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Source: theguardian.com

Expand credit unions to boost cheap credit to low-income people, Labour MPs urge Reeves

Influential MPs including committee chairs say millions could benefit with minor changes to financial inclusion bill A group of Labour MPs have called on Rachel Reeves to support a huge expansion of credit unions to boost access to cheap credit for millions of people on low incomes.The move coincides with celebrations on Monday to mark the 10-year anniversary of the UK’s military credit unions, which are supported by Queen Camilla and provide “an ethical and affordable alternative to high-cost lenders” for service personnel. Continue reading…

Source: World news | The Guardian · Published: 2026-01-18 18:42 MSK
January 18, 2026
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Source: theverge.com

Why Coinbase derailed the crypto industry’s political future

January was going to be a landmark month for the crypto industry. The Senate would start negotiating the finer details of the CLARITY Act, a major law that would finally enshrine the fundamental structure of how the crypto market could legally operate in the United States: what digital assets counted as a security versus a […]

Source: The Verge · Published: 2026-01-18 07:24 MSK
January 18, 2026
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Source: bbc.com

Chip wreck! Thousands of chips wash ashore on beach

The chips washed up in Sussex after shipping containers containing "food and packaging" came ashore.

Source: BBC News · Published: 2026-01-18 16:06 MSK
January 18, 2026
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Source: theguardian.com

Author Julian Barnes confirms new novel will be his last

Booker prize winner, 80, says he has reached point of having ‘played all my tunes’ after new book Departure(s)The Booker prize-winning author, Julian Barnes, has confirmed his new novel, Departure(s), will be his last book, saying that he has the sense “that I’ve played all my tunes”.Barnes, who celebrates his 80th birthday on Monday and whose works over a 45-year career include 15 novels and 10 works of nonfiction, said: “One way of thinking about how long you go on is, ‘As long as they’ll still publish you’. Continue reading…

Source: World news | The Guardian · Published: 2026-01-18 17:12 MSK
January 18, 2026
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Source: france24.com

AFCON 2025: Local coaching success marks 'sea change' for the sport, expert says

As the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations nears its conclusion, with Morocco set to face Senegal in the final on Sunday, FRANCE 24 speaks to Leslie Koroma Sr., CEO of Africa Sports Ventures Group, to reflect on the tournament and its spotlight on local talent. Noting that all four semi-finalist teams were coached by locals, Koroma described this as a "sea change" for the sport, highlighting the growing emphasis on developing homegrown talent.

Source: France 24 – International breaking news, top stories and headlines · Published: 2026-01-18 17:16 MSK
January 18, 2026
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Source: theguardian.com

Charter to tackle sexual harassment across NHS in England has failed, say unions

Rights of Women charity say abuse is ‘an entrenched, systemic issue’ amid calls for improved protectionA flagship strategy to tackle sexual harassment across the NHS in England has failed to improve the safety of female staff, according to legal experts and healthcare unions.The NHS sexual safety charter, launched in September 2023, was supposed to improve how hospitals, GP surgeries and other organisations address sexual harassment. But the UK-based charity Rights of Women said calls from NHS staff to its sexual harassment at work advice line have increased significantly since the charter was rolled out. Continue reading…

Source: World news | The Guardian · Published: 2026-01-18 17:26 MSK
January 18, 2026
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Source: cnbc.com

Bozoma Saint John says she's successful in her career because she ignored this piece of advice: 'It really shrank me'

Bozoma Saint John says ignoring this well-intentioned but misguided career advice led her to be successful.

Source: US Top News and Analysis · Published: 2026-01-18 17:30 MSK
January 18, 2026
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Source: bbc.com

Avalanches kill eight skiers in Austrian Alps

A number of people have died in the Alps over the past week, as heavy snowfall has hit the region.

Source: BBC News · Published: 2026-01-18 17:31 MSK
January 18, 2026
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Source: kommersant.ru

В Индонезии найден разбившимся пропавший ранее самолет

Индонезийские спасатели обнаружили пропавший сегодня с радаров самолет ATR 42–500, принадлежащий компании Indonesia Air Transport. Как выяснилось, воздушное судно, на борту которого находились 11 человек, потерпело крушение в условиях густого тумана на склоне горы Булусараунг в провинции Южный Сулавеси.

