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• New mosaic portrait of Pope Leo displayed at Rome basilica - STORY: :: Rome, Italy:: January 25, 2026:: This mosaic portrait of Pope Leo is the continuation of a centuries-old tradition marking a new pontiff"We pray that the seeds of the Gospel may continue to bear fruit on this continent, bringing u
• Gunmen Kill 11 After Soccer Match in Mexico - The mass shooting occurred in an area fought over by drug cartels, just as the Mexican government has sought to show Washington that it is combating criminal groups.
• Iran unveils mural warning of retaliation if US conducts a military strike - Thank you for your patience.Our engineers are working quickly to resolve the issue.
• Hospice plea over dirty and broken shop donations - The Blythe House Hospice spends more than £1,000 each year to dispose of unsuitable items.
• Europe-U.S. ties at their 'lowest' in NATO history, ex-EU chief says, as Trump goes 'America First' - U.S. Preident Donald Trump's overtures about acquiring Greenland has shaken confidence in the U.S. among European leaders and the public.
• Taiwan monitoring 'abnormal' China military leadership changes after top general put under investigation - TAIPEI, Jan 26 (Reuters) - Taiwan is monitoring what it called "abnormal" changes to China's military leadership after its most senior general was put under investigation, and will not lower its guard
• Carney says Canada has no plans to pursue free trade agreement with China as Trump threatens tariffs - Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said Sunday his country has no intention of pursuing a free trade deal with China. Carney said his recent agreement with China merely cuts tariffs on a few sectors that were recently hit with tariffs.
• Trump’s Foreign Policy Is Stuck in the 16th Century - The president’s approach is not just chaos or an updated version of 19th-century great-power competition.
• In Venezuela, Families Search for Relatives Who Are Detained and Missing - Even as dozens of political prisoners have been freed, at least 66 people taken by state authorities and never heard from again remain missing, relatives and rights groups say.
• A girls’ soccer tournament drives HPV vaccine awareness in Zimbabwe - For the 16-year-old, the tournament’s most important outcome had little to do with goalmouth scrambles or final-whistle disappointment. Instead, it was about building confidence among girls to trust the HPV vaccine and prevent a disease th
• Private jet carrying 8 crashes at Bangor, Maine airport, linked to Texas Football mega-donors - The incident occurred early Sunday evening in Maine; it's unclear about the passengers' condition.
• As Europe’s Reliance on U.S. Natural Gas Grows, So Does Trump’s Leverage - Tension over Greenland has prompted worries that the Trump administration could turn the U.S. oil and gas industry into a way to pressure Europe.
• Looking for signs of Trump’s new world order after Davos - With his so-called “Board of Peace,” President Donald Trump’s transactional new world order takes shape.
• Kristen Stewart plans dramatic exit from US over Trump's America-first film industry policies - Kristen Stewart is considering leaving the U.S. due to President Trump's policies, saying she "can't work freely" in America and plans to make films in Europe instead.
• Super Bowl LX: What to know about the game - Drake Maye got the New England Patriots past the Denver Broncos and Sam Darnold helped the Seattle Seahawks edge the Los Angeles Rams. Super Bowl LX is set.
• Jet with eight aboard crashes on takeoff in Maine, closing Bangor airport - A jet with eight people aboard crashed Sunday evening in Maine, prompting officials to close the Bangor International Airport's main runway.
• Prince Harry and Meghan Markle make Sundance debut as they premiere Girl Scout documentary - Prince Harry and Meghan Markle walked the red carpet at Sundance film festival as the Duchess of Sussex surprised audiences with a heartfelt speech about "Cookie Queens."
• Federal immigration officials privately fume over DHS claims after deadly Minnesota shooting - Federal immigration officials say DHS mishandled messaging after a deadly Border Patrol shooting, hurting morale and credibility and sparking internal backlash.
• Authorities urge grave caution in Kentucky region after troubling discovery: 'We saw hundreds of them' - "There are so many."
• Seahawks earn trip to Super Bowl LX with thrilling victory over Rams in NFC Championship Game - The Seattle Seahawks are heading back to the Super Bowl, as they defeated the Los Angeles Rams, 31-27, in a thrilling NFC Championship Game
• Mamdani Clears Early Hurdles as Storm Bears Down on New York - Mayor Zohran Mamdani made use of his strong communication skills, and the Sanitation Department said every road was plowed at least twice by Sunday evening.
• Asia-Pacific stocks trade mixed as geopolitical worries keep investors on edge - Asia-Pacific markets traded mixed Monday as investors continued to pile into gold, sending it to fresh highs.
• Trump confirms federal review of Minneapolis shooting that killed nurse: 'Reviewing everything' - President Trump told the Wall Street Journal his administration is “reviewing everything” after the Minneapolis shooting that killed nurse Alex Pretti, as questions swirl.
• Here’s the latest on the first trilateral talks between Ukraine, Russia and US as negotiators set plans for future meeting - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Sunday highlighted progress made by Russian, Ukrainian and American negotiators in the United Arab Emirates capital Abu Dhabi, even as the path to achieving peace remains unclear.
• The far-left network that helped put Alex Pretti in harm's way, then made him a martyr - Encrypted chats reveal how activists tracked ICE agents before fatal Minneapolis shooting of Alex Pretti outside Glam Doll Donuts using a sophisticated database, and then after his killing they activated to protest the killing.
• Gold tops $5,000 for the first time in 'breathtaking and profoundly scary' rally - Gold hits $5,000 for the first time in history in a stunning precious metals rally.
