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Harvey Weinstein considers guilty plea deal after he compares prison to ‘death march

He could avoid a third trial.

Jan 08, 2026 • 5 min read

Two rapists among thousands of Met officers not properly vetted

'Londoners rightly expect officers to undergo robust checks so that the brightest and best – not criminals – are policing our streets.'

Jan 08, 2026 • 5 min read

The most incredible Traitors theory could connect every single player in the castle

Is this the season's secret?

Jan 08, 2026 • 5 min read

Match of the Day host Gabby Logan opens up on final moments she shared with father Terry Yorath

The ex-Wales captain died following a short illness, aged 75.

Jan 08, 2026 • 5 min read

Daily horoscope January 9, 2026: Today’s predictions for your star sign

The Sun, Venus and Mars are in opposition to Jupiter today. This complex cosmic placement could bring up the unexpected.

Jan 09, 2026 • 5 min read

Mikel Arteta makes Viktor Gyokeres claim after Arsenal’s draw with Liverpool

Viktor Gyokeres during Arsenal’s draw with Liverpool (Picture: Getty) Mikel Arteta defended Viktor Gyokeres after his subdued performance against Liverpool and insisted the Arsenal summer signin...

Jan 09, 2026 • 5 min read

Top 10 tabletop games and TCGs for 2026 – Cyberpunk to Pokémon Ascended Heroes

A new year of tabletop releases is upon us, with trading card game adaptions of Cyberpunk 2077 and League Of Legends, and more mega evolutions for Pokémon TCG.

Jan 09, 2026 • 5 min read

Games Inbox: Will GTA 6 be delayed until 2027?

The Friday letters page laments the death of Guitar Hero and rhythm action games, as one reader claims Final Fantasy 8 is his favourite entry.

Jan 09, 2026 • 5 min read

Older people are more vulnerable in heatwaves. Here’s why – and how to stay safe

Air conditioners are the best defence. But there are other cheap and simple ways to stay cool and reduce your risk of illness.

Jan 08, 2026 • 5 min read

My home is in a district facing extreme or catastrophic fire danger. What should I do?

For residents in southeastern Australia this week, understanding fire safety warnings are essential to stay safe.

Jan 08, 2026 • 5 min read

Stopping weight-loss jabs leads to much faster rebound than thought – so are they still worth it?

New weight loss jabs work brilliantly – but only while you’re taking them. The rebound is fast, and the cost-effectiveness unclear.

Jan 08, 2026 • 5 min read

Greenland is rich in natural resources – a geologist explains why

Greenland’s rare earth element deposits may be among the world’s largest by volume.

Jan 08, 2026 • 5 min read

Chemistry is stuck in the dark ages – ‘chemputation’ can bring it into the digital world

Chemistry is often presented as one of the most advanced sciences, yet its day-to-day practice remains surprisingly manual.

Jan 08, 2026 • 5 min read

Hamnet: by centring Anne Hathaway, this sensuous film gives Shakespeare’s world new life

Hamnet turns Anne Hathaway from a shrew to a sorceress.

Jan 08, 2026 • 5 min read

How medieval monks tried to stay warm in the winter

Warm rooms were often very unusual in medieval times.

Jan 08, 2026 • 5 min read

Grok produces sexualized photos of women and minors for users on X – a legal scholar explains why it’s happening and what can be done

Child sexual abuse material on X is clearly illegal. What’s less clear is how to force X to prevent its AI chatbot from making the material.

Jan 08, 2026 • 5 min read

Illness is more than just biological – medical sociology shows how social factors get under the skin and cause disease

Medical sociology examines how social, cultural, political and economic factors shape health in ways that medicine alone cannot treat.

Jan 08, 2026 • 5 min read

South Africa’s addressing system is still not in place: a clear vision is needed

Addresses are essential to society, governance and the economy in a modern world.

Jan 08, 2026 • 5 min read

Blue Monday is a myth but the winter blues are real — how to cope in the cold months

Using evidence-based strategies that focus on mindset, light exposure, activity, rest and social connection can help people beat winter-related low mood.

Jan 08, 2026 • 5 min read

People as young as 50 can need a hip replacement – here’s everything you need to know about this common surgery

Around 6% of NHS hip replacements were performed in patients aged 50 or younger.

Jan 08, 2026 • 5 min read