International Benfica vs Real Madrid 4-2: UEFA Champions League – as it happened All our updates, with reaction and interviews, following our text commentary stream of the UCL league-phase finale.Source: www.aljazeera.comRead full article todayJanuary 29, 2026 1
International Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,435 These are the key developments from day 1,435 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.Source: www.aljazeera.comRead full article todayJanuary 29, 2026 1
International Households in England and Wales must splash out more as water bills rise again Average bills to go up by 5.4% in April, with Ofwat approving record spending plans amid outrage over sewage spillsWater bills in England and Wales will rise by an average of £33 per household in April, in the latest above-inflation increase intended to fix leaking pipes and sewage treatment works.The increase will push the average annual water bill to £639 in the year from 1 April, up 5.4% on the […] todayJanuary 29, 2026
International UK probably needs large new factory to meet target of 1.3m cars a year, say industry boss Mike Hawes casts doubt on Labour’s plan to double production by 2035, as Starmer visits China with carmaker delegationA target of building 1.3m cars a year is likely to be missed unless a large new UK factory is built in the coming years, an industry group has said, as Keir Starmer prepares to hold trade talks in China.Labour aims to have 1.3m vehicles rolling off production lines by 2035, a […] todayJanuary 29, 2026
International Food sector calls for transition period if UK and EU agree post-Brexit rules reset Industry groups warn that aligning agriculture standards overnight could cost British businesses up to £810m a yearBritish food sector representatives have urged the government to introduce a transition period if it agrees to realign post-Brexit agriculture rules with the EU.They warned that aligning regulations overnight would create a “cliff edge” that could cost UK businesses between £500m and £810m a year, because of the divergence in standards since Brexit. Continue […] todayJanuary 29, 2026
International Bluey tops US streaming charts in 2025 for second year in a row, with 45bn minutes watched Australian children’s cartoon series about a family of blue heelers has yet to announce a new seasonAustralian-made animated series Bluey was the most streamed show in the US for the second year in a row, topping Nielsen’s annual year-end streaming charts for 2025.US viewers watched 45.2bn minutes of the show on Disney+ according to Nielsen, down from 55.62bn in 2024, but still impressive given the show comprises 154 episodes – […] todayJanuary 29, 2026
International Australia news live: independent MP says Israel president’s visit ‘risks igniting further division’; Aly condemns Morrison’s Islam speech as ‘abhorrent’ Mackellar MP Sophie Scamps expresses concern over Isaac Herzog’s invitation to visit Australia in February. Follow the latest updates liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAnne Aly says it is ‘huge relief’ there were no casualties at Perth Invasion Day rallyAnne Aly, the minister for multicultural affairs, as well as a counter-terrorism expert, says she is relieved no one was hurt in the potential terrorist act […] todayJanuary 29, 2026
insert_link Local Climate crises, trade wars devastating Africa—Sir Sam Jonah frica is facing "unrelenting force" from multiple global shocks, including climate change, trade wars, and debt pressures that threaten to overwhelm the continent, business leader Sir Sam Jonah has warned. Speaking at the Africa Trade Summit 2026 on Thursday, Sir Sam painted a sobering picture of external threats converging on Africa, describing the situation as a "near reality pounding at our doors."Source: www.myjoyonline.comRead full article todayJanuary 29, 2026 1
International Barcelona claim Champions League last-16 spot, but its the playoffs for PSG Barcelona leap into Champions League automatic qualifying positions with win in Copenhagen, but PSG face playoffs.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