Nipah bat-borne virus outbreak prompts renewed airport screening across Asia
An outbreak of Nipah virus in West Bengal has infected several healthcare workers and led to quarantines and enhanced airport screening in parts of Asia.
2026/01/27
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Russian drones hit Odesa, injuring civilians including children
A heavy drone attack on Odesa injured 23 people, including two children and a pregnant woman, officials said; Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said a new round of talks with the United States and Russia is penciled in for Feb. 1.
2026/01/27
Caerphilly Miners Centre community pays tribute to Katherine Hughes
Katherine Hughes is stepping down as chair after nearly two decades leading the effort to save and convert Caerphilly Miners Hospital into the Caerphilly Miners Centre, and a leaving event on January 24 brought together trustees, volunteers and supporters to pay tribute.
2026/01/27
Guizer Jarl's Squad draws crowds for first public viewing
Crowds gathered on King Harald Street in Lerwick to see Guizer Jarl Lynden Nicolson lead his squad at the Islesburgh Community Centre, giving spectators and media a first chance to view the squad's suits ahead of tonight's galley burning.
2026/01/27
Sir Chris Hoy shares 12-week recovery after broken leg
Sir Chris Hoy posted an Instagram video documenting his 12-week recovery after an early November mountain‑bike crash that required surgery; he says he is back cycling and that his cancer is currently stable.
2026/01/27
EU and India sign landmark trade agreement
The European Union and India concluded long-running talks and signed a broad trade agreement together with separate mobility, security and defence pacts. The accord aims to cut tariffs on cars and other EU goods and still needs ratification by member states and the European Parliament.
2026/01/27
Carol Kirkwood to leave BBC Breakfast after 25 years
Carol Kirkwood, the BBC Breakfast main weather presenter, announced she will leave the BBC in April after more than 25 years with the broadcaster.
2026/01/27
Market Harborough community plants first of 22,000 trees at new nature reserve.
Volunteers have planted the first trees of a planned 22,000‑tree woodland at a new reserve in Market Harborough, with willows and alder intended to create wet woodland habitat. The land was gifted to the Leicestershire and Rutland Wildlife Trust in 2024 and the reserve is expected to open to the public later this year.
2026/01/27
Holocaust remembrance: People should never forget
Ninety-year-old survivor Liesel Carter spoke at a Leeds event for Holocaust Memorial Day about fleeing Nazi Germany in 1939 and the loss of more than 200 family members; the day's national theme is 'bridging the generations'.
2026/01/27
Katy Perry and celebrities urge contact with lawmakers after Minnesota shootings
Katy Perry and other U.S. celebrities urged citizens to contact lawmakers after two people were killed in Minnesota during a federal immigration enforcement operation; administration officials described the incidents as self‑defense while video evidence was reported to contradict that account.
2026/01/27
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