The joint venture is linked to a Japanese deal that highlights a strong appetite to invest in big bulkers
Latest news bulletin | January 20th, 2026 – Midday
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this January 20th, 2026 – latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
What is the UK’s Chagos Islands deal and why has Trump labelled it ‘great stupidity’?
The US president has appeared to change his view on the deal
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen presser
Watch European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen’s presser at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland.
OPINION: This is a 1938 moment for Europe, but the war will be a trade war
European leaders sending their troops to Greenland has – writes political columnist John Lichfield – called Donald Trump’s bluff when it comes to military conflict. Instead the continent faces the prospect of a long and brutal trade war.
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The Northern Lights Have Inspired Humans for Thousands of Years
The aurora borealis has animated myths, art, poetry and music for thousands of years. Here are some examples.
The Bright Side: Geomagnetic storm to bring northern lights to parts of US
A major solar storm began hitting Earth on Monday and could cause disruptions to power grids and satellite networks, as well as produce impressive aurora borealis, US weather authorities warned.
Russia targets Ukrainian power grid in overnight attack
Ukraine is enduring one of its coldest winters for years, with temperatures in Kyiv falling to -20C.
Brutal snowstorm sparks enormous 100-CAR PILE-UP on major highway with trucks jack-knifed & cars sent careering off road
A BRUTAL snowstorm has caused chaos on a major highway as 100 cars pile up in a massive traffic smash. Trucks jack-knifed and cars careered off the road as snow blanketed Michigan state. The horror pile-up, just southwest of Grand Rapids on Interstate …
How George Orwell’s 1984 predicted the global power struggles happening now
Is art replicating life when it comes to Orwell’s most influential novel? Emrah Atasoy and Jeffrey Wasserstrom investigate