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UK: Major Factory Fire Sends Thick Smoke Across Wolverhampton

A major factory fire broke out on Sunbeam Street in Wolverhampton shortly after 7:30 a.m. on Wednesday, January 14, sending a large plume of smoke visible for miles. Firefighters from West Midlands and Staffordshire deployed more than 20 fire engines and specialist vehicles as residents were advised to avoid the area and keep doors and windows closed.

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UK: Major Rail Disruption After Fire Breaks Out Near Tracks of Peckham Station

Around 15 firefighters tackled a track fire between Queen’s Road Peckham and South Bermondsey on Tuesday night, January 13. While a small section of the track was destroyed, no injuries were reported and the Peckham Station was safely evacuated. The incident caused major disruption to London Overground and Southern services, though normal service has since resumed.

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UK: Protester Replaces Iranian Flag With Pre-Revolution Flag at Iranian Embassy in London

Protester replaced Iranian flag with pre-revolution flag at Embassy in London twice in a row. Videos posted on social media show a man climbing onto the balcony of the Iranian Embassy, removing the official flag, and replacing the pre-1979 revolution flag featuring the lion and sun. The Metropolitan Police confirmed that officers responded to the scene and made two arrests on Saturday, January 10. This is the second replacement on Sunday, January 11.

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UK: Pink Sky Baffles Residents in Birmingham During Winter Storm

Residents in and around Birmingham were puzzled on Thursday, January 8 when the sky turned neon pink during severe winter weather brought by Storm Goretti, sparking speculation on social media that it could be the Northern Lights. The phenomenon was later explained as light from pink LED grow lights at Birmingham City Football Club’s stadium, amplified by falling snow and thick cloud that made the sky highly reflective. Similar sightings were reported in nearby areas as the storm triggered multiple weather warnings across the UK.

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UK: Storm Goretti Brings Damaging Winds, Knocking Down Trees and Power Lines

Storm Goretti battered parts of Europe with winds exceeding 200 km/h. Goretti brought heavy snow, ice, and strong winds to the UK, including a 159 km/h gust recorded in the Isles of Scilly, knocking down trees and power lines and causing widespread travel disruptions and significant property damage.

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UK: Storm Goretti Brings Damaging Winds, Knocking Down Trees and Power Lines 2

Storm Goretti battered parts of Europe with winds exceeding 200 km/h. Goretti brought heavy snow, ice, and strong winds to the UK, including a 159 km/h gust recorded in the Isles of Scilly, knocking down trees and power lines and causing widespread travel disruptions and significant property damage.

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UK: Storm Goretti Triggers Snow Warnings, Wreaking Havoc Across Country 2

The Met Office issued weather warnings for heavy snow as Storm Goretti approaches the UK, warning of potential injuries and a danger to life. The severe weather caused major travel disruptions, thousands of power outages, and the closure of many schools.

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UK: Storm Goretti Triggers Snow Warnings, Wreaking Havoc Across Country

The Met Office issued weather warnings for heavy snow as Storm Goretti approaches the UK, warning of potential injuries and a danger to life. The severe weather caused major travel disruptions, thousands of power outages, and the closure of many schools.

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UK: Storm Goretti Whips Up Powerful Waves Along Cornwall Coast 2

This video shows whipped up waves hitting the coast in Porthleven, Cornwall on Thursday, January 8. Storm Goretti left widespread disruption across southwest England and the Channel Islands, with powerful winds causing power outages, road closures, and school disruptions. Gusts reached up to 99 mph in the Isles of Scilly, leaving more than 42,000 properties without electricity in Cornwall, hundreds affected in Devon and the Channel Islands, and forcing school closures, evacuations, and transport disruptions.

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UK: Storm Goretti Whips Up Powerful Waves Along Cornwall Coast

This video shows whipped up waves hitting the coast in Porthleven, Cornwall on Thursday, January 8. Storm Goretti left widespread disruption across southwest England and the Channel Islands, with powerful winds causing power outages, road closures, and school disruptions. Gusts reached up to 99 mph in the Isles of Scilly, leaving more than 42,000 properties without electricity in Cornwall, hundreds affected in Devon and the Channel Islands, and forcing school closures, evacuations, and transport disruptions.

