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Source:The Times
January 08, 2026 09:52 UTC
Is NATO about to collapse?
What happens when a NATO member threatens another NATO member? As a consequence, there is a definite NATO problem here, because the critical point is that Greenland is linked, absolutely, to a NATO member state and under Article 5 of the NATO treaty, an attack on one member state is an attack on all of them, and then every member state is required to come to the defence of the one that is under attack. But the situation is that no one ever envisaged when NATO, the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation, was created that the attack would come from another member state, and yet that is what the USA is planning; it is planning to attack a NATO member state. Is NATO still functional if one member state is now planning an attack on another member state? The US is threatening a NATO member state.
Source:The Guardian
January 08, 2026 09:39 UTC
Politics latest: U-turn over business rates hike for pubs expected in coming days, Sky News understands
U-turn over business rates hike for pubs expected in coming days, Sky News understandsSky News deputy political editor Sam Coates has been looking into the potential risk to the hospitality sector with upcoming business rate hikes. Sam has now heard that a rescue package that could help with this is coming in the next few days - but only for pubs. As Sam mentioned on this morning's Politics at Sam and Anne's, it poses a big political headache for the prime minister and the chancellor. The sector argues the new business rates, while lower than before COVID, do not go far enough, and they are disproportionately affected as they have physical stores, restaurants and pubs - unlike online giants. Watch this video from Sky's chief political correspondent Jon Craig to see why Reeves had been facing a bitter backlash from pubs.
Source:The Times
January 08, 2026 08:00 UTC
Palm Springs council to weigh appeal, funding for two affordable housing projects along West San Rafael Drive ⋆ The Palm Springs Post
The first project, an 82-unit affordable apartment complex at 305 West San Rafael Drive, was approved unanimously by the Planning Commission in November but is now under appeal by adjacent property owners. AdvertisementNearly 200 units of affordable housing are planned on vacant land at the top left and center right of this Google Earth image. Amenities would include a playground, dog park, community space and landscaped open areas, along with street and sidewalk improvements along San Rafael Drive, Virginia Drive and Puerto Del Sol. A rendering of part a proposed 110-unit apartment complex adjacent to the city’s Navigation Center, named San Rafael Apartments. A community meeting scheduled to discuss the San Rafael Apartments project Wednesday evening was cancelled.
Source:The Guardian
January 08, 2026 07:37 UTC
US seizes two oil tankers in international waters – video
Footage posted by US Southern Command and the homeland security secretary, Kristi Noem, appears to show the US military intercepting a Venezuela-linked tanker in the Caribbean Sea on Wednesday. It was released on the same day US forces also intercepted and seized the Russian-flagged Marinera in the north Atlantic
Source:The Guardian
January 08, 2026 07:32 UTC
Council Members Move to Strip Their Names from Taxpayer-Funded Ward Events
Council members would no longer be able to put their names on taxpayer-funded ward events under a proposed policyadvanced Wednesday by the Governmental Processes Committee. Currently, ward events are marketed under the city's "Local Vibes" branding, but some council members have added their own logos to event materials. The branding consensus came as the committee debated a separate question: whether to restrict council members facing contested elections from hosting ward events for 90 days before an election. Committee members agreed to have the City Attorney's office clarify legal questions around the election restrictions before the policy returns to the full City Council. The committee also endorsed allowing council members to allocate their ward event funds to events in other wards, subject to a consent calendar vote for transparency.
Source:The Guardian
January 08, 2026 07:17 UTC
Fairmount Park Armory to Become Brewery, Beer Garden Under New Lease
City Council unanimously approved a lease agreement Tuesday night that will transform a vacant 1959 military building at the entrance to Fairmount Park into a brewery and beer garden. Thompson Brewing Co., which operates its flagship location on Indiana Avenue in Ward 5, will take over the 12,000-square-foot Armory building at 2501 Fairmount Blvd. The lease includes a provision allowing Thompson to terminate the agreement within 12 months of the effective date without penalty. The Armory sits at a main entrance to the Olmsted Brothers-designed Fairmount Park, and council members framed the lease as part of ongoing work to revitalize the park and surrounding River District. Ward 1 Council Member Philip Falcone said residents "are looking forward to really igniting potential in this main entrance to Fairmount Park."
