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January 29

Aryna Sabalenka addresses Ukrainian opponent's decision to skip handshake after Australian Open semifinal

Top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka advanced to the Australian Open final after beating Ukraine's Elina Svitolina as political tensions with Russia continue to affect tennis.

January 29

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

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

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

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

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

Left's anti-ICE rhetoric skyrockets after deadly Minnesota shootings and protests

Podcast host Ben Shapiro joined 'The Faulkner Focus' to discuss a Senate test vote on a possible government shutdown over a DHS funding battle amid a surge of anti-ICE rhetoric. 

January 29

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

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

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.