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Chinese tourists shun Japan in wake of Taiwan invasion row
The Guardian - 20 Jan 2026 04:58
Number of high-spending Chinese tourists visiting Japan halved last month after PM said an invasion of Taiwan could spark Japanese military involvementChinese tourism to Japan almost halved in December amid a bitter dipl...
Surfer injured in fourth shark attack in Australian state in 48 hours
BBC - 20 Jan 2026 02:05
Authorities are warning people to stay out of the Australian state's waterways after recent rainfall.
Confronted over Greenland, Europe is ditching its softly-softly approach to Trump
BBC - 20 Jan 2026 01:04
Transatlantic relations aren't broken, though they are damaged. And if Europeans want to try to cut through with Trump, they'll have to stick together, writes Europe Editor Katya Adler
Ukraine war briefing: Zelenskyy says military innovation will transform air defences
The Guardian - 20 Jan 2026 00:54
President says air forces new system involves mobile fire groups and interceptor drones as he warns of fresh Russian attacks ahead. What we know on day 1,427See all our Ukraine war coverageUkraines armed forces are intro...
The Board of Peace: Donald Trumps alternative to the UN
The Week - 20 Jan 2026 14:17
Body set up to oversee reconstruction of Gaza could have broader mandate to mediate other conflicts and create a US-dominated alternative to the UN
US supreme court set to release more rulings as Trump tariffs decision looms - live
The Guardian - 20 Jan 2026 13:54
Unclear if court will publish much-anticipated ruling on the legality of Trumps tariffs as US president doubles down on Greenland threatsA second man being held at a US immigration detention facility in Texas has died in...
ICE Breaks Down Door To Drag Half-Naked US Citizen Into Freezing Minnesota Cold, Releases After Error
IBTimes - 20 Jan 2026 13:43
ICE agents in Minnesota forced their way into a home and removed a US citizen wearing only underwear into sub-zero conditions during a targeted immigration operation; the man was later released and plans legal action ami...
This Is Trumps Goon Squad, for Christs Sake
The New York Times - 20 Jan 2026 13:37
Who will watch the watchmen?
Scientists Reveal Lightning Can Spawn UFO-Like Plasmoids in Shocking Experiments
IBTimes - 20 Jan 2026 10:49
Peer reviewed experiments suggest lightning can give birth to glowing plasmoids that look uncannily like UFOs, sparking fresh debate about nature, physics and mystery.
Death Toll Rises in Guatemalan Gang Riots
The New York Times - 20 Jan 2026 02:19
Uprisings in three prisons have killed nine police officers, presenting another challenge for President Bernardo Arévalo in his fight against corruption and organized crime.
Georges Borchardt, 97, Dies; Literary Agent Championed Wiesels Night
The New York Times - 20 Jan 2026 23:59
Renowned in his field, he counted among his clients five Nobel laureates, including Elie Wiesel, and eight Pulitzer winners as well as the estates of Tennessee Williams and Aldous Huxley.
Robert Kraft explained how AFC East rival convinced him to never build a dome stadium for the Patriots
Boston - 20 Jan 2026 23:59
The Bills were at the height of their powers in the 1990's, and Kraft was impressed with their home-field advantage. The post Robert Kraft explained how AFC East rival convinced him to never build a dome stadium for ...
'Tears in my eyes' - Jesus enjoys 'dream night' in San Siro
BBC - 20 Jan 2026 23:57
Gabriel Jesus says he had "tears in my eyes" after scoring twice to help Arsenal win 3-1 at Inter Milan for a seventh successive win in the Champions League.
Nicola Peltz Called a 'Bad Apple' as Ex-Hairstylist Backs Victoria Beckham in Bitter Rift
IBTimes - 20 Jan 2026 23:50
Nicola Peltz faces new scrutiny as her ex-hairstylist backs Victoria Beckham in the Beckham Family Feud, branding Brooklyn Beckham's wife the 'worst celeb' he has worked with.
Man who admitted killing Japan's ex-PM Shinzo Abe set to be sentenced
BBC - 20 Jan 2026 23:48
The 45-year-old is set to be sentenced on Wednesday, but the question of what punishment he deserves has divided public opinion in Japan.
Hugh Grant and Esther Ghey sign letter backing under-16s social media ban in UK
The Guardian - 20 Jan 2026 23:48
Actor and mother of Brianna Ghey among signatories of letter to three party leaders ahead of Lords voteThe actor Hugh Grant is among the signatories of a letter urging Westminster party leaders to ban social media for ch...
JD Vance and wife Usha Vance announce theyre expecting fourth child
The Guardian - 20 Jan 2026 23:47
Second lady becomes first US vice-presidential spouse to be pregnant while her husband serves in officeJD Vance and his wife, Usha Vance, announced on Tuesday that they are expecting their fourth child this summer.Were v...
Former Bruins goalie Linus Ullmark talks leave of absence, social media rumors
Boston - 20 Jan 2026 23:46
"I felt like I lost myself. I didnt know who I was at the time and I didnt know why I am having. I dont know why Im even playing hockey." The post Former Bruins goalie Linus Ullmark talks leave of absence, social...
Brooklyn Beckham Dubbed 'Harry 2.0' After Scathing Post Against Parents Victoria, David: 'Whiny Spoiled Brat'
IBTimes - 20 Jan 2026 23:44
Brooklyn Beckham faces 'Harry 2.0' labels after accusing David and Victoria of being controlling, as critics claim he wouldn't have his lifestyle without the Beckham name.
How NATOs poorly executed military scoping mission in Greenland outraged Trump, led to tariff threat: report
New York Post - 20 Jan 2026 23:43
President Trump was reportedly outraged over the deployment of European troops to Greenland for military exercises, which some government officials believe may have escalated tensions between the US and Europe.
Alleged scam mastermind arrested after being exposed by BBC
BBC - 20 Jan 2026 23:43
Kuong Li featured in a 2023 BBC Eye investigation into alleged scam compounds in South East Asia.
Gov. Newsom Warns European Leaders That Trump Is Playing Them For Fools: 'He's A T-Rex'
The Huffington Post - 20 Jan 2026 23:35
The California governor stressed that they need to stop playing by a set of rules because the U.S. president doesn't follow rules.