Economy weathered a fraught geopolitical landscape to reach 5% target but structural challenges at home ‘are not going away’, say expertsChinese authorities can say they hit their growth goals last year, but Donald Trump’s ongoing trade aggression, a slow-motion housing market collapse and unhappy consumers remain major challenges for the world’s second-largest economy.Data released on Monday showed the Chinese economy grew by 5% in 2025, steady on the year before and hitting the official target of “around” that pace. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/jan/19/chinas-economy-hit-growth-goal-last-year-despite-trump-trade-war-and-property-crisis Author : Patrick Commins and agencies Publish date : 2026-01-19 06:26:00 Copyright for syndicated content
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Returning to work in January can feel brutal, but impulsively throwing in the towel isn’t always the best plan. There are simple techniques you can use to decide whether you should stick or quit, says Helen Coffey, who talks to experts about the best times to make that call (spoiler alert: it is never Blue Monday) Source link : https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/rage-quitting-job-blue-monday-january-b2901026.html Author : Helen Coffey Publish date : 2026-01-19 06:00:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's new home might not be the sanctuary he had hoped for. The disgraced ex-prince faces unexpected challenges due to Marsh Farm's location Source link : https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/andrew-suffers-fresh-blow-former-36573272 Author : [email protected] (Paige Ingram) Publish date : 2026-01-19 06:05:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
The mood in Brussels is a mixture of determination and deep concern. Source link : https://news.sky.com/story/greenland-crisis-unleashing-europes-most-powerful-trade-weapon-on-the-us-was-previously-unthinkable-not-anymore-13495977 Author : Publish date : 2026-01-18 19:24:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
The Brit has been reported missing in Thailand as his loved ones launch a desperate plea since he hasn't been in contact for two weeks since landing in the capital Source link : https://www.dailystar.co.uk/news/latest-news/brit-vanishes-thailand-family-reveal-36573243 Author : [email protected] (Ruth Suter, Olivia Beeson) Publish date : 2026-01-19 04:31:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
The 19-year-old woman was found dead in the early hours of Monday morning. Source link : https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-15476085/Canadian-woman-dead-dingoes-kgari.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ito=1490&ns_campaign=1490 Author : Publish date : 2026-01-19 04:01:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
Official figures show the economy grew by 5% in 2025 but slowed to 4.5% in the final three months of the year. Source link : https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cgk8zd287myo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss Author : Publish date : 2026-01-19 04:05:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
PM confirms Australia was asked to join new body focused on Gaza reconstruction and Middle East peace efforts at weekendFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAnthony Albanese is considering Donald Trump’s invitation for Australia to join the US president’s proposed “board of peace” initiative, despite concerns its could undermine the work of existing organisations including the UN.The prime minister confirmed Australia had been invited to join the new international body at the weekend, promising serious consideration, especially around proposals to advance Middle East peace efforts. Continue reading... Source
Thiaw ordered his Senegal players off the pitch in protest to a contentious late penalty in the Afcon final Source link : https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/senegal-pape-thiaw-morocco-afcon-final-b2902912.html Author : Mark Gleeson Publish date : 2026-01-19 00:54:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
Anthony Singleton made "false responses" to doctors during tests which delayed the court case for eight years - now 84-year-old he admits offences relating to a girl when he was in his 30s Source link : https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/paedophile-jailed-after-failed-bid-36573224 Author : [email protected] (Charles Thomson, Paige Ingram) Publish date : 2026-01-19 03:32:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
Keir Starmer had wanted this week to get on with his "cost of living tour" of the country to tap into voters' concerns in this all-important election year. Source link : https://news.sky.com/story/greenland-issue-the-most-serious-crisis-in-transatlantic-relations-in-decades-where-do-we-go-from-here-13495988 Author : Publish date : 2026-01-18 19:26:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
Police had managed to find the suspect with copious amounts of drugs, before he tried to make a getaway but ended up causing a major traffic accident in the process Source link : https://www.dailystar.co.uk/news/latest-news/man-caught-180k-worth-cocaine-36572962 Author : [email protected] (Rory Gannon) Publish date : 2026-01-18 21:58:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
