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Former flight attendant accused of impersonating airline staff to obtain free flights

A former flight attendant is accused of posing as a pilot and airline employee to secure hundreds of free tickets from three U.S. carriers over four years, according to federal authorities.

Crypto Hack Roundup: South Korea Breaks Up a $102 Million Money Laundering Network

South Korean authorities dismantled a $102 million crypto-linked money laundering network. Elsewhere, Saga halted SagaEVM after a $7 million exploit, Makina Finance reported a $5 million loss, a Utah man received a three-year sentence for fraud and illegal cash conversion, and a software flaw allowed traders to win Ethereum transaction auctions without paying.

Securing Banks as Non-Human Identities Expand

As banks expand automation, cloud services, and AI-driven operations, the number of machine and other non-human identities is rising rapidly. Security leaders are struggling with blind spots, excessive permissions, and weak governance, leaving some non-human identities unmanaged or invisible to security teams and increasing the risk of new vulnerabilities.

Attackers Are Exploiting a Zero-Day Vulnerability in Cisco Unified Communications

Attackers are actively exploiting a zero-day flaw affecting Cisco Unified Communications and Webex products that can enable remote code execution and root-level access to the underlying operating system, potentially leading to full system compromise. Cisco has issued emergency patches and says there are no workarounds.

Greenlanders reportedly relieved after Trump reaches framework agreement with NATO on Greenland

Greenland residents were reportedly reassured after Donald Trump and NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte agreed to a framework arrangement, following Trump’s World Economic Forum speech in which he said he would not use force to obtain Greenland. GB News correspondent Steven Edginton said the proposal would grant the United States sovereignty over parts of Greenland, in a model likened to foreign military base arrangements, potentially expanding U.S. access for basing and mineral extraction. He also claimed fears of invasion and threatened tariffs had eased, while noting Denmark’s prime minister has not endorsed the deal and insists Greenland’s sovereignty is not up for negotiation, with Denmark reportedly not directly involved in the talks.

Private autopsy finds Renee Good was shot three times and grazed by a fourth bullet

A private autopsy reported that Renee Good, a 37-year-old mother killed in Minneapolis earlier this month by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer, was shot three times and grazed by a fourth bullet. The findings were released Wednesday by the law firm representing her family.

Taylor Swift, Kenny Loggins, Alanis Morissette, and Others Named 2026 Songwriters Hall of Fame Inductees

Taylor Swift, Kenny Loggins, Alanis Morissette, Kiss members Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley, and producer Christopher “Tricky” Stewart are among the 2026 inductees to the Songwriters Hall of Fame.

Danny Care says Harlequins’ problems are not a quick fix

Harlequins great Danny Care says the club’s struggles need a thorough review from top to bottom, and that choosing the right next coach will be crucial to turning things around.

Resistance and Daily Life: Lessons from Warsaw

The piece points to Warsaw as a source of lessons on how ordinary people sustain everyday life amid resistance, noting that such conditions can feel unfamiliar—especially to Americans who have long been insulated from them.

Kim Raver discusses Teddy’s future, upcoming romance twists, and directing a key Grey’s Anatomy episode

Kim Raver shares hints about Teddy’s future, along with the drama and romantic surprises ahead, and also talks about directing this week’s key episode of Grey’s Anatomy.

2026 Oscars nominations to be revealed on “Good Morning America”

Danielle Brooks and Lewis Pullman will announce the nominees for the 98th Academy Awards, because nothing says “cinema’s highest honor” like getting unveiled between cooking segments and a weather tease.

Philadelphia bracing for major winter storm after one mild day

AccuWeather forecasts heavy snow Sunday, with some areas also getting sleet and possibly rain, in the classic regional tradition of “all precipitation, all vibes, no certainty.”

AAA urges Philly area drivers to prepare for storm travel

AAA says prep in advance and use extra caution if you must drive this weekend, which is polite code for “please stop pretending your bald tires are an all-season personality.”

