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Latest news bulletin | January 17th, 2026 – Morning
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‘Historic’ High Seas Treaty comes into force. But is it enough to save our oceans?
The highly anticipated High Seas Treaty has come into force today, marking a “historic milestone” for global ocean conservation.
Covering almost half of the planet’s surface, the High Seas lie beyond national borders and form part of the global commons. Until now, there was no legal…
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As stablecoins rise, how are governments responding worldwide?
For years, stablecoins have been marketed as crypto’s potential bridge to normal, everyday payments — or at least what most people consider to be normal.
In 2025, they seemed to have made the jump from a promising prospect to a tool increasingly used by institutions, banks, and even…
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Ukraine’s young skiers practice in bombed-out Olympic training base | Pro Sports
Ukraine’s young skiers practice in bombed-out Olympic training base | Pro Sports | decaturdaily.com
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Canada is ready to defend Greenland — Carney
Canada has reiterated its support for NATO’s principle of collective defense amid aggressive statements by Donald Trump regarding Greenland.
According to Ukrinform, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney stated this during his visit to Beijing.
Carney said that the…
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Russian war casualty toll in Ukraine up by 1,130 over past day
The total combat losses of Russian forces since the start of the full-scale invasion of Ukraine, from February 24, 2022, to January 17, 2026, amount to approximately 1,225,590 personnel, including 1,130 over the past day.
This was reported in a statement by the…
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Iran’s Shutdown Mistake Exposes Threats To U.S. And Israel
Is the blackout over?
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Iran’s near total blackout appears to be easing after 200 hours. We’re at the very early stages of any kind of return to normal. But early Saturday morning, NetBlocks reported “a very slight rise in internet…
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Russians carry out 677 strikes on Zaporizhzhia region over past day, leaving three people wounded
Over the course of the day, the occupiers launched 677 attacks on 29 settlements in Zaporizhzhia region, injuring three people.
Ivan Fedorov, head of the Zaporizhzhia Regional Military Administration, reported this on Telegram, according to Ukrinform.
According to him, 18…
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Greenland crisis: Europe needs the US, but it also needs to stand up to Trump | Greenland
The crisis over Greenland may deliver the moment when Europe must stand up to Donald Trump, as officials have said a US attempt to annex the territory could shatter the Nato transatlantic alliance.
European leaders have entertained Trump’s…
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Iran plans permanent break from global internet, say activists | Iran
Iran is planning to permanently break from the global internet, only allowing individuals vetted by the regime to connect online, according to Iranian digital rights activists.
“A confidential plan is under way to turn international internet…
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