Ryanair says it could use Starlink in future despite Elon Musk feud 26. January 2026 (10:57) Airline raises forecasts for profits and passenger numbers, after boss said spat with Tesla CEO boosted bookingsBusiness live – latest updatesRyanair would be open to using Elon Musk’s Starlink wifi on its planes in the future, its finance chief has suggested, amid a feud between the boss of the Irish airline and the world’s richest person.The airline would look at “whoever is the best, when the tech and price is right” for in-flight wifi, the Ryanair chief financial officer, Neil Sorahan, said. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
UK maker of AI avatars nearly doubles valuation to $4bn after funding round 26. January 2026 (10:00) Synthesia makes digital presenters for clients to use in corporate videos and counts 70% of FTSE 100 as customersA British AI startup that makes realistic video avatars has almost doubled its valuation to $4bn (£3bn), in a boost for the UK technology sector.Synthesia was valued at $2.1bn last year and moved into new offices in central London, marking the moment with a ceremony attended by the Sadiq Khan, the city’s mayor, and Peter Kyle, then technology secretary. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Trump officials continue to push lies after fatal shooting of Alex Pretti 26. January 2026 (10:00) Trump and team seem to prioritize vilifying victims of their immigration operations, regardless of conflicting evidenceIn the moments after federal officers shot Minneapolis ICU nurse Alex Pretti dead, Trump administration figures almost immediately made public statements in press conferences, televised interviews and social media posts that were at best indifferent to the evidence available at the time and at worst completely fabricated.A pattern is emerging, in which the Trump administration prioritizes the vilification of the dead victim as to blame for the incident over preserving the neutrality of any investigative process. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Burnham barred from byelection to help Labour ‘focus’, says Scotland secretary 26. January 2026 (09:53) Commons seat campaign by Greater Manchester mayor mid-term would drain resources, says Douglas AlexanderLabour’s decision to bar Andy Burnham from standing in a Westminster byelection was about “focus than about factionalism”, so the party would not be distracted ahead of vital elections in May, Douglas Alexander, the Scotland secretary, has said.Defending the decision by the party’s national executive committee (NEC) to block the Greater Manchester mayor from being a candidate for the Gorton and Denton byelection, Alexander said this was not because Keir Starmer was scared of a leadership challenge. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
AI is hitting UK harder than other big economies, study finds 26. January 2026 (09:41) Britain is losing more jobs than it creates owing to artificial intelligence, Morgan Stanley research suggestsMore than a quarter of Britons fear losing job to AI in next five yearsBusiness live – latest updatesThe UK is losing more jobs than it is creating because of artificial intelligence and is being hit harder than rival large economies, new research suggests.British companies reported that AI had resulted in net job losses over the past 12 months, down 8% – the highest rate among other leading economies including the US, Japan, Germany and Australia, according to a study by the investment bank Morgan Stanley. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Man charged after allegedly making comments aligned with neo-Nazi ideology at Sydney anti-immigration march 26. January 2026 (09:06) Thousands of people across Sydney and Melbourne take part in March for Australia rallies on Invasion DayGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA man who made antisemitic comments that police allege were “unequivocally” aligned with neo-Nazi ideology in front of a cheering crowd at an anti-immigration protest in Sydney has been charged with inciting hatred.An estimated 2,000 people took part in a March for Australia rally in Sydney on Monday, while hundreds marched in a March for Australia rally in Melbourne, with police working to keep the groups separate from Invasion Day rallies which were held at the same time. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Australia cancels visa of Jewish influencer who previously called for Islam to be banned 26. January 2026 (09:01) Sammy Yahood had his visa cancelled three hours before his flight was due to depart, according to the Australian Jewish AssociationThe government has cancelled the visa of a Jewish influencer, who has previously called for the ban of Islam and was booked to speak at several events in Australia.The right-leaning Australian Jewish Association (AJA) said Sammy Yahood’s visa was cancelled three hours before his flight was due to depart. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
The Traitors to get ‘bold and surprising’ adaptation for stage 26. January 2026 (09:00) Makers of TV series to work with Sam Mendes’ production company on theatre show to open in London in 2027There’s the wildly popular TV series, a two-hour immersive experience, a board game, a card game and, perhaps only for the superfans, the opportunity to buy branded full-length hooded cloaks.Now The Traitors is to be adapted for the stage in what producers say will be a “bold and surprising” theatrical experience. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Victorians urged to evacuate Otways as massive fire threatens to spread east towards more than 1,000 homes 26. January 2026 (08:36) Fire in Otways has burned about 9,400 hectares and could spread as far as Lorne amid onset of heatwave in VictoriaFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastResidents of more than 1,000 homes in Victoria have been urged to leave before sunset in anticipation of a massive fire spreading and the onset of a severe heatwave.Six fires were burning across the state on Monday afternoon, and authorities were concerned that Tuesday’s heatwave conditions and forecast northerly winds could cause the fire in the Otways to spread as far as Lorne. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
New £1.5m awards scheme launches to celebrate UK visual art education 26. January 2026 (08:00) Freelands Foundation will give £100,000 to three projects every year ‘against the backdrop of 15 years of cuts’A new £1.5m awards scheme has been launched to recognise and celebrate visual art education in the UK – with £100,000 being awarded to three organisations a year for the next five years.The Freelands Foundation announced the award on Monday for recent or ongoing projects “demonstrating commitment to progressive art education approaches with demonstrable impact”. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
