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BBC farewell and UK ground-rent cap amid Patagonia wildfires, Trump tariff threat, EU–India trade deal, Kanye apology, Nipah screening, Chagos nuke-ban talk, plus Barb Ads Hub, Jan. 27 birthdays and Auschwitz liberation remembrance
Carol Kirkwood Becomes Emotional as She Announces Her Departure from the BBC
Carol Kirkwood, 63, became tearful as she announced she will be leaving the BBC, saying it has been an absolute privilege to deliver the daily weather to viewers.
Minister announces cap on ground rents affecting millions of leaseholders
Millions of leaseholders are set to benefit after Steve Reed announced that ground rents will be capped at £250 a year, then reduced to a peppercorn rent after 40 years.
Wildfires Reignite in Argentina’s Patagonia, Burning Over 30,000 Hectares
Wildfires have reignited in Argentina’s Patagonia, with firefighters battling blazes that have burned more than 30,000 hectares.
Trump threatens to raise tariffs on South Korean exports over delayed investment progress
Trump warned that tariffs on South Korean exports to the United States could increase from 15% to 25%, criticizing South Korea for failing to move forward on an investment and trade deal the two countries reached last year.
Kanye West apologizes for past antisemitic remarks in a full-page Wall Street Journal ad
Kanye West, now known as Ye, issued an apology for his past antisemitic comments in a full-page Wall Street Journal advertisement, saying he is not a Nazi. The statement follows a series of offensive remarks and comes shortly before the release of his new album.
India and the EU Announce a Major Trade Agreement
India and the European Union have announced a long-awaited trade deal, as New Delhi and Brussels face growing economic and geopolitical pressure from the United States.
Ground rents for leaseholders to be capped at £250 a year
Ground rents paid by leaseholders in England and Wales will be capped at £250 per year under reforms set to be published in a draft bill and introduced at a later date.
Nipah Virus Outbreak in India Leads to Airport Screening in Asia
A Nipah virus outbreak in India has prompted airports in Thailand and Nepal to begin screening passengers arriving from West Bengal.
Barb launches the Barb Ads Hub analytics platform
Barb, an audience measurement company, has launched Barb Ads Hub, a new analytics system for end-to-end ad campaign planning and reporting. The platform launches with post-campaign analysis via CFlight, the joint-industry accountability tool covering linear TV and VOD services, with pre-campaign planning features scheduled to arrive in Q1. Barb Ads Hub was built for Barb by RSMB.
Famous birthdays for Jan. 27 include Tamlyn Tomita and Bailey Zimmerman
Famous birthdays for Jan. 27 include actor Tamlyn Tomita turning 60 and musician Bailey Zimmerman turning 26.
On This Day, Jan. 27: Soviet Forces Liberate Auschwitz
On Jan. 27, 1945, Soviet forces liberated the Auschwitz network of concentration camps in Poland, freeing about 7,000 survivors.
Mauritius May Ban Nuclear-Capable Weapons From the Chagos Islands Under Proposed Labour Deal
Mauritius could prohibit the storage or stationing of nuclear-capable weapons and vehicles on the Chagos Islands if Labour’s proposed agreement to transfer the territory proceeds, citing its commitments under the African nuclear-weapon-free zone treaty. Changing or lifting those restrictions would require unanimous approval from all 50 treaty signatories, potentially taking years. UK ministers say the treaty will not affect operations at the Diego Garcia base, but critics argue the deal could constrain US activity and may require amendments to the 1966 UK–US defence arrangements, giving the US effective leverage to block the plan.
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