- Australia Faces Critical Fire Warnings Amid Record-Breaking Heat Wave
by Nazaneen Ghaffar and Victoria Kim on January 8, 2026 at 6:54 pmTemperatures are well above 100 degrees Fahrenheit in much of the country, and forecasters warned of potentially catastrophic fire conditions on Friday.
- Live Updates: Senate Advances Measure to Curb Trump’s Use of Force in Venezuela
by The New York Times on January 8, 2026 at 6:54 pmIn a rebuke to the president, the Senate narrowly agreed to bring up a War Powers Act resolution for a vote. The measure would require Mr. Trump to seek congressional authorization for military operations in Venezuela.
- FBI takes over case of ICE agent killing US woman and cuts Minnesota’s access to evidence
by Richard Luscombe, Joseph Gedeon and Lucy Campbell on January 8, 2026 at 6:37 pmMinneapolis remains on edge, with several protests planned after shooting of Renee Nicole Macklin GoodUS politics live – latest updatesThe FBI has taken full control of the investigation into the fatal shooting of Renee Nicole Macklin Good by an […]
- Minnesota governor says ‘it feels very, very difficult that we will get a fair outcome’ of FBI investigation into fatal ICE shooting – live
by Shrai Popat (now);Marina Dunbar and Tom Ambrose (earlier) on January 8, 2026 at 6:34 pmTim Walz’s remarks come after a Minnesota agency says it’s withdrawing from the investigation after federal authorities blocked it from accessing evidence and materials from the caseFBI takes over investigation of killing of US citizen by ICE […]
- Canada fears conflict in the Arctic after Trump threats to Greenland
on January 8, 2026 at 6:37 pmUS policy of regional domination is being greeted with alarm by its northern neighbour
- US Senate votes to block Trump from more military action in Venezuela
on January 8, 2026 at 6:27 pmFive Republicans join Democrats in advancing legislation that halts further strikes without Congress’s approval