- Germany: Mass protests after far-right AfD helps CDU/CSU DW (English)
- German party could rely on far-right again for immigration vote BBC.com
- German parliament rejects opposition migration bill backed by far-right AfD Al Jazeera English
- Germany’s Merz breaks far-right taboo, prompts backlash from Merkel The Washington Post
- German lawmakers reject contentious immigration law DW (English)
Nearly half of Danes see US as threat and 78% oppose Greenland sale, poll shows
Exclusive: More Danish people regard US as a threat than see North Korea or Iran as danger
Almost half of Danish people now consider the US to be a considerable threat to their country and the overwhelming majority oppose Greenland leaving to become part of the US, new polling has found.
The research by YouGov, shared exclusively with the Guardian, comes after weeks of tension between Denmark, Greenland and the US over Donald Trump’s repeated assertions that he plans to take control of the autonomous territory, which is part of the Danish kingdom.
Continue reading...Black boxes found as officials examine staffing shortage in DC plane crash
The collision between a passenger plane and a military helicopter is suspected to have killed all 67 onboard.
Conspiracies, espionage, an enemies list: Takeaways from a wild day of confirmation hearings – The Associated Press
- Conspiracies, espionage, an enemies list: Takeaways from a wild day of confirmation hearings The Associated Press
- Five Takeaways from Tulsi Gabbard and Kash Patel hearings BBC.com
- Trump’s Cabinet nominees face sharpest bipartisan grilling to date and other takeaways from Thursday’s confirmation hearings CNN
- 5 key takeaways from Senate confirmation hearings for RFK Jr., Kash Patel, Tulsi Gabbard NBC News
- Donald Trump’s Cabinet of Revenge The New Yorker
Palestinian born after father was jailed hugs him for first time
There were jubilant scenes in the West Bank, as more Palestinians were released from Israeli jails under the ceasefire deal.
Hamas Turns Hostage Releases Into a Humiliating Spectacle for Israel – The Wall Street Journal
- Hamas Turns Hostage Releases Into a Humiliating Spectacle for Israel The Wall Street Journal
- January 30, 2025: Eight hostages freed from Gaza amid chaotic scenes as Palestinian prisoners released CNN
- Palestinians Gather in West Bank to Welcome Prisoners Released by Israel The New York Times
- Netanyahu furious about chaotic handover of Israeli hostages from Hamas Fox News
- LIVE: Israel’s release of 110 Palestinians celebrated in Gaza, West Bank Al Jazeera English
Iran Is Funding Hezbollah via Suitcases Stuffed With Cash, Israel Warns – The Wall Street Journal
- Iran Is Funding Hezbollah via Suitcases Stuffed With Cash, Israel Warns The Wall Street Journal
- Lebanon reports 15 new Israeli breaches of ceasefire Anadolu Agency | English
- Statement from the ADC on Israel’s Ongoing Violation of the Gaza and Lebanon Ceasefires American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee
- Tehran blasts Israeli occupation of south Lebanon Tehran Times
- Spotlight on Iran and the Shiite Axis (January 22-29, 2025) Intelligence & Terrorism Information Center
Europe should have grown up a long time ago — now with Trump there’s no choice – POLITICO Europe
- Europe should have grown up a long time ago — now with Trump there’s no choice POLITICO Europe
- The Guardian view on the EU and Trump: unity is strength | Editorial The Guardian
- Europe’s Four Different Ways of Handling Trump Foreign Policy
- Trump Threats Risk Stretching Europe’s Fragile Unity to Breaking Point Bloomberg
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Trump repeats tariffs threat to dissuade BRICS nations from replacing US dollar – Reuters
- Trump repeats tariffs threat to dissuade BRICS nations from replacing US dollar Reuters
- "Go Find Another Sucker Nation": Trump Warns BRICS Against Dollar Move NDTV
- Trump renews tariff threat to BRICS countries: ‘Nations trying to replace Dollar will…’ The Indian Express
- Trump tariff threats and what it means for Indo-US trade ties, explained Hindustan Times
- 'Can go find another sucker nation': Trump's warning to Brics on replacing US dollar The Times of India
Singapore’s anti-scam law sparks debate about paternalistic governance
The city-state has granted authorities powers to freeze bank accounts to protect suspected scam victims from themselves.