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Football: Premier League

Kaoru Mitoma (front) of Brighton controls the ball in the second half of an English Premier League football match against Manchester City on Jan. 7, 2026, in Manchester, England.

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Football: Premier League

Kaoru Mitoma (R) of Brighton fends off Matheus Nunes of Manchester City during the first half of an English Premier League football game in Manchester, England, on Jan. 7, 2026.

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Football: Premier League

Kaoru Mitoma (front) of Brighton fends off Matheus Nunes of Manchester City during the first half of an English Premier League football game in Manchester, England, on Jan. 7, 2026.

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UK: Drone Captures Frozen River Thames in Oxford Amid Snow and Ice Warnings

This drone footage shows the River Thames turned into a skating rink at Port Meadow in Oxford on Sunday, January 4. Widespread snow and ice warnings have been issued across the UK, affecting all four nations and disrupting travel and schools.

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UK: Snow and Ice Warnings Blanket Country, Disrupt Travel and Schools 4

Widespread snow and ice warnings have been issued across the UK, affecting all four nations and disrupting travel and schools. Yellow alerts are in place in many regions, while parts of northern Scotland are under an amber warning for heavy snow, with up to 30cm expected. Authorities are urging caution due to hazardous travel conditions, icy surfaces, and ongoing closures.

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UK: Snow and Ice Warnings Blanket Country, Disrupt Travel and Schools 2

Widespread snow and ice warnings have been issued across the UK, affecting all four nations and disrupting travel and schools. Yellow alerts are in place in many regions, while parts of northern Scotland are under an amber warning for heavy snow, with up to 30cm expected. Authorities are urging caution due to hazardous travel conditions, icy surfaces, and ongoing closures.

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UK: Snow and Ice Warnings Blanket Country, Disrupt Travel and Schools

Widespread snow and ice warnings have been issued across the UK, affecting all four nations and disrupting travel and schools. Yellow alerts are in place in many regions, while parts of northern Scotland are under an amber warning for heavy snow, with up to 30cm expected. Authorities are urging caution due to hazardous travel conditions, icy surfaces, and ongoing closures.

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UK: Snow Blankets Country as Major Winter Storm Unfolds

Meteorologists have warned of wintry conditions sweeping across the UK on Friday, January 2. The Met Office is pointing to cold Arctic air now covering much of the country. Currently amber warnings for snow issued in Scotland, while a yellow snow and ice warning in North Staffordshire will run until noon. Existing warnings for snow and ice, which remain in effect across England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland, will last from today until Sunday, January 4.

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UK: London Welcomes New Year of 2026 with Fireworks Display Along the Thames

Millions of people across the UK rang in the New Year of 2026 with massive celebrations, highlighted by a record-breaking fireworks display in London. Over 100,000 spectators gathered along the banks of the River Thames to witness 12,000 fireworks illuminate the sky in the city's largest pyrotechnic show to date.

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UK: London Welcomes New Year of 2026 with Fireworks Display Along the Thames 2

Millions of people across the UK rang in the New Year of 2026 with massive celebrations, highlighted by a record-breaking fireworks display in London. Over 100,000 spectators gathered along the banks of the River Thames to witness 12,000 fireworks illuminate the sky in the city's largest pyrotechnic show to date.

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UK: Hull Celebrates New Year With Fireworks

Fireworks lit up the city of Hull as residents celebrated the start of 2026 on January 1.

