Exclusive: White House Preparing Draft National Emergency Order, Has Identified $7 Billion For Wall – The White House is preparing a draft proclamation for President Donald Trump to declare a national emergency along the southern border and has identified more than $7 billion in potential funds for his signature border wall should he go that route, according to internal documents reviewed by CNN. [cnn]

Trump Agrees To Postpone State Of The Union – Donald Trump makes the latest move in a game of brinkmanship with Nancy Pelosi as a stalemate over the border wall continues. [sky]

CemAir’s Planes To Remain Grounded After Failed Court Bid Against Authority – The high court in Johannesburg has dismissed CemAir’s urgent application to overturn the South African Civil Aviation Authority’s decision earlier this month to stop its planes from taking off. [tlive]

Emiliano Sala: Search For Footballer And Pilot Called Off – The search for missing footballer Emiliano Sala and pilot David Ibbotson has been called off after rescuers failed to find their plane. [bbc]

Military Buildup In Arctic As Melting Ice Reopens Northern Borders – As ice melts and shipping lanes open up, geopolitical tensions are growing and old cold war bases are being reopened. [guardian]

Amazon Scout Robots Take To Pavements In Washington State – Amazon is experimenting with delivery robots, starting with a little truck called Scout which is taking to the pavements in Washington State. [bbc]

Amanda Knox Wins Damages Over Meredith Kercher Murder Case – Italy ordered to pay $20,000 for failing to provide legal assistance and a translator during initial questioning. [wsj]

Gay Brazilian Congressman Resigns, Citing Death Threats – Jean Wyllys, an openly gay Brazilian lawmaker who in the past has clashed with President Jair Bolsonaro, said he will give up his seat, citing death threats and slander targeting him. [bloom]

BMW Speedster’s Legs Amputated After Horror N1 Crash, Says Mom – A Cape Town businessman who crashed his car while speeding down the N1 highway lost both his legs, his mom said. [n24]

Christian Bale: I Like Confusing People With My British Accent – Following his Golden Globes success for Vice, people have yet again been shocked by Hollywood star Christian Bale’s real accent. [sky]

Australia: Victoria Braces For Hottest Day Since 46.6 Degrees On Black Saturday – Melbourne sweltered through 42C today but a welcome cool change brought welcome relief, dropping temperatures by 12C in just minutes. [newsau]

Anna Wintour Slams Margaret Court, Scott Morrison Over LGBTQ Rights – Vogue editor-in-chief Anna Wintour served up a fierce speech at an Australian Open event Thursday, when she joined calls for the Margaret Court Arena to be renamed because of the tennis legend’s views on homosexuality. [cnn]

Scientists Use Hot Water To Drill Record 2km Hole In Antarctic Ice Sheet – Using a hot water drill, scientists and engineers from the British Antarctic Survey spent 12 weeks in freezing temperatures. [sky]

‘Never Seen Anything Like It’: ‘White’ Rats Descend On Italian Village – Special taskforce set up in Gattolino to tackle sudden rodent infestation. [guardian]

The Biggest Online Deals For Second Hand Luxury Brands (Burberry, Ralph Lauren Etc.) – We can’t all afford brand new designer goods. If you shop around, though, you can find very good deals on second hand luxury brands. [here]

The Amazing Musician Who Can’t Play In Time – He dreams of playing with an orchestra, but his visual impairment means he can’t follow a conductor. [bbc]

Rita Ora Sends Temperatures Soaring – As she displays her enviable physique in sizzling nude lingerie for new Giuseppe Zanotti campaign. [dm]

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