Important stories for the day (31-12-2023)

These events happened on this day, as reported by major news sources.

Luke Littler aiming for World Darts Championship glory after a memorable night at Alexandra Palace.

What does the year 2023 have in store for me based on my star sign?

Paula Abdul sues Nigel Lythgoe for alleged sexual assault while judging on 'American Idol'.

2023 - an era of both triumph and struggle in the world of video games.

Injections, IVF, and hard work allowed me to have a baby for another person.

Niranjan Hiranandani ditched his car to save time and beat traffic by taking the local train in Mumbai; a video of this went viral.

Your tarot horoscope for the upcoming week will tell you what to expect.

Watch London fireworks on TV to celebrate New Year's 2024!

35 inspiring ways to greet the New Year and set positive intentions for 2024.

India reports 841 new Covid cases and 3 deaths in the last 24 hours.

Strong winds forecasted for UK as New Year's Eve celebrations approach.

Chinese New Year 2024 falls on Feb 12th; it's based on the lunar calendar.

Eurostar to resume service after flooding led to all train cancellations.

Painting's curse causes floods at London's tourist spot.

West Bengal Police Lady Constable 2023 Exam: Dates announced, Admit Cards to be released soon.

Police investigating fatal stabbing of man at Abbey Road.

Test your knowledge of the strangest scientific findings of 2023, from Martian creatures to a perplexing ginger enigma.

Dame Judi Dench, 88, still worries she'll lose her job.

Gran spent four years in "hell" after being tricked into a drug smuggling scam.

Sunny Deol ends 2023 with a dramatic Gadar 2 twist as we look ahead to New Year 2024.

Neither Rita Ora nor Theresa May has been revealed as The Masked Singer's Maypole.

Spectator suffers heart attack after volunteering for knife throwing act.

Comedian leaves stage mid-performance, fans disappointed.

Britain's "most haunted place", an eerie prison, was saved from closing.

Odisha Public Service Commission announces 1375 vacancies for post-graduate teachers. Check details.

Emily Atack's partner has an awesome job!

They're still interested in their ex despite the relationship being over.

Alex and Jess enjoy a sunny vacation, cuddling in each other's arms.

Alex's mom is hiding, staying away from people and not revealing her whereabouts.

Truck overturns while carrying train coach in Bhagalpur; no injuries reported.

Police in California must by law reveal reason for traffic stops.

Sir Dave Brailsford starts his new job at Manchester United, arriving at Carrington for his first day.

Gardner, co-founder of Soft Sheen, a groundbreaking Black hair care company, passed away at 93.

Could Rat be a Spice Girl? Clues & theories point to it being a possibility.

Mumbai gets help preserving its Art Deco buildings, the world's 2nd largest collection.

MC Lyte's lyrics spark debate on double standards, gender roles and sexualization in hip hop.

Family mourns the loss of mum and son in deadly avalanche.

David teases Victoria about their New Year's Eve celebrations being "working class".

Queen Margrethe II of Denmark to step down from throne on New Year's Day.

Inter-school cricket tournament starts in Ganj Basoda, Madhya Pradesh.

Jamie Redknapp criticized an Arsenal player for being a "nuisance" in their loss to Fulham.

Ian Wright criticizes Arsenal player and mentions four others being sought.

Keith Lee chose New Orleans as the top food destination, leaving Atlanta with no chance.

Kevin Hart is suing his former assistant for giving an unauthorized interview to a YouTuber.

Customs seized gold worth ₹1.64 crore from a flyer claiming it was handed over by an unknown person on a flight.

Rev. Lee Michaels retires after 40 years as an iconic Baltimore gospel radio host.

Von Miller denies domestic violence allegations made against him.

Bryant Grove, co-founder of HBCU Pigskin Showdown, was arrested for theft.

Maurice Hines, a Broadway tap dancer who starred in numerous films and shows, has died at 80.

VU & TIC sign memorandum of understanding during Mann Ki Baat symposium in Madhya Pradesh.

Black Americans continue to celebrate New Year's Eve in the form of 'Watch Night': a time to reflect on the past year and look forward to the future.

David Hardin Jr: barber in Detroit who works 365 days a year to keep clients looking sharp.

Vivek Ramaswamy suggests that the need for affirmative action is outdated in today's society.

Reality star taken to hospital after experiencing a blockage causing pain.

Start the new year with a new outlook as astrologer Vinayak Vishwas Karandikar provides horoscope readings for all zodiac signs on Monday, January 01, 2024.

Killer returns to Coronation Street with another dangerous enemy in tow.

Strictly's star opens up about the challenging emotions she experienced after her separation from her husband.

He won't give up on the show.

Man selling world's largest Hula Hoop to highest bidder.

Rob McElhenney shocks fans with an unexpected photo of his swollen face due to an allergic reaction.

Mother gives birth to a baby 30 years to the day after her own birth on Christmas Day.

Man, 68, arrested in connection with deaths of two women in Cheadle.

Aaron risks his safety to confront deadly Kim as he commits a risky act.