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Top 10 World Sports News Events In 2025

The inaugural expanded FIFA Club World Cup was held in the United States from June 14 to July 13, featuring 32 teams. Chelsea defeated Paris Saint-Germain 3-0 to secure its second title in the tournament. The draw for the first 48-team FIFA World Cup was made on December 5. Cape Verde, Curacao, Uzbekistan and Jordan are set to debut in the finals. This file photo taken on July 13, 2025 shows players of Chelsea FC celebrating with trophy during the awarding ceremony for the final match between Chelsea FC (England) and Paris Saint-Germain (France) at the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 at the MetLife Stadium, New Jersey, the United States. Photo by Wu Xiaoling/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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US: Rogue Firework Lands on Field Before Ravens-Patriots NFL Game

A rogue firework landed on the field at Baltimore’s M&T Bank Stadium during player introductions before the NFL Ravens-Patriots game on Sunday, December 21. The firework hit near the 15-yard line, but no one was injured.

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Illustration - Beaufortain - Beaufort Region - France

FRANCE, HAUTE-SAVOIE (74) OLD PAINTED ADVERTISEMENT ON WOODEN FOR CHEESE Photo by Jarry Tripelon/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

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UK: Huge Sinkhole Swallows Boats in Shropshire Canal Breach, More Than 10 Rescued 2

A huge 50m sinkhole opened in a Shropshire canal on Monday morning, December 22, leaving several narrowboats stranded in the hole or teetering on the edge. The Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service declared a major incident. At least 10 people were rescued from their boats, but nobody was injured in the incident.

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UK: Huge Sinkhole Swallows Boats in Shropshire Canal Breach, More Than 10 Rescued

A huge 50m sinkhole opened in a Shropshire canal on Monday morning, December 22, leaving several narrowboats stranded in the hole or teetering on the edge. The Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service declared a major incident. At least 10 people were rescued from their boats, but nobody was injured in the incident.

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Cerdanya Region - France

FRANCE. PYRENEES ORIENTALES (66) CERDAGNE REGION. LLO THERMAL BATH Photo by Paul Palau/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Football: Premier League

Kaoru Mitoma (L) of Brighton plays in an English Premier League football match against Sunderland on Dec. 20, 2025, in Brighton, England.

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Football: Premier League

Kaoru Mitoma (top) of Brighton heads the ball in an English Premier League football match against Sunderland on Dec. 20, 2025, in Brighton, England.

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CALCIO - Serie A - SS Lazio vs US Cremonese

Rome, Italy - December 20, 2025: England fans show banner for Jamie Vardy of U.S.during the Serie A Enilive 2025-2026 football match between SS Lazio vs US Cremonese at Olympic Stadium.

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Rezaabad Desert in Semnan - Iran

A view shows a tree with dried branches on a sand dune in Rezaabad desert near Biarjomand, Iran, on April 1, 2025. The desert lies near Khar Turan National Park and has become a regional destination for hiking, off-road driving, and stargazing in northeastern Iran. Photo by Morteza Aminoroayayi/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Rezaabad Desert in Semnan - Iran

A view shows a sand dune in Rezaabad desert near Biarjomand, Iran, on April 1, 2025. The desert lies near Khar Turan National Park and has become a regional destination for hiking, off-road driving, and stargazing in northeastern Iran. Photo by Morteza Aminoroayayi/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Rezaabad Desert in Semnan - Iran

A lizard walks on sand in Rezaabad desert near Biarjomand, Iran, on April 1, 2025. The desert lies near Khar Turan National Park and has become a regional destination for hiking, off-road driving, and stargazing in northeastern Iran. Photo by Morteza Aminoroayayi/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Rezaabad Desert in Semnan - Iran

Two men stand on top of a sand dune amid scattered desert shrubs in Rezaabad desert near Biarjomand, Iran, on April 1, 2025. The desert lies near Khar Turan National Park and has become a regional destination for hiking, off-road driving, and stargazing in northeastern Iran. Photo by Morteza Aminoroayayi/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Rezaabad Desert in Semnan - Iran

A desert plant is seen amid the sand in Rezaabad desert near Biarjomand, Iran, on April 1, 2025. The desert lies near Khar Turan National Park and has become a regional destination for hiking, off-road driving, and stargazing in northeastern Iran. Photo by Morteza Aminoroayayi/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Rezaabad Desert in Semnan - Iran

