From FAFO to TACO – the terms that define Trump 2.0
Perhaps we should take the Kantian route and try to explain the world through terms. So here are some terms from the second Trump administration to try and decode what’s going on.
Day: January 20, 2026
‘I looked up and saw us crash’: Court hears Russian master’s account of deadly collision
Vladimir Motin is accused of the manslaughter of a crew member on Ernst Russ container ship
NATO curbs intelligence sharing with US over Greenland dispute
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Bessent says Greenland ownership is designed to prevent a war, not start one
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Tuesday said President Trump wants to acquire Greenland to “prevent a conflict,” rather than becoming involved in a full-blown war after a foreign incursion.
Kurdish-led forces pull out of camp for IS families during clashes in Syria
The withdrawal from al-Hol comes as Syrian government forces advance into the north-east, two days after a ceasefire agreement.
Spotlight on Africa: Uganda vote and Somaliland recognition roil East Africa
In this first episode of Spotlight on Africa for 2026, we look back at a very eventful first three weeks of January. We focus on the recent general elections in Uganda, Israel’s recognition of Somaliland, and how both could have implications for the e…
David Lynch would struggle to make films in social media landscape, say collaborators
Shorter attention spans would make it hard for director to tell ‘deeply connective’ stories, say colleagues on 80th birthdayA film-maker as unique as David Lynch would struggle to emerge in present-day Hollywood because of audiences’ shorter attention …
NDIS tool to determine support not tested on variety of disability types – including diverse autism, experts warn
Exclusive: Experts also alarmed I-CAN tool – a three-hour interview – may be conducted by people with no allied health backgroundGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe head of Australia’s peak body of psychologists and disabilit…
Can AI Generate New Ideas?
Whether AI is generating new ideas or not, it is already becoming a powerful tool when placed in the hands of smart and experienced scientists.
Four shark attacks in 48 hours leave Australian surfer Matt more afraid of local beaches than world’s biggest waves – The Guardian
Four shark attacks in 48 hours leave Australian surfer Matt more afraid of local beaches than world’s biggest waves The GuardianAfter Four Shark Attacks in 48 Hours, Australia Shuts Dozens of Beaches The New York TimesSurfer bitte…