The GFS model forecasts snow across much of the UK around January 23–25, with maps showing snow from southern England to northern Scotland and modest accumulations expected; BBC Weather's long-range outlook says there is little sign of a lasting cold regime but uncertainty increases.
Experts say some people taking part in Dry January who switch to alcohol-free imitations may be more likely to slip back to drinking, and a YouGov survey found 29% of participants had drank within a week last year.
An emergency directive signed by President Trump says Venezuelan oil revenues held in U.S. deposit accounts are sovereign property to be used for Venezuela’s stability and are not subject to private claims.
David Lammy said US vice-president JD Vance agreed it was unacceptable for X's Grok chatbot to produce sexualised AI images of women and children; X reported changes to Grok's settings and Ofcom has opened an expedited assessment.
Macy's announced it will close 14 stores in 12 states in 2026 as part of its 'A Bold New Chapter' strategy; liquidation sales are set to begin mid‑January and closures are expected around the third week of March.
A demonstrator removed Iran's national flag from the embassy balcony in central London during an anti-regime protest, and the Metropolitan Police said two people were arrested.
The owner of Le Constellation told prosecutors he and others tried to resuscitate a waitress for more than an hour after the New Year fire that killed 40 people; he has been placed in pre-trial detention while his wife was questioned and released.
Steph McGovern will return to the BBC to present The Big Deal, a six-part series about amateur art dealers that is due to premiere this year; the exact date has not been announced. She left the BBC in 2019, later hosted Steph's Packed Lunch on Channel 4, and that programme was axed in 2023.
A Welsh man who experienced pins and needles and later lost use of his left arm was diagnosed with glioblastoma; the tumour was removed but has since recurred despite chemotherapy.
Actress Melissa Gilbert posted about child sexual abuse in November, reflecting on her time as a teenage actor. Weeks later, authorities reported an arrest warrant and criminal charges for her husband, Timothy Busfield; next legal steps are undetermined at this time.
