January 29, 2026

easyJet Warns of Fare Rises and Delays Over EU Free Cabin Bag Proposal

easyJet CEO calls EU plan for free extra cabin bags 'crazy' and warns of flight delays, fare hikes. Talks WiFi plans and reports rising losses despite more passengers.

January 29, 2026

DEWR Call Centre Staff Replaced by Outsourced Workers Amid Job Security Laws

Thirteen DEWR call centre workers on short-term contracts cannot renew jobs due to laws. Union warns outsourcing may harm vulnerable callers. Government sticks to outsourcing despite promises.

January 29, 2026

Trump Officials Held Secret Talks with Alberta Separatists Over Independence and $500bn Aid

Trump-era US officials secretly met Alberta separatists three times since April 2025. The group seeks $500bn aid if a future independence vote passes. US officials downplay support, but Treasury Secretary praises Alberta's potential.

January 29, 2026

Australia Spends More on Tax Breaks for Landlords Than Social Housing Amid Crisis

Australia gives $12.3 billion in tax breaks to property investors, more than the $9.6 billion spent on social housing and rent help. Social housing is at a record low of 3.6%, while homelessness and rental stress soar.

January 29, 2026

Eluru Collector Orders Reactivation of Dormant Government Bank Accounts

Eluru District Collector K. Vetri Selvi has directed officials to reopen and reactivate unused bank accounts of government departments. The move aims to fix fund management issues and put dormant money to use.