Trump hints Powell could face an “unpleasant” tenure at the Fed

Trump suggested Jerome Powell might have a rough time staying on the Federal Reserve’s Board after his chair term ends, another public swipe at the central bank chief that pairs beautifully with the concept of “independent” monetary policy—wink, wink.

Europe doubts Trump is a reliable partner as EU leaders meet in Brussels

Diplomats across multiple EU capitals report a growing consensus, including in traditionally pro-U.S. countries, that the transatlantic alliance is fraying, with Trump’s recent remarks highlighting widening gaps in priorities and values.

Trump attacks renewables at Davos, falsely claims China does not use wind power

At the World Economic Forum, Trump criticized renewable energy and said China does not use wind power, despite China being home to the world’s largest wind farm—a reminder that reality keeps showing up uninvited.

Train hits crane in southern Spain, minor injuries reported

Renfe says several people suffered minor injuries after a train struck a crane, following two fatal crashes in two days and intensifying scrutiny of rail safety across Spain’s network.

Medway train stations to close for weekend engineering work

Several stations in Medway will be shut this weekend for engineering works, affecting multiple services, proving once again that rail schedules are more of a vibe than a promise.

Armenia revises fuel pricing as it imports Azerbaijani fuel

Two recent shipments of Azerbaijani fuel helped lower domestic prices and reshape Armenia’s market, also carrying symbolic weight in Armenia-Azerbaijan relations as Armenia diversifies away from heavy reliance on Russia and Iran.

NJ grand jury indicts Mansfield Township man on dozens of charges in alleged sexual assaults

Burlington County prosecutors say Craig Cardella, 60, was indicted on multiple charges after allegations he drugged and sexually assaulted two men renting rooms in his home, with the indictment returned in December.

Trinidad man sentenced to seven years for rape and sexual assault in Bournemouth

Chret Callender, 28, was sentenced after a jury convicted him of raping and sexually assaulting a young woman in her home in June 2025. The judge cited a lack of remorse and distorted views on consent, and he may be released on licence after serving two-thirds of the sentence.

UK proposal to lower drink-driving breath limit could affect mobility scooter users

Plans to reduce the limit to 22 micrograms per 100ml could have implications for hundreds of thousands of mobility scooter users. Although scooters are exempt from licensing and tax, intoxicated use can still be an offence, and a transport consultation is considering updated rules, terminology, and speed and weight limits for powered mobility devices.

Laura McCluskey’s seaside photo book confronts grief, then dares to hope

McCluskey’s new photo book offers an unvarnished look at life in seaside towns while doubling as a tender tribute to her grandparents. It threads family, love, loss, and the possibility that healing is not a myth invented by greeting card companies.

DixonBaxi publishes “Remix,” a 500-page monument to creative mess

The agency’s new book, “Remix,” goes fully behind the scenes on how design work actually happens: uncertain, chaotic, and full of half-formed ideas that somehow become “the process” after the fact.

Dementia wandering (exit-seeking) explained, plus what families can do

A piece on why people with dementia wander highlights a June 2025 case in Natuna, Indonesia, where an older woman went missing while tending plants. It links wandering to cognitive decline, disorientation, and triggers that can pull someone into another time or place, leaving families exhausted and undertrained. Suggested steps include staying calm, identifying triggers, reducing disorienting cues, not leaving the person alone, and ensuring they carry identification. It also argues Indonesia should integrate dementia care into its health system with accessible training and stronger support networks, taking cues from Singapore.

UK government borrowing drops in December as receipts rise

Official figures show government borrowing fell sharply in December, helped by stronger-than-expected tax receipts and higher National Insurance contributions, even as public sector spending increased. A rare fiscal sentence that does not end with “and then it got worse.”

Families in Glasgow hospital inquiry say they were lied to and smeared

Families involved in the inquiry into issues at the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital in Glasgow say they were lied to, demeaned, and smeared, and they want those responsible held accountable. Which is a polite way of saying: stop treating grieving people like an inconvenience with a PR problem.

