insert_link International South Korea’s ex-first lady jailed for 20 months for bribery Kim Keon Hee was also ordered to return a Graff diamond necklace and pay back 12.85m won in cash.Source: feeds.bbci.co.ukRead full article todayJanuary 28, 2026
insert_link International Zelensky condemns Russian drone strike that killed five on passenger train Drones targeted a packed train in north-eastern Ukraine, officials say.Source: feeds.bbci.co.ukRead full article todayJanuary 28, 2026
insert_link Local South Korea’s former first lady sentenced to 20 months in prison for bribery It all started with a designer handbag. Then two, then a luxury necklace, and more. Now, it’s ending in jail time for South Korea’s former first lady. Kim Keon Hee, the wife of disgraced (and also jailed) former President Yoon Suk Yeol, was sentenced to one year and eight months in prison on Wednesday for […]Source: www.myjoyonline.comRead full article todayJanuary 28, 2026 1
Local Ghana’s total export earnings hit US$31.1bn in 2025; trade balance reaches record US$13.6bn Meanwhile, the country's gross international reserves in 2025 stood at a record value of US$13.8 billion.Source: www.myjoyonline.comRead full article todayJanuary 28, 2026
International Sussan Ley says David Littleproud rejected offer of talks this week after Coalition break-up Liberal leader proposed meeting ‘without any preconditions’ to discuss two parties’ relationship after last week’s splitDavid Littleproud rebuffed Sussan Ley’s offer for last-minute peace talks ahead of parliament’s return next week as the Nationals leader prepares for a leadership contest.In a message to Liberal MPs on Wednesday, Ley said she had written to Littleproud on Tuesday night proposing a meeting “without any preconditions” to discuss the two parties’ relationship following […] todayJanuary 28, 2026 1
International Palestine Action Group plans ‘national day of protest’ as Herzog visit confirmed – as it happened This blog is now closedSussan Ley says David Littleproud rejected offer of talks this week after Coalition break-upAnalysis: Sussan Ley has two factors working in her favour as rumours of a Liberal leadership mutiny swirlGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe minister for defence industry, Pat Conroy, has refuted claims made by shadow frontbencher Andrew Bragg about the Muslim community.Earlier Bragg accused Australia’s Muslim community of […] todayJanuary 28, 2026 1
International Trump says Alex Pretti shouldn’t have been carrying a gun US President Donald Trump said Alex Pretti shouldn’t have been carrying a gun, even though he was legally armed.Source: www.aljazeera.comRead full article todayJanuary 28, 2026 1
International Top Turkish diplomat says Iran ready to negotiate, warns against US attack 'It's wrong to start the war again,' Turkiye's foreign minister tells Al Jazeera amid escalating US-Iran tensions.Source: www.aljazeera.comRead full article todayJanuary 28, 2026 1
International North Korea’s Kim to outline plans to boost nuclear arsenal Pyongyang expected to release five-year development plan for defence and economy at upcoming congress.Source: www.aljazeera.comRead full article todayJanuary 28, 2026 1
insert_link International Santander offers 98% mortgage for first-time buyers – with strict rules todayFebruary 3, 2026 6