Launched on Jan. 11, 2026, NASA's Pandora is now in orbit and will record visible and infrared observations of host stars to help separate stellar activity from exoplanet signals.
Hundreds marched in Crowborough for the tenth consecutive Sunday against a government plan to house about 540 male asylum seekers at a former army camp, and a local residents' group has launched a legal challenge.
Axios reports that Steve Bannon has told allies he is quietly plotting a 2028 presidential bid; Bannon denies the claim and says he is focused on supporting Donald Trump.
A 55-year-old guard at a construction site near Cortina d'Ampezzo died during an overnight shift, and Italy's infrastructure minister has called for a full investigation.
Syrian authorities say deadly clashes in the Kurdish-majority Sheikh Maqsud and Ashrafiyeh neighbourhoods displaced about 155,000 people; government forces have taken control and some residents have returned while Sheikh Maqsud remained closed.
The IOC reported that the Santa Giulia Ice Hockey Arena in Milan is nearly ready after a three-day test event, though some finishing work remains; officials and the IIHF said ice quality appeared acceptable ahead of the February tournaments.
Families took sledges to the North York Moors National Park after Storm Goretti, while Met Office amber and yellow warnings remained in parts of Scotland and northern England.
The author says her toddler, taken to hospital with a serious infection and due to be transferred to Johns Hopkins, deteriorated rapidly and was intubated and placed in intensive care; she has accused the hospital of negligence over the child's death.
Social Justice Secretary Shirley-Anne Somerville warned the 2026-27 Scottish budget will require "hard choices" and defended higher taxation for those with the "broadest shoulders". The budget, covering about £60bn, will be announced by Finance Secretary Shona Robison on Tuesday.
Ann-Margret is an 84-year-old Swedish‑American actress, singer and dancer who dated Elvis Presley and built a career in film and music from the 1960s onward, including a 2023 rock album release.
