insert_link Local Europe must act urgently and stop outsourcing defence, says EU’s Kallas Europe must step up urgently to improve its defence and make Nato "more European to maintain its strength", because the US has shaken the transatlantic relationship to its foundation, the EU's foreign policy chief has warned.Source: www.myjoyonline.comRead full article todayJanuary 28, 2026 1
insert_link Local AI model from Google’s DeepMind reads recipe for life in DNA An AI model developed by Google’s DeepMind could transform our understanding of DNA – the complete recipe for building and running the human body – and its impact on disease and medicine discovery, according to researchers. Called AlphaGenome, the model could help scientists discover why subtle differences in our DNA put us at risk of […]Source: www.myjoyonline.comRead full article todayJanuary 28, 2026
International What is Nipah virus? The highly lethal disease causing concern across Asia Airports across Asia have put urgent steps in place to stop the spread of a highly lethal virus.Source: feeds.skynews.comRead full article todayJanuary 28, 2026 1
insert_link International Canada’s New Reality What can we learn from Canada’s pivot away from the U.S.?Source: rss.nytimes.comRead full article todayJanuary 28, 2026 1
International ICE thwarted from entering Ecuador’s consulate in Minneapolis by employee Action comes amid federal agencies’ campaign in the city, prompting an official complaint to US embassy in QuitoAn Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent attempted to enter Ecuador’s consulate in Minneapolis, but was turned back by an employee, prompting an official complaint to the US embassy in Quito, the country’s foreign ministry said.The Tuesday incident came as ICE and other federal agencies continue their aggressive campaign of arresting people in […] todayJanuary 28, 2026
International What to know about the third No Kings protests happening in March Demonstrations will be held across the US against ICE’s reign of terror with flagship event in Twin CitiesA third No Kings protest will be held on 28 March, organizers announced today. Ezra Levin, co-founder of Indivisible, one of the groups coordinating No Kings, said that he expects it to be “the biggest protest in American history”.Protests will be held nationwide, with a flagship event in Minnesota’s Twin Cities – Minneapolis […] todayJanuary 28, 2026 1
International Assisted dying backers could use archaic procedure to bypass ‘undemocratic’ block by peers Exclusive: MPs backing bill to use ‘nuclear option’ of 1911 Parliament Act if it continues to be blocked by LordsSupporters of assisted dying will seek to force through the bill using an archaic parliamentary procedure if it continues to be blocked by the Lords.The high stakes move – described by some backers as the “nuclear option” – would be the first time the 1911 Parliament Act has been invoked for […] todayJanuary 28, 2026 1
International ‘Not radical, it’s fair’: Australian households would receive compensation in proposed ‘polluter pays’ levy scheme Superpower Institute report fleshes out 2024 call from Labor heavyweight Ross Garnaut to re-embrace carbon pricing 12 years after Tony Abbott axed itFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe Albanese government could make deep emissions cuts and restructure an ailing federal budget by taxing polluting companies more than $35bn a year for the damage they cause to the […] todayJanuary 28, 2026
International Colombian lawmaker among 15 missing in plane disappearance Plane vanished in jungle near eastern border with Venezuela; search hindered by dense terrain and adverse weather.Source: www.aljazeera.comRead full article todayJanuary 28, 2026
insert_link International Santander offers 98% mortgage for first-time buyers – with strict rules todayFebruary 3, 2026 6
