High street retailers Claire's and The Original Factory Shop are being put into administration, risking 2,500 jobs. It comes amid a turbulent time for Claire's, popular with tweens for its brightly coloured accessories, which was seeking a buyer after its US owner filed for bankruptcy last year.more

Winter weather has severely disrupted transport in the Netherlands. Around 400 flights were canceled at Schiphol Airport, and rail traffic – especially around Amsterdam – was paralyzed for a long time. The disruptions may also affect tourists and international travelers, reports the NOS portal.more

The start of a new year is the ‘perfect time’ to reset financial goals according to Pensions UK, which commissioned the research. Nearly one in three (31%) working people are aiming to review and reduce their monthly spending for 2026, making it the most common financial new year’s resolution in a survey.more

Kamil Stoch will face Dawid Kubacki, Maciej Kot will face Paweł Wąsek, and Kacper Tomasiak will face Italian Aleks Insam in the first round of the final ski jumping competition of the Four Hills Tournament in Bischofshofen. Slovenian Domen Prevc is close to winning the German-Austrian series.more

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Hundreds of schools in northern Scotland will remain closed for a second day as weather warnings of snow and ice continue across the country. The Met Office has issued an amber warning for snow for large parts of north-east and northern Scotland from 11am until 7pm on Tuesday, with forecasters warning of 5-10cm of snow widely, and up to 15cm in places.more

The difference in the pensions received by women and men in Europe in some countries even exceeds 35% and is greater than the disparity in wages between these two groups, reported Euronews, citing Eurostat data.more

King Charles has led tributes to Anne Frank's step-sister and Holocaust survivor Eva Schloss who has died aged 96. Mrs Schloss was the co-founder and honorary president of the Anne Frank Trust, which Queen Camilla is Patron of.more

In 2025, apartment prices will increase the most in the Tricity area – by 10% compared to 2024 – according to preliminary BIG DATA data from RynekPierwotny.pl. Gdańsk is hot on the heels of the capital, while Kraków has fallen to third place in the ranking of the most expensive metropolises.more

Former heavyweight world champion Tyson Fury has announced his return to the ring. The 37-year-old Briton last fought in 2024, when he lost twice to Oleksandr Usyk. The Ukrainian is the only boxer to have defeated the ‘Gypsy King’ in his professional career.more

The sorry state of London’s hygiene poverty crisis has been laid bare, with almost a third of residents aged 16-55 struggling to live their life normally because they can’t afford basic products.more

UK unemployment levels hit the highest levels since Covid at the end of last year – but it could get even worse in 2026, experts have warned. In the three months to October, Office for National Statistics (ONS) data showed unemployment hit 5.1 per cent – up from 4.3 per cent a year earlier – highlighting the rise of joblessness across the year.more

Robert Lewandowski, captain of the Polish national team and striker for Barcelona, won the 59th Footballer of the Year poll organised by the Katowice-based daily newspaper ‘Sport’. He beat Piotr Zieliński and Jakub Kamiński. The results were announced today.more

More than 300 London bus drivers will go on strike later this week in an ongoing dispute over 'union busting and bullying'. Stagecoach staff at the Lea Interchange Bus Garage in Leyton plan to walk out on Thursday, January 8 and Friday, January 9, affecting travel in the east and northeast of the capital.more

Two people from Poland are among the 116 people identified as injured in the fire at the Crans-Montana resort, Swiss police said today. Forty people died in the fire. The police emphasised that the previously reported number of injured had been reduced from 119 to 116.more

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said today in two interviews, referring to the position of US President Donald Trump, that only Greenland, Denmark and ‘no one else’ can decide on the future of Greenland, and that London takes international law into account when assessing the governments of other countries.more

Poland defeated Germany 3:0 in its first match of Group F of the United Cup tennis tournament in Australia. First, Hubert Hurkacz and Iga Świątek scored points for the White-and-Reds in singles, and Katarzyna Kawa and Jan Zieliński sealed the victory in mixed doubles.more

President Donald Trump has stated that Colombian President Gustavo Petro will no longer send drugs to the US and has not ruled out military action against the country. Responding to journalists' questions yesterday, he added that he would also have to ‘do something’ about Mexico.more

New powers allowing mobile phones to be seized from illegal migrants without arresting them have come into force. The government said it will help gather intelligence on smuggling gangs organising small boat crossings to the UK.more

Inter beat Bologna 3–1 in Milan in the 18th round of the Italian Serie A football league. Piotr Zieliński scored his second goal of the season with a magnificent long-range strike before half-time, securing the lead for the ‘Nerazzurri’, who returned to the top of the table.more

Heavy snowfall and freezing temperatures have caused major transport disruptions in the Netherlands today. Roads and railways have been closed in many regions, and authorities are warning that the situation is likely to worsen during the day. According to the ANP news agency, more than 450 flights have been cancelled at Schiphol Airport.more

Junk food adverts are banned on television and online starting on Monday as part of a drive to tackle childhood obesity. The UK-wide ban stops food and drinks high in fat, salt and sugar (HFSS) being advertised on TV before 21:00 and at any time online.more

Staff at a major Swedish pharmacy chain are being given paid time off to spend with friends, as Sweden's government calls on businesses to help play a role in tackling loneliness.more

Manchester City drew 1–1 with Chelsea at home in the 20th round of the English Premier League. Josep Guardiola's team returned to second place, but after their second draw in a row, they are now six points behind leaders Arsenal.more

The number of social media posts promoting the narrative that London is “dangerous” have spiked in the past year, despite a reduction in violent crime. Warning against the “dangerous” and “lawless” city, the posts are increasingly appearing on platforms like Reddit, Nextdoor.com and Instagram, according to an analysis. more