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Five elite wingsuit athletes from XDubai executed a daring precision flight around the world's tallest hotel, Ciel Dubai Marina, reaching speeds over 200 km/h. The stunt, including a pass through the "eye of the needle," celebrated the hotel's grand opening and highlighted Dubai's strategy of fusing tourism, bold design and sky-high experiences.
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Dubai Mall's Fashion Avenue welcomes Daniel's Room, a unique concept by artist Daniel Arsham. This space artfully blends specialty coffee, exclusive desserts and contemporary art, offering an immersive experience. More than a café, it is a cultural destination where design, objects and culinary delights intersect, inviting visitors to linger and...
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The world faces a dangerous new phase as the last US-Russia nuclear arms treaty, New START, is set to expire this week without a replacement. Russia warned of increased risks, noting its proposal for a one-year extension received no formal response from Washington.
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Josh MacAlister issues warning as government launches £88m 'call to arms' to recruit 10,000 new foster carersPrivate providers of child social care in England will be pushed out of the system if they are found to be profiteering, the children's minister has said.Josh MacAlister, who is in charge of overhauling the care system for children, also...
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Data comes as government prepares to publish plans to overhaul Send system in EnglandOne in six autistic pupils have not been to school at all since the start of this academic year, according to a new survey which found that mental health issues were often behind high levels of school absence.Nearly half (45%) of the parents and children who...
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'Mid-career' females also being sidelined by rigid hiring processes, says City of London CorporationWomen working in tech and financial services are at greater risk of losing their jobs to increased use of AI and automation than their male peers, according to a report that found experienced females were also being sidelined as a result of "rigid...
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Report to tackle courts' backlog also recommends new criminal justice adviser to oversee courts, prisons and policingA new post of prime minister's criminal justice adviser and the widespread use of remote hearings are among the recommendations of a government-commissioned independent review on tackling the courts' backlog in England and Wales.The...
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Netflix film revisits evidence that led to Letby's conviction and hears from expert who says his research was misusedShortly after Lucy Letby was sentenced to 15 whole-life terms for murdering seven infants and attempting to murder seven others between June 2015 and June 2016 – a conviction that made her Britain's worst ever child serial killer...
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Cameron Murphy, one of three MLCs to rally next week, says 'we should not be welcoming to Australia the head of a state engaged in an ongoing genocide'Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastNSW Labor backbenchers have vowed to attend a Sydney protest against a visit by...
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The 27-year-old died after reportedly collapsing while skiing with friends near a Niseko ski reportGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA 27-year-old Melbourne man has died at a ski resort in Japan, days after the death of Queensland snowboarder Brooke Day.The man collapsed and suffered a heart attack while skiing with six...
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MP also tells Guardian Australia's Full Story podcast he backs peaceful protests against country's actions in GazaFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastLabor MP Ed Husic has "deep concerns” about the impending visit of Israel's president, Isaac Herzog, saying it is hard to...
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Follow today's news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastTwo-thirds of homeless youth unable to access housing services: reportApproximately 40,000 15- to 24-year-olds have nowhere to live in Australia each year, with only 3.1% accessing long-term housing, according to a new report from the Home Time Youth coalition....
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Luke and Brent Ganger, Renee Good's brothers, spoke lovingly of their sister during a public forum hosted by U.S. Congressional Democrats to discuss the use of force by federal agents carrying out the Trump administration's immigration crackdown. Good, a 37-year-old mother of three, was fatally shot last month by an ICE agent in Minneapolis.
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Saif al-Islam Gaddafi, son of the former Libyan leader, has been killed at the age of 53 in Zintan, Libya. Masked gunmen reportedly assassinated him in his home, prompting an investigation by Libyan authorities. Gaddafi's son was once considered a successor to his father's regime and faced charges from the ICC.
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A US F-35C fighter jet shot down an Iranian drone approaching an American aircraft carrier, escalating tensions. This incident occurred just as Iran's president signaled a willingness for negotiations with the US. Despite the drone downing, planned diplomatic talks in Turkey are reportedly still scheduled.
