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Officials in Colombia say that the former rebel group Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia, or FARC, is violating a 2016 peace deal with the Colombian government by failing to relinquish gold, land and other assets to fund reparations for the group’s...
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Carney warns US-led global system of governance is enduring 'a rupture' as US president flies in for showdown with European leaders over GreenlandAnalysis: 'Nostalgia is not a strategy': Mark Carney is emerging as the unflinching realist ready to tackle TrumpCanadian prime minister Mark Carney has said that the US-led global system of governance is...
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The number of small venues shrank by just nine in 2025, but more than half of them reported making no profit, while employment in the sector dropped almost 22%The number of grassroots music venues (GMV) in the UK shrank in effect by just nine in 2025, the lowest rate of annual decline since 2018.Thirty venues closed permanently between July 2024...
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In today's newsletter: Music spaces are welcoming bigger crowds again, but the industry remains fragile as rising costs and shrinking local circuits threaten the next generation of talentGood morning. The music industry has long been one of the UK's successful export stories, whether it was the British invasion of the US spearheaded...
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Bigger than forecast rise part-fuelled by hikes in air fares and food prices suggests Bank of England will keep interest rates on hold in FebruaryDavos live – latest updatesInflation in the UK has risen for the first time in five months to 3.4% in December, according to official figures, suggesting the Bank of England will hold off from making a...
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The 85-year-old bestselling author's final novel, Adam and Eve, will be published in English in OctoberBestselling novelist Jeffrey Archer has announced his next novel, Adam and Eve, will be his last, coming out 50 years after his debut was published.The 85-year-old author has sold more than 300m books around the world since his first novel, Not a...
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Anthony Albanese and Tony Burke say the laws are needed to protect Australians – particularly the Jewish communityGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe Greens have warned Labor's newly passed hate speech bill could criminalise reasonable expressions of contempt or ridicule by individuals and groups, and see critics of the...
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Liberal leader was warned entire Nationals frontbench would quit if she accepted resignations from three senatorsFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe Nationals are debating whether to quit Sussan Ley's shadow cabinet and effectively blow up the Coalition at a crisis...
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European countries now reliant on US liquified natural gas shipments, creating risk of higher bills amid recent tensionsDonald Trump has a stranglehold over EU and UK energy supply as a result of Europe swapping its dependency on Russia for reliance on the US, analysis has shown.In part due to the war in Ukraine and the imposition of sanctions on...
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This blog is now closedCoalition under threat as three Nationals senators resign from frontbench after crossing floorGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastCEO of energy company behind Eraring coal power plant says extra two years will help with 'smooth transition'Frank Calabria, the CEO of Origin energy, spoke with RN this...
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Critics expected to mount legal challenge to plans for vast complex at Royal Mint Court amid security concernsThe communities secretary, Steve Reed, has given permission for China to build a vast new embassy near the Tower of London after spy chiefs told him that the risks to UK national security could be controlled and dealt with.The decision...
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Atlas Lions face Senegal in final of Africa Cup of Nations on Sunday and Moroccan diaspora scents victoryLondon's Little Morocco is brimming with pride and anticipation. The Moroccan diaspora in North Kensington is in no doubt that on Sunday the Atlas Lions will triumph against Senegal in the final of the Africa Cup of Nations."There's not just an...
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Second Lady Usha Vance and Vice President JD Vance announced their fourth child, a baby boy, is due in late July 2026. This marks a significant moment as Usha is expected to be the first spouse of a sitting US vice president to be pregnant while serving. Read on know the names of the couple's other three children.
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Tens of thousands of Instagram users appear to have been duped by an account purporting to belong to Canadian fugitive Ryan Wedding. Instead, a CBC News analysis finds the page features content generated by AI, including images showing a helicopter, a statuette of Wedding and an autographed motorbike.
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Former prime minister Justin Trudeau and international pop star Katy Perry took their relationship to the next level, appearing together at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, on Tuesday, where Trudeau delivered a speech to the world's elite on the virtues of soft power.
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Amnesty International deeply concerned for scores of people 'walking around in search of assistance'Thousands of people, including suspected victims of human trafficking, are estimated to have been released or escaped from scam compounds across Cambodia over recent days, after growing international pressure to crackdown on the multibillion-dollar...
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Sharjah's Ruler approved 1,000 new government jobs for Emirati graduates, part of a 2,000-position initiative under the Sharjah 2026 budget. A "fast-track" training program with a AED 6,000 monthly allowance will launch in February 2026 for key specializations, ensuring a direct path to employment for the emirate's youth.
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US Vice President JD Vance and his wife Usha Vance are expecting their fourth child, a baby boy due in July 2026. This news marks a historic moment as Usha becomes the first spouse of a sitting VP to be pregnant in office. Their journey from Yale Law School to public life highlights a strong partnership and commitment to family.
