Manufacturing was the main driver of growth during the final three months of the year, official figures show. Source link
Kim Jong Un chooses teen daughter as heir, says Seoul
South Korea’s spy agency says Ki Ju Ae’s prominent public presence indicates she is the chosen heir. Source link
Trent Alexander-Arnold’s Real Madrid and England future analysed
Despite only playing for the final 15 minutes of the match, Alexander-Arnold’s return was met with largely positive reaction from supporters. On social media, the Madristas didn’t hold back: “Trent Alexander-Arnold’s minutes against Valencia felt like a prime performance. Our style of play even changed!” “Trent Alexander-Arnold completely changed the game when he came on. […]
Don't sack cabinet secretary until Mandelson files published, Badenoch says
Head of the Civil Service Sir Chris Wormald is understood to be negotiating an exit package from his job. Source link
Boy, 13, charged after two boys stabbed in school
The two victims are said to be in a stable condition in hospital following the attack on Tuesday. Source link
Tuchel set to sign two-year extension with England
Thomas Tuchel is set to extend his contract as England manager through to Euro 2028. Source link
IOC bans Ukrainian skeleton racer over helmet
Ukrainian skeleton race Vladyslav Heraskevych is banned from competing at the Winter Olympics for continuing to wear a helmet which features images of athletes killed during Russia’s invasion of his home country. Source link
Eddie Hearn ‘expects’ Anthony Joshua to fight again after crash
Matchroom promoter Eddie Hearn “expects” British heavyweight Anthony Joshua to fight again following the death of two close friends – but admits there are no “guarantees”. The 36-year-old sustained minor injuries in the road traffic accident in Nigeria on 29 December that killed Sina Ghami and Latif ‘Latz’ Ayodele. The two-time world champion returned to […]
Ghana declares Wednesday ‘Fugu Day’ to promote batakari after Zambia banter
Bismark Owusu Sarpong told the BBC in the capital, Accra, that he was proud to wear his blue, white and black striped fugu, which he had received as a gift, to put “Ghana on the map” – plus he said the outfit came with the added bonus of being comfortable. Source link
Newscast – Two More Problems For Keir Starmer?
Available for over a year Today, Keir Starmer was given a grilling at Prime Minister’s Questions about his decision to award a peerage to Lord Doyle. Chris unpacks PMQs and the latest revelations with Alex and James, as well as an intervention from former Prime Minister Gordon Brown calling for police to interview Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor. […]