Australia cancels visa of Jewish influencer who previously called for Islam to be banned 26. January 2026 (09:01) Sammy Yahood had his visa cancelled three hours before his flight was due to depart, according to the Australian Jewish AssociationThe government has cancelled the visa of a Jewish influencer, who has previously called for the ban of Islam and was booked to speak at several events in Australia.The right-leaning Australian Jewish Association (AJA) said Sammy Yahood’s visa was cancelled three hours before his flight was due to depart. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
The Traitors to get ‘bold and surprising’ adaptation for stage 26. January 2026 (09:00) Makers of TV series to work with Sam Mendes’ production company on theatre show to open in London in 2027There’s the wildly popular TV series, a two-hour immersive experience, a board game, a card game and, perhaps only for the superfans, the opportunity to buy branded full-length hooded cloaks.Now The Traitors is to be adapted for the stage in what producers say will be a “bold and surprising” theatrical experience. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Victorians urged to evacuate Otways as massive fire threatens to spread east towards more than 1,000 homes 26. January 2026 (08:36) Fire in Otways has burned about 9,400 hectares and could spread as far as Lorne amid onset of heatwave in VictoriaFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastResidents of more than 1,000 homes in Victoria have been urged to leave before sunset in anticipation of a massive fire spreading and the onset of a severe heatwave.Six fires were burning across the state on Monday afternoon, and authorities were concerned that Tuesday’s heatwave conditions and forecast northerly winds could cause the fire in the Otways to spread as far as Lorne. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
New £1.5m awards scheme launches to celebrate UK visual art education 26. January 2026 (08:00) Freelands Foundation will give £100,000 to three projects every year ‘against the backdrop of 15 years of cuts’A new £1.5m awards scheme has been launched to recognise and celebrate visual art education in the UK – with £100,000 being awarded to three organisations a year for the next five years.The Freelands Foundation announced the award on Monday for recent or ongoing projects “demonstrating commitment to progressive art education approaches with demonstrable impact”. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Labour’s Burnham veto has made a tricky Manchester byelection much harder 26. January 2026 (07:00) Preventing the mayor from returning to Westminster deprives the party of its most potent candidate in Gorton and DentonWhen Labour dignitaries gathered at the Titanic hotel in Liverpool on Friday night, one question loomed above all others: to change captain or not?For many, that question has become even more pressing after Keir Starmer’s allies brutally stopped Andy Burnham’s return to Westminster before it had even begun. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
BBC faces ‘profound jeopardy’ without funding overhaul, Tim Davie says 26. January 2026 (07:00) Exclusive: Outgoing director general indicates support for update to licence-fee model as part of wider changesThe BBC will face “profound jeopardy” over its future unless it embraces significant changes to its funding, its outgoing director general has said, as he signalled his support for an overhaul of the licence fee.Speaking to the Guardian, Tim Davie called for supporters of the corporation to “stand up and fight” for it, amid increased hostility from its commercial and political critics. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Gold price tops $5,000 an ounce for first time as investors seek safe haven from Trump turmoil 26. January 2026 (06:58) Rising fears that another US shutdown looms pushes gold price to new height amid nearly 90% rise since Trump’s inaugurationBusiness live – latest updatesGold has jumped above US$5,000 an ounce for the first time, as Donald Trump’s chaotic policies and proclamations drive more investors to seek safe harbour in the precious metal.The price of the yellow metal jumped 1.8% to $5,078 an ounce on Monday, according to Bloomberg. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Severe heatwave envelops South Australia as Victoria braces for record-breaking weather and fire threats 26. January 2026 (05:28) Residents near Otways fire in Victoria urged to prepare to evacuate, while Ouyen and Mildura forecast to record 49C on TuesdayFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastSouth Australia faced another day of searing heat on Monday, as Victorians prepared for conditions forecast to be the hottest in history and more than 1100 residents told to get ready to evacuate ahead of extreme fire danger.Tuesday could see heat records broken throughout eastern South Australia and Victoria, with maximums expected to be near 50C across inland areas, according to the Bureau of Meteorology. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
‘You will reap the whirlwind’: Tehran mural warns of retaliation if US strikes Iran 26. January 2026 (05:09) Authorities unveil giant billboard with direct threat to US as warships head to regionIranian authorities unveiled a new mural on a giant billboard in a central Tehran square on Sunday with a direct warning to the United States to not attempt a military strike on the country, as US warships head to the region.The image shows a bird’s-eye view of an aircraft carrier with damaged and exploding fighter planes on its flight deck. The deck is strewn with bodies and streaked with blood that trails into the water behind the ship to form a pattern reminiscent of the stripes of the US flag. A slogan is emblazoned across one corner: “If you sow the wind, you will reap the whirlwind.” Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Four million salmon died prematurely at Tasmanian fish farms in 2025, government data reveals 26. January 2026 (04:46) Death toll sparks calls for companies to be fined under animal welfare legislation over mass fish deathsGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAt least 4 million salmon died prematurely at Tasmanian fish farms in 2025, with new data from the state’s Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) suggesting about 500,000 fish died in November and December as ocean temperatures warmed.Scientific studies indicate Atlantic salmon are adversely affected when ocean temperatures approach 18C. At higher temperatures, salmon encounter less oxygenated water, suffer from liver and kidney damage, have less appetite and become more vulnerable to disease.This article was republished with permission from the Tasmanian Inquirer Continue reading...(The Guardian)
