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New Zealand prime minister sets date for 2026 election

Guardian UK - 1 minute ago

A life beyond Earth: Celebrating Sunita Williams' 27 years as Nasa's cosmonaut - see pics

Times of India - 1 minute ago

Russians are weaponising the safety of Chernobyl nuclear plant – Zelensky says

Independent.ie - 2 minutes ago

Mads Claus Rasmussen/Ritzau Scanpix/AFP via Getty Ima - Trump tells Norway he no longer has 'obligation to think purely of Peace' The White House has threatened a new 10% tariff on 8 NATO allies. January 19, 2026

ABC News - 2 minutes ago

Stock markets, dollar plunge as Trump ramps up tensions over Greenland

Aljazeera - 4 minutes ago

Trump doubles down on Greenland ahead of Davos forum, saying there is 'no going back' Trump was due to arrive at the World Economic Forum on Wednesday, but a minor electrical issue on Air Force One has forced his plane to turn around. 22 mins ago

BBC News - 4 minutes ago

Australia passes gun reform and anti-hate bill after Bondi shooting

Independent UK - 5 minutes ago

More than 10 countries have signed onto Trump's "Board of Peace," sources say -- More than 10 countries have signed on to join President Trump's "Board of Peace" for Gaza, sources familiar with the discussions told CBS News.

CBS News - 5 minutes ago

Board of Peace charts a path forward, collective efforts needed to ensure lasting stability: PM

Peninsula Qatar - 6 minutes ago

U.S. forces seize seventh sanctioned tanker linked to Venezuela in Trump's effort to control its oil

NBC News - 7 minutes ago

Man who assassinated former Japanese leader Abe is sentenced to life in prison

NBC News - 12 minutes ago

Han Kang, Angela Flournoy, Arundhati Roy nominated for National Book Critics Circle awards

Manila Times - 12 minutes ago

World News -- Spain's train derailment death toll climbs to 40 as probe continues -- The death toll from Sunday's train derailment and collision in southern Spain rose to 40 on Monday, as investigations continued probing the cause of the incident.

UPI - 12 minutes ago

Oyo: Fire ravages truck carrying cattle, mechanic workshop

Daily Post Nigeria - 13 minutes ago

Beijing has a nickname for Trump: The Chinese 'nation-builder'

Australian Broadcasting Corp - 13 minutes ago

Analysis - Europe's 'appeasement' strategy with Trump has failed. So what comes next? On Tuesday, U.S. President Donald Trump accused British Prime Minister Keir Starmer of an act of "great stupidity" for returning an island to Mauritius that houses an important military base. The episode shows how fast Trump can turn on international partners, and raises questions about Europe's strategy for dealing with the volatile U.S. president. News - World - | 5 hours ago

CBC News - 15 minutes ago

US futures edge higher and gold hits another record as markets swoon over Greenland dispute

Bay to Bay News - 17 minutes ago

Elon Musk Hints at Buying Ryanair Amid Starlink Spat

Deccan Chronicle - 18 minutes ago

After Minneapolis, Democrats confront political vulnerabilities to battle Trump on immigration

Toronto Star - 20 minutes ago

Two new countries now visa-free for Indians - 4 - m read

Gulf News - 21 minutes ago

Nigerian police confirm gunmen abducted villagers, after initial denials

Aljazeera - 22 minutes ago

After Trump Salvo, Macron Says: We Don't Give In To Bullies

Huffington Post - 24 minutes ago

Politics -- Uproar as Ebonyi APC pegs LG chairmanship form for N30m

Daily Post Nigeria - 25 minutes ago

David Beckham says 'kids must make mistakes' and learn -- m read

Gulf News - 27 minutes ago

Trump's plane lands safely after 'minor electrical issue'; Davos trip to continue on new aircraft

The Straits Times - 27 minutes ago

Three Nationals senators resign from opposition frontbench | Evening News Bulletin 21 January 2026

SBS - 27 minutes ago

Chocolate manufacturers consider alternatives to cocoa bean

Australian Broadcasting Corp - 28 minutes ago

World - / Jan 21, 2026 - This place is the most isolated place on Earth, and NASA uses it as a spacecraft graveyard - Point Nemo sits quietly in the southern Pacific, marked on maps but rarely thought about. It is not a destination in any usual sense. There are no ships passing nearby, no islands breaking the surface, and no settlements within reach. Known formally

Times of India - 29 minutes ago

EU faces possibility of 'entire breakdown' in transatlantic relationship, Tánaiste says

Irish Times - 30 minutes ago

US lawmakers boost key Pentagon test office slashed by Hegseth

Stars and Stripes - 34 minutes ago

Man who assassinated former Japanese prime minister gets life in prison

Toronto Star - 34 minutes ago

Life sentence for man who killed Japan's ex-PM Shinzo Abe -- Abe's assassination stunned the country where there is virtually no gun crime.

