Wed, January 15, 2025

[ Wed, Jan 15th 2025 ]: WUWM

Trump's Cabinet pick for attorney general is Pam Bondi. Here's what to know

[ Wed, Jan 15th 2025 ]: BBC

Keir Starmer and Kemi Badenoch clash over UK economy at PMQs

[ Wed, Jan 15th 2025 ]: CNN

Supreme Court hears arguments on First Amendment challenge to age verification for porn sites

The Supreme Court will hear a challenge to the Texas law that requires age verification — via government-issued ID or face scan — for certain websites, including porn sites.

[ Wed, Jan 15th 2025 ]: CNN

Rubio, Bondi and other Trump Cabinet picks face confirmation hearings

Sen. Marco Rubio and Pam Bondi face questions from senators in their respective confirmation hearings on Capitol Hill on Wednesday. Follow for live news updates.

[ Wed, Jan 15th 2025 ]: PBS

What Americans think about Hegseth, Rubio, Musk and RFK Jr.

Several nominees face critical tests in the U.S. Senate before President-elect Donald Trump returns to the White House on Monday. Here's a look at what Americans said in this latest poll.

[ Wed, Jan 15th 2025 ]: Sky

Labour MPs told to 'put their money where their mouth is' and back EU youth mobility scheme

The Lib Dems are seeking to put pressure on Sir Keir Starmer for an EU youth mobility scheme, saying it is a "no brainer" for economic growth.

[ Wed, Jan 15th 2025 ]: AOL

UK politics live: Surprise inflation fall eases pressure on Reeves as markets predict interest rate cut

Inflation has fallen to 2.5 per cent in a boost for Chancellor Rachel Reeves as she faces criticism over market turmoil and volatility in the value of the pound. The Consumer Prices Index (CPI) figure is still above the Bank of England's 2 per cent target, but is lower than November's 2.6 per cent.

[ Wed, Jan 15th 2025 ]: MSN

UK politics live: Boost for Reeves as inflation falls after No 10 refuses to rule out emergency budget

Boost for Reeves as inflation falls after No 10 refuses to rule out emergency budget - The Consumer Prices Index figure fell to 2.5%, still above the Bank of England's 2% target

[ Wed, Jan 15th 2025 ]: MSN

Dem senator who bashed Hegseth's qualifications stands by DOD sec who oversaw botched Afghan withdrawal

[ Wed, Jan 15th 2025 ]: Reuters

Trump's Greenland bid stirs debate in China about what to do with Taiwan

For years, the U.S. government has urged China to show "restraint" in pushing its claim on Taiwan and to drop military threats to bring the democratically governed island under its control.

[ Wed, Jan 15th 2025 ]: MSN

External Revenue Service: Donald Trump now wants to create a new agency to collect revenue from foreign sources

Donald Trump announced he will establish the External Revenue Service to collect tariffs and revenues from foreign sources. This move comes as he prepares to introduce new import tariffs. Trump believes America has taxed itself for too long and aims to change this.

[ Wed, Jan 15th 2025 ]: MSN

Mediators make final push for Gaza truce deal

Mediators were making a final push Wednesday to seal a Gaza truce and hostage release deal, after a Qatari official involved in the talks expressed hope an agreement could be reached "very soon". Qatar's foreign ministry spokesman Majed al-Ansari said Tuesday that negotiations were in their "final stages" and mediators were hopeful they would lead "very soon to an agreement".

[ Wed, Jan 15th 2025 ]: MSN

Chris Bowen slammed as 'worst cabinet minister' in Australia's political history

Geologist Ian Plimer has slammed Climate Change and Energy Minister Chris Bowen as one of the "worst cabinet ministers" in Australia's political history.

[ Wed, Jan 15th 2025 ]: i

UK and Iraq open talks on 'ambitious' asylum returns deal

Within hours of the Iraqi prime minister leaving Downing Street, it was announced three men with alleged links to people smuggling were arrested in Iraq

[ Wed, Jan 15th 2025 ]: MSN

Mbalula reignites public spat with Helen Zille, addresses SACP and yacht controversy

ANC secretary-general reignites tensions with Helen Zille, asserting the ANC's dominance in the Government of National Unity while addressing coalition dynamics and a luxury yacht controversy.

[ Wed, Jan 15th 2025 ]: MSN

Gaza ceasefire 'closer than ever' as US says truce between Israel and Hamas could 'come anytime'

Gaza ceasefire 'closer than ever' as US says truce between Israel and Hamas could 'come anytime' - First phase of agreement likely to involve release of 33 Israeli hostages and up to 1,000 Palestinian

[ Wed, Jan 15th 2025 ]: MSN

California pulls back EPA requests for approval to phase out diesel-powered trains and big rigs

California pulls back EPA requests for approval to phase out diesel-powered trains and big rigs - California has withdrawn requests for the EPA to give the state authority to enforce rules limiting em

[ Wed, Jan 15th 2025 ]: MSN

Trump has turned Canadian politics into complete 'disarray': report

President-elect Donald Trump's jokes about the U.S. taking over Canada as a potential state or issuing high tariffs on imports has turned the government into complete "disarray," The Guardian reported Tuesday.

