Five individuals, including hotel staff and a friend of Liam Payne, have been charged in connection with the singer's death after a fall from a Buenos Aires hotel balcony. Charges range from manslaughter to drug supply, with the case advancing to the trial stage under Argentina's legal system.

Super Eagles star Alex Iwobi has launched a temporary shop, "Alexpress," in Canning Town, East London, to provide free food to struggling families for Christmas. Inspired by his parents' generosity, the pop-up offers drinks, household essentials, and turkeys—all free of charge.

British YouTuber and rapper Yung Filly, real name Andres Felipe Valencia Barrientos, admitted to reckless driving in an Australian court after being caught speeding at 158 km/h in a 100 km/h zone. The 29-year-old is also awaiting trial on charges of raping a woman three months ago, with his next court appearance for the driving offense scheduled for January 30.

Daniel Kretinsky’s EP Group has received government approval to purchase Royal Mail’s parent company for £3.6bn. The deal includes commitments to uphold the Universal Service Obligation (USO), ensuring six-day letter delivery. The government retains a "golden share" to oversee key changes to the postal service.

British rapper Stefflon Don allegedly shared and deleted a video showing her ex, Burna Boy, buying her a Rolls Royce Cullinan last year. This comes just as Burna Boy and American singer Chloe Bailey sparked dating rumours following their rendezvous in Lagos.

A national memorial to Queen Elizabeth II is planned for St James's Park, London, with a provisional budget of up to £46 million. The government has invited leading artists, architects, and engineers to propose designs for the project, aiming to create a space for celebration and reflection. However, the use of public funds has drawn criticism, particularly from campaigners highlighting economic struggles