Latest news bulletin | January 20th, 2026 – Morning
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this January 20th, 2026 – latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
Day: January 20, 2026
New City & Guilds owners tripled bosses’ pay amid £22m cost-cutting drive
Total pay of the qualification body’s top six executives has risen by 240% to £6.2m since charity sold itThe new owners of the vocational training body City & Guilds appear to have more than tripled the pay of its top six executives right at the mo…
Royal Mint Court residents plan legal challenge if Chinese ‘mega embassy’ in London approved
Claims of ‘government interference’ in decision on plans for vast outpost near Tower of LondonResidents of Royal Mint Court plan to mount a legal challenge within weeks if Steve Reed, the local government secretary, approves China’s plans to build a va…
UK aviation reforms could sideline public input over flight paths, campaigners warn
Plans to speed up airspace changes for Heathrow expansion could mean industry influences decisions on noise and routesAviation campaigners have warned that communities risk being locked out of decisions about new flight paths as the government accelera…
UK military gap year scheme to begin with 150 participants
The Ministry of Defence has confirmed initial participation numbers for its new Armed Forces Foundation Year Scheme, as part of plans to launch the programme in early 2026, the department stated. The scheme, described as a military “gap year”, is intended to offer young people the opportunity to experience service life while developing skills and […]
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Product showcase: PrivacyHawk for iOS helps users track and remove personal data from data brokers
Every interaction online, from signing up for a newsletter to making a purchase, leaves a trace. These traces are collected by data brokers and resold to advertisers, analytics firms, or, in some cases, criminals on the dark web. As personal informatio…
Shutdown odds plummet after House and Senate strike bipartisan deal on 2026 funding bills
If the full Congress approves, the Defense Department would get $838.7 billion, a sub-1% increase.
DRDO Advances 300 kW High-Energy Laser With Hybrid Gas Tech, Eyes 20 km+ Range
Illustrative The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) is poised to deploy a ground breaking 300 kW-class high-energy laser (HEL) system, leveraging hybrid electrically driven gas laser technology. This innovation promises to revolutionise directed-energy weaponry for India’s armed forces, offering precision strikes against aerial threats at extended ranges.Most
UAE’s Alarm: UAE-India Defence Pact Counters Saudi-Pakistan Nuclear Nexus Amid West Asian Storm
UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan made a swift three-hour visit to India on 19 January 2026, meeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi amid surging tensions across West Asia.This unannounced trip, extended at Modi’s invitation, represented the UAE leader’s third official visit since taking presidency and his fifth to India over the past decade, highlighting the intensifying
Brotherly Embrace At Delhi Airport: PM Modi Welcomes UAE President Amid Regional Tensions
Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended a personal welcome to Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates, upon his arrival at Delhi’s airport on Monday.The warm reception underscored the deep personal rapport between the two leaders and the robust bilateral ties that have flourished between India and the UAE in recent years.In a heartfelt post on social media platform