[ Wed, Jan 15th 2025 ]: MSN

The Law That Disarmed Trump Is Unfair, Illogical, and Constitutionally Dubious

President-elect Donald Trump's sentence of "unconditional release" for violating a New York law that prohibits falsification of business records entails neither jail nor probation. But unless Trump successfully challenges his 34 felony convictions on appeal,

[ Wed, Jan 15th 2025 ]: MSN

TV host blasts Prime Minister's 'weakness and reluctance' to tackle antisemitism

Sky News Australia host Chris Kenny has blasted Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's "weakness and reluctance" to do anything to tackle antisemitism.

[ Wed, Jan 15th 2025 ]: MSN

Anthony Albanese and Penny Wong 'have shown their absolute disregard' for Israel

Nationals Senate Leader Bridget McKenzie has commented on the possible ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas.

[ Wed, Jan 15th 2025 ]: MSN

'Killed through starvation': Zwelinzima Vavi insists Stilfontein miners had no viable exit and were left to starve

On the second day of the State-sponsored rescue mission, a total of 106 miners were brought to surface and arrested for illegal mining, while 60 bodies have so far been recovered.

[ Wed, Jan 15th 2025 ]: MSN

Allegations of corruption, a dramatic resignation and still serious questions to answer - inside a torrid week for the MP for Hampstead

Allegations of corruption, a dramatic resignation and still serious questions to answer - inside a torrid week for the MP for Hampstead -

[ Wed, Jan 15th 2025 ]: MSN

The developed world's anti-incumbency wave & why the new RBI governor's allowing rupee to be flexible

Global media also offers insight into why India is reaching out to the Taliban now, 3 years after Kabul fell & how Modi govt's 1st Kumbh is also the most politicised.

[ Wed, Jan 15th 2025 ]: MSN

Exploring the legacy of Velenkosini Hlabisa: A strategist in SA governance

Discover the inspiring journey of Velenkosini Hlabisa, a humble leader and strategist dedicated to education and community development in South Africa

[ Wed, Jan 15th 2025 ]: MSN

Trump moves the needle on a Gaza ceasefire

For months, Israel's Prime Minister made a ceasefire deal seem impossible. Trump's imminent return changed that.

[ Wed, Jan 15th 2025 ]: MSN

Government to hold wider, focussed consultation with industry bodies on DPDP rules: Ashwini Vaishnaw

The government will conduct extensive consultations with industry bodies on the draft Digital Personal Data Protection Rules 2025, incorporating feedback from various sectors. The meeting emphasized the need to understand the full framework and considered the possibility of relaxing compliance requirements for digital firms.

[ Wed, Jan 15th 2025 ]: MSN

Trump's first 100 days in office will be a 'critical phase' for his agenda

Seattle University Associate Professor of American Politics Dr Patrick Schoettmer says it is customary for incoming president and their allies to try and secure "early victories" as they enter office.

[ Wed, Jan 15th 2025 ]: MSN

'Elon knows what he's doing': Gavin Newsom slams Musk for fueling wildfires lies

Gov. Gavin Newsom joins Jen Psaki for an exclusive interview as Southern California remains under threat from the wildfires—and the disinformation "amplified by people like, let's be candid, Elon Musk.

[ Wed, Jan 15th 2025 ]: MSN

'Shivambu and Mpofu the two betrayers': A defiant Malema says there is no void in the EFF

EFF leader Julius Malema said Floyd Shivambu and Dali Mpofu's 10 to 11 years contribution to the EFF amounted to nothing but a direct betrayal.

[ Wed, Jan 15th 2025 ]: BBC

Labour and Tories divided over city devolution bid

Opposition councillors have accused a ruling Labour group of putting politics ahead of the needs of residents in its devolution bid. Milton Keynes City Council has teamed up with neighbouring Bedford, Luton and Central Bedfordshire to enter an expression of interest to the government to form a mayoral strategic authority.

[ Wed, Jan 15th 2025 ]: WKOW

Is gun violence reform coming to Wisconsin? These elected leaders are trying

Madison's elected leaders led the way Tuesday in renewed calls and some actionable steps towards reducing gun violence in Wisconsin, in-part as a response to the shooting at Abundant Life

[ Wed, Jan 15th 2025 ]: MSN

King Willem-Alexander visit: Dutch foreign ministry receives multiple opposition emails from Kenyans

According to a Dutch news outlet, Nerthelands sees the royal visit to Nairobi as an opportunity to discuss difficult topics such as alleged human rights violations.

[ Wed, Jan 15th 2025 ]: MSN

Ukraine agrees on joint control of borders with the EU - Prime Minister

Ukraine plans to introduce joint customs and border control with EU countries. Poland may become the first country to sign the agreement, Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal reports. "We continue negotiations on joint customs and border control at the EU border.

