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Statement signed by 13 former senior officials condemns 'unprecedented' assault on Fed's independence Every living former head of the Federal Reserve condemned an "unprecedented” attempt by the Trump administration to weaken the central bank's independence, after the Department of Justice opened a criminal investigation into its chair, Jerome...
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President says he 'should have' used national guard to seize machines in support of false claim that election was riggedDonald Trump has said he regrets not getting the US national guard to seize voting machines after his 2020 election defeat ended his first presidency, as he continues to falsely claim that he won the race. But he has also...
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Senior Democrat Elizabeth Warren and Republican Thom Tillis joined by all living predecessors of Powell to criticize justice department investigationEx-Fed chairs condemn Trump's bid to weaken central bankIn response to the news overnight that Donald Trump's justice department has launched a criminal investigation into Federal Reserve chair Jerome...
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Demonstrations initially focused on economic issues but as they have grown and become political the regime has responded with deadly forceIran crisis live – latest updatesA protest movement in Iran that started as a small demonstration by shopkeepers in Tehran over a weakening currency has exploded into the largest nationwide uprising in years...
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Democrat also says president is 'spending no time thinking about the actual crises' like food aid and health costsDonald Trump's threat to annex Greenland represents an existential crisis for Nato, senior Democratic US senator Chris Murphy has warned, with the demise of the decades-old alliance of western nations certain to follow any American...
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Haul represents country's largest seizure at sea, with officers digging bales out from vast amount of saltSpanish police have made their largest seizure of cocaine at sea after finding almost 10 tonnes of the drug hidden among a cargo of salt on a merchant ship off the Canary Islands.Detectives and anti-drug prosecutors investigating a...
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Abbas Araghchi warns adversaries against 'miscalculation' as Trump mulls military response to protest crackdown'The streets are full of blood': Iranian protests gather momentum as regime cracks downIranian student killed during protests was shot in head 'from close range'Analysis: Unpredictable Trump weighs up Iranian pleas for help against calls...
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Foreign minister says talks only possible on basis of respect after Trump threatened 'very strong' military responseIran's foreign minister, Abbas Araghchi, has said Iran is willing to negotiate with the US about its nuclear programme on the basis of respect, but did not comment on claims by Donald Trump that Iran was arranging a meeting with the...
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Jens-Frederik Nielsen repeated the government's statement it would work on strengthening security through NatoThe European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen is to travel to Paraquay on Saturday to sign the controversial Mercosur trade deal with a group of Latin American countries this Saturday.The deal with Brazil, Argentina, Uraguay and...
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The U.S. military struck multiple locations in Syria to target ISIS on Saturday, according to the Central Command. It came as Syria announced a ceasefire with Kurdish fighters after three days of clashes in the north. This is the second time the U.S. has struck ISIS in response to the deadly attack on U.S. and Syrian forces in Palmyra last month.
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A recent image of Donald Trump with a milk moustache signals a shift in US food policy, bringing whole milk back into school classrooms. This change, driven by the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act, prioritizes student preference and nutrient intake over previous low-fat mandates, sparking debate on health and government influence.
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US president says company is 'playing too cute' after CEO responds sceptically to his push for oil investment after deposing Nicolás MaduroDonald Trump has said he might block ExxonMobil from investing in Venezuela after the oil company's chief executive called the country "uninvestable” during a White House meeting last week.Darren Woods told...
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Lawyers for Adichie and her husband serve Euracare hospital with legal notice after death of 21-month-oldThe Nigerian author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie has accused a Lagos hospital of negligence after the death of one of her 21-month-old twin boys.Nkanu Nnamdi died on 6 January after a brief illness. He was one of twin boys born to Adichie and Ivara...
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Picture is as murky as a barrel of oil, with US companies in 2026 expecting their first production drop in four yearsUS shale-oil producers were already contending with oil prices at four-year lows. News that they may soon face a significant competitor in their back yard likely wasn't how frackers wanted to greet 2026.The US capture of Venezuelan...
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Referencing 'teaching or discussion' could give exemption from legislation Labor hopes to pass next weekGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastPeople accused of breaching the Albanese government's new hate speech laws could argue their conduct was legal because they were quoting from a religious text, draft legislation shows. ...