Source: Коммерсантъ. Лента новостей · Published: 2026-01-18 17:42 MSK
January 18, 2026
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Source: theguardian.com

Expand credit unions to boost cheap credit to low-income people, Labour MPs urge Reeves

Influential MPs including committee chairs say millions could benefit with minor changes to financial inclusion bill A group of Labour MPs have called on Rachel Reeves to support a huge expansion of credit unions to boost access to cheap credit for millions of people on low incomes.The move coincides with celebrations on Monday to mark the 10-year anniversary of the UK’s military credit unions, which are supported by Queen Camilla and provide “an ethical and affordable alternative to high-cost lenders” for service personnel. Continue reading…

Source: World news | The Guardian · Published: 2026-01-18 18:42 MSK
January 18, 2026
Global News Continue in source
Source: theverge.com

Why Coinbase derailed the crypto industry’s political future

January was going to be a landmark month for the crypto industry. The Senate would start negotiating the finer details of the CLARITY Act, a major law that would finally enshrine the fundamental structure of how the crypto market could legally operate in the United States: what digital assets counted as a security versus a […]

Source: The Verge · Published: 2026-01-18 07:24 MSK
January 18, 2026
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Source: bbc.com

Chip wreck! Thousands of chips wash ashore on beach

The chips washed up in Sussex after shipping containers containing "food and packaging" came ashore.

Source: BBC News · Published: 2026-01-18 16:06 MSK
January 18, 2026
Technology News Continue in source
Source: theguardian.com

Author Julian Barnes confirms new novel will be his last

Booker prize winner, 80, says he has reached point of having ‘played all my tunes’ after new book Departure(s)The Booker prize-winning author, Julian Barnes, has confirmed his new novel, Departure(s), will be his last book, saying that he has the sense “that I’ve played all my tunes”.Barnes, who celebrates his 80th birthday on Monday and whose works over a 45-year career include 15 novels and 10 works of nonfiction, said: “One way of thinking about how long you go on is, ‘As long as they’ll still publish you’. Continue reading…

Source: World news | The Guardian · Published: 2026-01-18 17:12 MSK
January 18, 2026
Global News Continue in source
Source: france24.com

AFCON 2025: Local coaching success marks 'sea change' for the sport, expert says

As the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations nears its conclusion, with Morocco set to face Senegal in the final on Sunday, FRANCE 24 speaks to Leslie Koroma Sr., CEO of Africa Sports Ventures Group, to reflect on the tournament and its spotlight on local talent. Noting that all four semi-finalist teams were coached by locals, Koroma described this as a "sea change" for the sport, highlighting the growing emphasis on developing homegrown talent.

Source: France 24 – International breaking news, top stories and headlines · Published: 2026-01-18 17:16 MSK
January 18, 2026
Global News Continue in source
Source: theguardian.com

Charter to tackle sexual harassment across NHS in England has failed, say unions

Rights of Women charity say abuse is ‘an entrenched, systemic issue’ amid calls for improved protectionA flagship strategy to tackle sexual harassment across the NHS in England has failed to improve the safety of female staff, according to legal experts and healthcare unions.The NHS sexual safety charter, launched in September 2023, was supposed to improve how hospitals, GP surgeries and other organisations address sexual harassment. But the UK-based charity Rights of Women said calls from NHS staff to its sexual harassment at work advice line have increased significantly since the charter was rolled out. Continue reading…

Source: World news | The Guardian · Published: 2026-01-18 17:26 MSK
January 18, 2026
Global News Continue in source
Source: cnbc.com

Bozoma Saint John says she's successful in her career because she ignored this piece of advice: 'It really shrank me'

Bozoma Saint John says ignoring this well-intentioned but misguided career advice led her to be successful.

Source: US Top News and Analysis · Published: 2026-01-18 17:30 MSK
January 18, 2026
Global News Continue in source
Source: bbc.com

Avalanches kill eight skiers in Austrian Alps

A number of people have died in the Alps over the past week, as heavy snowfall has hit the region.

Source: BBC News · Published: 2026-01-18 17:31 MSK
January 18, 2026
Global News Continue in source
Source: kommersant.ru

В Индонезии найден разбившимся пропавший ранее самолет

Индонезийские спасатели обнаружили пропавший сегодня с радаров самолет ATR 42–500, принадлежащий компании Indonesia Air Transport. Как выяснилось, воздушное судно, на борту которого находились 11 человек, потерпело крушение в условиях густого тумана на склоне горы Булусараунг в провинции Южный Сулавеси.

Source: Коммерсантъ. Лента новостей · Published: 2026-01-18 17:42 MSK
January 18, 2026
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