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Trump's 'Pink Hair' And 'Green Face' Ridiculed After 'Bizarre' Speech At The GOP House Member Retreat
IBTimes - 7 Jan 2026 13:38
President Trump's speech at a House GOP retreat triggered intense online reaction over his appearance and style, with viral clips sparking debate over presidential conduct and public perception.
FEMA Staff Bracing for Dismissal of 1,000 Disaster Workers
The New York Times - 7 Jan 2026 03:20
The job cuts expected this month are part of a plan by the Homeland Security secretary, Kristi Noem, to remake the agency.
All Brown University shooting victims have been released from hospital, school says
Boston - 7 Jan 2026 02:56
Two students were killed and nine were injured when a gunman entered a study session and fired 40 rounds from a 9 mm handgun. The post All Brown University shooting victims have been released from hospital, school says a...
Yemen Separatist Leader Refuses to Attend Talks, Deepening Saudi Arabia-UAE Clash
The New York Times - 7 Jan 2026 14:41
Southern Yemen has been engulfed in a proxy conflict that pits two U.S. allies, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, against each other.
MPs would vote on using troops in Ukraine, Starmer says
BBC - 7 Jan 2026 14:29
It comes after the UK and France reiterated their commitment to using soldiers to police any peace deal.
Trump's Last Straw in Arresting Maduro Was Allegedly Triggered by Mocking His Dance
IBTimes - 7 Jan 2026 13:43
US President Donald Trump said Nicolás Maduro 'tries to imitate my dance' and called him violent, as the Venezuelan leader faces arrest in New York on drug and narcoterrorism charges.
Trump Boasts of 'Perfect' Mental Score, Claims All Presidents Should Be 'Forced' to Take Cognitive Tests
IBTimes - 7 Jan 2026 13:39
Donald Trump demands mandatory cognitive tests for presidents after 'acing' his third exam at 79. Critics weigh in as the age debate hits a new high.
The role the Caribbean played in helping the US to depose Maduro
The Guardian - 7 Jan 2026 13:36
Support for US action in the region seems to have laid the ground for regime change in Venezuela Dont get The Long Wave delivered to your inbox? Sign up hereHello and Happy New Year. We have started 2026 with a geopoliti...
Fear and uncertainty: Venezuelans face up to future without Maduro
BBC - 7 Jan 2026 13:26
The BBC spoke to Venezuelans after the seizure by US forces of Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro.
What we know about US seizure of Russian-flagged oil tanker linked to Venezuela
Sky News - 7 Jan 2026 13:18
The US has seized a Russian-flagged oil tanker with links to Venezuela.
Opposition leader Machado says she should be in charge of Venezuela
BBC - 7 Jan 2026 03:13
President Trump has publicly dismissed the Nobel winner Machado saying she doesn't have local support and respect.
Aldrich Ames, CIA agent who sold secrets to the Soviets, dies aged 84
BBC - 7 Jan 2026 02:54
The double agent compromised more than 100 operations and betrayed more than 30 agents spying for the West.
Maryland Rep. Steny Hoyer, longest-serving House Democrat, to retire from Congress
New York Post - 7 Jan 2026 23:51
The 86-year-old longest serving House Democrat will not seek re-election in 2026 and retire after more than 44 years in Congress.
The ICE Shooting Came During an Operation Focused on Somali Immigrants
The New York Times - 7 Jan 2026 23:44
Federal immigration officials have stepped up enforcement activity in Minnesota amid a fraud scandal there that includes many people of Somali origin.
Discipline, consistency & harmony - Rosenior's to-do list at Chelsea
BBC - 7 Jan 2026 23:44
New Chelsea manager Liam Rosenior was optimistic when arriving, but Wednesday's 2-1 defeat at Fulham underlines the scale of the task ahead.
The most dangerous day: bushfires break out in Victoria as BoM warns of catastrophic conditions to come
The Guardian - 7 Jan 2026 23:44
Bureau of Meteorology warns Friday most dangerous with hot, dry and windy conditions expected, including wind gusts up to 90km/hBlistering heat is continuing across most of Australia as the worst heatwave since black sum...
Pilot killed in Provincetown crash identified as Attleboro resident
Boston - 7 Jan 2026 23:36
The man was the sole victim of a devastating accident after the plane he was piloting crashed and caught fire. The post Pilot killed in Provincetown crash identified as Attleboro resident appeared first on Boston.com.
Texas A&M Warns Professor Not to Teach Plato Because of Gender Rules
The New York Times - 7 Jan 2026 23:34
The university is reviewing courses under new rules restricting teaching about race and gender. Administrators told a philosophy professor to cut some lessons on Plato to comply.
Notorious CIA traitor Aldrich Ames dies in federal prison
ABC News - 7 Jan 2026 23:33
Aldrich Ames, the former CIA agent turned Russian asset, died in a federal prison in Maryland, according to a Bureau of Prisons spokesperson. He was 84.
A big week? Brighton draw 'punch in ribs' for Man City
BBC - 7 Jan 2026 23:31
With Manchester City's crucial month beginning badly, Pep Guardiola is left to hope that their campaign is not derailing in similar fashion to last season.
People who stop taking weight-loss jabs regain weight in under two years, study reveals
The Guardian - 7 Jan 2026 23:30
Analysis finds those who stopped using medication saw weight return four times faster compared with other weight loss plansPeople who stop taking weight loss jabs regain all the weight originally lost in under two years,...
Newcastle score twice in stoppage time to win seven-goal thriller
BBC - 7 Jan 2026 23:26
Harvey Barnes scores twice as Newcastle come from behind to beat Leeds in a dramatic seven-goal thriller at St James' Park.