January 8, 2026

Violent Clashes Rock Iran as Protests Spread to 111 Cities Amid Economic Crisis

Violent protests continue across Iran, spreading to 111 cities and towns. Security forces and protesters clashed, with deaths on both sides. The unrest began over the falling rial and soaring inflation. Authorities respond with arrests and allowances to ease hardship.

January 8, 2026

Trump Wants Greenland, But US Already Has Military Access Under 1951 Pact

President Trump wants Greenland for national security and even suggested buying it. But the US already has broad military rights there through a Cold War pact. Greenland and Denmark reject any sale, and local people oppose US takeover. Experts say the US can expand presence by asking, no need to buy the island.

January 8, 2026

ICE Officer Shoots Woman Dead During Minnesota Immigration Raid, Trump Reacts

A deadly shooting took place in Minneapolis when an ICE officer shot a woman driving an SUV during a heated immigration raid. President Trump called the incident 'horrible' and labeled the woman a 'professional agitator.' Protests erupted as tensions surged.

January 8, 2026

EU Imports €7.2bn of Russian LNG in 2025, Fueling Putin's Ukraine War

Despite EU plans to ban Russian LNG by 2027, new data shows €7.2bn earned by Kremlin in 2025 from Yamal exports. European ports remain major LNG hubs.

January 8, 2026

PM Albanese Set to Announce Federal Royal Commission on Bondi Terror Attack

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is likely to confirm a federal royal commission on the Bondi terror attack by Thursday afternoon. The inquiry will examine antisemitism and the attack that killed 15 people. Former High Court justice Virginia Bell is expected to lead the commission.