Denmark to spend billions more on Arctic security
The move comes after President Donald Trump said he wants to acquire Greenland, an autonomous Danish territory.
Islamic Jihad releases propaganda video with sign of life from hostage Arbel Yehoud – The Times of Israel
- Islamic Jihad releases propaganda video with sign of life from hostage Arbel Yehoud The Times of Israel
- Arbel Yehud, Israeli Hostage, Is Seen in New Video Released by Islamic Jihad The New York Times
- Updates: Israeli civilian to be released from Gaza before next swap Al Jazeera English
- Six hostages to be freed this week, some families' concern grows over loved ones' fate Ynetnews
- Qatari Foreign Ministry Spox.: 'There is still no date for Arbel Yehud's release' The Jerusalem Post
EU renews Russia sanctions, calls for unity against Trump – DW (English)
- EU renews Russia sanctions, calls for unity against Trump DW (English)
- EU prolongs its Russia sanctions for 6 months after Hungary lifts its objections The Associated Press
- EU renews Russia sanctions after Hungarian delay Reuters
- Hungary wobbles on sanctions threat after Trump calls out Putin POLITICO Europe
- Putin's Ally in NATO Backs Down in Russia Sanctions Standoff Newsweek
Ireland: More than 200,000 still without power after Storm Éowyn – BBC.com
- Ireland: More than 200,000 still without power after Storm Éowyn BBC.com
- Storm Eowyn brings hurricane-level destruction to Ireland Yale Climate Connections
- Live: EU to send 17 power generators as repair works continue RTÉ News
- Major storm lashes Ireland and Scotland as hurricane-force winds down power lines and ground flights The Associated Press
- Storm Éowyn: Crews from Britain and EU countries set to help ESB restore power The Irish Times
UN chief expresses ‘concern’ over Trump’s freeze on US foreign aid
Experts say Trump administration's order to halt foreign assistance will 'cost many, many lives'.
Ukraine war latest: North Korean forces reportedly pull back from one front-line sector following heavy casualties – Kyiv Independent
- Ukraine war latest: North Korean forces reportedly pull back from one front-line sector following heavy casualties Kyiv Independent
- Suicidal tendencies and ’80s battlefield tactics: How North Korean soldiers are operating in Russia’s war on Ukraine CNN
- Fighting Alongside Russia, North Koreans Wage Their Own War The New York Times
- North Korea preparing to send more troops to Russia after suffering casualties, South Korea says NBC News
- North Koreans 'blow themselves up with grenades rather than risk capture', say Ukraine soldiers Sky News
US arrests nearly 1,000 people in undocumented migrant crackdown
US immigration officials arrested nearly 1,000 people in a single day as a part of a sweeping nationwide operation.
Is China’s AI tool DeepSeek as good as it seems?
The artificial intelligence (AI) tool has shocked US markets after bursting onto the scene.
Theft in Netherlands of ancient golden helmet leaves Romania distraught – The Associated Press
- Theft in Netherlands of ancient golden helmet leaves Romania distraught The Associated Press
- Thieves Blow Out Museum Door to Steal Ancient Artifacts, Including 2,500-Year-Old Gold Helmet Gizmodo
- Thieves use explosives to steal gold 'masterpieces' from Dutch museum BBC.com
- Romanian government fumes after national treasures stolen in Dutch museum heist POLITICO Europe
- Italy Offers to Take Mona Lisa, Drents Museum’s Doors Blown Open and Golden Treasures Stolen: Morning Links for January 27, 2025 ARTnews
Auschwitz survivors commemorate 80th anniversary of the camp’s liberation
Auschwitz survivors and world leaders commemorated the 80th anniversary of the camp’s liberation in Poland.
Israel says 8 of 33 on Hamas list of captives to be freed are already dead
Israel says next release of captives will take place on Thursday, followed by another on Saturday.
‘Branded’: Satellite images show Star of David carved into Gaza
The symbol, apparently created by Israeli tanks, can be seen from space in the Palestinian enclave.
China’s DeepSeek causes rout among AI-linked stocks
Shock to financial markets came from Chinese firm whose AI app it says was made at a fraction of US AI models.
Israeli air strike kills two Hamas fighters in the occupied West Bank
The attack in Tulkarem comes as Israeli raids on the nearby Jenin area of the occupied West Bank enter a seventh day.
Large crowds of displaced Palestinians head to northern Gaza
Thousands of displaced Palestinians walked along the main roads leading to northern Gaza.
The day millennials’ hip-hop went to the Klan’s ball
Amid all the celebrations of Trump returning to US power, turncoat rappers kissing his ring have left the rawest wound.
Fighting rages as rebels and army clash in DR Congo
Videos shared online by residents appear to show M23 rebels patrolling the main streets of Goma.
France seeks UN resolution naming Rwanda as backer of M23 rebels in DRC
M23’s lightning advance into east DRC being supported by up to 4,000 Rwandan troops, say UN officials
France is seeking western support for a UN security council resolution that names Rwanda as being behind the M23 rebel group attacks inside the Democratic Republic of the Congo, including the surprise weekend seizure of parts of Goma, the largest city in eastern DRC.
UN officials said as many as 4,000 Rwandan troops were escorting the M23 rebels. The UN secretary general, António Guterres, on Sunday called on “the Rwandan defence forces to stop supporting the M23 and to withdraw from the territory of the DRC”. It was his clearest statement of Rwandan responsibility for much of the violence.
Continue reading...One of Europe’s most-wanted drug traffickers living in Sierra Leone, say Dutch prosecutors
Jos Leijdekkers, reportedly the son-in-law of African country’s president, was sentenced to 24 years in prison
One of Europe’s most wanted men, the Dutch crime boss Jos Leijdekkers, is hiding out in Sierra Leone, Dutch prosecutors have said.
The statement came after Dutch media published footage that appeared to show the violent drug trafficker at a New Year’s Day church service seated close to Sierra Leone’s presidential family. Sierra Leone’s information office said it was investigating reports that he was benefiting from high-level protection.
Continue reading...Israel forces kill two in south Lebanon as displaced people try to return
Seventeen people also wounded a day after Israeli forces killed 24 people in south Lebanon following delayed withdrawal.