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At least 21 killed in Spain after crash involving high-speed trains
The incident happened near the town of Adamuz, close to the city of Cordoba.
PM to give No 10 speech after weekend of Greenland and tariffs turmoil
Sir Keir Starmer is due to respond to US President Donald Trump's latest move to take over the Danish territory.
Andrew Rosindell quits Tories and defects to Reform UK
His defection comes days after former shadow justice minister Robert Jenrick joined Reform.
How crypto criminals stole $700 million from people - often using age-old tricks
As crypto wealth continues to grow, criminals are mixing sophisticated hacks with deception, and in some cases, real life violence.
Government pulls Hillsborough Law debate after backlash
It was facing a potential rebellion by some Labour MPs over how the law would apply to security services.
Alzheimer's finger-prick blood test could transform diagnosis, experts say
An international trial involving 1,000 volunteers will aim to detect biomarkers associated with the condition.
Prince Harry to appear in court in legal action against Daily Mail publishers
Prince Harry is to give evidence in London High Court on Thursday as part of legal battle against the publishers of the Daily Mail.
China hits growth goal after 5% rise in exports despite US tariffs
While official figures show China hit its growth target, some analysts have cast doubt on the data.
More than 60 Labour MPs urge PM to ban social media for under-16s
The MPs says the UK "risks being left behind" if it does not adopt a ban similar to one in Australia.
Eight dead, dozens missing in massive Pakistan mall fire
The blaze at the Gul Plaza in Karachi raged for more than 24 hours before it was put out.
Socks, salsa and stand-up comedy... easy ways to find joy in January
It might be the most miserable time of the year but there is something you can do about that.
The Papers: 'EU weighs up €93bn retaliation' and 'Raducanu's fine start'
The fallout from Donald Trump's tariff threat to EU allies that oppose his campaign to annex Greenland dominates Monday's papers.
Hispanic voters sent Trump back to power. Now some are souring
After sending Trump to the White House in a historic shift, some Latinos feel he's not improving the economy.
Faisal Islam: Global disruption looms large over biggest-ever Davos
Expect the World Economic Forum this week to be both the centre of the world and totally bizarre, writes the BBC's economics editor.
'The finest in the world': Why the US is buying icebreakers from Finland
The Nordic nation leads the way when it comes to both the design and construction of the vessels.
Syria agrees ceasefire with Kurdish-led forces after two weeks of clashes
President Ahmed al-Sharaa said the deal would allow the Syrian state to reassert control over most areas.
Cancer patients 'warned for years' about hospital water infections
John Cuddihy told BBC Scotland News his late daughter's experiences "must continue to echo beyond her lifetime".
Mum thanks strangers who rescued nine-month-old baby from burning car
Wesley Beynon and Marc Willding are hailed heroes after pulling baby Lilah from the flames.
Fears Iran's internet shutdown could lead to 'extreme digital isolation'
Internet monitor FilterWatch warns that authorities are trying to cut the country off from international connectivity.
Trump tests boundaries of his power as Minnesota pushes back
The streets of Minneapolis feel like a battle of wills between a Republican US president and a Democratic city and state.
Rail disruption warning after engineering overruns
National Rail warns of disruption until the end of Monday after weekend work not finished in time.
Chip wreck! Thousands of chips wash ashore on beach
The chips washed up in Sussex after shipping containers containing "food and packaging" came ashore.
'Europe is at a total loss': Russia gloats over Greenland tensions
The BBC's Russia editor Steve Rosenberg analyses why pro-Russian government papers are full of praise for Donald Trump's desire to buy Greenland.
What we know about Spain's worst rail disaster in over a decade
What caused the train to derail remains unclear but officials say an investigation has been launched.
Lawyers for Swiss bar owners condemn 'vindictiveness' after deadly fire
Lawyers for the Moretti couple say "lies" have been circulating about their clients, in their first public statement since the fire.
Ex-chief constable referred to police watchdog
The BBC understands Craig Guildford has been referred to the Independent Office for Police Conduct.
Man seriously injured in Sydney's third shark attack in two days
In three separate incidents, a 12-year-old was also injured and an 11-year-old received assistance after his surfboard was bitten.
I lost my identity after horrific crash, says Team GB cyclist
The ex-Team GB cyclist who switched to bobsleigh after a horrific accident announces her retirement.
Zootropolis 2 becomes Hollywood's biggest animated film ever
The film has overtaken the previous record holder, Inside Out 2, after making $1.7bn (£1.3bn) worldwide.
Volunteers clear washed-up bags of chips from beach
Thousands of bags of chips have washed up on a beach at the foot of Beachy Head, near Eastbourne.
