Thousands in Ireland still without power after Storm Éowyn, as more wild weather wallops UK, France – The Associated Press

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  1. Thousands in Ireland still without power after Storm Éowyn, as more wild weather wallops UK, France  The Associated Press
  2. Emergency response hubs to be set up in worst hit areas  RTÉ News
  3. Ireland weather: 100,000 could be without power until February due to Storm Éowyn damage  The Irish Times
  4. 'The damage is extensive': 278,000 remain without electricity while 94,000 are without broadband  TheJournal.ie
  5. Humanitarian Assistance Scheme available to Longford households directly affected by Storm Éowyn  Longford Live
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From Doge to Smoge, Peter Dutton’s Coalition is an eerie echo of Trump (and Musk’s) America

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Dutton’s cabinet reshuffle added the shadow minister of government efficiency role to Jacinta Nampijinpa Price’s position – but it sounds a bit familiar

On 22 January, Gina Rinehart said: “If we are sensible, we should set up a Doge [Department of Government Efficiency] immediately, reduce government waste, gov­ernment tape and regulations.”

Mere days later, on 25 January, Peter Dutton appointed Jacinta Nampijinpa Price as the shadow minister for government efficiency (Smoge?), describing her new job as to cut “wasteful spending”.

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Where can Labor turn for ideas on how to win the Australian election? How about Mexico?

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The ALP could follow the Mexican example where an incumbent won an election in a cost-of-living crisis by combining radical policies with symbolic measures

Last year, as an anti-incumbent wave swept the globe, Mexico’s ruling leftwing Morena party recorded a landslide victory.

Those who study Latin American politics say the result offers lessons for Australia’s Labor government in its quest to buck the global trend and retain power at this year’s general election.

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About 70 people killed in attack on hospital in Sudan’s Darfur region, WHO chief says – The Associated Press

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  1. About 70 people killed in attack on hospital in Sudan’s Darfur region, WHO chief says  The Associated Press
  2. WHO chief urges end to attacks on Sudan health care after 70 killed in drone strike  NBC News
  3. Dozens killed in drone attack on hospital in Sudan’s Darfur  Al Jazeera English
  4. 70+ dead in renewed North Darfur hospital bombing  Dabanga Radio TV Online (English)
  5. Sudanese troops, allied groups repel RSF attack on El Fasher  Sudan Tribune
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South Korea’s president charged with insurrection over declaration of martial law – CNN

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  1. South Korea’s president charged with insurrection over declaration of martial law  CNN
  2. South Korea’s President Yoon Is Indicted  The New York Times
  3. South Korea's Yoon Suk Yeol indicted over martial law attempt  BBC.com
  4. South Korean president indicted on insurrection charges after martial law declaration  ABC News
  5. South Korea’s Yoon Suk Yeol denies ordering troops to ‘drag out’ lawmakers  The Guardian
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