Minnesota’s governor urges federal agents to leave; China purges two top generals, and more
26/1/2026 | 3 mins.
Tim Walz, Minnesota’s governor, urged Donald Trump to withdraw federal agents from the state “before they kill another American in the street”, following the shooting of Alex Pretti in Minneapolis.
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Trump threatens Canada with tariffs; Federal agents shoot man in Minneapolis, and more
25/1/2026 | 3 mins.
China’s defence ministry said it was investigating Zhang Youxia and Liu Zhenli, two high-level military officials
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Silver’s record rally; talks begin between Ukraine, Russia and America, and more
24/1/2026 | 3 mins.
A senior Iranian cleric close to the ruling establishment threatened retaliation against American-linked assets across the Middle East if America attacks Iran, state media reported
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Trump unveils his Board of Peace; sues JPMorgan, and more
23/1/2026 | 3 mins.
Donald Trump unveiled an American-led “Board of Peace” meant to oversee ceasefires and post-war reconstruction, initially in Gaza.
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Trump claims Greenland deal; drops tariff threat, and more
22/1/2026 | 3 mins.
Donald Trump said he had agreed “the framework of a future deal” on Greenland after a “very productive” meeting with Mark Rutte, NATO’s secretary-general.
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