Macron tells Davos of shift towards 'a world without rules' – video
The French president, Emmanuel Macron, told the World Economic Forum, in Davos, that the world was sliding away from democracy and international law towards autocracy and violence. 'It's a shift to a world without rules, where international law is trampled underfoot and where the only law that seems to matter is that of the strongest,' he said on Tuesday. Imperial ambitions were resurfacing, he added, and Donald Trump's tariff war aimed to 'weaken and subordinate' Europe
Source:The Guardian
January 20, 2026 22:04 UTC
Number of Democrats say they will vote against DHS funding bill amid alarm over ICE tactics – as it happened
From 1h ago 02.55 GMT Summary Closing summary Our live coverage is ending now. Minneapolis mayor Jacob Frey , Minnesota’s governor, Tim Walz , the state attorney general, Keith Ellison , the Hennepin county attorney, Mary Moriarty, and St Paul’s mayor, Kaohly Her , all Democrats, received subpoenas. Multiple democrats say they will not vote to fund the Department of Homeland Security, hours after the Appropriations Committees released the text of the Homeland Security funding bill. Louisiana congresswoman Julia Letlow officially announced her bid for Senate after receiving a “complete and total” social media endorsement from Donald Trump over the weekend. Share3h ago 00.40 GMT Donald Trump signed an executive order today aimed at “stopping Wall Street from competing with Main Street homebuyers” following recent social media posts from the president regarding the affordability of housing.
Source:The Guardian
January 20, 2026 21:54 UTC
Arsenal player ratings vs Inter: 8/10 sends statement but Bukayo Saka struggles again
Gabriel Jesus was on hand to turn home a deflected Myles Lewis-Skelly shot to put the north Londoners on their way. Express Sport hands out player ratings after Arsenal's win in Milan. William Saliba - 7He might not have had his usual partner beside him, but that didn't stop the Frenchman from maintaining his usual standards. Gabriel Jesus was on fire for Arsenal against the Serie A sideMikel Merino - 6Deployed in his natural midfield position and certainly put himself about. Leandro Trossard - 7Involved in the Arsenal second and never stopped running throughout the night.
Source:Express
January 20, 2026 21:54 UTC
Cubs position player pitchers: Frank Schwindel
The Cubs lost 14-5. In the first of those games, the Cubs lost 2-1 in 13 innings, using nine pitchers. So when the Yankees started pounding Cubs pitching in that third game of the series, Schwindel warmed up his pitching arm again. The Cubs lost the game 18-4. Schwindel surrendered another homer, this one to Luke Voit, and two more runs, making the final score Padres 19, Cubs 5.
Source:The Guardian
January 20, 2026 21:35 UTC
Trump’s antics raise red flags for the US economy and investors
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Source:The Times
January 20, 2026 21:24 UTC
Sven Botman lifts lid on dark times at Newcastle United amid injury troubles - 'never nice'
Sven Botman lifts lid on dark times at Newcastle United amid injury troubles - 'never nice'The Dutchman recently signed a deal until 2030 and now that he is back from injury he does not feel new signings at the back are neededView 2 Images Sven Botman of Newcastle United (Image: 2026 Malcolm Couzens)Sven Botman admits that nights against PSV Eindhoven in the Champions League are what he dreamed about during a tough injury lay-off. Botman would love to get back to the form he displayed in his first season after arriving from Lille. That season Newcastle conceded a measly 33 goals and had one of the best defences in the league. With a smile, Botman said: "I think we had a great first season as a defence [in 2022/23]. Even when I came back from my ACL, I played a few games and then had another injury.
Source:The Times
January 20, 2026 20:54 UTC
Cost of keeping China happy over embassy won’t buy much in return
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January 20, 2026 20:04 UTC
Am I legally obliged to pay a private penalty notice in full?