BBC News - 34 minutes ago

Foreign takeover of Italian media will threaten democracy – politician

Russia Today - 35 minutes ago

Israel begins demolition of UNRWA headquarters in east Jerusalem - Israel has repeatedly accused UNRWA of providing cover for Hamas militants, claiming that some of its employees took part in the group's 7 October 2023 attack on Israel. 20/01/2026

Euronews - 38 minutes ago

As a Trump Greenland grab looms a timeline of US purchases shows Denmark was last to sell

Daily Express - 38 minutes ago

What's With Macron's Sunglasses? a Burst Blood Vessel, His Office Says

Epoch Times - 41 minutes ago

Man who assassinated former Japan leader Abe with homemade gun sentenced to life in prison

Apple Valley News Now - 41 minutes ago

Ex-Japanese Prime Minister Abe's killer sentenced to life

Aljazeera - 42 minutes ago

India's largest company is caught in geopolitical tensions. But it faces the biggest challenge at home

CNBC - 43 minutes ago

Trump's Plane En Route to WEF Davos Makes U-Turn After Tech Snag

Deccan Chronicle - 44 minutes ago

'Infinite Icon: A Visual Memoir' LA premiere: Paris Hilton, Heidi Klum, Sofía Vergara and more

New York Post - 44 minutes ago

Why is Emmanuel Macron wearing sunglasses indoors at Davos? -- The French leader drew attention for his rebuke of Trump's tariff threat - and also his choice of eyewear.

BBC News - 47 minutes ago

What's Changed for Taxpayer-Funded Travel for Australian MPs?

Epoch Times - 49 minutes ago

Turkey's Erdogan says discusses Syria, Gaza with Trump in "very good" call

The Straits Times - 49 minutes ago

Why Elina Svitolina prioritises mental health over her tennis career

Australian Broadcasting Corp - 49 minutes ago

Iran warns Trump of 'war with Islamic world' in chilling WW3 threat - Donald Trump previously said it is time for "regime change" in Iran.

Daily Express - 52 minutes ago

A Japanese court sentenced the man who shot former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe to life in prison, NHK TV reports

Bay to Bay News - 53 minutes ago

Lutnick says EU trade deal 'solid' despite new Trump tariffs and Greenland threats

Washington Examiner - 53 minutes ago

Trump's plane returns to air base after 'minor' issue -- m read

Gulf News - 55 minutes ago

Snow buries Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula

UPI - 59 minutes ago

Activists project satirical Trump image in Davos - In Davos, activists projected a satirical image of US President Donald Trump onto a ski slope. 20/01/2026

Euronews - 59 minutes ago

Trump Says He Signed Executive Order to Bring Back Mental Institutions

Breitbart - 1 hour ago

Police slap bans on neo-Nazis entering Sydney CBD on Australia Day

Australian Broadcasting Corp - 1 hour ago

Sydney Harbour shark attack: 12-year-old boy's family give devastating update from bedside

Daily Express - 1 hour ago

U.S. forces in Caribbean seize seventh sanctioned oil tanker linked to Venezuela

CTV News - 1 hour ago

'365 wins in 365 days': Trump revives India-Pakistan truce claim in White House speech — watch video

Times of India - 1 hour ago

European People's Party (EPP) lawmaker David McAllister spoke to DW about possible EU actions towards the United States.

Deutsche Welle - 1 hour ago

Gold hits second record high in three days as US, EU lob fresh salvos over Greenland

Channel NewsAsia - 1 hour ago

PHOTO ESSAY: Centuries-old bull festival in southern India remains a popular draw

Toronto Star - 1 hour ago

Nationals trio quit positions after defying Sussan Ley over hate laws

SBS - 1 hour ago

Treasury Secretary Contradicts Trump's Own Words About Nobel Drama

Huffington Post - 1 hour ago

'A rupture, not a transition': A Davos bombshell that Australia can't ignore

Sydney Morning Herald - 1 hour ago

The Indian couple who won a $200,000 settlement over 'food racism' at US university -- The dispute began after the couple defended their right to heat palak paneer in a campus microwave.

