Lisa Murkowski wants to ban Trump from attacking Greenland by law.Image: keystone A bill in the US Senate would prohibit President Donald Trump’s administration from annexing, occupying or otherwise controlling the territory of a NATO country without the consent of the affected ally. 01/14/2026, 06:3801/14/2026, 06:38 The bill was introduced by Republican Senator Lisa Murkowski […]
Continue ReadingMark PoyntingClimate researcher Justin Sullivan / Getty Images The California fires of January 2025 were one of the most expensive weather-related disasters in US history Global temperatures in 2025 did not quite reach the heights of 2024, thanks to the cooling influence of the natural La Niña weather pattern in the Pacific, new data from […]
Continue ReadingExperts in England are using tiny cameras to monitor the development of the tree kangaroo cub. A name for the rare animal is still being sought. 01/14/2026, 04:2701/14/2026, 04:27 An article by The little animal with its big eyes looks out of its mother Kitawa’s pouch curiously and still a little uncertainly: In a zoo […]
Continue ReadingThe threats from climate change, such as more intense heat waves and rising sea levels, increase with every tenth of a degree of warming. Scientists also warn that passing 1.5C risks triggering so-called tipping points, from rainforest diebacks to ocean circulation collapse, that bring about irreversible and extreme climatic changes. In theory, the world could […]
Continue ReadingAccording to Allianz, artificial intelligence (AI) has become one of the biggest global business risks for companies. 01/14/2026, 03:5101/14/2026, 03:51 According to the insurer, AI is a double-edged sword for companies, helpful and dangerous at the same time. In the new “risk barometer” from corporate insurer Allianz Commercial, AI has shot up from tenth to […]
Continue ReadingReuters Armed security forces were deployed at a pro-government rally in Tehran on Monday More than 2,000 people have been killed during the violent crackdown by security forces on protests in Iran, a human rights group has said, as President Trump promised Iranians that help was “on its way”. The US-based Human Rights Activists News […]
Continue ReadingGreenland’s leader has rejected US talk of annexation and paused the Arctic territory’s push for separation from Copenhagen, ahead of a crucial meeting with US Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio. After days of growing frustration in Nuuk amid strained relations with Denmark, a press conference on Tuesday afternoon in Copenhagen […]
Continue ReadingSince late August 2025, China has taken delivery of at least 24 liquefied natural gas (LNG) shipments from two sanctioned Russian facilities, Arctic LNG 2 and Portovaya. This underscores increased cooperation between China and Russia as the Kremlin seeks to boost LNG exports in order to fund its war in Ukraine.
Continue ReadingIt’s also linked to a wide range of illnesses including cardiovascular disease and depression, all of which are adding pressure to stretched health systems. The WHO said governments should target alcohol consumption to protect people from its ill effects. Increasing the cost of booze through taxes is one of the most effective measures governments can […]
Continue ReadingDeputy Digital Minister Dariusz Standerski said in a TV interview that, “since the president decided to veto this law, I’m assuming he is also willing to have these costs [of a potential fine] charged to the budget of the President’s Office.” Nawrocki’s refusal to sign the bill brings back bad memories of Warsaw’s years-long clash […]
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