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London firms hit with �6.7m of illegal worker fines in just six months
More than a third of the companies fined were restaurants ...
SA premier ‘fundamentally opposed’ Randa Abdel-Fattah appearing at Adelaide writers’ week, letter to board shows
Three-page letter acknowledged that while Peter Malinauskas could not direct festival board, he was ‘deeply concerned’ Palestinian Australian author’s invitation not rescinded
EU to hold emergency meeting on Trump's tariffs over Greenland
The European Union will hold an emergency meeting of its ambassadors in Brussels on Sunday after U.S. ...
Trump urges Louisiana Rep. Julia Letlow to run for U.S. Senate: ‘Run, Julia, Run!’
The Advocate | 2026-01-18, 08:44
President Donald Trump on Saturday night urged U.S. Rep. Julia Letlow to run against Sen. Bill Cassidy in the race for U.S. Senate in Louisiana. ...
Need to erase caste from mind to end discrimination: RSS chief Bhagwat
Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar: Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat has said that if caste discrimination is to be eliminated from social practice, then caste must first be erased from the mind. In the past, caste was linked to profession and
Remarks against Col Sofiya Qureshi: SC to hear plea of MP minister Vijay Shah
The Supreme Court is likely to hear on January 19 Madhya Pradesh minister Kunwar Vijay Shah’s plea challenging a high court order to register an FIR against him for objectionable remarks against Indian Army officer Col Sofiya Qureshi. ...
Volta leaders seek legal reforms to resolve chieftaincy disputes
Volta Regional Minister James Gunu and Togbe Tepre Hodo IV, President of the Volta Regional House of Chiefs, have paid a working visit to the Attorney-General and Minister for Justice, Dr Dominic Akurutinga Ayine to pursue legal reforms aimed at addressing
Gavin Newsom used to be a Davos regular. What's behind his surprising return this week?
California Governor Newsom is returning to Davos Tayfun Coskun/Anadolu via Getty ImagesGov. Gavin Newsom was criticized as an out-of-touch "Davos Democrat" while mayor of San Francisco.Newsom announced Friday he would return to Davos this week to rebuke
Democrats see a path to win the Senate. It's narrow and has little room for error
Dothan Eagle | 2026-01-18, 08:17
Despite the challenges, Democrats see reasons for optimism in the broader political climate. ...
Tehran Doubles Down on Repression, Believing US Reluctance Will Delay New Strikes
Even as reports on Wednesday claimed that a US attack on Iran was imminent, Tehran appears to believe it has a free hand to continue a
Germany: Europe’s Growth Engine or Basket Case?
here is growing frustration in Germany over the nation’s economy. The stagnant economy has caused enormous political problems in Berlin, where tax revenue is nowhere near enough to pay for the perennially growing demands on the
14th National Party Congress: Parliamentary diplomacy in era of nation’s rise
The Vietnam News Agency respectfully introduces the article entitled “Parliamentary Diplomacy in the Era of the Nation’s Rise” by Politburo member and Chairman of the National Assembly Trần Thanh Mẫn. In light of the 14th National Party Congress, together with
Donald Trump uses 3 'unethical' power moves to get his own way
A body language expert has identified three specific tactics Donald Trump uses to assert dominance in public appearances - including his signature wide-legged stance, aggressive handshake technique, and distinctive 'power pout' ...
Singapore’s Leader of the Opposition debate draws comparisons with Westminster system
A peculiar gridlock has settled on Singapore’s political scene with the
Trump, Netanyahu orchestrated deadly riots to destabilize Iran: Hezbollah chief
The secretary general of Lebanon’s Hezbollah resistance movement has hailed Iran as the fortress of resistance and freedom, saying the United States and Israel orchestrated the recent riots to destabilize the country. “ Trump and Israeli prime minister
Top general warns enemies waging media war against Iran after riots
The Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces, Major General Abdolrahim Mousavi, says the Islamic Republic's adversaries try to distort realities through their media empire and cognitive warfare. General Mousavi made the remarks on Saturday, following the
US ‘fueling tensions’ in West Asia: Iran dismissed claim of planning attacks on American bases
Iran has rejected claims by the United States that it is planning attacks on American facilities, saying Washington is seeking to stoke tensions in West Asia. Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei made the remarks on Saturday after the US State
‘Disappointed’ Jewish leaders call for compromise on hate speech laws after Labor backs down on bill
Executive Council of Australia Jewry implores Anthony Albanese and Sussan Ley to thrash out deal after government splits contentious bill
Trump news at a glance: European leaders condemn threat of tariffs over Greenland
French president says ‘no amount of intimidation’ will make EU change course; Greenlanders march against takeover threat. Key US politics stories from Saturday 17 January at a glance
'I can't put into words what he did to me': Will the Nordic model safeguard ...
A Nordic model of prostitution could be ‘game changing’ for Scotland - but supporters fear the clock is ticking down ...
Legionella found in kitchens and toilets of Historic Environment Scotland-run castle
In the latest issue to hit the quango, Legionella bacteria has been detected at Historic Environment Scotland-run (HES) Stirling Castle 21 times in the past year ...
A perfect chance to capitalise on Scotland’s Summer of Sport
There are all sorts of reasons why this is a particularly exciting time to be involved in Scottish sport ...
Trump to impose 10% tariffs on eight European nations in Greenland row
Trump�floated�the general idea of tariffs over Greenland on Friday, without citing a legal basis for doing so . ...
Pa.’s Shapiro joins White House in pressing grid operator to boost power supply, slow electricity ...
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration and a bipartisan group of governors on Friday tried to step up pressure on the operator of the nation’s largest electric grid to take urgent steps to boost power supplies and keep electricity bills from rising even
After a year of failed attempts, Oregon lawmakers are back at square one on transportation plan
Oregon lawmakers have spent more than a year trying and failing to secure more dollars to maintain the state’s roads and bridges. Yet, in public and private meetings this week in Salem, they have found themselves back at square one. Without more funding soon,
Israel issues rare objection to US after announcement of leaders who will help oversee next ...
Israel’s government is objecting to the White House announcement of leaders who will play a role in overseeing next steps in Gaza as the ceasefire moves into its challenging second phase. The rare criticism from Israel of its close ally in Washington said the
Trump threatens European countries with 10% tariff for opposing US control of Greenland
President Donald Trump said Saturday that he would charge a 10% import tax starting in February on goods from eight European nations because of their opposition to American control of Greenland. Trump said in a social media post that Denmark, Norway, Sweden,
One Year Later, What Kind of Country Have We Become?
The United States is broken, but not in every way. ...
What ‘Landman’ Understands About Oil
The show does far more to criticize the oil and gas industry than it does to bolster it. ...
Trump will order TV networks to ‘protect’ Army-Navy football game
The Washington Post | 2026-01-18, 07:05
The broadcast window for the military academies’ rivalry game, typically held on a Saturday in December, is threatened by College Football Playoff expansion. ...
