Hiccups occur when the diaphragm muscle spasms involuntarily, paired with sudden vocal cord closure creating the characteristic hic sound.
Lorraine Kelly pays tribute to father after death aged 84John Kelly, father of ITV's Lorraine Kelly, has died at 84.
EU seeks Farage clause in Brexit reset talksIn Brexit discussions with Keir Starmer, Brussels wants a stipulation requiring the UK to pay considerable sums if future governments nullify accords.
UK Faces Amber Warning for Snow, Rain, Winds, and FloodingThe UK is bracing for severe weather on Sunday, January 11, 2026, with an amber warning for snow in some areas.
UAE cuts UK student visas 55% over radicalisation.The United Arab Emirates has restricted government funding for its citizens studying at UK universities due to concerns about Islamist radicalisation on British campuses.
Iran cuts internet and phones during nationwide protestsIran implemented a nationwide internet blackout and cut telephone lines on January 8, 2026, during escalating protests against economic hardship.
Trump weighs paying Greenlanders up to $100000 to join USThe Trump administration is considering offering lump sum payments of between $10,000 and $100,000 to each Greenland resident to convince them to secede from Denmark and potentially join the United States.
Musk accuses UK government of suppressing free speechElon Musk responded to UK government threats to ban X platform by claiming officials want to suppress free speech.
Poland defeats US in United Cup semi-finalPoland will advance to the United Cup final after defeating the United States.
Companies struggle to wean staff off Excel softwareCompanies worldwide are attempting to move their employees away from Excel spreadsheets to centralize data control, despite Excel's persistent dominance in business operations.
Businesses seek rates relief beyond pubs in UKAs pandemic business rates relief concludes in April, sectors beyond pubs are urging the Chancellor for support.
Conservatives promise social media ban for under-16sThe Tories have pledged to block under-16s from joining social media if they win the next election.
Storm kills one. Thousands without power in UKA fatality occurred in Cornwall as Storm Goretti felled a tree onto a caravan.
Google employee claims redundancy after sexual harassment reportGoogle dismissed a manager for gross misconduct after an internal probe, filings show.
Protester pulls down Iranian flag from London embassyOn Saturday, a protester climbed onto the Iranian embassy balcony in Kensington and tore down the Islamic Republic flag, replacing it with Iran's pre-1979 Lion and Sun emblem.
US Military Strikes ISIS Targets in Syria After Deadly AttackFollowing a deadly ISIS attack that killed two US soldiers and a civilian interpreter in Palmyra on December 13, 2025, the US military, with support from partner forces including Jordan, launched retaliatory strikes against ISIS targets in Syria.
Russia's Economy Resilient Despite Falling Oil Prices, Ukraine WarDespite hopes that sanctions and lower oil prices would cripple Russia's economy and hinder its war efforts in Ukraine, experts believe a collapse is unlikely.