- Russia Says It Used Nuclear-Capable Missile to Strike Western Ukraine
by Andrew E. Kramer and Cassandra Vinograd on January 9, 2026 at 1:21 pmThe attack seemed intended to send a message to Europe as it strongly backs Kyiv in the peace talks.
- Live Updates: Trump Says More U.S. Attacks on Venezuela ‘Will Not Be Needed’
by The New York Times on January 9, 2026 at 1:15 pmPresident Trump cited cooperation from the country’s new leaders, who began releasing political prisoners on Thursday in an apparent concession after the U.S. capture of President Nicolás Maduro.
- Trump claims to have cancelled ‘previously expected’ second wave of attacks on Venezuela – US politics live
by Shrai Popat (now); Tom Ambrose and Emily Mackay (earlier) on January 9, 2026 at 1:13 pmUS president says move was reaction to Caracas releasing large numbers of political prisoners as ‘sign of seeking peace’Pope Leo XIV has denounced how nations are using force to assert their dominion worldwide, saying they are “completely […]
- X response to Grok sexualised images scandal ‘insulting’ to victims of misogyny, says No 10 – UK politics live
by Andrew Sparrow on January 9, 2026 at 1:09 pmImage-creation function has been limited to paying subscribers after Elon Musk’s platform was threatened with fines and regulatory actionDowning Street has defended its decision to single out pubs for special help with the problems created by […]
- Elon Musk’s xAI restricts Grok after outcry over sexualised images
on January 9, 2026 at 12:37 pmStart-up limits use of image generation system to paid users following spread of deepfakes and child sex abuse material
- Former CIA director William Burns: ‘Imitating autocrats is not a winning formula’
on January 9, 2026 at 12:30 pmThe ex-spy chief on the risks of Trump’s operation in Venezuela, what the US gets wrong about regime change — and why Putin badly misjudged Ukraine
