Despite his young age, Konrad Dąbrowski will be taking part in the Dakar Rally, which starts tomorrow, for the fifth time. ‘My debut was a fight for survival. Now I'm really ready to race,’ emphasised the 24-year-old motorcyclist.more

Almost 20 postcodes across the UK have fallen below freezing, making thousands of people eligible for Cold Weather Payments. The Department for Work and Pensions began making payments in November.more

Losing weight may be a common new year resolution but health experts have warned against buying medications for such purposes from social media sellers or other illegitimate channels. Jabs such as Wegovy and Mounjaro have become hugely popular for weight loss, with trials suggesting the latter can help people lose an average of 20% of their body weight after 72 weeks of treatment.more

Around 40 people died and 115 were injured, many seriously, in a fire in Crans-Montana, Switzerland, according to Frederic Gisler, police chief of the canton of Valais, quoted by local media yesterday.more

The City of Westminster is shaping up to have a bumper 2026. Home to the West End, Oxford Street and Soho - to name a few famous places in the vibrant borough - Westminster has an ever-changing landscape of entertainment, shops and buildings.more

The players of English champions Liverpool and second-placed Manchester City drew their matches in the 19th round of the Premier League. No goals were scored in their matches against newcomers Leeds United and Sunderland. Spanish player Rodri made his first appearance for City after a two-month break due to injury.more

France and the UK would be willing to send troops to Ukraine to oversee a potential ceasefire, even without an agreement from the UN or the EU. Both countries would be satisfied with an invitation from Kyiv, the German daily Die Welt reported.more

Brighton's Palace Pier has been put up for sale with suggestions new owners could be found by the summer, its chief executive says. The Brighton Pier Group will put the 126-year-old Grade II* Listed pier on the market for an undisclosed price, saying the decision was made to return the best value for money for shareholders.more

On Tuesday, the Portuguese government announced that it was suspending the implementation of the new Entry/Exit System (EES) at Lisbon Airport. According to the Portuguese authorities, the system, which had been in place since October, was causing frequent disruption to the capital's airport.more

According to statistics from the British Home Office, 41,472 migrants illegally crossed the English Channel on boats and dinghies to England in 2025. This is 13% more than in 2024 and 41% more than in 2023.more

The wealth of the world's 500 richest people increased by a record $2.2 trillion over the past year, reaching $11.9 trillion thanks to gains in the stock, metal, cryptocurrency and other asset markets, according to Bloomberg.more

Kacper Tomasiak finished eighth in the second competition of the Four Hills Tournament in Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany. The overall leader in the Four Hills Tournament and the World Cup was Slovenian Domen Prevc, who won. Austrians Jan Hoerl and Stephan Embacher took the other podium places.more

Data platform Statistica recently shared data naming Princes Street one of the “most frequented high streets in all of Europe” along with London’s Oxford Street and Piccadilly Circus. more

Many households’ energy bills are to rise on Thursday, just as a swathe of cold health alerts have been issued for large areas of the UK. The 0.2% increase to Ofgem’s energy price cap will equate to a rise of about 28p a month for the average household in England, Wales and Scotland remaining on a standard variable tariff.more

During the first two weeks of sales, FIFA received orders for 150 million tickets for World Cup matches in the United States, Canada and Mexico, said FIFA President Gianni Infantino during a meeting with journalists in Dubai, where he is attending the World Sports Summit.more

Britain's Queen Camilla has spoken for the first time about how she was sexually assaulted as a teenager. The interview with the monarch was published yesterday by the BBC. The first reports of the incident appeared in the book ‘Power and the Palace’ published in early 2025.more

With the arrival of 2026, Bulgaria became the 21st member of the eurozone, abandoning the lev, which had been in use since the end of the 19th century. Society was divided almost equally between supporters and opponents of this decision, while Bulgarian businesses viewed the change with optimism.more

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has promised to "defeat the decline and division offered by others" in his new year message, as he insisted 2026 would see people feel "positive change" in their lives. He acknowledged "things have been tough in Britain for a while" but said the public should now start to see improvements including lower bills, more police on the streets and new health hubs.more

Warsaw is the leader in terms of tourist attractions in Poland, followed by the districts of Nowy Sącz and Kłodzko. Krakow ranks fourth, according to yesterday's information from the Central Statistical Office (GUS). The Małopolska Province is the most attractive province in the country in terms of tourism, according to the statistical office.more

Spanish footballer Aitana Bonmati and Swedish pole vaulter Armand Duplantis took first place in the International Sports Press Association (AIPS) poll for the best athletes of 2025.more

Britain is bracing for a full-on winter blast as the latest UK weather maps reveal the precise dates snow is set to blanket England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland from January 1 to 10. more

Dear Readers, From the bottom of our hearts, we wish you a New Year full of health, joy, and many unforgettable moments. May each day bring success, new experiences, and plenty of smiles! Thank you for being with us in 2025, and we look forward to sharing more wonderful moments together in 2026! — The Londynek.net Teammore

Londoners are likely to be out and about the city on Wednesday, as the capital celebrates the end of 2025. Whatever your New Year’s Eve plans are, it’s probably worth having a look at your travel options in advance. Taxis are expected to be extra expensive throughout the night, and there are a number of public transport schedule changes.more

Famous faces from David Bowie to Stephen Hawking have turned down prestigious royal honours over the years for various reasons.more

Cristiano Ronaldo, who will turn 41 on 5 February, has confirmed that he intends to continue his career, with his goal being to score 1,000 goals. The Portuguese footballer currently has 956 goals to his name, scored for clubs and the national team.more