Day: January 13, 2026

U.S. Ends Temporary Protective Status for Somali Nationals

U.S. Ends Temporary Protective Status for Somali Nationals

Somalis under the specific status are now required to leave the United States by March 17.

January 13, 2026
“HELP IS ON ITS WAY”: Trump Backs Iranians Against Regime

“HELP IS ON ITS WAY”: Trump Backs Iranians Against Regime

The U.S. president urges citizens to hold Iranian officials accountable—while ramping up economic pressure on Tehran.

January 13, 2026
Italian Referendum: Will the Balance of Power Be Restored Between the Executive and the Judiciary? 

Italian Referendum: Will the Balance of Power Be Restored Between the Executive and the Judiciary? 

Meloni’s government is staking one of its flagship reforms on a popular vote that will shape the future of Italy’s judicial system.

January 13, 2026
Two Ukrainians Accused of Spying for Russia in Germany

Two Ukrainians Accused of Spying for Russia in Germany

Espionage suspects allegedly collaborated with a third individual to distribute GPS-tracked parcels intended for sabotage.

January 13, 2026
Europe Starts Preparing for Talks With Moscow

Europe Starts Preparing for Talks With Moscow

Senior European figures are beginning to acknowledge that ending the war in Ukraine will ultimately require dialogue with Russia.

January 13, 2026
EU to Advocate New Sanctions Regime After Iran Crackdown on Protests

EU to Advocate New Sanctions Regime After Iran Crackdown on Protests

After an EP decision to bar Iranian officials from its premises, the EU proposes further measures against Iran.

January 13, 2026
New Figures Blow Hole in Starmer’s Defence Pledges

New Figures Blow Hole in Starmer’s Defence Pledges

How can Britain defend other nations if it can barely defend itself?

January 13, 2026
Denmark, Greenland Officials To Hold Talks with Vance, Rubio

Denmark, Greenland Officials To Hold Talks with Vance, Rubio

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte will be meeting with the Danish defence minister as the alliance is planning “next steps” to bolster Arctic security.

January 13, 2026
France Records More Deaths Than Births for First Time Since WWII

France Records More Deaths Than Births for First Time Since WWII

New official figures show collapsing birth rates, a rapidly ageing population, and immigration now driving all population growth.

January 13, 2026
Freezing Rain Disrupts Transport Across Central Europe

Freezing Rain Disrupts Transport Across Central Europe

Airports, rail networks, and road traffic were affected in several countries as ice forced authorities to suspend services.

January 13, 2026
Austria Pushes To Ban Sharia Law After Court Shock

Austria Pushes To Ban Sharia Law After Court Shock

A Vienna arbitration case has forced the government to decide whether religious law can ever be enforced by the state.

January 13, 2026
BBC Moves to Dismiss Trump’s $5bn Defamation Lawsuit Over Manipulated Footage

BBC Moves to Dismiss Trump’s $5bn Defamation Lawsuit Over Manipulated Footage

UK national broadcaster rejects claims of defamation, arguing that the offending programme was not aired in the United States and that its misleading editing did not defame Trump.

January 13, 2026