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At the World Economic Forum, European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen referenced the 1971 "Nixon shock" to urge Europe to leverage current geopolitical disruptions as a catalyst for change. She highlighted the event's lesson on reducing dependency on foreign currencies, advocating for a new form of European strategic autonomy.
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Fifty outstanding female students in Dubai are being rewarded for their academic dedication with a sponsored family Umrah trip. This initiative by the Islamic Affairs and Charitable Activities Department celebrates their hard work and fosters family bonding, aligning with the UAE's "Year of the Family 2026" vision.
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Regime appears to have turned to digital currency issued by Tether in the face of sanctionsIran's central bank appears to have been using vast quantities of a cryptocurrency championed by Nigel Farage, according to a new report.Elliptic, a crypto analytics company, said it had traced at least $507m (£377m) of cryptocurrency issued by Tether – a...
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Aldi triumphed in the consumer watchdog's laundry showdown, while some name brands failed to come out in the washGet our weekend culture and lifestyle emailThe cheapest laundry stain removal spray from a major Australian supermarket is also one of the best-performing products in the field, according to a product test by consumer advocacy group...
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Gelsenkirchen savings bank was raided over Christmas by criminals who used huge drill to access vaultFaqir Malyar, a carpet trader from the western German city of Gelsenkirchen, was on his way to visit one of his customers during the Christmas holidays when he heard news on the radio of an astonishing bank heist. Thieves had drilled a hole in the...
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Iran's military issued a stark warning to Washington, threatening to "set fire to their world" if any action is taken against Supreme Leader Khamenei, following President Trump's call for regime change. The escalating tensions come amid violent crackdowns on protests triggered by economic woes, with thousands reportedly killed.
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Air Force One, carrying President Trump, made an unexpected return to Joint Base Andrews due to a minor electrical issue mid-flight. The President and his team will board a different aircraft to continue their journey to Davos for the World Economic Forum. The White House confirmed the decision was made out of an abundance of caution.
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United States President Donald Trump on Tuesday said America would wipe out Iran if the Islamic nation assassinates him. Trump's remark came hours after Iran warned him not to take any action against the country's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Trump had previously said he's given his advisors instructions to obliterate Iran if the country...
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Exclusive: Girl had to agree to remove Club Deportivo Palestino shirt before being let into Allianz Stadium on Sunday nightFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA teenager wearing a football jersey containing the Palestinian flag was refused entry to an A-League match at...
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State environmental regulator says Valhalla project, set to drill up to 20 gas wells in Canning basin, can proceed subject to conditionsFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA controversial fracking proposal in Western Australia's Kimberley region has been recommended for...
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Coroner to examine if 19-year-old drowned off Australian tourist island or was killed by wild dingoes"I'm 18, and you can't stop me!” Piper James told her father before she set off backpacking on the other side of the Pacific Ocean – but the young Canadian woman's trip to Australia ended in tragedy and trauma.Early on Monday, the...
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This live blog is now closed. You can read our latest news reports here:'You'll find out': Trump refuses to say how far he would go to seize GreenlandEurope condemns Trump's 'new colonialism' as Greenland crisis growsAnd Davos looks like the place to be this week, with Trump now declaring that after his call with Nato's Rutte he will have "a...
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Cost of living likely to dominate the agenda ahead of 7 November poll as centre-right National party battles to retain power The prime minister, Christopher Luxon, has announced New Zealand's next general election will be held on 7 November, kickstarting a campaign cycle that could become one of the country's most contested in years.On Wednesday,...
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Email sent to diplomats by state department office's new boss is labelled 'racist' after dismissing Africa as a priorityUS diplomats have been encouraged to "unabashedly and aggressively” remind African governments about the "generosity” of the American people, according to a leaked email sent to staff in the US state department's Bureau of...
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Nasa astronaut Sunita Williams has retired after 27 years. She completed three missions on the International Space Station and set records for spacewalks and time in orbit. Williams' career included space shuttle flights and a recent test flight on Boeing's Starliner. Her contributions pave the way for future space exploration.
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Global leaders at the World Economic Forum expressed alarm over President Trump's Greenland ambitions and trade policies, warning of a return to colonial-era power politics. French president Macron decried a "new colonial approach" and a "world without rules," while California Governor Newsom urged allies to show more spine.
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French President Macron firmly pushed back against US President Trump's social media leak of private conversations, asserting Europe's refusal to be intimidated. Speaking at Davos, Macron declared France and Europe would not accept the "law of the strongest" and would defend sovereignty and the rule of law, preferring respect over bullies, even...
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