White House launches app touting Trump’s record, with key omissions
The White House in Washington, DC, US, on Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026. Aaron Schwartz | Bloomberg | Getty…
UK pensions bill faces ping-pong as Lords run down the clock – POLITICO
As POLITICO reported this week, the date of the end of this parliamentary session, known as prorogation, could…
Trump admin unveils national AI policy framework to limit state power
U.S. President Donald Trump delivers remarks on artificial intelligence at the “Winning the AI Race” Summit in Washington…
The race for Paris: Will more armed police and more cameras make the city safer?
Is it safe to walk the streets of Paris? Fewer and fewer Parisians certainly seem to think so.…
Ex-rapper-led upstart party surges toward a Nepal election landslide
KATHMANDU, Nepal (AP) — A Nepali political party led by an ex-rapper is set for a landslide victory…
Macron’s efforts to make France business friendly ‘wiped out,’ US group says – POLITICO
“We are back to where we were 10 years ago in terms of France’s attractiveness,” Kamel said while…
Sri Lankan lawmakers scrap their pensions in a sweeping vote
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) — Sri Lankan legislators overwhelmingly voted Tuesday to scrap their pensions, in a bid…
Over-the-counter ivermectin sales proposed in Georgia
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A Georgia state lawmaker wants to allow over-the-counter sales of a drug…
There’s still time to get vaccinated
People who have not yet been vaccinated are being urged to boost their protection this winter with flu…
Stop Smoking, Feel Happier campaign launches to help smokers quit
The Smokefree Advice Centre in Chatham. Published: Thursday, 8th January 2026 A new campaign across the South East…
Trump urges GOP flexibility on abortion restrictions for health care deal
President Donald Trump said Tuesday he wants Republicans to reach a deal on health care insurance assistance by…
Gisborne mayor Rehette Stoltz appointed interim Local Government New Zealand president
“This is a period of significant change thanks to the tsunami of reform looming over local government,” she…