Some might say that it’s too early to predict the future of a nine-year-old sporting sensation, and often they would be right to.
So much can happen during a young athlete’s development: Bodies change, the risk of burnout increases and simply…

Some might say that it’s too early to predict the future of a nine-year-old sporting sensation, and often they would be right to.
So much can happen during a young athlete’s development: Bodies change, the risk of burnout increases and simply…

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Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this January 15th, 2026 – latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

A civilian was killed, and four people were injured in Bilopillia, Sumy region, as a result of a Russian air strike this morning.
This was reported by the Sumy Regional Prosecutor’s Office on Telegram, according to Ukrinform.
“On January 15, 2026, at around 10:15…

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A Russian drone struck a children’s playground in central Lviv on the morning of 15 January, landing near the monument to Stepan Bandera, according to Lviv Mayor Andriy Sadovyi…
The Kremlin has tried for years to freeze Ukraine into submission. This winter, its attacks have been the most devastating ever.

The UK Foreign Office has said it is “carefully considering” a response to Russia expelling a British diplomat.
Moscow accused the unidentified man of being an intelligence agent working undercover at the embassy in Russia’s capital.
He has been…

The UK Foreign Office has said it is “carefully considering” a response to Russia expelling a British diplomat.
Moscow accused the unidentified man of being an intelligence agent working undercover at the embassy in Russia’s capital.
He has been stripped of his accreditation and given two weeks…

At least three Iranian footballers have been killed during protests that began December 28, prompting Iran’s former national team captain to criticise FIFA for its silence over the deaths of athletes.
Mojtaba Torshiz, a former player for Tractor Tabriz, and his wife were killed during…