January 4, 2026

UK and France Launch Joint Air Strike on IS Arms Cache in Syria

Royal Air Force Typhoon jets joined French planes to target an underground IS arms depot near Palmyra, Syria. The strike used guided bombs and reportedly avoided civilian harm. This move signals the UK’s determination to fight IS resurgence in the region.

January 4, 2026

UK and French Jets Smash ISIS Underground Base Near Palmyra, Syria

British and French aircraft launched a precise strike on an ISIS underground facility near Palmyra, Syria, using guided bombs to block access tunnels. The UK Ministry of Defence confirmed the attack was successful and stated the site stored weapons and explosives. Defence Secretary John Healey vowed to fight any IS comeback.

January 4, 2026

UK Plush Toy Brand Jellycat Wins Hearts in China Amid Pandemic Stress

British plush toy Jellycat has become a hit in China. Young adults like Stella Huang collect these soft toys for comfort during tough times, with the brand's sales soaring amid pandemic challenges and economic worries.

January 4, 2026

Artist Helen Wilding Captures Melbourne’s Brunswick Street in Stunning Weekly Sketches

Helen Wilding sketches Brunswick Street in Melbourne every week, creating detailed drawings that show the street's charm and changes. Her work gathers a community of artists and locals, turning a long-term project into a colorful story of the neighborhood.

January 3, 2026

US Influencer Claims Fake Indian Degrees Fuel Visa Fraud in America

Andrew Branca asserts that fake degrees and visa fraud by Indians in the US are widespread. He ties this to 'low trust, high fraud' cultures exploiting US systems. Branca urges strict action against fraudulent Indian visas and calls out degree mills in India.