South Korea enacts sweeping AI safety law, claims a world first

South Korea has formally adopted a comprehensive framework to regulate the safe use of artificial intelligence models, positioning itself as the first country to enact an all-in-one approach. The rest of the world continues with its favorite strategy: vibes and after-the-fact apologies.

Goldie Hawn on 42 years with Kurt Russell, commitment without a certificate

On Dan Buettner’s podcast, Goldie Hawn said her decades-long partnership with Kurt Russell has lasted thanks to respect, strong attraction, and personal freedom rather than obligation or marriage. She also emphasized intimacy and a healthy sex life as key to closeness and belonging. They first met in 1966, became a couple after working together in the early 1980s, share a son, Wyatt, and have raised children from previous relationships.

Labour skips Trump Gaza “Board of Peace” ceremony over Russia link

Keir Starmer’s Labour Party says it will not attend President Donald Trump’s signing ceremony for a proposed Gaza “Board of Peace,” citing concerns about Russia’s involvement. Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper said the UK will not participate while President Vladimir Putin is tied to an initiative framed as peace. The Kremlin says Sergey Lavrov is reviewing the proposal and will respond later.

Finland warns of rising drone incursion risk as Europe plans a “drone wall”

Finland’s intelligence chief says the risk of drones drifting into Finnish airspace is increasing amid heightened alert after multiple incursions into NATO airspace. European leaders have agreed to develop a “drone wall” to improve detection, tracking, and interception.

Severe weather in Greece kills two

Heavy rain and strong winds swept across Greece on Wednesday, killing a coastguard officer and a woman.

AccuWeather reports a brief midweek warm-up ahead of dangerous cold and a major winter storm expected to reach the Philadelphia region this weekend, with heavy snow looking likely.

Shoppers Rush Across the Region Ahead of a Winter Storm

Shoppers are out in large numbers across the region stocking up ahead of an approaching winter storm, with some supplies already running low after last weekend’s snowfall.

Law firm releases independent autopsy results in the ICE shooting death of Renee Good

A law firm has released independent autopsy results for Renee Good as part of its civil investigation, two weeks after she was shot and killed by a federal agent in Minneapolis.

Pennsylvania man arrested for vandalizing an iconic statue at a Jersey Shore mini golf course

A Pennsylvania man was arrested after surveillance video allegedly showed him climbing a fence at a Jersey Shore mini golf course, removing an iconic statue from its foundation, and dumping it on a nearby property.

Burlington County, New Jersey landlord accused of drugging and sexually assaulting tenants

A landlord in Burlington County, New Jersey is accused of drugging and sexually assaulting two men who rented rooms in his home.

Iran releases first official death toll from security crackdown on protesters

Iran has issued its first official death toll related to the security crackdown on protesters. State television aired statements from the Interior Ministry and the Foundation of Martyrs and Veterans Affairs saying 3,117 people were killed.

Jury Acquits Former Uvalde School District Officer Adrian Gonzales

A jury found former Uvalde CISD police officer Adrian Gonzales not guilty for his alleged role in the 2022 Robb Elementary school shooting, returning the verdict after less than a day of deliberation.

Vibe App Scanner scans AI-built web apps for vulnerabilities and provides fixes

Vibe App Scanner is an external security scanner for AI-built web apps that crawls and fingerprints a given URL to find issues such as database and authentication weaknesses and exposed API endpoints. Results appear in a dashboard with evidence and remediation guidance, can be exported to an AI-friendly Markdown report, and are manually reviewed by a security professional.

Pro-Palestine activists email all UK councillors urging them to sign boycott pledge

A pro-Palestine group, the Palestine Solidarity Campaign, has emailed every councillor in Britain asking them to sign a “Pledge for Palestine.” It includes commitments to support Palestinian rights and to steer council procurement and pension investments away from Israel-linked firms. Some councillors and politicians criticised the approach as intimidation and public shaming after the group said it would publish who had signed, while the PSC said the campaign is legitimate, has public support, and is comparable to past local-government action against South African apartheid.

