US President Donald Trump says he is no longer thinking "purely of
peace" after being snubbed for the Nobel Peace Prize.
It comes as he doubles down on obtaining Greenland, threatening
tariffs on European allies that stand in his way.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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Monday, January 19, 2026
EU threatens trade bazooka in US Greenland standoff
The European Union is considering imposing tariffs on the U.S. worth
more than 100 billion dollars in retaliation to President Trump's
threats over Greenland.
Washington says it will impose duties of 10 percent on eight European
nations from next month unless it's given control of the
semi-autonomous Danish territory.
William Denselow reports from Brussels.
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more than 100 billion dollars in retaliation to President Trump's
threats over Greenland.
Washington says it will impose duties of 10 percent on eight European
nations from next month unless it's given control of the
semi-autonomous Danish territory.
William Denselow reports from Brussels.
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Dozens killed in high-speed train crash in Spain
At least 39 people have been killed in a high-speed train crash in the south of Spain.
The collision occurred when one train traveling between Malaga and Madrid derailed, hitting another service coming the other way.
Ross Cullen reports.
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Davos summit gets under way amid Greenland tariffs row
The World Economic Forum in Davos has started in Switzerland.
The annual summit draws leaders from around the world and the US President Donald Trump is set to make a visit later in the week, amid tensions over his attempts to acquire Greenland, his tariff threats against European allies, and military intervention in Venezuela.
Ross Cullen reports.
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STARMER: TRUMP TARIFF THREATS ARE 'WRONG'
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has told US President Donald Trump that tariff threats over Greenland are 'wrong'.
Keir Starmer is giving an emergency speech from Downing Street (on Monday) after speaking to the US President on Sunday.
President Trump has threatened tariffs on eight European allies including the UK, who oppose his efforts to take over Greenland.
Senior Conservative MP Simon Hoare says the US President is acting like a bully.
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Keir Starmer is giving an emergency speech from Downing Street (on Monday) after speaking to the US President on Sunday.
President Trump has threatened tariffs on eight European allies including the UK, who oppose his efforts to take over Greenland.
Senior Conservative MP Simon Hoare says the US President is acting like a bully.
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At Least 39 Dead After High Speed Train Crash In Spain
At least 39 people have died in a crash involving two high speed trains in southern Spain.
It happened near Cordoba (COR-VOE-VA) on Sunday evening - dozens of passengers are in hospital.
Spain's transport minister has said he's struggling to understand the cause of the crash, which happened on a straight piece of track, which is less than a year old.
Fraser Knight reports.
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China’s GDP grows 5% in 2025 as exports offset weak domestic outlook
INTRO: China's economy grew five percent last year, meeting the government's target, despite US President Donald Trump's tariff war.
The growth was driven by exports, but China's economy faces challenges at home, as Laura Westbrook reports from Hong Kong.
The growth was driven by exports, but China's economy faces challenges at home, as Laura Westbrook reports from Hong Kong.
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Floods kill more than 100 across southern Africa as rains intensify
Torrential rains have killed more than 100 people across Southern Africa, forcing mass evacuations and rescue operations as authorities warn that more destructive weather may still be to come.
Isaac Lukando reports.
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Massive fire destroys shopping center in Karachi, Pakistan
Intro:
A massive fire in Pakistan's metropolitan city of Karachi has killed eight people, while more than 50 others remain missing.
Rescue teams continue search operations to locate survivors.
Authorities have directed firefighters and all relevant departments to remain on high alert.
Hira Mustafa has more.
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President Trump invites India to join his "Board of Peace"
The White House says President Trump has invited India to jon his so-called "Board of Peace" - an initiative aimed at resolving global conflicts.
India has not commented on the announcement.
Rebecca Bundhun reports from Mumbai.
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Sunday, January 18, 2026
Europe warns Trump of downward spiral over tariffs
Several European nations have warned that tariffs imposed by the U.S.
risk a dangerous downward spiral.
