France to replace US video-conferencing tools with its own
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Source:The Times
January 26, 2026 20:34 UTC
News update: Anti-racist/anti-fascist round up from the week 19-26 January 2026 – from Minneapolis to Britain we can stop the far right
In Minneapolis we saw mass protests, walkouts and strikes last Friday, while in Britain many local far right protests were outnumbered and the Together Alliance against the far right demo on Saturday 28 March is set to be huge. NewcastleOn Saturday 24 January we had around 40 anti fascists at the blue carpet with 20 protestors on the far right side. Monitoring group overviewWith the collapse of the Falkirk far right group we see some of the same pattern as last week, a crisis in some sections of the far right. In other places far right mobilisations were down, on the video I saw of Cheltenham there was 15 of them. Despite the low numbers of the far right the local SUTR group is planning to stay alert and prepare to counter protest.
Source:The Guardian
January 26, 2026 20:29 UTC
Which sitting MPs have defected to Reform UK? Full list
She told a Reform UK veterans event in London that she had resigned her Conservative Party membership of 30 years, following Robert Jenrick. Which sitting MPs have defected to Reform UK? Several MPs have defected to Reform UK; only a handful are currently sitting in the House of Commons at the time of their change. Two backbench MPs have also defected to Reform UK, these are:Lee Anderson (March 2024) - Became Reform's first MP, and was subsequently elected for Reform UK at the 2024 general electionSuella Braverman (January 26)There have also been a number of former MPs who are no longer sitting in the House of Commons who have also defected to Reform UK. Suella Braverman defects to Reform UKFormer Conservative Home Secretary Suella Braverman is the latest to defect to Reform UK.
Source:The Times
January 26, 2026 20:15 UTC
US families face ‘impossible choices’ as White House pushes to freeze childcare funding | The Guardian | news
TLDRThe Trump administration is pushing to freeze federal funds for childcare and family assistance in five states, including Minnesota, New York, California, Illinois, and Colorado, over claims of potential fraud and misuse of taxpayer funds. Childcare workers argue that this freeze would be a disaster for families reliant on these services, and the impacted states have sued the Trump administration to halt the freeze. The freeze includes nearly $2.4bn through the Child Care and Development Fund, $7.35bn through the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families, and $869m through the Social Services Block Grant. The claims of fraud come in the wake of a viral video from a conservative influencer, but media outlets have debunked the allegations, finding no evidence of misuse of federal funds. The freeze has been criticized as a partisan political stunt, and the administration has not provided any evidence of fraud or justification for freezing the funds.
Source:The Guardian
January 26, 2026 19:57 UTC
Are we near a tipping point?
Are we near a tipping point? Let me be clear about what I mean by tipping point. So what is so fragile in the world at present that the tipping point feels as though it must happen? The tipping point at which NATO, including US membership, ceases to be relevant would appear to have been reached. Again, a tipping point seems not just on the horizon, but fairly close in this case.
Source:The Guardian
January 26, 2026 19:25 UTC
Tens of thousands join Invasion Day protests across Australia – video
Thousands of First Nations people and their allies gather across Australia on Invasion Day, a day that marks the ongoing fight against racism and dispossession of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Yorta Yorta man Jye Charles says even though the day is 'heavy ... it's a pretty good time for mob to get together and non-Indigenous people to show their solidarity'. Anti-immigration protests are also held, with Pauline Hanson addressing a March for Australia in Brisbane
Source:The Guardian
January 26, 2026 18:16 UTC
Women-only swimming sessions launch at Newlands Leisure Centre
New women’s-only swimming sessions are being launched at Newlands Leisure Centre, offering a welcoming and inclusive environment for women and girls aged 13 and over. The sessions, operated by Leisure Focus on behalf of the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead, will take place every Wednesday evening and aim to make swimming more accessible for women of all abilities. The sessions are designed to cater for everyone, from those looking to build confidence in the water to regular swimmers training for fitness. Newlands Leisure Centre also offers free on-site parking and dedicated changing facilities, making the sessions convenient for residents. Places must be booked online via Newlands Leisure Centre at www.leisurefocus.org.uk.
