At the Australian Open, Naomi Osaka makes a striking entrance and fashion statement.
It took months of planning. And it all tied in with the remodeled player tunnel at Rod Laver Arena that reflects Australian themes such as beaches and the coast. “Honestly it came together quite beautifully because I didn’t know what to expect when I arrived here,” Osaka said. “Then it just felt like everywhere I... Read More
“Trump to address leaders in Davos amid Greenland tensions”
US President Donald Trump descends on Davos for a showdown with European leaders as his bid to seize Greenland threatens to tear the transatlantic alliance apart. Mr Trump mocked Europeans a day before heading to the World Economic Forum, amid tensions over the fate of the autonomous Danish territory. But leaders in the Swiss ski... