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Trump vaunted his administration's economic and immigration policies, and took jabs at perceived opponents, former president Joe Biden, U.S. congress member Ilhan Omar — and addressed Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney directly, calling him "Mark" and saying Canada "lives because of the United States. Remember that, Mark, the next time you make...
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Many Greenlanders remain uneasy after President Donald Trump withdrew his threat to impose new tariffs on European nations and announced a "framework” of a NATO deal on the territory, which he promises will be a great deal for everybody. NBC News' Ellison Barber spoke with Greenlanders about their reactions and concerns regarding Greenland's...
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A devastating landslide at a New Zealand campsite has left several people missing. Emergency crews are searching through debris after the slip swept through campervans and tents. Difficult conditions and unstable ground are hampering rescue efforts as authorities work to account for everyone.
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Superintendent says Liam Ramos and his father were taken into custody while in their driveway and sent to TexasUS Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detained a five-year-old Minnesota boy on Tuesday as he returned home from school and transported him and his father to a Texas detention center, according to school officials.Liam Ramos, a...
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US president claims 'framework' of agreement in the works after 'very productive' meeting with Nato secretary generalTrump news at a glance: at Davos, president rambles, backs down and touts 'future deal' on GreenlandDonald Trump has walked back his threat to impose sweeping US tariffs on eight European countries, claiming he had agreed "the...
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Woman who's eight months pregnant sent to Colombia by ICE, despite belated court order to keep her out of the airA 21-year-old woman who is eight months pregnant and in a state of medical distress was deported Wednesday afternoon, a human rights attorney said, despite a court order, issued too late, to keep her out of the air."We are trying to get...
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UK had highest relative increase of five countries in study, with 20-fold rise in proportion of women over 25 using itThe proportion of people in the UK on attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) medication has tripled in the past decade, with a 20-fold increase among women aged 25 and over, a study shows.Researchers led by the University...
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RNIB research uncovers high anxiety around rail travel with some having fallen into gaps or been trapped in doors'It was a very lucky escape': blind man who fell on to tracks calls for rail travel improvementsFour in five blind and partially sighted people in the UK have struggled to cross the gap between trains and station platforms, according to...
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Culture secretary says national institutions will receive £600m but they must extend influence outside LondonLondon-based museums need to ensure they reach every part of the country, according to Lisa Nandy, the culture secretary, who on Wednesday announced a landmark £1.5bn funding package for the arts meant to restore national pride.National...
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Commons will now have to consider Tory-led amendment, which is likely to be supported by Labour MPsAs a parent – and a Conservative – I know that banning social media for under-16s is the right thing to doThe House of Lords has voted decisively for a ban on social media for under-16s in a move that puts pressure on Keir Starmer to bring in...
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One Greenlandic member of Denmark's parliament says the military alliance has no mandate to negotiate anything about the Arctic island's sovereignty or mineral rightsTrump walks back Greenland tariffs threat, citing vague 'deal' over territoryTrump news at a glance: at Davos, president rambles, backs down and touts 'future deal' on GreenlandHouse...
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IFG says proposed plans, which will slash the number of jury trials, will produce 'marginal gains' of less than 2% time savedDavid Lammy's plans to introduce judge-only criminal trials in England and Wales will save less than 2% of time in crown courts, the Institute for Government (IFG) has said.In a report that casts doubt on the ability of the...
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US president tells business and political leaders in Davos his country needs ownership to defend 'unsecured island'Trump news at a glance: at Davos, president rambles, backs down and touts 'future deal' on GreenlandDonald Trump has stepped up his demand to annex Greenland but said the US would not use force to seize it during a rambling,...
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Nato chief Mark Rutte says there is 'a lot of work to be done', as some Danish MPs voice concern at Greenland apparently being sidelined in US president's talks Donald Trump's announcement of a "framework of a future deal” that would settle the issue of Greenland after weeks of escalating threats has been met with profound scepticism from people...
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One offshore e-casino posted Instagram promotion featuring AO logo despite no affiliation with tournamentFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastOffshore gambling operators are using the Australian Open to promote their illegal services, sparking calls for sweeping bans on the...
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President's anti-Somalia tirade and insults to European leaders were in line with aide Stephen Miller's worldviewDonald Trump turned up in Davos wielding an insult bazooka. He mocked Emmanuel Macron's aviator sunglasses, chided Mark Carney ("Canada lives because of the United States”), asserted that the Swiss are "only good because of us” and...
