On Thursday, January 15, 2026, the collaborative efforts of three agencies resulted in the successful release of three Bornean orangutans (Pongo pygmaeus) into the Bukit Baka Bukit Raya National Park (TNBBBR) in West Kalimantan, Indonesia.The West Kalimantan Natural Resources Conservation Agency (BKSDA West Kalimantan), the
Rachel Reeves’s carefully constructed £22 billion fiscal buffer could be eroded by as much as £14 billion as a result of policy U-turns and a sharper-than-expected fall in net migration, raising fresh questions about the durability of the chancellor’s budget strategy. Markets initially welcomed Reeves’s November
Thursday 15 January, 2026From a sudden career setback to leading two successful North West businesses, William Perry’s journey over the past two years has been a remarkable one. The entrepreneur now oversees North West Tipper Hire (NWTH) and CLR Group, businesses that employ 27 people
London Named “World’s Best City” for Eleventh Consecutive Year in 2026 RankingsLondon has once again been crowned the “World’s Best City” in the 2026 Resonance Consultancy global rankings, beating out top contenders like New York, Paris, and Tokyo. This marks the eleventh consecutive year that
London, UK – Thursday 15 January, 2026 – The iconic fitness legend, Mr. Motivator, is set to make a grand return to morning television screens in a major partnership with multi-channel retail shopping network, Ideal World.Derrick Evans MBE, popularly known as Mr. Motivator, will be
INTERSPORT Austria has announced a strategic acquisition that strengthens its market position in Central Europe. The company has acquired the INTERSPORT Slovenia Group, which is headquartered in Slovenia and has a strong retail network spanning eight countries in Southeast Europe. This move expands INTERSPORT Austria’s
Investment platform TPP has released its 2025 Year in Review, raising an uncomfortable question for the hedge fund industry: are investors still getting value for their money?For decades, hedge funds have been touted as the ultimate in investing, with promises of exclusive access, sophisticated strategies,
A new per-mile tax on electric vehicles could deter nearly half of prospective buyers from switching to an EV, according to new research from AutoTrader, raising concerns that government policy on electric car adoption is becoming increasingly contradictory. From 2028, drivers of electric vehicles will face
The UK economy returned to growth in November, expanding by 0.3 per cent after contracting in the month leading up to the autumn budget, according to figures from the Office for National Statistics. The increase in GDP exceeded economists’ expectations of a modest 0.1 per cent
REDMI Note 15 Series smartphones — XIAOMI PHILIPPINESMACTAN, CEBU — Xiaomi Corp. on Thursday launched in the Philippine market the REDMI Note 15 Series that is marketed to have enhanced durability, long battery life, upgraded imaging features, and flagship-level performance at mid-range pricing. The series features
ALEXANDRA EALA on Day 2 of the 2026 Kooyong Classic on Jan. 14 in Melbourne, Australia. — CHRIS PUTNAM/ZUMA PRESS WIRE/REUTERSAND the battle lines are drawn.Filipina sensation Alexandra “Alex” Eala will face “fastest server” Alycia Parks of the United States to kick off her highly-anticipated main draw
RM CHUA/ONE SPORTSTHE PBA Press Corps announced on Thursday the introduction of the Ramon Fernandez Trophy that will be handed out to the winner of the Finals Most Valuable Player (MVP).Starting with the PBA’s 50th Season Philippine Cup Finals, the PBA Press Corps will present