Start your day informed with AnewZ Morning Brief: here are the top news stories for the 21st of January, covering the latest developments you need to know.
Trump optimistic on Greenland deal as he snubs G7
U.S. President Donald Trump has insisted that Washington will ‘work something out’ with NATO allies regarding his contentious bid to acquire Greenland. Speaking ahead of his departure for the World Economic Forum in Davos, Trump defended his assertive approach to the alliance and dismissed concerns over transatlantic unity, even as he confirmed he would not attend the emergency G7 meeting in Paris, questioning the political longevity of French President Emmanuel Macron.
Global leaders at Davos warn of ‘world without rules’
Delegates at the World Economic Forum have issued stark warnings against a slide into protectionism, with French President Emmanuel Macron and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen uniting to condemn the “unacceptable” accumulation of tariffs. Von der Leyen cautioned that the U.S. risks plunging the alliance into a ‘downward spiral’ that would only aid adversaries, confirming that Brussels is prepared to launch a proportional response if Washington proceeds with levies linked to the Greenland dispute.
Brussels freezes U.S. trade pact as diplomatic row deepens
The European Parliament has suspended the ratification of a trade agreement with the United States following President Trump’s threat to impose tariffs on eight European Union nations over the Greenland standoff. Trump has reportedly threatened 200% duties on French wines after President Macron refused to join the U.S.-led "Board of Peace", whilst British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has urged calm, warning that a trade war would act as a tax on households across the continent.
Fatal derailment near Barcelona compounds Spain’s rail crisis
Spain’s railway network has suffered a second fatal incident in three days after a commuter train derailed near Barcelona Tuesday evening following a landslide caused by heavy rain, leaving the driver dead and 37 passengers injured. The incident comes as the country remains in mourning following a high-speed crash in Córdoba on Sunday evening, raising urgent questions regarding infrastructure maintenance. Operator Adif has imposed speed restrictions on key lines.
Russian strikes leave Kyiv freezing and nuclear sites at risk
A massive Russian air offensive has targeted critical energy infrastructure across Ukraine, leaving more than one million households in Kyiv without heating or electricity amidst temperatures of -13C. The strikes, which the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) warned had compromised safety at nuclear-linked facilities, occurred despite reports of ‘constructive’ peace talks between U.S. and Russian envoys in Davos, prompting President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to appeal urgently for greater American pressure on Moscow to halt the bombardment.
U.S. President Donald Trump threatened Iran with renewed military action on Sunday if Tehran-backed Hezbollah continues attacks from Lebanon, even as ...
Britain's Observer newspaper reported that Prime Minister Keir Starmer is expected to resign on Monday and outline a timetable for his departure. ...
More than 41 million Colombians headed to the polls on Sunday to decide whether the country will continue the left-wing policies of President Gustavo ...
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has instructed officials to resume discussions on reopening the historic Halki Seminary near Istanbul, a long-...
Bolivia showed signs of returning to normality on Sunday after President Rodrigo Paz declared a state of emergency to end a 50-day social crisis that ...
U.S. President Donald Trump threatened Iran with renewed military action on Sunday if Tehran-backed Hezbollah continues attacks from Lebanon, even as Vice President JD Vance held the first talks with Iranian officials under a week-old peace agreement in Switzerland.
More than 41 million Colombians headed to the polls on Sunday to decide whether the country will continue the left-wing policies of President Gustavo Petro or elect conservative outsider Abelardo De La Espriella in a closely watched presidential runoff.
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has instructed officials to resume discussions on reopening the historic Halki Seminary near Istanbul, a long-standing issue that was raised by U.S. President Donald Trump ahead of an expected NATO summit visit to Ankara next month.
Bolivia showed signs of returning to normality on Sunday after President Rodrigo Paz declared a state of emergency to end a 50-day social crisis that had paralysed transport networks across the country.
A train driver has been killed and nine people remain in a critical condition in hospital, after two trains collided near Beford in the east of England on Friday. The passenger trains heading to London collided at around 17:15 local time (1615 GMT).
Morocco captain and PSG defender Achraf Hakimi will face trial in France after an appeals court ruled there was enough evidence for the case to proceed.
A magnitude 5.8 earthquake struck southwest of Greece’s island of Crete on Saturday, with no immediate reports of damage.
Paraguay kept their World Cup hopes alive with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Türkiye, but the celebrations were tempered by a costly red card for veteran forward Miguel Almirón.
Israel and Hezbollah have agreed to a ceasefire, a senior U.S. official has said. Hezbollah has released a statement saying Israel must leave southern Lebanon. Israel has said it agrees to the ceasefire, but has said its armed forces won't leave Lebanon and will resume hostilities if attacked.
More than 41 million Colombians headed to the polls on Sunday to decide whether the country will continue the left-wing policies of President Gustavo Petro or elect conservative outsider Abelardo De La Espriella in a closely watched presidential runoff.
Britain's Observer newspaper reported that Prime Minister Keir Starmer is expected to resign on Monday and outline a timetable for his departure.
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has instructed officials to resume discussions on reopening the historic Halki Seminary near Istanbul, a long-standing issue that was raised by U.S. President Donald Trump ahead of an expected NATO summit visit to Ankara next month.
Bolivia showed signs of returning to normality on Sunday after President Rodrigo Paz declared a state of emergency to end a 50-day social crisis that had paralysed transport networks across the country.
Ukraine's improved position on the battlefield has done little to ease the humanitarian crisis affecting millions of people displaced by the conflict, according to the head of the International Rescue Committee (IRC).
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