayed arrivals, slowing imports

However, the rates are still below the minimum support price fixed by the government

Russia targets Ukraine’s energy as trilateral talks loom

Lacking battlefield successes, Moscow is hitting Ukraine's energy facilities to force territorial concessions.

Потепління не допоможе: експерт пояснив, чому відключення світла у Києві не помʼякшаться

Причиною відключень є пошкодження ліній та обмежені можливості передавати електроенергію в столицю.