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Trump announces Greenland 'framework', backing off force and tariffs
Trump cast his retreat -- also lifting the promise of sanctions against European nations
22 January 2026, 09:23 AM
US ‘won’t use force’ to take Greenland
US President Donald Trump ruled out the use of force in his bid to control Greenland yesterday, but said in a speech in Davos that no other country can secure the Danish territory.
22 January 2026, 04:07 AM
330 journos behind bars for 5yrs: CPJ
The number of journalists imprisoned worldwide for their work was 330 in the final month of 2025, the Committee to Protect Journalists said yesterday, the fifth consecutive year the count has exceeded 300.
22 January 2026, 03:49 AM
BBC announces landmark 'partnership' with YouTube
Announcement comes as BBC faces $10 bn lawsuit brought by Trump
22 January 2026, 01:34 AM
Iran official media says 3,117 people killed during protests
However, IHR estimates death toll to be between 5,000 and 20,000
22 January 2026, 01:23 AM
US military seizes another Venezuela-linked tanker
The US military said it seized a Venezuela-linked tanker on Tuesday in the Caribbean, marking the seventh such apprehension since the start of US President Donald Trump’s month-long campaign to control Venezuela’s oil flows.
22 January 2026, 00:00 AM
Japan restarts world’s biggest nuclear plant
The world’s biggest nuclear power plant was restarted yesterday for the first time since the 2011 Fukushima disaster, its Japanese operator said, despite persistent safety concerns among residents.
22 January 2026, 00:00 AM
Looming water supply ‘bankruptcy’ puts billions at risk
The world is facing irreversible water “bankruptcy”, with billions of people struggling to cope with the consequences of decades of overuse as well as shrinking supplies from lakes, rivers, glaciers and wetlands, UN researchers said on Tuesday.
22 January 2026, 00:00 AM
Journos asked to sign pledge vowing to keep peace
Police in Indian Kashmir have asked at least three journalists working in the region to sign a pledge vowing not to “disturb peace” in the region, two of them told Reuters yesterday.
22 January 2026, 00:00 AM
Trump seeks ‘decisive’ options for Iran
US President Donald Trump is pressing aides for “decisive” military options against Iran after stepping back from potential strikes last week, according to a report Tuesday.
22 January 2026, 00:00 AM
Israeli fire kills 11 Palestinians in Gaza
Israeli fire killed 11 Palestinians, including two boys and three journalists, in Gaza yesterday, local medics said, and the Israeli military said it had “eliminated a Palestinian man” who posed a threat to soldiers.
22 January 2026, 00:00 AM
Netanyahu accepts invitation to join Trump's Board of Peace
Members have to pay up to $1 billion for a permanent spot on it.
21 January 2026, 12:49 PM
Japan to restart world's biggest nuclear plant Wednesday
Tokyo Electric Power (TEPCO) said in a statement.
21 January 2026, 11:54 AM
Trump, Tehran vow war in response to assassination threats
In a heated exchange of threats, Iran and the United States both threatened broadscale wars if the leaders of either country are assassinated.
21 January 2026, 11:45 AM
Trump heads for Davos maelstrom over Greenland
Trump insists mineral-rich Greenland is vital for US and NATO security against Russia and China
21 January 2026, 11:40 AM
Gunman jailed for life in killing of Japan ex-PM Abe
The assassination was also a wake-up call for a nation which has some of the world's strictest gun controls.
21 January 2026, 11:05 AM
Trump's plane returns to air base after 'minor' electrical issue: White House
Air Force One returned to Joint Base Andrews out of an abundance of caution
21 January 2026, 10:53 AM
Thousands protest against Trump immigration policies
On the first anniversary of Trump's second term, protests sprang up across the country against his aggressive immigration crackdown
21 January 2026, 10:08 AM
ICE broke into Minnesota home, forced barely clothed man outside into snow
The man said he felt fear, shame and desperation
21 January 2026, 09:37 AM
Trump, sharing leaked texts and AI mock-ups, vows 'no going back' on Greenland
US President said there was "no going back" on his goal to control Greenland
21 January 2026, 08:51 AM