• Iranian drone swarms pose 'credible threat' to USS Abraham Lincoln carrier group, defense expert says - USS Abraham Lincoln strike group approaches Middle East amid warnings that Iranian drone capabilities worth "tens of millions of dollars" threaten U.S. naval vessels.
• How the Trump Administration Rushed to Judgment in Minneapolis Shooting - The administration was in a race to control the narrative around the killing of Alex Pretti, even as videos emerged that contradicted the government’s account.
• Carney says Canada not pursuing free trade deal with China as Trump threatens 100% tariffs - His remarks come after U.S. President Donald Trump threatened to slap a 100% tariff on Canadian exports if Ottawa "makes a deal" with China
• Kentucky Gov Clowns Ted Cruz for Getting Duped By European Pic: ‘Sorry For Missing This… Been Busy Leading My State’ - Andy Beshear had a laugh at Ted Cruz's expense over a fake tweet accusing the governor of being out of town during the massive winter storm.
• Bill Clinton says Trump admin 'told us not to believe what we've seen' after latest Minnesota shooting - Former President Bill Clinton said federal immigration agents are engaging in "increasingly aggressive and antagonistic tactics" after another fatal shooting in Minnesota.
• Emory fires Iranian official's daughter after campus protests over controversial hiring decision - Fatemeh Ardeshir-Larijani, daughter of sanctioned Iranian official Ali Larijani, lost her position at Emory University as activists called for review of her immigration status.
• Video shows masked robbers crash car through jewelry store entrance, steal owner's gun in brazen heist - Surveillance video shows masked suspects ramming a car into a California jewelry store, looting cases, stealing the owner’s gun and fleeing in cars that later crashed during police chases.
• Drake Maye's controversial fourth-down play sparks social media fury as Patriots head to Super Bowl LX - A game-changing fourth-and-1 conversion by Drake Maye sent Patriots to Super Bowl LX despite officials' disputed call that Broncos challenged unsuccessfully.
• Another day another high: Gold surges past $5,000 as investors seek shelter from global risks - The surge comes as recent flashpoints from Greenland and Venezuela to the Middle East underscore higher geopolitical risk, while fiscal concerns also loom large.
• George Cabot Lodge, Last of His Family to Battle a Kennedy, Dies at 98 - The two Massachusetts clans faced off in elections for decades, until a final 1962 Senate race. Despite his loss, Mr. Lodge praised his opponent, Ted Kennedy.
• New Zealand resumes victim recovery efforts after fatal landslide - WELLINGTON, Jan 26 (Reuters) - New Zealand police on Monday restarted recovery efforts for the victims of a landslide that hit a busy campground on the country's North Island last week.
• Josh Shapiro accuses Harris' vetting team of making disrespectful commentary towards his wife - Pennsylvania governor Josh Shapiro said Kamala Harris' vetting team wasn't respectful to his wife during the interviews he went through as Harris selected her running mate.
• Reality dating show contestant Jardyn 'Pee Wee' Walker dies at 23 - Walker, a former contestant on "Two Ways with Erica Mena," was found shot to death in a Missouri alley on Jan. 21.
• Warriors' Steve Kerr claims 'misinformation' in media dividing Americans after CBP-involved shooting - Golden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr claimed on Sunday that Americans are being "divided by media for profit" and "misinformation" after a Border Patrol-involved deadly shooting.
• North Korea's Kim views sculptures for memorial of soldiers who died in Ukraine - SEOUL, Jan 26 (Reuters) - North Korean leader Kim Jong Un visited an art studio on Sunday to guide the creation of sculptures to be displayed at a memorial for North Korean troops who died fighting
• Body of missing 19-year-old student found in Ann Arbor - Authorities did not find obvious signs of trauma and don't suspect foul play.
• Barack and Michelle Obama slam ICE after Minneapolis shooting, urge accountability - Barack and Michelle Obama condemned federal immigration tactics in Minnesota after Alex Pretti's fatal shooting in Minneapolis on Saturday.
• Barack and Michelle Obama blast Trump and ICE conduct: 'This has to stop' - "Many of our core values as a nation are increasingly under assault," the Obamas wrote in a statement following the ICE shooting of Alex Pretti in Minneapolis
• Experts sound alarm as Chinese technology threatens strained US market: 'Give them an inch, they're going to take a mile' - "China has become this overwhelming machine..."
• Woman Thrown Out of Courtroom Due to Unruly Outburst While Being Sentenced for Her Roommate's Brutal Murder - "This is a satan synagogue!” Amanda Cook, 41, yelled as she entered the courtroom for her sentencing
• Patriots head back to Super Bowl after narrow AFC title win over Broncos - The Denver Broncos and New England Patriots on Sunday battled to see who would represent the AFC in Super Bowl next month. The Patriots came out on top.
• What I want from Apple, Meta and Microsoft in their key earnings reports - All three stocks are regarded as broken, and it's difficult to get more broken.
• Israel announces limited reopening of Rafah Crossing under Trump’s 20-point plan - Israel’s Prime Minister’s Office said Sunday it has reached an agreement to allow a limited reopening of the Rafah Crossing as part of President Trump’s 20-point peace plan.
• ICE says violent mob helped criminal escape and left ICE agent permanently maimed - Federal officials say Minneapolis unrest derailed immigration arrest, leaving suspect at large while ICE agent lost part of finger to agitator bite.