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Jan 29, 2026 - World

Experts predict gold prices could continue to rise, potentially reaching $6,000 per ounce by the end of 2026.

Jan 29, 2026 - World

PM will also push states and territories to work out details of looming gun buyback program. Follow today’s news updates liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastIn 2024-25, there were more than 2.3m incidents of unauthorised use of restrictive practices against NDIS participants, including locking people in rooms, sedated with medicine, or physically holding them down.Across the year 739,418 people were affected by unauthorised restraints, which were then reported to the NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission (NQSC).This is a national shame. Eight months is far too long for someone in their 80s or 90s to have to wait for help.The shortage of aged care is the direct and intended consequence of Labor’s decision to ‘ration’ care through the limited release of home care packages. Continue reading...

Jan 29, 2026 - World

Justice department alleges Anthony Kazmierczak ‘forcibly assaulted’ Democrat with water-vinegar mixture ICE ends Maine surge as border czar pledges to keep Minnesota operationMinneapolis on edge despite Trump’s de-escalation vow“I do not want to hear that “everything that’s been done here has been perfect”, Homan said, without referring specifically to the fatal shooting of Renee Good and Alex Pretti.Homan noted that while no “agency is perfect” he did not come to Minneapolis to create “headlines”. The federal immigration enforcement surge is “going to improve because of changes we’re making”, he said. Continue reading...

Jan 29, 2026 - World

China has executed 11 people linked to notorious online scam centres in Myanmar, as it intensifies its crackdown on frauds targeting its citizens. Another 23 suspects were given prison sentences ranging from five years to life.

Jan 29, 2026 - World

Federal transportation regulator to investigate after child in Santa Monica sustained minor injuries from incidentThe US’s federal transportation regulator said Thursday it had opened an investigation after a Waymo self-driving vehicle struck a child near an elementary school in southern California last week, causing minor injuries.The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said the child in Santa Monica ran across the street on 23 January from behind a double parked SUV towards the school and was struck by the Waymo autonomous vehicle during normal school drop-off hours. The agency said there were other children, a crossing guard, and several double-parked vehicles in the vicinity. Continue reading...