Headline news for January 26, 2026: A second fatal federal shooting highlights US immigration tensions, Europe unites on offshore wind, Israel’s delays Rafah pedestrian passage, Japan’s PM approval rating, gold hits record levels and Singapore tightens health-data consent rules.

Synopsis: A round up of global headlines to start your day by The Business Times.

Written by: Howie Lim / Claressa Monteiro (claremb@sph.com.sg)

Produced and edited by: Claressa Monteiro

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