Mike Pence joins growing number of Republicans opposing Trump over Greenland
Former VP and other GOP officials warn against president’s threats that risk ‘fracturing’ NATO alliances
Day: January 18, 2026
Presidential elections in Portugal could bring another victory for populists in Europe
A record number of 11 candidates are running in Sunday’s presidential elections in Portugal, with a populist leader set to bring another political breakthrough to Europe’s rising far-right parties.
Trump’s new tariffs on NATO allies cause crack in GOP
The US president has imposed 10% levies on imports from key allies after they sent troops to Greenland amid his push to annex the island
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Chilean president declares state of catastrophe as wildfires kill at least 15
Fires blaze through 8,500 hectares, forcing 50,000 people to evacuate as firefighters struggle to extinguish flamesWildfires raging across central and southern Chile have killed at least 15 people, scorched thousands of hectares of forest and destroyed…
EU to hold emergency leaders’ summit over Trump’s Greenland threats – politico.eu
EU to hold emergency leaders’ summit over Trump’s Greenland threats politico.euHere’s what could happen to the economy if the US and EU break up over Trump’s tariff threat | CNN Business CNNTrump’s Ultimatum to Europe T…
At least 39 dead & 150 injured after two high-speed trains crash in Spain leaving victims trapped in ‘mangled mess’
AT least 39 people have been killed in a horror high-speed train crash in Spain, with 15 people fighting for their lives in hospital – as emergency services search through the “mass of twisted iron” for bodies. The tail end of a train travelling from M…
Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’ proposal met with skepticism, caution amid shaky Gaza ceasefire
The two-year war in Gaza between Israel and Hamas eased with a ceasefire three months ago, but there has been neither peace nor reconstruction. Phase 2 promises progress, but the peace process itself is becoming increasingly controversial.
Sri Lanka unveils a rare purple star sapphire claimed to be the biggest of its kind
A Purple Star Sapphire weighing 3,563 carats which is claimed to be the world’s biggest of its kind was unveiled on Saturday in the Sri Lankan capital by the owners, who are ready to sell the precious stone which is estimated to be worth at least $300 …
Canada weighs sending soldiers to Greenland as show of NATO solidarity with Denmark
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IShowSpeed reveals himself as AFCON final mascot during Morocco vs Senegal
During the AFCON 2025 final, internet personality IShowSpeed surprised tens of thousands of fans by revealing himself as the tournament mascot, “Assad.” This unexpected moment, captured and shared widely on social media, turned the match into a viral s…