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• Unai Emery responds to fresh Harvey Elliott Aston Villa transfer theory - birminghammail.co.uk28 January 2026, 3:00 pm
  Unai Emery responds to fresh Harvey Elliott Aston Villa transfer theory  birminghammail.co.ukA potential reprieve for Harvey Elliott at Aston Villa? Sunday's Paper Talk  Sky SportsHarvey Elliott ‘situation not changing’ despite returning to Aston Villa squad – Unai Emery - The Athletic  The New York TimesLiverpool transfer latest: Reds star recalled from loan as Harvey Elliott receives verdict  liverpoolecho.co.ukHarvey Elliott comes in from the cold for Villa to face Newcastle  The Telegraph
  
• Ex-Spandau Ballet star Ross Davidson guilty of rape - BBC28 January 2026, 2:51 pm
  Ex-Spandau Ballet star Ross Davidson guilty of rape  BBCEx-Spandau Ballet frontman Ross Davidson guilty of raping a woman in London and attempted rape in Thailand  standard.co.ukEx-Spandau Ballet singer Ross Wild found guilty of rape  The IndependentRoss William Wild Found Guilty of Four More Sexual Offences  MetalTalkVile ex-Spandau Ballet singer GUILTY of raping sleeping woman & groping another  The Sun
  
• BBC director general to depart in April after resignation - BBC28 January 2026, 1:54 pm
  BBC director general to depart in April after resignation  BBCBBC names Rhodri Talfan Davies as interim general director  The GuardianBBC Names Interim Director General, Confirms Tim Davie Will Exit in April  VarietyBBC confirms arrangements for Interim Director General  BBCBBC names interim director-general after Tim Davie’s resignation  The Independent
  
• Tyson Fury to face Arslanbek Makhmudov in UK on 11 April - BBC28 January 2026, 1:36 pm
  Tyson Fury to face Arslanbek Makhmudov in UK on 11 April  BBCTyson Fury set for heavyweight boxing comeback in April on Netflix  The GuardianWho is Arslanbek Makhmudov? What to know about Tyson Fury's opponent  ESPNFury's comeback confirmed with Gypsy King to face 6ft6in heavyweight on Netflix  The SunTyson Fury confirms comeback fight opponent and date  The Independent
  
• Huge fire rips through 5-star hotel in exclusive Courchevel 1850 ski resort in French Alps - standard.co.uk28 January 2026, 1:24 pm
  Huge fire rips through 5-star hotel in exclusive Courchevel 1850 ski resort in French Alps  standard.co.ukHuge inferno rips through five-star ski resort hotel as hundreds of terrified guests flee weeks after deadly Swiss fire  The SunAround 300 people evacuated after fire at hotels in French Alps, officials say  France 24Over 250 evacuated as blaze engulfs hotel in Courchevel ski resort  news.cgtn.comThick Smoke Rises From Roof as Fire Breaks Out at French Ski Resort  Yahoo
  
• Harry Styles to break Wembley Stadium record with 12 shows - BBC28 January 2026, 1:18 pm
  Harry Styles to break Wembley Stadium record with 12 shows  BBCHarry Styles supporting small music venues with tour donation  BBCHarry Styles Ticket Prices Spark Outrage As Presale Reaches module,000  ForbesSo you're buying tickets for Harry Styles' tour. Can artists control the prices?  NPRHarry Styles fans are furious at his tour ticket prices – but are they actually unreasonable?  The Independent
  
• Badenoch apologises for Braverman mental health claim - BBC28 January 2026, 12:56 pm
  Badenoch apologises for Braverman mental health claim  BBC‘Not surprised at all’: Fareham voters size up Suella Braverman’s Reform switch  The GuardianWill Suella Braverman's defection prompt a by-election?  BBCSuella Braverman defects: is Reform becoming a magnet for Tory baggage?  The ConversationSuella Braverman has been vilified for telling the truth  The Telegraph
  
