A massive winter storm grounded thousands of flights and left millions in freezing temperatures across the U.S., yet in Minneapolis, tens of thousands of demonstrators marched in bitter cold to demand an end to President Trump’s immigration crackdown

The overnight attacks triggered renewed power and heating outages across large parts of the Ukrainian capital amid freezing temperatures, underscoring the gap between diplomatic efforts as talks continue in Abu Dhabi

ByteDance finalizes a majority American-owned venture to secure U.S. user data, clearing a key hurdle in a long-running national security dispute and allowing TikTok to continue operating in the United States

Athens is dealing with the “Trump hurricane” with unease. Cautious communication channels, reservations about a one-on-one meeting between the two leaders, and concerns over Greek-Turkish relations

Funding collapse puts millions at risk, with 3 million children threatened by severe malnutrition, as UN plans to aid fewer people than last year in Nigeria’s conflict-hit northeast

EU leaders aim to restore the stalled EU-U.S. trade deal while warning they will defend against any future coercion, following President Trump’s retreat from threats over Greenland

President Donald Trump’s new global peace initiative has drawn support from dozens of countries, caution from key U.S. allies, and questions over its powers, funding and relationship with the United Nations

For the first time, renewable energy generated more electricity than fossil fuels in the EU in 2025, led by a surge in solar and wind output, even as gas use rose due to lower hydro availability

President warns Tehran against killing protesters or restarting its nuclear program as U.S. warships and missile destroyers deploy to the Middle East

Britain has cleared China to build its biggest embassy in Europe in London, ending years of delay and opposition, as the government seeks to reset ties with Beijing despite warnings from lawmakers about espionage and national security risks

Washington pitches a sweeping redevelopment vision for Gaza at Davos while violence continues on the ground and officials signal a possible reopening of the Rafah crossing next week

Washington’s exit from WHO triggers budget cuts, unpaid fees, and global health concerns, with experts warning it could weaken disease prevention and response worldwide

The transfer follows the collapse of Kurdish-led forces guarding detention sites in northeast Syria, as Washington coordinates with Iraq to relocate thousands of ISIS prisoner

Unions demand urgent safety measures after three derailments in 48 hours killed dozens, as investigators probe track conditions and commuters brace for major disruption

Madrid urges deeper defence integration and a coalition of willing states, arguing a unified European force would deter coercion while complementing NATO

Brussels’ proposal to remove equipment from high-risk suppliers in critical sectors draws sharp criticism from Huawei, as the EU cites rising cyber threats and the need to strengthen technological sovereignty

A new framework deal with President Trump requires NATO members to strengthen Arctic security, with first results expected in 2026, says Secretary General Mark Rutte to Reuters

Supporters of the legislation argue that these projects are essential not only to Europe’s energy resilience but also to the viability of a corridor designed to connect Asian and Middle Eastern supply chains to European markets

Steve Witkoff says discussions with Vladimir Putin will focus on ending the war in Ukraine, with further talks planned with Ukrainian officials amid renewed diplomatic efforts

In Davos, Trump says Greenland is “our territory” and urges immediate negotiations, claiming U.S. control would strengthen NATO and vowing not to use force.