Gran killed in shark attack in US Virgin Islands
Officials say 56-year-old Arlene Lillis died after a shark attacked her near shore at western St Croix; authorities say the investigation is ongoing and no other victims were found.
2026/01/11
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High street shoppers not surprised as River Island to close 32 UK stores
River Island said it will close 32 UK stores in January as part of a restructuring after a £32.3 million pre-tax loss and a 19% fall in sales. The company says it has about 200 shops and more than 5,000 staff and that jobs are not at risk while relocations are being sought; further plans are undetermined at this time.
2026/01/11
Macclesfield fans say FA Cup win was beyond their wildest dreams
Macclesfield FC, a sixth-tier club, beat FA Cup holders Crystal Palace 2-1 to reach the FA Cup fourth round, and supporters described the victory as 'beyond our wildest dreams'.
2026/01/11
UK says it wants a peaceful transition of power in Iran
A UK cabinet minister said the UK seeks a peaceful transition in Iran and urged an end to violence; other UK politicians commented on regime change as protests continue and governments monitor the situation.
2026/01/11
Nepalese royalists demand restoration of monarchy ahead of March elections
Supporters of Nepal's former royal family held a peaceful rally in Kathmandu on Jan. 11 calling for restoration of the monarchy; the interim government has set parliamentary elections for March.
2026/01/11
Martin Lewis explains whether keeping heating on all day is cheaper
Martin Lewis and MoneySavingExpert say leaving heating on all day consumes more fuel and generally costs more; they and the Energy Saving Trust report that heating only when needed and using a timer is the more efficient approach.
2026/01/11
Instagram password reset emails surge after large-scale requests
Many Instagram users reported unexpected password reset emails after a dataset linked to 17.5 million accounts appeared on BreachForums; Instagram says reset messages come only from @mail.instagram.com and that a reset email alone does not prove a breach.
2026/01/11
Fehmarnbelt tunnel to link Denmark and Germany as one of the world's longest underwater tunnels
The Fehmarnbelt Fixed Link is an 18-kilometre immersed road and rail tunnel that will connect the Danish island of Lolland with Germany's Fehmarn, with completion scheduled for 2029 and an estimated cost of DKK 55.1 billion and EU support of about €1.3 billion.
2026/01/11
Ramadan lights return to central London for fourth year
Ramadan Lights London will return to Coventry Street in mid-February with more than 30,000 energy-efficient LED bulbs, organisers say.
2026/01/11
Egypt signs renewable energy deals worth $1.8 billion
Egypt has signed renewable energy contracts reported at $1.8 billion, including a Scatec solar project with battery storage and a Sungrow battery factory in the Suez Canal zone.
2026/01/11
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