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News diary 2-8 February: Alphabet financial results, Winter Olympics, NFL Super Bowl

News diary 2-8 February: Alphabet financial results, Winter Olympics, NFL Super Bowl

Published by Sam Flores

Winter Olympics 2026 logo. Picture: Shutterstock/kovop This week features a wave of financial results to be released from major multinational and media companies, including Google parent Alphabet, Amazon, the New York Times and News Corp, the owner of The Sun and The Times. It’s also a big week in sport: the Winter Olympics begin in Milan on Friday, followed on Saturday by cricket’s T20 World Cup and rugby’s Six Nations. The week then closes with the Super Bowl, the NFL’s annual championship game in the US, as the Seattle Seahawks take on the New England Patriots. One to watch out for: the Government is due to publish its National Cancer Plan this week. While a firm date hasn’t been announced yet, the government has in the past used World Cancer Day (4 February) to promote cancer-related policy announcements. Leading the week Monday (February 2): ‘Suffolk Strangler’ goes on trial charged with murdering Victoria Hall in 1999; Premier League transfer window closes. Tuesday (February 3): MPs hold first debate on two-child limit removal bill; Donald Trump …

News diary 26 January – 1 February: Meta results, Australian Open finals, Grammy Awards

News diary 26 January – 1 February: Meta results, Australian Open finals, Grammy Awards

Published by Sam Flores

Facebook and Meta logos. Picture: Shutterstock Results from tech giants Meta, Apple, Samsung and Microsoft are set to be released this week, indicating the current status of the global technology sector. In sporting news, the men’s and women’s final of the Australian Open will be held on Friday and Saturday respectively. And the spotlight shifts to music on Sunday as the Grammys celebrate the biggest achievements of the past year. Meanwhile, one story set to dominate headlines during the week is Keir Starmer’s anticipated travel to China, which comes after the government’s approval of the country’s mega-embassy in London and with the prime minister’s approach to international security under intense scrutiny. Downing Street hasn’t announced dates yet, but reporting suggests Starmer is expected in Beijing and Shanghai from 29-31 January. A trip to Japan is expected to follow over the weekend. Leading the week Monday (January 26): Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood publishes Policing White Paper; Darren Jones and Dan Jarvis quizzed by Joint Committee on National Security; Germany hosts North Sea Summit. Tuesday (January 27): …

News diary 19-25 January: Prince Harry Mail trial, Davos hosts global leaders, Oscar nominations

News diary 19-25 January: Prince Harry Mail trial, Davos hosts global leaders, Oscar nominations

Published by Sam Flores

Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, arrives to give evidence at the Mirror Group phone hacking trial at the Rolls Building at High Court on June 06, 2023. Picture: Karwai Tang/WireImage via Getty The long-awaited High Court trial between the Daily Mail’s publisher and Prince Harry, Sir Elton John and other high profile claimants begins this week, involving allegations of unlawful newsgathering dating from 1993 to 2018. Proceedings begin on Monday, and Prince Harry is expected to give evidence in person on Thursday. Also on Monday, the Swiss Alpine resort of Davos in Switzerland hosts the World Economic Forum, with prominent figures including US President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in attendance. On Thursday, attention will turn to Hollywood and the stars of the big screen as the Oscar nominees for 2026 are announced. Leading the week Monday (January 19): High Court trial begins in claim by Prince Harry, Elton John and others against Daily Mail publisher; World Economic Forum meeting opens in Davos; IMF publishes World Economic Outlook update. Tuesday (January 20): Deadline …

News diary 12-18 January: Reuters media trends report, Scottish Budget, Australian Open

News diary 12-18 January: Reuters media trends report, Scottish Budget, Australian Open

