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US supreme court does not rule on Trump tariffs in first decision of new term – live

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-01-09T15:18:47+00:00

Bucking expectation, the court did not issue a highly anticipated ruling on the legality of Trump’s sweeping tariffsPope Leo XIV has denounced how nations are using force to assert their dominion worldwide, saying they are “completely undermining” peace and the post-Second World War international legal order, AP reported.In his most substantial critique of US, Russian and other military incursions in sovereign countries, Leo told ambassadors who represent their countries’ interests at the Holy See that “war is back in vogue and a zeal for war is spreading”. Continue reading...

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Pope Leo Rebukes a Spreading Global ‘Zeal for War’

Source: New York Times - World · Published: 2026-01-09T15:15:00+00:00

The pontiff used an annual address to ambassadors to the Vatican to condemn countries that prioritized violence over diplomacy to achieve their goals.

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Charity watchdog opens inquiry into City & Guilds’ sale of business arm

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-01-09T15:14:29+00:00

Bosses at body that trained chef Jamie Oliver were awarded million-pound bonuses after sale to private firmBusiness live – latest updatesThe Charity Commission has opened a statutory inquiry into City & Guilds’ sale of its qualification awards business to a private company last year.The announcement has been made after the Guardian revealed last month how City & Guilds bosses were handed million-pound bonuses after the charity privatised its business arm. Continue reading...

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UK right to weigh diplomacy before ‘calling out’ allies on international law breaches, says attorney general

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-01-09T15:14:17+00:00

Exclusive: In first comments since US attack on Venezuela, Richard Hermer refrained from singling out Trump administrationNations are right to consider diplomatic relations when deciding whether to “call out” breaches of international law, the attorney general has said, after the UK government faced criticism over its reluctance to condemn the US attack on Venezuela.In an interview with the Guardian, Richard Hermer, the government’s most senior law officer and a close ally of Keir Starmer, said that in a “complicated and dangerous” world, leaders should be able to use “statecraft” to consider

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Germany braces for more heavy snowfall as Storm Goretti hits northern Europe

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-01-09T15:13:26+00:00

France and Germany battered by strong winds and plunging temperatures, as schools closed and travel disruptedGermany is expecting heavy snowfalls of up to 20cm after record winds of more than 210kph left almost 400,000 homes in France without electricity, as Storm Goretti battered north-western Europe.No major or widespread damage to property was reported in France on Friday but one man was seriously hurt after slipping from his roof while trying to replace fallen tiles and 27 others suffered minor injuries, several requiring hospital treatment. Continue reading...

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India rejects US’ inaccurate claims on failed trade deal

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-01-09T15:13:03+00:00

MEA says Modi spoke to Trump eight times in 2025; the trade friction dragged Indian equities lower for a fifth straight session Friday, marking a sluggish start to 2026

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Літак США для виявлення ядерної активності здійснив таємничий політ над кількома штатами

Source: UNIAN (General) · Published: 2026-01-09T15:12:00+00:00

Політ літака WC-135R Constant Phoenix відбувся на тлі завершення договору СНО між США та Росією й збігся з випробуваннями міжконтинентальної ракети.

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US supreme court set to release first decision of new term – live

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-01-09T15:01:38+00:00

The court could issue a highly anticipated ruling on the legality of Trump’s sweeping tariffsPope Leo XIV has denounced how nations are using force to assert their dominion worldwide, saying they are “completely undermining” peace and the post-Second World War international legal order, AP reported.In his most substantial critique of US, Russian and other military incursions in sovereign countries, Leo told ambassadors who represent their countries’ interests at the Holy See that “war is back in vogue and a zeal for war is spreading”. Continue reading...

