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Mapping U.S. strikes in the Caribbean and eastern Pacific0:56 An ongoing record of U.S. strikes in the Caribbean and eastern Pacific in the leadup to the attack on Venezuela and apprehension of President Nicolás Maduro. U.K., including Prince Harry, voices outrage at Trump’s Afghanistan remarks23:10 President Donald Trump’s inaccurate belittling of the British role in Afghanistan recalled previous occasions when he has insulted injured or fallen soldiers. Olympic snowboarder turned ‘Most Wanted’ fugitive Ryan Wedding arrested21:35 The FBI offered a $15 million reward for information leading to Ryan Wedding’s arrest and accused him of ordering the slaying of a witness set to testify against him. Oscar nominee chosen from four visions of Israeli-Palestinian conflict16:46 “The Voice of Hind Rajab,” Tunisia’s submission for best international feature, was among several contenders depicting generations of Palestinian struggle. Despite Davos claims of peace progress, Russia maintains hard line on talks15:41 After talks with Trump’s envoys, Russia said it would keep fighting in Ukraine until it had achieved its territorial objectives. After Trump climbdown on Greenland, Europe says standing up pays off15:09 For some in the often fractured E.U., Trump’s retreat on the Arctic territory is proof that retaliation — not conciliation — is the answer to his hardball tactics. Can’t sing? Neither can they. That hasn’t stopped the Tuneless Choir.14:36 The Tuneless Choir was co-founded by a woman who was told as a child: ‘Please stop singing, you are spoiling it for everyone else.” ‘Free Solo’ climber Alex Honnold set to scale Taiwan’s tallest building14:36 The American superstar climber sees a new record in Taipei 101, Taiwan’s tallest building. Beleaguered Taiwan, fending off China, sees a marketing opportunity. Trump withdraws Carney’s invitation to Board of Peace after Davos spat12:59 President Donald Trump said the Canadian leader was no longer welcome on his “prestigious Board of Leaders” after the pair traded barbs in high-profile speeches in Davos. Trump says China is a threat to Greenland. What’s Beijing doing in the Arctic?12:59 China has no plans or ability to conquer Greenland, analysts say. But it does have wide-ranging ambitions to expand its presence across the Arctic region. Trump dominated Davos. But Canada’s Carney was the star.6:35 Carney delivered an address that squarely confronted the world wrought by Trump’s presidency. Davos’s attendees — including Trump — took notice. Trump’s ‘master plan’ for Gaza contrasts with reality on the ground22.ledna Jared Kushner presented a vision for Gaza at the World Economic Forum in Davos that included high-rises, data centers and little input from Palestinians. As Trump drops Greenland threats, Europeans say they are still on guard22.ledna European officials said they expect ongoing negotiations to touch on expanding the presence of U.S. troops and bases in Greenland and greater access to investment in minerals. Trump set to meet Zelensky in Davos as his envoys head to Moscow22.ledna Trump and his envoy Witkoff have said a deal to resolve nearly four years of war between Russia and Ukraine is close. In populist split, Trump’s fans in Europe broke with him on Greenland22.ledna The European far right’s pushback showed the limits of the president’s with-me-or-against-me politics, a key obstacle to cooperation among nationalist parties. |