World News Mother urges UK to act over son held in Syria January 27, 2026 Elizabeth Jenrola Oso The mother of a British-born man detained without trial in Syria for almost nine years has called on the UK or Canada to repatriate him, amid US plans to transfer…
World News Newsom accuses TikTok of suppressing anti-Trump content January 27, 2026 Elizabeth Jenrola Oso California Governor Gavin Newsom has accused TikTok of suppressing content critical of President Donald Trump, as he launched a review of the platform’s content moderation practices to determine whether they…
Middle East News World News Israel ties Rafah reopening to recovery of last hostage January 26, 2026 Elizabeth Jenrola Oso Israel said on Sunday that its military was carrying out a “large-scale operation” in Gaza to recover the body of the last remaining hostage, adding that the Rafah crossing with…
World News Seven dead as severe winter storm batters US January 26, 2026 Elizabeth Jenrola Oso At least seven people have died after a powerful winter storm swept across large parts of the United States, bringing heavy snow and ice from the Gulf Coast to the…
World News Trump files $5bn lawsuit against JPMorgan Chase January 23, 2026 Elizabeth Jenrola Oso Donald Trump has filed a lawsuit against JPMorgan Chase and its chief executive, Jamie Dimon, seeking at least $5bn in damages over claims that the bank cut off his accounts…
World News Trump expands defamation lawsuit against New York Times over poll results January 23, 2026 Elizabeth Jenrola Oso Donald Trump has said he is expanding his defamation lawsuit against the New York Times to include criticism of one of its opinion polls. In a post on his Truth…
World News Trump rescinds offer for Canada to join global peace board January 23, 2026 Elizabeth Jenrola Oso Donald Trump has withdrawn an invitation for Canada to join his proposed “board of peace”, an initiative he says is designed to resolve global conflicts. In a post on his…
World News TikTok secures US ownership deal, ending ban threat January 23, 2026 Elizabeth Jenrola Oso TikTok has announced it has reached a deal to create a new US-based entity, allowing the company to avoid a nationwide ban and bringing to an end a prolonged legal…
Entertainment Taylor Swift to become second-youngest inductee in Songwriters Hall of Fame January 22, 2026 Elizabeth Jenrola Oso Taylor Swift is set to become the second-youngest songwriter ever inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame, a milestone that further cements her influence on contemporary music. The 36-year-old pop…
World News 32 companies linked to half of global carbon emissions January 21, 2026 Elizabeth Jenrola Oso Just 32 fossil fuel companies were responsible for half of the global carbon dioxide emissions driving the climate crisis in 2024, according to a new report. The figure is down…