Trump ties Greenland demands to Nobel Prize in message to Norway leader
The US president says he no longer feels obliged to think only of peace, after not being awarded the annual prize.
Chris Mason: Starmer sticks to his strategy - avoid provoking Trump
The prime minister is seeking to downplay how he intends to react to Trump's threat of tariffs.
How could Europe respond to Trump's Greenland tariffs?
Europe is weighing up how to counter the US president's move against some of America's closest allies.
Trade war in no-one's interest, says Starmer
Sir Keir Starmer said the situation was "very serious" and that right approach was through "calm discussion".
Blue Monday? Five easy ways to find joy in January
It might be the most miserable time of the year but there are some simple things you can do to improve your mood.
How crypto criminals stole $700 million from people - often using age-old tricks
As crypto wealth continues to grow, criminals are mixing sophisticated hacks with deception, and in some cases, real life violence.
I'm allergic to cold - anything below 12C and I break out in hives
Amber breaks out in hives if the temperature goes below 12C (53F) and wishes for a "normal life".
US believes its power matters more than international law, UN chief tells BBC
António Guterres says Washington's "clear conviction" is that multilateral solutions are irrelevant.
Why the US is buying icebreakers from Finland
The Nordic nation leads the way when it comes to both the design and construction of the vessels.
China's birth rate hits record low as population continues to shrink
Beijing has been trying hard to encourage more young people to marry and have children.
'Credit-score company encouraged me to borrow again when I was nearly debt-free'
A woman who had nearly paid off a £10,000 debt was sent emails suggesting she could apply for new credit cards.
Ghana arrests Nigerians accused of running cyber-crime networks
There is a growing trend of foreigners being lured to Ghana under the pretext of lucrative work.
Gold and silver prices hit high after tariff threat
Donald Trump's plan to impose import taxes over Greenland pushed investors toward precious metals.
Bournemouth Echo
In The Dock: 'Careless' driver caused serious injury
The following cases were heard at Poole Magistrates' Court:
Christchurch entrepreneur named one of UK's leading female founders
A Christchurch entrepreneur has been named as one of the UK's leading female founders.
New gallery starts a fresh chapter for previously empty high street unit
A new gallery showcasing the work of talented artists from across the county has opened in Boscombe, bringing fresh energy to a previously vacant high street unit.
Carer stole over £15k from elderly dementia patient ‘for no good reason’
A CARER stole over £15,000 from an elderly dementia patient ‘for no good reason’, a court heard.
Rapist dies in prison less than a year after being jailed for 14 years
A RAPIST has died in a Dorset prison less than a year after being jailed for 14 years.
Lidl redevelopment in Westover retail park to be approved
A new Lidl store in Bournemouth is set to be approved despite “unresolved conflicts” to do with the planning policy, size and design of the development.
Former nursery closed due to Covid pressures to be demolished for homes
Two homes are set to replace a former nursery after the property remained vacant for over a year
Life once lived in hiding to be retold in Holocaust Memorial Day commemoration
A commemorative event will take place at Poole Lighthouse in remembrance of the six million Jews murdered during the Holocaust.
Poole churches host unity talks including Gareth Sherwood
Between January 18 and the January 24, churches in Poole are hosting talks to promote Church Unity.
Dorset business expands into premises previously owned by Special Forces veteran
Vault X, a company that protects millions of collectable trading cards, has expanded into larger premises in Dorset.
Plans to demolish Christchurch care home
A proposal to demolish a care home in Christchurch that is “no longer fit for purpose” and replace it with a house has been submitted to BCP Council.
Repeat vehicle crimes in Poole and break-in at business
A SERIES of crimes were reported in Poole, including a break-in at a business premises and multiple vehicle-related thefts over weekend.
Emergency landslip repair works undertaken in Brockenhurst
Network Rail engineers worked throughout the weekend to repair two landslips in the south west of England.
Man in 20s dies in hospital after crash
A man from Bournemouth died in hospital after he was involved in a crash.
Youths arrested after 'attacking' elderly couple in town centre
Youths were arrested after "attacking" an elderly couple over the weekend in Bournemouth town centre.
Arrest made after man punched 'multiple times' in town centre
An arrest has been made after a man was punched 'multiple times' by an individual unknown to him in Bournemouth town centre.
Annual murder mystery event to take place in Fordingbridge
The Fordingbridge Twinning Association held its first meeting of the year
Letter: 'Why isn't council using power to refuse strip clubs and sex shops?'
I note that a second letter has been published alleging that the tax payer is funding licensing hearings for adult establishments, ie sex shops and strip clubs in the case of Bournemouth.
