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Lindsey Halligan leaves post as US attorney after judges’ sharp criticism

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-01-21T03:23:37+00:00

Trump-appointed federal attorney with no prosecutorial experience led failed cases against president’s political foesLindsey Halligan, a Trump-appointed federal attorney who led the failed prosecutions of two of the president’s political opponents, has left her position at the US justice department, attorney general Pam Bondi said on Tuesday.The departure of Halligan, who previously served as Trump’s personal attorney, comes after multiple judges have sharply criticized her and cast doubts on her ability to lawfully remain in her position. Continue reading...

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Australia news live: Watt claims rogue Nationals a test of Ley and Littleproud’s leadership; former neo-Nazi group leaders banned from Sydney CBD on Australia Day

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-01-21T03:23:28+00:00

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 ma

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I tennisti sono pupazzetti

Source: Repubblica Homepage · Published: 2026-01-21T03:23:22+00:00

Sul sito ufficiale del torneo, gli highlights dei punti degli Australian Open si possono vedere in forma di disegni animati e con i gesti della Wii

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Number of Democrats say they will vote against DHS funding bill amid alarm over ICE tactics – as it happened

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-01-21T02:55:50+00:00

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...

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New Zealand prime minister sets date for 2026 election

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-01-21T02:55:35+00:00

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...

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Beaten down market to remain volatile

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-01-21T02:49:52+00:00

Analysts expect some stability at lower levels

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California Republican party asks state supreme court to block voter-approved redistricting maps

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-01-21T02:48:07+00:00

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...

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Trump warns Iran will be wiped out if it assassinates him

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-01-21T02:26:03+00:00

The remarks came amid heightened tensions after Trump earlier called for an end to Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s decades-long rule.

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Parents of police killed in Wieambilla urge gun buyback as Queensland rejects federal scheme

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-01-21T02:14:55+00:00

Families call for end to political ‘bickering’ as David Crisafulli confirms the state LNP will not back the programGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe parents of police murdered in a 2022 ambush in western Queensland have thrown their support behind the federal government’s proposed gun buyback scheme in the wake of the Bondi beach terror attack.The state LNP government decided not to support the buyback program at a marathon cabinet meeting on Monday. Continue reading...

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Pour le plus grand bonheur de la Chine, Trump envoie valser les valeurs américaines

Source: Le Monde - International · Published: 2026-01-21T02:00:08+00:00

La théorie trumpienne d’une suprématie sur l’« hémisphère occidental » est un repoussoir qui a l’effet inverse à celui escompté, notamment pour Pékin, qui pourrait tirer profit de la dégradation des relations des Etats-Unis avec leurs partenaires.

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At Davos, Trump’s Greenland gambit prompts European backlash

Source: Washington Post - World · Published: 2026-01-21T01:53:06+00:00

The surreal clamor over Greenland provoked by Trump has shadowed proceedings in Davos, heightening fears of an emerging rupture between the U.S. and Europe.

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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

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-01-21T01:48:42+00:00

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 ma

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Dr Reddy’s expected to post subdued Q3 numbers

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-01-21T01:29:16+00:00

Reduced margins, pressure in the US market to impact numbers in the third quarter

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China sees an opportunity in Greenland, but not in the way that Trump thinks

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-01-21T01:25:23+00:00

For years, Beijing has struggled to gain a foothold in Greenland, in part because of US and Danish unity. Trump’s fraying of that alliance could create the opening it needsAccording to Kaja Kallas, the European Union’s foreign affairs chief, China and Russia must be having a “field day” about Donald Trump’s plans for Greenland, which Kallas says will divide Nato.But according to Trump, his plans are motivated by a desire to counter the very threat that Kallas identified. “World peace is at stake! China and Russia want Greenland, and there is not a thing that Denmark can do about it,” Trump wro

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‘Shattered’ parents of Canadian backpacker found dead on K’gari island mourn adventurous daughter

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-01-21T01:23:15+00:00

Coroner to examine if 19-year-old drowned off Australian tourist island or was killed by wild dingoes“I’m 18, and you can’t stop me!” Piper James told her father before she set off backpacking on the other side of the Pacific Ocean – but the young Canadian woman’s trip to Australia ended in tragedy and trauma.Early on Monday, the now-19-year-old was found dead on a beach on the world heritage-listed sand island and tourist destination of K’gari off the Queensland coast, surrounded by a pack of dingoes near the Maheno shipwreck. Continue reading...

