Tributes to former BBC correspondent Sir Mark Tully after his death aged 90
Sir Mark Tully, who spent 30 years at the BBC including 20 years as New Delhi bureau chief, has died aged 90; colleagues and public figures have paid tribute.
2026/01/25
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Liverpool's 125ft Chinese New Year dragon marks 50 years
Liverpool's 125ft scarlet dragon has been led in the city's Chinese New Year parade by the Hung Gar Kung Fu school for 50 years, and this year's festivities are scheduled for February 21–22.
2026/01/25
Irish Holocaust survivor warns it could very easily happen again.
At a Dublin Holocaust Memorial Day event, survivor Suzi Diamond warned the Holocaust "could very easily" happen again; a Claims Conference survey found 9% of Irish 18–29-year-olds said the Holocaust is a myth and 19% said the death toll has been greatly exaggerated.
2026/01/25
Sir Mark Tully obituary: BBC's long-serving India voice who has died aged 90
Sir Mark Tully, the BBC journalist long associated with reporting from India, has died aged 90. He was the BBC's Delhi bureau chief for more than two decades and later presented Radio 4's Something Understood.
2026/01/25
OMG corner is a coastal viewpoint on the A496 revealing Harlech beach and Cardigan Bay
National Trust Cymru named 'OMG corner', a bend on the A496 near Llanfair that unveils wide views over Harlech beach, Cardigan Bay and the Eryri skyline, as one of several 'I love you' views chosen for St Dwynwen's Day.
2026/01/25
US judge blocks plan to end legal status for 8,400 migrants
A federal judge issued a preliminary injunction stopping the Department of Homeland Security from ending humanitarian parole for about 8,400 family members from seven countries; the court said the department provided no reasoned explanation for the policy change as it reviewed fraud and returnability concerns.
2026/01/25
Clinically proven hair loss treatment can boost growth in three months
The article reports that Hers offers oral and topical minoxidil-based treatments and says many users saw improvement or stabilization of hair growth within three to six months.
2026/01/25
Alan Carr says he saw a mental health nurse after Celebrity Traitors
Alan Carr told The Times he saw a mental health nurse after finishing Celebrity Traitors, saying the experience had become stressful. He won £87,500 for a children's neuroblastoma charity and returned to work on Channel 4's Secret Genius soon after.
2026/01/25
Swinney says it looks like families were lied to in hospital inquiry
First Minister John Swinney said it "does look like" families of patients at Glasgow's Queen Elizabeth University Hospital were given a different explanation earlier, but he said the public inquiry must reach its own conclusions. Oral hearings have finished and Lord Brodie will publish a full report and recommendations at a later date.
2026/01/25
Australia Day honours recognise Cathy Freeman and Midnight Oil drummer.
About 949 Australians were named on the Australia Day honours list, including Cathy Freeman appointed a Companion (AC) and the late Midnight Oil drummer Rob Hirst recognised as a Member (AM).
2026/01/25
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