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UK wage growth eases and payrolls drop
Official figures show that the pace of private sector wage growth slowed to the lowest rate in five years.
‘Woman on a mission’: Japan PM Takaichi bets on popularity and power in snap election, say analysts
Sanae Takaichi’s Cabinet currently has strong approval ratings, in contrast to her Liberal Democratic Party, which has governed Japan almost continuously since its formation in 1955.
Trump calls UK's Chagos deal with Mauritius an 'act of total weakness'
Jan 20 - U.S. President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that Britain's plan to cede sovereignty of the island of Diego Garcia in the Chagos Islands to Mauritius was an \"act of total weakness,\" adding that it was \"another in a very long line of national security reasons why
Newsletter: NATO sources ‘optimistic’ Trump will climb down on tariff threats
Also in this newsletter: controversy over Trump's Gaza Peace Board after France rejects invite, and how a vote of no confidence in Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen is falling flat as Greenland feud diverts attention.
Strategic projects on critical raw materials gain momentum in second selection round for potential funding and faster permitting
The second call for strategic projects under the Critical Raw Materials Act (CRMA) has now closed. The European Commission received more than 160 applications, confirming the continued strong interest in being awarded the ‘strategic project' status. Obtaining strategic project
Africa: What You Might Have Missed in Afcon 2025 Final
[New Times] The just-concluded Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025 in Morocco was filled with unforgettable moments on the pitch; but beyond the goals, drama, and silverware, the tournament also delivered major stories off the field.
Why China’s AI models will have greater global appeal
While most American artificial intelligence (AI) firms focus on building ever-larger, proprietary models locked in corporate clouds, China is executing an altogether different plan. Its ambition is not merely to create intelligent machines, but to weave intelligence into the
Rare supercars linked to Prince Group seized in Taiwan set for February auction
The cars include a Bugatti Chiron and a rare McLaren Senna LM - one of only 20 manufactured globally.
Croatia’s central bank chief nominated as next ECB vice president
Eurozone finance ministers unexpectedly selected the Croatian central bank governor to become the next VP of the European Central Bank. In a surprise move, an official from one of the euro's newest members will soon help shape European monetary policy.
China factory explosion death toll rises to 9
One person was still unaccounted for as of midday on Jan 20, Xinhua news agency said.
ALMA reveals teenage years of new worlds
Astronomers have, for the first time, captured a detailed snapshot of planetary systems in an era long shrouded in mystery. The ALMA survey to Resolve exoKuiper belt Substructures (ARKS), using the Atacama Large Millimeter/submillimeter Array (ALMA), has produced the sharpest
EU and Mercosur sign historic and ambitious partnership
The European Union and Mercosur have signed a Partnership Agreement (EMPA) and an Interim Trade Agreement (iTA), representing a historic milestone between the two regions, and an ambitious platform for strengthening their economic, diplomatic and geopolitical relations. The
Helicopter carrying 3 goes missing near Mount Aso summit in south-west Japan
The helicopter was on its third sightseeing flight of the day when it went missing.
Malaysian construction giant IJM under probe over alleged US$617m money laundering; share prices slide
The investigation comes just days after IJM emerged as a takeover target for conglomerate Sunway Bhd in a deal valued at about RM11 billion.
Asia’s nuclear reckoning and the crisis of US deterrence
Extended deterrence in Northeast Asia faces an unprecedented credibility crisis as nuclear multipolarity forces US allies toward once-unthinkable nuclear futures. Both South Korea and Japan are debating military options to counter authoritarian strategic threats and to
Europe Today: Exclusive interview with Azerbaijan's President Ilham Aliyev
Tune in to Euronews' new flagship morning programme, Europe Today, at 8 am Brussels time. In just 15 minutes, we bring you up to speed on the biggest news of the day.
Trump shares messages from France's Macron offering G7 meeting after Davos
Jan 20 (Reuters) - French President Emmanuel Macron told U.S President Donald Trump that he could set up a meeting after Davos in Paris on Thursday afternoon, according to screenshots of messages sent by Macron to Trump that were posted by the U.S. president on Truth Social.
Analysis-Canada's Carney aims to lead new global trading order less reliant on US
By Promit Mukherjee, Andrew Mills and Federico Maccioni OTTAWA/DOHA/DUBAI, Jan 20 (Reuters) - Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is trying to foster a new global trading order by working more closely with China and inking smaller trade deals, but faces constraints from
'Emotional and financial' pressure of funeral fees
The number of families in need of financial help due to bereavement is rising, a charity says.
Food charity delivers nearly 100,000 meals
The Bread and Butter Thing provides healthy, fresh food for those in need.
Is Europe losing the race to secure rare earth materials?
