• Hardy Brits ignore gale warnings and torrential downpours to see in the New Year in style - as traditional fireworks light up Big Ben in spite of storm fears that forced many displays to be axed
• Woolworths backflips on woke Australia Day merchandise ban - but there is still only one item you'll be able to buy in store
• Elon Musk is ‘renting a $2,000 per night cottage at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago’
• Taxpayers in one state will be forced to foot the bill for an extravagant piece of furniture for politicians that costs more than a new car
• Shock legal move of mom who let son, 3, wander away from Marriott hotel and drown in retention pond