January 29, 2026 EU to list Iran's Revolutionary Guard as terrorists; Germany warns of rapid action The European Union approved new sanctions targeting Iranian officials and designated the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps a terrorist group over protest suppression and Russia support.
January 29, 2026 Iran to hold live-fire drills in Strait of Hormuz with US armada in Middle East Iran announces live-fire military drills in Strait of Hormuz as Trump sends USS Abraham Lincoln carrier group to region amid escalating tensions.
January 29, 2026 US allies edge closer to Beijing as critics warn China is gaining leverage over Washington Trump threatens 100% tariffs on Canada after Prime Minister Carney announces trade deal with China, escalating tensions as allies defy U.S. pressure.
January 29, 2026 UK's Starmer meets Xi in Beijing as Trump pressures allies on China trade U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer meets Chinese President Xi Jinping, while President Donald Trump attempts to dissuade allies from Beijing.
January 29, 2026 Russian man convicted of assault after Barron Trump reported attack to London police from US Barron Trump's late-night video call led to a Russian man's assault conviction in London after witnessing an attack during their brief conversation.
January 29, 2026 Trump says Putin agreed to halt Kyiv strikes for one week amid brutal cold President Donald Trump announced progress in Ukraine peace negotiations as special envoy Steve Witkoff reported productive trilateral talks moving toward a potential deal.
January 29, 2026 Travel warning escalates for tourists as US State Dept flags 'armed conflict' risks State Department updates its Pakistan travel advisory, maintaining Level 3 status while adding new warnings for unrest, crime and possible armed conflict.
January 29, 2026 BBC apologizes after ‘incorrectly worded’ Holocaust Memorial Day coverage intro blasted as ‘absolute disgrace’ BBC irked viewers by kicking off its coverage of Holocaust Memorial Day by declaring it commemorates the "six million people murdered by the Nazi regime" without mentioning Jews.
January 29, 2026 Convicted terrorist who plotted consulate, church bombings to run in UK election A Muslim activist with terror conviction runs for Birmingham City Council, sparking controversy as local elections approach in Britain's second largest city.
January 29, 2026 China executes 11 people convicted in scam crackdown Chinese authorities on Thursday announced they executed 11 people convicted in a massive cross-border fraud scheme worth roughly $1.4 billion.