Trump tariff threats risk triggering ‘spiral of escalation’ in world economy, says IMF Fund warns rising geopolitical tensions could have ‘material impact’ on global growth and investment The Guardian - UK · Jan 19
Trump tells Norway's PM he has no obligation to 'think purely of peace' after Nobel snub Trump has boasted about ending eight wars, styling himself as "the president of peace" and therefore deserving of the Nobel honour but those claims have been exaggerated. Euronews · Jan 19
Reeves claims UK economy will ‘turn corner’ in 2026 with growth only behind US and Canada in G7 But the UK is expected to lag behind global growth which is projected at 3.3 per cent in 2026 and 3.2 per cent in 2027 The Independent UK · Jan 19
Rachel Reeves pulls out of London Stock Exchange event after new Trump tariff threat Markets open down on Monday after president’s threat to impose up to 25% tariffs on eight European countries over Greenland The Guardian - UK · Jan 19
Trump 'Rewarding' ICE With a Bonus Looks Like Pay-Per-Cuffing—3,000 Arrests Per Day Quota Revealed A shocking report reveals Trump's ICE agents receive bonuses for meeting daily arrest quotas, sparking outrage after a Minneapolis mother was killed during a federal raid. International Business Times UK · Jan 19
“Call It Karma”: Piers Morgan Blames Donald Trump For Incident That Left Him With Serious Injury Piers Morgan was seen injured in a hospital bed, and he blamed US President Donald Trump for the painful start to his year. Bored Panda · Jan 19
Unthinkable to reality: Indiana’s rise is a fitting tale for our upside-down times If Rudy was a charming underdog story, the Hoosiers’ worst-to-first ascent to college football’s title game on Monday night is the stuff of science fiction The Guardian - US · Jan 19
Trump says ‘no comment’ when asked if he would seize Greenland by force – as it happened The US president said he would “100%” push ahead with his plans to hit European nations with tarrifs if he doesn’t get Greenland The Guardian - UK · Jan 19
Dozens of Labour MPs sign letter urging Australia-style social media ban for under-16s MPs warned children are ‘anxious’ and ‘unhappy’ as they called for a blanket ban on social media for under-16s The Independent UK · Jan 19
Minister defends UK’s decision not to hit back at Trump tariffs threat, saying ‘aim is to de-escalate’ – as it happened Development minister defends Keir Starmer playing down the prospect of retaliatory tariffs The Guardian - UK · Jan 19
Springsteen condemns ICE ‘Gestapo tactics’ after fatal Minneapolis shooting IN FULL The Independent UK · Jan 19
Hundreds protest in Davos against Trump and World Economic Forum Hundreds of people protested in Davos against the World Economic Forum and US President Donald Trump's planned appearance, criticizing Swiss authorities. Euronews · Jan 19
US futures sink after Trump’s tariff warning to European countries over Greenland The targeted European countries swiftly condemned the move The Independent UK · Jan 19
Bruce Springsteen hits out at Donald Trump and ICE: ‘Get the f*ck out of Minneapolis’ Bruce Springsteen has hit out at ICE and the Trump administration, and dedicated a song to Renee Good, the American citizen who was fatally shot by an ICE agent earlier this month. Euronews · Jan 19
International Business Times UK · Jan 19 Nick Fuentes Controversy Explained: Who Is He and What Did He Say About Hitler, ICE, and Death? Nick Fuentes faces backlash after extremist remarks about Hitler, ICE and recent deaths reignite debate over his influence and far-right rhetoric.
Euronews · Jan 19 Europe wants to 'avoid escalation' with US over Greenland, Chancellor Merz says European leaders are closing ranks in response to Donald Trump's threat of additional tariffs to force the acquisition of Greenland. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said Europe would hit back "if necessary".
International Business Times UK · Jan 19 Piers Morgan Hospitalisation Details After a Trip in a London Restaurant Piers Morgan undergoes emergency hip replacement after a fall in London. Discover the details of his surgery, the 12-week recovery plan, and what this means for his show.
The Guardian - UK · Jan 19 The Trump-Kennedy Center is another front in the battle for the soul of America Under Trump, the world-class centre for performing arts is one of many US cultural institutions changing beyond recognition. Will others buckle, asks the Guardian’s chief culture writer, Charlotte Higgins
The Guardian - UK · Jan 19 Markets fall and gold and silver hit new highs after Trump’s latest tariff threat European carmakers among hardest hit with US president’s talk of Greenland-linked trade levies also pushing down the dollar
Euronews · Jan 19 Newsletter: EU mulls retaliation but prioritises diplomacy with US over Greenland Also in this newsletter: we preview the week ahead at the World Economic Forum in Davos, and bring you the latest from Portugal after Sunday's presidential ballot.
The Guardian - UK · Jan 19 European stock markets fall as Trump renews tariff threats; trade war would be a ‘wrecking ball’ for UK manufacturing, union says Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news
International Business Times UK · Jan 19 Conservative Influencer Jake Lang Threatens to Burn the Quran Outside Minneapolis City Hall, Is Chased Away by Locals Conservative influencer Jake Lang was chased by counterprotesters in Minneapolis after threatening to burn a Quran at City Hall during a protest against fraud and immigration.
Evening Standard · Jan 19 Greenland latest LIVE: Britain must 'pull together' in face of Trump's threats over Greenland, says Starmer Starmer delivers press conference as Trump threatens tariffs amid plan to acquire Greenland
The Independent UK · Jan 19 Starmer to hold emergency press conference after Trump Greenland warning Donald Trump has threatened to impose tariffs of up to 25% on the UK and seven other European allies unless the US is allowed to purchase Greenland from Denmark. Sir Keir Starmer, the Prime Minister, will address the issue, asserting that applying tariffs for opposing the Greenland purchase is "wrong"…
The Independent UK · Jan 19 What caused the Spain train crash? Track fault highlighted in investigation after 41 killed Hundreds were on board when the train derailed and slammed into another on an adjacent track. Stuti Mishra and Maira Butt report as the investigation into what happened continues