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How the word 'cravat' came from the battlefields of 17th century Europe

NPR Jan 21, 2026

In this installment of NPR's "Word of the Week" series we trace the origins of the "cravat" (borrowed from the French "cravate") back to the battlefields of 17th century Europe.

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It's showdown time for the Fed's independence at the Supreme Court

NPR Jan 21, 2026

At issue are President Trump's efforts to break with 112 years of law and precedent by firing Lisa Cook, a member of the Federal Reserve's governing board.

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Trump heads to Davos after upending European relations over Greenland

NPR Jan 21, 2026

The U.S. president is set to meet with an array of leaders to discuss Greenland. Trump's push to acquire Greenland has turned to antagonism toward allies in recent days.

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Trump says tiny cars are amazing but will Americans actually buy them?

BBC Front page Jan 21, 2026

The president wants to bring to the US tiny vehicles, like those commonly seen on the streets of Japan.

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Train driver killed in second deadly Spain rail crash in days

BBC Front page Jan 21, 2026

At least 37 people have been injured, five seriously, in a second crash, after Sunday's two-train collision in Andalusia.

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Morning news brief

NPR Jan 21, 2026

Trump to address World Economic Forum, DOJ subpoenas Minnesota officials in obstruction probe, SCOTUS to hear case that could give presidents unprecedented control over the Fed.

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Trump's Greenland demand has been a gift to U.S. geopolitical foes like Russia

NPR Jan 21, 2026

The tensions between the U.S. and Western Allies are a source of satisfaction to many in the Kremlin.

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Peers urged to vote for social media ban for under-16s

BBC Front page Jan 21, 2026

Lord Nash proposes raising the age limit in a change to a draft law making its way through Parliament.

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UK homes to get £15bn for solar and green tech to cut energy bills

BBC Front page Jan 21, 2026

The government has announced the details of its long-awaited Warm Homes Plan which promises to cut energy bills.

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What went wrong for Raducanu in Melbourne?

BBC Front page Jan 21, 2026

After Emma Raducanu suffered a humbling second-round exit, BBC Sport analyses what went wrong and where the Briton goes from here.

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In pictures: Northern lights dazzle for second night across the UK

BBC Front page Jan 21, 2026

After a strong geomagnetic storm on the Sun earlier this week, the aurora was spotted for the second night in a row across the UK

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England fans have 'every right to be annoyed, I made terrible mistake' - Brook

BBC Front page Jan 21, 2026

Harry Brook says supporters have “every right to be annoyed” by his behaviour after he was punched by a nightclub bouncer on England’s tour of New Zealand that preceded the Ashes.

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'I'm a scary sight' - Northampton's 23-stone, one-meal man

BBC Front page Jan 21, 2026

Northampton lock JJ van der Mescht's gainline power and 23-stone frame is fuelled by just one meal a day.

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Brooklyn Beckham accuses David and Victoria of putting branding before family and sabotaging wedding

NPR Jan 21, 2026

A Beckham family falling-out has spilled further into public view in a series of social media posts from Brooklyn Beckham alleging that his parents David and Victoria Beckham have tried to sabotage his marriage and have always prioritized public branding over their family relationships.

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Israel agrees to join Trump's Board of Peace as some European nations say no

NPR Jan 21, 2026

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel said Wednesday he had agreed to join U.S. President Donald Trump's Board of Peace, after his office earlier criticized makeup of the board.

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