Trump fact-checked: President claims China uses no windmills. Here is why he’s wrong Donald Trump has falsely claimed China makes windmills but doesn’t use wind energy. The Independent UK · Jan 22
Rural California is seeing its craziest election in years. Can a progressive win it? Audrey Denney is trying to win a House seat twice – first in a special election, and then again after the district is redrawn The Guardian - US · Jan 22
‘We can do pretty much anything we want to do’: Trump’s board of peace is both absurd and worrying ANALYSIS: Trump’s new enterprise is the clearest sign yet of his expansionist-interventionist intent – and however bizarre, we should take note, chief international correspondent Bel Trew writes The Independent UK · Jan 22
Colombian Foreign Minister Currently Can't Attend UN Security Council Meeting Because Her Visa Has Not Been Approved Colombian Foreign Minister Rosa Villavicencio may not be able to attend a UN Security Council meeting because her special visa has not been approved, local press noted. Latin Times · Jan 22
Team USA Winter Olympics ski and snowboard squads revealed with Lindsey Vonn to lead medal charge Lindsey Vonn is the headline name in Team USA’s ski team for next month’s Winter Olympics The Independent UK · Jan 22
France Rule on 2026 World Cup Boycott After President Trump’s Greenland Comments Political tensions are reaching new heights with the summer’s tournament less than six months away. Sports Illustrated · Jan 22
Trump Reportedly Attended One of Brooklyn and Nicola's Engagement Party — So Victoria Hosted Another A 2020 report revealed that Nicola Peltz's father invited Donald Trump to her engagement party with Brooklyn Beckham, prompting Victoria Beckham to host a separate UK celebration, citing political divides within the families. International Business Times UK · Jan 22
Keir Starmer and Danish PM discuss ‘vital steps’ towards Arctic security Mette Frederiksen thanked the Prime Minister for the UK’s support during a ‘difficult time’ for her country. Evening Standard · Jan 22
Executive Order Banning Flag-Burning Jeopardizes Flag-Burner's Prosecution for Illegal Fire Lighting in National Park The Order raises the inference that his actions were targeted for their message; without the Order, there would have been a much stronger inference that he was prosecuted just for the illegal fire lighting (in violation of valid park safety regulations). Reason · Jan 22
3 Ways Trump’s Affordability Campaign Could Hurt Your Finances in 2026 From credit card caps to housing changes, see how President Trump’s affordability proposals could reshape costs for borrowers, homeowners and renters. GOBankingRates · Jan 22
Trump Suggests Ukraine War Settlement Coming 'Soon' Amid Launch Of New Peace Board Trump heralds imminent Ukraine peace whilst formalising his Board of Peace at Davos, even as Greenland sovereignty remains firmly non-negotiable. International Business Times · Jan 22
Renee Good was shot three times, autopsy into Minneapolis ICE killing finds Private postmortem says unarmed US citizen was struck in arm, breast and head in shooting by immigration officer The Guardian - US · Jan 22
Powder Threat at Eric Trump In Ireland Resort Raises Fears of Attack on US Family Irish police and bomb squad respond to a suspicious package at Trump Doonbeg resort amid heightened security after Eric Trump's visit, with ongoing investigations. International Business Times UK · Jan 22
App for boycotting US products tops Danish charts after Trump’s Greenland threats NonUSA app ‘helps you identify and avoid American products in everyday life’ The Independent UK · Jan 22
The Independent UK · Jan 22 Consumer spending pushes US economy up 4.4% in third quarter, fastest in two years Powered by strong consumer spending, the U.S. economy grew at the fastest pace in two years from July through September, the government said Thursday in a slight upgrade rom its first estimate
The Conversation · Jan 22 Trump’s insistence on personal loyalty from ambassadors could crimp US foreign policy Just before Christmas, President Donald Trump fired more than two dozen career ambassadors. The action was unprecedented, providing a clear signal that when it comes to diplomacy, Trump values loyalty above all else.
Evening Standard · Jan 22 Trump’s son told UK police he is ‘very close’ to alleged rape victim, court told Barron Trump tried to reach UK police from the US after he video-called the alleged victim.
The Conversation · Jan 22 A government can choose to investigate the killing of a protester − or choose to blame the victim and pin it all on ‘domestic terrorism’ The question the First Amendment keeps asking, across wars and panics and moral crusades, is whether a democracy can tolerate the possibility of persuasion.
The Conversation · Jan 22 US turns its back on global efforts for women and children terrorized by violence and conflict The Trump administration’s recent announcement that it is withdrawing from 66 international organizations and treaties is another blow to the global system where all countries unite to share concerns, agree on rules of conduct and determine agendas for collective action.
The Guardian - UK · Jan 22 EU stands by Denmark and Greenland and wants ‘respectful’ relations with US, says European Council president – as it happened This live blog is now closed.
International Business Times · Jan 22 Dow Soars 500 Points After Trump Abandons Scheduled European Tariffs In Surprise Greenland Deal Wall Street roars back as Trump pivots on Greenland, scrapping tariff threats that had sent markets into freefall just one day earlier.
The Independent UK · Jan 22 Uncertainty lingers for Greenlanders following Trump’s Davos speech: ‘We don’t sleep well’ ON THE GROUND: Even as Trump abandoned his warning that he would seize the island by force, Nuuk locals tell Annabel Grossman that they believe the US president is ‘still a threat’
The Independent UK · Jan 22 Kyle Gass says Tenacious D will return as he and Jack Black ‘hashed it out’ after Trump shooting joke Gass made a controversial joke about the attempted assassination of Donald Trump during a 2024 concert
The Independent UK · Jan 22 JD Vance heads to Minneapolis to praise immigration crackdown as tensions over ICE shooting continue Vice president to ‘focus on restoring law and order’, as anger over fatal shooting of Renee Good continues
The Independent UK · Jan 22 After fatal rail accident, a missing dog that captivated Spain is found After back-to-back fatal train crashes in Spain, some good news arrived Thursday: Boro, the missing dog, was found