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January 20, 2026 20:01 UTC
Dominik Szoboszlai Opens Up On Liverpool Contract Talks
In the midst of a Liverpool season that hasn’t gone to plan, with long stretches of both underwhelming results and disappointing performances, one of the most consistent positive standouts has been that of star midfielder Dominik Szoboszlai. That he’s into his third season, though, means it’s time to start worrying about contract. “There are always talks,” Szoboszlai acknowledged this week when asked about his contract situation. “The media talk a lot because that’s your job and there have been talks but for sure not any decision has been made. Along with Szoboszlai, Liverpool rebuilt their midfield with Alexis Mac Allister and Ryan Gravenberch in 2023.
Source:The Guardian
January 20, 2026 19:08 UTC
Chicago Cubs news and notes — Gallen, Lester, Pressly, Shaw
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Source:The Guardian
January 20, 2026 19:05 UTC
U.K. approves a ‘mega’ Chinese Embassy in London despite criticism of security risks
Royal Mint Court, near London’s financial district, is the proposed site for the new Chinese Embassy. Britain’s government on Tuesday approved a huge new Chinese Embassy in central London despite strong criticism from lawmakers across the political spectrum that it could become a base for espionage and intimidation of opponents. AdvertisementThe heads of two U.K. spy agencies said that although it’s not realistic to eliminate all risks, appropriate “security mitigations” were in place. They said there were “clear security advantages” to consolidating China’s current seven diplomatic premises in London onto one site. The approval is widely expected to pave the way for a long-anticipated trip by Starmer to China, and an expansion of the U.K. Embassy in Beijing.
Source:The Times
January 20, 2026 19:04 UTC
Social media ban for under-16s considered by UK government
Social media ban for under-16s considered by UK governmentThe Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) has announced immediate steps to address children’s social media use, including directing Ofsted to review how effectively schools implement their mobile phone policies. Ms Kendall said: "We are determined to ensure technology enriches children’s lives, not harms them – and to give every child the childhood they deserve." 'Ban announcement offers nothing for parents'Lord Nash, a former schools minister, said the consultation is a further delay in addressing the issue. Ian Russell set up the Molly Rose Foundation after his 14-year-old daughter Molly took her own life, having viewed harmful content on social media. He argued that simply banning social media may create "a false sense of security."
Source:The Times
January 20, 2026 19:01 UTC
Justin Steele’s rehab is ahead of schedule
Steele took a step forward in his rehab process Friday when he threw off a mound for the first time since he underwent season-ending elbow surgery in April. Steele said Saturday he is feeling really good and hasn’t suffered any setbacks. “There hasn’t really been any hiccups at all through this process,” Steele said. If anything, we’re ahead of schedule. Kind of been pushing the envelope the entire time, wanting to get off the mound, push the footage back as far as the throwing progression goes.
Source:The Guardian
January 20, 2026 18:27 UTC
Trump could pick Fed chair next week as Kevin Hassett’s odds dwindle
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January 20, 2026 18:19 UTC
Nashville school choice applications now open; an MLK Day march
SCHOOL CHOICES: Applications open today for families to choose schools outside of their zone or neighborhood through the Metro Nashville Public Schools options process and close on Feb. 6. Families can apply online and rank seven schools of their choice from highest to lowest priority. Some optional schools have special admissions requirements; Early College High School, Hume-Fogg High School, Martin Luther King Jr. School and Meigs Middle School consider a student’s grade average and standardized test scores, while MNPS Virtual School, Isaiah T. Creswell Middle School of the Arts, Nashville Big Picture High School and Nashville School of the Arts require students to audition or interview. Credit: Martin B. Cherry/Nashville Banner Credit: Martin B. Cherry / Nashville BannerAIRPORT POLICE CHIEF: Beth Kreppein was sworn in Friday as the Metro Nashville Airport Authority’s new chief of police for the Department of Public Safety. She will “oversee public safety, emergency response, security strategy and partnerships with local, state and federal agencies” at Nashville International Airport and John C. Tune Airport.
Source:The Guardian
January 20, 2026 18:10 UTC