Avoid bad luck on New Year's Day 2026
As 2026 begins, age-old superstitions warn against six everyday activities on January 1st to avoid misfortune. Discover what not to do for a lucky year ahead.
As 2026 begins, age-old superstitions warn against six everyday activities on January 1st to avoid misfortune. Discover what not to do for a lucky year ahead.
The Trump administration enforces a new travel ban on seven nations, citing security flaws. The move follows a deadly shooting and expands US immigration restrictions. Read the full details.
Former Trade Secretary Kemi Badenoch warns that Labour's renewed push to rejoin the EU customs union would make Britain poorer and surrender hard-won Brexit benefits. Read the full analysis.
Kemi Badenoch accuses Labour of reopening Brexit divisions to shore up core support, warning a customs union would damage UK trade. Read the full political clash.
Discover the weird and wonderful New Year's Eve customs going viral, from DIY balloon drops to lemon pigs. Could these unique traditions make your celebration unforgettable?
Discover the weird and wonderful New Year's Eve customs sweeping social media, from DIY balloon drops to lemon pigs and witchy rituals. Could you adopt one for 2026?
Discover eight unique global New Year's Eve customs, from Italy's furniture tossing to Japan's 108 bell rings. Travel experts reveal surprising rituals for a fresh start.
Discover eight of the world's most unusual New Year's Eve customs, from Ecuador's scarecrow burnings to Italy's furniture tossing. Find out how other cultures ring in the new year.
TUC leader Paul Nowak urges Keir Starmer to pursue the 'closest possible' EU ties, including rejoining the customs union, exposing Cabinet splits. Read the full story.
TUC General Secretary Paul Nowak urges Keir Starmer's government to forge a closer EU relationship, including a customs union, to boost the UK economy and tackle the cost of living crisis.
TUC General Secretary Paul Nowak urges the UK to fix the 'botched' Brexit deal and strengthen EU ties, citing Donald Trump's unreliability. Discover the push for a customs union.
Discover the quirky festive customs of the British Royal Family, from pre-dinner weigh-ins to German-inspired gift exchanges and Christmas Eve football matches.
From KFC in Japan to defecating logs in Catalonia, discover the world's most unusual Christmas customs. Explore festive eccentricities from 12 nations.
Two illegal immigrants hospitalised after a dramatic ICE raid in Glen Burnie. Shots fired as van allegedly used as a weapon against federal agents. Read the full investigation.
US customs brokers face unprecedented chaos as they race to interpret President Trump's rapid-fire 2025 tariffs. Discover how trade experts are coping. Read the full analysis.
Discover the world's weirdest festive customs, from Germany's Krampus to Japan's KFC Christmas. A global tour of unique holiday celebrations.
Labour Health Secretary Wes Streeting sparks internal row by advocating for closer EU trade ties, with a fellow MP calling it an 'early shot' in a future leadership contest. Read the full story.
Growing calls within Labour to rejoin an EU customs union challenge Keir Starmer's Brexit stance. Wes Streeting leads the charge, citing economic growth and electoral strategy against Nigel Farage.
Official analysis reveals the UK economy is £140bn smaller due to post-Brexit customs arrangements. Explore the full impact on trade and living standards.
Health Secretary Wes Streeting's call for a deeper EU trading relationship has sparked a Cabinet row. Downing Street insists the PM is 'very happy' and Brexit red lines remain firm. Read the latest.
Health Secretary Wes Streeting faces accusations of backing a Brexit customs union return to boost his leadership ambitions, clashing with Keir Starmer's manifesto. Read the full story.
Health Secretary Wes Streeting calls for deeper EU trade links, breaking with Starmer's Brexit red lines. He refuses to deny leadership ambitions, suggesting Britain is ready for a gay PM. Read the full story.
Labour's incremental steps towards EU alignment, including rejoining Erasmus, raise fears of a full Brexit reversal. Key figures like Wes Streeting advocate for customs union return, as Brexiteer opposition remains muted.
Health Secretary Wes Streeting faces accusations of political manoeuvring after suggesting a deeper EU trading relationship. Critics claim he is prioritising a leadership pitch over NHS duties. Read the full story.
Discover the world's most unexpected Christmas customs, from Japan's KFC feasts to Finland's candlelit graveyards and Iceland's folklore beasts. Explore how festive spirit takes unique forms globally.
Health Secretary Wes Streeting pressures PM Keir Starmer to rejoin the EU customs union, citing Brexit's economic damage. He refuses to rule out a future leadership bid. Read the full story.
Exclusive: A federal document shows US border agents pressuring unaccompanied migrant children to abandon asylum claims or face prolonged detention. Senator demands end to 'cruel policy'.
A US Customs officer fired multiple shots during a road rage incident near JFK airport, sparking an investigation and causing significant morning traffic delays. Read the latest on the unfolding story.
A US Customs officer fired his gun during a road rage incident near JFK Airport. The other driver fled. No arrests made. Read the latest on the investigation.
Panic erupted at JFK Airport after an off-duty customs officer fired shots in an alleged road rage incident. Get the latest breaking news on this developing story.