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Joyce says the pair were saving taxpayer money and 'I've got no problems with that at all'Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe One Nation MPs Pauline Hanson and Barnaby Joyce have used a private jet owned by the mining magnate Gina Rinehart to tour flood-affected Queensland communities.Joyce, who defected from the...
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Bob Carr says Trump foreign policy presents a 'colossal challenge' for Australia and Gareth Evans says the Aukus pact should be reconsideredGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe Albanese government should urgently reconsider Australia's alliance with the United States, two former Labor foreign ministers have said, as they...
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Elon Musk announced he will seek full custody of his one-year-old son with Ashley St. Clair, citing concerns over her recent public remarks on gender identity. Musk stated St. Clair's statements suggested openness to gender transition for their child, prompting his move to protect their son's welfare.
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Reza Pahlavi has sought to speak as an Iranian leader despite living outside the country since protests against the clerical regime erupted late last month. Here is a closer look at the 65-year-old exiled son of royalty, whose support within Iran is open to question.
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Dubai's iconic Palm Monorail is currently out of service. Essential maintenance work has halted operations indefinitely. This leaves commuters and tourists seeking alternative transport. Taxis, buses and private vehicles are now the primary ways to travel. The monorail's closure highlights the need for infrastructure upkeep. Updates on its...
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Memphis gynecologic oncologist Dr Sanjeev Kumar faces conviction on multiple counts, including medical device adulteration and healthcare fraud. Prosecutors allege he performed unnecessary procedures using improperly reprocessed single-use devices on thousands of patients, billing millions to Medicare and Medicaid. Dr Kumar maintains his innocence,...
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Former justice minister Zbigniew Ziobro faces allegations he ran a criminal group while in governmentEurope live – latest updatesA former Polish minister who is under investigation for alleged abuse of power during his time in the conservative-nationalist Law and Justice (PiS) government has been granted political asylum in Hungary.Zbigniew...
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Country follows Indonesia in restricting access after global outcry over X's AI toolMalaysia has become the second country to temporarily block access to Elon Musk's Grok after a global outcry over the AI tool and its ability to produce fake, sexualised images.Malaysia said it would restrict access to Grok until effective safeguards were...
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Leftwing leader rallies his supporters as US president accuses him of drug trafficking and threatens military actionA leftwing South American firebrand calls for his followers to rally in public squares nationwide to defend his country's sovereignty and decry verbal attacks from Donald Trump. The US president accuses the leader of personally...
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Internet blackout hampering efforts to verify if violent crackdown has blunted movement's momentumIran crisis live – latest updatesIran's foreign minister has claimed the situation in the country has "come under total control” as authorities carry out a brutal crackdown against the nationwide protest movement.Abbas Araghchi made the comments to...
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Health minister Nina Warken says Robert F Kennedy Jr's assertions that German doctors are facing legal action are unfoundedThe German government has sharply rejected claims by the US health secretary, Robert F Kennedy Jr, that doctors in Germany have faced legal action for issuing vaccine and mask exemptions during the Covid-19 pandemic."The...
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Canada's PM seeks to smooth over past ructions in relationship with China as trade war takes its tollDuring the final stretch of Canada's spring election campaign, Mark Carney told a debate audience that China was the country's "biggest geopolitical risk”. He pointed to its attempts to meddle in elections and its recent efforts to disrupt...
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China has responded to U.S. President Trump's desire to acquire Greenland, asserting that its Arctic activities are lawful and aimed at regional peace. Beijing stated that the U.S. should not use other nations as a pretext for its own interests. Greenland and Denmark have reiterated that the territory's future rests with its people, with Danish...
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Skywatchers in Qatar witnessed the International Space Station (ISS) streak across the evening sky on January 11, 2026. Visible to the naked eye for about six minutes after sunset, the fast-moving, bright light captivated observers and sparked widespread sharing on social media, offering a tangible connection to human achievement in space.
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Oman has implemented a significant policy prohibiting expatriates from over 200 professions, including management and hospitality roles, as part of its "Omanisation" drive. This move aims to prioritise Omani nationals for employment, impacting foreign residents, businesses and the tourism sector. The government emphasises training initiatives to...
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