International Activists call for a nationwide ‘blackout’ to protest against Trump’s violent immigration crackdown – US politics live Organizers say the demonstration is part of a growing non-violent movementDonald Trump has nominated the former Federal Reserve governor Kevin Warsh as its next chair amid an extraordinary attempt by the president to tighten his grip on the US central bank and flout its longstanding independence.Trump told reporters on Thursday that he planned to announce his choice for chair of the Federal Reserve on Friday morning, hinting that “a lot […] todayJanuary 30, 2026
International Edinburgh tomb of philosopher David Hume vandalised with ‘satanic’ symbols Tour guide reports drawing of naked woman pointing knife at baby and coded writing at Old Calton burial groundThe tomb of the philosopher David Hume and two other memorials at a historic cemetery in Edinburgh have been vandalised with “disturbing occult-style paraphernalia”.A tour guide made the discovery at the Old Calton burial ground. It included a drawing of a naked woman pointing a bloodied knife at a baby with a […] todayJanuary 30, 2026
International China has lifted sanctions from six serving British MPs and peers, Starmer says Starmer confirms immediate removal, but it is unclear if sanctions remain on former MP, academic and barristerUK politics live – latest updatesChina has lifted the sanctions it imposed on serving British MPs and peers in a significant sign of warming relations after Keir Starmer travelled to Beijing for landmark talks with Xi Jinping.Nine UK citizens were banned from China in 2021, including five Conservative MPs and two members of the […] todayJanuary 30, 2026 1
insert_link International Syrian government reaches deal with Kurdish-led forces The deal will see the gradual integration of Kurdish forces and administration into the Syrian state.Source: feeds.bbci.co.ukRead full article todayJanuary 30, 2026
International Israel announces plan to reopen Gaza’s Rafah crossing on Sunday This is a breaking news story.Source: www.aljazeera.comRead full article todayJanuary 30, 2026
International Five killed as Israeli strikes persist in Gaza despite ceasefire Two people are reported killed in a drone strike at Maghazi camp in central Gaza while three others die in Rafah.Source: www.aljazeera.comRead full article todayJanuary 30, 2026
International UEFA Champions League playoffs: Real Madrid draw Benfica, PSG get Monaco Real Madrid handed tough UEFA Champions League draw against Benfica, the team that consigned them to the playoffs.Source: www.aljazeera.comRead full article todayJanuary 30, 2026
insert_link International Assefa targets London repeat & Sawe eyes course record Reigning champions Tigst Assefa and Sebastian Sawe will target record-breaking London Marathon victories in April.Source: feeds.bbci.co.ukRead full article todayJanuary 30, 2026
insert_link International South Africa expels Israeli envoy over ‘violations of diplomatic norms’ Ariel Siedman has been given 72 hours to leave South Africa, the foreign affairs ministry says.Source: feeds.bbci.co.ukRead full article todayJanuary 30, 2026
insert_link International Santander offers 98% mortgage for first-time buyers – with strict rules todayFebruary 3, 2026 6