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China is employing a 'salami slicing' strategy, taking incremental steps across military, economic, and technological domains to alter realities without triggering conflict. This 'gray zone' approach, evident in the South China Sea and beyond, bypasses international law and exploits rivals' hesitation. The cumulative effect creates new facts on the...
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Pakistan has been invited to crucial talks in Turkey between Iran and the US, aimed at de-escalating regional tensions. Several other regional powers, including Saudi Arabia and Qatar, are also expected to attend. The discussions are anticipated to focus on Iran's nuclear program, with both sides expressing cautious optimism for a deal, though Iran...
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Elon Musk has fiercely criticized Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez's proposal to ban social media for children under 16. Sanchez aims to protect minors from online harms, likening the digital space to a "wild west." This move aligns with a broader European trend towards stricter tech regulations for young users.
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No Republicans attended hearing with brothers of Renee Good and three US citizens shot and detained by federal agentsDemocrats on Capitol Hill offered apologies and promises of accountability on Tuesday amid often harrowing testimony from people who had experienced violent encounters with federal agents engaged in Donald Trump's immigration...
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Miran, set to continue as Federal Reserve governor until Jerome Powell successor is confirmed, to leave CEA post Federal Reserve governor Stephen Miran has resigned from his position as chair of the White House's council of economic advisers, fulfilling a pledge he made to the Senate as his assignment at the central bank becomes...
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Lawyers for accused Tyler Robinson urge removal because prosecutor's daughter attended rally where Kirk was killedA Utah prosecutor involved in the case against Tyler Robinson, the alleged killer of the rightwing activist Charlie Kirk, denied allegations of a conflict of interest in the case during a hearing on Tuesday.Robinson's attorneys have...
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This live blog is now closed.Trump news at a glance: Democrats sound alarm after president mulls election takeoverTulsi Gabbard running solo 2020 election inquiryTrump suggests Republicans should 'take over' electionsDonald Trump has continued to sow doubt in the election system. While appearing on former deputy FBI director Dan Bongino's podcast...
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Shahed-139 said to have approached USS Abraham Lincoln 'with unclear intent' in lead-up to expected US-Iran talks on Tehran's nuclear programmeThe US military says it shot down an Iranian drone that "aggressively” approached the Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier in the Arabian Sea.The Iranian Shahed-139 drone was flying toward the carrier "with...
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Prosecutors' announcement comes amid a hardening of European attitudes to social media firmsProsecutors have raided the French headquarters of Elon Musk's social media platform X and summoned the tech billionaire and the company's former chief executive for questioning as part of an investigation into alleged cybercrime."A search is under way by...
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'What have I done?' thought Joanne Appelbee as she waited for rescue with her two other children in rough seas off Western AustraliaFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastJoanne Appelbee says asking her 13-year-old son Austin to swim four hours through dangerous waters to get...
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About 20 countries including G7 states in talks on rare earths including calls for US to guarantee minimum priceMinisters from the US, EU, UK, Japan, Australia and New Zealand will meet in Washington this week to discuss a strategic alliance over critical minerals.The summit is being seen as a step to repair transatlantic ties fractured by a year...
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Prediction markets allow you to put money on everything from the US attacking Iran to Jesus returning. Saahil Desai explains their dizzying riseIn the early hours of 3 January, Donald Trump ordered a surprise attack on the Venezuelan capital, Caracas, to kidnap the country's leader, Nicolás Maduro. Millions of Venezuelans' lives were thrown into...
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Rights group says growing authoritarianism and abuses in US, Russia and China threaten global rules-based orderThe world is in a "democratic recession” with almost three-quarters of the global population now living under autocratic rulers – levels not seen since the 1980s, according to a new report.The system underpinning human rights was "in...
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One Nation says it will 'contest every seat' in March state election, with newest recruit Cory Bernardi among the former Liberals in playGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe crowd, clad in orange One Nation T-shirts and flying Australian flags, appear certain they're in the winners' circle, with cries of "prime minister”...
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Saif al-Islam Gaddafi, once seen as Libya's Western-friendly reformer and heir apparent, has been killed in a direct confrontation after gunmen stormed his home. He played a key role in his father's regime, later becoming a divisive figure during the 2011 uprising. After years of detention and a death sentence, he resurfaced seeking the...
