Day: January 18, 2026

President Trump has not backed down on his threats to take control of Greenland, potentially by military force. Danish officials have also not backed down on their insistence that their territory is not for sale. So where does this go from here? How could things play out if Trump does follow through? And how do Greenlanders feel about being caught in the middle? CNN went to the island to find out. For more: Worried Greenlanders fear for future as Trump threatens US takeover — Guest: Nic Robertson, CNN International Diplomatic Editor Host: David Rind Producer: Paola Ortiz Showrunner: Felicia Patinkin Editorial Support: Caroline Paterson & Benjamin Brown
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On January 18, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev visited the Alley of Martyrs to honor the cherished memory of the 20 January martyrs.

Greenlanders march in Nuuk opposing Trump’s plan to control the Arctic island and impose tariffs on Europe.

European leaders said U.S. President Donald Trump’s threat to impose fresh tariffs on them if they oppose his attempts to buy Greenland was “unacceptable.”

Прозаик и художник Игорь Шестков 30 с лишним лет живет в Берлине. Он ведет довольно замкнутый образ жизни, много пишет и издает. Его книги полны гротеска, предчувствия апокалипсиса и преследующей человека личной катастрофы на фоне обезумевшего мира. Но в книгах Шесткова всегда жива спасающая ирония.

Two people died and dozens, including a child, were injured in a night attack by Russian forces on Ukraine, with over 200 strike drones used, says President Zelensky.

President Donald Trump has again floated the idea of cancelling the 2026 midterm elections. Laughing it off is foolish. He’s crazy enough to try.