Trump news at a glance: European leaders condemn threat of tariffs over Greenland French president says ‘no amount of intimidation’ will make EU change course on Greenland The Guardian - US · Jan 18
Legal experts blast Trump’s DOJ probe of Tim Walz and Jacob Frey as ‘total garbage’ while allies rally around Minnesota leaders Former prosecutors say DOJ has ‘lost its mind’ after alleging Minnesota leaders obstructed law enforcement in recent surge The Independent UK · Jan 18
A new semiconductor tariff is here. But the newest tariff may actually be GOOD news for American photographers A new 25% tariff on imported semiconductors is now in effect, but the import tax does not affect consumer electronics as originally threatened Digital Camera World · Jan 18
Starmer and European leaders angry at Trump plan to apply tariffs over Greenland Donald Trump’s move also prompted criticism across the board from UK politicians who fear for their impact on the economy. Evening Standard · Jan 18
Thousands gather in San Francisco to celebrate Grateful Dead guitarist Bob Weir’s life Joan Baez and John Mayer spoke on a makeshift stage in front of the Bill Graham Civic Auditorium after four Buddhist monks opened the event with a prayer The Independent UK · Jan 18
Trump's Ego Hit Hard by Nicolas Maduro Copying His Dance Moves, Mocking Him, Biographer Claims Trump biographer claims Maduro's mocking dance moves sparked arrest drama—White House dismisses story as fabrication. International Business Times UK · Jan 18
Gray wolf is latest victim of Trump’s retaliation campaign, Colorado says Democrats say the Trump administration is mounting a politically motivated campaign against the state over 2020 election The Independent UK · Jan 17
Pardoned Jan 6 rioter chased from pro-ICE rally in Minneapolis after blasting ‘Ice, Ice Baby’ and threats to burn Quran Counter protesters outnumber Jake Lang’s ‘CRUSADER MARCH’ and toss water balloons and snowballs The Independent UK · Jan 17
‘What an unfortunate day to have ears’ Donald Trump calls Laura Loomer ‘honey,’ tells everyone ‘she can be a little nasty’ "Grampy" took it too far this time. We Got This Covered · Jan 17
How to Abolish ICE Recent events in Minnesota bolster the already strong case for abolishing ICE - and for the plan of doing so by transferring its funds to ordinary state and local police. Reason · Jan 17
Celebrity enclave bans 72-hour spring break party after series of incidents Santa Barbara County officials issue 72-hour ban against Deltopia, which saw riots and dozens of arrests in 2014 The Independent UK · Jan 17
Keir Starmer says Donald Trump’s threat to impose tariffs over Greenland is ‘completely wrong’ US president accuses several countries of playing ‘a dangerous game’ The Independent UK · Jan 17
Trump Pardons Portable Toilet Executive Who Illegally Dumped Raw Sewage Across California Cities Trump pardoned Arie Eric De Jong III, who pleaded guilty in 2017 to illegally dumping sewage across Southern California, sparking ridicule from critics International Business Times UK · Jan 17
"Gaza is our show": U.S. pushes its plan over Netanyahu's objections "If he wants us to deal with Gaza, it will have to be our way." Axios · Jan 17
Euronews · Jan 17 European Film Awards 2026: 'Sentimental Value' sweeps the board Joachim Trier's 'Sentimental Value' has pulled off a clean sweep, winning a total of six awards, including Best European Film, Best Director and both acting awards. Elsewhere, Oliver Laxe's Sirat picked up five awards during a politically charged evening in Berlin.
Fortune · Jan 17 Just when Wall Street and Corporate America were looking forward to a year without trade fears, the 'Tariff King' strikes again Trump announced tariffs on eight NATO allies and said earlier in the week that countries that do business with Iran would be hit with a 25% duty.
Axios · Jan 17 Political potty mouths: How cursing became common in politics American politics has gotten dirty — and so have officials' mouths.
Evening Standard · Jan 17 Starmer condemns Trump’s threat of UK tariffs over Greenland The prime minister said he would be ‘pursuing’ the matter ‘directly’ with the US
The Guardian - US · Jan 17 Man accused of aiming laser at Trump helicopter acquitted in 35 minutes Swift verdict of not guilty in case of Jacob Winkler another high-profile defeat for Jeanine Pirro, US attorney for DC
Euronews · Jan 17 EU vows coordinated response to Trump's tariffs threat over Greenland sale European leaders vowed to stay united as President Trump threatened to impose fresh tariffs until Denmark agrees to sell Greenland in an unprecedented escalation. Von der Leyen says EU will uphold its sovereignty.
AAP · Jan 17 Study debunks Trump administration call on paracetamol Australian medical specialists have welcomed a study backing the use of paracetamol during pregnancy and debunking a Trump administration call.
The Guardian - UK · Jan 17 Macron: ‘No amount of intimidation’ will change EU nations’ course on Greenland French president calls tariff threats ‘unacceptable’, while Sweden’s Ulf Kristersson warns EU will not be ‘blackmailed’ by US
International Business Times UK · Jan 17 Trump Greenland Annexation Sparks WW3 Warnings from Poland as Russia Threatens Nuclear Armageddon Polish PM Donald Tusk warns NATO member seizing Greenland would trigger end of world, whilst Russian senator Dmitry Rogozin claims annexation could spark nuclear war
Axios · Jan 17 Trump adviser LaCivita and The Daily Beast settle defamation suit LaCivita's lawsuit was one of several that figures in Trump's orbit brought against news organizations in the wake of the 2024 election.
Euronews · Jan 17 Thousands protest in Nuuk against Trump’s plan to annex Greenland Thousands of people rallied in Greenland’s capital Nuuk to oppose US President Donald Trump’s plans to annex the Danish autonomous territory.