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British skier killed in avalanche at La Plagne resort

A British skier has been killed by an avalanche at the La Plagne resort in the French Alps, the resort said. The man, thought to be in his 50s, had been skiing off-piste and was found under about 2.5 metres of snow after a 50-minute search, the statement said.

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Indie horror Marshmallow climbs into AMC+ top four after festival run

Movieweb reports that Marshmallow, an independent horror film, was recently added to AMC+ and is now the streaming service's fourth most popular movie. Set at a summer camp, Marshmallow blends horror and science fiction around timid 12-year-old Morgan as a spooky campfire story about a sinister "doctor&

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Victoria wildfires kill one and scorch nearly 900,000 acres

Wildfires in the Australian state of Victoria have killed at least one person, destroyed dozens of homes and burned nearly 900,000 acres since last week, the authorities said on Sunday. The blazes were sparked by a searing heat wave that brought record-breaking temperatures and, officials said, created the worst

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Hudson Williams Stuns Gayle King with His Take on a Perfect First Date

People reports Hudson Williams, 24, left Gayle King momentarily speechless on the red carpet at the 2026 Golden Globe Awards on Jan. 11 when he described his idea of a perfect first date. Asked by King, the Heated Rivalry star said, "A lot of things. A lot of things.

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U.S. Navy pursues several sanctioned Venezuelan oil tankers across Atlantic

A U.S. Navy vessel is pursuing several sanctioned oil tankers that left Venezuelan waters and appear to be crossing the Atlantic, according to satellite imagery and a U.S. military official. The ships, most reportedly laden with oil, are hundreds of miles from land and appear to be heading

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Golden Globes 2026 red carpet: daring and divisive fashion choices

Independent.co reports the Golden Globes returned to kick off the 2026 awards season at the Beverly Hilton, with Nikki Glaser back as host and stars from Nick Jonas to Alicia Silverstone walking the red carpet. Outfits ranged from sheer to heavily embellished: Justine Lupe wore a see-through Armani Privé

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Guillermo del Toro revisits Criterion Closet picks at TIFF

Guillermo del Toro stepped into the Criterion Closet once again during the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF), Collider reports. He presented an updated selection of nine Criterion titles he recommended. His picks include classics such as Michael Powell and Emeric Pressburger’s The Red Shoes and Black Narcissus, Alfred Hitchcock’

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Golden Globes to air from The Beverly Hilton with Nikki Glaser hosting

The 83rd Golden Globe Awards will be broadcast live from The Beverly Hilton Hotel, with comedian Nikki Glaser returning as host. The show is scheduled to begin at 8 p.m. Eastern and will air on CBS and Paramount+ Premium. Among the films nominated for top honors this year are

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Stars arrive at Beverly Hilton as Golden Globes add inaugural podcast award

Stars were arriving on the red carpet at the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills ahead of the 83rd annual Golden Globes, where the ceremony will for the first time include a best podcast category. The three-hour event begins at 8 p.m. Eastern and is being hosted for a second

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Bayern beat Wolfsburg 8-1 as Kane scores and Olise stars

Bayern Munich thumped Wolfsburg 8-1 at the Allianz Arena, Goal reports. The home side took the lead after five minutes when a cross from Díaz deflected and Wolfsburg defender Kilian Fischer put through his own net, but Dzenan Pejcinovic levelled for the visitors before the half with a finish past

Business

Allegiant to acquire Sun Country Airlines in $1.5 billion deal

Allegiant Travel said on Sunday that it plans to buy Sun Country Airlines in a $1.5 billion deal, combining the two small, budget carriers. The transaction, which Allegiant said will be paid for with stock and cash and includes $400 million of Sun Country’s debt, comes as low-cost

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Tilda Swinton floated as potential Voldemort in HBO's Harry Potter series

Movieweb reports that Tilda Swinton has been floated as a front‑runner to play Lord Voldemort in HBO’s planned seven‑season Harry Potter series, though the idea is currently a rumor as production nears the end of Season 1. The piece notes other casting news already announced — Dominic McLaughlin

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Ethereum Foundation names zero-knowledge proofs in midterm roadmap

Ethereum Foundation co-executive director Hsiao-Wei Wang said zero-knowledge proofs are part of Ethereum’s midterm roadmap in a recent interview with CoinDesk. Wang described zero-knowledge as included in the foundation’s planning and highlighted recent progress in the area. She pointed to “many amazing breakthroughs” in the past one to