The comments come after President Donald Trump announced he's slapping
additional duties on nations that have supported Denmark in its feud
with Washington over Greenland.
William Denselow reports from Brussels.
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risk a dangerous downward spiral.
The comments come after President Donald Trump announced he's slapping
additional duties on nations that have supported Denmark in its feud
with Washington over Greenland.
William Denselow reports from Brussels.
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Saturday, January 17, 2026
Trumps hits 8 European countries with 10% tariffs over Greenland
Donald Trump is hitting eight allies in Europe with a 10 percent tariff which will be raised to 25 percent until the United States acquires Greenland.
The European Union has responded saying it will be "very firm in defending international law".
Jagruti Dave has more from Washington.
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The European Union has responded saying it will be "very firm in defending international law".
Jagruti Dave has more from Washington.
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Friday, January 16, 2026
Canada agrees 'strategic parternship' with China on trade
China and Canada have announced a new 'strategic partnership' aimed at easing tariffs and expanding cooperation.
The agreement comes as Canada faces growing trade uncertainty with the US
Ira Spitzer reports.
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Majority of Americans Believe Trump’s Second Term Has Been a Failure – CNN Poll
New polling almost a year since President Trump was sworn in for his second term has reported a widely negative view of his performance.
Mr Trump's administration has reshaped the US government in the last twelve months, implementing a wide range of controversial policies.
Mitch McCann reports:
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Mr Trump's administration has reshaped the US government in the last twelve months, implementing a wide range of controversial policies.
Mitch McCann reports:
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Myanmar rejects genocide accusation at ICJ
Myanmar says that claims it carried out acts of genocide against the
Rohingya population are unsubstantiated.
The comments came as it begins its defense in a landmark case at the
International Court of Justice.
Europe correspondent William Denselow reports.
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Rohingya population are unsubstantiated.
The comments came as it begins its defense in a landmark case at the
International Court of Justice.
Europe correspondent William Denselow reports.
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Young Staff Burnout Warning
Almost 40 percent of young workers in the UK took time off from their jobs last year because of burnout.
That's according to new research by the charity Mental Health UK, which is calling for managers to have more open conversations about wellbeing.
It says young adults in the UK are "facing pressures both inside and outside of work".
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U.S. announces formation of so-called Board of Peace for Gaza
President Trump has announced the formation of the so-called Board of
Peace that will oversee the postwar management of Gaza in phase 2 of
the peace plan
Blake Sifton reports from Tel Aviv
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Peace that will oversee the postwar management of Gaza in phase 2 of
the peace plan
Blake Sifton reports from Tel Aviv
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MACHADO GIVES TRUMP NOBEL MEDAL
Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado has given her Nobel Peace Prize medal to US President Donald Trump.
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President Trump has praised Maria Corina Machado after the gift, but has not endorsed her as Venezuela's new leader.
The Nobel Peace Prize committee says the title can't be transferred, no matter who has possession of the medal.
US forces seized the country's former president Nicolás Maduro and charged him with drug-trafficking earlier this month.
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President Trump has praised Maria Corina Machado after the gift, but has not endorsed her as Venezuela's new leader.
The Nobel Peace Prize committee says the title can't be transferred, no matter who has possession of the medal.
US forces seized the country's former president Nicolás Maduro and charged him with drug-trafficking earlier this month.
India prepares to evacuate citizens from Iran - reports
India is reportedly preparing to evacuate Indian citizens from Iran amid widespread and deadly anti-government protests.
Rebecca Bundhun reports from Mumbai.
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US and Taiwan reach trade deal
INTRO: The US and Taiwan have agreed to a trade deal that will cut tariffs on Taiwanese goods to 15 per cent in exchange for a $250bn investment in the chip industry in the US.
Boosting US production of critical semiconductor chips has been a priority for Washington, as it pushes companies to invest in American manufacturing. Laura Westbrook reports from Hong Kong.
Boosting US production of critical semiconductor chips has been a priority for Washington, as it pushes companies to invest in American manufacturing. Laura Westbrook reports from Hong Kong.
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