Published by Sam Flores

Edinburgh, Scotland – September 17, 2024: Victoria Quay, the Scottish Government building in Leith, Edinburgh, Scotland. Picture: Nigel J. Harris/Shutterstock On Monday, Reuters is set to publish its Journalism, Media and Technology Trends report, expected to indicate how newsrooms are adapting to AI, changing audience habits, and impacts on revenues. Scotland is under the spotlight during the week as its Budget is delivered on Tuesday by finance minister Shona Robison and Nigel Farage announces a new Reform leader for the country. To close the week, tennis fans will turn their attention to Melbourne as the Australian Open begins on Sunday – the first Grand Slam of the season. Leading the week Monday (January 12): Polish President Karol Nawrocki begins visit to the UK; Chief of the defence staff Richard Knighton grilled by MPs; Pre-sentencing hearing for Jimmy Lai following national security law conviction. Tuesday (January 13): Scottish finance minister Shona Robison delivers Holyrood budget; Andy Burnham and Mel Stride address IfG Government 2026 conference; Newcastle face Manchester City in Carabao Cup semifinal. Wednesday (January 14): …

Tips for Keeping a Digital Diary and Why You Should

Tips for Keeping a Digital Diary and Why You Should

Published by skeptic

Keeping a daily diary doesn’t come easily to most people, but it takes less effort than you might imagine. It could also become a meaningful way to reflect and grow as a person. For more than 10 years, I’ve written a few words every morning, and what I’ve learned from this practice has changed my life. My only regret is not starting sooner. If you’re interested in adding a daily journaling practice to your life, these tips and tools can help you not only get started, but also stick with it. Why Keep a Journal or Diary? My diary is a tool for clearing out my thoughts, recording details of my life that are sometimes useful to know later, and reflecting. The value in reflecting, however, only became apparent after I’d been writing for several years and could look back on my life to see it from a different perspective. I’ve always been very hard on myself. I don’t make excuses, and I look upon my failures with consternation. Whenever I’ve gone back and read …

News diary 22 December – 4 January: Mamdani becomes New York mayor, elections in Kosovo and Myanmar, and Stranger Things ends

News diary 22 December – 4 January: Mamdani becomes New York mayor, elections in Kosovo and Myanmar, and Stranger Things ends

Published by Sam Flores

Zohran Mamdani canvassing in October 2025 for the mayoral election. Picture: Shutterstock/Lev Radin It’s a quiet festive period, and most of you will be off next week, so we’re doing a roundup of all of the news happening over the break. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from the Foresight News team! Happening over the holidays  Monday, December 22: GDP national accounts and economic accounts; Resident doctors’ strikes end; Bondi attack suspect in court; New South Wales holds special session on gun laws; ASEAN foreign ministers meet on Thailand/Cambodia; China NPC session and loan prime rate decision. Tuesday, December 23: Carabao Cup quarterfinal: Arsenal v Crystal Palace; US Q3 GDP; UN Security Council discusses Venezuela; Deadline for French budget; Stats on UK inclusive wealth and income accounts. Wednesday, December 24 – Christmas Eve: Keir Starmer’s Christmas message; Pope Leo celebrates Christmas Eve mass; NORAD tracks Santa Claus. Thursday, December 25 – Christmas Day: King’s Christmas message; Pope Leo’s Christmas message; Stranger Things Season 5, volume 2 released; Final Strictly appearance for Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman. Friday, December 26 – …

A visual diary of Paris Fashion Week through the eyes of our fashion director at large

A visual diary of Paris Fashion Week through the eyes of our fashion director at large

Published by Sam Flores

In Paris for the women’s spring/summer 2026 collections, freedom was felt. It was important for me to attend this season because getting to experience the shows and see the clothes in real life helps me understand the energy these collections carry. This season, creative directors let go of constraints and allowed for fun to take over. From Dario Vitale of Versace’s use of bold colors, embracing a completely new direction for the house. To Dior and Jonathan Anderson’s exploration of the past, present and future and the way he always incorporates quirky details in his accessories. Or Matthieu Blazy’s debut at Chanel, which introduced a new language while paying homage to the house’s foundation. We are living in violent times with so much censorship around storytelling that it’s vital to have a medium like this dedicated to expression and beauty. This season felt like a celebration because of the surge of new creative directors and new ideas, and we’ve needed this newness for a long time. These collections spoke to me in a way that …