Ocasio-Cortez Says Trump Is Acting Increasingly Erratically

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez said President Trump has been acting “in increasingly erratic ways” after he repeatedly mixed up Greenland and Iceland during a speech on Wednesday, raising fresh concerns about his conduct.

Jury Acquits Former School Police Officer of Endangering Students in Uvalde Shooting

On Wednesday, a Texas jury found former school police officer Adrian Gonzales not guilty of charges that he abandoned or endangered children at Robb Elementary during the May 2022 mass shooting.

New Jersey Crews Prepare for Winter Storm as Officials Urge Drivers to Stay Off Roads

It’s all hands on deck in New Jersey as crews brace for a potentially significant winter storm. Officials across the region are urging residents to stay off the roads if possible while preparations are underway.

New Zealand landslide buries Mount Maunganui campsite

Several people, including children, are missing after a massive landslide partially buried a campsite in the Bay of Plenty. Rescuers initially heard voices, but the search was paused after a second slip risk, and geologists are assessing when it’s safe to resume. No one has been pulled from beneath the debris so far.

Texas gym dispute allegedly turns into a weight plate attack

Police say 24-year-old Aralyn Martinez confronted a woman at a 24 Hour Fitness near Spring, Texas, on Jan. 7, then allegedly threatened her and threw a 25-pound weight plate toward her head. The woman reportedly dodged it, bystanders intervened, and Martinez left before being arrested later. She was booked on an aggravated assault charge, bond was set at $1,000, and a judge noted alcohol may have been a factor.

Appeals court temporarily lifts limits on ICE tactics toward Minnesota protesters

A federal appeals court temporarily lifted restrictions on ICE officers’ conduct toward protesters in Minnesota, pausing a lower-court order that directed personnel to stop retaliating against peaceful demonstrators. The 8th Circuit granted the Trump administration’s request for temporary relief.

DHS says “ICE OUT” message targeted a CBP K-9 in Minneapolis

Federal officials said a kennel employee allegedly wrote “ICE OUT” on the feed chart of a CBP K-9 named Dina, linking the incident to heightened anti-ICE protests after the fatal shooting of Nicole Good during an ICE operation. Minnesota officials have mobilized the National Guard to support local agencies, with federal officials saying troops could be deployed if unrest escalates.

Winter storm forecast brings brutal cold and dangerous wind chills

A winter storm is expected to drive sharp temperature drops, with wind chills in some states possibly plunging below minus 50 degrees Fahrenheit, creating life-threatening conditions.

Philadelphia earns 13 James Beard Award semifinalist nods

Philadelphia’s dining scene picked up 13 James Beard Award semifinalist nominations, including Kalaya for Outstanding Restaurant, Greg Vernick for Outstanding Restaurateur, and six local chefs recognized in the Best Chef category.

Newcastle’s European night sparked by Yoane Wissa’s first Champions League goal

Eddie Howe praised the moment after Yoane Wissa scored his first Champions League goal at St James’ Park, helping inspire Newcastle on a major European evening.

Denmark and Greenland push back against renewed Trump pressure

Denmark and Greenland responded with unusual unity and public protests to renewed U.S. pressure over Greenland, including tariffs and threats. Denmark insists Greenlanders alone must decide their future, as the episode fuels Nordic anger over sovereignty and sparks calls for Europe to resist Trump-style nationalism.

Noor Pahlavi outlines a vision for an Iranian-led democratic transition

Noor Pahlavi framed Iran’s possible next revolution as a chance for a democratic, secular, rights-based system, arguing her father, Reza Pahlavi, should help guide an inclusive transition rather than seek power. She urged the international community to respect Iranians’ choices, avoid empowering extremists, and support a peaceful, pluralistic future.

