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BBC seeks dismissal of $10bn Trump lawsuit over Panorama fight like hell clip
The Guardian - 13 Jan 2026 05:10
Broadcasters submission calls on Florida court to throw out defamation case where US president is suing over editing of 6 January 2021 speechThe BBC will take legal steps to have Donald Trumps $10bn defamation lawsuit ov...
Marine Le Pens appeal against embezzlement conviction to begin
The Guardian - 13 Jan 2026 05:00
Paris trials outcome will determine whether leader of far-right National Rally can run for French presidency in 2027The French far-right party leader Marine Le Pen will face a fresh trial on appeal on Tuesday over the em...
China pressing European countries to bar Taiwan politicians or face crossing a red line
The Guardian - 13 Jan 2026 01:26
Exclusive: Chinese officials are using a highly specific interpretation of EU rules to suggest Taiwanese figures should not be granted visas, officials sayChinese officials have been pushing legal advice on European coun...
Wildlife targets will be missed in England and Northern Ireland, watchdog says
The Guardian - 13 Jan 2026 00:01
Seven out of 10 targets have little likelihood of being met by 2030, Office for Environmental Protection saysThe government will not meet its targets to save wildlife in England and Northern Ireland and is failing on alm...
Facing Contempt Threat, Clintons Refuse to Testify in Epstein Inquiry
The New York Times - 13 Jan 2026 14:42
The couple denounced the efforts by Representative James R. Comer, the chairman of the Oversight Committee, to force them to appear, setting the stage for a legal battle.
Trump Says He Will Impose Tariffs on Irans Trading Partners: What to Know
The New York Times - 13 Jan 2026 14:35
If President Trump follows through, some of Irans biggest trading partners, including China and India, could be hit hard.
German churchs televised slime Jesus infuriates the faithful
The Guardian - 13 Jan 2026 14:25
Christmas Eve live broadcast showed holy child portrayed by female performance artist writhing in sticky rice paperA Roman Catholic diocese in Germany has expressed regret over a Christmas Eve mass shown on national tele...
Marine Le Pen Is Appealing a Decision to Bar Her From Office.
The New York Times - 13 Jan 2026 14:13
Ms. Le Pen, whose far-right party leads polls in France, was convicted last year of embezzlement. The outcome of her appeal, which started on Tuesday, will determine if she can run for president next year.
Greenland Would Be the Largest U.S. Land Acquisition, if Trump Got His Way
The New York Times - 13 Jan 2026 13:53
Denmark does not want to sell its territory. But for a real estate mogul turned president, the worlds largest island may be irresistible.
Women are feral for Heated Rivalry. What does that say about men?
The Guardian - 13 Jan 2026 13:00
The explosive popularity of the gay hockey TV drama reveals womens desire for sex and romance without violence or hierarchyThe first time gay hockey romance crossed Marys radar, she was warned off it. A 64-year-old non-p...
VAR delay made us stronger: Guardiola hails City after disallowed Semenyo goal
The Guardian - 13 Jan 2026 23:58
I think my players were angry. The spirit was thereNewcastle beaten 2-0 in Carabao Cup semi-final first-legPep Guardiolas evident delight at Manchester Citys 2-0 win at Newcastle in the first leg of their Carabao Cup sem...
Eric Adams Hawked a Crypto Coin. A Day Later, $1 Million Was Missing.
The New York Times - 13 Jan 2026 23:56
Officials tied to the venture insisted no money had been stolen, but the withdrawal caused the coins value to plunge.
Analysis: Trump Supports Protesters in Iran, but Not in Minneapolis
The New York Times - 13 Jan 2026 23:52
The split-screen television images of mass demonstrations in Minneapolis and Tehran have highlighted the presidents disparate views of democracy and popular dissent.
'The game has gone' - a bad night for VAR in semi-final
BBC - 13 Jan 2026 23:45
Manchester City's 2-0 win over Newcastle in the first leg of the Carabao Cup semi-final was overshadowed by a contentious decision to disallow a goal from Antoine Semenyo in the second half.
Billionaire Bill Ackman defends controversial $10K donation to ICE agent who fatally shot Renee Nicole Good
New York Post - 13 Jan 2026 23:43
In a post on X, Ackman lamented that he had been "widely reviled (and worse) by many on social and mainstream media" since confessing to the act of charity.
'Home Alone' Actor's Farm Seclusion Shattered by Camarillo Citation Charge
IBTimes - 13 Jan 2026 23:34
Daniel Stern of Home Alone faces a Ventura County charge after a Camarillo motel citation, shocking fans of the festive classic.
Louisiana Indicts a California Doctor Over Abortion Pills
The New York Times - 13 Jan 2026 23:33
The indictment, followed by a request to extradite the doctor from California, is an escalation of Louisianas efforts to counter states that support providing abortions.
Five minutes more exercise and 30 minutes less sitting could help millions live longer
The Guardian - 13 Jan 2026 23:30
Research finds minor changes in physical activity could hugely reduce number of premature deathsJust five extra minutes of exercise and half an hour less sitting time each day could help millions of people live longer, a...
City defeat a reminder Newcastle have entered a level where its eat or be eaten | Andy Brassell
The Guardian - 13 Jan 2026 23:27
In terms of cold, hard silverware, domestic cups might be as good as it gets after Carabao Cup semi-final first-leg lossThere is nothing quite like the first time. Or the first time in living memory, at least. Of all the...
Slap on the wrist: Man who threatened pro-Palestinian protesters in Cambridge with a hatchet gets probation
Boston - 13 Jan 2026 23:26
Matthew Freeman was sentenced to one year of probation, which includes online classes on Islamophobia and mental health and anger management evaluations. The post Slap on the wrist: Man who threatened pro-Palestinian pro...
Mayor Mamdani nominates Midori Valdivia as chair of Taxi and Limousine Commission
New York Post - 13 Jan 2026 23:18
"Most of all, she deeply loves transit and she sees it as the foundation of the vibrant place that we call New York, Mamdani told reporters.
Mr. Mamdani Goes to Albany, This Time as a Political Celebrity
The New York Times - 13 Jan 2026 23:16
Mayor Zohran Mamdani of New York City returned to the State Capitol for the first time since taking office, underscoring the shifting political winds since his victory.