Author: Justin M. Larson
Steve RosenbergRussia EditorReutersListen to Donald Trump and you would think Moscow and Beijing were lying in wait off the coast of Greenland, ready to pounce to boost their power in the Arctic.”There are Russian destroyers, there are Chinese destroyers and, bigger, there are Russian submarines all over the place,” President Trump said recently.That is why, according to America’s president, US control of Greenland is essential.So how do you think Moscow has reacted to its alleged plot being uncovered and potentially thwarted by a US takeover of Greenland?The Russians can’t be pleased. Right?Wrong.In an astonishing article, the Russian government paper is…
“The simple narrative is, children are dying and it’s going to get worse,” said Julien Harneis, UN Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator in Yemen. “My fear is that we won’t hear about it until the mortality and the morbidity significantly increases in this next year.”The alert follows an attempt by forces affiliated with the Southern Transitional Council (STC) to expand their presence in the resource-rich and strategically important eastern governorates of Hadramout and Al Mahra, a move reportedly reversed earlier this month by Government-aligned forces backed by Saudi Arabia.The latest crisis comes after well over a decade of fighting between Houthi-led…
Sixth seed Alex de Minaur believes he has the ability to be a serious contender for major honours and become the first Australian to win the men’s singles title at his home Grand Slam since Mark Edmondson in 1976.The 26-year-old, who has reached the quarter-finals at each of the four majors, began his campaign with a dominant 6-2 6-2 6-2 win over lucky loser Mackenzie McDonald but insisted he has more to prove.”I’ve got to the stage where I’m not just another number in the draw,” De Minaur said. “I’m playing to win it, to be one of the guys…
Dearbail Jordan,Theo LeggettandJonathan Josephs,BBC Business News Getty ImagesEC President Ursula von der Leyen struck a deal with Donald Trump last yearDonald Trump’s threat on Saturday to impose tariffs on eight European countries unless they support his plan to buy Greenland came as a shock. The US president said he would introduce a 10% levy on imports into the US on 1 February, rising to 25% from the summer if no deal is done. It is unclear whether these tariffs would be added to existing levies.France and Germany – part of the group of eight which includes the UK, Denmark, Norway,…
The blaze, which killed at least 23 and left dozens more missing during “wedding season,” burned all night and day through a Karachi plaza with hundreds of shops. Source link
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! For years, Alexa mostly stayed in one place. It lived on kitchen counters, nightstands or living room shelves. That setup worked for music and timers, but it also limited when and how people could actually use the assistant. Now that is changing.Amazon has rolled out Alexa.com, which brings Alexa+ directly to your web browser for Early Access users. Instead of relying on a speaker or phone, you can now open a laptop and start using Alexa like any other web-based AI tool.This shift is less about new tricks and more about access.…
The lawyers of the owners of a Swiss bar where a deadly fire broke out on New Year’s Eve killing 40 people and injuring 116 have broken their silence to criticise “lies” about their clients. Jessica and Jacques Moretti were “devastated”, the lawyers told local media, but denied being aware of any dangers at their venue.”There is a sort of public vindictiveness directed against them,” one of the three lawyers, Yaël Hayat, said.Initial findings from the investigation suggest the fire began as sparklers attached to champagne bottles ignited soundproof foaming that lined the ceiling of the basement of Le Constellation…
Astronomers have spotted a mysterious cloud in the shape of a bar in the Ring Nebula.Also called Messier 57, the nebula is the glowing remains of what was once a sun-like star and is located about 2,600 light-years from Earth in the constellation Lyra. Researchers said it is possible the cloud of iron atoms in the shape of a bar is the remnants of a rocky planet which was vaporised when the star threw off its outer layers.It has been speculated that Earth could face the same fate when the sun goes through a similar process, billions of years from…
A new trial has been launched which could see a finger prick blood test “revolutionise” the diagnosis of Alzheimer’s, experts have said.The simple procedure could be performed in GP surgeries and would be quick and cheap, replacing the current invasive and expensive methods of diagnosing the disease. If trials are successful, experts believe it could “pave the way” for improved diagnosis of all neurodegenerative conditions and slow the progression of Alzheimer’s in its early stages.At present, a definitive diagnosis of Alzheimer’s can only be given if people have a specialised brain scan or invasive spinal fluid tests.The new test aims…
Faisal IslamEconomics editor, Davos, SwitzerlandEPA-EFE/REX/ShutterstockTrump appeared at Davos remotely last year, a few days after his inaugurationApart from the snow and the temperature, Greenland does not have much in common with the Swiss alps. But the fight for the future of the island looms over the gathering of world leaders and businesses at the World Economic Forum (WEF) this week.Indeed, the timing of Donald Trump’s extraordinary threat seems likely to have had this meeting in mind.Trump loves Davos – which is beyond strange given the views of his base.Last year, he beamed himself into the WEF from the White House,…
A former world number one, Medvedev began the 2025 season at fifth in the rankings but dropped as low as 18th in a turbulent year.As well as breaking the net camera, Medvedev also suffered a meltdown in New York after a photographer walked onto court during the match.He did end his title drought, winning the Almaty Open in October for his first trophy in 882 days, but missed out on November’s end-of-season ATP Finals in Turin for the top eight men’s players.”What happened last year happened, and it’s OK. It’s part of career, part of life,” he said.”I managed to…