Sand dunes and scattered desert shrubs are seen in Rezaabad desert near Biarjomand, Iran, on April 1, 2025. The desert lies near Khar Turan National Park and has become a regional destination for hiking, off-road driving, and stargazing in northeastern Iran. Photo by Morteza Aminoroayayi/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Rezaabad Desert in Semnan - Iran

A car drives through sand dunes in Rezaabad desert near Biarjomand, Iran, on April 1, 2025. The desert lies near Khar Turan National Park and has become a regional destination for hiking, off-road driving, and stargazing in northeastern Iran. Photo by Morteza Aminoroayayi/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Rezaabad Desert in Semnan - Iran

A view shows sand dunes and salt-crusted ground in Rezaabad desert near Biarjomand, Iran, on April 1, 2025. The desert lies near Khar Turan National Park and has become a regional destination for hiking, off-road driving, and stargazing in northeastern Iran. Photo by Morteza Aminoroayayi/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Rezaabad Desert in Semnan - Iran

People walk on sand dunes in Rezaabad desert near Biarjomand, Iran, on April 1, 2025. The desert lies near Khar Turan National Park and has become a regional destination for hiking, off-road driving, and stargazing in northeastern Iran. Photo by Morteza Aminoroayayi/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Rezaabad Desert in Semnan - Iran

People walk on sand dunes in Rezaabad desert near Biarjomand, Iran, on April 1, 2025. The desert lies near Khar Turan National Park and has become a regional destination for hiking, off-road driving, and stargazing in northeastern Iran. Photo by Morteza Aminoroayayi/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Football: Premier League

Kaoru Mitoma of Brighton passes the ball in the second half of an English Premier League football match against Liverpool in Liverpool, England, on Dec. 13, 2025.

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Football: Premier League

Kaoru Mitoma of Brighton passes the ball in the second half of an English Premier League football match against Liverpool in Liverpool, England, on Dec. 13, 2025.

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"Avatar: Fire And Ash" UK Premiere - London

Sigourney Weaver attends the "Avatar: Fire And Ash" UK Premiere at BFI IMAX Waterloo Photo by Lounis Tiar/ABACAPRESS.COM

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"Avatar: Fire And Ash" UK Premiere - London

Sigourney Weaver attends the "Avatar: Fire And Ash" UK Premiere at BFI IMAX Waterloo Photo by Lounis Tiar/ABACAPRESS.COM

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"Avatar: Fire And Ash" UK Premiere - London

Singer Fleur East attends the "Avatar: Fire And Ash" UK Premiere at BFI IMAX Waterloo Photo by Lounis Tiar/ABACAPRESS.COM

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"Avatar: Fire And Ash" UK Premiere - London

(L-R) Jamie Flatters, Jermaine Clement, Oona Chaplin, Sigourney Weaver, Stephen Lang and David Thewlis attend the "Avatar: Fire And Ash" UK Premiere at BFI IMAX Waterloo Photo by Lounis Tiar/ABACAPRESS.COM

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"Avatar: Fire And Ash" UK Premiere - London

(L-R) Jamie Flatters, Jermaine Clement, Oona Chaplin, Sigourney Weaver, Stephen Lang and David Thewlis attend the "Avatar: Fire And Ash" UK Premiere at BFI IMAX Waterloo Photo by Lounis Tiar/ABACAPRESS.COM

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"Avatar: Fire And Ash" UK Premiere - London

Sigourney Weaver attends the "Avatar: Fire And Ash" UK Premiere at BFI IMAX Waterloo Photo by Lounis Tiar/ABACAPRESS.COM

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"Avatar: Fire And Ash" UK Premiere - London

Stephen Lang, Oona Chaplin and Sigourney Weaver attend the "Avatar: Fire And Ash" UK Premiere at BFI IMAX Waterloo Photo by Lounis Tiar/ABACAPRESS.COM

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"Avatar: Fire And Ash" UK Premiere - London

Stephen Lang, Oona Chaplin and Sigourney Weaver attend the "Avatar: Fire And Ash" UK Premiere at BFI IMAX Waterloo Photo by Lounis Tiar/ABACAPRESS.COM