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BBC Front PageJan 31, 2026
US government partially shuts down despite last minute funding deal
The soonest the US House of Representatives can vote on the funding deal and end the shutdown is Monday.

BBC Front PageJan 31, 2026
Ukrainians brace for -20C despite energy truce: 'It will be a catastrophe'
Already facing electricity cuts, civilians are struggling to keep warm in their own homes as temperatures are set to plummet.

Washington Post World NewsJan 31, 2026
U.S. approves almost $16 billion in arms sales to Israel and Saudi Arabia
The sales to Israel worth close to $6.7 billion include 30 Apache attack helicopters, while Saudi Arabia is set to buy Patriot missiles worth $9 billion.

BBC News Front Page | WorldJan 31, 2026
Rose four clear as Koepka makes cut on PGA return
England's Justin Rose shoots a seven-under-par 65 to extend his lead to four shots at the Farmers Insurance Open while returning Brooks Koepka made the cut.

NPR Topics: NewsJan 31, 2026
What to know about the partial government shutdown
The Senate passed a measure to avert a shutdown on Friday. But with the House on recess, funding for broad stretches of the federal government has technically lapsed.

BBC Front PageJan 30, 2026
Will Trump's pick to lead US central bank get him the change he wants?
Opinion is divided over whether Warsh will align with the US president's views over how the Federal Reserve should be run.

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What to know about Kevin Warsh, President Trump's proposed Fed chair (NPR Headline News)

Int'l Herald TribuneJan 30, 2026
Release of Three Million Epstein Pages Falls Short, Survivors Say
Todd Blanche, the deputy attorney general, told reporters on Friday that "there's a hunger or a thirst for information that I do not think will be satisfied by the review of these documents."

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Epstein files show Elon Musk apparently discussed plans to visit sex offender's island, host him at SpaceX (CNBC World News)

MSNBC Int'l NewsJan 30, 2026
‘If you can, help us': Iranian protesters plea for help as conflict continues
Iranian protesters are holding out hope for help in their country amid increasing conflict, as President Trump is weighs military action in the region. NBC News' Molly Hunter talks to several of the protesters about the state of Iran and what they hope for.

Int'l Herald TribuneJan 30, 2026
Senate Passes Deal to Fund Government and Negotiate ICE Limits
Democrats agreed to fund the Department of Homeland Security for two weeks while they negotiate with President Trump on restricting his immigration crackdown.

MSNBC Int'l NewsJan 30, 2026
Iranian protesters share hope for outside help as Trump weighs military action
Protests have continued for weeks in Iran, with demonstrators facing a violent crackdown from the government there. As President Trump considers military action there, NBC News' Molly Hunter spoke with protesters who say they are desperate for outside help.

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Through carnage of the government crackdown, Iranian protesters looked to Trump (MSNBC Int'l News)

BBC Front PageJan 30, 2026
Syrian government reaches deal with Kurdish-led forces
The deal will see the gradual integration of Kurdish forces and administration into the Syrian state.

Int'l Herald TribuneJan 30, 2026
Catherine O'Hara: A Life in Pictures
The Canadian actress's career spanned decades and genres, including memorable roles in "Home Alone" and "Schitt's Creek."

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Remembering actor Catherine O'Hara of 'Schitt's Creek' and 'Home Alone' (NPR Headline News)

Int'l Herald TribuneJan 30, 2026
Don Lemon Released Without Bond Over Minnesota Church Protest
Nine people have been accused of violating federal law during the demonstration at a church this month, reviving a case that was rejected last week by a magistrate judge.

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Former CNN host Don Lemon charged in anti-ICE protest at Minnesota church (BBC Front Page)

NPR Topics: NewsJan 30, 2026
Judge rules Luigi Mangione should not face death penalty
A federal judge dropped two of the charges against Luigi Mangione — the man accused of fatally shooting UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson — making his case no longer eligible for the death penalty.

ABC NewsJan 30, 2026
Graham lifts hold on government funding deal with just hours to shutdown deadline
It's likely that even if the Senate passes a funding agreement, there will still be a short partial shutdown as it would need to go back to the House for reconsideration.

ABC NewsJan 30, 2026
Death penalty off the table in Luigi Mangione's federal case
A federal judge in New York has dismissed the death-eligible counts from Luigi Mangione's indictment.

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Prosecutors can't seek death penalty against Luigi Mangione, judge rules (CBC Top Stories)

NYTimes GlobalJan 30, 2026
Trump Officials Bypass Congress to Push Billions in Weapons Aid to Israel
The move was the third time the Trump administration has tried to expedite arms shipments to Israel by going around the review process for weapons sales.

ABC NewsJan 30, 2026
Howard Lutnick, ex-Prince Andrew among those mentioned in Epstein files release
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick planned a visit to the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein's private island in 2012, according documents released on Friday.

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Takeaways from the millions of newly released Epstein files (BBC Front Page)

CBC Top StoriesJan 30, 2026
Tributes pour in for legendary Canadian actress Catherine O'Hara following her death at age 71




Washington Post World NewsJan 30, 2026
Russia reveals Ukraine energy ceasefire pushed by Trump is nearly over
Trump asked Putin to hold off hitting power facilities in Kyiv and other towns, but the Kremlin says the pause on strikes expires Sunday.

