Australia news live: rumblings of a spill after Sussan Ley’s Coalition splits; NSW beaches to open for long weekend

Follow updates liveGood morning and welcome to Guardian Australia’s live news coverage for today.The very near future remains unknown for the opposition leader, Sussan Ley, after the Coalition broke up this week sparked by a spat over Labor’s controversial hate speech bill. Angus Taylor and Andrew Hastie are the leading contenders to replace her, according to Liberal sources, who anticipate a challenge could begin to materialise as early as today. Continue reading...

‘It has been overwhelming’: Sudanese friends complete 900-mile UK walk

Giel Malual and John Kuei trekked from Dungeness to John o’Groats to raise funds for new schools in SudanWhen Giel Malual set out to walk the length of the UK to raise money to open a school for displaced children from his home country of Sudan, he did not expect the welcome he would receive from the British public.“All the houses that we slept in, all the welcome that we were given, all the warmth and the support, the cheers and the encouragement that we have received, it has been overwhelming,” said Malual, who completed the 900-mile walk over a month with his friend John Kuei, who is also f

Trump administration to block aid from subsizing DEI and trans rights overseas

Decision marks dramatic expansion of ‘Mexico City policy’, which abortion rights supporters call ‘global gag rule’US politics live – latest updatesThe Trump administration will block organizations from using US foreign aid to subsidize diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives and what the administration calls “gender ideology”. The new policy will affect about $30bn in foreign assistance.The decision, confirmed to the Guardian by a state department spokesperson on Thursday morning, marks a dramatic expansion of the so-called “Mexico City policy”, which blocks non-US non-governmental o

Le Mexique transfère à nouveau des narcotrafiquants à la justice américaine

Trente-sept criminels mexicains réclamés par les Etats-Unis ont été remis aux autorités américaines le 20 janvier, portant à 92 le total des transferts. Cette pratique, réclamée par l’administration Trump, soulève des interrogations au Mexique.

Бессент: Трамп и Си Цзиньпин могут провести до четырех встреч в 2026 году

Crans Montana, Elsa si è risvegliata. Il papà: “Un’emozione grande, ma la battaglia continua”

La quindicenne biellese lotta per la vita da 22 giorni all’ospedale di Zurigo: ha riconosciuto i genitori, le sue condizioni restano gravi

Remnants of abandoned US base leech toxic waste in Greenland

Greenland residents call thousands of rusted barrels ‘American flowers,’ left behind when the US abandoned its base.

Маск сообщил о планах Tesla начать продажи роботов Optimus в 2027 году

Government admits its approval for Buckinghamshire AI datacentre should be quashed

Campaigners hail U-turn during legal challenge over proposed centre an ‘embarrassing climbdown’The government has been forced to admit its own planning approval for a major AI datacentre should be quashed after it failed to fully consider the climate impact, in what campaigners described as “an embarrassing climbdown”.Angela Rayner, the former deputy prime minister, had overruled opposition from a local council to grant permission for a hyperscale datacentre on greenbelt land by the M25 in Buckinghamshire in line with Labour’s pledge to enable faster private investment in AI. But her successor

У які місця їздили та чого хотіли: що відомо про внутрішній туризм в Україні у 2025 році

Українці продемонстрували запит на туризм, пов’язаний з підтримкою здоров’я та довголіття.

Європа виділила гроші для суду над Путіним

Раніше повідомлялося, що ідея Спецтрибуналу під загрозою, бо ніхто не хоче за нього платити.

« En Iran, les gardiens de la révolution assurent à la fois le maintien des principes de la République islamique et celui d’un système népotique »

Le changement de régime en Iran passera par les gardiens de la révolution, principaux acteurs du système sécuritaire, de la bureaucratie et de l’économie en Iran. Ils pourraient vouloir infléchir l’élection de celui qui succédera au Guide suprême, Ali Khamenei, analyse l’historienne Sophia Mahroug dans une tribune au « Monde ».

