Israel faces looming liquified gas shortage despite Gov’t assurances of supply stability

Israel faces looming liquified gas shortage despite Gov’t assurances of supply stability

Israel’s reliance on minimal Liquified Petroleum Gas reserves leaves its economy vulnerable, and winter could bring serious supply issues. Despite recognizing worst-case scenarios, Israel now confronts a minimal security stockpile, particularly concerning its gas supply. The government has assured that there are no reported shortages in supply. However, concerns have been growing, especially among businesses…

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Siblings want ‘beautiful’ sister to be remembered

The siblings of a student who was murdered 10 years ago after a night out, have said the pain has never gone away and want their beautiful sister to be remembered. India Chipchase, 20, was raped and killed by Edward Tenniswood in Northampton after he offered to get her home safely. Harry Chipchase, 28, said…

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Arctic air mass keeps Ozarks in bitter cold

Arctic air mass keeps Ozarks in bitter cold

We just can’t escape it. An Arctic air mass continues to keep bitter cold locked over the Ozarks. Thankfully, this weekend brings a return to the cold without the winter weather chaos we experienced last weekend. Our main goal tonight is to keep temperatures out of the negatives. That will be a challenge, as the…

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South Africa orders expulsion of Israeli envoy, declared persona non grata

South Africa orders expulsion of Israeli envoy, declared persona non grata

South Africa is expelling Israel’s envoy to the country, the foreign affairs ministry announced, accusing the Israeli official of engaging in “unacceptable violations of diplomatic norms” that challenge South African sovereignty. The Department of International Relations and Cooperation said on Friday that it was giving Ariel Seidman, the charge d’affaires at the Israeli embassy, 72…

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Burkina Faso junta announces ban on all political parties

Burkina Faso junta announces ban on all political parties

Burkina Faso’s junta has announced a ban on all political parties, whose activities have been suspended since the military seized power in 2022. Junta leader Captain Ibrahim Traoré has been criticised for suppressing dissent and the move will be seen as the latest move to tighten control. According to Burkina Faso’s Interior Minister Emile Zerbo,…

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France changes national qualification for hotel and tourism management roles

France changes national qualification for hotel and tourism management roles

The French government has revised the national professional qualification for hotel and tourism management, updating the titre professionnel de responsable d’établissement touristique. The change, published in the Journal Officiel on 24 January 2026, affects training standards and formal competence requirements for senior operational roles in the hotel and broader tourism accommodation sector. The updated title…

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The Dry January Hangover

The Dry January Hangover

“There’s a kind of risk aversion that you tend to associate with liberal politics,” Edward Slingerland, a philosophy professor at the University of British Columbia and Dartmouth, said, of abstaining from alcohol. In 2021, Slingerland published a history of drinking, appropriately titled “Drunk.” The public-health establishment “wants to do everything it can to reduce risk…

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Israel seeks ‘more exits than entries’ at Gaza’s Rafah as Egypt objects

Israel seeks ‘more exits than entries’ at Gaza’s Rafah as Egypt objects

As preparations accelerate for the partial Israeli reopening of Gaza’s Rafah border crossing, tentatively scheduled for Sunday, a simmering dispute has erupted between Egypt and Israel regarding which and how many Palestinians may leave and return. Many are seeking urgent medical attention that cannot be found in a healthcare system decimated by Israel in its…

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