Wednesday 21st January 2026



Who controls the Arctic? The military stakes behind Trump’s push to buy Greenland

Who controls the Arctic? The military stakes behind Trump’s push to buy Greenland

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Putin to meet US delegation seeking breakthrough in stalled Ukraine peace talks

Putin to meet US delegation seeking breakthrough in stalled Ukraine peace talks

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Widow of Iran’s last shah says ‘no turning back’ after protests

Widow of Iran’s last shah says ‘no turning back’ after protests

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Japan restarts world’s largest nuclear plant for first time since 2011, despite local fears

Japan restarts world’s largest nuclear plant for first time since 2011, despite local fears

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China distances itself from Greenland issue but warns against US dependence

China distances itself from Greenland issue but warns against US dependence

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European police smash synthetic drug ring in ‘largest-ever’ op

European police smash synthetic drug ring in ‘largest-ever’ op

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Israel’s Netanyahu accepts Trump invitation to join ‘Board of Peace’

Israel’s Netanyahu accepts Trump invitation to join ‘Board of Peace’

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China says Britain had ‘obligation’ to approve mega embassy

China says Britain had ‘obligation’ to approve mega embassy

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Hong Kong ferry disaster ruled ‘unlawful killing’ after 13 years

Hong Kong ferry disaster ruled ‘unlawful killing’ after 13 years

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Gunman jailed for life in killing of Japan ex-PM Abe

Gunman jailed for life in killing of Japan ex-PM Abe

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Japan to restart world’s biggest nuclear plant today

Japan to restart world’s biggest nuclear plant today

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Trump departs for Davos forum again after switching to new plane

Trump departs for Davos forum again after switching to new plane

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South Korean ex-PM Han gets 23 years jail for martial law role

South Korean ex-PM Han gets 23 years jail for martial law role

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EU doubles down on diversity policies under Trump assault

EU doubles down on diversity policies under Trump assault

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Trump’s plane turns back on way to Davos, White House says ‘minor electrical issue’

Trump’s plane turns back on way to Davos, White House says ‘minor electrical issue’

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US measles epidemic grows with South Carolina outbreak

US measles epidemic grows with South Carolina outbreak

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One dead, four seriously injured in train accident near Barcelona

One dead, four seriously injured in train accident near Barcelona

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New Zealand sets November 7 election date

New Zealand sets November 7 election date

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Fraudsters flee Cambodia’s ‘scam city’ after accused boss taken down

Fraudsters flee Cambodia’s ‘scam city’ after accused boss taken down

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Japan ex-PM Abe’s alleged killer faces verdict

Japan ex-PM Abe’s alleged killer faces verdict

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