Mark Carney tells Davos the old world order is ‘not coming back’ as Trump heads to Switzerland 21. January 2026 (04:48) Carney warns US-led global system of governance is enduring ‘a rupture’ as US president flies in for showdown with European leaders over GreenlandCanadian prime minister Mark Carney has said that the US-led global system of governance is enduring “a rupture,” defined by great power competition and a “fading” rules-based order.His speech to political and financial elites at the World Economic Forum comes a day before US President Donald Trump was set to address the gathering in Davos, Switzerland. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
‘Outrageous’: EPA backs WA fracking project that may add up to 2.6% to Australia’s emissions 21. January 2026 (04:47) State environmental regulator says Valhalla project, set to drill up to 20 gas wells in Canning basin, can proceed subject to conditionsFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA controversial fracking proposal in Western Australia’s Kimberley region has been recommended for approval by the state’s Environmental Protection Authority, a move criticised as “outrageous” due to the project’s potential climate pollution and environmental impacts.The EPA on Tuesday recommended that the Valhalla project, which proposes to drill up to 20 gas wells in the Canning basin, proceed subject to certain conditions. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Teenage girl wearing jersey with Palestinian flag refused entry to Sydney A-League game 21. January 2026 (04:46) Exclusive: Girl had to agree to remove Club Deportivo Palestino shirt before being let into Allianz Stadium on Sunday nightFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA teenager wearing a football jersey containing the Palestinian flag was refused entry to an A-League match at Sydney’s Allianz Stadium, with a video showing security asking her to remove it if she wanted to go inside.The 15-year-old girl was wearing the jersey of Club Deportivo Palestino – a Chilean football club founded by Palestinian migrants – which says “Palestine” on the front. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Lindsey Halligan leaves post as US attorney after judges’ sharp criticism 21. January 2026 (04:23) Trump-appointed federal attorney with no prosecutorial experience led failed cases against president’s political foesLindsey Halligan, a Trump-appointed federal attorney who led the failed prosecutions of two of the president’s political opponents, has left her position at the US justice department, attorney general Pam Bondi said on Tuesday.The departure of Halligan, who previously served as Trump’s personal attorney, comes after multiple judges have sharply criticized her and cast doubts on her ability to lawfully remain in her position. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
New Zealand prime minister sets date for 2026 election 21. January 2026 (03:55) Cost of living likely to dominate the agenda ahead of 7 November poll as centre-right National party battles to retain power The prime minister, Christopher Luxon, has announced New Zealand’s next general election will be held on 7 November, kickstarting a campaign cycle that could become one of the country’s most contested in years.On Wednesday, Luxon told reporters the National party would continue its agenda to “fix the basics and build the future”. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
California Republican party asks state supreme court to block voter-approved redistricting maps 21. January 2026 (03:48) In an emergency filing, party asked for an injunction for new maps aimed at countering Texas’ gerrymanderThe California Republican party has asked the state supreme court to block a redistricting measure voters approved in November that would flip up to five House seats in Democrats’ favor.In an emergency filing, the party asked Justice Elena Kagan, who is assigned to the ninth circuit, to issue an injunction before 9 February, the beginning of California’s candidate filing period for the June 2026 primaries. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
China sees an opportunity in Greenland, but not in the way that Trump thinks 21. January 2026 (02:25) For years, Beijing has struggled to gain a foothold in Greenland, in part because of US and Danish unity. Trump’s fraying of that alliance could create the opening it needsAccording to Kaja Kallas, the European Union’s foreign affairs chief, China and Russia must be having a “field day” about Donald Trump’s plans for Greenland, which Kallas says will divide Nato.But according to Trump, his plans are motivated by a desire to counter the very threat that Kallas identified. “World peace is at stake! China and Russia want Greenland, and there is not a thing that Denmark can do about it,” Trump wrote on Truth Social on Saturday. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
US justice department subpoenas Minnesota Democrats accused of impeding ICE efforts 21. January 2026 (02:24) Minnesota governor Tim Walz and Minneapolis mayor Jacob Frey among officials who received subpoenasThe justice department subpoenaed several top officials in Minnesota on Tuesday as part of its investigation into whether Minneapolis officials have conspired to impede federal immigration efforts there.A copy of a subpoena to the office of the Minneapolis mayor, Jacob Frey, obtained by the Guardian, requests guidance and policies related to immigration enforcement in Minnesota since last year. It also requests communication regarding those policies with other state agencies, as well as documents related to “hindering, doxxing, identifying, or surveilling immigration officers”. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
‘Shattered’ parents of Canadian backpacker found dead on K’gari island mourn adventurous daughter 21. January 2026 (02:23) Coroner to examine if 19-year-old drowned off Australian tourist island or was killed by wild dingoes“I’m 18, and you can’t stop me!” Piper James told her father before she set off backpacking on the other side of the Pacific Ocean – but the young Canadian woman’s trip to Australia ended in tragedy and trauma.Early on Monday, the now-19-year-old was found dead on a beach on the world heritage-listed sand island and tourist destination of K’gari off the Queensland coast, surrounded by a pack of dingoes near the Maheno shipwreck. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Nationals frontbenchers who crossed floor on hate speech vote say Sussan Ley to decide their fate 21. January 2026 (02:21) Ross Cadell, Bridget McKenzie and Susan McDonald breached shadow cabinet solidarity rules, challenging authority of Ley and Nationals leader David LittleproudFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe Nationals frontbenchers Ross Cadell and Bridget McKenzie say the opposition leader, Sussan Ley, must decide their futures in shadow cabinet, after they crossed the floor to vote against Labor’s hate speech bill.The pair, along with the shadow resources minister, Susan McDonald, voted against the Coalition’s position on the contentious legislation, a breach of shadow cabinet solidarity rules. McDonald’s position is less clear. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