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Follow updates liveLiberal MPs say Ley's leadership badly weakened after Nationals quit 'untenable' CoalitionGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastNationals senator Bridget McKenzie said she hopes the Coalition is not broken, but said that is "up to Sussan Ley” now.McKenzie spoke to ABC News this morning, just before party...
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Archaeologists say stencil painted with ochre in limestone cave on Muna Island was created at least 67,800 years agoThe faded outline of a hand on a cave wall in Indonesia may be the world's oldest known rock art, according to archaeologists who say it was created at least 67,800 years ago.The ancient hand stencil was discovered in a limestone cave...
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Prime minister's reported trip follows approval by UK government for Beijing to build new embassy in LondonUK politics live – latest updatesDavos live – latest updatesKeir Starmer will reportedly visit China next week after controversial plans for Beijing to build a vast embassy in London were approved by his government.The UK prime minster...
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Reporters Without Borders said the ruling against the 26-year-old journalist showed a 'blatant disregard for press freedom' in the Southeast Asian nationA young Filipino journalist who spent nearly six years in a crowded provincial prison was found guilty of terror financing on Thursday, in a case rights groups and a UN rapporteur labelled a...
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US president singles out Mark Carney day after prime minister warned world is undergoing geopolitical 'rupture'Trump news at a glance: at Davos, president rambles, backs down and touts 'future deal' on GreenlandDonald Trump has said Canada should be "grateful” for the "freebies” it gets from the US, a day after its prime minister, Mark Carney,...
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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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Treasurer joins former PM Malcom Turnbull in praising Mark Carney's comments at the World Economic Forum gathering in DavosFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastJim Chalmers has described the Canadian prime minister's passionate denunciation of Donald Trump's assault on the...
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Texas Republican AG candidate Aaron Reitz faced backlash for a social media post comparing Texas counties to Indian cities, sparking accusations of targeting a specific community. A Community Note highlighted a major donor, a Pakistani-American doctor indicted in a healthcare fraud case, raising questions about Reitz's campaign funding and alleged...
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President Trump marked the first year of his return to power by posting private text messages between him and other world leaders, mocking critics of his plan to take control of Greenland, and then heading overseas to negotiate with those critics face-to-face. Ed O'Keefe has more.
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Former Men at Work frontman, who was born in Scotland and emigrated to Australia, tells anti-immigration protestors, 'Go write your own song, leave mine alone'Get our weekend culture and lifestyle emailFormer Men at Work frontman Colin Hay has disavowed the use of the band's 80s anthem Down Under by Australian anti-immigration protesters, saying...
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Survey by organisation, which is led by former Liberal senator Mathias Cormann, says economy is 'now normalising', after post-pandemic struggleFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe OECD has called on the government to broaden the GST, do more to reduce greenhouse...
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Statues commemorating Australia's colonial history have been targets for vandalism in Melbourne as 26 January approachesFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastTwo monuments to colonial Australia have been vandalised in Melbourne's Flagstaff gardens overnight.Police said they...
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Popular Twitch streamer Cinna has revealed earning a remarkable $500,000 in a year, solidifying her status as a top earner. Her income, derived from subscriptions, ads, and sponsorships, fuels her dream of buying her sister a house. With a dedicated following and consistent streaming, Cinna exemplifies the success potential for mid-tier creators...
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Candace Owens and Dave Rubin are locked in a public dispute after Rubin claimed Owens once said she hated Charlie Kirk. Owens denied the claim, calling it "sheer fiction.” She then shared reasons for cutting ties with Rubin, making serious accusations. Rubin has continued to criticize Owens online as the feud grows.
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IShowSpeed's Africa tour took a scary turn in Senegal when a bodyguard fell after nearly being hit by a truck. The moment went viral online. One day later, Speed hit 50 million YouTube subscribers in Nigeria. His tour across 15 countries has added millions of new fans and huge live viewership worldwide.
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Italian fashion designer Valentino Garavani has died at the age of 93. Founder of the eponymous brand, Valentino scaled the heights of haute couture, built a business empire, and introduced a new color to the fashion world, the "Valentino Red." NBC News' Chloe Melas takes a look back at his life and legacy.
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A viral video shows an eight-year-old boy, Max, crying after being called an "illegal immigrant" during a football game, despite being born in the US. His mother shared the clip to highlight the profound impact of bullying and anti-immigrant language on children, urging reflection on casual words and their lasting effects.