£1.8m leisure centre borrowing decision deferred
£1.8million borrowing to expand a council owned leisure centre in Christchurch has been deferred by audit and governance committee.
'Bournemouth needs more role models like Antoine Semenyo'
We need to talk about Antoine Semenyo.
Photography marketing meetups in Poole to grow in 2026
A popular series of photography marketing meetups in Poole is set to grow next year following strong demand from professional photographers across Dorset.
Bournemouth MP seeks residents’ views ahead of FirstPort meeting
A Bournemouth MP is asking resident to share their views ahead of his meeting with UK’s residential property management company.
Growing coach company to celebrate 10th anniversary in 2026
A coach company is looking ahead to celebrating a milestone this year.
Pub chain announces partnership to bring suicide prevention to pubs
A pub company has announced a partnership with new charity to bring suicide prevention into the heart of Britain’s pubs, bars and venues.
Schools to get SEND training as part of £200 million government investment
Schools in Bournemouth are set to receive special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) training as part of a national programme backed by a £200 million government investment.
Blue Monday 'serves as a reminder' - says Dorset charity
Dorset charity Plants and Minds is challenging myths around Blue Monday.
Starmer says trade war 'not the right way' to solve Trump’s Greenland threats
Sir Keir Starmer said the dispute with Donald Trump’s US over Greenland must be resolved through “calm discussion between allies”.
HMRC responds to calls for personal allowance to increase from £12,750 to £20,000
HMRC has responded to calls to increase everyone's personal allowance from £12,750 to £20,000, following a petition signed by more than 60,000 people.
Prime Minister to speak at Downing Street after Trump tariff threats over Greenland
Sir Keir Starmer will speak at Downing Street today following threats from Donald Trump to ramp up tariffs until a deal is reached for the USA to buy Greenland.
Formula 1
All you need to know about Audi ahead of 2026
The outfit formerly known as Kick Sauber become Audi in 2026 – but will the change in name also see them take another step forward on the track?
Haas single out big challenge of 2026 car
Haas are expecting energy management to be one of the key challenges of their 2026 challenger amid significant power unit changes, with Team Principal Ayao Komatsu also suggesting that adapting to the new regulations means that the cars will develop rapidly between the Barcelona shakedown and the season-opening Australian Grand Prix.
Ocon thinks Haas can be ‘dangerous’ in 2026
Esteban Ocon has shared a bullish pre-season outlook for Haas, believing that they have the potential “to be fighting towards the front” under F1’s new regulations – and could therefore be a “dangerous” force.
Check out every angle of Haas’ livery design for 2026
Haas have become the latest F1 team to present their 2026 livery, releasing renders of the VF-26 across social media.
Haas show off their new livery for 2026 F1 season
Haas have unveiled their 2026 Formula 1 challenger, and a striking white and red livery, in a series of digital renders on social media, one week out from Barcelona Shakedown week.
Why pre-season running is different in 2026
Ahead of a busy pre-season, Lawrence Barretto explains what we can expect from the Barcelona shakedown and Bahrain testing.
Windows Central
From the Editor’s Desk: AI PCs in 2026 — Microsoft’s big bet or consumer misfire?
Microsoft says the AI PC is the future—but right now, it mostly changes your wallet.
EXCLUSIVE: Xbox Cloud Gaming will get ad-supported access this year — rumors coalesce after ad support notices appear prematurely
Users have been noticing that Xbox Cloud Gaming has begun referencing "ad support" while launching games, confirming our earlier report.
Despite being free on Epic, Blood West sold 200% more copies on Steam, proving players still prefer to pay on Valve’s store
Blood West went free on Epic Games Store during the holidays, yet Steam sales rose by around 200% at the same time. The case highlights how Epic giveaways may function more as discovery tools than sales replacements.
I always make these 9 tweaks in Windows Terminal for a more readable and consistent experience on Windows 11 — and they're for more than just aesthetics
These are the exact Windows Terminal configurations I always use on a fresh Windows 11 setup, with explanations on what makes them so important.
Epic Games Store grew from 108M to 295M users, but third‑party revenue barely moved — proving giveaways trained users not to actually buy games. Is Xbox PC going down the same path?
Free games helped Epic reach millions of players, but it also changed how they spend. Is Xbox doomed to make the same mistake on PC?
A newly resurfaced Office 97 Easter egg reveals Clippy’s secret role, proving the paperclip was trolling us long before memes
A tech sleuth has uncovered a hidden credits screen in Word 97 that requires a bizarrely specific sequence of toolbar movements and Clippy searches to trigger.
