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Iran to consider lifting internet ban; state TV hacked
DUBAI, Jan 19 (Reuters) - Iran may lift its internet blackout in a few days, a senior parliament member said on Monday, after authorities shut communications while they used massive force to crush protests in the worst domestic unrest since the 1979 Islamic Revolution. In the latest sign of weakness...Reuters
Mon, Jan 19
EU's engagement with the U.S. on Greenland is continuing at all levels, spokesperson says
BRUSSELS, Jan 19 (Reuters) - The European Union continues to engage "at all levels" with the United States, while preparing its response to US President Donald Trump's new tariff threat, EU Commission spokesperson Olof Gill said on Monday.The EU is ready to use every tool at its disposal...Reuters
Mon, Jan 19
EU emergency summit on Greenland to be held on Thursday
BRUSSELS, Jan 19 (Reuters) - EU leaders will convene in Brussels on Thursday for an emergency summit following U.S. President Donald Trump's threats to impose new tariffs on several EU countries over his demand to acquire Greenland, a European Union spokesperson said on Monday. The summit is pla...Reuters
Mon, Jan 19
Trump tells Norway he no longer feels obligation to think only of peace
Trump has threatened tariffs on European nations over GreenlandLeaders of Norway, Finland seek phone call with Trump on issueTrump says Norway did not give him the Nobel Peace PrizeNorway PM says Nobel Committee is independent of governmentTrump: will do what's 'good and proper' for the ...Reuters
Mon, Jan 19
Germany vows to take countermeasures against further US tariffs
BERLIN, Jan 19 (Reuters) - Germany is determined to respond to further U.S. tariffs with effective countermeasures, said a German government spokesperson on Monday, warning that U.S. President Donald Trump's tariff threats are unacceptable and risk escalating the trade conflict."We are deter...Reuters
Mon, Jan 19
PRESS DIGEST-Canada -January 19
Jan 19 (Reuters) - The following are the top stories from selected Canadian newspapers. Reuters has not verified these stories and does not vouch for their accuracy. THE GLOBE AND MAILCanada has drawn up plans to send a small contingent of soldiers to Greenland for military exercises with NATO a...Reuters
Mon, Jan 19
EU's engagement with the U.S. on Greenland is continuing at all levels, spokesperson says
BRUSSELS, Jan 19 (Reuters) - The European Union's engagement with the United States on Greenland is continuing "at all levels" following U.S. President Donald Trump's vow to impose tariffs on a list of EU countries, EU Commission spokesperson Olof Gill said on Monday.He said the EU h...Reuters
Mon, Jan 19
Influential Israeli minister Smotrich calls for US-led centre for Gaza to be shuttered
Smotrich also says hostile states should be removed from centreCalls for ultimatum to Hamas, then full-force assaultCMCC backs aid, hosts about 60 nations in post-war planningJERUSALEM, Jan 19 (Reuters) - Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich urged Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday to ...Reuters
Mon, Jan 19
Trump to meet global CEOs in Davos, with US policy in focus
Trump invites global CEOs to Wednesday reception in DavosUS President due to give special address at WEF meetingTreasury Secretary Bessent due to brief press on MondayNational security advisers to meet in Davos, sources sayBy Divya Chowdhury and Peter Thal Larsen DAVOS, Switzerland, Jan 19 (Reute...Reuters
Mon, Jan 19
Astronomers spot mysterious 'iron bar' in well-known Ring Nebula
Cloud of iron atoms stretches across Ring Nebula's faceIt is possible it is remnants of vaporized rocky planetNebula discovered in 1779 by French astronomer MessierBy Will Dunham WASHINGTON, Jan 19 (Reuters) - The Ring Nebula, a stunning celestial structure residing in our neighborhood of the...Reuters
Mon, Jan 19
UK Starmer calls for 'calm discussion' to avert trade war with US over Greenland
Starmer says he will work to maintain alliancesSays Britain is pragmatic but not passiveSignals will take a different approach from EUBy Elizabeth Piper, William James and Alistair Smout LONDON, Jan 19 (Reuters) - British Prime Minister Keir Starmer called on Monday for calm discussion to avert a...Reuters
Mon, Jan 19
Germany thanks Trump for 'Board of Peace' invite, to consider contribution
BERLIN, Jan 19 (Reuters) - Germany thanks U.S. President Donald Trump for his "Board of Peace" invitation and will primarily examine what contribution Berlin can make toward the goal of a lasting resolution to the Gaza conflict, said a German government spokesperson in Berlin.The spokesperso...Reuters
Mon, Jan 19
Syrian troops consolidate hold after abrupt Kurdish withdrawal
Kurdish-led forces agreed to withdraw after days of fightingReuters reporters see government forces in Raqqa, Deir al-Zor oilfieldBy Karam al-Masri and Khalil Ashawi RAQQA/ Syria, Jan 19 (Reuters) - Syrian government troops tightened their grip on Monday across a swathe of northern and eastern te...Reuters
Mon, Jan 19
Ukraine's election chief warns against a rushed post-war vote
Ukraine to revise law for first elections since invasion Destruction, displacement complicate election logistics Voter data must be updated, election commission chief saysCeasefire is necessary for any vote, he says By Yuliia Dysa KYIV, Jan 19 (Reuters) - Ukraine will face enormous challenges to...Reuters
Mon, Jan 19
Japan PM Takaichi to call Feb 8 snap election on spending, tax cuts and defence
By Tim Kelly, Satoshi Sugiyama and John Geddie TOKYO, Jan 19 (Reuters) - Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi will call a national election on February 8 to seek voter backing for increased spending, tax cuts and a new security strategy that is expected to accelerate a defence build-up.Takai...Reuters
Mon, Jan 19
Tennis-Swiatek fends off dogged Yuan to reach Australian Open second round
By Ian RansomMELBOURNE, Jan 19 (Reuters) - Iga Swiatek launched her bid for a first Australian Open title with an unconvincing 7-6(5) 6-3 win over Chinese qualifier Yuan Yue under the lights at Rod Laver Arena on Monday.Six-times Grand Slam champion Swiatek was in all sorts of trouble, broken three ...Reuters
Mon, Jan 19
Tennis-Players hit by cramp as heat and heartbreak strike at Australian Open
MELBOURNE, Jan 19 (Reuters) - Players struggled with cramp and injuries on the second day of the Australian Open on Monday, headlined by the retirement of seventh seed Felix Auger-Aliassime while his compatriot Marina Stakusic needed a wheelchair to leave the court.Canadian Auger-Aliassime arrived a...Reuters
Mon, Jan 19
