Donald Trump falls asleep during yet another White House meeting. But this time, it was ‘lucky’ The only time America is glad Trump was asleep. We Got This Covered · Jan 16
Freddie Mercury’s alleged secret daughter dies aged 48 after cancer battle A woman believed to be Freddie Mercury’s secret daughter has died at the age of 48 after a long battle with cancer, her family has confirmed. The Fashion Central · Jan 16
Madison Keys pictures herself as a champion again at the Australian Open Madison Keys plans to go quietly into the player tunnel at Rod Laver Arena before the season-opening major to take a photo of her name among the Australian Open champions and send it home to her mom The Independent UK · Jan 16
Taiwan says it has secured the ‘best tariff deal’ of any country with a US trade surplus China slammed the agreement for carrying ‘sovereign connotations’ The Independent UK · Jan 16
Nearly one in three Canadians believe the U.S may try to invade them, new poll finds One expert said it ‘doesn’t take much’ to worsen Canadian views of the U.S. government after Trump threatened to take the country over The Independent UK · Jan 16
Iran journalist breaks down in tears as she reads out names of those killed in protests at UN meeting Iranian journalist Masih Alinejad broke down in tears at the United Nations on Thursday (15 January) as she read out the names of people she said were killed during protests in Iran. The Independent UK · Jan 16
At a war-ravaged sports center in Ukraine, the hope for Olympic glory persists Ukraine’s historic Chernihiv biathlon and cross-country training center, which produced the country’s first Olympic medalist, remains in ruins after Russia’s 2022 invasion The Independent UK · Jan 16
Who Is María Corina Machado? The Venezuelan Leader Who Gave Trump Her Nobel Medal María Corina Machado sparked global debate after presenting her Nobel Peace Prize medal to Donald Trump, highlighting how political symbolism can eclipse formal diplomacy amid Venezuela's ongoing crisis. International Business Times UK · Jan 16
US-Denmark spat over Greenland 'not the end' of NATO, says Latvian defence minister In an interview Euronews' flagship show Europe Today, Latvian Defence Minister Andris Sprūds sought to dispel concerns the NATO military alliance is in crisis over Greenland, saying he would "not over-dramatise" the situation. Euronews · Jan 16
Can You Share a Nobel Peace Prize? María Corina Machado's Trump Gesture, Explained After Venezuelan Nobel laureate María Corina Machado presented her Nobel Peace Prize medal to Donald Trump during a January 2026 White House meeting, questions surged over whether the prize could be shared or transferred. International Business Times UK · Jan 16
US-Greenland negotiations have hit a wall. Here are three ways the crisis could end A “fundamental disagreement” persists. This was the only concrete outcome of the meeting at the White House between US, Danish and Greenlandic officials on January 14, as each side maintained its original position on Greenland’s sovereignty. The Trump Administration argued that the US has to take direct control of the… The Conversation · Jan 16
Trump boasts about his ‘power’ in front of Florida Panthers President Trump jokingly flaunted his “power’” at the honouring ceremony for the Florida Panthers at the White House on Thursday (15 January). They were celebrating the franchise's second Stanley Cup title. The Independent UK · Jan 16
Ford CEO Jim Farley says the White House will ‘always answer the phone,’ but needs Trump to do more to curtail China’s threat to America's autos President Donald Trump paid a visit to Ford’s Michigan factory this week to spotlight U.S. manufacturing. Fortune · Jan 16
The facts on the vaccines the CDC no longer recommends for all kids FactCheck.org takes a look at the six childhood vaccines that the CDC no longer recommends for all children. Roll Call · Jan 16
The Independent UK · Jan 16 The single puff of a cigarette that transformed a woman in Canada into Iran’s symbol of resistance The cigarette smoke seen by millions
Euronews · Jan 16 Newsletter: Inside the EU’s proposal for fresh sanctions on Iran Also in this newsletter: Brussels insists it will work with the US on Arctic security despite Trump's threat to grab Greenland, and two dozen humanitarian workers are cleared of human trafficking charges in a symbolic case in Greece.
Euronews · Jan 16 Venezuela’s Machado presents Trump with her Nobel Peace Prize during White House meeting Trump confirmed on social media that Machado had left the medal for him to keep, saying it was an honour to meet her.
The Guardian - UK · Jan 16 Trump’s anti-climate agenda won’t just hurt the planet, but American incomes too In this week’s newsletter: US earnings would be 12% higher without the climate crisis, a study reveals – and the hotter the world gets, the greater the economic losses
The Guardian - UK · Jan 16 Friday briefing: How the Robert Jenrick saga exposes a hollowed out Tory party In today’s newsletter: A sudden dismissal appears to have forced the hand of the most senior Tory to join the ranks of Reform so far
Evening Standard · Jan 16 Venezuelan Nobel Peace Prize winner Maria Corina Machado gives her medal to Donald Trump In a social media post, Trump wrote: ‘Maria presented me with her Nobel Peace Prize for the work I have done. Such a wonderful gesture of mutual respect. Thank you Maria!’
The Fashion Central · Jan 16 Pro wrestling legend Jim Cornette makes a huge donation to suspended worker who heckled U.S. President Trump in public “If anyone knows TJ Sabula I have a thank-you, a handshake and a check for $5,000 ready for him”: Wrestling legend Jim Cornette backs Ford worker after Trump clash
International Business Times UK · Jan 16 Did Trump Suffer A Secret Stroke? This Medical Expert Thinks So Medical claims of a hidden stroke raise questions over Donald Trump's health, while the White House strongly denies any undisclosed health issue.
The Guardian - UK · Jan 16 Trump-linked figures lead talks on $200m European pipeline contract Exclusive: Jesse Binnall and Joe Flynn, who campaigned to overturn 2020 election, seek to win Bosnia deal for little-known US firm
The Guardian - UK · Jan 16 Say what you will about Trump, but unlike Starmer he knows his own power – and how to use it The right is unafraid to show its might on the world stage – meanwhile the PM is tinkering with potholes, says Guardian columnist Aditya Chakrabortty
The Independent UK · Jan 16 Asian shares are mixed and US futures edge higher after Wall Street steadies Shares are trading mixed in Asia after Wall Street broke a two-day losing streak, edging back toward record levels