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As 2025 closed and 2026 opened, equity markets rallied sharply while senior figures from the Bank of England to Alphabet’s leadership warned that some technology shares may be overvalued. Even investors who do not own headline AI stocks directly often have exposure via funds, pensions or ISAs, and a sharp unwind in AI valuations could … Read more

Lead: On Jan. 10, 2026 in Boston, Victor Wembanyama poured in 21 points, 16 of them in the second half, and hit a go-ahead jumper with 19.2 seconds remaining as the San Antonio Spurs beat the Boston Celtics 100-95. De’Aaron Fox also scored 21 points and Keldon Johnson finished with 18 points and 10 rebounds … Read more

Lead On Jan. 11, 2026, diplomatic relations between India and Bangladesh deteriorated sharply, turning into reciprocal visa suspensions and a near sports boycott. The rupture traces to the 2024 overthrow of Sheikh Hasina, who fled to India and remains there, a point of sustained anger for Bangladesh’s interim authorities and protest leaders. Over the past … Read more

On Jan. 10, 2026, demonstrations organized under the “Ice Out for Good” banner swept through small towns and major cities after an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent shot and killed Renée Nicole Good in South Minneapolis three days earlier. Protesters mobilized to condemn what they described as an escalation in federal immigration enforcement tied … Read more

Lead: Sunday papers centre on multiple national stories: headline attacks on Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer’s defence record, a fresh wave of reporting on the deadly Iran protests, and disruption to Love Island: All Stars after wildfires forced an evacuation. Critics including Reform UK leader Nigel Farage warned of a weakened UK military amid reports … Read more

Lead Authorities arrested 39-year-old Michael David McKee on Jan. 10, 2026, in Rockford, Illinois, on two counts of murder, ending a more-than-10-day manhunt for a suspect in the deaths of Spencer and Monique Tepe. The couple, ages 37 and 39, were found dead from apparent gunshot wounds on December 30, 2025, inside their Weinland Park … Read more

Lead: CES 2026 in Las Vegas closed on Friday after showcasing more than 4,000 exhibitors and a flood of consumer gadgets that ranged from playful oddities to genuinely useful home tech. This roundup highlights five devices — a sound-transmitting candy, a physically growing AI pet, a stair-climbing robot vacuum, a rollable gaming laptop display, and … Read more

Lead: Nationwide antigovernment demonstrations intensified on Jan. 10, 2026, as Iranians staged a third consecutive night of mass protests from Tehran to other cities. Witnesses and verified video show thousands marching in Heravi Square and elsewhere, while security forces mounted a stronger response. At least one civilian was shot dead in Tehran during clashes, and … Read more

Lead On Saturday night the Chicago Cubs agreed to a five-year, $175 million contract with free agent third baseman Alex Bregman, a deal that landed MLBTR’s No. 5-ranked free agent and gives the club a major bat at the hot corner. The pact, which includes a no-trade clause and no opt-outs, is the third-largest guarantee … Read more

Lead: On Jan. 11, 2026 at Barclays Center in New York, Britain’s Dalton Smith delivered a fifth-round knockout to dethrone Subriel Matias and claim the WBC junior welterweight (140‑lb) title. Smith, making his U.S. debut, landed two decisive right hands in Round 5 that left Matias unable to continue before the round ended. The finish … Read more

Lead: Bob Weir, the guitarist and songwriter who co-founded the Grateful Dead, died at 78, his family said on Jan. 10, 2026. The family said he had been diagnosed with cancer in July and later “succumbed to underlying lung issues.” Over a performing career that stretched more than six decades, Mr. Weir helped define the … Read more

Lead: British band Duran Duran paused a sold-out show at Thunder Valley Casino Resort near Sacramento on Friday, Jan. 9 to dedicate their 1993 ballad “Ordinary World” to Renee Good, the 37-year-old Minnesota woman fatally shot during an ICE operation days earlier. The dedication came amid growing protests and scrutiny after Good was shot on … Read more

On January 10, 2026 in Gainesville, the Florida Gators defeated No. 21 Tennessee 91–67, a 24-point victory that punctuated a dominant performance on both ends of the court. Florida controlled tempo and spacing, turning a competitive matchup into a decisive win by the final buzzer. Tennessee, ranked 21st in the AP poll, was unable to … Read more

Lead Australian authorities are assessing one of the nation’s worst recent heatwave-linked bushfire episodes after a blaze in Victoria left one person dead, forced whole towns to evacuate and destroyed more than 300 structures. Fires have consumed about 350,000 hectares across south-eastern Australia, with emergency crews warning blazes could burn for weeks. Prime Minister Anthony … Read more

Jan 10, 2026 — In Chicago, the Bulls defeated the Dallas Mavericks 125-107 to end a three-game losing streak. Coby White led Chicago with 22 points and Ayo Dosunmu added 20 as the Bulls dominated in transition and never trailed. Chicago placed seven players in double figures, shot 51.5% from the field and outscored Dallas … Read more