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    Gold and silver prices collapse ahead of announcement of new US Federal Reserve chair
     30 January 2026
    Gold and silver prices have plummeted, sparked by reports US President Donald Trump is set to announce a new US Federal Reserve chair.
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    Gold price plummets as markets prepare for Fed chair announcement — as it happened
    30 Jan: The prices of gold and silver have plummeted in Asian trade as markets prepare for a surprise Federal Reserve announcement, and the ASX 200 has finished the week on a negative note. Look back on the day's finance news in our business blog.... more
    FBI seizes Georgia ballots as Trump pursues 2020 election grievance
    30 Jan: Fulton County, which votes overwhelmingly Democratic, has been a target of President Donald Trump since he narrowly lost the presidential election in Georgia to Democrat Joe Biden.... more
    Why your sunscreen application might be putting your good intentions to waste
    30 Jan: This is what three experts had to say about how to get the best protection from your sunscreen.... more
    Bruce Springsteen releases anti-ICE protest song Streets of Minneapolis
    30 Jan: The Boss has blasted the Trump administration and ICE agents in a new song responding to "the state terror being visited" on Minneapolis and dedicated to Renee Good and Alex Pretti.... more
    As Donald Trump weighs up actions, Iranians send the US a message to 'please help'
    30 Jan: Protesters in Iran are begging US President Donald Trump to launch military action to help topple the Islamic regime. But could it happen?... more
    Democrats strike funding deal with White House as Trump undercuts border tsar on Minnesota drawdown
    30 Jan: Donald Trump says he has struck a deal with Congressional Democrats to temporarily fund the Department of Homeland Security, heading off a political brawl that seemed inevitable after the Senate voted down the latest package of government spending bills.... more
    Donald Trump shares video of Alex Pretti confrontation with agents 11 days before shooting
    30 Jan: United States President Donald Trump has shared a video on Truth Social showing Alex Pretti in a confrontation with federal immigration agents 11 days before the intensive care nurse was fatally shot during a separate encounter with Border Patrol agents.... more
    The US wants to control Venezuela's finances. These armed groups could make it difficult
    30 Jan: The US plan to "recover" Venezuela could spark a domestic backlash in a country that is already heavily divided among various armed groups that have political interests.... more
    Trump tariffs could 'isolate' the US and create new trading blocs
    30 Jan: In the past fortnight, US President Donald Trump has threatened tariffs against at least 10 countries. Some experts say the Trump administration's tariff policy is leading to the creation of new trading blocs, and isolating the United States.... more

     Most Popular Recent International News
     01 Jan: Countries adopting 'new year's resolutions' with health, economy and internet laws ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
     09 Jan: NetBlocks reports internet blackout imposed in Iran amid nationwide protests ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
     13 Jan: Fears of unseen violence against protesters as Iran's internet blackout enters a fifth day ++++++++++++++++++++++++
     06 Jan: Venezuela updates: Maduro arrives at Manhattan court, Trump doubles down on oil plans for Venezuela - as it happened +++++++++++++++++++++++
     05 Jan: Australia's Venezuelan diaspora gathers after US captures president Nicolás Maduro in military strike ++++++++++++++++++++++
     14 Jan: Rare verified footage of Iran's protests posted online shows how the movement started and how it is growing +++++++++++++++++++++
     15 Jan: From inside Iran, a young protester says the people 'are waiting for America to intervene' +++++++++++++++++++++

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      30 Jan: Cybersecurity group identifies person behind manage my health hack (RadioNZ)
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      30 Jan: Auckland film studios sold, future secured for next decade (Stuff.co.nz)
      30 Jan: Israeli hostage held for nearly 500 days in gaza says he can 'breathe again' (BBCWorld)
      29 Jan: Watch: moment ba plane to london loses wheel after take-off in vegas (BBCWorld)
      29 Jan: India v black caps - fourth t20 international (Stuff.co.nz)
      28 Jan: Shuttlerock unifies finance & hr globally with workday (ITBrief)
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