Blizzards bring snow to beaches and ice hockey to roads in US south
Snow and freezing rain hits parts of the deep south, closing highways and airports and prompting a first-ever blizzard warning in southwest Louisiana.
The Gaza ceasefire is stoking violence in the West Bank – The Economist
- The Gaza ceasefire is stoking violence in the West Bank The Economist
- LIVE: Israel’s deadly West Bank raids continue as Gaza ceasefire holds Al Jazeera English
- Israeli Forces Kill 2 Men in Jenin Who They Say Were Wanted for Murder The New York Times
- Middle East latest: Israeli forces kill 2 Palestinian militants who carried out West Bank bus attack The Associated Press
- Violence erupts in West Bank as settlers attack, Israel raids Jenin The Washington Post
Eleven passengers killed by another train after fleeing fire rumour
Another five people are injured after being hit by an express train on an adjacent track.
Closing UK parliament’s bars could put MPs at risk, says Commons leader
Lucy Powell said MPs and their aides would be ‘less well protected’ if they drank outside the Palace of Westminster
Closing all bars on the parliamentary estate could lead to security risks for MPs, the leader of the House of Commons has said.
The famous Strangers’ Bar in the Palace of Westminster has been temporarily closed while police investigate an alleged spiking incident. It is understood to have taken place on 7 January at about 6.30pm.
Continue reading...Teenager kills female student in Nashville school shooting, US police say
Police say that a 17-year-old student in the southern city of Nashville opened fire in a high school cafeteria.
Trump tells Putin to end ‘ridiculous war’ in Ukraine or face new sanctions
The US president says he is offering Moscow a "big favour" by helping Russia and Ukraine reach a deal.
Syria foreign minister says removing sanctions ‘key’ to restoring stability
Asaad al-Shaibani also says that Syria's new constitution will represent all of the country's communities.
ICC seeks answers after Italy frees Libyan war crimes suspect
The Italian government unexpectedly freed Osama Elmasry Njeem because of a legal technicality.
Influencer, 45, dies after going under general anesthesia for back tattoo – The Independent
- Influencer, 45, dies after going under general anesthesia for back tattoo The Independent
- Influencer Dies at Age 45 After Going Under General Anesthesia for Back Tattoo Procedure PEOPLE
- Influencer dies after going under general anaesthetic for a back tattoo Daily Mail
- Influencer dies at 45 from a heart attack — while getting a back tattoo: ‘Irreparable loss’ New York Post
- Influencer's corpse will be dug up after simple back tattoo plans went horribly wrong The Mirror
Trump administration orders ‘immediate pause’ on US health agency reports
Critics fear move could stymie flow of health information, though others say it is normal part of transition process.
Trump threatens Putin with taxes, tariffs and sanctions over Ukraine war
US president tells his Russian counterpart to ‘settle now and stop this ridiculous war’ or face repercussions
Donald Trump has threatened Russia with taxes, tariffs and sanctions if a deal to end the war in Ukraine is not struck soon, as the new US president tries to increase pressure on Moscow to start negotiations with Kyiv.
Writing in a post on Truth Social on Wednesday, Trump said Russia’s economy was failing and urged Vladimir Putin to “settle now and stop this ridiculous war”.
Continue reading...Syria’s FM calls on economic sanctions to be lifted for stability
Syria’s foreign minister calls on economic sanctions to be lifted for stability.
Death and displacement from Israeli operation across Jenin
The Israeli military is carrying out a destructive operation across the occupied West Bank’s Jenin.
Kevin Clarke’s family denounce police discipline system after officers cleared
Two Met officers denied hearing Clarke say ‘I can’t breathe’ before he died under restraint in 2018
The family of a black man who died after being restrained by police officers who denied having heard him say “I can’t breathe” have condemned the police discipline system after two officers were cleared of gross misconduct.
Kevin Clarke, 35, died while in police custody in 2018, with the restraint having lasted more than 30 minutes.
Continue reading...Toddler and man fatally stabbed in German park
Police say a 28-year-old man from Afghanistan has been arrested suspected of carrying out the attack.
Toddler and man fatally stabbed in German park
Police say a 28-year-old man from Afghanistan has been arrested suspected of carrying out the attack.
Trump’s Middle East envoy will enter Gaza as part of ‘inspection team’
Steve Witkoff says he seeks to assure the Gaza ceasefire deal will reach its second phase, despite Trump's doubts.
How Trump is likely to wield America’s power around the world – ABC News
- How Trump is likely to wield America's power around the world ABC News
- The new American imperialism The Economist
- It’s Donald Trump’s world now to win or lose The Hill
- Opinion | The Dark Roots of Donald Trump’s Obsession With Panama and Greenland The New York Times
- World Trumped, in Five Ways The Times of India
1,772 Black servicemen who died in WWI were ignored in South Africa. At last they are being honored – The Associated Press
- 1,772 Black servicemen who died in WWI were ignored in South Africa. At last they are being honored The Associated Press
- South Africa war memorial: Black World War One servicemen finally honoured BBC.com
- Princess Royal says black African servicemen who died for Britain will finally be commemorated The Telegraph
- Forgotten no more: The Black South Africans who died in WWI Africa Al Jazeera English
- Overlooked WWI South African labourers honoured by Princess Royal during Cape Town visit Forces News
Coast Guard orders forces to ‘Gulf of America’ after admiral ousted – The Washington Post
- Coast Guard orders forces to ‘Gulf of America’ after admiral ousted The Washington Post
- Coast Guard surging assets to Gulf of America, other waterways to support Trump’s executive orders Fox News
- Coast Guard to ‘surge assets’ to South Florida to comply with Trump’s executive order Miami Herald
- After Trump’s orders, US Coast Guard surges near Haiti, Cuba to block ‘mass migration’ New York Post
- Coast Guard surge coming to South Florida WPEC