[ Wed, Jan 15th 2025 ]: MSN

A Donald Trump lookalike is making waves in far away Pakistan; here's how he looks and what he does for a living

In Pakistan's Punjab province, a food vendor named Saleem Bagga is gaining popularity for his resemblance to Donald Trump.

[ Wed, Jan 15th 2025 ]: MSN

State lawmaker from Memphis files bill to recall school board members

The proposed bill requires a local government like the Shelby County Commission or Memphis City Council to adopt the recall rules by a two-thirds vote.

[ Wed, Jan 15th 2025 ]: MSN

Breaking down the Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal

After months of negotiating, Israel and Hamas are closer than ever at reaching a ceasefire deal. The National breaks down how the ceasefire could unfold.

[ Wed, Jan 15th 2025 ]: NDTV

Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos, Mark Zuckerberg To Attend Trump Inauguration: Report

Billionaires Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos and Mark Zuckerberg will attend Donald Trump's inauguration next week, NBC news reported, further highlighting the tech moguls' efforts to develop closer ties with the incoming president.
Tue, January 14, 2025

[ Tue, Jan 14th 2025 ]: MSN

Vancouver could face double byelection with 2nd councillor possibly stepping down

Global News has learned that not one, but two byelections are in the wind, with long-serving Councillor Adriane Carr set to announce her resignation.

[ Tue, Jan 14th 2025 ]: MSN

Senate Banking Republicans eye changes to key insurance program after fires

Republicans on the Senate Banking Committee are in the early stages of crafting legislation that could include changes to the National Flood Insurance Program and help victims of other natural disasters.

[ Tue, Jan 14th 2025 ]: MSN

Massachusetts attorney general plans strategy change for Trump administration

"We may have to become more reactive and less proactive," Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Campbell said about the next four years under a Trump presidency.

[ Tue, Jan 14th 2025 ]: Yahoo

Could Elon Musk really influence US China policy? Chinese academics have doubts

Elon Musk appears to have some sway over US president-elect Donald Trump, but top Chinese scholars are doubtful about how much influence the tech billionaire will have on the incoming administration's China policy.

[ Tue, Jan 14th 2025 ]: MSN

Gov. Kemp says tort reform is his top legislative priority

Eggs and Issues breakfast, bringing together members of the Georgia Chamber of commerce and state lawmakers, Gov. Brian Kemp made no mistake about his most important legislative issue in the newly minted General Assembly session.

[ Tue, Jan 14th 2025 ]: MSN

UK Minister Tulip Siddiq, Facing Corruption Probe In Bangladesh, Resigns 'To Avoid Distraction For Govt'

Tulip Siddiq served as the Economic Secretary to the Treasury and City Minister and was responsible for addressing corruption within the UK's financial markets. Confirming her resignation on X, Siddiq stated that continuing in her role would be "a distraction" for the government,

[ Tue, Jan 14th 2025 ]: MSN

Labor and RTBU continue to lock horns on pay concerns

New South Wales Shadow Industrial Relations Minister Damien Tudehope has discussed the ongoing dispute between the state Labor government and the Rail, Tram and Bus Union.

[ Tue, Jan 14th 2025 ]: MSN

Australia's prime minister demands Russia explain what happened to Australian POW

Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Wednesday his government will take the "strongest action possible" if Russia has harmed an Australian who was taken prisoner while fighting for Ukraine.

[ Tue, Jan 14th 2025 ]: justthenews

Jeff Bezos, Elon Musk, and Mark Zuckerberg to attend Trump inauguration next week: Report

The three CEOs have all donated at least $1 million to the Trump-Vance inaugural committee, and Musk is considered a close Trump ally.

[ Tue, Jan 14th 2025 ]: MSN

Latest Canadian leader to fire back at Trump over tariffs says 'there'll be a price to pay'

BP nears deals for oil fields, curbs on gas flaring in Iraq

Iraq and British oil giant BP are set to finalise a deal by early February to develop four oil fields in Kirkuk and curb gas flaring, Iraqi authorities announced Wednesday. BP is one of the biggest foreign players in Iraq's oil sector,

BP is close to finalizing agreements with Iraq to develop significant oil and gas fields, aiming to enhance production and reduce environmental impact through decreased gas flaring. The deals include the development of the Rumaila and Majnoon fields, with a focus on capturing associated gas that would otherwise be flared, thereby reducing emissions. This initiative aligns with Iraq's broader strategy to increase its oil production capacity and address environmental concerns. The agreements are part of a larger effort to modernize Iraq's energy sector, involving investments in infrastructure to process and utilize the gas, potentially transforming it into electricity or exporting it as LNG. These developments are crucial for Iraq, which is looking to diversify its energy sources and improve its environmental footprint while maintaining its position as a key player in global oil markets.

Read the Full MSN Article at:
https://www.msn.com/en-gb/politics/government/bp-nears-deals-for-oil-fields-curbs-on-gas-flaring-in-iraq/ar-AA1xeATM