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A federal immigration agent shot a man in the leg during an enforcement operation in Minneapolis on Wednesday night, sparking clashes with demonstrators in what the mayor said turned into an “unsustainable” situation. It was the second ICE-related shooting in the city in just over a week, with tensions rising since the fatal shooting of Renee Good on 7 January amid a major immigration crackdown that has seen thousands of ICE officers sent to Minnesota’s largest city. The US Department of Homeland Security said federal officers were involved in a chase of a Venezuelan man they claim was in the…

“What is clear is that Greenland can count on us politically, economically and financially,” von der Leyen told reporters in the Port of Limassol on Thursday, where European commissioners held talks with Cypriot officials and politicians including President Nikos Christodoulides. Cyprus assumed the six-month rotating presidency of the Council of the EU on Jan. 1. Von der Leyen underscored Europe’s economic commitment to the Arctic, noting that the EU intended to double financial support to Greenland in its next seven-year budget. She said Brussels and Nuuk, the island’s capital, “are discussing investments” in the territory and “we’re doubling down on…

Published on 15/01/2026 – 17:28 GMT+1 The United States imposed sanctions on Iranian security officials and financial networks on Thursday, accusing them of orchestrating a violent crackdown on peaceful protests and laundering billions in oil revenues. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced the measures in the wake of the biggest anti-government protests in the history of the Islamic republic, although the demonstrations appear to have diminished over the last few days in the face of repression and an almost week-long internet blackout. “The United States stands firmly behind the Iranian people in their call for freedom and justice,” Bessent said in…

BRUXELLES — Pour une entreprise qui s’est fait prendre à vendre des armes et des poupées sexuelles d’apparence enfantine sur le marché européen, Shein a toujours autant accès aux décideurs de l’Union européenne. Après avoir échappé le mois dernier à la suspension de sa plateforme en France, la marque chinoise d’ultra-fast-fashion s’est rendue dans la capitale de l’UE pour convaincre la Commission européenne qu’elle est respectueuse de l’environnement. Et Bruxelles est à l’écoute. Le président exécutif de Shein, Donald Tang, a rencontré mercredi la commissaire à l’Environnement, Jessika Roswall, pour parler des “priorités communes” de l’entreprise et l’UE en matière…

Thousands of Hindu devotees gathered in Prayagraj, in India’s Uttar Pradesh state, to take a holy dip at the Sangam, the confluence of the Ganges and Yamuna rivers, during the Magh Mela festival. The ritual, held on Makar Sankranti, saw pilgrims praying, lighting clay oil lamps and scooping river water as part of traditional rites. Hindus believe bathing at the confluence cleanses sins and brings spiritual liberation. Security was stepped up along the riverbanks.

“Don’t forget…this is Robert Generic. This is Robert the Remainer. This is the Robert the ‘I don’t stand particularly for anything at all’ who suddenly appears to be … on this Damascene conversion.” May 2025: Jenrick says Farage has had too many pints It cuts both ways. Jenrick has been happy to throw the odd insult Farage’s way too. Lambasting Reform’s social security policy, the ex-Tory got personal: “Has he cooked this up after one too many pints at his local?,” Jenrick asked. “Has a joint found its way into his usual pack of Marlboro Golds?” August 2025: Jenrick claims…

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has said the European Union will continue to work closely with the United States to strengthen security in the Arctic even as US President Donald Trump persists with his threats to seize Greenland from Denmark. “The European Union has a very good reputation in Greenland, and we are counting very much on the excellent cooperation that we have,” von der Leyen said on Thursday on an official visit to Limassol, Cyprus. “We will thus continue our work on Arctic security with our allies (and) our partners, including the United States,” she added. Trump…

Chinese dissident artist Ai Weiwei has launched his first solo exhibition at Nature Morte’s Dhan Mill space in southern New Delhi, India. The show opened on 15 January and brings together sculptures, installations, and mixed-media works that trace more than two decades of his career. It also includes pieces created as a personal homage to India. Ai Weiwei, 68, is known worldwide for blending art with political critique. He helped design Beijing’s Bird’s Nest stadium for the 2008 Olympics before openly criticizing the Chinese government. That stance led to his detention for 81 days in 2011 and years of restrictions…

US forces in the Caribbean Sea have seized another sanctioned oil tanker that the Trump administration says has ties to Venezuela, part of a broader effort by Washington to take control of the South American country’s oil. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem wrote on social media that the US Coast Guard had boarded the Motor Tanker Veronica early on Thursday. She said the ship had previously passed through Venezuelan waters and was operating in defiance of President Donald Trump’s “established quarantine of sanctioned vessels in the Caribbean.” US Southern Command said Marines and sailors launched from the aircraft carrier USS…

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