Republican ends bid for Minnesota governor, citing ‘unconstitutional’ ICE surge Chris Madel drops out of race and in video criticizes the ‘federal retribution on the citizens’ of Minnesota The Guardian - US · Jan 26
JD Vance tries to gaslight U.S. by backing away from his claims that ICE agents have ‘absolute immunity’ but the internet has receipts JD Vance wants you to forget what he said two weeks ago. We Got This Covered · Jan 26
US aircraft carrier arrives in the Middle East as tensions with Iran remain high The aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln and three accompanying warships have arrived in the Middle East The Independent UK · Jan 26
US warships arrive in Middle East amid fears Trump will finally order Iran strike The US president has repeatedly threatened to strike Iran if it did not stop killing protesters The Independent UK · Jan 26
EU energy ministers pledge to boost offshore wind power in North Sea Nine European governments have agreed to expand offshore wind capacity across the North Sea to up to 100 GW by facilitating key cross-border projects. Ministers said the completion of these ambitions will cut electricity costs by 30% by 2040. Euronews · Jan 26
Who really holds the cards: Trump or the bond market? When a Danish pension fund recently announced it would sell its US$100 million (£74 million) holding of US government bonds, the move was tiny in financial terms – just a drop in a US$30 trillion ocean. But it touched on a much bigger issue. Foreign investors now hold around one-third… The Conversation · Jan 26
The global rules-based order has been in freefall for years Letters: Readers respond to an article by Gordon Brown in which he says the free world needs a new plan and strong leadership The Guardian - UK · Jan 26
What Trump is forgetting: American nations have a long history of open borders The US cites the ‘wisdom’ of historical immigration policy. But nation states in the Americas have spent more time with open borders than closed The Guardian - US · Jan 26
Bulletin world briefing: Venezuela’s president hits out at Trump and concern over Imran Khan Here are five of the biggest stories from around the world today. Venezuela’s acting president tells Trump ‘enough orders from Washington’ Imran Khan’s top aide issues concerning update on former Pakistan PM Finland launches fresh crackdown on undersea cable sabotage Why it could be the end of The Line for… The Independent UK · Jan 26
Crude Oil Falls Back as Kazakhstan's Oil Disruptions Ease March WTI crude oil (CLH26 ) today is down -0.42 (-0.69%), and March RBOB gasoline (RBH26 ) is down -0.0344 (-1.84%). Crude oil and gasoline prices are trading lower today, falling back after last Friday's rally. Crude oil prices are lower today due to long liquidation pressure and easing disruptions... Barchart · Jan 26
Democrats Plan To Block DHS Funding After Minnesota Killing. Republicans Should Join Them. Senators should demand accountability for federal agents who hurt Americans—and demand the removal of DHS Secretary Kristi Noem and Border Patrol Commander Gregory Bovino. Reason · Jan 26
The net worth you need to be considered poor, middle-class and wealthy in America An average net worth of $20,856 would be categorised as poor, whereas one of $3.8 million signifies wealth, a financial expert has said The Independent UK · Jan 26
Greenlandic minister says US interests unclear with ‘no deal’ yet on the table Minister Naaja Nathanielsen told Euronews that the Greenlandic government is seeking clarity on the Trump administration’s demands, cautioning that ‘full access’ to her Arctic country’s mineral resources would cross its red lines. Euronews · Jan 26
Kristen Stewart Threatens To Leave US for European Projects Over Trump's 'America-First' Film Policies Kristen Stewart slams US President Donald Trump after the American leader proposed a 100% tariff on movies not made in the United States. International Business Times UK · Jan 26
The Independent UK · Jan 26 The View’s Ana Navarro slams ‘lying’ Trump administration where ‘a camera is as dangerous as a gun’ Minneapolis ICU nurse Alex Pretti was holding a camera when he was fatally shot by Border Patrol agents
Bored Panda · Jan 26 “I Can’t Work”: Kristen Stewart Hints At A Deeper Reason Behind Her Possible Exit From The US “We will be here cleaning up the mess so she can move back into her mansion when she is ready,” a reader wrote.
The Independent UK · Jan 26 US Treasury Department ends contracts with Booz Allen Hamilton after Trump tax leak The U.S. Treasury Department has cut contracts with Booz Allen Hamilton after a former contractor leaked tax information about wealthy individuals, including Donald Trump
Roll Call · Jan 26 Deadly Minnesota shooting ramps up first period of pushback on Trump 2.0 From oil executives to Western leaders and now Republican officials, Donald Trump is riding a wave of recent pushback from unlikely sources.
The Independent UK · Jan 26 Columbia University selects its new president following a tumultuous two years Jennifer Mnookin will be Columbia's fifth leader in the past four years
The Independent UK · Jan 26 US warns they will send fighter jets into Canadian airspace if F-35 deal doesn’t go through Cost of F-35 advanced fighter jet program has risen by $8 billion in the last three years
The Independent UK · Jan 26 Businesses face pressure to respond to immigration enforcement while also becoming a target of it Businesses are coming into the crosshairs of President Donald Trump’s mass deportation campaign, whether it’s public pressure for them to speak out against aggressive immigration enforcement or becoming the sites for arrests themselves
The Independent UK · Jan 26 Fox News pundit falsely accuses Alex Pretti of ‘literally’ pulling gun on ICE after claiming Walz and Frey are ‘gaslighting’ public Fox News’ Joe Concha raged about Minnesota Democrats “gaslighting” the public about the recent ICE shootings in Minneapolis before making a false claim about the Alex Pretti killing.
International Business Times UK · Jan 26 Americans Say They 'Miss Free Speech' From China as US-Owned TikTok Censors Anti-Trump Posts Americans are now claiming that China gave TikTok more freedom before it became a US-owned app. Are anti-Trump posts really being censored?
Radio France Internationale · Jan 26 EU countries give final approval to Russian gas ban, commit to wind power European Union countries on Monday gave their final approval to ban Russian gas imports by late 2027, making their vow to cut ties with their former top supplier legally binding, nearly four years after Moscow's full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
The Independent UK · Jan 26 Voices: ‘Open goal’: Why readers think Brexit should define the next election YOUR VIEWS: Readers say Sir Keir Starmer’s plan to make Brexit the central election issue gives Labour a huge opportunity – but only if he tackles its failures head-on rather than playing it safe