USA Footage reveals Alex Pretti clashed with officers a week before killed The footage shot on 13 January comes amid rising public uproar over the Trump administration's immigration crackdown, with many Democrats and protesters calling for federal immigration officers to leave Minnesota. 29/01/2026
Economy US Federal Reserve keeps interest rates unchanged at around 3.6% When the Fed reduces its key rate, it tends to lower borrowing costs for things like mortgages, car loans and business borrowing, though those rates are also influenced by market forces. 28/01/2026
Iraq Hundreds protest near US embassy in Iraq over election interference After decades of conflicts and chaos, Iraq has recently regained a sense of stability but it is struggling with weak economic growth and cannot risk punitive measures by the US. 28/01/2026
Croatia Croatia will not join Trump's 'Board of Peace,' prime minister says Trump said last week he expects more than 50 countries to join, in what appears to challenge the United Nations Security Council's traditional role in international conflict resolution. 28/01/2026
The Europe Conversation EU can't replace Starlink yet, but is on right track, says Kubilius EU Defence Commissioner told Euronews the US remains irreplaceable for the bloc's security, specifically regarding space services. “When we have IRIS², it will be better than Starlink". But, the EU is not yet there. 28/01/2026
Europe News Danish MEP Dahl backs Rutte's view on EU defence dependence on US The Danish EPP MEP said in an opinion article for Euronews that NATO secretary general is right to claim the EU remains dependent on the US for security, at least for now. 28/01/2026
Europe News Euroviews. Don’t shoot the messenger, Mark Rutte is right — for now Europe lacks key military capabilities — especially independent command, intelligence, and digital infrastructure — most of which are still provided by the US, Danish MEP Henrik Dahl writes in an opinion article for Euronews. 28/01/2026
The Europe Conversation India trade deal cements EU's voice in 'multipolar world' - Costa The European Council chief tells Euronews a free trade agreement with India will help stabilise a global economy rattled by tariffs. The deal will see duties reduced on more than 90% of EU exports. 28/01/2026
Iran Trump says 'massive armada' headed to Iran as carrier group approaches The wave of protests in Iran, which broke out on 28 December over the collapse of the rial currency and the rising cost of living, saw between 6,000 and as many as 30,000 people feared killed by the Tehran regime. 28/01/2026
Europe News Shift in EU-US relations is 'structural, not temporary', Kallas warns In the aftermath of the Greenland crisis, the EU's top diplomat has urged European nations to stop outsourcing their security and defence. 28/01/2026
Markets Gold extends rally, dollar dips as Trump brushes off currency weakness Investors are withdrawing from sovereign bonds and currencies in an attempt to shield their assets from geopolitical volatility. 28/01/2026
Culture news Philip Glass pulls symphony from Kennedy Center in protest of Trump Philip Glass has announced he is withdrawing the world premiere of his Lincoln symphony from Kennedy Center, saying that the values of Trump-led Kennedy Center are “in direct conflict” with symphony’s message. 28/01/2026
No Comment Bitter cold grips eastern US as ice forms on rivers New York's East River is covered in ice as freezing temperatures grip swathes of the country in a storm that has killed at least 30 people. 28/01/2026
USA One person in critical condition after shooting at US-Mexico border The incident comes after angry protests erupted in Minneapolis after the fatal shooting by immigration agents of 37-year-old intensive care nurse Alex Pretti on Saturday. 27/01/2026
USA 'Doomsday Clock' reaches less than minute and a half to midnight The Doomsday Clock moved to 85 seconds to midnight, the closest ever, due to rising threats from nuclear weapons, climate change and disinformation. 27/01/2026
Europe News Rutte faces backlash for mocking Europe's security independence goals NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte is under fire for his dismissive remarks about the idea of European separation from Washington's protection. "You can't, we can't," he said. 27/01/2026
USA Ex-FIFA chief Sepp Blatter backs calls to boycott World Cup in the US The international community's concerns about the United States as host stem from Trump's expansionist posture on Greenland, travel bans and aggressive tactics in dealing with immigration enforcement protestors. 27/01/2026
Culture news Billie Eilish calls on more celebrities to speak up against ICE The killing of 37-year-old nurse Alex Pretti has prompted mass protests and pop star Billie Eilish is calling for more of her "fellow celebrities" to speak up against the actions of ICE. 27/01/2026
Economy Fed set to keep rates steady as Trump threatens bank's independence This week's meeting will be overshadowed by the revelation that the Justice Department has opened a criminal investigation into the Fed, threatening central bank independence. 27/01/2026
Economy Trump threatens South Korea with tariff hike over investment delay The US president said the tariffs paid on South Korean exports into America would rise from 15% to 25%, criticising the country for not making progress on a trade deal reached by the two nations last year. 27/01/2026