International After feverish speculation, Andrew Hastie failed to mount a Liberal leadership challenge. So what now? Hastie’s allies are cautioning against assuming his supporters would automatically shift their allegiances to Angus TaylorGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastWhat was the point of that then?That is the question some Liberals MPs – and no doubt some bemused voters – are asking after Andrew Hastie abandoned plans to challenge Sussan Ley for the party leadership after a week of feverish speculation. Continue reading...Source: www.theguardian.comRead […] todayJanuary 30, 2026 2
insert_link International BBC visits rundown Venezuela oil towns hoping for US-funded revival Amid rusting oil pumps and rigs, once affluent Venezuelan oil towns place their hope in US investment.Source: feeds.bbci.co.ukRead full article todayJanuary 30, 2026 1
insert_link International What did UK and China get out of Starmer’s reset visit? Sir Keir Starmer's visit to China brought agreements on visas, services, healthcare, green tech and finance.Source: feeds.bbci.co.ukRead full article todayJanuary 30, 2026 1
insert_link International Trump says ‘it would be great’ if US ‘didn’t have to use’ military force on Iran The US president says he has told Iran it has to do "two things" to avoid military action, as the US builds up its forces in the Gulf.Source: feeds.bbci.co.ukRead full article todayJanuary 30, 2026
insert_link International Agents in Minneapolis could be pulled back if local officials co-operate, border tsar says Tom Homan says the immigration operation would be more "targeted", as the Trump administration works to calm frustrations both in the city and on Capitol Hill.Source: feeds.bbci.co.ukRead full article todayJanuary 30, 2026 1
International Kurdish-led SDF agrees integration with Syrian government forces This is a breaking news story.Source: www.aljazeera.comRead full article todayJanuary 30, 2026
International Why the UK’s toughest immigration voices are often politicians of colour As parties harden their stance on borders, minority politicians have become political cover against racism accusations.Source: www.aljazeera.comRead full article todayJanuary 30, 2026
International Diplomatic efforts intensify to avert US-Iran war Diplomatic efforts are intensifying to avoid a military confrontation between the US and Iran.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 Santander offers 98% mortgage for first-time buyers – with strict rules todayFebruary 3, 2026 6
