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Top Catholic cardinals say U.S. foreign policy raises moral questions15:08 Three senior archbishops said recent events raise “basic questions about the use of military force” and have put America’s moral role “under examination.” Europeans see alliance at risk as Trump stokes trade war over Greenland13:32 U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer said it was “completely wrong” for President Donald Trump to threaten tariffs on allies who oppose his push to seize or buy Greenland. Long-standing GOP support for democracy in Myanmar crumbles under Trump11:22 Elections underway in Myanmar have been widely derided as illegitimate, but the United States has not joined the criticism of the military-led, China-backed vote. Ukrainian battlefield success denies Russia a key city as a bargaining chip11:22 As Russian soldiers try to infiltrate Kupyansk through a gas pipeline, Ukrainian forces are waiting for them. Trump promised Iranians the U.S. would rescue them. Some feel betrayed.11:22 In the midst of the mass uprising in Iran, President Trump vowed the U.S. would intervene if the Iranian government killed protesters. Thousands are dead. At least 21 killed in Spain when high-speed trains collide after derailment7:06 A high-speed train derailed near Córdoba and collided with another on a nearby track, Spain’s transport minister said. The death toll may rise. Court to hear Prince Harry’s case alleging illegal acts by Daily Mail7:06 Harry, the youngest son of King Charles III, has accused Britain’s Daily Mail of an array of illegal acts including surveillance and phone hacking. As Trump goes to Davos, the world faces a ‘new reality’7:06 President Donald Trump is preparing to address a gathering of global elites in Switzerland while appearing to be at open war with paradigms they have long defended. Trump plans to charge $1 billion for permanent seat on ‘Board of Peace’7:06 New details about a Trump-led board conceived to oversee rebuilding in Gaza have given rise to predictions that it could be used in place of U.N.’s traditional role. Syria says it has reached ceasefire with U.S.-backed Kurdish militia7:06 The ceasefire with the Syrian Democratic Forces, a U.S. ally against the Islamic State, came after the group lost much of its territory in a weekend of clashes. European leaders say they won’t be ‘blackmailed’ by Trump’s tariff threats18.ledna E.U. ambassadors will hold an emergency meeting on Greenland after President Donald Trump threatened tariffs on eight European countries that sent troops there. Putin’s global standing takes a hit as Russia’s allies are brought low18.ledna As allies like Venezuela, Syria and Iran get picked off or bombed, Putin’s international promises are regarded as more hollow than ever and his lies less convincing. After 75 years, a radio soap opera still has Britain on edge of its seat18.ledna Life, death and dairy unfold in 13-minute episodes, six days a week on “The Archers,” a wildly popular BBC radio serial. Queen Camilla is one of 5 million fans. Some Venezuelan prisoners are being freed. Others have disappeared.18.ledna At least 50 prisoners in Venezuela’s prison system have been transferred to undisclosed locations. Families are pushing for answers. How a melting Arctic makes Greenland more appealing to Trump18.ledna Trump has said he wants the territory because of its strategic location. Maps show how a melting Arctic is affecting geopolitics. |