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Iranian state TV issued the first official death toll from recent protests, saying 3,117 people were killed. State television stated that 2,427 of the dead in the demonstrations that began Dec. 28 were civilians and security forces, but didn't elaborate on the rest. U.S.-based Human Rights Activists News Agency, which relies on a network of...
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Federal immigration officers are asserting sweeping power to forcibly enter people's homes without a judge's warrant, according to an internal Immigration and Customs Enforcement memo obtained by The Associated Press, as the Trump administration prepares to ramp up immigration enforcement in Maine.
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Chow Hang-tung, Lee Cheuk-yan and Albert Ho, who led Tiananmen Square vigils, accused of inciting subversion The national security trial of three pro-democracy activists who organised an annual memorial in Hong Kong to mark the Tiananmen Square massacre is to begin on Thursday.Chow Hang-tung, Lee Cheuk-yan and Albert Ho are charged with inciting...
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Researchers say event described as 'major tipping point' for clean energy in era of destabilised politicsWind and solar overtook fossil fuels in the European Union's power generation last year, a report has found, in a "major tipping point” for clean energy.Turbines spinning in the wind and photovoltaic panels lit up by the sun generated 30% of...
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A 70-year-old retiree, Jens Kjeldsen, stages a daily protest outside the US Consulate in Greenland, holding flags of Denmark, Greenland, and the Faroe Islands. His quiet, routine demonstration signifies resistance against President Trump's renewed interest in acquiring Greenland, emphasizing the territory's sovereignty and the right of its people...
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Analysts warn that Trump will probably demand more action from Mexico to counter drug-trafficking groupsMexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum has defended the latest transfer of 37 Mexican cartel operatives to the US as a "sovereign decision”, as her government strives to alleviate pressure from the Trump administration to do more against...
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A Republican-led U.S. House of Representatives panel on Wednesday recommended former U.S. president Bill Clinton and former secretary of state Hillary Clinton be found in contempt of Congress for refusing to testify about ties to the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, which could lead to criminal charges.
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Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard has condemned an anti-ICE protest that disrupted a worship service at Cities Church in St. Paul, Minnesota. She described the incident as "demoniac" and an attack on religious freedom, linking it to growing hostility towards faith in US politics. The Department of Justice has launched an investigation...
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A Mississippi family was stunned when Walter Williams, declared dead and sent to a funeral home, was found alive moments before embalming. The rare medical error gave the 78-year-old farmer two unexpected weeks with his family before his final death, turning a traumatic mistake into what relatives later called a brief, unforgettable miracle.
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Far-right writer Curtis Yarvin sparked outrage by using an anti-India slur while praising India's Aadhaar biometric system over the US Social Security Number. His comments, made during a debate on outdated US identity systems and modern biometrics, drew widespread condemnation for their offensive nature, overshadowing the policy discussion.
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US President Donald Trump has called off planned tariffs on European allies, citing a "framework for a future deal" concerning Greenland and the Arctic. Trump announced this on Truth Social, stating the tariffs set for February 1st would not proceed. He also previously ruled out using force to acquire the island from Denmark, demanding immediate...
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U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday said that Russian President Vladimir Putin had accepted his invitation to join Trump's Board of Peace initiative aimed at resolving global conflicts, a statement that Putin quickly countered, saying that the invitation was only under consideration.
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Judge issues temporary order after paper had sought return of Hannah Natanson's devices after 'outrageous seizure'A US judge temporarily blocked federal prosecutors on Wednesday from reviewing material seized when the FBI raided a Washington Post reporter's home.Hours earlier, the Post asked a federal court in Virginia to force the US government to...
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Those born between 1965 and 1980 own an average of $1.455m in housing and land, KPMG report findsGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastGen X households now hold the most property wealth of any generation as baby boomers downsize their homes and move more of their money into cash and retirement accounts.Once known as the...
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US military says it has transported 'IS fighters' to Iraq after Kurdish-controlled prisons and camps changed handsConcerned western officials said they were closely monitoring the deteriorating security situation in north-east Syria amid fears that Islamic State militants could re-emerge after the Kurdish defeat at the hands of the Damascus...
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Huge spike in fats, oils and grease going to Malabar treatment plant follows 2017 changes to reporting regime and reduced inspections, critics sayFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastSydney Water says up to 12,000 food businesses in the city's south-west could be illegally...
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Mitzvahs – or charitable acts – will include preparing meals for vulnerable communities while the Sydney Opera House will host a memorial serviceFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThousands of Australians are expected to perform acts of kindness on Thursday to...
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