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Trump Heckles Europe Before Heading to Davos

Source: New York Times - World · Published: 2026-01-20T15:38:55+00:00

As European leaders try to engage with the American president over Greenland and the future of Ukraine, he is mocking them as weak.

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EU on cusp of historic India trade deal: Ursula von der Leyen

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-01-20T15:33:28+00:00

The agreement is expected to enhance trade ties, deepen strategic cooperation, and unveil a Security and Defence Partnership along with a Security of Information Agreement

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Lucy Letby will face no new charges, says Crown Prosecution Service

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-01-20T15:24:22+00:00

Ex-nurse, who is serving 15 whole-life prison terms, was convicted of murdering seven babies and attempting to murder seven moreThe former nurse Lucy Letby will face no new charges, the Crown Prosecution Service has announced.Letby, 36, is serving 15 whole-life prison terms after being convicted of murdering seven babies and attempting to murder seven others in the year to June 2016. Continue reading...

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Elon Musk floats idea of buying Ryanair after calling CEO ‘an idiot’

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-01-20T15:19:57+00:00

Tesla boss clashed with Michael O’Leary when airline boss rejected installing Starlink technology on aircraftBusiness live – latest updatesElon Musk has floated the idea of buying theh budget airline Ryanair, escalating his public spat with the Irish carrier’s boss, Michael O’Leary.The two outspoken businessmen have locked horns since last week, when O’Leary was asked whether he would follow Lufthansa and British Airways in installing Musk’s Starlink satellite internet technology on his fleet of 650 aircraft. Continue reading...

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"Перша спроба обʼєднати овець і вовків": дипломат оцінив створення Ради миру Трампа

Source: UNIAN (General) · Published: 2026-01-20T15:16:00+00:00

За словами дипломата, дедалі більший вплив мають міжнародні фінансові групи, з кола яких Україна майже випала "через національний характер".

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US Army Secretary set to visit India for first bilateral talks

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-01-20T15:13:14+00:00

The 13-member delegation will meet External Affairs Minister Jaishankar and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh to discuss military collaboration, including $93 million arms deals for Excalibur artillery and Javelin missiles.

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The female finance paradox

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-01-20T15:13:13+00:00
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Холодомор: чи може Україна звинуватити Росію в геноциді

Source: UNIAN (General) · Published: 2026-01-20T15:12:03+00:00

Росія продовжує здійснювати атаки на критичну інфраструктуру України. Ситуацію зі щоденними обстрілами ускладнює й те, що зима 2026 року, у порівнянні з кількома останніми роками, є вкрай холодною. Місцями...

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US supreme court releases more decisions but does not rule on Trump tariffs – live

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-01-20T15:11:10+00:00

Court did not publish much-anticipated ruling on the legality of Trump’s tariffs as US president doubles down on Greenland threatsThe 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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Gold, silver soar to new highs globally and in India

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-01-20T15:06:05+00:00

The yellow precious metal soars past $4,700/oz and the white precious metal tops $95/oz on US-Europe spat

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Darren Jones to make it easier to sack senior civil servants under plans to ‘rewire’ Whitehall

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-01-20T15:05:05+00:00

Chief secretary to prime minister will also bring in small, risk-taking task forces to target specific problemsKeir Starmer’s chief enforcer Darren Jones says he is going to bust “the sludge” in Whitehall by bringing in risk-taking task forces to deal with problems and the ability to sack senior civil servants who do not deliver.Jones, who is chief secretary to the prime minister, said civil servants should feel “jeopardy” if they are underperforming – highlighting that only seven out of 7,000 senior civil servants are on improvement plans. Continue reading...

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Starmer’s chief secretary reveals plans to bust ‘the sludge’ in Whitehall

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-01-20T15:05:05+00:00

Under-performing civil servants will be sacked and taskforces brought in to solve problems, says Darren JonesKeir Starmer’s chief secretary, Darren Jones, says he is going to bust “the sludge” in Whitehall by bringing in risk-taking taskforces to deal with problems, and providing the ability to sack senior civil servants who do not deliver.Jones, the MP for Bristol North West, said civil servants should feel “jeopardy” if they were underperforming, highlighting that only seven out of 7,000 senior civil servants were on improvement plans. Continue reading...

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FW26-27: акредитацію відкрито

Source: UNIAN (General) · Published: 2026-01-20T14:58:00+00:00

Ukrainian Fashion Week оголошує акредитацію для медіа, фотографів та інфлюенсерів Акредитація на Ukrainian Fashion Week FW26–27, що відбудеться з 5 по 8 лютого 2026 року в Києві, триватиме з 15 по 30...

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US supreme court releases more rulings as Trump tariffs decision looms – live

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-01-20T14:57:50+00:00

Unclear if court will publish much-anticipated ruling on the legality of Trump’s tariffs as US president doubles down on Greenland threatsTwo boxes have been brought out at the supreme court, which means there could be up to four decisions released today.As we wait on today’s opinions from the supreme court, it’s worth remembering that justices on the bench appeared skeptical of the administration’s arguments justifying the use of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) to slap duties on dozens of countries, citing a national emergency. A reminder that the ability to institute

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AU SFB Q3 PAT up 26% on strong NII growth

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-01-20T14:55:12+00:00

The bank’s NII grew 16 per cent y-o-y to ₹2,341 crore, while other income was up 17 per cent at ₹724 crore

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AU SFB Q3 PAT up 26% on strong NII growth

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-01-20T14:55:12+00:00

The bank’s NII grew 16% y-o-y to ₹2,341 crore, while other income was up 17% at ₹724 crore

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Cow astonishes scientists with rare use of tools

Source: BBC News - World · Published: 2026-01-20T14:54:29+00:00

The discovery suggests cows may have far greater cognitive abilities than previously assumed.

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Embassy expands presence in Mumbai with 3 new projects

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-01-20T14:54:20+00:00

Real estate developers from other parts of the country have increasingly been foraying into Mumbai, the biggest real estate market in the country in value terms

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Embassy expands presence in Mumbai with 3 new projects

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-01-20T14:54:20+00:00

Real estate developers from other parts of the country have increasingly been foraying into Mumbai, the biggest real estate market in the country in value terms

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