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. PC Gamer · 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. International Business Times 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 Independent UK · 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 Guardian - AU · 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 The Independent 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. International Business Times UK · 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 Guardian - AU · 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… The Conversation · Jan 18
Macron Pushes EU to Deploy Trade 'Bazooka' Against Trump Over Greenland Tariff Threats Emmanuel Macron urges EU to activate its powerful anti-coercion instrument for the first time as Trump threatens escalating tariffs on eight European nations over Greenland. International Business Times UK · Jan 18
'Apple went in, Nvidia went in, a lot of smart people went in': Did Apple join Nvidia in investing in Intel? Trump seems to suggest so - or was it just a slip of the tongue? President Trump implies Apple may have joined Nvidia in investing in Intel. TechRadar · Jan 18
World leaders gather at Davos as Trump reshapes global order The annual gathering of political and business elites comes as Europe faces its biggest test ever over its relationship with Washington, its economic model and its security architecture. Euronews · Jan 18
The Guardian - UK · Jan 18 Tariffs on Nato allies are wrong, Starmer tells Trump in Greenland crisis call UK prime minister holds phone call with US president as European leaders scramble to protect Danish territory
Evening Standard · Jan 18 Starmer tells Trump it is ‘wrong’ to apply tariffs to allies over Greenland Sir Keir also spoke to Danish prime minister Mette Frederiksen, European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen and Nato chief Mark Rutte.
The Independent UK · Jan 18 US-based activist agency says it has verified 3,766 deaths from Iran protests A U.S.-based activist agency reports at least 3,766 deaths during recent protests in Iran
The Conversation · Jan 18 Congress’ power has been diminishing for years, leaving Trump to act with impunity A year into US President Donald Trump’s second term, his record use of executive orders, impoundment of government spending, and military interventions in Venezuela and Iran have sparked criticisms from Democrats and even some Republicans. They say he is unconstitutionally sidelining Congress.
International Business Times UK · Jan 18 US Officials Say Pentagon Preparing to Deploy 1,500 Troops to Minnesota The Pentagon has ordered two units of 1,500 troops in Alaska to prepare for deployment to Minnesota amidst ongoing protests against ICE officers.
Latin Times · Jan 18 Federal Immigration Agents Involved in Violent Encounters Have Left at Least 4 People Dead Over the Past 6 Months In addition to fatal encounters, at least seven cases have been recorded in which people were wounded after being shot by immigration agents.
The Guardian - UK · Jan 18 Western alliance hangs in balance as Europe stiffens itself against Trump’s threats US demand to own Greenland leaves little scope for compromise, and forcing the issue would entail end of Nato
The Guardian - US · Jan 18 Trump exacts revenge on Bill Cassidy by backing possible Republican challenger Trump’s support of Letlow comes after Louisiana senator voted to convict president in second impeachment trial
The Independent UK · Jan 18 Who’s performing at Super Bowl 2026? From Green Day’s pre-game set to Bad Bunny’s halftime show Super Bowl LX will take place February 8 in California
The Independent UK · Jan 18 Trump is reportedly turning his attention to Canada and focusing on its ‘vulnerability’ Trump’s expansion of US influence now targets northern neighbor he previously labeled America’s ‘51st state’
Euronews · Jan 18 What is the EU's anti-coercion instrument, and how does it work? Calls grow for the EU to deploy its ultimate trade bazooka as Trump threatens fresh tariffs to force the sale of Greenland. The anti-coercion instrument would shut off access to the European single market, punishing US companies. It is powerful on paper, but untested in real life.