Source:The Guardian
January 08, 2026 06:17 UTC
Nationwide Protests in Iran Challenge Regime Amid Economic Collapse
Human Rights Activists News Agency, known as HRANA, has counted 36 deaths since demonstrations intensified, identifying 34 protesters and two members of the security services among the dead. Arrests have been mass and indiscriminate, according to rights monitors. Independent verification inside Iran is constrained by limited press access; much of the documentation reaching international monitors comes from smartphone video and accounts relayed by contacts inside the country. One rights organization reported protests or street gatherings in at least 174 locations over a seven‑day period, underscoring the breadth of the unrest. The scale of killings and mass detentions raises potential violations of international human rights law and obligations to protect civilians.
Source:The Guardian
January 08, 2026 06:16 UTC
Fat jab users pile fat back on FOUR TIMES faster than regular dieters – as docs call for ‘jabs for LIFE’
SLIMMERS who use weight loss jabs pile flab back on four times faster than dieters, a study has found. Weight loss jabs’ popularity has soared because they make weight loss quick and easy. Dr Sam West, from the University of Oxford, said: “We found that people taking medication lose more weight but they regain their weight four times faster. But experts warn the jabs are not a quick fix and people must also change their diet and lifestyle. Study co-author and leading obesity expert Dr Susan Jebb said: “We’ve shown that weight regain after medication is common and is rapid.
Source:The Times
January 08, 2026 05:35 UTC
Warren Buffett leaves his successor Greg Abel with an unusual problem
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Source:The Times
January 08, 2026 05:27 UTC
Footage shows woman fatally shot by ICE agent during Minnesota raid – video
Witness footage appears to capture the moment a federal immigration agent shoots and kills the female driver of a dark red SUV in Minneapolis on Wednesday. The incident occurred during a large-scale immigration enforcement operation. The Minneapolis mayor, Jacob Frey, disputed federal officials' account of the shooting, and demanded ICE agents leave the city.
Source:The Guardian
January 08, 2026 04:00 UTC
Residents Look Back At The Devastating Los Angeles County Wildfires
Here are the morning’s top stories on Wednesday, January 7, 202One year ago today, two fires erupted in Los Angeles County. The Palisades and Eaton fires would eventually become two of the most destructive and deadly fires in state history. The rebuilding process has been slow in both Altadena and Pacific Palisades, the communities most greatly impacted by the fires. We wanted to get the perspective from longtime residents who are part of that process. Fewer than a dozen homes have been rebuilt in Los Angeles County since the Jan. 7, 2025, Palisades and Eaton fires erupted, killing 31 people and destroying about 13,000 homes and other residential properties.
Source:The Guardian
January 08, 2026 02:22 UTC
Why has Trump seized a Russian-linked oil tanker? | The Latest
The US has dramatically seized a Russian-flagged oil tanker between the UK and Iceland, with the support of the UK government. The operation comes after US attacks on Venezuela, the abduction of Nicolás Maduro, and threats against Greenland. Lucy Hough speaks to the Russian affairs correspondent Pjotr Sauer
Source:The Guardian
January 08, 2026 01:56 UTC
MBAs are a worsening deal for Chinese students – and university treasurers
That market has been particularly important during the long years during which domestic fees and government grants (in Scotland) have been losing value: Chinese students contribute an estimated £20 billion annually. Moreover, there is an increasing realisation in China that Western business training is not a perfect fit for Chinese business culture. A new study, of which we are co-authors, suggests that UK business schools’ product might be more attractive to Chinese students and employers if offered in smaller doses. For Chinese business schools, the old version of internationalisation – English-language courses, imported cases, short-term exchanges – is no longer enough. Business schools that partner closely with enterprises and local governments have the opportunity to shape this next phase of China’s growth.
Source:The Times
January 08, 2026 00:20 UTC