Cisco IEC6400 Wireless Backhaul Edge Compute Software SSH Denial-of-Service Vulnerability

Cisco IEC6400 Wireless Backhaul Edge Compute Software has a medium-severity vulnerability in its SSH service that could let an unauthenticated remote attacker flood the SSH port and cause the service to stop responding. The issue stems from insufficient flood protection. While SSH may become unavailable during the attack, other device operations remain stable. Cisco has released software updates to fix the issue (CVE-2026-20080), and no workaround is available.

Cisco Unified Communications products contain a critical remote code execution vulnerability

A critical remote code execution vulnerability affects Cisco Unified Communications products, including Unified CM, Unified CM SME, Unified CM IM & Presence, Unity Connection, and Webex Calling Dedicated Instance. It allows an unauthenticated attacker to send crafted HTTP requests to the web management interface and execute arbitrary commands. The flaw stems from improper input validation and could grant user-level OS access followed by privilege escalation to root. Updates are available, and there are no workarounds. CVE-2026-20045.

Cisco Packaged CCE and Unified CCE Management Interface XSS Vulnerabilities

Cisco Packaged Contact Center Enterprise (Packaged CCE) and Cisco Unified Contact Center Enterprise (Unified CCE) contain multiple cross-site scripting vulnerabilities in their web-based management interfaces. An authenticated remote attacker with valid administrative credentials could exploit insufficient input validation by injecting malicious code into certain pages, potentially executing scripts in the interface context or accessing sensitive browser-based information. Cisco has released software updates to fix the issues, and no workarounds are available. Medium severity; CVE-2026-20055 and CVE-2026-20109.

Privilege Escalation Vulnerability in Cisco Intersight Virtual Appliance

Cisco Intersight Virtual Appliance has a medium-severity privilege escalation flaw in its read-only maintenance shell that could let an authenticated local administrator gain root access due to improper permissions on system account configuration files. By manipulating these files from the maintenance shell, an attacker could take full control of the appliance, access sensitive data, alter workloads and configurations, or trigger a denial of service. Cisco has released software updates to fix the issue (CVE-2026-20092), and no workaround is available.

Trump Administration Expands Immigration Enforcement Operation to Maine Over Alleged Fraud

The Department of Homeland Security said it has launched a new immigration enforcement operation in Maine following reports of large-scale fraud allegedly linked to individuals in the state’s Somali community. ICE said the effort, called “Operation Catch of the Day,” has led to 50 arrests so far and has identified about 1,400 targets, including people accused of serious crimes such as sexual assault, child rape, and drug trafficking. Maine and local officials, including Portland’s mayor, criticized the planned increase in ICE activity and reiterated that local police do not cooperate with federal immigration enforcement, while the state’s top federal prosecutor warned that interference with federal officers could result in prosecution.

Trump Suspends Planned Tariffs on Europe After Citing Preliminary Greenland Agreement

Trump paused planned tariffs on European imports after saying he had reached a preliminary framework for a future deal involving Greenland and the broader Arctic. Following a meeting with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, he said the tariffs set for February 1 would not take effect, though no details of the framework were released. Trump reiterated Greenland’s strategic importance, said future talks would be led by Vice President JD Vance, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, and envoy Steve Witkoff, and stated he was not seeking a military solution.

Andrew B. Myers explains how he enlarges miniature worlds in his photography

Brooklyn-based photographer and art director Andrew B. Myers, known for creating “curious, delightful” imagery for clients like Apple and The Guardian, walked a New York City audience through his process last September. He traced how ideas move from sketchbook to camera, and how he makes tiny scenes feel enormous by combining warm, hands-on practical techniques with digital methods.

Beshear criticizes Trump’s Davos speech as dangerous and disrespectful

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear said President Trump’s remarks at the World Economic Forum in Davos were “dangerous, disrespectful and unhinged,” after Trump used the speech to argue the United States should acquire Greenland and told international leaders he was not considering using the military to do so.

