What are Trump’s real options for gaining control of Greenland? The White House has said using the US military is always an option, but few analysts believe it a likely one The Guardian - UK · Jan 7
Bulletin world briefing: Trump ‘discussing buying’ Greenland and protests erupt in Iran Here are five of the biggest stories from around the world today Trump ‘actively discussing’ buying Greenland after not ruling out military action Protests erupt in Iran as at least 36 die and over 1,200 are detained Violence predicted in Venezuela after US invasion French film star to be laid… The Independent UK · Jan 7
Trump’s new world order: inside the 9 January Guardian Weekly The repercussions of Washington’s intervention in Venezuela. Plus: the films to look out for in 2026 The Guardian - UK · Jan 7
'A lot of work to do': expats weigh return to Venezuela Venezuelans in Australia are considering their future as they seek to rebuild their nation, hoping the removal of its leader will open the door to democracy. AAP · Jan 7
Trump is ‘dictating’ policy to interim leadership of Venezuela after Maduro capture Venezuela’s interim president maintains she is in charge of the government in Caracas The Independent UK · Jan 7
Democrats decry Venezuela attack as Republicans defend Trump after Senate briefing Top Trump officials brief 100 US senators on weekend raid while defending military operation and US president The Guardian - US · Jan 7
Nigel Farage Slams 'Discredited' BBC Over Question Time 'Audience Plant' Selection Row Reform UK leader Nigel Farage declares the BBC 'discredited' after a vocal Question Time audience member who attacked his party was revealed to be a Plaid Cymru council candidate. International Business Times UK · Jan 7
Putin branded the ‘Anti-Christ’ by church leaders after claiming Ukraine war is ‘holy mission’ ‘A devilish, demonic way of using the word of God,’ religious figures said after the Russian president’s address The Independent UK · Jan 7
Jenny McCarthy issues scathing four-word response when asked if she’d return to The View McCarthy appeared on the daytime talk show as a co-host for one year The Independent UK · Jan 7
Oil blockades, a two week chase and ‘outright piracy’: All we know about blacklisted supertanker seized by US The Marinera, registered under a Russian flag, is the third sanctioned tanker the US has seized in recent weeks, Alex Croft reports The Independent UK · Jan 7
Could This State Senate Runoff Be a Tipping Point for Tarrant County? The special election in Senate District 9 pits “people power” against mountains of conservative cash and the rising influence of Christian nationalism. Texas Observer · Jan 7
Trisha Paytas Set To Swap YouTube For Politics With 2026 Congressional Run In California Influencer Trisha Paytas has revealed she is considering a 2026 run for the US House of Representatives in California, initiating exploratory steps to meet filing requirements amid her evolving public profile. International Business Times UK · Jan 7
A Recent Book Shows Why Invading Greenland Would Be a Dumb Idea Polar War demonstrates how difficult it is for armies to operate in the high north—and just how far America is behind Europe in Arctic warfare. Reason · Jan 7
Portland to remove 100 people from its tiny-house village because they have stayed in the transitional housing too long Many homeless people have outstayed the 120-day limit for using the half-way housing, city’s mayor says The Independent UK · Jan 7
Fortune · Jan 7 Venezuela rumored to hold $60B Bitcoin ‘shadow reserve’ If true, the claim could significantly reshape the global bitcoin market.
The Guardian - UK · Jan 7 US attack on Venezuela will decide direction of South America’s vast mineral wealth Outcome of aggression will determine whether rare earths and other resources drive energy transition – or strengthen US military power and oil interests
Fortune · Jan 7 Jamie Dimon's bombshell on proxy advisory delivers a body blow to the firms he called 'incompetent' In a break that shapes the architecture of shareholder power, JPMorgan Asset Management severed all ties this week with ISS and Glass Lewis.
Evening Standard · Jan 7 FTSE 100 retreats amid weak metal and oil prices The FTSE 100 index closed down 74.52 points, 0.7%, at 10,048.21.
The Guardian - UK · Jan 7 Desperate for attention, Nige holds marathon presser and skips PMQs Reform leader warns of the terrors of London alongside his mayoral candidate and swaps Commons for radio slot
The Conversation · Jan 7 Iran protests have put the country’s political system on trial Protests that began in late December over rising prices and a collapsing currency have now spread to most of Iran’s 31 provinces, with demonstrators taking aim at the country’s rulers. The demonstrations signal a deep challenge to a political order that many Iranians see as incapable of delivering stability, dignity…
The Conversation · Jan 7 US action against Greenland would undermine Nato, but now is not the time to panic Shortly after the US military operation to capture Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro on January 3, US president Donald Trump restated his claim to Greenland. The White House sees Greenland, which is part of the kingdom of Denmark, as crucial for national security and is reportedly considering a range of options…
The Independent UK · Jan 7 Tulsi Gabbard goes missing from TV spots as Trump officials boast about president’s Venezuela attacks Director of National Intelligence reportedly not part of planning for raid on Caracas to capture Nicolas Maduro and has not been seen on conservative media since
We Got This Covered · Jan 7 ICE unleashes massive immigration sweep as 2,000 federal agents flood Minneapolis in biggest operation yet The federal agents will reportedly be targeting "fraud suspects."
The Independent UK · Jan 7 Toddler left paralyzed from flu-related disorder as mother warns other parents over vaccinations Sara Lopez developed transverse myelitis, which disrupts the messages sent from the spinal cord to the rest of the body
Euronews · Jan 7 How Ukraine is shaping the European response to Trump's Greenland threats As Europeans seek to defend Greenland against Donald Trump's annexation threats, the fear of losing US support for ending Russia's war on Ukraine makes for a delicate balancing act.