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Watch: Cow astonishes scientists with rare use of tools

The discovery suggests cows may have far greater cognitive abilities than previously assumed.

Source: BBC News · Published: 2026-01-20 17:54 MSK
January 20, 2026
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MOL to acquire Gazprom Neft’s stake in Serbian refiner NIS

MOL to acquire Gazprom Neft’s stake in Serbian refiner NIS

Source: Yahoo Finance · Published: 2026-01-20 17:55 MSK
January 20, 2026
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French opposition parties expected to file votes of no-confidence

French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu is set to ram his budget bill through parliament without a vote after conceding it was a "partial failure" Monday after weeks of stalled negotiations. French hard-left France Unbowed and far-right National Rally party are both expected to file votes of no-confidence, said FRANCE 24 Senior Reporter James André, adding that the first such vote would take place on Friday if it was indeed filed.

January 20, 2026
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Chinese mega-embassy approved by government after debate over security risks

Critics of the project – including some Labour MPs – warn it could pose a security risk.

Source: BBC News · Published: 2026-01-20 17:59 MSK
January 20, 2026
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UK approves plans for Chinese mega-embassy

Critics of the project – including some Labour MPs – warn it could pose a security risk.

Source: BBC News · Published: 2026-01-20 17:59 MSK
January 20, 2026
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‘Quad bike hero’ hailed for carrying people to and from scene of Spain train crash

Gonzalo Sánchez, armed with tools and a quad bike, ferried rescuers and victims after rail collision near CórdobaA lottery ticket seller in southern Spain has been hailed as a hero after he spent about six hours ferrying rescuers and victims around on his quad bike after the train collision that killed at least 41 people and injured dozens of others.Gonzalo Sánchez, 43, was at home in the small town of Adamuz when the town’s WhatsApp group alerted to reports of a train that had derailed nearby. Continue reading…

Source: World news | The Guardian · Published: 2026-01-20 16:36 MSK
January 20, 2026
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NDIS tool to determine support not tested on variety of disability types – including diverse autism, experts warn

Exclusive: Experts also alarmed I-CAN tool – a three-hour interview – may be conducted by people with no allied health backgroundGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe head of Australia’s peak body of psychologists and disability experts have warned the NDIS’s new assessment tool hasn’t been tested on a variety of disability types – including diverse autistic needs – which may lead to “tragedies” occurring, if more research is not conducted.The National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) announced in September it had procured the Instrument for the Classification and Assessment of Support Needs (I-CAN) to be used as the basis for determining support plans for NDIS participants. Continue reading…

Source: World news | The Guardian · Published: 2026-01-20 17:00 MSK
January 20, 2026
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Bank of England's Bailey 'very alert' to risks after Trump threats over Greenland

Bank of England's Bailey 'very alert' to risks after Trump threats over Greenland

Source: Yahoo Finance · Published: 2026-01-20 17:21 MSK
January 20, 2026
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Trump ‘crossing red lines’ says Belgian PM amid escalating Greenland tensions

January 20, 2026
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Source: bbc.com

Watch: Cow astonishes scientists with rare use of tools

The discovery suggests cows may have far greater cognitive abilities than previously assumed.

Source: BBC News · Published: 2026-01-20 17:54 MSK
January 20, 2026
Global News Continue in source

MOL to acquire Gazprom Neft’s stake in Serbian refiner NIS

MOL to acquire Gazprom Neft’s stake in Serbian refiner NIS

Source: Yahoo Finance · Published: 2026-01-20 17:55 MSK
January 20, 2026
Global News Continue in source

French opposition parties expected to file votes of no-confidence

French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu is set to ram his budget bill through parliament without a vote after conceding it was a "partial failure" Monday after weeks of stalled negotiations. French hard-left France Unbowed and far-right National Rally party are both expected to file votes of no-confidence, said FRANCE 24 Senior Reporter James André, adding that the first such vote would take place on Friday if it was indeed filed.

January 20, 2026
Global News Continue in source
Source: bbc.com

Chinese mega-embassy approved by government after debate over security risks

Critics of the project – including some Labour MPs – warn it could pose a security risk.

Source: BBC News · Published: 2026-01-20 17:59 MSK
January 20, 2026
Global News Continue in source
Source: bbc.com

UK approves plans for Chinese mega-embassy

Critics of the project – including some Labour MPs – warn it could pose a security risk.

Source: BBC News · Published: 2026-01-20 17:59 MSK
January 20, 2026
Global News Continue in source

‘Quad bike hero’ hailed for carrying people to and from scene of Spain train crash

Gonzalo Sánchez, armed with tools and a quad bike, ferried rescuers and victims after rail collision near CórdobaA lottery ticket seller in southern Spain has been hailed as a hero after he spent about six hours ferrying rescuers and victims around on his quad bike after the train collision that killed at least 41 people and injured dozens of others.Gonzalo Sánchez, 43, was at home in the small town of Adamuz when the town’s WhatsApp group alerted to reports of a train that had derailed nearby. Continue reading…

Source: World news | The Guardian · Published: 2026-01-20 16:36 MSK
January 20, 2026
Infrastructure Continue in source

NDIS tool to determine support not tested on variety of disability types – including diverse autism, experts warn

Exclusive: Experts also alarmed I-CAN tool – a three-hour interview – may be conducted by people with no allied health backgroundGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe head of Australia’s peak body of psychologists and disability experts have warned the NDIS’s new assessment tool hasn’t been tested on a variety of disability types – including diverse autistic needs – which may lead to “tragedies” occurring, if more research is not conducted.The National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) announced in September it had procured the Instrument for the Classification and Assessment of Support Needs (I-CAN) to be used as the basis for determining support plans for NDIS participants. Continue reading…

Source: World news | The Guardian · Published: 2026-01-20 17:00 MSK
January 20, 2026
Breaking News Continue in source

Bank of England's Bailey 'very alert' to risks after Trump threats over Greenland

Bank of England's Bailey 'very alert' to risks after Trump threats over Greenland

Source: Yahoo Finance · Published: 2026-01-20 17:21 MSK
January 20, 2026
Breaking News Continue in source

Trump ‘crossing red lines’ says Belgian PM amid escalating Greenland tensions

January 20, 2026
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