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• Hundreds of gunshot eye injuries found in one Iranian hospital amid brutal crackdown on protests - The Guardian13 January 2026, 8:56 pm
  Hundreds of gunshot eye injuries found in one Iranian hospital amid brutal crackdown on protests  The GuardianMore than 2,000 people reported killed at Iran protests as Trump says 'help is on its way'  BBCDispatch from Tehran: the week Iranians revolted against the regime  Financial TimesWhy Arab states are silent about Iran’s unrest  The EconomistVerifying protests and deaths in Iran - amid brutal crackdown and internet shutdown  Sky News
  
• London Pride boss accused of "frustrating" theft investigation - BBC13 January 2026, 8:19 pm
  London Pride boss accused of "frustrating" theft investigation  BBCView Full coverage on Google News
  
• Live updates: Trump tells business chiefs 'inflation is defeated' - BBC13 January 2026, 8:15 pm
  Live updates: Trump tells business chiefs 'inflation is defeated'  BBCDecember core consumer prices rose at a 2.6% annual rate, less than expected  CNBCUS consumer inflation increases steadily, but households paying more for food and rents  ReutersTrump touts ‘defeated’ inflation but economy, voters stubborn on prices  The HillUS inflation stays at 2.7% in December  Financial Times
  
• Two more NHS hospital trusts in Nottinghamshire declare critical incidents - Sky News13 January 2026, 8:13 pm
  Two more NHS hospital trusts in Nottinghamshire declare critical incidents  Sky NewsFifth NHS trust declares critical incident as winter bugs lead to overwhelming demand  The IndependentFour NHS trusts in England declare critical incidents after ‘surge’ in A&E admissions  The Guardian‘It’s a perfect storm’: Concerns grow as hospital declares critical incident  Kent OnlineNHS trusts declare critical incidents over high demand  BBC
  
• ‘Kill Switch’—Iran Shuts Down Musk’s Starlink For First Time - Forbes13 January 2026, 8:11 pm
  ‘Kill Switch’—Iran Shuts Down Musk’s Starlink For First Time  ForbesAn ecosystem of smuggled tech holds Iran’s last link to the outside world  The GuardianAccess to Elon Musk’s Starlink internet service is now free in Iran as regime continues brutal crackdown on protests  CNNThe Ayatollah vs Musk showdown shaping Iran’s fate  The TelegraphIran Is Hunting Down Starlink Users to Stop Protest Videos From Going Global  The Wall Street Journal
  
• Bill and Hillary Clinton refuse to testify in House Epstein investigation - The Guardian13 January 2026, 8:11 pm
  Bill and Hillary Clinton refuse to testify in House Epstein investigation  The GuardianClintons refuse to testify in Republican-led Epstein investigation, risking contempt proceedings  Sky NewsRepublicans vow to hold Bill Clinton in contempt as he skips Epstein testimony  BBCRead the Clintons’ Personal Letter to Comer  The New York TimesClintons refuse to testify to oversight committee investigating Jeffrey Epstein  Financial Times
  
• China’s London super-embassy almost certain to get go-ahead next week - The Guardian13 January 2026, 7:53 pm
  China’s London super-embassy almost certain to get go-ahead next week  The GuardianUncovered: Secret room beneath Chinese embassy that poses threat to City  The TelegraphWill Starmer go from 'Never Here Keir' to 'Kowtow Keir' if Chinese super embassy goes ahead?  Sky NewsLabour MPs urge minister to reject Chinese mega embassy  BBCNo sensitive data sent near Chinese embassy, Britain assures US  The Times
  
• James Bulger killer Jon Venables set for further parole hearing - BBC13 January 2026, 7:28 pm
  James Bulger killer Jon Venables set for further parole hearing  BBCJames Bulger's mum will hear voice of son's killer at Jon Venables freedom bid  The MirrorBulger killer Jon Venables set for parole hearing  BBCJames Bulger mum to reopen 'unimaginable trauma' by facing son's killer at parole hearing  Daily StarJames Bulger's mum to hear son's killer as Jon Venables to have parole hearing  facebook.com
  
• Inquest hears that gambler thought he would be 'better off dead' - BBC13 January 2026, 7:14 pm
  Inquest hears that gambler thought he would be 'better off dead'  BBCView Full coverage on Google News
  
• LGB+ people in England and Wales ‘much’ more likely to die by suicide than straight people - The Guardian13 January 2026, 7:12 pm
  LGB+ people in England and Wales ‘much’ more likely to die by suicide than straight people  The GuardianView Full coverage on Google News
  
• Scottish income tax 2026-27 - What might you be paying? - BBC13 January 2026, 7:05 pm
  Scottish income tax 2026-27 - What might you be paying?  BBCScottish Budget: Income tax changes announced for 2026-27  BBCScottish budget: SNP government cuts taxes for lowest earners  The GuardianScottish Budget 2026: Income Tax and Council Tax changes confirmed – here's what they mean for you  Money Saving ExpertScottish Budget 2026: Finance Secretary Shona Robison unveils SNP government's spending and tax plans  Sky News
  
• Shift Up CEO claims AI is essential for smaller nations competing with the manpower of China and the US - GamesIndustry.biz13 January 2026, 6:55 pm
  Shift Up CEO claims AI is essential for smaller nations competing with the manpower of China and the US  GamesIndustry.bizStellar Blade director says using AI will be essential for competing with overwhelming manpower of China and US developers  AUTOMATONStellar Blade director goes all-in on AI as South Korea's games industry looks to compete on the global stage  EurogamerStellar Blade Director Says AI Could Let One Developer Do the Work of 100  GAMINGbible'One Person Can Perform the Work of 100 People' — Boss of Stellar Blade Developer Says It Needs to Use AI to Compete With Overwhelming Manpower of China and U.S. Studios  IGN
  
• Newcastle United v Manchester City: Carabao Cup semi-final first leg – live - The Guardian13 January 2026, 6:30 pm
  Newcastle United v Manchester City: Carabao Cup semi-final first leg – live  The GuardianSemenyo and Cherki goals give superb City first leg advantage  Manchester City FCLatest. Read Eddie Howe's pre-Manchester City programme notes  Newcastle UnitedMan City XI vs Newcastle: Starting lineup and confirmed team news  London Evening StandardNewcastle vs Man City: Confirmed news  BBC
  
• NASA sets historic date for returning Americans to the moon after 53 years - Daily Mail13 January 2026, 6:22 pm
  NASA sets historic date for returning Americans to the moon after 53 years  Daily MailWhen does the Nasa Moon mission launch and who are the Artemis II crew?  BBCNASA mega-rocket for moon mission could launch in weeks  Sky NewsFinal Steps Underway for NASA’s First Crewed Artemis Moon Mission  NASA (.gov)NASA's towering SLS moon rocket could be rolled out soon in Florida  Florida Today
  
• Two boys, 16, among three arrested as murder investigation launched after fatal stabbing in London - Sky News13 January 2026, 6:19 pm
  Two boys, 16, among three arrested as murder investigation launched after fatal stabbing in London  Sky NewsMan, 18, found stabbed in Feltham street dies in hospital  BBCThree arrests after teenager stabbed to death in west London  London Evening StandardHounslow Council Leader responds to fatal stabbing in Feltham  London Borough of HounslowHigh street in west London closed by police after 'serious incident'  Surrey Comet