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Australia’s 12-year-old shark attack victim named as family disclose ‘devastating injuries’

A 12-year-old mauled by a shark in Australia’s Sydney Harbour has been identified as Nico Antic, with a family friend saying the boy had suffered “devastating injuries”.
Antic was attacked on Sunday afternoon while swimming with friends near Shark Beach in Vaucluse, an affluent harbourside suburb in Sydney’s east.
The incident happened shortly after 4.20pm as the boys were jumping from rocks along the Hermitage Foreshore Walk, a popular coastal path.
Police believe a bull shark – a species known to inhabit murky, brackish waters – was responsible. The boy was bitten on both legs.
Antic was taken to Sydney Children’s Hospital in Randwick, where he remains in a critical condition.
On Wednesday morning, the hospital said it could not provide an update on his condition, the Guardian reported.
A GoFundMe appeal launched by Victor Piñeiro, who described himself as a close friend of the family, said the boy had suffered “devastating injuries”.
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South Korea’s ex-PM Han gets 23 years in prison for insurrection tied to martial law

AdvertisementSouth KoreaAsiaEast AsiaSouth Korea’s ex-PM Han gets 23 years in prison for insurrection tied to martial lawA ‌judge said Han Duck-soo failed ⁠to hold a lawful cabinet meeting needed for ‌martial law under South Korean ‌rules
Reading Time:1 minuteWhy you can trust SCMPReutersPublished: 2:26pm, 21 Jan 2026Updated: 2:43pm, 21 Jan 2026A ‌South Korean ‍court on Wednesday sentenced former prime minister ⁠Han Duck-soo to ‍23 years in prison ‍for charges including ‌engaging in key action ‍of insurrection concerning ‍ex-president Yoon Suk-yeol’s short-lived ‌declaration of martial law ‍in December 2024.
The Seoul Central ‍District Court found Han guilty on the charge because ‌he was considered instrumental in setting ‍up the outward appearance of a cabinet meeting that worked to facilitate the martial law ‌declaration, ⁠a judge said.
Han, 76, is the first former cabinet minister to be handed a ruling by ‌a lower court on criminal charges directly related to martial ‌law.
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Trump’s Air Force One forced to return to Washington after electrical issue

Donald Trump's flight to Switzerland was abruptly cut short on Tuesday evening, with Air Force One returning to Joint Base Andrews an hour after departure. The presidential aircraft turned back after its crew identified a “minor electrical issue” shortly after takeoff.
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed the decision was made “out of an abundance of caution.” A reporter on board noted that lights in the press cabin briefly failed, with passengers informed of the turnaround roughly half an hour into the flight.
Trump was on his way to Davos, Switzerland, and is likely to use the World Economic Forum to escalate his push for acquiring Greenland despite European protests in the biggest fraying of transatlantic ties in decades.
Trump boarded another aircraft, an Air Force C-32, a modified Boeing 757 normally used by the president for domestic trips to smaller airports, and continued on with his trip to the World Economic Forum in Davos shortly after midnight.
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Lyse Doucet: Trump is shaking the world order more than any president since WW2

Lyse Doucet: Trump is shaking the world order more than any president since WW211 hours agoShareSaveLyse DoucetChief international correspondentShareSaveWatch: BBC asks Trump if breakup of Nato is price he is willing to pay for GreenlandOn day one, he put the world on notice.
“Nothing will stand in our way,” President Donald Trump declared, to thunderous applause, as he ended his inauguration speech in a cold Washington winter on this day last year, at the start of his second term.
Did the world fail to take enough notice?
Tucked into his speech was a mention of the 19th Century doctrine of “manifest destiny” – the idea that the US was divinely ordained to expand its territory across the continent, spreading American ideals.
At that moment, the Panama Canal was in his sights. “We're taking it back,” Trump announced.
Now that same declaration, expressed with absolute resolve, is directed at Greenland.
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Love Is Blind, Habibi to Dubai Bling: Netflix drops boldest Arabic originals for 2026 and fans can’t keep calm

Love, Luxury and Obsession: Netflix’s 2026 Arabic Shows Are About to Take Over Your Screen Netflix has just unveiled its much-anticipated Arabic-language entertainment slate for 2026, sending fans across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) into a frenzy. The streamer’s new roster spans drama, reality TV, romance, horror and psychological thrillers, marking another bold push into regional storytelling that blends local flavor with global appeal. This comes as part of Netflix’s strategy to nurture original content from diverse voices while expanding its international footprint.The lineup includes returning favourites like Love Is Blind, Habibi and Dubai Bling, fresh original films such as From the Ashes: The Pit and Love in Slow Motion and new series including Chasing Shadows and Obsess. With several star casts and genre-hopping offerings, 2026 is shaping up to be Netflix’s most ambitious year yet for Arabic productions.Reality TV reloaded: Love Is Blind, Habibi returns for season 2
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“Completely unfounded”: UAE Ministry of Defence denies Yemen Riyan Airport weapons allegations

