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18 January 2026, in sixty words

Every story that mattered that day, each explained in a sixty-word brief.

Sunday, 18 January 2026 · 6 stories

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General · 23:05 Spain train crash kills 21 near Cordoba

At least 21 people died and over 100 were injured when two high-speed trains collided near Adamuz in Cordoba province, southern Spain, on Sunday evening.

General · 15:57 Scabies Cases Surge in the UK: Causes and Treatment

The UK is experiencing a significant rise in scabies cases, a skin condition caused by microscopic mites that burrow under the skin, leading to intense itching.

Technology · 15:57 AI Bubble Bursting: Lessons and What Can Be Salvaged

Cory Doctorow argues that the AI boom mirrors past tech bubbles, like the dotcom era, but warns of potential failures.

General · 07:36 British Gas Takes 15 Months to Refund Customer £1,500

Beth Kojder waited 15 months for British Gas to refund her £1,500 after she moved out of her London flat in October 2024.

Business · 07:36 Big Restaurant Chains Accused of Posing as Independent Businesses

Independent restaurants are accusing large chains of creating virtual brands on delivery apps like Deliveroo, Just Eat, and Uber Eats to appear as smaller, independent businesses.

General · 07:34 Prince Harry Again Battles Press, But Seeks Family Reconciliation

Prince Harry is engaged in another legal battle against newspaper groups, this time against the Daily Mail's publisher, accused of unlawful information gathering.