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A viral Kick stream showed Clavicular's girlfriend Violet fighting with TikTok star Jenny Popach after a heated argument. The issue began when Violet believed Jenny was flirting with Clavicular on camera. The moment spread fast on X. Clavicular later said he did not understand how the fight even started.
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Twitch CEO Dan Clancy is launching the platform's first podcast, "Let's Chat," with NFL star Cam Skattebo as the inaugural guest. The live show, airing tomorrow, February 4, 2026, will explore how live streaming shapes online culture and creator stories. This initiative aims to foster deeper connections within the Twitch community, featuring...
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Pedro Sánchez says urgent action needed to protect children from 'digital wild west', drawing anger from owner of XSpain has proposed a ban on social media use by teenagers as attitudes hardened in Europe against the technology, drawing personal insults against the prime minister from Elon Musk.The government is preparing a series of measures...
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Richard Marles has decided to sell more than 60 properties, including Victoria Barracks in Sydney, Melbourne and BrisbaneFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe federal government will sell off $3bn in defence properties around the country, after a major audit of land...
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French prosecutors raided the Paris offices of social media platform X on Tuesday as part of a preliminary investigation into allegations that include spreading child sexual abuse images and deepfakes. They have also summoned X's billionaire owner Elon Musk for questioning.
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Search and rescue operation involving boats, helicopter and divers under way off the eastern Aegean island of ChiosA collision between a speedboat carrying migrants and a Greek coastguard patrol vessel off the eastern Aegean island of Chios has killed at least 14 people, the coastguard said.A search and rescue operation involving four patrol...
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New services will move children under nine with mild developmental delays and autism off the NDIS. Here's what you need to knowGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe Albanese government has unveiled the model for its new program to move children under nine years old with mild developmental delays and autism off the National...
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Leaders had been trading hostile remarks for months but Gustavo Petro's visit ended with warm words from US counterpartAfter months of trading insults – from "sick man” and "drug trafficking leader” on one side, to "accomplice to genocide” with a "senile brain” on the other – the first meeting between Donald Trump and Gustavo Petro...
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A U.S. navy fighter jet shot down an Iranian drone that was approaching the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln in the Arabian Sea, U.S. Central Command said Tuesday, threatening to ramp up tensions as the Trump administration warns of possible military action to get Iran to the negotiating table.
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Gaming star OpTic Scump, real name Seth Abner, and his wife Isabelle joyfully welcomed their first child, baby boy Jack Jordan Abner, on January 29, 2026. The couple, married since 2023, shared their excitement with fans, who have flooded social media with congratulations. This marks a significant new chapter for the popular streamer and his...
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Up to 350,000 Haitians legally live and work in the US due to being granted temporary protected statusA federal judge has blocked the Trump administration from stripping temporary protected status from up to 350,000 Haitians, a status that allows them to legally live and work in the United States amid the turmoil in their homeland.Judge Ana Reyes...
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Far-right leader was barred for five years after being found guilty of extensive fake jobs scam at European parliamentFrench state prosecutors have asked appeal court judges to maintain a five-year election ban on the far-right leader Marine Le Pen for embezzlement of European parliament funds in a fake jobs scandal.If the judges decide to grant...
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Australians for Prosperity received most of its funding last financial year from Coal Australia, according to disclosures made to the Australian Electoral CommissionFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA campaign group that attacked Labor, the Greens and teal independent...
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Online streamer Dinah promoted Rainbet to her 820,000 followers, despite the regulator warning 'significant penalties' were at stakeFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastMeta failed to act on nearly a dozen reports against an Australian influencer with more than 800,000...
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The RBA's widely anticipated decision marks the end of the shortest rate-cutting cycle in the reserve's modern history, hitting mortgagees hardFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAs the Reserve Bank of Australia lifted the official interest rate on Tuesday, one regional...
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Premier says code of conduct is 'not an attack on freedom of speech … or concern about Palestinians and innocent civilians in Gaza'Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastNew hate speech guidelines under which school staff could be more easily sacked for comments in and...
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