Weekly Windows Wrap: Excellent hardware meets an OS in crisis — it’s time to hold up a mirror to Microsoft
In this week's Windows Wrap, Sean Endicott reflects on the friction between peak PC hardware and Microsoft’s frustrating, AI-obsessed software strategy.
7 features that still make World of Warcraft awesome for relative newcomers like me in 2026 — as Blizzard Entertainment celebrates its 35th anniversary
With Blizzard's 35th anniversary and World of Warcraft: Midnight on the horizon, it's time I looked back on how I finally learned to enjoy this historic MMORPG by listing 7 seven major gameplay aspects that grew me after so many years of avoiding it.
What is Bazzite, and is it better than Windows for PC gaming? I installed this trending Linux distribution to see for myself
Learn about this emerging Linux distribution and whether it's a threat to Windows. Does it lack too many features to appeal to anyone outside the gaming crowd?
Microsoft just issued emergency out of band updates for Windows 11 — but it didn't fix this bug that makes Outlook "completely unusable"
Windows 11 quality control is sliding as emergency updates fix shutdown errors but leave a major Outlook Classic bug untouched and "unusable."
Adobe Photoshop spotted running on Linux with a Windows compatibility layer fix — Creative Cloud's most killer apps could escape Microsoft and Apple exclusivity
Are Adobe's apps some of the only killer software keeping users on Windows 11? That might change soon, as a WINE breakthrough has Photoshop running on Linux.
AI-driven RAM shortages threaten more than just the PC market — datacenters expected to consume 70% of global memory in 2026
A recent Wall Street Journal report details how there's no end in sight for the ongoing DRAM shortage, which will affect a lot more than just the PC market.
OpenAI rejected a Tesla merger years ago — now Musk is misrepresenting the truth to promote his rival AI company, xAI
OpenAI accuses Elon Musk of misrepresenting the truth in his court filings by only sharing snippets of previous conversations that portrayed him favourably.
Opera's gamer‑centric browser is coming to Steam Deck and Linux — raising questions about whether Windows is losing its grip on PC gaming
Opera GX is set to arrive on Linux in Q1 2026, adding momentum to the platform’s steady growth as gamers and power users look for alternatives to an increasingly AI-driven Windows.
Razer's "NewGen" gaming chair is a breath of fresh air with comfy ergonomics and an affordable price to boot
After suffering with lesser models, Razer offered its Iskur V2 X NewGen gaming chair as a palette cleanser. It fulfilled its promise, and I highly recommend it to any serious gamer. Here's why.
Does GTA 6 face further uncertainty? — Explosion reported at Rockstar North Edinburgh office, no injuries confirmed
An early-morning incident at Rockstar North in Edinburgh prompted an emergency response following reports of a boiler-related explosion. No injuries were reported, and it remains unclear whether GTA 6’s development will be affected.
Blizzard's World of Warcraft roadmap shares its Player Housing vision of the future — Guild Halls, neighbourhood expansions, and more
Blizzard Entertainment has recently disclosed its plans for what kind of gameplay content will be added for World of Warcraft's highly anticipated Player Housing feature, which we have summarized.
How to dual-boot Windows and SteamOS on Steam Deck — the best method for native Game Pass and anti-cheat support
This guide explains the easiest and safest way to dual boot Windows and SteamOS on Steam Deck, covering partitioning, drivers, boot fixes, and common pitfalls to avoid data loss.
Microsoft Edge finally lets you hide the Copilot icon from the browser's toolbar — Are you clicking “remove”?
Microsoft recently shipped a new update for Microsoft Edge in the Stable Channel, which allows users to hide the Copilot icon from the browser's toolbar.
Bungie's Marathon now has an official release date after earlier leak — continues its slow rebuild following early backlash
A leaked trailer spotted on Xbox Clubs suggests Bungie’s Marathon could launch on March 5, 2026, offering a clearer picture of the game’s progress after delays and controversy. Bungie has now confirmed it.
Laffgaff
What is the large skeletal muscle that separates the torso from the abdomen and helps us breathe?
Diaphragm.
Car Gadgets
Cars these days have too many gadgets. I tried to reverse, and it played a video of somebody getting run over by a car.
Itsfoss
Photoshop Installer Runs on Linux Despite Adobe Not Giving a Damn For Years
Still early to say whether this will make it into Wine officially, this should rekindle some hope for Linux users and users-to-be who have been missing Adobe's creative suite on the platform.
Linux Gamers Are Finally Getting Their Own Browser
As Linux gaming continues growing past the 3% mark on Steam, Opera finally commits to native support.