Britain Approves Contentious Chinese Mega-Embassy in London
Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s government approved plans for a massive new Chinese Embassy near Tower Bridge, angering critics who fear it will enable spying.
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Australia news live: former neo-Nazi group leader banned from Sydney CBD on 26 January; Queensland rejects federal gun buyback scheme
Follow updates liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastCEO of energy company behind Eraring coal power plant says extra two years will help with ‘smooth transition’Frank Calabria, the CEO of Origin energy, spoke with RN this morning after an announcement Australia’s largest coal-fired power plant, Eraring in New South Wales, would stay open for an additional two years until 2029.A lot of good progress has been made on the transition, a lot of new infrastructure, a lot of new energy assets behind the meter. This will just enable it [to be a] smoother transition. …We’ve made lots of investments, as you would imagine, in large batteries. We’ve got large wind farms underway, so do many other players in the sector. So we’re all aligned about making progress here. Continue reading...
Stock markets plunge as Trump ramps up tensions over Greenland
Wall Street has its worst day since October as Trump doubles down on threats to take Greenland.
Driver killed in Spain train crash days after high-speed collision
At least 37 people have been injured, five seriously, in a second crash, after Sunday's two-train collision in Andalusia.
Number of Democrats say they will vote against DHS funding bill amid alarm over ICE tactics – as it happened
This live blog is now closed.US justice department subpoenas Minnesota Democrats accused of impeding ICE effortsTrump news at a glance: Nato’s fate uncertain as president remains intent on seizing GreenlandThe supreme court did not issue a decision today on the legality of Donald Trump’s sweeping global tariffs.It’s not immediately clear the next date the court will issue opinions. Continue reading...
New Zealand prime minister sets date for 2026 election
Cost of living likely to dominate the agenda ahead of 7 November poll as centre-right National party battles to retain power The prime minister, Christopher Luxon, has announced New Zealand’s next general election will be held on 7 November, kickstarting a campaign cycle that could become one of the country’s most contested in years.On Wednesday, Luxon told reporters the National party would continue its agenda to “fix the basics and build the future”. Continue reading...
Barcelona rail crash kills 1 days after deadly train wreck in Spain’s south
Official says 37 people injured, as Spain observes three days of mourning for 42 killed in earlier train collision.
Pressured by Trump, Mexico Sends 37 Accused Criminals to U.S.
Mexico has sought to do more to combat its cartels in an effort to stave off airstrikes threatened by President Trump.
California Republican party asks state supreme court to block voter-approved redistricting maps
In an emergency filing, party asked for an injunction for new maps aimed at countering Texas’ gerrymanderThe California Republican party has asked the state supreme court to block a redistricting measure voters approved in November that would flip up to five House seats in Democrats’ favor.In an emergency filing, the party asked Justice Elena Kagan, who is assigned to the ninth circuit, to issue an injunction before 9 February, the beginning of California’s candidate filing period for the June 2026 primaries. Continue reading...
Trump Escalates Tensions With European Allies With Greenland and Gaza Efforts
President Trump’s bellicose demands about Greenland and participation in his “board of peace” are deepening worries about the fate of the trans-Atlantic alliance.