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Source: theguardian.com

UK glaucoma cases will rise to 1.6m by 2060 amid ‘demographic timebomb’, experts say

Sharp increase in leading cause of irreversible but preventable blindness driven by ageing population and shows need for early diagnosisNew estimates predict at least 1.6 million people in the UK will be living with glaucoma, the leading cause of irreversible blindness worldwide, by 2060.The figure is much higher than the current 1.1 million people estimated to have the condition, research published in the British Journal of Ophthalmology suggests. Continue reading…

Source: World news | The Guardian · Published: 2026-01-21 02:30 MSK

January 21, 2026

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Alleged scam mastermind arrested after being exposed by BBC

Kuong Li featured in a 2023 BBC Eye investigation into alleged scam compounds in South East Asia.

Source: BBC News · Published: 2026-01-21 02:43 MSK

January 21, 2026

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Man who admitted killing Japan's ex-PM Shinzo Abe set to be sentenced

The 45-year-old is set to be sentenced on Wednesday, but the question of what punishment he deserves has divided public opinion in Japan.

Source: BBC News · Published: 2026-01-21 02:48 MSK

January 21, 2026

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Second lady Usha Vance announces she is pregnant with fourth child

Vance posted on social media that she is looking forward to welcoming a boy in late July.

Source: BBC News · Published: 2026-01-21 02:50 MSK

January 21, 2026

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US second lady Usha Vance announces she is pregnant with fourth child

Vance posted on social media that she is looking forward to welcoming a boy in late July.

Source: BBC News · Published: 2026-01-21 02:50 MSK

January 21, 2026

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Wall Street sees worst day since October after Trump tariff threats

Sell-off hits US stocks in first trading day since president threatened tariffs against eight countriesStock markets fell on both sides of the Atlantic on Tuesday, with Wall Street suffering its worst day since October, as investor concerns persisted over the fallout from Donald Trump’s push for US control of Greenland.The sell-off hit US stocks on the first day of trading in New York since Trump threatened new tariffs on eight European countries, after the market was closed for a public holiday on Monday. The S&P 500 closed down 2.1% while the Dow Jones finished down 1.8%. Continue reading…

Source: World news | The Guardian · Published: 2026-01-21 00:53 MSK

January 20, 2026

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Source: marketwatch.com

‘Sell America’ trade makes a comeback as U.S. stocks see biggest drop in months. Here’s what investors need to know.

The “Sell America” trade made a comeback on Tuesday following President Donald Trump’s latest tariff threats against European allies, giving investors a taste of the volatility that rocked global markets in April.

Source: MarketWatch.com – Top Stories · Published: 2026-01-21 01:03 MSK

January 20, 2026

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Source: politico.com

Trump’s tariff threats spark new fears of ‘Sell America’ trade

The president has long been sensitive to bond market movements and regularly cites surges in stocks as evidence that his agenda is working.

Source: POLITICO · Published: 2026-01-21 01:09 MSK

January 20, 2026

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No ban on gas boilers in UK warm homes plan but heat pumps get £2.7bn push

Government opts against phasing out new boilers by 2035 in effort to cut energy bills by as much as £1,000 a yearAnalysis: Labour’s warm homes plan is all carrot and no stick for UK householdsThere will be no phaseout date for gas boilers in the government’s warm homes plan despite its pledge to wean the UK off fossil fuels, but billions of pounds will go towards heat pumps and insulation upgrades.Labour’s principal attempt to solve the UK’s cost of living crisis, the £15bn warm homes plan, will overhaul 5m dwellings, aiming to cut energy bills by as much as £1,000 a year, in the biggest public investment yet made into home upgrades.£5bn for upgrades, including insulation, solar panels, batteries and heat pumps, for people on low incomes.£2bn towards low-cost loans for people who can afford them.£2.7bn for the boiler upgrade scheme, by which people can swap their existing gas boilers for £7,500 on a new heat pump.£1.1bn for heat networks, which distribute heat from a central source, which could be a large heat pump or geothermal or other low-carbon source.£2.7bn towards innovative finance through the warm homes fund, which could include schemes such as green mortgages offering a lower interest rate to homes that have been insulated and equipped with solar panels and heat pumps. Continue reading…

Source: World news | The Guardian · Published: 2026-01-21 01:30 MSK

January 20, 2026

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Source: france24.com

One year after Trump’s inauguration, US–Africa policy has changed fundamentally

In tonight's edition, one year after Donald Trump took office in the White House, has Washington reset its relationship with Africa? Also, Ghana arrests West African nationals accused of illegal online activities, luring workers under the pretext of lucrative work and forcing them to engage in cyber crimes. And new Africa Cup of Nations champions receive a true hero's welcome in Senegal.

Source: France 24 – International breaking news, top stories and headlines · Published: 2026-01-21 01:23 MSK

January 20, 2026

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Source: theguardian.com