ReutersThe Duke of Sussex is expected to give evidence against the publisher of the Daily Mail, during a court case which started in London on Monday 19 January. Prince Harry and Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, moved to the US after stepping back from official royal duties.Why did Harry and Meghan leave the Royal Family?Harry and Meghan stepped down as senior royals in January 2020.They were angry about media intrusion and frustrated that Buckingham Palace prevented them developing their “SussexRoyal” brand.Harry remains a prince and is fifth in line to the throne.Getty ImagesThe couple, who met in 2016 and married…
Greenlandic Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen addresses people protesting against U.S. President Donald Trump and his announced intent to acquire Greenland on January 17, 2026 in Nuuk, Greenland.Sean Gallup | Getty Images News | Getty ImagesGreenland Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen said Monday that the Arctic island would not be pressured over U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariff threats. His comments come shortly after Nielsen joined protesters in Nuuk, Greenland’s capital, over the weekend, where people marched to demonstrate against Trump’s push to take control of the self-governing Danish territory.On Saturday, the U.S. president threatened to impose a rising wave of tariffs against…
Passengers caught up in a deadly train crash in Adamuz have described the moment a Madrid-bound train derailed and crossed over to neighbouring tracks, colliding with an oncoming train. Survivors told of people and their belongings being “scattered” around the carriage, and described an “absolutely terrifying” scene. At least 39 people were killed in the high-speed crash at 19:45 local time (18:45 GMT) on Sunday, about an hour after the train left Málaga. Source link
US President Donald Trump has said he no longer feels obliged to think only of peace after he did not receive the Nobel Peace Prize, as he again repeated his demand for control of Greenland.In a message to Norway’s prime minister, Trump blamed the country for not giving him the prize.”Considering your Country decided not to give me the Nobel Peace Prize for having stopped 8 Wars PLUS, I no longer feel an obligation to think purely of Peace, although it will always be predominant, but can now think about what is good and proper’ for the US”, Trump said…
Sofia Ferreira SantosandAlicia CurryGUARDIA CIVIL HANDOUT/EPAAt least 39 people have died and dozens more have been injured after two high-speed trains collided in southern Spain, the country’s Civil Guard has said.The accident near the city of Córdoba, in southern Spain, has been described by local officials as Spain’s worst rail crash in more than a decade.Later on Monday, Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez is expected to visit the scene, where rescue efforts remain ongoing, local media report.Here’s what we know about the incident so far.Where did the crash happen?The crash occurred at around 19:45 local time (18:45 GMT) on Sunday,…
U.S. President Donald Trump speaks to members of the press before boarding Marine One on the South Lawn of the White House on Jan. 16, 2026 in Washington, DC.Tom Brenner | Getty ImagesU.S. President Donald Trump has threatened a rising wave of tariffs on several European allies, raising the alarm for industries and businesses across the region.Trump on Saturday pledged to impose 10% tariffs on the U.K., Denmark, Norway, Sweden, France, Germany, the Netherlands, and Finland by Feb. 1, ramping up his push to make Greenland, a self-governing Danish territory, a part of the United States. The levy on these…
Sanae Takaichi, the first woman to be Japan’s prime minister, is hoping to seize on her popularity by calling a parliamentary election next month. Source link
Joe TidyWorld Service Cyber CorrespondentBBCThere’s something uniquely agonising about having your cryptocurrency stolen. All transactions are recorded on a digital ledger, known as a blockchain, so even if someone takes your money and puts it in their own crypto wallet, it is still visible online.”You can see your money there on the public blockchain, but there’s nothing you can do to get it back,” says Helen, who lost around $315,000 (£250,000) to thieves.She likens it to watching a burglar pile up your prized possessions on the other side of an impassable chasm.For seven years Helen and her husband Richard (not…
Adrienne MurrayBusiness reporter, HelsinkiAker Arctic TechnologyFinland leads the world when it comes to the design and construction of icebreakersAs President Donald Trump continues to insist that the US needs to own Greenland, his wider focus on the Arctic region has seen Washington order new icebreakers.For these ships, which can sail through seas covered in solid ice, the US has gone to the world expert – Finland.Temperatures are sub-zero inside Aker Arctic Technology’s ice laboratory, as the scale model of an icebreaker cruises down a 70m-long simulation tank.It ploughs a neat channel through the frozen surface of the water.Undergoing testing at…
Supporters of former president Hugo Chávez, the anti-American socialist, are struggling to come to terms with their government’s pact with Washington. Source link
European countries have a major edge as they consider counter-measures against U.S. President Donald Trump’s proposed tariffs in his push to acquire Greenland: their huge holdings in U.S. assets, Deutsche Bank analysts say. George Saravelos, global head of FX research at the German bank, said the continent remains the U.S.’ biggest lender, with European countries holding some $8 trillion of U.S. bonds and equities — almost double the rest of the world combined. If geopolitical tensions escalate into a full-blown trade war , it will reverberate across capital markets, he added. Danish pension funds were among the first investors to…
U.S. authorities have accused Hezbollah of complicity in drug trafficking and money laundering schemes in Venezuela. Source link
The logo of the German car manufacturer Volkswagen can be seen on a vehicle in front of a VW dealership.Picture Alliance | Picture Alliance | Getty ImagesShares of some of Europe’s biggest carmakers fell sharply on Monday morning, following U.S. President Donald Trump’s pledge to impose tariffs on several European countries over Greenland.Europe’s Stoxx Automobiles and Parts index traded 2.3% lower at around 8:18 a.m. London time (3:18 a.m.).Germany’s Volkswagen, BMW, and Mercedes-Benz Group were trading between 2.5% to 4% lower shortly after the opening bell, while Milan-listed shares of Ferrari dipped around 2% in early deals.Milan-listed shares of Stellantis,…
