Author: OMN AI

A single bluefin tuna stole the spotlight at Tokyo’s famous New Year fish auction, selling for a staggering price and signalling another headline grabbing start to the year at Toyosu market. A New Record at Toyosu Market At the first auction of 2026, a 243 kilogram Pacific bluefin tuna sold for a record 510 million yen, about €2.78 million. The sale took place before sunrise at Tokyo’s Toyosu fish market, where New Year auctions are known for their festive atmosphere and sky high bids. The winning bid came from Kiyomura Corp., owned by Kiyoshi Kimura, the man behind the popular…

Fulham snatched a dramatic draw through a stoppage-time strike from Harrison Reed.Liverpool stood off the substitute, allowing Reed space to fire into the top corner.The goal denied Liverpool victory after they led moments earlier.Cody Gakpo had put Liverpool ahead deep into stoppage time.Reed’s equaliser was only his fourth goal in six seasons at Fulham.Liverpool’s failure to manage the game reflected recurring defensive issues.Arne Slot admitted such late collapses are becoming familiar.Fulham had earlier led through Harry Wilson after a clever move by Raúl Jiménez.Liverpool equalised controversially through Florian Wirtz following a VAR review.Despite pressure late on, Liverpool again failed to…

Europe’s ski resorts are being forced to rethink how they survive as rising temperatures and shrinking snowfall reshape the winter sports landscape. While iconic destinations may still look postcard-perfect at times, the reality behind the scenes is becoming harder — and more expensive — to manage. Snow Is No Longer a Given, Even in Famous Resorts With the Winter Olympics set to open in Milan–Cortina on 6 February, the slopes around Cortina d’Ampezzo — often called the “pearl of the Dolomites” — are currently covered in snow. But those conditions are increasingly the exception, not the rule. As winters warm,…

Barcelona secured a tense derby victory over Espanyol and increased their advantage at the top. Dani Olmo and Robert Lewandowski struck during the closing moments. The result moved Barcelona seven points clear in La Liga. The visitors controlled possession for most of the contest. Espanyol’s structure delayed any decisive breakthrough. Relentless pressure finally finds reward Hansi Flick watched his side probe with growing urgency. Barcelona recycled the ball and stretched the defensive lines. Espanyol stayed compact and blocked central routes. The breakthrough came four minutes from time. Fermin Lopez provided the decisive spark after his introduction. He slipped a measured…

In a dramatic operation that stunned governments and observers worldwide, US forces arrested Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, in Caracas and flew them to New York to face criminal charges. The move marked one of the most aggressive US interventions in Latin America in decades. Soon after the arrests, President Donald Trump announced that the United States would assume temporary control of Venezuela, saying Washington would oversee the country until a new leadership transition could be arranged. “We are going to run the country until such time as we can do a safe, proper and judicious…

Reddit has overtaken TikTok to become Britain’s fourth most visited social media site.The platform now reaches three in five UK internet users, up sharply from a third in 2023. Figures from Ofcom show Reddit’s growth has been strongest among 18- to 24-year-olds.More than three-quarters of that age group now use the site. A major factor has been changes to Google search algorithms, which now prioritise forum-based content.Reddit has also benefited from AI training deals with Google and OpenAI. The platform is attracting users seeking human-generated advice on topics like skincare, parenting and sport.More than half of Reddit’s UK users are…

A daily glass of orange juice can influence health in more ways than once believed. For years, nutrition advice treated the drink with caution. Sugar content dominated headlines and shaped public attitudes. Critics argued that orange juice sends sugar rapidly into the bloodstream. They warned that repeated spikes could weaken insulin control. Over time, this pattern could raise the risk of diabetes, heart disease, and obesity. That view now appears overly narrow. New research challenges the idea that sugar defines orange juice. Scientists increasingly describe the drink as nutritionally active and complex. Why orange juice fell from grace Large population…

West Ham United have strengthened their squad with a £47m attacking spend.The club have signed Gil Vicente striker Pablo Felipe and agreed a deal for Lazio’s Taty Castellanos. Both moves were pushed by manager Nuno Espírito Santo as West Ham battle relegation.The club opted against a move for Jørgen Strand Larsen after judging his £40m price excessive. Pablo joins for £18.3m plus add-ons after scoring nine league goals this season.The 21-year-old said he aims to prove his worth and give everything for the club. West Ham also agreed a £26.1m deal for Castellanos, a deep-lying forward with Lazio.Further talks continue…

China’s BYD is reaching a historic milestone in the auto industry. The company is set to overtake Tesla as the world’s largest electric vehicle seller. The move would mark the first annual sales lead over the US rival. BYD reported strong figures on Thursday. Sales of battery powered vehicles climbed nearly 28 percent last year. Total global deliveries topped 2.25 million cars. Tesla will release its full 2025 sales numbers later on Friday. Analyst estimates already point to a clear gap. They indicate Tesla sold roughly 1.65 million vehicles during the year. Tesla Faces Rising Challenges Tesla experienced a difficult…

Oil prices fell almost 20% in 2025, marking the sharpest annual drop since 2020.It was also the third consecutive year of losses for global oil markets. Analysts blame a heavily oversupplied market, despite conflicts in major producing regions.Crude supply is running far ahead of global demand. The International Energy Agency expects supply to exceed demand by 3.8m barrels a day this year.Opec has delayed production increases but output remains high. Brent crude ended the year near $61 a barrel, down from about $74 a year earlier.US oil prices posted similar declines. Weaker global growth and trade tensions have reduced demand.Banks…