House Democrat says Trump’s annexation remarks have alarmed children in Greenland

Rep. Madeleine Dean of Pennsylvania said President Trump’s renewed talk of annexing Greenland has frightened some children there, with fears that Americans could attack. Speaking on CNN, the House Foreign Affairs Committee member dismissed the comments as “nonsense” and said the president “is not making a lot of sense.”

Trump Says He Will Not Use Military Force to Acquire Greenland as Supreme Court Reviews Federal Agency Firing Powers

Speaking at the World Economic Forum on Wednesday, President Trump said he would not use military force to acquire Greenland, despite renewed remarks about taking control of the territory. He said the United States could succeed through overwhelming force but stated he would not pursue that option. Separately, the Supreme Court is considering a case involving the president’s authority to remove officials at the Federal Reserve and other federal agencies.

Michigan State coach Tom Izzo says his 99-year-old mother could outplay a guard

During a timeout, Michigan State coach Tom Izzo criticized a player’s defense, saying the guard couldn’t even stop his 99-year-old mother—a pointed comparison meant to underscore how poorly the player was guarding.

Thalia to Host Premio Lo Nuestro 2026

Music artist Thalia will host Premio Lo Nuestro 2026, airing Feb. 19 at 7 p.m. EDT on Univision, UniMas, and Galavision.

Uruguay to Build the World’s First Electrified Biogas-to-Sustainable Aviation Fuel Plant

Uruguay will host the world’s first commercial plant using an electrified process to convert biogas into sustainable aviation fuel, with fuel deliveries expected by 2028.

Trump criticizes Macron’s comments at Davos as tensions escalate

At Davos, Donald Trump mocked Emmanuel Macron’s remarks, extending a growing public dispute between the two leaders. Macron, speaking Tuesday, criticized Trump’s campaign on Greenland and said Europe would resist “bullies” and reject “the law of the strongest,” without naming Trump directly.

Google Temporarily Disables YouTube’s Advanced SRV3 Captions Without Notice

Google has temporarily turned off YouTube’s advanced SRV3 caption format after it was found to trigger playback errors for some users. SRV3, introduced around 2018, supports creator-controlled styling like colors, transparency, animations, and precise positioning. While the feature is disabled, creators can’t upload new SRV3 captions, and some existing videos using SRV3 may show no captions at all. Google has not shared a timeline for restoring SRV3, saying only that the disruption should be temporary for “almost” all videos.

Married A-List Musician Reportedly Spending More Time With His Daughter’s Friend Than With His Wife

A married, high-profile musician is reportedly spending significantly more time with one of his daughter’s friends than with his wife.

Speaker Lindsay Hoyle pauses Prime Minister’s Questions to remove a Conservative MP from the Commons

Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle halted Prime Minister’s Questions and ordered Conservative MP Richard Holden, the Shadow Transport Secretary, to leave the Commons after he heckled Sir Keir Starmer. The removal came during a heated exchange between Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch and the Prime Minister, in which Badenoch repeatedly accused him of being “weak” on issues including China, Chagos, defence funding, and protections for veterans.

British Airways cabin crew member sues airline for £72,500 over turbulence injuries near Mumbai

A British Airways flight attendant, Laura Lanigan, is seeking £72,500 in damages after suffering a fractured knee and dislocated shoulder during severe turbulence on a Boeing 777 approaching Mumbai in June 2019. She alleges the pilot flew too close to a cumulonimbus storm cloud, putting the aircraft in a prohibited “danger zone,” and that she was thrown into the air in the galley. British Airways denies negligence, saying the pilots observed no cumulonimbus cloud and that weather briefings, radar checks, and seatbelt warnings were in place. The case is being heard at Central London County Court.

Australian Open breakout player may lose more than £100,000 in prize money after retiring injured

Columbia University senior Michael Zheng is set to forfeit over £100,000 in Australian Open prize money after a leg injury forced him to retire in the second round against 32nd seed Corentin Moutet. The 21-year-old American impressed on his Grand Slam main-draw debut by beating Sebastian Korda as a qualifier, but NCAA rules limiting annual earnings for college athletes to $10,000 mean he cannot keep most of his winnings. Zheng says he plans to return to school, while Columbia is working with the NCAA to clarify what he is allowed to accept.

