Starmer rebukes Trump over ‘frankly appalling’ remarks on Nato troops in Afghanistan PM joins veterans in condemning claim that troops avoided frontlines and suggests US president should apologise The Guardian - UK · Jan 23
‘Insulting and appalling’: Starmer demands Trump apologise for false claims about UK troops in Afghanistan Prince Harry says sacrifices of British ‘deserve truth and respect’ The Independent UK · Jan 23
Newsletter: With US ties bruised, EU leaders get 'their act together' Also in this newsletter: the EU raises 'serious concerns' about Donald Trump's Board of Peace. Euronews · Jan 23
EU Commission indicates it's ready to implement Mercosur trade deal despite parliament vote to delay The European Union is ready to implement a free trade agreement with the Mercosur group of South American countries on a provisional basis The Independent UK · Jan 23
Greenland and the Bundeswehr: Why the Arctic matters for Germany Since Russia full-scale invasion of Ukraine almost four years ago, Europe's attention has been firmly fixed on NATO's eastern flank. But could the Arctic become the next area requiring defence and does Bundeswehr have the capacity to take on that role? Euronews · Jan 23
Trump whisperers, bullying and leaked texts: World leaders are still struggling to deal with the Rule of Don IN FOCUS: Trump insisted everybody was ‘happy’ with him at the World Economic Forum in Davos. But European leaders face growing criticism for failing to push back against the US president, writes James C Reynolds The Independent UK · Jan 23
Elon Musk mocks Trump’s board of peace with Greenland joke Elon Musk made his first appearance at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland on Thursday (22 January), where he appeared to mock Donald Trump’s board of peace. The Independent UK · Jan 23
Trump's envoys meet Putin for four hours on Ukraine They'll head to Abu Dhabi next for trilateral talks. Axios · Jan 23
Hong Kong Tiananmen vigil organiser says Communist Party confuses wanting democracy with sedition Chow Hang-tung says the slogan did not seek to dismantle Communist Party rule as she and fellow activist Lee Cheuk-yan face subversion charges under Beijing’s national security law The Independent UK · Jan 23
‘I’m picking winners’: UK business secretary takes activist approach to economic growth AI evangelist Peter Kyle wants to scale up businesses, attract overseas investors and look out for UK’s poorer regions The Guardian - UK · Jan 23
Russia joins landmark trilateral Ukraine peace talks in Abu Dhabi as Zelensky says: 'It's all about the land' First trilateral talks on Ukraine war follow late-night meeting between Vladimir Putin and three US envoys in Moscow Evening Standard · Jan 23
The Presumption of Regularity Returns to SCOTUS Trump Firing Lisa Cook, Jack Smith Indicting Donald Trump. Reason · Jan 23
Friday briefing: What the mood at Davos can tell us about a changing world order In today’s newsletter: As global tensions rise, this year’s Davos gathering reveals a world struggling to adapt to shifting power dynamics and the erosion of old certainties The Guardian - UK · Jan 23
The missing tech creating a glaring hole in Trump’s plan to unlock Greenland On a map, Greenland looks surrounded by sea, but the reality is that the sea is full of ice The Independent UK · Jan 23
The Independent UK · Jan 23 Immigrants often don't open the door to ICE, but that may no longer stop officers It has become common knowledge in immigrant communities across the U.S. to not open the door for federal immigration agents unless they show a warrant signed by a judge
Euronews · Jan 23 The United States has officially left WHO, ending a year of controversial health reforms 22 January 2026 was the United States’ final day as a member of the World Health Organization (WHO) after a year of polemic health policy decisions.
The Independent UK · Jan 23 Winter storm rages toward two-thirds of the US as millions prepare for catastrophic temps The extreme cold from the windchill could cause frostbite within 10 minutes
Evening Standard · Jan 23 UK and Europe’s ‘displeasure’ prompted Trump’s Greenland U-turn, says Lammy The row over Greenland has proved a major flashpoint in relations between the US and Europe.
The Guardian - UK · Jan 23 Doomscrolling won’t bring order to the chaos. It’s OK to put the phone down and take a break Keep Calm and Carry On: that’s not how people felt just before the second world war. But maybe, as Trump stalks, that old slogan is finally making sense, says Guardian columnist Gaby Hinsliff
The Independent UK · Jan 23 What you need to know about Trump’s ‘Golden Dome’ plan for Greenland Trump claims the multibillion dollar missile defense system will be operational before his term ends in 2029
The Guardian - AU · Jan 23 Afternoon Update: NSW manhunt after three shot dead; Trump punishes Canada; and a ‘miracle’ moment for conjoined twins Alleged perpetrator of shooting described as ‘armed and dangerous’ as community urged to stay indoors
The Independent UK · Jan 23 Asian shares, US futures gain as Japan keeps its key interest rate unchanged Asian shares and U.S. futures are higher after U.S. stocks rose, regaining more of their losses for the week
The Independent UK · Jan 23 Texas sheriff charged with fraud two months after Trump pardoned his brother Webb County Sheriff Martin Cuellar Jr. was accused of defrauding his office by misappropriating funds to run a for-profit disinfecting business during the Covid-19 pandemic
The Independent UK · Jan 23 Kushner's vision for rebuilding Gaza faces major obstacles Jared Kushner envisions a rebuilt Gaza with high-rises, a coastline that attracts tourists and a bustling port
The Independent UK · Jan 23 Why freezing rain has millions at risk of losing power — and heat Utility companies and state officials are preparing for a forecasted ice storm that could bring down power lines and cause widespread outages