Macron says Europe’s unity worked against Trump’s threats as EU leaders hold emergency summit – latest updates

EU meeting in Brussels is aimed at discussing volatile situation with US in wake of Trump’s recent moves around GreenlandZelenskyy’s speech looks to be slightly late, as Indonesia’s president Prabowo Subianto is still speaking.Don’t worry: I’m keeping an eye on this for you.“Hardly any details are known yet about the proposed Greenland deal. But we need them in order to decide how to proceed with the implementation of the EU-US trade deal. @EP_Trade will revisit the issue on Monday and discuss the way forward.”“However there is no room for false security. The next threat is sure to come. That’

Davos onlookers notice Trump’s ‘board of peace’ logo resembles UN emblem

The US president unveiled the board with a gold logo whose resemblance to the UN emblem sparked European criticismDonald Trump’s newly launched “board of peace” already has a logo – and perceptive eyes have noted its close resemblance to the United Nations emblem, except reworked in Trump fashion: all in gold, and focused squarely on the US.Launched this week at the World Economic Forum in Davos, the initiative was first endorsed back in November by the UN security council, on the understanding that it would focus on brokering a ceasefire in Gaza. Since then, however, Trump has positioned it a

US envoy meets SDF commander, calls for Syria ceasefire to be upheld

After meeting with the SDF's commander, US's Tom Barrack said all parties agreed upholding the truce is 'essential'.

Росія та Україна можливо обговорять енергетичне перемир'я в ОАЕ: FT повідомила подробиці

Припинення обстрілів не вигідно жодній з двох сторін.

США можливо змусять Росію та Україну оголосити енергетичне перемир'я, - FT

Припинення обстрілів не вигідно жодній з двох сторін.

США, можливо, змусять Росію та Україну оголосити енергетичне перемир'я, - FT

Припинення обстрілів не вигідно жодній з двох сторін.

Trump claims Nato troops ‘stayed a little off the frontlines’ in Afghanistan

President again disparages allies and tells Fox News he is ‘not sure’ Nato would come to US’s defenceDonald Trump has again disparaged America’s Nato allies, claiming that troops from allied nations “stayed a little back, a little off the frontlines” while fighting in Afghanistan in support of the US campaign against the Taliban.The only time Nato has ever invoked its mutual defence clause – stating that an attack on one member represents an attack on all – came after the terrorist attacks of September 11, when member states deployed thousands of troops to Afghanistan. Continue reading...

Calciomercato in diretta: Juve ai dettagli per En-Nesyri. Napoli vicino a Giovane, Lucca in Premier

Tutti gli affari e le trattative del giorno

Au Canada, le discours de Mark Carney à Davos dessine une nouvelle doctrine nationale

Les mots du premier ministre canadien au Forum économique mondial de Davos, jugés historiques dans son pays, ont fait écho à l’exaspération d’une partie de ses compatriotes face aux Etats-Unis. Ses appels à la création d’une alliance des puissances moyennes doivent encore se concrétiser.

Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’ sees Hamas disarmed and glitzy Gaza towers

Donald Trump launched his “Board of Peace” with a vision of Gaza that sees Hamas disarmed and real estate developed.

A Gaza, trois journalistes palestiniens foudroyés par un tir israélien

Les trois hommes venaient d’achever un tournage pour le compte d’une ONG égyptienne. Leur mort s’ajoute aux victimes quasi quotidiennes de l’armée israélienne dans l’enclave, en dépit du cessez-le-feu signé le 10 octobre.

Former special counsel Jack Smith testifies before US Congress committee

Smith told Congress that he found 'proof beyond a reasonable doubt that President Trump engaged in criminal activity'.

Former Special Counsel Jack Smith testifies before US Congress committee

Smith told Congress that he found 'proof beyond a reasonable doubt that President Trump engaged in criminal activity'.

Jack Smith testifies to US Congress while Trump calls for his prosecution

Trump pushed the Justice Department to charge Smith, the former prosecutor who led investigations into his actions.

Премьер Гренландии допустил размещение постоянной миссии НАТО на острове

La preside della scuola dove si cantava ‘Faccetta nera’ nominata da Giuli ai musei d’Abruzzo

Il caso di Laura D’Ambrosio, candidata con Marsilio per FdI. Il Pd attacca: “Scelta che sconcerta e ricompensa politica”

Gordon Ramsay says tax changes will make restaurants ‘lambs to the slaughter’

Celebrity chef warns UK government’s plans for higher business rates from April ‘simply will not work’The celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay has accused the government of cooking up a kitchen nightmare at restaurants across the country with tax changes that he says will make hospitality businesses “lambs to the slaughter”.Ramsay, whose company operates 34 restaurants in the UK including Bread Street Kitchen, Pétrus and Lucky Cat, said the industry was “facing a bloodbath”. He said restaurants were closing every day as a result of rising business rates, which came on top of higher energy, staffing an

Сили оборони атакували "улюблений порт Путіна": експерт озвучив наслідки

За словами Федорова, загорілося 4 резервуари з нафтопродуктами.

