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Trump Links His Push for Greenland to Not Winning Nobel Peace Prize

Source: New York Times - World · Published: 2026-01-19T14:29:30+00:00

In a text, President Trump told Norway’s prime minister that he no longer felt obliged to “think purely of Peace” and that the U.S. needed the island for global security.

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Secrecy around UK military civilian harm ‘risks undermining public confidence’

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-01-19T14:21:23+00:00

Tribunal ruling follows Airwars investigation into Britain’s conduct in bombing campaign against IS in Syria and IraqUK politics live – latest updatesThe British government’s secrecy around how it tracks civilian deaths in UK military campaigns risks undermining public confidence in the process, a tribunal has found.The UK has no published guidelines for how it reviews and assesses allegations that civilians have been killed or injured in an attack, unlike its closest ally, the US. Continue reading...

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Pepper spray use at young offender institutions in England ruled legal

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-01-19T14:07:57+00:00

Howard League charity fails in battle to halt government’s decision to make Pava available to prison staffAn attempt to halt the use of pepper spray on children held in young offender institutions (YOIs) has failed after the high court ruled on Monday that the weapon’s rollout was lawful.The Howard League for Penal Reform challenged the Labour government’s decision to authorise the use of Pava, a synthetic form of pepper spray, in three prisons in England holding boys as young as 15. Continue reading...

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Discretionary tech spend shows early recovery, but budgets may stay tight

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-01-19T14:06:52+00:00

Jimit Arora, the CEO of Everest Group, noted that there is a growing realisation among clients across industries, with many wanting to position themselves as technology companies

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Prince Harry accuses Daily Mail publisher of ‘terrifying’ intrusion

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-01-19T14:00:42+00:00

Duke of Sussex and six other high-profile figures say media company used unlawful information gatheringLawyers representing Prince Harry and six other prominent figures have accused the publisher of the Daily Mail of “clear, systematic and sustained use of unlawful information gathering” to secure stories about them.In a witness statement submitted to the court, the Duke of Sussex accused the newspaper group of subjecting him to “intrusion [that] was terrifying” for loved ones, creating a “massive strain” on his personal relationships. He said it had the effect of “driv[ing] me paranoid beyond

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Debt collector hired to chase unpaid taxes for the ATO pays zero corporate tax itself

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-01-19T14:00:28+00:00

Neither Recoveriescorp nor its parent entity has paid the tax since securing multi-million dollar government contractsGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA private debt collector has paid zero corporate tax since securing contracts worth tens of millions of dollars from the Australian Taxation Office to pursue arrears payments, including from welfare recipients.The parent entity of the outsource operator, Recoveriescorp, has recorded large income streams in its two most recent annual accounts, according to Guardian Australia analysis, with revenue surpassing $100m during

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Incoming NT administrator insulted PM and claimed First Nations people ‘main group’ behind crime

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-01-19T14:00:27+00:00

Exclusive: David Connolly says he won’t publicly express political opinions after he was announced for a role similar to that of a state governorGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe Northern Territory’s incoming administrator levelled a series of insults at Anthony Albanese and claimed First Nations people were “the main group responsible” for crime in the Top End in a 2024 speech, it can be revealed.David Connolly is due to begin his tenure as administrator – King Charles’s representative in the territory, which is the equivalent of a state governor – next month. A f

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Bill Gates charity trust’s holdings in fossil fuel firms rise despite divestment claims

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-01-19T14:00:25+00:00

Trust had $254m invested in companies such as Chevron, BP and Shell in 2024, a nine-year record, analysis showsThe Gates Foundation Trust holds hundreds of millions of dollars in fossil fuel extractors despite Bill Gates’ claims of divestment made in 2019.End-of-year filings reveal that in 2024 the trust invested $254m in companies that extract fossil fuels such as Chevron, BP and Shell. This was a nine-year record and up 21% from 2016, Guardian analysis found. Adjusting for inflation, it was the highest amount since 2019. Continue reading...

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Spain train crash: drivers had raised track concerns as human error ‘practically ruled out’ as cause of collision – latest updates

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-01-19T13:59:54+00:00

Reuters obtains letter from union last year raising worries over potholes and power lines as rescue work continues following deaths of 39 peopleKing Felipe of Spain has expressed his “concern about the terrible accident” in which at least 39 people have been killed.Speaking from Greece, the monarch was quoted as having told the media:We have been in contact with Sánchez and Juanma Moreno to learn the details. As soon as we finish, we will return as soon as possible. I understand the anguish of the families of the victims and the injured. We know that many residents of Adamuz assisted the victi

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Groenland : l’extrême droite danoise empêtrée dans ses contradictions

Source: Le Monde - International · Published: 2026-01-19T13:47:06+00:00

En janvier 2025, le dirigeant du Parti populaire danois, Morten Messerschmidt, était à Mar-a-Lago, en Floride, dans la propriété de Donald Trump. Aujourd’hui, il critique le gouvernement danois pour tenter de maintenir le dialogue avec les Etats-Unis.

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Body lotions glide to growth on online channels: Report

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-01-19T13:44:40+00:00

As of CY25, body lotions have become a nearly ₹1,100 crore online market and expected to grow to about ₹3,700 crore by 2030

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Spain train crash: rail operator says human error unlikely to be cause of collision as rescue efforts continue – latest updates

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-01-19T13:40:10+00:00

At least 39 people killed; rail operator says human error ‘practically ruled out’ as cause of crashKing Felipe of Spain has expressed his “concern about the terrible accident” in which at least 39 people have been killed.Speaking from Greece, the monarch was quoted as having told the media:We have been in contact with Sánchez and Juanma Moreno to learn the details. As soon as we finish, we will return as soon as possible. I understand the anguish of the families of the victims and the injured. We know that many residents of Adamuz assisted the victims immediately, and we express our gratitude

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