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• ‘Devastating, a shambles’: Kent and Sussex residents angry as thousands still without water - BBC13 January 2026, 3:00 pm
  ‘Devastating, a shambles’: Kent and Sussex residents angry as thousands still without water  BBCRegulator 'concerned' as 25,000 homes still without water after 'major incident' declared  Sky NewsSend army into Tunbridge Wells to fix water crisis, Starmer told  The IndependentSouth East Water outage: Why is this happening and what areas are affected?  ITVXTunbridge Wells water boss claims higher bills are needed to fix problems  The Telegraph
  
• Iran protester 'to be executed tomorrow', rights group says, as official says 2,000 killed in crackdown - BBC13 January 2026, 2:50 pm
  Iran protester 'to be executed tomorrow', rights group says, as official says 2,000 killed in crackdown  BBCIranian protester ‘to be executed tomorrow’ as regime steps up brutal crackdown, rights group claims  The IndependentIran To Hang Man, 26, In 1st Execution Over Anti-Khamenei Protests: Reports  NDTVIran says it is 'prepared' for war if US intervenes after hundreds killed in protests  BBCHengaw warns of imminent execution of Erfan Soltani just days after arrest  ڕێکخراوی مافی مرۆڤی هەنگاو
  
• Two Ryanair pilots killed when lorry driver 'switched off' and crashed into Uber - Liverpool Echo13 January 2026, 2:08 pm
  Two Ryanair pilots killed when lorry driver 'switched off' and crashed into Uber  Liverpool EchoView Full coverage on Google News
  
• Red Arrows get first woman leader - BBC13 January 2026, 1:47 pm
  Red Arrows get first woman leader  BBCNew officer takes command of the Red Arrows  UK Defence JournalRed Arrows appoint first female commander after sexism row  The TelegraphPROUD TO SERVE, WING COMMANDER SASHA NASH ASSUMES COMMAND OF THE RED ARROWS  Conservative PostRAF Red Arrows chief bows out  Rayo
  
• What countries do business with Iran and what could US tariffs mean? - BBC13 January 2026, 1:30 pm
  What countries do business with Iran and what could US tariffs mean?  BBCChina threatens to retaliate over Trump’s 25% tariff on countries trading with Iran  The GuardianIran protests updates: Trump slaps US tariff on Iran’s trading partners  Al JazeeraIran protester 'to be executed tomorrow', rights group says, as official says 2,000 killed in crackdown  BBCIn Iran, Trump has finally stumbled on a proper target for his ugly tariff war  The Independent
  
• New study finds astronauts' brains change after space travel - Sky News13 January 2026, 1:21 pm
  New study finds astronauts' brains change after space travel  Sky NewsSpaceflight causes astronauts' brains to shift, stretch and compress in microgravity  Phys.orgAstronaut Brains Change Shape in Space  Nautilus | Science ConnectedMore Than 80 Cruise Passengers Hit by Notorious Vomiting Disease  The Daily BeastAstronauts' brains change shape and position after time in space, study finds  NBC News
  
• Hampshire police leader 'unable to remove' former-chief's pension - BBC13 January 2026, 1:16 pm
  Hampshire police leader 'unable to remove' former-chief's pension  BBCFormer chief constable accused of having sex on duty set to face disciplinary  Daily EchoFormer Hampshire chief to face gross misconduct hearing following investigation into workplace relationships  Police OracleFormer chief constable to face misconduct hearing over workplace sex allegations | ITV News  ITVXChief constable to face misconduct hearing over workplace affairs  The Times
  
• Apple turns to Google to power AI upgrade for Siri - BBC13 January 2026, 1:09 pm
  Apple turns to Google to power AI upgrade for Siri  BBCApple picks Google's Gemini to run AI-powered Siri coming this year  CNBCApple picks Google’s Gemini AI for its big Siri upgrade  The VergeApple, Google strike Gemini deal for revamped Siri in major win for Alphabet  ReutersApple Teams Up With Google for A.I. in Its Products  The New York Times
  
• Critical incident declared at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust - BBC13 January 2026, 1:07 pm
  Critical incident declared at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust  BBCNottingham University Hospitals NHS trust declares critical incident  Sky NewsHospital chief says health system is not working ‘optimally’ as excess numbers seen at A&E at Queen’s Medical Centre  Hucknall DispatchNottingham University Hospital declares critical incident as it sends appeal to public  Daily ExpressCritical incident declared at Nottingham hospitals as A&E 'experiencing pressures like never before'  Yahoo News UK
  
• New Birmingham-Manchester rail link to be proposed - BBC13 January 2026, 1:04 pm
  New Birmingham-Manchester rail link to be proposed  BBCMinisters to announce new rail link between Birmingham and Manchester  Financial TimesAndy Burnham told to back northern rail plan amid leadership rumours  The TimesNorthern cities to get rail improvements after years of delays  The i PaperAll aboard! 🚆  facebook.com
  
• Stop saying we can't make things work, Streeting urges Labour - BBC13 January 2026, 12:39 pm
  Stop saying we can't make things work, Streeting urges Labour  BBCWes Streeting attacks centre-left for ‘excuses culture’ of blaming civil service  The GuardianStreeting: Labour must stop U-turning  The TelegraphWe can’t keep getting it wrong first time, Streeting admits after series of government U-turns  The IndependentWe can't keep getting it wrong first time, Wes Streeting says amid string of government U-turns  lbc.co.uk
  
• New cover-up law delayed over concerns it will not fully apply to MI5 - BBC13 January 2026, 12:31 pm
  New cover-up law delayed over concerns it will not fully apply to MI5  BBCHillsborough Law delayed after backlash  Sky NewsHillsborough Law delayed over security services concerns | ITV News  ITVXManchester Arena families say MI5 must be fully included in new law on cover-ups  BBCHillsborough Law reportedly delayed amid dispute over whether to include MI5  Rayo
  
• Is Mark Ruffalo the most sanctimonious man in Hollywood? - The Telegraph13 January 2026, 12:03 pm
  Is Mark Ruffalo the most sanctimonious man in Hollywood?  The TelegraphMark Ruffalo’s howl of frustration was the Golden Globes’ finest hour  The GuardianMark Ruffalo protests ICE, 'worst human being' Trump at Golden Globes  USA TodayJean Smart, Mark Ruffalo and Natasha Lyonne Wear Anti-ICE Pins at 2026 Golden Globes  The New York TimesMark Ruffalo Calls Trump ‘the Worst Human Being in the World’ at Golden Globes  Rolling Stone
  
• Formula 1: Alpine release Jack Doohan before 2026 season - BBC13 January 2026, 9:57 am
  Formula 1: Alpine release Jack Doohan before 2026 season  BBCAlpine part ways with Doohan ahead of 2026 season  Formula 1Jack Doohan, after F1 demotion, now leaves Alpine  ESPNAlpine door opens for Dunne as Doohan leaves  RTE.ieAxed F1 driver permanently released by team – eight months after final race  The Independent
  
• I spent months finding out whether our gut health affects ageing - BBC13 January 2026, 9:49 am
  I spent months finding out whether our gut health affects ageing  BBCFrench gut study explores how microbes influence health over time  RFIDr. Scott Sherr on Gut Health and Longevity  AGEISTDoes gut health shape how we age?  Geo News