Jan 20 Australia's Parliament passes anti-hate speech and gun laws proposed after Sydney attack By Rod McGuirk, Associated Press The gun laws introduce new restrictions and a government-funded buyback program. The anti-hate speech laws allow for groups not classified as terrorist organizations, like Hizb ut-Tahrir, to be banned. Continue reading
Jan 20 WATCH: Trump joins White House press briefing after latest Greenland and tariff threats By Associated Press President Donald Trump appeared at Tuesday’s White House press briefing to mark the first anniversary of the start of his second term. The rare appearance came as the president faces extraordinary pushback from America’s European allies over his planned tariffs… Continue reading
Jan 20 Syrian military, Kurdish-led forces announce a new truce after previous a ceasefire broke down By Ghaith Alsayed, Abby Sewell, Associated Press The al-Hol camp mainly houses women and children related to IS members. Continue reading
Jan 20 A look at Spain's deadly train collision by the numbers By Joseph Wilson, Associated Press The first deadly crash on a high-speed stretch of track has put a blight on one of the crown jewels of contemporary Spain. Continue reading
Jan 20 Surrounded by billionaires in Davos, Trump plans to lay out to Americans how he'll make housing more affordable By Josh Boak, Associated Press Headlines about Trump's push to acquire Greenland threaten to overshadow his proposals. Continue reading
Jan 20 Top EU official calls Trump's Greenland tariff threat a mistake By Jamey Keaten, Emma Burrows, Associated Press While the furor over Trump's desire for control of the vast Arctic island was a focus of an elite annual meeting in Switzerland, Greenland's leader insisted Tuesday on respect for its territorial integrity and said that respect for international law… Continue reading
Jan 19 Analysts warn that the Iran crisis carries potential nuclear risks. Here's what to know By Stephanie Liechtenstein, Associated Press In the wake of spiraling tensions between the United States and Iran over Tehran’s violent crackdown on protests, analysts warn that the internal upheaval affecting the Iranian theocracy could carry nuclear proliferation risks. Continue reading
Jan 19 Sheinbaum reassures Mexico after U.S. military movements near country spark concern By Associated Press Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum quelled concerns on Monday about two recent movements of the U.S. military in the vicinity of Mexico that have the country on edge since the attack on Venezuela. Continue reading
Jan 19 Watch 10:05 Europe stands firm against Trump's push for Greenland as he threatens new tariffs By Geoff Bennett, Veronica Vela President Trump ramped up the pressure, threatening new tariffs on NATO allies if they don't allow the U.S. to acquire Greenland. European leaders met to coordinate a response as they work to resolve the crisis sparked by Trump. Geoff Bennett… Continue watching
Jan 19 Watch 7:14 News Wrap: World leaders weigh whether to join Trump's 'Board of Peace' for Gaza In our news wrap Monday, several world leaders are weighing whether to join President Trump's so-called 'Board of Peace' to oversee the next phase of the Gaza peace deal, gunmen in Nigeria abducted more than 150 worshippers from three churches,… Continue watching