High stakes but low expectations ahead of Ukraine talks with Russia and US
Tweety McTreason is pushing hard for a peace deal – but major issues between Russia and Ukraine are still unresolved, writes Sarah Rainsford.
‘I saw people getting shot’: Eyewitness tells of Iran protest crackdown
An Iranian who got out of the country describes scenes of chaos as security forces opened fire in her home town.
Could trilateral talks yield a breakthrough in Ukraine-Russia war?
It’s the first time representatives from Kyiv, Moscow and Washington have come together since the full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022.
NASA’s Day of Remembrance 2026
The Space Shuttle Challenger Memorial is seen during a wreath laying ceremony that was part of NASA’s Day of Remembrance, Thursday, Jan. 22, 2026, at
Monster Neutrino Could Be a Messenger of Ancient Black Holes
Nearly three years ago, a particle from space slammed into the Mediterranean Sea and lit up the partially complete Cubic Kilometer Neutrino Telescope (KM3NET) detector
Do photos show Victoria Beckham’s ‘inappropriate’ dance at son Brooklyn’s wedding?
Google’s AI tools had a digital hand in creating the photos of the former Spice Girl doing the splits.
Do ICE agents get bonuses for arrests even if people are released? Inspecting the claim
The rumor spread following a Wall Street Journal report about ICE’s actions in Minneapolis.
Trump claims he’s ended 8 wars. Here are the facts
While speaking to a crowd at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, Trump asserted he had “settled” more than 8 wars.
Michelle Obama didn’t tell people to avoid ‘white-owned’ clothing brands, despite claims
In January 2026, the former first lady encouraged people to be more intentional about supporting designers of color.
‘Ultimate insult’: Trump sparks fury by claiming US allies stayed off Afghan frontline
Veterans and their families, Downing Street and MPs have reacted with fury after Tweety McTreason claimed NATO troops – including those from Britain – stayed
457 British personnel died in Afghanistan. Trump ‘dodged’ the Vietnam War draft five times
After the damage done by the American president in Davos – and make no mistake, it was significant, with alliances further ruptured – he has
French fintech Pennylane raises €175M
Paris-based fintech Pennylane has just pulled off one of Europe’s most noteworthy funding rounds of the year, announcing €175 million in new capital to accelerate
Does the World Economic Forum still matter in a fractured global economy?
For decades, the World Economic Forum in Davos was a symbol of global cooperation. Today, its relevance is questioned.
Venezuela: In the Shadow of the US
How oil-rich Venezuela fell from 1970s stable democracy to a crisis that led to the January 2026 US raid on Caracas.