Jesse Ventura calls Trump ‘a draft-dodging coward’ and hints at another run for Minnesota governor The former Minnesota governor slammed the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown in Minneapolis The Independent UK · Jan 9
Asian shares rise and US futures are flat after modest Wall Street moves Asian shares have mostly advanced after mixed moves on Wall Street, where President Donald Trump's talk of raising defense spending spurred a rally in military-related shares The Independent UK · Jan 9
Filipino Catholics express outrage over corruption scandal during massive religious procession A massive crowd of mostly barefoot Filipino Catholics is joining an annual procession of a centuries-old statue of Jesus Christ in the Philippine capital, with some using the gathering to express outrage over a corruption scandal involving influential legislators The Independent UK · Jan 9
Trump to meet with Venezuela's Machado, says it'd be an "honor" to accept her Nobel Trump told Fox News she'll visit the U.S. to meet with him next week. Axios · Jan 9
Morality, military might and a sense of mischief: key takeaways from Trump’s New York Times interview Trump sounds off on Venezuela’s future, Taiwan’s security and his aims for Greenland, days after operation to seize Nicolás Maduro The Guardian - AU · Jan 9
US border patrol agents shoot two people in Portland Police say pair are in hospital but condition not known, as mayor urges ICE to pause operations The Guardian - US · Jan 9
Princess of Wales celebrates her 44th birthday after surprising NHS staff at London hospital Kate’s birthday comes days before the first anniversary of her announcement that she was in remission from cancer Evening Standard · Jan 9
Kate celebrates her 44th birthday the day after surprising NHS staff The princess visited Charing Cross Hospital in west London with William on Thursday for their first public engagement of 2026. The Independent UK · Jan 9
Minnesota shooting videos challenge administration narrative, policing experts question tactics Federal officials say an immigration officer acted in self-defense when he shot through the window of a car, killing the driver, Renee Good, a 37-year-old mother of three in Minneapolis The Independent UK · Jan 9
Trump news at a glance: president says his morality is ‘the only thing that can stop me’ President gives interview to New York Times as tensions mount at home and abroad over his federal and military actions The Guardian - US · Jan 9
An Argentine court offers hope for Venezuelans seeking justice for abuses under Maduro Venezuela’s sudden release of detainees Thursday brought relief and guarded optimism to a country consumed by uncertainty The Independent UK · Jan 9
Democrats threaten to withhold funding after ICE killing in Minneapolis Lawmakers issue warning about homeland security budget after shooting death by federal agent of Renee Nicole Good The Guardian - US · Jan 9
Trump’s $400M ballroom will be as high as the White House itself, architect reveals Shalom Baranes also discussed more additions the administration might make to the White House The Independent UK · Jan 9
Alleged Photos of ICE Agent Who Shot Renee Nicole Good Circulates Online Viral photos claiming to identify ICE agent Jonathan Ross are circulating online as the public demands accountability for the fatal shooting of Renee Nicole Good in Minneapolis. International Business Times UK · Jan 9
Axios · Jan 9 Trump-picked prosecutor disqualified from investigating NY AG Letitia James, judge rules All subpoenas that Sarcone has issued must be "quashed," the federal judge ruled today.
Axios · Jan 9 Over a dozen Republicans break with Trump, back Democratic bill to extend ACA subsidies For Republican lawmakers, breaking with Trump is becoming less taboo.
The Independent UK · Jan 9 UK faces ‘£28bn defence funding shortfall’, top military chief warns Starmer The news of a reported shortfall comes as the UK this week pledged to put troops on the ground in Ukraine in the event of a ceasefire
International Business Times UK · Jan 8 Who Is Jonathan Ross? ICE Officer Who Shot Renee Nicole Good Identified Federal agent Jonathan Ross has been identified as the officer who fatally shot Renee Nicole Good in Minneapolis, sparking intense legal and political debates over accountability.
Latin Times · Jan 8 Macron Accuses Washington of 'Neocolonial Aggression', Says U.S. Is Destroying World Order French President Emmanuel Macron accused the United States of drifting away from allies and international norms, warning that a form of "neocolonial aggressiveness" is increasingly shaping relations between major powers.
International Business Times UK · Jan 8 Why Trump Won't Save Diddy: President Cites 'Hostile' History While Rejecting Rapper's Pardon Bid President Trump confirms he will not pardon Sean 'Diddy' Combs, citing a 'hostile' past relationship and rejecting the rapper's written plea for clemency regarding his 50-year sentence.
The Independent UK · Jan 8 Tulsi Gabbard booted from Venezuela plans with aides joking DNI stands for ‘do not invite’ — but Vance denies report National intelligence director spent years elevating an anti-interventionist agenda before joining Trump administration
The Independent UK · Jan 8 The aftermath of the fatal shooting of Renee Good by an ICE agent in photos Protesters confronted federal officers in Minneapolis on Thursday, a day after 37-year-old Renee Good was fatally shot by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent. The shooting intensified tensions amid the Trump administration’s deployment of thousands of officers to Minnesota for an immigration crackdown.
We Got This Covered · Jan 8 ‘You have a right to flee’: Ron DeSantis own words used against him as he claims it’s OK to run someone over Ron DeSantis thinks it's fine to run people over if they surround your car.
The Independent UK · Jan 8 Trump plots six-figure offers to Greenlanders to convince them to join the US, report says Trump and his allies have argued that the U.S. should acquire Greenland for national security purposes
Reason · Jan 8 Trump's Proposed Ban on Institutional Investors Owning Single-Family Homes Would Make No One Better Off While owning a very small percentage of single-family homes, large investors provide renters with more options and increase home construction rates.