• Rubio to warn that US is ‘prepared to use force’ if Venezuela does not meet demands - The Guardian28 January 2026, 12:55 pm
  Rubio to warn that US is ‘prepared to use force’ if Venezuela does not meet demands  The GuardianIt's in Venezuela's interest to co-operate with US, Rubio says in testimony on Maduro arrest  BBCRubio Says US Ready to Use Force to Ensure Venezuela’s Cooperation  BloombergRubio faces former US Senate colleagues on Trump's Venezuela policy  ReutersMaduro is not a guy you can make a deal with, says Rubio as he testifies on capture - follow live  BBC
  
• Teenage boys raped and filmed lone girls, court told - BBC28 January 2026, 12:39 pm
  Teenage boys raped and filmed lone girls, court told  BBCView Full coverage on Google News
  
• England’s most deprived areas to get worse by next election, report for No 10 finds - The Guardian28 January 2026, 12:37 pm
  England’s most deprived areas to get worse by next election, report for No 10 finds  The GuardianKeir Starmer could pump billions into areas where Reform is leading  The TimesRevealed: The UK’s most deprived neighbourhoods where crime and unemployment will rise the most  The IndependentCall for large-scale investment in neighbourhood recovery  LocalGov.co.ukMPs urge Starmer to address poverty as No 10 report shows deprivation rising in poorest areas  Morning Star | The People’s Daily
  
• I will speak out on misogyny, first female Archbishop of Canterbury says - BBC28 January 2026, 12:31 pm
  I will speak out on misogyny, first female Archbishop of Canterbury says  BBCFirst female Archbishop of Canterbury pledges help for ‘fractured world’  The TimesSarah Mullally confirmed as archbishop of Canterbury, first woman to lead the Church of England  National Catholic ReporterAnglican Church's First Female Leader Confirmed At London Service  Barron'sBritain Archbishop of Canterbury  bedfordgazette.com
  
• What is Nipah virus? Key things to know about the disease amid cases in India - The Guardian28 January 2026, 12:16 pm
  What is Nipah virus? Key things to know about the disease amid cases in India  The GuardianNipah virus: Some Asia airports screen passengers after outbreak in India  BBCUK health chiefs issue new warning about Nipah virus  The IndependentNipah virus fears trigger airport checks across Asia after India confirms two cases  ReutersNipah virus: what is it, where is it found and how does it spread?  GOV.UK blogs
  
• Lorry driver dies in New Forest river crash after Storm Chandra - BBC28 January 2026, 12:10 pm
  Lorry driver dies in New Forest river crash after Storm Chandra  BBCMan dies after lorry crashes into river during Storm Chandra  Sky NewsStorm Chandra floods latest: Lorry driver dies after crashing into river amid severe flooding  The IndependentEmergency services at scene of lorry in river in North Gorley  BBCDriver dies after lorry enters river following flooding  bournemouthecho.co.uk
  
• Trump continues to rail against Ilhan Omar after Minneapolis town hall attack – live - The Guardian28 January 2026, 12:07 pm
  Trump continues to rail against Ilhan Omar after Minneapolis town hall attack – live  The Guardian'I don't let bullies win,' says US congresswoman Omar after substance thrown at her  BBCLive updates: Rep. Omar attacked in Minnesota as Trump says he wants to de-escalate state tensions  CNNMan arrested after charging Rep. Ilhan Omar, spraying her with liquid during town hall: Police  ABC NewsICE, Ilhan Omar and Somalis: Unpacking Trump’s obsession with Minnesota  Al Jazeera
  
• Chris Brown appears in London court over alleged 'bottle attack' - Sky News28 January 2026, 12:03 pm
  Chris Brown appears in London court over alleged 'bottle attack'  Sky NewsUS singer Chris Brown in UK court ahead of October assault trial  ReutersChris Brown appears at London court in 'bottle attack' case  RTE.ieChris Brown in court RECAP: Singer waves at fans as he's flanked by security  The Mirror£5m bail for Chris Brown as he denies tequila bottle attack at Mayfair club  upday News