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Reform UK mayoral candidate apologises for Lammy ‘go home’ tweet, saying it was ‘clumsily worded’ – UK politics live

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-01-09T14:59:47+00:00

Chris Parry, who is contending for the Hampshire and Solent mayoralty, says his post was intended ‘ironically’Downing Street has defended its decision to single out pubs for special help with the problems created by rising business rate costs.At the No 10 lobby briefing this morning, the PM’s spokesperson confirmed that a package of measures to help pubs will be unveiled in the coming days. But he did not give any further details.We recognise that pubs are at the heart of our communities. We want them to thrive. We recognise that since the pandemic they’ve faced tough conditions and that isn’t

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Демі Мур згадала теплий ритуал із важкохворим Брюсом Віллісом

Source: UNIAN (General) · Published: 2026-01-09T14:59:00+00:00

Колаж УНІАН / фото instagram/demimoore, Getty ImagesАмериканська акторка Демі Мур поділилася особистими спогадами про ранній період стосунків із колишнім чоловіком Брюсом Віллісом, який страждає від серйозної...

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Urea availability likely to improve in January

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-01-09T14:57:09+00:00

Closing stock was 38.79 lakh tonnes (lt) as of January 2 against the demand estimate of 32.98 lt

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Charity watchdog opens statutory inquiry into City & Guilds’ sale of business arm

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-01-09T14:53:56+00:00

Bosses at body that trained chef Jamie Oliver were awarded million-pound bonuses after sale to private firmBusiness live – latest updatesThe Charity Commission has opened a statutory inquiry into City & Guilds’ sale of its qualification awards business to a private company last year.The announcement has been made after the Guardian revealed last month how City & Guilds bosses were handed million-pound bonuses after the charity privatised its business arm. Continue reading...

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Tax treatment on gifts given to children

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-01-09T14:44:05+00:00

Taxability of retirement benefits (gratuity, leave encashment, provident fund withdrawal, retrenchment compensation, VRS, etc.) is examined in the hands of the employee

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Le Constellation bar co-owner reportedly detained as Switzerland honours victims of Crans-Montana fire – Europe live

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-01-09T14:43:34+00:00

Swiss prosecutors had summoned bar’s owners earlier on Friday as country held national day of morningPope Leo also chooses to express a view on the recent events in Venezuela, calling for world governments – I think he means US president Donald Trump in particular – to “respect the will” of the Venezuelan people.Goes without saying that it’s particularly important coming from the first US pope.“I wish to repeat my urgent appeal that peaceful political solutions to the current situation should be sought, keeping in mind the common good of the peoples and not the defence of partisan interests.”“

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Police officer reached 93mph in fatal Bristol city centre car chase, court told

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-01-09T14:42:04+00:00

PC Matthew Pike is on trial charged with causing death of Dr Keryl Johnson by dangerous driving in 2021 incidentA police officer charged with causing death by dangerous driving reached speeds of up to 93mph (150km/h) through a city centre shortly before a fatal crash, a court has heard.Matthew Pike, 40, was following a white Volkswagen Tiguan driven by Lewis Griffin through Bristol city centre shortly before midnight on 4 November 2021. Continue reading...

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Broker’s call: BEL (Buy)

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-01-09T14:41:12+00:00

SBI Securities

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Lib Dems call on Reform MPs to donate income from X to charity amid Grok row

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-01-09T14:40:14+00:00

Exclusive: party says Nigel Farage and colleagues receiving ‘tainted money’ for their posts on Elon Musk’s platformThe Liberal Democrats have urged Reform UK MPs who receive payment from X for their posts to donate the money to charities working to combat sexual exploitation, after the site was flooded with AI-generated sexualised images of women and children.The party’s spokesperson for science, innovation and technology, Victoria Collins, said Nigel Farage and other MPs paid by the Elon Musk-owned site were receiving “tainted money”. Continue reading...

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US in process of seizing fifth tanker in effort to control Venezuelan oil

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-01-09T14:37:34+00:00

The Olina, seized in the Caribbean, was falsely flying the flag of Timor Leste, according to a public shipping databaseUS politics live – latest updatesThe US is in the process of seizing the Olina tanker in the Caribbean near Trinidad in the fifth such interdiction of ships in recent weeks as part of Washington’s efforts to control Venezuelan oil exports, two US officials said on Friday.The Olina, according to public shipping database Equasis, was falsely flying the flag of the tiny south-east Asian nation of Timor Leste. The vessel had previously sailed from Venezuela and had returned to the

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