Source:Express
January 26, 2026 18:08 UTC
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Source:The Guardian
January 26, 2026 18:05 UTC
Artificial intelligence costs more UK jobs than it creates
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Source:The Times
January 26, 2026 16:39 UTC
Seven electric cars with more than 450 miles of range per charge
If you thought a big breakthrough in battery technology was needed before we start getting truly long-range electric cars, well, you’re partly right. When comparing the range of new electric cars, though, the WLTP figures are the best metric we have. So, using those as our guide, this is our list of the longest-range electric cars on sale in the UK in 2026. All of them manage more than 450 miles WLTP. • Read the latest articles about TeslaOther electric cars with more than 400 miles of range:• Peugeot e-5008: 414 miles• Mercedes GLC: 443 miles• MG IM5: 441 miles• Polestar 3: 438 miles• Volkswagen ID.7: 436 miles• Peugeot e-3008: 435 miles• Mercedes-Benz EQE: 429 miles• Vauxhall Grandland Electric: 425 miles• Porsche Taycan: 421 milesHow much electric car range do you need?
Source:The Times
January 26, 2026 16:19 UTC
Man City transfer stance on shock Real Madrid swoop in summer window
Man City transfer stance on shock Real Madrid swoop in summer windowManchester City have been linked with a move for one of Liverpool's former defenders but will not be chasing a transfersView Image Trent Alexander-Arnold in Real Madrid training (Image: )Manchester City are not planning to offer Trent Alexander-Arnold a shock route back to the Premier League in summer. The Liverpool academy product moved to Real Madrid at the end of last season, burning some bridges on Anfield with the way he went about the move, but has not had a smooth start to life at the Bernabeu. Alexander-Arnold was seen as the player that could succeed the hugely popular right-back Dani Carvajal at Real Madrid in the long term, yet it has been a challenging first season. Those early troubles have led to claims that a summer move could be on the cards. Rayan Ait-Nouri was used there against Bodo/Glimt, and could be tried there again despite the defeat in Norway.
Source:Express
January 26, 2026 16:09 UTC
Suella Braverman’s journey from Tory right torchbearer to party defector
As an undergraduate reading law at Queens’ College, Cambridge, Ms Braverman became the chairwoman of the Cambridge University Conservative Association. Her first bid to become an MP ended in disappointment at the 2005 general election as she came second to Labour’s Keith Vaz in Leicester East. Further controversy was to follow as Ms Braverman unveiled a plan in April 2023 to house hundreds of asylum seekers in the Bibby Stockholm barge. A few days later, Ms Braverman was sacked in a reshuffle and returned to the backbenches. Ms Braverman opted not to stand for the Tory leadership following Rishi Sunak’s resignation, but she continued to court controversy.
Source:The Times
January 26, 2026 15:47 UTC
Uncertainty, investment and why words still matter for UK growth
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Source:The Times
January 26, 2026 15:32 UTC
Germany prepares for Russia to attack Nato in two years
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January 26, 2026 15:27 UTC
UK military sexual abuse investigation widened as more than 500 contact police | The Guardian | news
TLDRThe UK military sexual abuse investigation has been widened to include the Royal Navy and Royal Air Force, with over 500 people contacting police about incidents that allegedly occurred during armed services medical examinations over the past 50 years. The investigation, codenamed Operation Pianora, is being led by Wiltshire police and is supported by the Hampshire-based defence serious crime command and the Ministry of Defence. The minister for veterans and people, Louise Sandher-Jones, described the scale of the response as 'deeply disturbing' and praised the courage of those who have come forward. The investigation aims to assess any relevant report, whenever it may have occurred, and to safeguard others from similar incidents.
Source:The Guardian
January 26, 2026 15:05 UTC