Late last year fans were left terrified after rumours began swirling that Dolly Parton was worryingly sick. Source link : https://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-15462307/Dolly-Parton-birthday-multi-million-dollar-career.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ito=1490&ns_campaign=1490 Author : Publish date : 2026-01-19 01:35:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
The fallout from Donald Trump's tariff threat to EU allies that oppose his campaign to annex Greenland dominates Monday's papers. Source link : https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cz7yp923gz8o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss Author : Publish date : 2026-01-19 01:09:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
Police praise fast actions and bravery of boy’s friends as he faces ‘fight for his life’ in hospitalFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA 12-year-old boy is in for the “fight of his life” after being attacked by a large shark while swimming in Sydney Harbour on Sunday afternoon.New South Wales police said the boy was jumping off a popular rock ledge near Nielsen park in Sydney’s east about 4.20pm on Sunday with friends when the attack, possibly by a bull shark, took place. Continue reading... Source link
‘Her talent and generosity have made a lasting impact on the world,’ Governor Bill Lee said in his proclamation Source link : https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/music/news/dolly-parton-day-tennessee-birthday-b2902877.html Author : Carsen Holaday Publish date : 2026-01-18 23:16:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
Intense heat and strong winds hampered the efforts of firefighters to extinguish the flames which blazed through 8,500 hectares of land in central and southern Chile Source link : https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/world-news/least-18-dead-completely-out-36573163 Author : [email protected] (Javier Torres, AP, Tannur Anders) Publish date : 2026-01-19 00:38:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
Andrew Rosindell has become the second Conservative MP to defect to Reform UK within a week. Source link : https://news.sky.com/story/conservative-mp-andrew-rosindell-defects-to-reform-uk-13496013 Author : Publish date : 2026-01-18 22:00:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
The Church of Satan has unveiled its new website dedicated to DaddyBaphy, the enigmatic, modern Baphomet and official “resident demon”, promising dark digital delights Source link : https://www.dailystar.co.uk/news/latest-news/church-satan-shares-new-baphomet-36573061 Author : [email protected] (Andrea Oldereide) Publish date : 2026-01-18 22:26:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
Senegal have won the African Cup of Nations (AFCON) with their 1-0 defeat of hosts Morocco after a dramatic final which saw head coach Pape Thiaw direct his players off the pitch in protest. Source link : https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-15475633/AFCON-final-descends-CHAOS-Senegal-boss-calls-team-pitch-controversial-late-penalty-awarded-Morocco-VAR.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ito=1490&ns_campaign=1490 Author : Publish date : 2026-01-18 23:02:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
The incident happened near the town of Adamuz, close to the city of Cordoba. Source link : https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cedw6ylpynyo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss Author : Publish date : 2026-01-18 23:02:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
UK prime minister holds phone call with US president as European leaders scramble to protect Danish territoryKeir Starmer has told Donald Trump he is wrong to threaten tariffs against Nato allies to try to secure Greenland, as part of a flurry of diplomatic calls intended to tackle the crisis.The UK prime minister spoke to the US president on Sunday, as well as to Mette Frederiksen, the Danish PM, whose country’s territory includes Greenland; Ursula von der Leyen, the president of the European Commission; and Mark Rutte, the Nato secretary general. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/jan/18/tariffs-nato-allies-keir-starmer-donald-trump-greenland-crisis-call Author : Peter Walker
It comes just days after Robert Jenrick quit the Tories to join Nigel Farage’s ranks, launching a blistering attack on his former party Source link : https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/reform-andrew-rosindell-defection-badenoch-farage-b2902848.html Author : Millie Cooke and David Maddox Publish date : 2026-01-18 22:30:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
It came after the erratic US President Donald Trump warned he will slap 10% tariffs on countries including the UK for opposing his desired takeover of Greenland Source link : https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/politics/breaking-keir-starmer-hold-downing-36572551 Author : [email protected] (Ashley Cowburn) Publish date : 2026-01-18 22:30:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
Senegal win Africa Cup of Nations after players storm off pitch during dramatic final Source link : https://news.sky.com/story/africa-cup-of-nations-players-storm-off-pitch-in-protest-during-dramatic-final-13496010 Author : Publish date : 2026-01-18 21:48:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.