Dolly Parton celebrated her 80th birthday and was surprised by bagpiper Pat Darcy, who played "Happy Birthday" after being sent by Bono and other members of U2; Parton posted a video thanking them and Darcy replied that he was glad it worked out.
Jonathan Kemp, who began a 4,200km walk from Unst on 1 January to raise money for mental health charities, met fundraiser Chris Lewis while walking through Sutherland; Kemp has raised over £4,000 so far and aims to raise £80,000.
Israeli authorities formally recognized the Yatsiv outpost near Beit Sahour after decades of settler efforts, and the approval of Yatsiv and 18 other outposts was announced Dec. 21, according to the article.
At Swansea Crown Court, prosecutors told jurors they believe Thomas Morgan caused fatal injuries to five-month-old Jensen‑Lee Dougal; Morgan denies murder and related charges. The baby died on 31 March 2024 after life support was withdrawn.
Square Enix and Deck Nine revealed Life is Strange: Reunion, due on March 26, 2026, and described it as the emotional conclusion to Max and Chloe's saga.
Jennifer Melle was reinstated to clinical duties at Epsom and St Helier NHS Trust after a disciplinary investigation into a possible breach of a transgender patient's confidentiality concluded with no further action; she has an employment tribunal scheduled for April.
A UN report says many critical water systems are already 'bankrupt', and it reports that about 75% of people live in countries classed as water-insecure or critically water-insecure.
A UN-led report published Jan. 20, 2026 says the world has entered an era of 'water bankruptcy,' with about 4 billion people facing severe water scarcity for at least one month a year and many natural water systems no longer reliably recovering.
The High Sheriff of Worcestershire, Ian Smith, visited Inspire at Winyates Craft Centre to present a High Sheriff's Award to Karen Martin for her community work; Karen received a certificate and badge after being nominated by Redditch mayor Joanna Kane.
Neil Thompson, 45, was found with fatal injuries on the grounds of Smestow Academy in Wolverhampton; West Midlands Police say his death is being treated as unexplained and inquiries are ongoing.
