Hundreds of protesters gathered outside the proposed site of China’s new “mega-embassy” on Saturday afternoon, calling on the government to reject Beijing’s proposals for the site.
Demonstrators waved flags and banners, chanting “no mega-embassy”, and were joined by Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch. Speaking at the rally, Badenoch said, “I am standing here with you today because I believe in freedom. “I’m standing with you today, because I know what it is like to live without freedom. “We take it for... Read More
Trump vows extra tariffs for UK, Denmark and other European countries until Greenland deal struck.
This is a surprise announcement that has now injected a newfound sense of urgency into the issue of Greenland,Donald Trump announces plans to hit the UK, Denmark and other European countries with a 10% tariff on “all or any goods” exported to the US from 1 February In a post on Truth Social, the US... Read More
Protests were held in Zurich and Bern on Tuesday against the Iranian regime.
Several hundred people took part in a rally in Zurich, while in Bern police intervened outside the Iranian embassy.Several hundred people gathered at Europaplatz near Zurich’s main station on Tuesday evening, according to a photographer from the Keystone-SDA news agency. The authorised protest, organised by Free Iran Switzerland, passed off peacefully. The group campaigns for... Read More
Strictly judge Shirley Ballas taken to hospital after falling on glass table –
The 65-year-old head judge on the BBC dancing programme said she was taking time to heal her neck and back following the incident, but had not injured her skull In a story post on Instagram, Ballas said: “Thank you to all who reached out to see how I’m doing. “Scary fall backwards hitting my head... Read More
What now for Iran’s Supreme Leader?” BBC
Iran’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, in his secret hideout these days, knows he is now a marked man. He will not be sitting on his veranda anytime soon. When discussing what the United States might do next to help the protesters in Iran, US President Trump has mentioned Qassem Soleimani and Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi.... Read More
South Korea’s ex-president Yoon Suk Yeol, sentenced to 5 years in prison-
A South Korean court on Friday, January 16, 2026, sentenced former President Yoon Suk Yeol to five years in prison on charges that included obstructing attempts by authorities to arrest him following his failed bid to impose martial law in December 2024. The Seoul Central District Court found Yoon guilty of mobilizing the presidential security... Read More
Shooting in South African township leaves seven dead
Gunmen killed seven people in a township outside the South African city of Cape Town early on Saturday in an incident believed to be extortion-related, police said. The attack is the latest in a string of mass shootings that have shaken the crime-weary country of 63 million. “Police are investigating a shooting incident in Marikana... Read More
Giorgia Meloni could have a new political buddy to rival her friendship with Donald Trump after the two leaders appeared to hit it off in Tokyo-Sky News
Giorgia Meloni might have a new best friend in world politics after Japan’s prime minister laid on cake and gifts – and even sang happy birthday to the Italian leader. The women snapped a selfie together – with Ms Meloni later posting an anime version next to the caption: “Two distant nations, but ever closer. Friendship and... Read More
Pakistan: 14 killed as truck plunges into dry canal in Sargodha.
The statement added that the canal was dry, but passengers were stuck beneath the truck. The injured were provided first aid on site and were then shifted to Civil Hospital Kot Momin. Rescue services also shifted the bodies to the medical facility. M-3, M-4 and M-11 were closed due to dense fog, according to the National... Read More
No autism link to paracetamol in pregnancy – study” Current evidence does not link paracetamol use in pregnancy to autism, experts have said after a new review of studies on the topic.
US President Donald Trump said in September there had been a “meteoric rise” in cases of autism and that Tylenol, which is called paracetamol in Ireland, was a potential cause. He said the painkiller should not be taken during pregnancy, suggesting pregnant women should “tough it out”. His comments were criticised by autism campaigners and... Read More