Mark Ramprakash says England were outplayed in basics during the Ashes and argues Brendon McCullum's one-dimensional coaching approach has lost credibility; he suggests McCullum lead the upcoming T20 World Cup then reassess and proposes contacting Alec Stewart.
Scientists warn that the introduced sika deer’s behavioural, physiological and genetic advantages, together with culling that does not distinguish species, could put native red deer in the UK under long-term pressure.
A proposed joint takeover by Next and Retail Realisation could break up Russell & Bromley, putting about 450 jobs at risk.
NetBlocks reported Iran's internet shutdown had lasted 60 hours as of 8am local time, and the outage reportedly also affected international phone calls; some people have had access via Starlink while authorities were reported to be attempting to jam those signals.
A gas cylinder explosion at a wedding reception in Islamabad killed eight people, including the bride and groom, and injured seven; police and the prime minister have announced an investigation.
Local officials said a drone strike in Voronezh killed one person and wounded three, and authorities reported damage to homes and a school.
Guy Moon, a composer who worked on several Nickelodeon shows, died at 63 after a car collision in Los Angeles on January 8, the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner reported and his family confirmed. The family said a celebration of life will be held on his 64th birthday, February 7, in Los Angeles, with a separate ceremony planned in Wisconsin.
Experts outline ways to change drinking habits to lower health harms, citing the 14-units-per-week guideline and risks from binge drinking; they report measures such as spreading intake, taking alcohol-free days and alternating alcoholic with non-alcoholic drinks.
Green Bay lost a 21-6 lead and fell 31-27 to the Chicago Bears in the wild-card round; coach Matt LaFleur and general manager Brian Gutekunst each have one year remaining on their contracts.
Google removed AI Overviews for certain liver-test queries after a Guardian investigation found they gave inaccurate health information; Google says it is reviewing and updating summaries while health groups remain concerned.