NYTimes GlobalJan 30, 2026
ICE Expands Power of Agents to Arrest People Without Warrants
An internal memo changed the standard from whether people are unlikely to show up for hearings to whether they could leave the scene.

BBC News Front Page | WorldJan 30, 2026
Plan ahead and dress wisely: How to minimise add-on costs when you fly
Don't get swept into paying for extras you don't need.

MSNBC Int'l NewsJan 30, 2026
Iran ready for talks or war, foreign minister says as Trump weighs military action
Pressure was building on Iran on Friday as President Donald Trump weighed a military strike on the Islamic Republic and the Treasury Department sanctioned several officials it said were responsible for the regime's brutal crackdown on its own people.

Int'l Herald TribuneJan 30, 2026
Trump Called for ‘De-Escalation' in Minneapolis. It Didn't Last Long.
President Trump has offered dueling messages on the crisis in Minneapolis, part of a pattern of dialing back his rhetoric only to change again if the political winds are shifting.

NYTimes GlobalJan 30, 2026
Here's What to Know About the Millions of Pages of Epstein Documents
Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche signaled that this would be the last major release of files related to Jeffrey Epstein.

Int'l Herald TribuneJan 30, 2026
Justice Dept. Opens Civil Rights Inquiry Into Minneapolis Killing
Also, Kevin Warsh is Trump's pick to lead the Fed. Here's the latest at the end of Friday.

CNBC World NewsJan 30, 2026
Jeffrey Epstein victims blast DOJ for 'incomplete' release of files
"We did not protect President Trump ... or anybody," Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche said as he revealed there would be no more release of Epstein files.

BBC Front PageJan 30, 2026
Labubu to open seven UK shops, after PM's China visit
The furry dolls have a signature spiky-toothed grin and became a viral purchase last summer.

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Chris Mason: What Starmer's China reset tells us about his foreign policy (BBC Front Page)

NPR Headline NewsJan 30, 2026
DOJ says it has met legal obligations with latest Epstein files release
The Justice Department says it has released more than 3 million pages of materials tied to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, to comply with the law.

Int'l Herald TribuneJan 30, 2026
Kevin Warsh, Trump's Choice for Fed Chair Could Find It Difficult to Deliver
Kevin M. Warsh, whom Mr. Trump tapped to become the next chair of the Federal Reserve, could face fierce resistance if he tries to pursue substantially lower borrowing costs.

ABC NewsJan 30, 2026
DOJ releasing 3M pages of Epstein files, 'didn't protect' Trump, deputy AG says
Additional material from the DOJ's files on the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein is being released to the public today, Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche says.

NYTimes GlobalJan 30, 2026
The Netherlands Is Getting a New Government. Will It Last?
Rob Jetten, a 38-year-old centrist, is poised to be the youngest prime minister in Dutch history. But his government will be in a daunting position.

BBC Front PageJan 30, 2026
What we learned - and didn't - from the Melania documentary
Melania, directed by Brett Ratner, provides a fleeting glimpse into the life of the enigmatic first lady.

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‘Melania' Review: 20 Stage-Managed Days in the Life of the First Lady (Int'l Herald Tribune)

BBC News Front Page | WorldJan 30, 2026
Phone lines stay open as tax return deadline looms
More than one million people missed the deadline a year ago, according to HM Revenue and Customs.

BBC News Front Page | WorldJan 30, 2026
Parents want to ban smartphones in schools, but there's one reason they're worried
The House of Lords is soon due to debate whether to introduce a legal ban on smartphones in schools.

ABC NewsJan 30, 2026
Thousands still without power as brutal temperatures head to the South
The South is about to be walloped with more winter weather, less than a week after an ice storm ripped through the region.

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Residents in Nashville still struggle with power outages a week after winter storm (NPR Headline News)
Why Myanmar's ‘smokescreen' elections could still matter (Christian Science Monitor--world)

Int'l Herald TribuneJan 30, 2026
Children Were Arrested in Iran's Brutal Crackdown on Protests
An Iranian government official said some children had been detained, the first such acknowledgment in weeks of anti-government protests.

ABC NewsJan 30, 2026
Actress Catherine O'Hara dies at 71
O'Hara, known for iconic films like "Beetlejuice" and "Home Alone," has died.

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Catherine O'Hara, ‘Home Alone' and ‘Schitt's Creek' Actress, Dies at 71 (Int'l Herald Tribune)

BBC Front PageJan 30, 2026
Some lines reopen after fire delays Euston rail services to several UK cities
West Coast Main Line rail services between Euston station and Watford Junction saw disruption throughout Friday afternoon.

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Djokovic & Alcaraz win five-set epics to reach Australian Open final (BBC Front Page)

NYTimes GlobalJan 30, 2026
The Army Just Unveiled Its Latest Tank. Will It Be the Last?
The war in Ukraine has shown how vulnerable armored vehicles can be to attacks by cheap, expendable drones, threatening the tank's century-long primacy on the battlefield.

NPR Headline NewsJan 26, 2026
In town where they battled ISIS with U.S., Syrias Kurds feel abandoned by ex-ally
The iconic Syrian city of Kobane, where Kurds fought ISIS with the U.S., is now under threat.
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