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British boxer Anthony Joshua was involved in a severe car crash in Nigeria, narrowly escaping with injuries, while the UK celebrates New Year Honours including Idris Elba's knighthood and achievements of England's Lionesses. The news also covers political debates over activist Alaa Abd El Fattah's return to the UK, rising ethno-nationalism, and changes in exam policies due to cheating concerns.
Idris Elba, Torvill and Dean, and other notable figures were recognized in Britain's 2026 New Year Honours for their contributions to society, with Elba receiving a knighthood for anti-knife crime campaigning and Torvill and Dean being honored for their Olympic achievements, among others in arts, sports, and community service.
The 2024 New Year Honours list includes entertainment figures such as Emilia Clarke and Paul Hollywood, who have been awarded MBEs. Clarke is recognized alongside her mother for their charity work following her own brain injury experiences. Other honourees include Sir Ridley Scott, who is upgraded to Knight Grand Cross, and Jilly Cooper, who becomes a dame. Dame Shirley Bassey is made Companion of Honour, and several England Lionesses are also honoured for their sports achievements. This marks the second New Year Honours list signed off by King Charles III.