International Philip Glass withdraws world premiere of his Lincoln symphony from Kennedy Center Composer says values of Trump-dominated Kennedy Center ‘are in direct conflict’ with symphony’s messageCelebrated US composer Philip Glass has withdrawn the world premiere of his latest symphony at Washington DC’s John F Kennedy Center in protest of Donald Trump’s presidency.In a statement on Tuesday, the 88-year-old composer said: “After thoughtful consideration, I have decided to withdraw my Symphony No 15 ‘Lincoln’ from the John F Kennedy Center for the Performing […] todayJanuary 27, 2026 1
International With Burnham blocked, Labour’s attention turns back to Angela Rayner The Greater Manchester mayor’s aborted return has reopened quiet speculation about the party’s future leadershipThe political world abhors a vacuum of intrigue and gossip. The scuppering of Andy Burnham’s return to Westminster has therefore brought renewed attention to other potential successors to Keir Starmer. That is in turn likely to involve renewed scrutiny of Angela Rayner.Starmer’s former number two and housing secretary has been quietly loyal since she resigned as […] todayJanuary 27, 2026 1
International Euston HS2 back on track say ministers as final tunnelling begins First of two 1,600-tonne boring machines drilling the 4.5 miles from Old Oak Common station switched on in LondonMinisters have pledged that a redeveloped Euston HS2 station will be big enough to “serve the nation” as tunnelling began for the last miles of high-speed railway into central London.Excavating the 4.5-mile tunnels from Old Oak Common in west London is expected to take between 12 and 18 months – although details […] todayJanuary 27, 2026 1
International Minnesota judge orders ICE chief to appear in court Judge orders head of ICE to explain agency's handling of bond hearings for immigrants it has detained.Source: www.aljazeera.comRead full article todayJanuary 27, 2026 1
insert_link International Ex-Nigeria oil minister stands trial in UK on bribery charges Diezani Alison-Madueke took bribes including luxury goods and private jet travel, a prosecutor tells a London court. Source: feeds.bbci.co.ukRead full article todayJanuary 27, 2026 1
insert_link Local Metro Mass spare parts: We cleared 3 out of 4 containers and 30 VDL buses from the port before leaving office – Former MMTL boss A former Managing Director of the Metro Mass Transit Limited (MMTL), Albert Adu Boahen, has said 30 VDL buses and three 40-foot containers of spare parts out of four supplied by the Dutch manufacturer VDL and arrive in Ghana in April 2024, were cleared from the port before he handed over office to his successor in March 2025. Read More …Source: www.graphic.com.ghRead full article todayJanuary 27, 2026 1
insert_link Local The Multimedia Group vs. Kennedy Agyapong: Court adjourns defamation trial to February 11 The defamation case filed by The Multimedia Group against former Assin Central Member of Parliament, resumes today at the Accra High Court after a long pause since October 2023.Source: www.myjoyonline.comRead full article todayJanuary 27, 2026 1
insert_link Local IShowSpeed describes Asenema Waterfalls as “peaceful” and “calm” American streamer IShowSpeed began his visit to Ghana with a tour of Asenema Waterfalls, where he officially started his live stream, describing the location as both peaceful and calm.Source: www.myjoyonline.comRead full article todayJanuary 27, 2026
insert_link Local Chief Justice Mabel Agyemang to retire after 6 years of judicial reforms in Turks and Caicos Chief Justice of the Turks and Caicos Islands, Mabel Agyemang, will retire from office at the end of March 2026, bringing to a close six years of service widely regarded as a period of deep institutional change and judicial reform.Source: www.myjoyonline.comRead full article todayJanuary 27, 2026
insert_link International Santander offers 98% mortgage for first-time buyers – with strict rules todayFebruary 3, 2026 5