16:12

WEF 2026

'We're shifting to a world without rules,' France's President issues stark warning at WEF

There was a common theme in speeches at the World Economic Forum on Tuesday (20 January). China’s Vice-Premier, He Lifeng, warned that "tariffs and trade wars have no winners," while France's Emmanuel Macron, labelled "endless accumulation of new tariffs" from the U.S. "fundamentally unacceptable."

14:06

Canada towards China

Canada's Mark Carney uses Davos WEF to launch 'post-American' trade order

At the World Economic Forum in Davos, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney positioned Ottawa at the forefront of a ‘post-American’ economic order, calling for a radical restructuring of global trade to bypass Washington’s increasing volatility.

13:15

Russia-led CIS bloc

Moldova formalises historic split from Russia-led CIS bloc, Moscow regrets the decision

Moldova's government in Chisinau has initiated the final legal steps to sever its institutional ties with Moscow’s post-Soviet alliance, marking a decisive moment in the small Eastern European nation’s pivot towards the West.

12:39

attack on Kyiv

Russian strikes cut heating to thousands of buildings in Kyiv amid freezing temperatures

Russia launched a combined drone and missile attack on Ukraine early on Tuesday, knocking out power and heating supplies to thousands of apartment buildings in Kyiv, Ukrainian officials said.

11:52

Sudan crisis

Sudan crisis: ICC warns of ‘calculated’ atrocities spreading across Darfur

A "calculated campaign" of mass executions, sexual violence, and ethnic targeting is sweeping through Sudan’s Darfur region, the International Criminal Court (ICC) has warned, describing a pattern of criminality that is being replicated from city to city with impunity.

11:07

Morning Brief

AnewZ Morning Brief - 20 January, 2026

Start your day informed with AnewZ Morning Brief: here are the top news stories for the 20th of January, covering the latest developments you need to know.

09:26

Expert view

Is the row over Greenland testing NATO unity and Europe’s Arctic role?

The United States’ renewed push over Greenland is exposing deeper strains in transatlantic relations, as analysts warn Washington’s approach reflects long-standing unilateral tendencies that could test NATO unity and Europe’s influence.

07:59

Australia gun law

Australia set to pass tougher gun control laws in response to Bondi shooting

Australia is poised to pass new laws to enable a national gun buyback and tighten background checks for gun licences in response to the country’s worst mass shooting in decades at a Jewish festival last month.

05:30

Winter Weather

More than 100 vehicles involved in pileup on Michigan’s I-96 during snowstorm

More than 100 vehicles were involved in a massive pileup on Interstate 96 in western Michigan on Monday (19 January), forcing the highway to shut in both directions amid severe winter weather.

04:30

U.S.-Greenland

Trump ties Greenland threat to Nobel peace prize snub, EU prepares response

U.S. President Donald Trump has linked his push to take control of Greenland to his failure to win the Nobel Peace Prize, as tensions with Europe escalate and the European Union considers retaliatory measures that could reignite a transatlantic trade war.

03:30

Gaza Governance

Morocco joins Trump’s Gaza Board of Peace as France declines invitation

Morocco’s King Mohammed VI has accepted an invitation from U.S. President Donald Trump to become a founding member of the U.S.-led Board of Peace, while France has declined to take part, citing concerns over the body’s mandate.

03:12

Board of Peace

Trump threatens 200% tariffs on French wine over Board of Peace rejection

U.S. President Donald Trump said he would impose a 200% tariff on French wines and champagnes after France declined to join his proposed Board of Peace on Gaza initiative.

01:30

Bulgaria Politics

Bulgarian President Radev resigns amid speculation he will form his own party

Bulgarian President Rumen Radev said on Monday (19 January) that he will resign from office, a move that has fuelled speculation he may form a political party ahead of upcoming parliamentary elections.

01:30

Spain train crash

Spain declares three days of mourning after deadly high-speed train crash

Spain will hold three days of national mourning after a high-speed train collision in the southern province of Córdoba killed at least 42 people and injured around 120 others.

01:14

Portugal elections

Ventura seeking power over presidency in Portugal, analyst says

Portugal’s far-right leader André Ventura is using the presidential race to consolidate political power rather than to secure the office itself, according to a senior political analyst, who says the real objective lies in strengthening his position ahead of future parliamentary elections.

00:30

French Politics

French PM to use article 49.3 to pass budget without parliamentary vote

French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu said on Monday (19 January) that the government will use special constitutional powers to force the passage of the 2026 budget without a parliamentary vote, despite earlier pledges to avoid doing so.

22:36

Radev resignation

Bulgaria’s President Rumen Radev to resign amid political uncertainty

Bulgaria’s President Rumen Radev said on Monday that he will resign from office, fuelling speculation that he may form his own political party ahead of upcoming parliamentary elections.

21:20

Valentino death

Italian fashion designer Valentino Garavani dies aged 93

Italian fashion designer Valentino Garavani has died at the age of 93, his foundation said on Monday.

16:46

Greenland-U.S. tensions

Starmer raises sovereignty concerns in call with Trump

UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has spoken with US President Donald Trump as Washington plans to impose 10 per cent tariffs on the UK and several European allies.

16:46

Economic diplomacy

Afghanistan and Qatar explore investment ties during Doha talks

Afghanistan and Qatar have signalled interest in expanding cooperation in investment and agriculture during talks in Doha, as Afghanistan’s defence chief attended a major regional defence exhibition.