Yahoo News Five killed and hundreds arrested in Germany after New Year's Eve chaos
The country's raucous New Year's Eve celebrations were marred by tragic accidents and riots in several cities.
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The GuardianWinter in the garden is uninspiring – but there are always a few jobs worth doing
Brave the chill to spend a few hours tidying your patch and cleaning tools – it will help you focus on your plans for the year ahead
- AFP
Indian duo self-immolate in Bhopal waste protest
Two people in India set themselves on fire Friday to protest against the disposal of hazardous waste from the decades-old Bhopal industrial disaster, local government officials said.The protests erupted on Friday after authorities moved hundreds of tonnes of hazardous waste -- remaining from the world's deadliest industrial disaster in the city of Bhopal 40 years ago -- to the town of Pithampur for disposal.
- Manchester Evening News
His Vauxhall Astra was pulled over by police on the M6 - now he's serving five years in prison
When asked if police might find anything of interest in his vehicle, Peter Wiggins told them there was a box in his boot
- BuzzFeed
"I Left The U.S. 15 Years Ago": Expats Are Revealing The "We're Being Scammed" Realizations They Had After Moving Abroad
"When setting up my appointment, I asked about the out-of-pocket cost, and the staff looked at me like I had grown two heads. There was no cost, of course."
- Manchester Evening News
Video appears to show police kicking and hitting man as he is pinned to ground during arrest at Manchester Airport
Video appears to show police kicking and hitting man as he is pinned to ground during arrest at Manchester Airport
- Manchester Evening News
"This is it for you now, I will make sure you never see the kids and the police won’t catch me"
“Drop the charges or you’re dead”
- Daily Echo
Police not investigating three-year-old found shivering alone in heavy rain
Police say no crime was committed when a girl aged three was found shivering alone in Southampton in heavy rain.
- The Telegraph
Starmer accused of snubbing grooming gang whistleblower
Sir Keir Starmer has been accused of snubbing the whistleblower responsible for exposing a major grooming gang in Rotherham.
- Manchester Evening News
Residents 'thought they'd got away with it'... now they've been left 'abandoned'
'It happened in minutes - it was like a tidal wave'
- Dudley News
6,000 motorists hit with fines after being caught on camera for dangerous driving
Almost 6,000 motorists across the West Midlands were issued fines after being caught on camera for dangerous driving last year.
- The Guardian
Bodies of British woman and South African fiance found in Vietnam tourist villa
No evidence of physical trauma on Greta Marie Otteson and Arno Els Quinton, who were found in separate rooms
- People
Police Pull Over Driver in DUI Investigation, Find His Ex-Girlfriend's Dead Body in Backseat
Jacob Johnson, 40, is charged with murder in connection with the death of Summer Roney, 30
- People
1-Year-Old Boy in Medically Induced Coma After Mom's Boyfriend Allegedly Beat Him 'Like a Man'
The boyfriend, Lyndon Henderson, was arrested and charged with assault, but those charges have since been upgraded to attempted homicide
- Bromley News Shopper
South Londoners jailed in December 2024 including five killers and rapist
Five killers and a rapist were among the men from south London jailed in December 2024.
- Associated Press
Mother and son given lengthy prison terms for their roles in the killings of 8 Ohio family members
Two more family members convicted in the killings of eight members of an Ohio family received lengthy prison terms on Friday for their roles in the 2016 shootings, as prosecutions near completion in what has been described as the most heinous crime in modern Ohio history. Visiting Judge Jonathan Hein sentenced Edward “Jake” Wagner to life in prison with the chance of parole in 32 years — after 12 years on gun charges and then 20 for the murders of five of the eight victims. It was a surprising turn, given that Wagner had pleaded guilty to aggravated murder and other charges and agreed earlier to serve eight consecutive life sentences with no chance of parole.
- The Telegraph
Jon Sopel book title at centre of non-crime race-hate row
The title of Jon Sopel’s book on Donald Trump’s United States is at the centre of a race-hate row investigated by police, The Telegraph can reveal.
- Manchester Evening News
Police hunt man after woman attacked in horrifying attempted rape on footpath
The victim was walking along a path at the time
- The Telegraph
Death of woman on New Year’s Eve may have been ‘mercy killing by husband’
The death of a woman on New Year’s Eve may have been a “mercy killing” by her husband before he took his own life, a friend has suggested.
- The Guardian
Man charged over alleged rape of Virgin Australia crew member in Fiji
Airline staff were celebrating New Year’s Eve in Nadi when the alleged incident occurred
- BANG Showbiz
Glory to God! These 10 celebrities are all Christians...
Christians around the world have just celebrated Christmas and the birth of their Lord and saviour Jesus Christ. But did you know that some of the world's biggest stars are church going Christians? From Nicole Kidman to Justin Bieber, these celebrities have opened their hearts and minds to Jesus.