Doomsday Clock Moves to 89 Seconds From Midnight, The Closest Ever – ScienceAlert
- Doomsday Clock Moves to 89 Seconds From Midnight, The Closest Ever ScienceAlert
- Doomsday Clock 2025: Scientists set new time CNN
- The Doomsday Clock has never been closer to metaphorical midnight. What does it mean? NPR
- 'Sleepwalking into nuclear disaster': The 'Doomsday Clock' ticks forward USA TODAY
- The Doomsday Clock is running out of time Vox.com
Uganda announces Ebola outbreak after one patient dies – The Washington Post
- Uganda announces Ebola outbreak after one patient dies The Washington Post
- Uganda confirms deadly outbreak of Sudan Ebola virus University of Minnesota Twin Cities
- WHO accelerates efforts to support response to Sudan virus disease outbreak in Uganda WHO | Regional Office for Africa
- Uganda confirms outbreak of Ebola in capital Kampala, one dead Reuters
- Hospital nurse in Uganda dies in country’s first Ebola outbreak in 2 years The Associated Press
For India budget, tightrope walk between creating jobs and gov’t deficit
Growth is slowing but there is 'no room for fiscal leniency' if India is to meet fiscal deficit targets, economists say.
Combative Trump blames diversity policies after air tragedy
The president started his White House news conference as "consoler-in-chief" but then pivoted into unevidenced political blame, writes the BBC's Anthony Zurcher.
Australia news live: youth vaping rates plummet after law reform; police alert 5000 Australians targeted by overseas romance scam
The federal health minister cited data showing vape use among young Australians has significantly reduced meaning new laws are working. Follow today’s news live
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Cyclone threat looms in northern Australia as drenched region braces for yet more rain
North Queensland is on cyclone watch with three tropical lows given a chance of developing in the coming days, bringing heavy rain that has flooded roads and homes.
Continue reading...Man who staged Quran burning protests in Sweden shot dead, authorities say – CNN
- Man who staged Quran burning protests in Sweden shot dead, authorities say CNN
- Man who burned Quran 'shot dead in Sweden' BBC.com
- Man Who Burned Qurans in Sweden Shot Dead During TikTok Livestream The Wall Street Journal
- Swedish PM says shooting of anti-Islam campaigner may be linked to foreign power Reuters
- Iraqi at center of Quran burnings in Sweden shot dead before court verdict The Washington Post
Fatah terrorist Zakaria Zubeidi released with 109 Palestinian prisoners – The Jerusalem Post
- Fatah terrorist Zakaria Zubeidi released with 109 Palestinian prisoners The Jerusalem Post
- LIVE: Israel to release 90 Palestinians, 3 captives to be freed in Gaza Al Jazeera English
- Crowds greet militant leader Zakaria Zubeidi among prisoners released in Ramallah The Guardian
- Prominent Palestinian prisoner freed in Gaza deal unable to return to embattled hometown Reuters
- Zakaria Zubeidi among terrorists to get heroes’ welcome as Israel frees 110 prisoners The Times of Israel
Five key impacts of Brexit five years on – BBC.com
- Five key impacts of Brexit five years on BBC.com
- 5 years after Britain left the EU, the full impact of Brexit is still emerging The Associated Press
- Norfolk businesses reflect on backing Brexit BBC.com
- Entre Nous - Five years on: Brexit regrets? Cancelled trips? FRANCE 24 English
- Number of Britons who think Brexit was right decision hits new low - YouGov poll The Independent
New Orleans archbishop fires food bank leaders for refusing to fund abuse settlement
Bankrupt Roman Catholic archdiocese replaced members at church-affiliated non-profit over $16m dispute
The archbishop of New Orleans’ bankrupt Roman Catholic archdiocese on Thursday abruptly fired and replaced top leaders at a church-affiliated food bank, with those dismissed saying it was because the non-profit refused to contribute to paying survivors of child sexual abuse by clergymen.
The ousted members of Second Harvest’s board of directors say the changes “follow months of increasingly aggressive pressure placed on Second Harvest to contribute as much as $16m toward helping to resolve victims’ claims related to the church’s sexual abuse-related bankruptcy”, which has been pending since May 2020.
Continue reading...The ‘speedo’ beats the Worm as commercial TV catches federal election fever | The Weekly Beast
Seven reveals its latest psephological device as the network makes an early start on election coverage. Plus: Daily Telegraph’s tiny correction for big maths fail
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The date for the federal election has not been set but that hasn’t stopped the Seven network from unveiling its Election Needle, a gimmick resembling a car’s speedometer which they say will predict whether Anthony Albanese or Peter Dutton is winning the election.
The network that brought you the “Screen of Dreams” and “The Panic Station” during the 2022 race between Scott Morrison and Albanese rolled out the Election Needle’s first prediction this week.
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