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    China ramps up crackdown on Christians amid global political pressures
     20 January 2026
    Dozens of church leaders and members have been arrested in China in recent months, which advocates say is indicative of intensifying persecution.
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    New Trump tariffs on European allies could push EU to use 'trade bazooka'
    20 Jan: Following the Trump administration's recent tariff threat on European allies, some experts warn it may push Europe closer to China, and potentially see the European Union use its anti-coercion instrument, also known as a "trade bazooka", in response.... more
    China's population declines for a fourth-straight year amid record low birth rates
    20 Jan: National data shows that in 2025, China's population shrank by 3.39 million people, as experts warn the trend is likely to continue.... more
    Donald Trump links Greenland takeover threat to Nobel Peace Prize snub, amid tariffs row with Europe
    20 Jan: President Donald Trump sends a text message to Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre saying he "no longer [feels] an obligation to think purely of Peace" after being denied the prize by the Nobel Committee.... more
    Deadly Pakistan shopping plaza fire death toll rises to 23
    20 Jan: Pakistani firefighters began pulling bodies from the smouldering remains of a sprawling Karachi shopping mall on Monday where dozens of people remain missing.... more
    Tensions over Greenland escalate as US threatens tariffs after European troop deployment
    19 Jan: Tensions between the United States and Greenland's allies reach a new high, with threats of increasing tariffs after European troops were sent to the island.... more
    At least 39 dead after two high-speed trains derailed in Spain
    19 Jan: At least 39 people have died and dozens are severely injured after two high-speed trains derailed in southern Spain, local authorities say.... more
    What has caused a 'smack' of jellyfish to wash up on Melbourne's eastern beaches?
    19 Jan: Visitors of Melbourne's eastern beaches over the weekend were surprised to see an influx of crimson jellyfish bobbing in the water. One expert says a "perfect storm" of factors has brought them to the coastline.... more
    Roger Allers, co-director of The Lion King, dies aged 76
    19 Jan: Roger Allers was known for working on various Disney films including The Lion King, The Little Mermaid and Aladdin.... more
    Meals you can get kids on board with
    19 Jan: We’ve put together four recipes that are fun and easy enough for kids to help with.... more

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      20 Jan: ‘it’s an honour to return’: former skipper back to bolster socceroos coaching staff (Sydney Morning Herald)
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    National:
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    Living & Travel:
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    Environment:
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    Politics:
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    Living & Travel:
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