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Australian Open triggers maximum heat warning with 45C forecast
Montreal ice dance academy churns out Olympic champions
Montreal ice dance academy churns out Olympic champions

When the Winter Olympics start in Italy next month, ice dancers from rival countries will be competing for the same medals -- but in the buildup to the Games, many of them trained under the same roof.

January 27, 2026

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Health threat of global plastics projected to soar
Health threat of global plastics projected to soar

The threat posed by plastic production, usage and disposal to human health will skyrocket in the coming years unless the world does something to address this global crisis, researchers warned Tuesday.

January 27, 2026

French lawmakers pass bill banning social media for under-15s
French lawmakers pass bill banning social media for under-15s

French lawmakers have passed a bill that would ban social media use by under-15s, a move championed by President Emmanuel Macron as a way to protect children from excessive screen time.

January 27, 2026

Extreme cold grips millions as US digs out of deadly snowstorm
Extreme cold grips millions as US digs out of deadly snowstorm

Perilously cold temperatures threatened millions of Americans Monday in the wake of a sprawling winter storm that left at least 23 people dead as it knocked out power and paralyzed transportation.

January 26, 2026

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Everton's Barry strikes again to rescue draw against Leeds
Everton's Barry strikes again to rescue draw against Leeds

Everton striker Thierno Barry extended his hot streak with a late equaliser to rescue a 1-1 draw against lowly Leeds in the Premier League on Monday.

January 26, 2026

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Minneapolis killing pushes Trump to brink of government shutdown
Minneapolis killing pushes Trump to brink of government shutdown

Donald Trump is likely facing the second government shutdown of his presidency after a fatal shooting by US immigration agents detonated a fragile budget truce in Congress and unified Democrats against funding his hardline immigration crackdown.

January 26, 2026