Day: January 27, 2026

Ankara leads Black Sea security talks while pressing for a negotiated ceasefire as NATO allies take a harder line on Russia

The Situation in Occupied Ukrainian Territories
In the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine, Russia has established a comprehensive system to supply manpower for its war effort, which now includes conscripting men with disabilities. This practice highlights the exploitation of the local popul…

Analysts expect the U.S.-China trade truce to hold as Beijing bets Trump won’t follow through on his threats ahead of a leaders’ meeting in April.

President Trump is sending Tom Homan to lead the immigration crackdown in Minneapolis. Reports suggest the current border patrol chief, Gregory Bovino, will leave the city with some of his agents, in an apparent White House policy change. It comes after federal agents killed two US citizens – Alex Pretti and Renée Good – in recent weeks. Also: the latest from the storm in North America; we hear from a Palestinian journalist about the likelihood of moving to the next phase of the Gaza peace plan; Nike “automation” lays off more staff; scientists map dark matter; and what makes magic mushrooms magical? The Global News Podcast brings you the breaking news you need to hear, as it happens. Listen for the latest headlines and current affairs from around the world. Politics, economics, climate, business, technology, health – we cover it all with expert analysis and insight.
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