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Kurds march in Iraqi Kurdistan against Syrian government takeover of minority

Syria's government said a drone strike by the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces killed seven of its soldiers on Wednesday, though the ⁠SDF denied this, in an incident that threatens to derail a ceasefire after days of fighting in the northeast. In Erbil, Iraqi Kurds took to the streets to protest as Syrian Kurds see years of Kurdish de facto autonomy in the northeast vanish as Syrian forces take over.

Source: France 24 – International breaking news, top stories and headlines · Published: 2026-01-22 01:36 MSK
January 21, 2026
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Source: marketwatch.com

Big Tech stocks haven’t been this cheap in months. These investors say it’s time to buy.

The ‘Magnificent Seven’ have become the “Lag-nificent Seven” one analyst joked, and that spells opportunity.

Source: MarketWatch.com – Top Stories · Published: 2026-01-22 01:40 MSK
January 21, 2026
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Source: politico.com

The 12 people who hold Trump’s World Cup in their hands

Soccer chiefs may control Europe’s real anti-coercion instrument.

Source: POLITICO · Published: 2026-01-22 01:43 MSK
January 21, 2026
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Greenland government unveils new "crisis" handbook amid US threats

Greenlanders are expressing relief after Donald Trump said in Davos that he would not use force to take the semi-autonomous territory. But at the same time, they’re not letting down their guard. In fact, Greenland's government unveiled a new handbook on Wednesday offering advice to the population in the event of a "crisis" in the territory. FRANCE 24's Monte Francis has the details.

Source: France 24 – International breaking news, top stories and headlines · Published: 2026-01-22 01:45 MSK
January 21, 2026
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House panel advances contempt charges against Clintons over Epstein probe

A Republican-led House committee voted on Wednesday to advance contempt of Congress resolutions against former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, escalating a high-profile investigation into the late financier Jeffrey Epstein and setting the stage for potential votes by the full House next month.

Source: France 24 – International breaking news, top stories and headlines · Published: 2026-01-22 01:51 MSK
January 21, 2026
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Australia news live: Ley says focus must be with Jewish community as Nationals leave Coalition; PM calls for acts of remembrance on Bondi day of mourning

Opposition leader says the focus must be on Jewish Australians on national day of mourning for victims of Bondi victimsGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastNationals senator Bridget McKenzie said she hopes the Coalition is not broken, but said that is “up to Sussan Ley” now.McKenzie spoke to ABC News this morning, just before party leader David Littleproud is set to speak amid the fallout. She said:Obviously, Sussan Ley has chosen to accept our resignations and the consequence of that is the National party broader shadow ministry has also tended their resignation to the opposition leader. And now, obviously, that’s a matter for her and David to discuss the fallout. …We took this as a very serious and principled decision as a party room. … But ultimately, we did not have the comfort we needed around the hate laws … and our room, with a heavy heart, made the decision.As my dad used to say, for every action, there’s an equal and opposite reaction. And I would call for calmer heads to prevail, because we are Coalitionists.We need to do everything we can to confront hate preachers and those that spread vile antisemitism and racism in our community and this law helps us do that. So I’m glad it’s in place, I think it’s important that it was supported.They’re really important in terms of keeping the public safe. We think we’ll get thousands and thousands of guns off the street, and I’m very grateful that most gun owners have said that they can participate in the buy back program, give their guns back and make Sydney safer. Continue reading…

Source: World news | The Guardian · Published: 2026-01-22 01:40 MSK
January 21, 2026
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OECD calls on Australia to raise GST and increase affordable housing amid budget deficit

Survey by organisation, which is led by former Liberal senator Mathias Cormann, says economy is ‘now normalising’, after post-pandemic struggleGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe OECD has called on the government to broaden the GST, do more to reduce greenhouse emissions and adopt ambitious social housing targets as part of its annual economic survey of Australia.Ahead of Jim Chalmers’ fifth federal budget in May, the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development said Australia’s economy was “now normalising”, after struggling through a lengthy period of weak growth following the pandemic. Continue reading…

Source: World news | The Guardian · Published: 2026-01-22 01:46 MSK
January 21, 2026
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Brazilian digital bank PicPay targets $2.5 billion valuation in US IPO

Brazilian digital bank PicPay targets $2.5 billion valuation in US IPO

Source: Yahoo Finance · Published: 2026-01-20 16:24 MSK
January 21, 2026
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Source: ft.com

Trump drops tariff threat against Europe and touts ‘future’ Greenland deal

US president backs away from new trade war after talks with Nato chief Mark Rutte

Source: UK homepage · Published: 2026-01-22 00:37 MSK
January 21, 2026
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Source: france24.com

Kurds march in Iraqi Kurdistan against Syrian government takeover of minority

Syria's government said a drone strike by the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces killed seven of its soldiers on Wednesday, though the ⁠SDF denied this, in an incident that threatens to derail a ceasefire after days of fighting in the northeast. In Erbil, Iraqi Kurds took to the streets to protest as Syrian Kurds see years of Kurdish de facto autonomy in the northeast vanish as Syrian forces take over.

