Entertainment
Artemisia Gentileschi's Rare Self-Portrait as Saint Catherine Heads to Christie's Auction
A rare self-portrait by Baroque artist Artemisia Gentileschi, depicting herself as Saint Catherine of Alexandria, will be auctioned at Christie's New York in February 2026 with an estimated value up to $3.5 million.
Sports
UFC Fighter Cameron Smotherman Collapses After Weigh-In, Bout Cancelled
UFC bantamweight Cameron Smotherman collapsed after making weight for UFC 324, leading to his fight's cancellation and reigniting debate over weight-cutting practices in MMA.
Politics
Syrian Government Seizes Control of IS Prison Camps Amid Security Fears
The Syrian government has assumed control of prison camps holding Islamic State suspects in north-east Syria, following a ceasefire with the SDF, raising concerns about IS resurgence after hundreds of prisoners escaped during recent clashes.
Crime
US Justice Department Cuts Funding for Child Sex Trafficking Programmes Under Trump
The US Department of Justice has significantly reduced funding and training for law enforcement combating child sex trafficking, jeopardising investigations and prosecutions of predators.
Business
Health
Weather
US Winter Storm: 3,000+ Flights Cancelled, Blizzard Hits
A severe winter storm is disrupting the US, causing over 3,000 flight cancellations and delays. Millions face heavy snow, ice, and freezing temperatures, with travel chaos and power outages expected.
Four-Inch-Per-Hour Blizzard to Hit UK for 18 Hours
Advanced weather maps predict an 18-hour blizzard with snowfall rates of up to four inches per hour across parts of the UK from early Tuesday, with significant accumulations expected.
Historic Winter Storm Fern Brings Snow and Ice Across US
Millions brace for potentially fatal winter storm Fern, bringing heavy snow and damaging ice from Texas to Boston. States declare emergencies as forecasts predict up to 18 inches of snow and dangerous conditions.
Historic Winter Storm Fern Threatens Catastrophic US Ice
Meteorologists warn of catastrophic ice accumulations from historic winter storm Fern, threatening power outages and treacherous travel across a 2,000-mile US swathe.
FEMA Readies for Major Winter Storm Across 34 States
The Federal Emergency Management Agency is establishing staging areas nationwide as a severe winter storm threatens 230 million Americans with heavy snow, ice, and life-threatening cold temperatures.
UK Geography Weekend Special
Weekend special: 100 questions about UK geography. Perfect for students preparing for exams or anyone who loves learning about Britain's diverse landscapes.