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Trump weighs imminent Iran strikes, but what’s the mission?17:47 Trump has sent an “armada” to threaten Iran, but the president’s rationale for a possible military strike keeps changing. Trump’s Ukraine peace ambitions threatened by stubborn realities14:35 Russia’s foreign minister shot down the security guarantees demanded by Ukraine for any deal, once again saying the current regime in Kyiv should end. Friction emerges between Trump and Venezuelan opposition over Machado’s return12:59 The administration may prefer reliability over democracy in Caracas, worrying advocates for opposition leader María Corina Machado. Japan’s Sanae Takaichi is proving a surprisingly popular prime minister11:22 The unconventional leader — for starters, she’s a woman — has called an early election for Feb. 8 in an effort to win a broad public mandate for change. South Korea’s former first lady jailed for bribery ahead of husband’s verdict2:51 Kim Keon Hee, the wife of former president Yoon Suk Yeol, was handed a 20-month sentence in a country where high-level prosecutions have become standard fare. Trump’s Venezuela plan does not foresee more military force, Rubio says28.ledna Secretary of State Marco Rubio would not rule out the possibility of another U.S. attack in Venezuela, but he said the Trump administration does not intend to order one. Removal of flags for fallen Danish soldiers at U.S. Embassy sparks backlash28.ledna There was no malicious intent in removing the flags, said a State Department spokesperson, who added that the flags had been replaced. ICE at Olympics angers Milan mayor, who says agency’s image is ‘terrible’28.ledna A routine role for ICE around next month’s Winter Olympics has drawn ire in Italy, amid President Donald Trump’s sprawling immigration crackdown. Toddler has two billiards world records — and a mean trick shot28.ledna Jude Owens has already scored two Guinness World Records for his snooker skills. He’s 3 years old, half the size of a cue, and needs a stool to reach the table. Ukraine sees ‘progress’ in latest talks with Russia despite ongoing attacks28.ledna Ukraine’s foreign minister described the Russian officials involved in the new rounds of talks, which resume Sunday in the United Arab Emirates, as much more serious than before. Hungary announces charges against Budapest mayor over Pride events28.ledna Prime Minister Viktor Orban has aligned himself closely with President Donald Trump’s brand of populist conservatism and is a MAGA darling. Germany and France push for ‘two-speed’ E.U. to overcome policy inertia28.ledna Germany and France want to speed up action on strengthening the euro currency, cooperating on military spending and building supply chains for critical raw materials. Inside the shadow war between Russia and Ukraine that exploits teens28.ledna Vika, 18, needed a job. Then an offer came for $2,500 to make a simple delivery that seemed too good to be true. It was a Russian sabotage operation. Clamor is growing in Europe to boycott Trump’s World Cup28.ledna This summer’s North American World Cup is inextricably tied to President Donald Trump. Some of his critics are questioning the fitness of the U.S. as a host. |