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Stock Market Live Updates 21 January 2026: Markets likely to open on a weak note

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-01-21T01:11:25+00:00

Domestic markets are likely to remain volatile as global sentiment remains weakened amid persistent geopolitical tension triggered by the US. Gift Nifty indicates some stability for the Indian markets after it was mauled by bears on Tuesday. Meanwhile, Asian stocks are ruling weak, as Japan’s bond market is witnesses a ing sell-off, triggering a chain reaction across asset classes. Precious metals gold and silver continue to enjoy the momentum.

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Stock Market Live Updates 21 January 2026: Sensex down 800 points to 81,361, Nifty below 25,000

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-01-21T01:11:25+00:00

Sensex slipped by 8.47 points or 0.01 per cent to 81,172.00 at 9.18 am after opening lower at 81,794.65, against the previous close of 82,180.47. Nifty 50 inched up 19.40 points or 0.08 per cent to 25,251.90. It opened at 25,141 against the previous close of 25,232.50

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Stock Market Live Updates 21 January 2026: Markets rebound mid-day; Nifty moves above 25,000

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-01-21T01:11:25+00:00

Equity benchmarks staged a sharp recovery from the day’s low in the afternoon session. The indices extended losses in early trade, weighed down by weak global cues amid heightened geopolitical tensions, weak global markets, persistent foreign fund outflows and selling pressure in index heavyweights. BSE Sensex and NSE Nifty 50 indices plunged over 1,280 points and 381 points so far in today’s trading session. Sensex traded 208.66 pts or 0.25 per cent lower at 81,971.81 at 1.53 pm, moderating between 81,124.45-82,407.05. Nifty 50 traded with a marginal loss of 68.75 pts or 0.27 per cent to 25,

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Stock Market Closing Bell 21 January 2026: Sensex recovers from day’s low to close at 81,909.63, Nifty ends at 25,158

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-01-21T01:11:25+00:00

Indian shares fell on Wednesday, extending ‍losses after their steepest drop in over eight months in the ​previous session, as global trade and geopolitical ‌woes continued to fuel foreign selling. The Nifty 50 ​fell 0.3% to 25,157.5 while the BSE Sensex eased 0.33% to 81,909.63, both logging fresh three-month lows. The indexes fell 1.4% and 1.3% on Tuesday. Asian stocks extended losses to a third session amid mounting tensions over President Donald Trump's threats to acquire Greenland and reignite a ​trade war with the European Union. Weak domestic earnings, ⁠marked by misses from heavywei

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Stock Market Highlights 21 January 2026: Markets fall for third straight day on global tensions, FII selling

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-01-21T01:11:25+00:00

Stock market benchmarks ended with losses for the third straight session on Wednesday as heightened geopolitical tensions, weak global peers and persistent foreign fund outflows unnerved investors. Besides, selling in financial, bank and consumption stocks amid ongoing weakness in the rupee also added to the pressure in the markets. Recovering most of its sharp intra-day losses, the 30-share BSE Sensex settled 270.84 points or 0.33 per cent lower at 81,909.63. The benchmark tanked 1,056.02 points, or 1.28 per cent, to 81,124.45 during the day. The 50-share NSE Nifty declined 75 points or 0.

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US seizes a seventh Venezuela-linked oil tanker

Source: Al Jazeera - World · Published: 2026-01-21T01:10:08+00:00

US has moved to assert strict control over production and sale of Venezuelan oil since attacking the country this month.

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US forces seize a seventh Venezuela-linked oil tanker

Source: Al Jazeera - World · Published: 2026-01-21T01:10:08+00:00

US has moved to assert strict control over production and sale of Venezuelan oil since attacking the country this month.

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New poo balls on Sydney beaches after revelation of huge fatberg stuck in treatment plant

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-01-21T01:04:23+00:00

Exclusive: Sydney Water erects sign at Malabar beach near wastewater facility stating area ‘may be affected by sewage debris balls’Fatberg the size of four buses likely birthed poo balls that closed Sydney beaches – and it can’t be clearedDebris balls have washed up on Sydney’s beaches after a weekend of heavy rain, with the objects found on Malabar beach next to a sewage treatment works and also in Botany Bay.Sydney Water erected signs at Malabar beach warning of the potential for debris balls and sewage pollution. Continue reading...

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Today’s Stock Recommendation: January 21, 2026

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-01-21T01:00:00+00:00

The stock idea that we have for you today is Prestige Estates Projects.

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Time to sell India’s nuclear power plants

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-01-21T00:45:00+00:00

Atomic move. This will aid the government’s asset monetisation programme and open up the N-power sector to private players

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Australia news live: measles warning for Sydney; PM says he has prioritised local issues over Trump’s ‘board of peace’ invite

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-01-21T00:37:02+00:00

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 ma

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