Jan 16 Cubans launch mass demonstration in Havana to decry U.S. attack on Venezuela, demand Maduro's release By Andrea Rodriguez, Associated Press The protest follows U.S. President Donald Trump's recent demands for Cuba to negotiate with him amid tightened sanctions and economic struggles. Continue reading
Jan 16 Delcy Rodríguez calls for opening oil industry to foreign investment and warmer US ties By Regina Garcia Cano, Associated Press Rodríguez lays out a vision for Venezuela's new political reality after the United States captured and toppled former President Nicolás Maduro. Continue reading
Jan 16 Julio Iglesias denies sexual abuse allegations made by former employees By Associated Press A Spanish high court received formal allegations against Iglesias on Jan. 5, but Iglesias denied the accusations on Instagram, calling them false and distressing. Continue reading
Jan 16 Social media platforms removed 4.7 million accounts after Australia banned them for children younger than 16 By Charlotte Graham-McLay, Associated Press The figures, reported to Australia's government by 10 social media platforms, were the first to show the scale of the landmark ban since it was enacted in December over fears about the effects of harmful online environments on young people. Continue reading
Jan 16 Prayer leader in Iran and the faithful call for executions over protests, a red line for Trump By Jon Gambrell, Farnoush Amiri, Associated Press Executions, as well as the killing of peaceful protesters, are two of the red lines laid down by Trump for possible action against Iran. Continue reading
Jan 16 WATCH: Maria Corina Machado holds news conference after gifting Nobel Peace Prize medal to Trump By Joshua Goodman, Isabel DeBre, Associated Press Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado said on Friday she’s confident of her country’s eventual transition to democracy after the U.S. military ousted former President Nicolás Maduro. But when pressed, she took pains to avoid giving any details on her… Continue reading
Jan 16 A South Korean court sentences Yoon to 5 years in prison in first of 8 trials related to martial law decree By Hyung-Jin Kim, Associated Press An independent counsel has requested the death sentence over the charge that his martial law enforcement amounted to a rebellion, and the Seoul Central District Court will decide on that in a ruling on Feb. 19. Continue reading
Jan 15 Grok blocked from undressing images with AI in places where it's illegal, X says By Elaine Kurtenbach, Associated Press Elon Musk’s AI chatbot Grok won’t be able to edit photos to portray real people in revealing clothing in places where that is illegal, according to a statement posted on X. Continue reading
Jan 15 Netanyahu says announcement of Gaza ceasefire's next phase is only a 'declarative move' By Wafaa Shurafa, Sam Metz, Associated Press Israeli strikes in Gaza on Thursday killed nine people, including three women, a day after the U.S. announced that the fragile ceasefire would advance to its second phase. Continue reading
Jan 15 Watch 5:51 News Wrap: U.S. places new sanctions on several Iranian officials In our news wrap Thursday, the Trump administration placed new sanctions on several Iranian officials after a bloody regime crackdown reined in widespread protests, European troops are arriving in Greenland after talks failed to make progress on President Trump's push… Continue watching