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Your daily horoscope: January 1, 2026

  IF TODAY IS YOUR BIRTHDAY If you know your own mind then all things are possible and with Mercury strong on your birthday this year there won’t be a single doubt anywhere in your head or your heart. Others may urge you to be cautious but what fun would that be? ARIES (March 21 - April 20): An opportunity to make an impression on the work front is about to present itself but you must act quickly or you could miss out. You are not the only one who is eyeing a move up the ladder of success, so be fast and be first! TAURUS (April 21 - May 21): Cosmic activity in your fellow earth sign of Capricorn will give your confidence a much-needed boost today. If you hold in your mind the thought of what you would like to accomplish it will soon be a reality rather than just a dream. GEMINI (May 22 - June 21): You may be fired up and raring to go but the planets warn if you get going too soon you could trip over your own feet and allow rivals to move ahead of you. If you start slow and then bui...

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Protesting farmers block crossings on Dutch-Belgian border

 


Farmers have blocked key road crossings on the border between Belgium and the Netherlands in their latest protest against excessive red tape and competition from cheap imports. The protests began on Thursday night on the Belgian side, with some Dutch farmers joining later. The roadblocks have caused significant traffic congestion and disrupted freight transport from the major European ports of Antwerp and Rotterdam.

The latest protest comes less than a day after Ursula von der Leyen, the President of the European Commission, met with farming groups in a bid to appease them. The farmers are protesting against the increasing regulatory burden and competition from cheap imports, which they say is making it difficult for them to make a living.

The protests have been peaceful so far, but there are concerns that they could escalate if the farmers’ demands are not met. The Belgian and Dutch authorities have urged the farmers to remove the roadblocks and engage in dialogue to resolve their grievances.


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