insert_link International Iraq’s Nominee for Prime Minister Rejects Trump Threats Nuri Kamal al-Maliki, a former prime minister, was nominated to lead Iraq once again, but President Trump said he would cut U.S. support if that went ahead.Source: rss.nytimes.comRead full article todayJanuary 28, 2026
International Trump says he’ll ‘de-escalate’ Minnesota immigration enforcement crackdown even as raids continue Fallout from shooting of Alex Pretti by federal agents dogs White House as outrage mounts and protests are plannedDonald Trump claimed without offering further details that he would “de-escalate a little bit” his immigration enforcement crackdown in Minnesota as he appeared to give lip service to quelling the backlash to two fatal shootings by federal agents, even as the raids continued without pause.The president did not say whether he would […] todayJanuary 28, 2026
International Guardian pair honoured for Noel Clarke coverage at Women in Journalism awards Sirin Kale and Lucy Osborne named women of the year and former Gaza reporter Malak A Tantesh wins rising star prizeThe Guardian journalists Sirin Kale and Lucy Osborne have been recognised for their investigation covering accusations of sexual misconduct against the actor and director Noel Clarke by more than 20 women.The pair were named women of the year at the Women in Journalism awards. Osborne dedicated the honour to the […] todayJanuary 28, 2026
International UK must ‘move now’ to ban social media for under-16s, says Brianna Ghey’s mother Esther Ghey has previously said she believes her daughter’s social media addiction made her more vulnerableEsther Ghey has called on MPs to vote for an age restriction on social media in the coming weeks, as she accused the government of “kicking the can down the road” with its planned consultation.The mother of the murdered teenager Brianna Ghey told the Guardian’s Politics Weekly podcast she believed children would be harmed if […] todayJanuary 28, 2026
International Nato needs to be ‘reimagined’ with Europe showing more capabilities, says Marco Rubio – as it happened US secretary of state also said he was confident of ‘positive resolution’ on Denmark in ParisIn other news, a former French senator has been found guilty of drugging a fellow politician in order to sexually assault her, in a case that has shaken French politics. Continue reading...Source: www.theguardian.comRead full article todayJanuary 28, 2026
International US intelligence agencies disagree with Trump’s opposition to Chagos deal, says Starmer Downing Street sources say agreement is ‘done deal’ and will not be scuppered by US president’s U-turnUS intelligence agencies disagree with Donald Trump’s newly found opposition to the Chagos deal, Keir Starmer has said, as he underlined how the US administration had supported the deal as it bolstered their defences.The prime minister made his remarks, which could undermine the US president’s fresh view of the deal as an “act of […] todayJanuary 28, 2026
insert_link International Panic on crowded train – passenger tells BBC of moment of Russian drone strike Five people died in the attack in northeastern Ukraine when three drones targeted the train.Source: feeds.bbci.co.ukRead full article todayJanuary 28, 2026
insert_link International Assefa targets repeat of record-breaking London win Reigning champion Tigst Assefa will target a repeat of her record-breaking London Marathon victory when she takes on rivals Sifan Hassan and Peres Jepchirchir in this year's race.Source: feeds.bbci.co.ukRead full article todayJanuary 28, 2026
insert_link Local Nanumba Traditional Council Strengthens ties with National Petroleum Authority A delegation from the Nanumba Traditional Council in the Northern Region on Wednesday paid a courtesy call on the Chief Executive of the National Petroleum Authority (NPA), Godwin Kudzo Tameklo.Source: www.myjoyonline.comRead full article todayJanuary 28, 2026
insert_link International Santander offers 98% mortgage for first-time buyers – with strict rules todayFebruary 3, 2026 6
