At the World Economic Forum in Davos, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney warned that the old rules-based international order is no longer returning and received a standing ovation; he also said Canada opposes U.S. tariffs linked to Greenland.
Authorities say a 20-year-old woman was taken from her home in the Isla Musala area of Culiacán on January 20, 2026; federal and local authorities are investigating.
The RSPB ran a weekend garden bird count from January 23–25 asking volunteers to watch for one hour and record species; by midday on January 23, 80,797 garden birds had been logged nationwide.
Chester will hold a Lunar New Year celebration on Saturday, February 21 with lion and dragon dances, traditional performances and community activities organised by the Wah Lei Chinese Association with local partners.
Mark Sewards MP visited Rievaulx House, a 90‑bed residential and dementia care home, and praised its person-centred approach and range of facilities.
Local venues in Colden Common, Twyford and Otterbourne are hosting a range of gatherings this month, from jumble sales and coffee mornings to an Energise South Downs workshop on February 10.
Kyiv's military intelligence and reporting say Russia has begun using Geran-5 high-speed attack drones, and recovered wreckage is reported to include parts from western and Chinese firms.
A South African appeals court dismissed a challenge by the South African Heritage Resources Agency, allowing the planned export and sale of 70 personal items owned by Makaziwe Mandela and Christo Brand to proceed to an auction in the United States.
Tesco will launch a 10-week pilot from January 26 across 40 stores using the Auror crime reporting system, and says CCTV will be reviewed by its Security Hub while live facial recognition will not be used.
Malawi launched a three-day cholera vaccination campaign this week in Blantyre as unusually heavy rains and regional flooding increased concerns about outbreaks; officials said the initial effort aimed to distribute about 24,000 oral doses while noting unsafe water sources in some neighborhoods.
