UNITED KINGDOM

US president says the UK’s decision to hand over sovereignity of the islands is among a ‘long line’ of reasons why Greenland ‘has to be acquired’Donald Trump links Greenland threats to Nobel snub as EU trade war loomsIn May 2025, the UK signed an agreement to cede sovereignty over the Chagos Islands to Mauritius, but lease the largest one, Diego Garcia, for 99 years to continue operating a joint US-UK military base there.The agreement followed lengthy negotiations started under the previous Conservative government after a 2019 advisory opinion by the International Court of Justice said the UK should cede control.Shockingly,

Bill opposed by Greens who warn ‘draconian’ laws would have ‘chilling effect’ on political debate and protestFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastNew hate speech laws to combat antisemitism have cleared the lower house with the Liberals’ support after Sussan Ley agreed to a deal with Labor that she claimed “fixes” the contentious bill.The revised legislation is now on track to pass the Senate around 10pm on Tuesday night. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/jan/20/labor-albanese-hate-speech-laws-expected-pass-parliament Author : Tom McIlroy and Dan Jervis-Bardy Publish date : 2026-01-20 05:02:00 Copyright

Surfer taken to hospital with minor injuries after latest shark attack at Point Plomer beach on mid-north coastFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA surfer has been taken to hospital after being bitten by a shark off the coast of a New South Wales national park campground, the state’s fourth incident in 48 hours.The local health district said the man, 39, was in hospital in a stable condition with minor injuries. The attack took place near the Point Plomer campground, less than 20km up the coast from Port

Cancer charity highlights apparent ‘postcode lottery’ of testing and diagnoses across different regions seen in studyProstate cancer is now the most commonly diagnosed form of cancer across the UK, surpassing breast cancer, according to a leading charity.There were 64,425 diagnoses of prostate cancer in 2022, an analysis of NHS figures by Prostate Cancer UK found, and 61,640 new cases of breast cancer. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/society/2026/jan/20/prostate-cancer-is-most-commonly-diagnosed-cancer-across-uk-study-finds Author : Tobi Thomas Health and inequalities correspondent Publish date : 2026-01-20 00:01:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.