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Actor Idris Elba receives a knighthood for his charitable efforts with youth initiatives, while England women's football coach Sarina Wiegman is named an honorary dame for leading the Lionesses to victory in the European Championships. The New Year Honours list recognizes notable figures in sports and entertainment, including comedy writer Meera Syal and actors Warwick Davis and Cynthia Erivo.

Torvill and Dean consider their recent honours as the 'culmination' of their illustrious career, as they conclude half a century together in skating. Despite initial uncertainty, both received awards recognizing their contributions. They reminisce about their Olympic achievements and the impact on their hometown. Meanwhile, Wiegman expresses gratitude for the support received as England manager, attributing success to teamwork.

British heavyweight boxer Anthony Joshua was injured in a car crash in Nigeria, where two of his team members, Sina Ghami and Latif 'Latz' Ayodele, lost their lives. The accident occurred on a major expressway in Ogun State. Joshua is in a stable condition in a hospital for observation and treatment. Condolences have been expressed by his promoter, Matchroom Boxing, and Nigeria's President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

Imran Ahmed, previously known for legal clashes with Elon Musk, now battles the Trump administration over immigration and censorship issues. Ahmed, who heads the Center for Countering Digital Hate (CCDH), was nearly deported during the Christmas period. He has challenged U.S authorities by filing a lawsuit claiming retaliation against his free speech. In a recent move, the U.S. announced visa bans on several activists, sparking accusations of censorship.

The Japanese technique of Yakisugi, used to char wood surfaces for protection, dates back to the 17th century. However, Leonardo da Vinci might have mentioned its benefits over a century earlier. Explore how his numerous innovations and observations still resonate in today's technological advancements.

Researchers in China have developed an artificial robotic skin inspired by how the human nervous system processes sensory information. By employing spiking circuitry similar to neural activity, the skin integrates efficiently with AI hardware to process sensory data. The design allows for precise detection of pressure and damage location using multiple layers of processing, mimicking natural nervous system functions.

In 2025, China's electric vehicle market is experiencing a slowdown, with sales dipping and increased market concentration. While major players like Tesla and BYD see sales declines, new entrants such as Xiaomi show substantial growth.

Silver futures experienced a dramatic drop of 8.7% after soaring above $80 an ounce, marking the worst day since February 2021. Despite the decline, silver remains over 140% up year-to-date and continues to outperform gold, driven by safe-haven demand and industrial usage. Experts anticipate that the factors leading to gains will persist, potentially pushing silver prices higher in the coming year.

China is considering regulations to control artificial intelligence chatbots from affecting human emotions in harmful ways, like encouraging self-harm or suicide. The proposal by the Cyberspace Administration will target AI services that mimic human interactions and emotions.