End of western alliance means UK must be bolder, says Chatham House director Bronwen Maddox says Trump’s rejection of international law leaves UK and Europe facing huge dilemma The Guardian - UK · Jan 13
Scott Adams, Dilbert creator who went from cubicle wars to culture wars, posts open letter to time with his death at 68 "If you are reading this, things did not go well for me," Adams' X account said on Jan. 13. The cartoonist had documented his illness for many months. Fortune · Jan 13
EPA proposes limiting power of states and tribes to block major projects over water concerns The Environmental Protection Agency is proposing limiting the power of states some authorized Indian tribes under the Clean Water Act to block major projects like natural gas pipelines The Independent UK · Jan 13
A long, dire history of US interference in Iran Letters: Raza Griffiths says the US should give up its act as the world’s policeman; plus letters from Bryn Hughes and Maged Karim The Guardian - UK · Jan 13
Don’t forget Marti Caine’s place in comedy history Brief letters: Victoria Wood documentary | Donald Trump’s limits | Gravedigging | Where the north begins The Guardian - UK · Jan 13
East coast could soon get rolling blackouts during summer because data centers have pushed electric grid to the limit PJM, which services nearly 70 million Americans, could be forced to trigger blackouts during periods of high demand The Independent UK · Jan 13
Jeanine Pirro tries to soften her investigation into fed chair Jerome Powell District of Columbia U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro says subpoenas to the Fed were needed because the central bank ignored a previous request for information The Independent UK · Jan 13
Bolton Slams Trump's Venezuela Approach: 'He Loves the Dictatorship, Just Not the Dictator' Former U.S. national security adviser John Bolton has sharply criticized President Donald Trump's approach to Venezuela in an New York Times op-ed, arguing that Washington has removed Nicolás Maduro without carrying out a genuine transition away from authoritarian rule. Latin Times · Jan 13
Bill and Hillary Clinton refuse to testify in House Epstein investigation James Comer said he would move to hold former US president in contempt for not appearing for testimony The Guardian - US · Jan 13
The 6 Ways Trump Tried To Control the Economy Last Week From defense contracting and mortgage finance to credit, housing, and monetary policy, Trump is leaning heavily on command-and-control economics. Reason · Jan 13
Donald Trump says white Americans were the real victims of Civil Rights era protections So, the president says Civil RIghts are unfair. We Got This Covered · Jan 13
Will Japan build nuclear weapons? Why China’s concerns are unfounded, for now Tensions are growing in east Asia. The threat of a Chinese attack on Taiwan persists and, in recent weeks, North Korea has been testing its long-range missile capabilities. Russia’s reorientation of ties from Europe towards Asia is also accelerating and the America First rhetoric of Donald Trump is raising questions… The Conversation · Jan 13
Iran protester Erfan Soltani 'to be executed tomorrow' amid brutal crackdown by regime in Tehran Human rights organisations say 26-year-old clothes shop owner will be hanged for protesting Evening Standard · Jan 13
Trump’s attacks on the Federal Reserve risk fuelling US inflation and ending dollar dominance US president Donald Trump’s attacks on the chairman of the Federal Reserve, Jerome Powell, are yet another signal of a new era of economic policymaking and governance. The Conversation · Jan 13
The Guardian - US · Jan 13 JP Morgan boss says Trump attacks on Federal Reserve could push up inflation Jamie Dimon says pressure on chair Jerome Powell could ultimately increase interest rates
Evening Standard · Jan 13 US invasion would be an attack on all Nato allies, says Greenland minister Naaja Nathanielsen said that Greenland felt ‘betrayed’ by US President Donald Trump, who has continued to push for the annexation of the territory.
GOBankingRates · Jan 13 What Trump’s Dispute with the Federal Reserve Means for Interest Rates (and You) Trump’s dispute with the Federal Reserve could impact interest rates and your finances. Learn what’s driving the clash and what it means for you.
International Business Times UK · Jan 13 Greenland's Leader Issues Defiant Message To Donald Trump Over Plans To Annex The Island Greenland's PM defies Trump, declaring 'We choose Denmark over the US.'
Latin Times · Jan 13 Venezuela Reopens Oil Wells as Crude Exports Resume Under Tight U.S. Oversight Venezuela has begun reopening oil wells that were shut during a strict U.S. embargo as crude exports resumed this week under close U.S. oversight, according to a new report.
The Independent UK · Jan 13 What to know about the Muslim Brotherhood after the US terrorist designation The Trump administration has designated the Lebanese, Jordanian and Egyptian chapters of the Muslim Brotherhood as terrorist organizations
The Independent UK · Jan 13 Tearful state senator resigns amid claims of inappropriate behavior The Republican had served for just a year in the Nebraska Legislature
Roll Call · Jan 13 Trump defiant on economy in Michigan remarks amid growing voter angst President Trump used a visit to Michigan to declare that an "economic boon" was underway as voter concerns about high prices grow.
Evening Standard · Jan 13 Stocks slip as Whitbread tops FTSE 100 The World Bank has raised its global growth forecast by 0.2 percentage points for 2026.
The Guardian - US · Jan 13 ‘A very tough moment’: how Trump has put museums in jeopardy A study has shown the devastating impact of arts funding cuts on institutions across America and many within the industry are concerned for what’s next
The Independent UK · Jan 13 Canadians are holding the line on sweeping ban on U.S. booze Sales of U.S. wine to northern neighbor have slumped 91 percent since 2024 as locals refuse to back down on boycott rebuking President Donald Trump over tariff aggressions