China dominates most of the global rare earth supply chain, controlling about 60-70% of mining and up to 90% of processing capacity. In contrast, Europe has remained stagnant.
Thinking bigger about Europe: Why 2026 must be a strategic turning point
Europe has the strength to assert itself globally but it does not use it consistently, writes Krista-Marija Läbe.
Commission seeks feedback on the Ocean Observation Initiative
The European Commission has launched a call for evidence to shape the European Ocean Observation Initiative, one of the cornerstones of the European Ocean Pact. The initiative will improve access to actionable marine knowledge for everyone who relies on the ocean and make
Canada's Carney aims to lead new global trading order less reliant on US
OTTAWA/DOHA/DUBAI, Jan 20 - Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is trying to foster a new global trading order by working more closely with China and inking smaller trade deals, but faces constraints from Canada's still overwhelming economic dependency on the United States.
Japan’s airlines cancel flights as blizzards hit north-west coast
New Chitose Airport near Sapporo was the worst hit, making up 49 of ANA’s 56 cancelled flights.
Inside the 'real life Repair Shop'
The NEPHRA Repair Cafe is giving a new lease of life to broken appliances and saving people money.
Azerbaijan launches new train connecting historic Ganja with the ski resort town of Gabala
This marks the second regional train service that is not connected to Baku and operates outside the capital.
Hong Kong court to call 18 witnesses over Baltic Sea undersea cable damage case
HONG KONG, Jan 20 - A lawyer for a Chinese captain of a Hong Kong-registered ship alleged to have damaged undersea cables in the Baltic Sea said on Tuesday 18 witnesses would be called to testify in the case.
From wildfires to inhalers: The hidden environmental cost of respiratory care and how tech may help
As climate change worsens respiratory diseases, doctors and drugmakers are exploring earlier diagnosis and low-carbon inhalers to cut emissions from care and protect patients.
Europe's impossible puzzle: defend Ukraine from Putin and Greenland from Trump
Europe's rush to defend of Denmark's sovereignty against threats from the US echoes the defence of Ukraine's sovereignty against Russia – and raises the uncomfortable question of whether both sides of the Atlantic can continue working together to defend Kyiv.
The barrel and the bargain: Who should control Venezuela's oil after Maduro?
Output can rise with capital and access — but Venezuela’s oil story has never been just technical. Sovereignty, revenue flows, and who controls where the crude goes are just as important.
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Seoul adds English to taxi receipts to curb overcharging of foreigners
The move comes after a rise in complaints over taxi drivers overcharging foreign national passengers.
MEPs declare: 'Greenland is not for sale'
MEPs have reacted with fury to President Donald Trump´s recent threats to impose sweeping tariffs on Europeans over Greenland. Their response comes just ahead of a debate on the heated issue due to be held at the EU parliament plenary later this week. Speaking on the eve of
Dutch students unveil an electric car you can diagnose and repair yourself
What if your electric car didn’t need a mechanic? Built by students in the Netherlands, a new electric car is designed to be easily dismantled and repaired by its owner.
Tokyo zoo pandas due to leave Japan on Jan 27
It was previously announced that the last day for the pandas’ public viewing will be on Jan 25.
Japan bans ministers’ fund-raisers ahead of election
The change could be aimed at underscoring that Ms Takaichi has a proactive stance on political reform.
Japan's last 2 pandas to return to China on Jan 27
This is the first time in 50 years that the country will be panda-less.
Penguins are bringing their breeding season forward. Why are scientists so worried?
The breeding season of the Gentoo penguin in Antarctica has leaped forward by 14 days, sparking concern amongst scientists.
Hong Kong marathon runner carrying baby during race is disqualified
In the video, the runner's race bib was pinned directly onto the infant’s pink windbreaker.
A two-week leap in breeding: Antarctic penguins' striking climate adaptation
A decade-long study led by Penguin Watch, at the University of Oxford and Oxford Brookes University, has uncovered a record shift in the breeding season of Antarctic penguins, likely in response to climate change.
Examining climate risks to insurance and reinsurance of global supply chains
Global supply chains are increasingly exposed to climate-related disruptions, redrawing the boundaries of what can be insured and how risk is distributed across the global economy. In recent years, insured catastrophe losses have grown by roughly 5–7% per year in real terms. As
Why China and Russia blinked as US moved on Venezuela
The dramatic US operation that resulted in the arrest and extradition of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife has sent shockwaves through the international system. For more than a decade, Maduro’s Venezuela stood as a primary outpost of Sino-Russian influence in the
Antarctic penguins have radically shifted their breeding season – seemingly in response to climate change
Changing temperatures may be behind change in behaviour, which experts fear threatens three species’ survival Penguins in Antarctica have radically shifted their breeding season, apparently as a response to climate change, research has found. Dramatic shifts in behaviour were
