Category: World

As the West Midlands enters the peak of a biting winter, a £1 million government cash injection is being deployed to safeguard nearly 700 residents facing the prospect of life on the streets. Funded through the Rough Sleeping Prevention and Recovery Grant (RSPARG), the initiative represents a critical defensive line for the region’s most vulnerable, […]

Thursday, January 8, 2026 Across the African continent, the start of 2026 has been marked by significant shifts in military strategy, a deepening humanitarian crisis in Sudan, and the high-octane drama of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). As governments in West Africa undergo restructuring, East African nations are grappling with the digital transformation of […]

In a dramatic bid to reclaim the “American Dream” for individual families, President Donald Trump announced on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, that the United States will immediately move to ban large institutional investors from purchasing single-family homes.2 The policy shift, targeting Wall Street’s grip on the residential real estate market, aims to curb soaring prices […]

The so-called world order and the international rule of law are both officially dead in the wake of operation “absolute resolve”, the US infiltration of Venezuela to capture its president Nicolás Maduro. It is true that both have been sick for some time – and Venezuela is a demonstration of this. Maduro was condemned by […]

In a landmark move to cement Ireland’s position as a global hub for high-tech industry and innovation, Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment, Peter Burke TD, has announced a historic €4.7 billion capital investment plan. Spanning 2026 to 2030, the sectoral roadmap serves as a cornerstone of the National Development Plan (NDP), earmarking unprecedented funds […]

Authorities in Victoria have issued a dire warning to residents and travellers as southern Australia braces for its most dangerous fire conditions since the 2019–20 “Black Summer.” On Thursday, January 8, 2026, the Country Fire Authority (CFA) declared a state-wide Total Fire Ban for Friday, January 9, as a relentless heatwave pushes temperatures toward 45°C […]

Running counts among today’s most popular sports. Sometimes the race is on even before the competition itself has started, as tickets for events sell out within hours. In France, this has got people talking about a “race for the runner’s bib”. So, while running enjoys the reputation of a wholesome sport, the reality is that […]

It has been a year since the fall of the Assad regime in Syria. This new Syrian government has provided hope that Assad-era chemical weapons will be verifiably identified and eliminated, once and for all. The United Kingdom applauds the continued commitment of Syria’s leadership to comply with the Chemical Weapons Convention and to meet […]

The Irish government is facing a fierce backlash following the quiet introduction of the Garda Síochána (Powers) Bill 2025, a controversial piece of legislation that critics argue could dismantle the centuries-old protection of journalistic sources. Published by Minister for Justice Jim O’Callaghan on December 27, the bill has been denounced by opposition TDs and media […]

In a move that signals a massive departure from historic fiscal norms, President Donald Trump proposed on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, a military budget of $1.5 trillion for fiscal year 2027.2 Citing a global climate of “troubled and dangerous times,” the President argued that a surge in funding is necessary to secure American interests following […]