BBC News - 1 hour ago

Trump's flight to Davos turns back after 'electrical issue'

Russia Today - 1 hour ago

Mark Carney tells Davos the old world order is 'not coming back' as Trump heads to Switzerland

Guardian UK - 1 hour ago

Trump vs Khamenei: US president's 'wipe them off' warning to Tehran's 'will cut that hand' threat

Times of India - 1 hour ago

PHOTO ESSAY: Centuries-old bull festival in southern India remains a popular draw

Bay to Bay News - 1 hour ago

Ley warns shadow cabinet solidarity 'not optional'

Australian Broadcasting Corp - 1 hour ago

Climate change fuels disasters, but deaths don't add up

The Straits Times - 1 hour ago

Chile's president-elect picks Pinochet lawyers as ministers

Deutsche Welle - 1 hour ago

Tourist helicopter goes missing near volcano in Japan -- A pilot and two passengers were on board the aircraft when it disappeared in cloudy weather, police say.

BBC News - 1 hour ago

Australia's Parliament passes gun restrictions and anti-hate speech law after Bondi shooting

NBC News - 1 hour ago

The incredible underwater tunnel in major city that cost £2.5bn but is only 3 miles long -- This incredible project took five years and cost an eyewatering £2.5 billion to build.

Daily Express - 1 hour ago

Watch: Danish MP swears at Trump in EU speech; calls it 'words Mr President might understand'

Times of India - 1 hour ago

Usha Vance reveals she's pregnant with fourth child -- m read

Gulf News - 1 hour ago

Air Force One returns to Washington area due to minor electrical issue, White House says

Toronto Star - 1 hour ago

Dane out-sprints Aussie favourite in 'stupid' final sprint

Australian Broadcasting Corp - 1 hour ago

Trump, Tehran vow war in response to assassination threats

Channel NewsAsia - 1 hour ago

Family 'shattered' by Canadian backpacker's death on holiday in Australia

SBS - 1 hour ago

Elon Musk mulls buying Ryanair amid spat with airline boss

Deutsche Welle - 1 hour ago

NASA astronaut who was stuck at the space station for months retires within a year of returning

Channel NewsAsia - 1 hour ago

How Dame Marie Bashir 'led with humanity' throughout her trailblazing life

Australian Broadcasting Corp - 1 hour ago

'We prefer respect to bullies': Macron hits back at Trump; French President warns against intimidating Europe

Times of India - 1 hour ago

World News -- Guatemala's Congress OKs state of siege to respond to gang violence -- Guatemala's Congress approved a state of siege in response to escalating gang violence and simultaneous riots at three prisons across the country.

UPI - 1 hour ago

Utah's chief justice speaks out as Republicans look to expand the state Supreme Court

Toronto Star - 1 hour ago

Trump doubts Greenland threats will spoil trade deal with Europe

The Straits Times - 1 hour ago

Hate crimes reforms pass parliament | SBS News In Easy English 21 January 2026

SBS - 1 hour ago

Global markets on alert as Europe to suspend approval of US trade deal -- The move follows renewed tensions between the US and EU, as Donald Trump pushes to acquire Greenland.

BBC News - 1 hour ago

Labor seizes on leaked SA Liberal document as attempt to 'destabilise'

Australian Broadcasting Corp - 1 hour ago

Ty Cobb: Trump's 'Dementia' and 'Cognitive Decline' Are Palpable

Breitbart - 1 hour ago

Mexico Transfers 37 Cartel Members to US Amid Trump's Increasing Campaign Against Drug Smuggling

Epoch Times - 1 hour ago

Pharrell opens Vuitton's monogram anniversary year with cinematic menswear show

Toronto Star - 1 hour ago

Williams, 60, a former Navy captain, spent more than 27 years at NASA, logging 608 days in space over three station...

Deccan Chronicle - 1 hour ago

Saudi Arabia: Ramadan rules set for mosques -- m read

Gulf News - 1 hour ago

A Cold War-era fighter-bomber is being resurrected at an obscure California airport

Stars and Stripes - 1 hour ago

Trump's 'Board of Peace' is a sham designed to give the US ultimate control

Sydney Morning Herald - 1 hour ago

New Alice Springs mayor will not take part in Australia Day celebrations

Australian Broadcasting Corp - 2 hours ago

Australia's Parliament passes gun restrictions and anti-hate speech law after Bondi shooting

Lancaster Online - 2 hours ago

US forces seize a seventh Venezuela-linked oil tanker

Aljazeera - 2 hours ago

Trump could potentially chair Board of Peace for life, US official says

ABC News - 2 hours ago