Starmer to speak at Downing Street after Trump tariff threats over Greenland The Prime Minister will set out the UK’s approach to working with allies. Evening Standard · Jan 18
Get back to sorting out the economy, voters warn Trump across polls Trump is too focused on bullying Denmark and threatening war across the hemisphere, polls find The Independent UK · Jan 18
Europe warns of ‘dangerous downward spiral’ after Trump’s Greenland tariff threat UK needs to have ‘adult debate’ with US, culture secretary says, as EU warns of ‘dangerous downward spiral’ The Independent UK · Jan 18
Moscow cheers NATO crisis as the Ukraine war stifles Russia's economy, forcing companies to use 4-day weeks and lay off workers "The Russian people are increasingly feeling the effects of the Kremlin's continued prioritization of the Russian defense industrial base." Fortune · Jan 18
Bruce Springsteen blasts ICE in renewed fury aimed at Trump Springsteen dedicated his song, ‘The Promised Land,’ to slain Minneapolis resident Renee Good The Independent UK · Jan 18
‘Leave Greenland alone!’: US anthem heckler at NBA London game draws cheers Mounting tensions between Europe and the United States moved into the sporting arena on Sunday The Guardian - US · Jan 18
Sending soldiers to Minneapolis for immigration crackdown would be unconstitutional, mayor says Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey says sending active duty soldiers to Minnesota for an immigration crackdown is ridiculous and unconstitutional The Independent UK · Jan 18
US reportedly considers granting asylum to Jewish people from UK Trump lawyer Robert Garson told the Telegraph he discussed refuge for those leaving UK over antisemitism The Guardian - US · Jan 18
Greenland embraces the new MAGA hat: ‘Make America Go Away’ Thousands of people turned out across Denmark and Greenland to protest Trump’s efforts to seize the island The Independent UK · Jan 18
1,500 troops on standby for Minneapolis as Trump mulls Insurrection Act: reports Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey said deploying troops would be a "shocking step," Axios · Jan 18
Europe warns tariff threat ‘risks dangerous downwards spiral’ in Greenland row The US president now faces potential counter-tariffs of over £80bn if he chooses to proceed Evening Standard · Jan 18
Trump's Gaza Peace Panel Explained: Is $1bn the New Price of Participation? Trump's Gaza 'Board of Peace' ties permanent membership to a $1bn contribution, raising concerns over equity, influence and humanitarian priorities in post-war reconstruction. International Business Times UK · Jan 18
Turns out Trump and RFK Jr.’s obsession with whole milk has nothing to do with health and everything to do with money The presidential photo op with... whole milk. We Got This Covered · Jan 18
EU holds back trade ‘bazooka’ as it seeks diplomatic solution with the US over Greenland European Union countries will not yet deploy the anti-coercion instrument (ACI) in response to Trump’s Greenland tariff threats, people familiar with the matter told Euronews. The EU will prioritise a 'diplomatic solution'. Euronews · Jan 18
PC Gamer · Jan 18 Wikipedia turns 25, still boasting zero ads and over 7 billion visitors per month despite the rise of AI and threats of government repression The Ming Dynasty Yongle Encyclopedia is quietly seething.
International Business Times UK · Jan 18 Chile Wildfires Kill 15 as Local Mayor Accuses Government of Abandoning Burning Communities Deadly wildfires kill at least 15 in Chile as Penco's mayor publicly criticises President Boric for lack of government presence whilst communities burn.
The Independent UK · Jan 18 Right-wing Tory MP who admired South American dictator defects to Nigel Farage’s Reform It comes days after Robert Jenrick quit the Tories
The Independent UK · Jan 18 Starmer must choose between ‘special relationship’ and Europe after Trump’s Greenland tariffs THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: The US president’s confrontation with Europe has stripped away Britain’s diplomatic pretences. After courting Washington, the prime minister is now becoming isolated, exposed and short of options
The Independent UK · Jan 18 Mike Pence joins growing number of Republicans opposing Trump over Greenland Former VP and other GOP officials warn against president’s threats that risk ‘fracturing’ NATO alliances
The Guardian - AU · Jan 18 Morning Mail: Europe in crisis talks over US Greenland threats, calls for scrutiny over carbon offset scheme, the great koala paradox Calls for investigation into Australian carbon offset company; Trump’s tariffs threat sparks crunch EU talks; why saving the koala is so difficult to get right
The Independent UK · Jan 18 Noem confirms ICE officer is under internal review after fatal shooting of Renee Good ‘We are following the exact same investigative and review process that we always have under ICE and under the Department of Homeland Security and within the administration,’ Noem said
The Independent UK · Jan 18 Stellan Skarsgård slams Trump’s ‘absurd’ Greenland threats: ‘It’s a little man who got megalomania’ Trump threatened to impose tariffs on European countries that oppose his plans to annex Greenland
International Business Times UK · Jan 18 Trump Rocked by Impeachment Push After Critics Raise Alarming Questions About His Mental State Donald Trump faces an escalating impeachment drive, with critics citing mental health, dissent and constitutional turmoil, raising fears over U.S. political stability.
The Guardian - AU · Jan 18 Hanson reveals ambition to turn One Nation into viable party of government after record poll showing – as it happened This blog is now closed
The Conversation · Jan 18 Trump has threatened European countries with higher tariffs if he doesn’t get Greenland. Will it work? In an extraordinary escalation of his bid to claim Greenland, US President Donald Trump has threatened eight European countries – Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Finland, Great Britain, France and Germany and the Netherlands – with a 10% tariff on all goods coming into the United States from February 1 until he…