The UAE MoD denied Yemen allegations, confirming full withdrawal of forces, weapons, and assets from Riyan Airport/Image: WAM The United Arab Emirates has firmly rejected recent claims made by the Governor of Hadramawt, Salem Al-Khanbashi, regarding supposed discoveries of weapons, explosives, and secret detention facilities at Riyan Airport in Mukalla, Yemen. The UAE Ministry of Defence described the allegations as completely unfounded, misleading, and lacking any factual evidence.According to the Ministry, the statements presented during the press conference attempt to misrepresent the UAE’s role in Yemen, damage the reputation of its armed forces, and cast doubt on a decade of military commitments and operations.Full withdrawal from Yemen
The Ministry emphasized that UAE forces officially concluded their withdrawal from Yemen on 2nd January 2026. This exit included the transfer of all equipment, weapons, and assets following established military protocols. The Ministry stated this ..

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Trump shares message from France’s Macron questioning Greenland moves

French President Emmanuel Macron told U.S President Donald Trump that he could set up a meeting after Davos in Paris on Thursday afternoon, according to screenshots of messages sent by Macron to Trump that were posted by the U.S. president on Truth Social.
Macron also invited Trump to have dinner in Paris on Thursday, according to the screenshots.
Trump's reply, if any, was not part of the screenshot. The White House did not respond to a request for comment.
The apparent message in full read: “My friend, We are totally in line on Syria. We can do great things on Iran. I do not understand what you are doing on Greenland. Let us try to build great things: 1) i can set up a g7 meeting after Davos in Paris on thursday afternoon. I can invite the ukrainians, the danish, the syrians and the russians in the margins 2) let us have a dinner together in Paris together on thursday before you go back to the us. Emmanuel.”
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Hong Kong strives to be ‘fortress’ that safeguards digital security, I&T minister says

AdvertisementHong Kong societyHong KongSocietyHong Kong strives to be ‘fortress’ that safeguards digital security, I&T minister saysCity will respond to national initiatives, Sun Dong says, noting that today’s cyber warfare is a ‘full-spectrum contest’ that integrates AI
Reading Time:2 minutesWhy you can trust SCMPHarvey KongPublished: 2:28pm, 20 Jan 2026Hong Kong is striving to become a “fortress” that safeguards digital security, the city’s innovation and technology (I&T) minister has said, noting that cyber warfare is not just a confrontation of technologies but a “full-spectrum contest” that transcends geographical boundaries and integrates artificial intelligence (AI).
Speaking at a conference organised by the Digital Policy Office at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre in Wan Chai on Tuesday, Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry Sun Dong also said the city would actively respond to national initiatives.
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Australia closes dozens of beaches after fourth shark attack in 48 hours: ‘Just go to a local pool’

Australia has closed dozens of beaches and urged people to stay out of the ocean after a fourth shark attack was reported within 48 hours.
The latest incident took place on Tuesday morning near Point Plomer, in New South Wales’s (NSW) mid-north coast, where a 39-year-old surfer was bitten by a shark while surfing near a national park campground.
The man was taken to the hospital in a stable condition with minor injuries, according to the local health district.
The latest attack followed a series of shark incidents across Sydney and its surrounding coastline since Sunday, prompting police, lifeguards, and marine authorities to warn that ocean conditions remain dangerous after days of heavy rain.
Steven Pearce, the chief executive of Surf Life Saving NSW, an organisation that promotes safe coastal enjoyment in NSW and the Australian Capital Territory, said the water quality along much of the coast was currently unsafe and urged people to avoid swimming altogether.
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Trump threatens 200% wine tariff to push France to join ‘Board of Peace’

AdvertisementDonald TrumpWorldEuropeTrump threatens 200% wine tariff to push France to join ‘Board of Peace’US president targets France after it was lukewarm about the US$1 billion invitation to join his new global body
Reading Time:1 minuteWhy you can trust SCMP1ReutersPublished: 2:21pm, 20 Jan 2026Updated: 2:23pm, 20 Jan 2026US President ‌Donald Trump said he will impose a 200 per cent tariff ‍on French wines and champagnes, a move he claimed would push French President Emmanuel Macron to join Trump’s Board of Peace initiative aimed at resolving global conflicts.
When ⁠asked by a reporter about Macron saying he will not join the board, Trump said: “Did he say that? Well, nobody wants him because he will be out of office very soon.”
“I’ll put a 200 per cent ‍tariff on his wines and champagnes, and he’ll join, but he ‍doesn’t have to join,” Trump said.
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