Israel strikes Yemen’s Sanaa airport, Hodeidah power plant

Former president of Spain's soccer federation Luis Rubiales faces trial for sexual assault after kissing forward Jenni Hermoso without her consent following Spain's victory at the Women's World Cup final in 2023. Rubiales denies wrongdoing, but could face a prison sentence of one to four years if found guilty. Along with Rubiales, former Spain women's national team coach Jorge Vilda, former sports director Albert Luque, and former head of marketing Rubén Rivera are also on...

As St. John’s continues to excel and hold the top spot in the Big East with their best record in decades, doubts linger about their legitimacy. The upcoming matchups against No. 9 Marquette and No. 25 Connecticut will be crucial in determining if the 15th-ranked Johnnies are truly a top contender in college basketball this season. The games against elite teams like Marquette and UConn will test St. John’s and provide clarity on their standing...

When her 5-week-old daughter stopped breathing due to respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), the author endured a harrowing ordeal in the ICU, where the baby was treated for RSV-induced apnea and bronchiolitis. Struggling with breastfeeding and a dwindling milk supply, she turned to off-label medications to boost lactation, despite the controversy surrounding their use. The author's unwavering determination to do anything necessary to ensure her baby's recovery shines through in this poignant account. Full Article

The Premium Bonds winning numbers are announced monthly, with 24 million participants and over £127bn saved in the government-backed scheme. Savers have a chance to win cash prizes ranging from £25 to £1 million, with a 22,000-to-one odds of winning for every £1 invested. The next draw is on Monday 3 February, with results released the following day, offering a risk-free investment option with a 4% 'interest rate' when factoring in all winnings, although most...

India's Defence Budget for 2025-26 increases by 9.53% to ₹6.81 lakh crore, with a focus on pensions, salaries, and modernisation. Despite the rise in capital outlay, experts believe it may not be sufficient for new acquisitions amid regional tensions. The budget emphasizes domestic procurement, R&D, and border infrastructure to enhance self-reliance and defence capabilities in a challenging geopolitical environment. Full Article

A teenage girl died after being bitten by a shark while swimming at Woorim Beach in Bribie Island, Queensland. The victim suffered life-threatening injuries to her upper body and passed away shortly after 5 pm. Queensland Police are preparing a report for the coroner, and on average, there are 20 shark incidents nationwide each year, according to the Australian Shark-Incident Database. Full Article