Leavitt jokes that a Qatari-donated plane sounded better after Air Force One technical problem

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt told reporters that a Qatari plane gifted to the United States was sounding “much better” after a technical issue forced Air Force One to turn back and return to Joint Base Andrews on Tuesday, as President Trump was traveling to Davos, Switzerland.

Trump to Speak at Davos as Greenland Bid Raises Tensions

President Trump is scheduled to deliver a Wednesday morning speech at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, where he will meet with European allies amid rising tensions over his push to acquire Greenland. He is expected to highlight his economic agenda and argue it has strengthened the U.S. economy, while the meetings in Davos could shape key diplomatic discussions.

Report: Gritty’s Salary Nearly Matches Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro’s

A report on top-earning sports mascots says Gritty, the Philadelphia Flyers’ mascot, is the fourth-highest paid in sports at about $250,000 a year—just below Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro’s reported $253,870 salary. Another Philadelphia mascot, the Phillie Phanatic, is listed at $200,000. The report puts top mascot pay between $89,000 and $625,000, and compares it with common jobs such as nurses, teachers, and police, which are listed far lower.

Live updates: Trump to address the World Economic Forum amid renewed push to acquire Greenland

President Trump is set to speak Wednesday morning at the World Economic Forum in Davos, where he is expected to face questions and criticism from European leaders as he continues pressing for the United States to acquire Greenland. The trip comes as some Republican allies on Capitol Hill urge him to ease off the effort.

Emma Raducanu steps back after Australian Open loss

Emma Raducanu said she will take a few days away from training, head home, and reassess after a 7-6, 6-2 second-round loss to Anastasia Potapova. She pointed to a mismatch between how she is playing and how she wants to play, after leading 5-3 in the first set but piling up 28 unforced errors. Raducanu also arrived in Melbourne managing a foot problem, and the defeat ended any chance of a third-round meeting with top seed Aryna Sabalenka.

Germany’s chancellor calls nuclear shutdown a strategic mistake

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said Germany’s decision to shut down its nuclear reactors was a severe strategic mistake, arguing that without it, bringing energy prices back to acceptable levels would require long-term federal subsidies. He described Germany’s transition as the world’s most expensive energy shift, and said the government plans to tender 8 gigawatts of new gas-fired power plants this year for operation by 2031, with another 4 gigawatts envisioned for lower-carbon sources or gas plants designed to switch to hydrogen more quickly.

Police search for suspect accused of setting fire to Cristiano Ronaldo statue

Authorities in Madeira are looking for a young man accused of setting fire to a bronze statue of Cristiano Ronaldo outside the CR7 Museum in Funchal. Police say the suspect allegedly filmed himself pouring a flammable liquid on the sculpture, igniting it, and posting the video to Instagram with the caption, “This is God’s last warning.” The man has reportedly been identified but not yet located, and it remains unclear whether the statue suffered lasting damage.

Eamonn Holmes says he would confront Donald Trump directly

GB News presenter Eamonn Holmes said he would confront Donald Trump directly and “take no nonsense” from him, arguing the former US president needs blunt pushback. The comments came as Trump prepared to address the World Economic Forum in Davos amid rising US-Europe tensions, including criticism of the UK’s Chagos deal, renewed talk of annexing Greenland, and pointed remarks about UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and French President Emmanuel Macron. Journalist James Rampton said Trump responds only to forceful challenges, as European leaders weigh how to engage him.

Haaland apologises after Manchester City lose to Bodo/Glimt

Erling Haaland apologised publicly after Manchester City’s 3-1 Champions League loss to Bodo/Glimt, calling it embarrassing and taking responsibility for not scoring. Pep Guardiola said the team feels like everything is going wrong, citing absences and a poor run of results. City now need a win against Galatasaray to keep their top-eight qualification hopes alive, while Bodo/Glimt called it the biggest victory in the club’s history.

