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Federal officers fatally shoot second person in Minneapolis

Minnesota Governor Tim Waltz announced that federal agents had carried out "another horrific shooting" as part of the Trump administration's immigration crackdown.

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Thousands rally in protest against ICE presence in Minnesota

Thousands of people protested against US President Donald Trump's immigration crackdown in Minneapolis on Friday, after a five-year-old boy and his father were detained by ICE agents.

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Greenland invasion could spark US constitutional crisis, experts say

A US military action against Denmark’s arctic territory would be a violation of US law, with potentially massive political consequences.

Switzerland

Stiff with tension, European leaders await the Trump show in Davos

The US President has completely upended the annual Davos gathering of the World Economic Forum. A rapt audience is waiting to hear from him how far he might go on Greenland.

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'Make America Go Away' caps see popularity surge amid Greenland spat

A subversive symbol of Greenlanders' political opposition to US President Donald Trump has appeared online: red caps with the words 'Make America Go Away'.

The Cube

Has Greenland banned Donald Trump and his descendants?

A post claiming that Greenland has banned Trump and the next 100 generations of his descendants has racked up millions of views and thousands of shares. But ultimately, it was published by a satirical news channel.

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US seizes sixth sanctioned tanker in effort to control Venezuela's oil

Trump met with executives oil companies last week to discuss his goal of investing €86 billion in Venezuela to repair and upgrade its oil production and distribution.

Europe Today

Watch: Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps — who are they?

The IRGC is estimated to be a force of 150,000 elite troops, backed by a 600,000-strong Basij paramilitary network. In return for their loyalty, Tehran grants them a massive gold chest: a budget estimated at $6 to $9 billion, nearly double that of the regular army.

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USA: Protests erupt in Minneapolis after ice agents shoot man in the leg

Tear gas was deployed by federal agents and local police in Minneapolis after a suspect was shot in the leg. Authorities say the officer had been assaulted with a shovel.

Europe Today

Watch: The US, the EU and the Iran question — what's next?

In Iran, real people are being murdered. With hundreds of reported deaths, the question arises: how many more lives will the next turn take?

World News

Vigils held across Venezuela for the release of political prisoners

Relatives and friends of political prisoners held vigils outside several Venezuelan prisons as they are awaiting the release of detainees following pressure from the United States.

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Hundreds protest in Minneapolis over fatal shooting by ICE officer

After Renee Good was shot dead during an ICE operation, protesters took to the streets of Minneapolis to demand accountability and the withdrawal of federal agents.

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USA: Minneapolis protests erupt after woman killed in ICE operation

Protests erupted in Minneapolis after a woman was killed during an Immigration and Customs Enforcement operation, with vigils and growing criticism of immigration crackdowns.

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USA: Minneapolis ICE shooting caught on video

Videos of a deadly shooting in Minneapolis spread online, as US authorities face scrutiny after an ICE officer killed a motorist during Trump's immigration crackdown.

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USA: New Orleans kicks off Carnival season with parades and more security

New Orleans kicked off the Carnival season on Tuesday with parades for Twelfth Night, featuring police motorcycles, marching bands, and colourful floats.

Markets

Morgan Stanley files to launch Bitcoin and Solana ETFs

Morgan Stanley is diving into crypto waters after filing to launch Bitcoin and Solana ETFs on Tuesday. The move signals major US banks are no longer sitting on the sidelines.

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AI takes center stage at Consumer Electronics Show 2026 in Las Vegas

The CES 2026 in Las Vegas highlights AI in daily gadgets like learning robots and smart kitchen tools, with 4,000 exhibitors and 130,000 visitors.

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81,796 toys collected at Hershey's teddy bear toss

Fans of the Hershey Bears threw 81,796 stuffed toys onto the ice for charity, halting play briefly. Hershey won 5-2, with the event donating to over 60 local charities.

Greenland

Greenland prime minister says 'enough' after latest Trump threat

Greenland's PM Jens Frederik Nielsen firmly rejected US President Trump's repeated comments on US possibly annexing Greenland, asking for dialogue and respect for international law.

World News

Spain and five Latin American countries reject US attack on Venezuela

Spain, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Mexico and Uruguay issued a joint statement rejecting 'the unilateral military operations in Venezuela' and warn against exploiting its natural resources. The signatories say the operation to oust Maduro was conducted in violation of international law.

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