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• March of the penguins: the Golden Globes red carpet marks the return of the staid black suit - The Guardian12 January 2026, 7:57 pm
  March of the penguins: the Golden Globes red carpet marks the return of the staid black suit  The GuardianChalamet beats DiCaprio to Golden Globes glory  BBCWatch: Timothée Chalamet, Teyana Taylor, Adolescence and other highlights from the Golden Globes  BBCGolden Globes 2026: Timothée Chalamet triumphs over Leonardo DiCaprio  The TimesTimothee Chalamet, Seth Rogen big Jewish winners at Golden Globes  The Times of Israel
  
• Iran latest: Almost 650 killed in protests, rights group says, as supreme leader issues warning to US - BBC12 January 2026, 7:42 pm
  Iran latest: Almost 650 killed in protests, rights group says, as supreme leader issues warning to US  BBCWatch: How could Trump respond to Iran crackdown?  BBCTrump ‘unafraid to use military force on Iran’, White House says  The GuardianIran protests latest: Tehran in ‘four-front war’ with US and Israel  The TimesDonald Trump says US ‘looking’ at military operations in Iran  Financial Times
  
• Man Utd next manager: Michael Carrick close to agreeing terms to become interim boss - Sky Sports12 January 2026, 7:41 pm
  Man Utd next manager: Michael Carrick close to agreeing terms to become interim boss  Sky SportsMan Utd manager latest: Michael Carrick close to deal for Old Trafford caretaker job  BBCMichael Carrick emerges as favourite to be Manchester United interim manager  The GuardianManchester United to meet Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, Michael Carrick over caretaker role - The Athletic  The New York TimesMichael Carrick set to be named Man United manager in next 48 hours  The Times
  
• FA Cup third round: 10 talking points from the weekend’s football - The Guardian12 January 2026, 3:53 pm
  FA Cup third round: 10 talking points from the weekend’s football  The Guardian'Did that really happen?' - Macclesfield fancy another Premier League test  BBCFA Cup review: Palace stunned, Semenyo stars on debut  Premier LeagueMacclesfield's Sam Heathcote returning to PE teacher job after helping stun FA Cup holders Crystal Palace  ESPNMacclesfield: John Rooney hails 'incredible' win as defender Sam Heathcote goes back to day job  BBC
  
• Five severed heads displayed on Ecuador beach - BBC12 January 2026, 12:30 pm
  Five severed heads displayed on Ecuador beach  BBCFive human heads found hanging at picturesque beach  Yahoo News UKHuman heads displayed at Ecuador tourist beach in warning to gangs  CBS NewsFive severed heads found hanging on Ecuador beach amid escalating gang clashes  Fox NewsFive human heads found displayed on picturesque beach as police probe drug links  lbc.co.uk
  
• UK set for a 'booming' mortgage market, say analysts - BBC12 January 2026, 12:29 pm
  UK set for a 'booming' mortgage market, say analysts  BBCUK mortgage rates unlikely to fall much further despite expected interest rate cuts  Yahoo Finance UKHousing market predictions 2026: should I buy property this year?  The Times‘Detail will matter’ as the market finds its footing  Estates GazetteWhat 2026 could hold for the UK housing market  The Conversation
  
• Referee and student among hundreds killed in Iran protests - BBC12 January 2026, 12:20 pm
  Referee and student among hundreds killed in Iran protests  BBCIranian student killed during protests was shot in head ‘from close range’  The GuardianFashion student shot in back of head is among Iran protest dead  The TimesA student, a bodybuilder and a father of three among those killed during protests in Iran  CNNIranian student protester shot in back of the head and buried by roadside  The Telegraph
  
• I lost 7lb after two weeks in sugar ‘rehab’ and took control of my cravings - The Telegraph12 January 2026, 12:15 pm
  I lost 7lb after two weeks in sugar ‘rehab’ and took control of my cravings  The Telegraph
  
• Man admits causing Staffordshire golf course crash death - BBC12 January 2026, 12:02 pm
  Man admits causing Staffordshire golf course crash death  BBCVan driver in police pursuit 'fatally hit mother-of-three who was looking for golf ball'  Sky NewsRoofer admits killing mother of three who was killed on golf course by van in police chase  Daily MailMan admits causing golf course crash death  BBCCowboy roofer chased by police stepped over woman’s body after hitting her  Halesowen News
  
• Trump plan to cap credit card costs hits bank shares - BBC12 January 2026, 12:02 pm
  Trump plan to cap credit card costs hits bank shares  BBCUS High School Economics class: Shares in US credit card issuers slide after Trump calls for 10% rate cap  Financial TimesTrump warned credit card crackdown will trigger financial crisis for millions  The TelegraphKlarna boss backs Trump’s interest rate cap on credit cards  The TimesCapital One drops 6%, other banks hit after Trump calls for credit card rate cap  CNBC
  
• Tottenham agree £34.6m deal for Conor Gallagher to head off Aston Villa interest - The Guardian12 January 2026, 11:51 am
  Tottenham agree £34.6m deal for Conor Gallagher to head off Aston Villa interest  The GuardianTottenham transfer rumours: Conor Gallagher, Mathys Tel  BBCTottenham closing in on signing of Atletico Madrid midfielder Conor Gallagher  The IndependentTottenham hatch Conor Gallagher transfer plan in two-club battle to sign ex-Chelsea star  Football LondonTottenham hijack Aston Villa’s move for Conor Gallagher with £34.7m bid  The Times
  
• Why don't we see male V in post-launch Cyberpunk 2077 marketing? The Cyberpunk 2 creative director has a very simple explanation - Eurogamer12 January 2026, 11:20 am
  Why don't we see male V in post-launch Cyberpunk 2077 marketing? The Cyberpunk 2 creative director has a very simple explanation  EurogamerCyberpunk 2077 Dev Explains Male V ‘Disappearance’, Prompts Sequel Questions  GAMINGbibleCD Project RED Explained Why They Chose Fem V Over Male V In Game’s Marketing  EGW.NewsCyberpunk 2077 dev explains why Male V disappeared from later marketing  DexertoCyberpunk 2077 Lead Confirms They Swapped Male V Out For Fem V In The Marketing, But Only So They Could Have "One Game For Each"  TheGamer
  
• Emirates FA Cup fourth round draw details - Aston Villa Football Club12 January 2026, 11:10 am
  Emirates FA Cup fourth round draw details  Aston Villa Football ClubLiverpool 4-1 Barnsley: Reds set up fourth-round tie against Brighton  BBCMan Utd 1-2 Brighton: Problems mount at Old Trafford as Seagulls book FA Cup fourth-round spot  Sky SportsWhen is the Emirates FA Cup Fourth Round draw?  Sunderland AFCLeeds United into the hat as FA Cup fourth round draw details confirmed  Leeds United | Official Website
  
• Astronomers baffled by 'mysterious disruptor' with a mass of 1 million suns and a black hole for a heart - Space12 January 2026, 11:00 am
  Astronomers baffled by 'mysterious disruptor' with a mass of 1 million suns and a black hole for a heart  Space
  
• Somerset farmer says a bird flu vaccine is vital to save industry - BBC12 January 2026, 10:25 am
  Somerset farmer says a bird flu vaccine is vital to save industry  BBCHong Kong suspends importation of chicken and eggs from Perth due to bird flu  STV NewsBird flu outbreak confirmed at Perthshire poultry farm  Daily RecordPoultry farm chickens to be culled over bird flu in Newark  BBCBird flu restrictions remain in place across the levels  Glastonbury and Street Nub News