Climber’s fatal mistake before embarking on ‘most dangerous climb on earth’ | World | News

He tried to climb Everest alone (Image: @ Didier Marti via Getty Images) Mount Everest, often idealised as a must-visit destination, is one of the most perilous places on earth, with the world’s highest peak claiming numerous lives. However, none of these fatalities are as peculiar or as chilling as the death of Maurice Wilson, who attempted More...

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Saturday, January 17th, 2026

Trump tariffs could ‘collapse’ EU trade agreement – ‘confrontation is heating up’ | World | News

Confrontation between the United States and Europe is “starting to heat up” according to the Co-Chair European Council on Foreign Relations. Carl Bildt made the comments in response to a threat by Donald Trump More...

Saturday, January 17th, 2026

French president Emmanuel Macron – Trump tariff threats ‘unacceptable’ | World | News

French President Emmanuel Macron has hit back at Donald Trump’s latest trade threats, branding the proposed tariffs on European nations as “unacceptable.” The sharp rebuke comes after the US President More...

Saturday, January 17th, 2026

Russia’s war funding under threat as oil revenues hit five-year low | World | News

Falling Russian oil and gas revenues and the country’s continued depletion of its liquid reserves will likely complicate Moscow’s efforts to fund a protracted war in Ukraine, experts have said. Russian More...

Saturday, January 17th, 2026

Five ‘killed’ as avalanche hits ski group in Austria | World | News

Five people have died in two avalanches in Austria’s Alps today, it has been reported. An off-piste avalanche hit a group of seven ski tourers in the Pongau area near Salzburg, killing four and seriously More...

Saturday, January 17th, 2026

Andrew Neil blasts ‘impossible’ Trump over tariff threat – ‘makes things up as he goes’ | World | News

He said on X: “Donald Trump threatens 10% tariffs on NATO countries – including the UK, France, and Germany – who have deployed troops to Greenland from February 1st, followed by 25% from June 1st.” More...

Saturday, January 17th, 2026

Abandoned airport set to be transformed into £16bn mega city | World | News

An abandoned airport that first opened nearly 100 years ago is to be transformed into a city. Construction to overhaul Downsview Airport, in northwest Toronto, Canada, was due to begin early this year. The makeover More...

Saturday, January 17th, 2026

Russia mocks Britain as they’re ‘sending James Bond’ to save Greenland | World | News

Vladimir Putin’s attack dog Dmitry Rogozin has mocked Britain for sending only one member of a defence force to protect Greenland. The scorn from Russia came as Europe sent a 30-strong force to the world’s More...

Saturday, January 17th, 2026

The 11 most beautiful cities in the world named – London misses out | World | News

These cities are celebrated for their breathtaking beauty, vibrant culture, and unforgettable experiences. And yes, London, a capital city beloved by many, didn’t make the top 11, coming in 17th position in More...

Saturday, January 17th, 2026

Plane mysteriously vanishes after ‘loud explosion’ heard | World | News

A passenger plane has mysteriously vanished from radar after locals reportedly heard a loud explosion, with an urgent search underway to find the missing aircraft. The ATR 42-500 turboprop, operated by Indonesia More...