China says UK obliged to approve major new embassy complex in London

China said the UK had an obligation to approve a controversial new embassy complex in London. The planned 20,000 square-metre site would be the UK’s largest embassy by area, and among the biggest in the centre of a Western capital.

Spanish train crash survivor says country faces deep shock

Javier Garcia, a nurse who was on one of two trains that collided on Sunday, said the disaster will be hard for Spaniards to overcome. The crash killed at least 42 people and has left deep shock in a country where rail travel is closely tied to daily life.

One Killed in Barcelona Train Crash, Days After Deadly Adamuz Collision

A train crash in Catalonia in northeastern Spain has killed one person, just two days after a separate collision near Adamuz in southern Spain that killed at least 42 people and injured dozens more.

Trump warns Iran of severe retaliation if it attempts to assassinate him

Donald Trump said the United States would respond with overwhelming force if Iran were found to be behind any attempt on his life, repeating that he had instructed advisers to take “total action” in that scenario. Iranian armed forces spokesman General Abolfazl Shekarchi issued a counterwarning, as tensions rose amid reports of ongoing unrest in Iran and signs that US naval assets, including the USS Abraham Lincoln carrier group, may be moving toward the region.

Labour spends £70 million on a new migrant detention centre currently holding 50 men

Labour has spent £70 million refurbishing Campsfield House Immigration Removal Centre near Kidlington, which opened in December and is designed to hold up to 160 people awaiting deportation. Six weeks after opening, it is reportedly holding around 50 men, with just nine detainees in its first week. Reform UK criticised the low occupancy as evidence the government is not serious about removals, while the Home Office said capacity is being increased in phases as new staff are recruited and noted nearly 50,000 people have been removed.

As Trump’s Greenland threats intensify, will Europe deploy its trade countermeasures?

Trump has revived his push to acquire Greenland and is now tying it to tariff threats against several European allies, with proposed duties starting at 10% and rising to 25% unless Greenland is purchased. European leaders have rejected the pressure on sovereignty and are weighing responses ranging from retaliatory tariffs to the EU’s Anti-Coercion Instrument, which could target US goods, services, investment, or intellectual property. Any move risks a widening trade war, market turmoil, and a major stress test for NATO and transatlantic relations.

Air Force One to Land at Joint Base Andrews After Minor Electrical Issue Detected

Air Force One, flying Tuesday to the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, diverted to Joint Base Andrews after the crew identified a minor electrical issue shortly after takeoff. White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said the aircraft turned back as a precaution.

Air Force One carrying Trump returned safely to the D.C. area after minor electrical issue

Air Force One carrying Donald Trump returned to Joint Base Andrews after departing for Switzerland when the crew reported a minor electrical issue shortly after takeoff. A reporter aboard said the press-cabin lights briefly went out. Trump is expected to switch to another aircraft and continue to the World Economic Forum in Davos.

Pennsylvania State Police Search for Missing, Endangered 10-Year-Old in Philadelphia

Pennsylvania State Police are asking for the public’s help to find 10-year-old Muhammad Sakho of Philadelphia, who went missing Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2026. He was last seen around 8:10 a.m. near Penrose Elementary School at 2515 S. 78th Street. Sakho is about 5 feet 2 inches tall, around 100 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes, and was last seen wearing a black hoodie, a light green jacket, blue jeans, and a blue jacket. Police say he may be at special risk of harm or injury. Anyone with information should call 911 or the Philadelphia Police Department at 215-686-3183.

Trump Signs Executive Order to Block Wall Street Investors from Buying Single-Family Homes

President Trump signed an executive order on Tuesday preventing Wall Street investors from buying or owning single-family homes, framing the move as part of an affordability push ahead of the November midterm elections and arguing that homeownership remains central to the American dream and family wealth-building.