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Le Pen hopeful appeal will allow her to run for French president

An appeal by France's far-right leader begins against a ruling banning her from running for public office for five years.

Critical incident declared at city hospital trust

The hospital trust says patients are experiencing "unacceptable delays" across services.
Hong Kong activist loses legal fight over prison shorts ban for female inmates

Hong Kong activist loses legal fight over prison shorts ban for female inmates

A jailed activist has lost a judicial review against a Hong Kong Correctional Services Department rule that prohibits female inmates from wearing shorts in summer, with the court ruling that the women’s standard prison uniform was carefully designed and did not constitute discrimination. High Court judge Russell Coleman said on Tuesday that there was “little merit” in Chow Hang-tung’s argument that the department’s clothing policy violated her right to equality. Under the existing rules, female...

New Birmingham-Manchester rail link planned

Previous plans for a high-speed rail line between the cities were scrapped by Rishi Sunak's government.

Georgia General Assembly kicks off ’26 session focused on affordability, taxes

Lawmakers, lobbyists, and protesters swarmed the Georgia Capitol on the first day of the annual legislative session, discussing ambitious agendas for tax cuts, a cellphone ban in high schools, and affordability, while protesters showed up in support of civil rights, marijuana access, and gun safety. The Current is an inclusive nonprofit, non-partisan news organization providing in-depth watchdog journalism for Savannah and Coastal Georgia’s communities.
Matchbox Twenty’s Rob Thomas previews intimate Wind Creek performance benefiting Sidewalk Angels nonprofit

Matchbox Twenty’s Rob Thomas previews intimate Wind Creek performance benefiting Sidewalk Angels nonprofit

Rob Thomas talks about Matchbox Twenty's 30th anniversary, his solo career and his Sidewalk Angels Foundation ahead of his Friday show at Wind Creek Event Center. Proceeds benefit the nonprofit, which supports no-kill animal shelters.

Wind Turbines Are Killing Bald Eagles—And China Is Cashing In

According to U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service estimates, wind turbines kill between 500,000 and 700,000 birds annually in the United States alone.  The post Wind Turbines Are Killing Bald Eagles—And China Is Cashing In appeared first on The Gateway Pundit.
Taiwan and the US launch joint production of 155mm artillery shells amid blockade fears

Taiwan and the US launch joint production of 155mm artillery shells amid blockade fears

Taiwan has begun co-producing 155mm (6.1-inch) artillery shells with the US, as the island moves to strengthen wartime ammunition resilience amid Beijing’s escalating military pressure and concern over supply disruptions in a high-intensity conflict. Taiwan’s defence ministry on Monday said Taipei and Washington had launched early-stage joint production of a new type of 155mm howitzer ammunition. Lieutenant General Lin Wen-hsiang, head of Taiwan’s Armaments Bureau, testified during a legislative...
Supreme Court takes up culture war battle over transgender athletes in school sports

Supreme Court takes up culture war battle over transgender athletes in school sports

The culture war cases being argued Tuesday come from Idaho and West Virginia.
Le Pen appeal trial opens with French presidential bid at stake

Le Pen appeal trial opens with French presidential bid at stake

The appeal trial of Marine Le Pen opened Tuesday, with the French far-right leader hoping to overthrow a graft conviction and save her 2027 run for president.
Hong Kong corporate governance activist David Webb dies at 60

Hong Kong corporate governance activist David Webb dies at 60

David Webb, the corporate governance activist renowned for his free public database and his explosive “Enigma Network” exposé that rocked the Hong Kong stock exchange, has died aged 60 of metastatic prostate cancer. A notice posted on one of his social media accounts confirmed his death on Tuesday. He is survived by his wife and two children. “It is with great sadness that we share that David M. Webb MBE passed away peacefully in Hong Kong on Tuesday January 13, 2026 from metastatic prostate...

Cover-up law delayed after concerns it will not apply fully to MI5

The law would create a new legal duty on public bodies to tell the truth during investigations.