Найщасливіші пари роблять ці 7 речей вранці: психолог все пояснив

Саме ранок задає емоційний тон стосункам, вважають фахівці.

France seizes suspected Russian 'shadow fleet' oil tanker in the Mediterranean

The vessel, named Grinch, was stopped by the French navy as it travelled through waters between Spain and Morocco.

France seizes suspected Russian 'shadow fleet' tanker

The vessel, named Grinch, was stopped by the French navy as it travelled through waters between Spain and Morocco.

JD Vance accuses Minneapolis protesters who confront ICE agents of ‘cowardly bullshit’

Vice-president urged protesters to take grievances to ballot box instead of hindering immigration enforcement effortsJD Vance on Thursday urged protesters to take their grievances to the ballot box rather than confront federal agents in the streets, dismissing protesters in Minneapolis who have physically blocked Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) vehicles and thrown objects at agents as engaging in “cowardly bullshit”.During an appearance at a factory in Toledo, Ohio, on Thursday morning, the US vice-president said he planned to travel to Minneapolis later in the day to meet with ICE p

Трамп на новій "Раді миру" пообіцяв врегулювати війну в Україні, - The Kyiv Independent

Офіційні особи США не виключають, що "Рада миру" розширить діяльність на інші регіони конфлікту, окрім Гази.

«Ростех» сохранит долю в 41,66% в микроэлектронном холдинге «Элемент»

Toronto man posed as pilot to rack up hundreds of free flights, prosecutors say

Dallas Pokornik accused of using fake ID to fool airlines in case likened to Hollywood thriller Catch Me If You CanA Toronto man posed as a pilot for years in order to fool airlines into giving him hundreds of free flights, prosecutors have alleged, in a case that has prompted comparisons to the Hollywood thriller Catch Me If You Can.Authorities in Hawaii announced this week that Dallas Pokornik, 33, had been charged with wire fraud after he allegedly fooled three major US carriers into giving him free tickets over a span of four years. Continue reading...

Boeing jet gifted to Trump by Qatari royal family to be delivered by summer

Controversial gifted jetliner described as a ‘flying palace’ is anticipated to be used as the new Air Force One planeThe Boeing 747-8 jetliner gifted to the Donald Trump administration by the Qatari royal family is set to be delivered to Trump by this summer.Confirming the anticipated use of the aircraft as the new Air Force One jet, an air force spokesperson told the Guardian: “The Air Force remains committed to expediting delivery of the VC-25 bridge aircraft in support of the Presidential airlift mission, with an anticipated delivery no later than summer 2026.” Continue reading...

Police block Ukip march through Tower Hamlets over violence fears

Met says allowing protest would risk serious disorder, including from local residentsFar-right Ukip supporters will be stopped from marching through Tower Hamlets for fear of serious violence, including from local residents, Scotland Yard has said.The Metropolitan police said it was not a ban, as the march on 31 January calling for mass deportations can take place in another part of London. Continue reading...

German nurse jailed for murders could be linked to 100 more deaths

Prosecutors are reviewing dozens more suspected deaths linked to a former palliative care nurse.

Jack Smith says Donald Trump is ‘person most responsible’ for January 6 Capitol riot during House testimony – US politics live

Former special counsel says he opted not to charge president with insurrection as he gives evidence during tense hearing about investigationsJack Smith testifies evidence showed Trump crimes in 2020 election effortThe committee is taking a recess for members to vote on the House floor. A reminder that today we’re expecting a vote on Department of Homeland Security funding bill that dozens of Democrats have vowed to vote against.The top Democrat on the House judiciary committee, Jamie Raskin, praised Jack Smith’s handling of his investigations into the president. Raskin also noted the persisten

Une journaliste philippine condamnée à douze ans de prison

Accusée de financer une rébellion communiste, Frenchie Mae Cumpio a été condamnée à une peine de douze ans minimum. Son procès est dénoncé comme une manipulation par Reporters sans frontières.

В Іспанії сталася четверта залізнична аварія за останні 5 днів, - ЗМІ

Приміський поїзд зачепиився за будівельний кран, постраждало четверо людей.