Source: France 24 – International breaking news, top stories and headlines · Published: 2026-01-22 01:36 MSK
January 21, 2026
Global News Continue in source
Source: marketwatch.com

Big Tech stocks haven’t been this cheap in months. These investors say it’s time to buy.

The ‘Magnificent Seven’ have become the “Lag-nificent Seven” one analyst joked, and that spells opportunity.

Source: MarketWatch.com – Top Stories · Published: 2026-01-22 01:40 MSK
January 21, 2026
Global News Continue in source
Source: politico.com

The 12 people who hold Trump’s World Cup in their hands

Soccer chiefs may control Europe’s real anti-coercion instrument.

Source: POLITICO · Published: 2026-01-22 01:43 MSK
January 21, 2026
Global News Continue in source
Source: france24.com

Greenland government unveils new "crisis" handbook amid US threats

Greenlanders are expressing relief after Donald Trump said in Davos that he would not use force to take the semi-autonomous territory. But at the same time, they’re not letting down their guard. In fact, Greenland's government unveiled a new handbook on Wednesday offering advice to the population in the event of a "crisis" in the territory. FRANCE 24's Monte Francis has the details.

Source: France 24 – International breaking news, top stories and headlines · Published: 2026-01-22 01:45 MSK
January 21, 2026
Global News Continue in source
Source: france24.com

House panel advances contempt charges against Clintons over Epstein probe

A Republican-led House committee voted on Wednesday to advance contempt of Congress resolutions against former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, escalating a high-profile investigation into the late financier Jeffrey Epstein and setting the stage for potential votes by the full House next month.

Source: France 24 – International breaking news, top stories and headlines · Published: 2026-01-22 01:51 MSK
January 21, 2026
Global News Continue in source
Source: theguardian.com

Australia news live: Ley says focus must be with Jewish community as Nationals leave Coalition; PM calls for acts of remembrance on Bondi day of mourning

Opposition leader says the focus must be on Jewish Australians on national day of mourning for victims of Bondi victimsGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastNationals senator Bridget McKenzie said she hopes the Coalition is not broken, but said that is “up to Sussan Ley” now.McKenzie spoke to ABC News this morning, just before party leader David Littleproud is set to speak amid the fallout. She said:Obviously, Sussan Ley has chosen to accept our resignations and the consequence of that is the National party broader shadow ministry has also tended their resignation to the opposition leader. And now, obviously, that’s a matter for her and David to discuss the fallout. …We took this as a very serious and principled decision as a party room. … But ultimately, we did not have the comfort we needed around the hate laws … and our room, with a heavy heart, made the decision.As my dad used to say, for every action, there’s an equal and opposite reaction. And I would call for calmer heads to prevail, because we are Coalitionists.We need to do everything we can to confront hate preachers and those that spread vile antisemitism and racism in our community and this law helps us do that. So I’m glad it’s in place, I think it’s important that it was supported.They’re really important in terms of keeping the public safe. We think we’ll get thousands and thousands of guns off the street, and I’m very grateful that most gun owners have said that they can participate in the buy back program, give their guns back and make Sydney safer. Continue reading…

Source: World news | The Guardian · Published: 2026-01-22 01:40 MSK
January 21, 2026
Breaking News Continue in source
Source: theguardian.com

OECD calls on Australia to raise GST and increase affordable housing amid budget deficit

Survey by organisation, which is led by former Liberal senator Mathias Cormann, says economy is ‘now normalising’, after post-pandemic struggleGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe OECD has called on the government to broaden the GST, do more to reduce greenhouse emissions and adopt ambitious social housing targets as part of its annual economic survey of Australia.Ahead of Jim Chalmers’ fifth federal budget in May, the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development said Australia’s economy was “now normalising”, after struggling through a lengthy period of weak growth following the pandemic. Continue reading…

Source: World news | The Guardian · Published: 2026-01-22 01:46 MSK
January 21, 2026
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Source: finance.yahoo.com

Brazilian digital bank PicPay targets $2.5 billion valuation in US IPO

Brazilian digital bank PicPay targets $2.5 billion valuation in US IPO

Source: Yahoo Finance · Published: 2026-01-20 16:24 MSK
January 21, 2026
Financial News Continue in source
Source: ft.com

Trump drops tariff threat against Europe and touts ‘future’ Greenland deal

US president backs away from new trade war after talks with Nato chief Mark Rutte

Source: UK homepage · Published: 2026-01-22 00:37 MSK
January 21, 2026
Financial News Continue in source