UK's 2026 New Year's Day Swim: Hundreds Take Icy Plunge
Hundreds across the UK braved freezing seas for the 100-year-old New Year's Day swim tradition. See pictures and read why some events were cancelled due to dangerous conditions.
Hundreds across the UK braved freezing seas for the 100-year-old New Year's Day swim tradition. See pictures and read why some events were cancelled due to dangerous conditions.
Over 8,000 performers dazzled crowds in London's New Year's Day Parade, following a spectacular fireworks display watched by 100,000. Discover the highlights.
Jamie Laing and Sophie Habboo were up with newborn Ziggy while stars like Amanda Holden and Elizabeth Hurley partied. See how UK celebrities welcomed 2026.
Around 100,000 people defied near-zero temperatures to watch London's spectacular New Year fireworks display over the Thames, celebrating 2025's highlights. Read the full story.
Sydney Harbour Bridge erupted in a breathtaking pyrotechnic display to welcome 2026. Watch the stunning video showcasing Australia's iconic New Year's Eve celebrations.
Thousands brave sub-zero temperatures for London's NYE fireworks as Edinburgh's Hogmanay returns. Global celebrations from Sydney to Seoul mark the start of 2026.
Diana Ross will headline New Year's Eve 2026 in Times Square. The star-studded lineup includes Ciara, Tones And I, and LE SSERAFIM. Tune in live from 6 p.m. ET.
Dubai celebrated New Year 2026 with a stunning fireworks and light show at the Burj Khalifa. See how the UAE and other nations marked the occasion.
Discover 10 unique global superstitions to perform at midnight on New Year's Eve to attract luck, love, and prosperity for 2026. From polka dots to pomegranates, try these fun traditions.
Follow live coverage as New Year's Eve 2025 celebrations sweep the globe from New Zealand to the UK, where fireworks displays will be met with chilly temperatures. See how the world rings in 2026.
A crisp addict's definitive guide to festive supermarket snacks, from delicious turkey tortilla chips to disastrous gingerbread corn chips. Find out which are worth your money this Christmas.
Discover the best new online casinos in the UK for December 2025. Expert analysis reveals top picks for slots, roulette, blackjack, and the best welcome bonuses and mobile apps.
We sampled Baileys' new limited edition flavours - Terry's Chocolate Orange and Toffee Popcorn. Discover which one scores 4/5 and if any can rival the original Baileys.
A landmark study finds American cuisine uses a wider variety of ingredients than British food, particularly herbs and spices. Discover the full global flavour rankings.
Oreo launches two special Thanksgiving cookie flavours in Britain, featuring classic festive ingredients in the iconic sandwich biscuits.
Heavy rainfall transforms New York City streets into rivers, causing widespread flooding and travel chaos during Halloween celebrations. Dramatic footage shows vehicles struggling through deep waters.
Beloved British confectionery brand Terry's Chocolate Orange is launching two innovative new flavours that promise to delight fans across the UK. Discover the exciting new taste sensations hitting shelves soon.
Groundbreaking research reveals why the world's most controversial coffee, made from civet-digested beans, develops its distinctive smooth taste and what this means for sustainable production.
A remarkable collection of previously unseen photographs by George Bradford Brainerd reveals intimate moments of 19th century New York, offering a stunning visual time capsule of the evolving metropolis.
Get ready to elevate your holiday cheesecakes as Philadelphia introduces two limited-edition cream cheese flavours - White Chocolate & Peppermint and Caramel & Pecan - exclusively for the festive season.
Doritos shocks snack lovers with limited edition Christmas Pudding flavour - a sweet and salty festive twist available exclusively at Asda for £1.75.
Discover how Nestlé's astonishing 300-flavour KitKat range in Japan has sparked a surprising craze among British children and collectors, transforming the humble chocolate bar into a global phenomenon.
Doritos has ignited a social media firestorm with its limited-edition Christmas flavour that some shoppers are calling 'impossible to find' while others debate its controversial name. Discover why this seasonal snack has become the most talked-about crisp
A dramatic reduction in vessel traffic around New York has led to an unprecedented comeback for whales, with scientists reporting a significant drop in underwater noise pollution.
Get ready for more zombie chaos! Simon Pegg and Nick Frost are confirmed to return for a sequel to the cult classic 'Shaun of the Dead', finally completing Edgar Wright's 'Three Flavours Cornetto' trilogy after years of speculation.
Discover the essential festive experiences that make New York City the ultimate Christmas destination, from dazzling light displays to classic holiday markets.
Incumbent Democrat Mikie Sherrill and Republican challenger Jack Ciatarelli faced off in a fiery first debate, exchanging sharp attacks on taxes, economic policy, and reproductive rights in a contest that could signal New Jersey's political direction.
M&S has launched a spine-tingling new range of Halloween-themed crisps, including ghostly Wotsits and pumpkin-flavoured Monster Munch, all at a spellbindingly low price.
Ministers are set to enforce stark new rules on vape packaging and flavours to combat the alarming rise in youth vaping, mirroring successful tobacco legislation.
The UK government is set to introduce a major public health law to ban disposable vapes and enforce plain packaging to curb youth vaping. Get the full details on the new regulations.