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Brittany Snow says The Hunting Wives season 2 will be more steamy

People reports that Brittany Snow told E! Live from the Red Carpet ahead of the 2026 Golden Globes on Jan. 11 that the upcoming second season of Netflix's The Hunting Wives will be "more steamy" than the first. On E!, Snow — 39 — said, "Oh, it&

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Anna Tims publishes 2025 dishonours list for worst customer service failures

Anna Tims, the Guardian's consumer champion, published her 2025 "dishonours" list highlighting companies and public bodies she says delivered poor customer service this year. Tims catalogued recurring problems across sectors: energy firms with billing and phantom account dramas, insurers that stall on claims, and travel and

Culture

British Museum re-examines Hawaiian-British encounters through feathered treasures

The British Museum’s exhibition Hawaii: A Kingdom Crossing Oceans presents Hawaiian objects from Cook’s voyages and later diplomatic exchanges, curated with input from indigenous Hawaiian curators, community leaders and artists. The show revisits the aftermath of the 1779 killing of James Cook at Kealakekua Bay, a death that

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London records lowest homicide total in over a decade

Independent.co reports that London has recorded its lowest number of homicides in over a decade, with the Metropolitan Police confirming 97 deaths in 2025, an 11 per cent fall from 109 in 2024 and the lowest total since 2014 when 95 were registered. The Met said last year’s

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Queensland faces flood threat as ex-Tropical Cyclone Koji weakens over north coast

Queenslanders are bracing for floods after ex-Tropical Cyclone Koji battered the north coast and was downgraded to a tropical low as it crossed the coast on Sunday. Cyclone warnings were cancelled, but heavy rain continued to fall across the region. Thousands remained without power as authorities worked to restore electricity.

Culture

Ten Superhero Films Widely Celebrated by Audiences

According to Collider, Brad LaCour published a list 2 minutes ago ranking the 10 most universally loved superhero movies of all time. The list places The Dark Knight (2008) at No. 1, highlighting Heath Ledger’s Joker and his posthumous Oscar; No. 2 is Spider-Man 2 (2004) with Tobey Maguire

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Latin American leaders react to Trump's actions on Venezuela in video

Jack Nicas, the Mexico City bureau chief, walks us through the ways Latin American leaders are reacting to Trump's recent attack on Venezuela. The material is presented in a video that examines regional responses to what it describes as Trump's interventionism. The piece outlines those reactions

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Gander residents drive stranded air travelers to hotels after diversions

Hundreds of airline passengers stranded at the airport in Gander, Newfoundland, after two flights were diverted because of bad weather were driven to local hotels by residents, according to Jackie Freake, assistant manager of the Quality Hotel and Suites. Ms. Freake said the airport had up to 300 people who

Sports

Martinelli hat-trick sends Arsenal into FA Cup fourth round

According to Goal, Arsenal booked their place in the fourth round of the FA Cup with a 4-1 win over Championship side Portsmouth at Fratton Park on Sunday, Gabriel Martinelli scoring a hat-trick while Andre Dozzell put through his own net. Portsmouth opened the scoring after three minutes when Colby

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Lee Byung-hun speaks on historic Golden Globe nomination for No Other Choice

Movieweb reports that Lee Byung-hun has addressed his Golden Globe nomination after becoming the first Korean performer nominated in the Best Actor in a Comedy or Musical category for director Park Chan-wook's satirical thriller No Other Choice. Byung-hun told Variety he learned of the nomination when a Korean

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83rd Golden Globes begin at Beverly Hilton with Nikki Glaser hosting

The 83rd annual Golden Globes have begun at the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, with stars arriving on the red carpet and Nikki Glaser returning as host for a second consecutive year. The three-hour ceremony starts at 8 p.m. Eastern (5 p.m. Pacific) and is airing on CBS

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Hudson Williams and Connor Storrie make Golden Globes debut in Armani and Saint Laurent

People reports Hudson Williams and Connor Storrie made their Golden Globes debut on Jan. 11 at the Beverly Hilton in Los Angeles and were slated to present an award during the ceremony. Williams, 24, wore a white peak-lapel dinner jacket trimmed in grosgrain with a white silk evening shirt, black