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Sunday, Jan 18th, 2026 -
European nations warn of 'dangerous downward spiral' after Trump threatens tariffs over Greenland U.S. President Donald Trump appeared to indicate that he was using the tariffs as leverage to force talks with Denmark and other European countries over the status of Greenland, a semiautonomous territory of NATO ally Denmark that he regards as critical to U.S. national security. Several countries sent troops to ...
Source: cbc.ca
Sunday, Jan 18th, 2026 -
DAMASCUS — After weeks of on-and-off clashes, the Syrian government and a Kurdish-led militia agreed on Sunday to an immediate cease-fire and to merge the militia fully into the national military forces, according to the state media and a Kurdish official. The Syrian government will also take over much of a semiautonomous region that has long been under Kurdish control, according to a 14-point agreement. It ...
Source: bostonglobe.com
Sunday, Jan 18th, 2026 -
Stay up to date with notifications from The Independent Notifications can be managed in browser preferences. Swipe for next article Benjamin Netanyahu rejected terms of the board after its first members were announced Countries on Donald Trump 's "Board of Peace" for Gaza will be asked to contribute $1bn to keep their membership for more than three years, according to reports. "Each Member State shall serve a ...
Source: independent.co.uk
Sunday, Jan 18th, 2026 -
NASA's Artemis II Moon Rocket Reaches Launch Pad — What Happens Next --:-- / --:-- This voice experience is generated by AI. NASA's historic Artemis 2 mission reached its launch site at Kennedy Space Center's Launch Pad 39B in Florida on Saturday, Jan. 17, marking a significant milestone in preparations for the first crewed mission to the moon in over half a century. NASA Artemis 2 Mission: Launch Pad ...
Source: forbes.com
Sunday, Jan 18th, 2026 -
FOXBOROUGH — Instant analysis from the 28-16 win over the Texans: ▪ The Patriots heard all week in the media about the greatness of the Texans' No. 1-ranked defense and how it would be their toughest challenge of the season. The Patriots' defense had a statement of its own to make Sunday. The Patriots did indeed struggle on offense, and Drake Maye had his sloppiest performance of the season in a ...
Source: bostonglobe.com
Sunday, Jan 18th, 2026 -
Heavy snowfall has led to fatalities in Austria, with authorities giving "clear and repeated warnings" about the avalanche risk. At least eight people have been killed in a series of avalanches in Austria, according to reports. Three Czech skiers were killed in the Pusterwald area of the Murtal district in Styria on Saturday, according to Austrian newspaper Kronen Zeitung. It was reported seven skiers ...
Source: news.sky.com
Sunday, Jan 18th, 2026 -
A collision between two high-speed trains in southern Spain has killed at least 21 people and "seriously" injured 30, according to officials. The cause of the crash is not yet known, Spanish Minister of Transport Oscar Puente told reporters at a news conference at Atocha station in Madrid, adding that it was "really strange" that a derailment should have happened on a straight stretch of track. This section of ...
Source: aljazeera.com
Sunday, Jan 18th, 2026 -
DENVER (AP) — Josh Allen knows all about heartbreaking losses in the playoffs. After yet another one Saturday, he stood at a microphone and wiped away tears. This might have been the best chance for Allen and the Bills to get to the Super Bowl. He's heard that, too, and after he committed four of Buffalo's five turnovers in a 33-30 loss to Denver in the divisional round of the AFC playoffs, he had to answer ...
Source: apnews.com
Sunday, Jan 18th, 2026 -
Guatemala's interior minister said gangs killed seven police officers on Sunday in retaliation for the government's refusal to move gang leaders to a lower-security prison. The attacks followed the taking of 46 hostages by gang-linked inmates in three prisons. Authorities said control of one facility was restored. © 2026 Copyright France 24 - All rights reserved. France 24 is not responsible for the content of ...
Source: france24.com
Sunday, Jan 18th, 2026 -
Cam Skattebo is hyped to have John Harbaugh as his coach. On Saturday, Skattebo took to Instagram to show his support for the Giants hiring Harbaugh, reposting the team's official welcome announcement for the head coach to his story. "NEW F—ING ERA," the running back wrote in the post . Get with all the latest Giants news and insights, exclusive to Sports+ subscribers. Before getting his season cut short due ...
Source: nypost.com
Sunday, Jan 18th, 2026 -
At least 5,000 people were killed in the protests that gripped Iran this month , according to an Iranian official, 500 of whom were security personnel. The toll is the highest yet cited by a government source for the nationwide protests that shook Iran's establishment and brought the United States to the brink of intervention. The Iranian official, who was quoted by Reuters, blamed "Israel and armed groups abroad" ...
Source: aol.com
Sunday, Jan 18th, 2026 -
Washington — President Trump endorsed a potential primary challenger to Louisiana Sen. Bill Cassidy late Saturday, encouraging Rep. Julia Letlow to run for the seat held by the Republican who has occasionally broken with his party. Mr. Trump praised Letlow in a post on Truth Social while pledging to back the Republican congresswoman if she launches a bid in the Louisiana Senate race. "Should she ...
Source: cbsnews.com
Saturday, Jan 17th, 2026 -
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — A third round of retaliatory strikes by the U.S. in Syria resulted in the death of an Al-Qaeda-affiliated leader, who officials say had a direct tie to the Islamic State member responsible for last month's ambush that killed two U.S. soldiers and one American civilian interpreter in the country. U.S. Central Command announced that ...
Source: orlandosentinel.com
Saturday, Jan 17th, 2026 -
A regional passenger aircraft carrying 11 people lost contact with ground control Saturday while approaching a mountainous region between Indonesia's main island of Java and Sulawesi island, officials said. A search and rescue operation is underway. The turboprop ATR 42-500 operated by Indonesia Air Transport was on the way from Yogyakarta to the capital city of South Sulawesi when it vanished from radar, said ...
Source: cbsnews.com
Saturday, Jan 17th, 2026 -
Stay up to date with notifications from The Independent Notifications can be managed in browser preferences. Swipe for next article Abigail Spanberger made history on Saturday, sworn in as Virginia 's first female governor . The Democrat took her oath at noon amidst a cold drizzle outside the state Capitol , ending centuries of male leadership in the state's highest office. Spanberger defeated Republican ...
Source: independent.co.uk