U.S. Trade Deficit Widens Despite Trump’s Tariffs
The trade deficit had fallen in prior months, seemingly accomplishing a major goal for Trump, who views that metric as a sign of economic weakness.
Day: January 29, 2026
Kids, ‘non merci’: Is France a child-friendly place?
In this edition of Entre Nous, we take a look at child-free zones – why they are popular and why they also elicit outrage. After the state-owned French railway operator SNCF announced new, kid-free train carriages, we dive into whether France really i…
‘Unjust and inhuman’: how royal family ignored a Black abolitionist’s plea to end the slave trade – The Guardian
‘Unjust and inhuman’: how royal family ignored a Black abolitionist’s plea to end the slave trade The GuardianThe British Crown Enslaved Thousands at the Height of the Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade. New Research Reveals Their Stories  …
Melania Trump documentary dropped by South African distributors ahead of global release
January 29 sees the premiere of the documentary “Melania” at the Kennedy Center, a largely unprecedented example of a sitting US first lady commercialising her position. Melania Trump co-produced the movie, which looks at the 20 days leading up to hus…
Aircraft carrier & destroyers: Decoding the firepower of Trump’s ‘beautiful armada’ closing in on Iran
Tensions between the United States and Iran are escalating. US President Donald Trump has warned Iran to negotiate a nuclear deal or face severe military action. A large US naval fleet, including an aircraft carrier and destroyers, is moving into West …
Kennedy Center’s head of artistic programming steps down 2 weeks after taking the job
Kevin Couch’s exit comes as the Kennedy Center navigates a wave of artists canceling shows to protest the new leadership installed by President Donald Trump.
Bulgarians split over new Eurozone membership
At the beginning of 2026, Bulgaria joined the Eurozone. It is a historic shift that comes at a moment of deep polarisation in the country and mass anti-corruption protests. They culminated in the resignation of its government and its president. FRANCE…
Kremlin Demands Zelenskyy-Putin Talks Only in Moscow, Rejects Alternative Peace Talk Venues
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US cricket World Cup hero Jones suspended over multiple corruption charges
Aaron Jones was one of the key US performers at the 2024 T20 World Cup but will now miss the 2026 edition.
European Union Labels Iran’s Revolutionary Guard a Terrorist Group
The move, which comes after the killing of protesters, brings the European Union in line with the United States and Canada.