Terror, tension and unity in Minnesota amid Trump’s ICE surge: ‘I’ve never seen anything like this’

Minnesota residents share the fundamental ways their lives have changed since federal troops arrived in their stateThe deployment of more than 3,000 federal immigration officers to Minnesota has transformed life in the cities of Minneapolis and St Paul, with residents reporting witnessing clashes between civilians and agents, carrying their passports and ID cards around for fear of being stopped, staying home as much as possible, and worrying for the safety of their children while out in public.“I’ve never witnessed anything like this in the US,” said Dan O’Kane, 69. He came to the conclusion

У Норвегії розповіли, що передали Україні "значну кількість" ракет ППО: про що йдеться

Йдеться про ракети NASAMS (Norwegian Advanced Surface to Air Missile System) - мобільної зенітно-ракетної системи.

Labour’s Andrew Gwynne resigns paving the way for return of Andy Burnham as an MP– as it happened

PM declines to say whether he supports Burnham standing as Gwynne steps down Andy Burnham may have a new route to parliament after the MP Andrew Gwynne reached a settlement with the Commons that would allow him to retire and call a byelection, Pippa Crerar, Jessica Elgot and Josh Halliday report.In her Sky News interview this morning, Kemi Badenoch also said she was opposed to the UK joining President Trump’s board of peace if Vladimir Putin is a member. She said:We should not be, certainly, on any board with Vladimir Putin. That’s something I’m completely against. Continue reading...

‘We have to stand together’: Minnesota economic blackout organizers push to take demonstrations nationwide

Minnesotans urged not to work, shop or go to school as part of protests against ICE and the death of Renee Nicole GoodOne of the largest labor unions in the US is pushing to expand Friday’s economic blackout over the surge of federal immigration agents in Minnesota.Organizers are urging Minnesotans not to work, shop or go to school tomorrow, as part of demonstrations against Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations in the region, and the fatal shooting of Renee Nicole Good. They are now planning actions beyond the state, and nationwide. Continue reading...

Путин провел совещание по развитию микроэлектроники: главное

Президент России Владимир Путин провел совещание по вопросам развития отечественной электронной промышленности. Глава государства подчеркнул ключевую роль микроэлектроники для обеспечения технологического суверенитета, экономического роста и обороноспособности страны, сообщается на сайте Кремля.

Reza Pahlavi dans « Le Monde », de prince héritier en exil à étendard de la contestation en Iran

Le fils de l’ancien chah d’Iran, en exil depuis la révolution islamique de 1979, se présente comme l’homme providentiel du mouvement de protestation réprimé par le pouvoir. Son nom apparaît pour la première fois dans le quotidien le 17 janvier 1979, lorsque sa famille est chassée du pays.

Quand la géopolitique ressemble à un immeuble en surchauffe en proie à des embrouilles de paliers

Dans la BD « La Guerre des voisins », deux professeurs de lycée font du monde une vaste copropriété où la tension règne entre les résidents. Ils manient l’humour afin de mettre à la portée de tous les enjeux de politique internationale.

Two men charged over UK funeral firm collapse that left 46,000 ‘out of pocket’

Richard Wells and Neil Debenham charged with conspiracy to defraud over collapse of Safe Hands pre-paid schemeTwo men have been charged after a fraud investigation at a pre-paid funeral firm that left tens of thousands of people “out of pocket” when it collapsed.About 46,000 customers lost the money they had saved up to pay for their funeral when Safe Hands went bust in 2022. Continue reading...

Фіналістка "Холостяка" зізналася, чи досі має почуття до Цимбалюка

Дівчина каже, що вже не 17-річна, щоб "любити його до кінця життя".

Inquest opens into mysterious death of Belfast schoolboy Noah Donohoe

Fourteen-year-old was found dead in a storm drain in June 2020 six days after setting off from home on his bikeSix years after Noah Donohoe’s bike ride across Belfast ended in a tragedy that mystified Northern Ireland, an inquest is seeking answers.Opening statements at Belfast coroner’s court on Thursday marked the formal start of an attempt to fathom what happened to the 14-year-old schoolboy, who left his home on 21 June 2020 and was found six days later dead in a storm drain. Continue reading...

How a strategic hill decided the Thai-Cambodia ceasefire

Hill 350, a strategic high point on the Thailand-Cambodia border, was fiercely contested in fighting last year.

Відключення світла 23 січня: скільки не буде електроенергії в п’ятницю

"Укренерго" повідомило про обсяги відключень наприкінці робочого тижня.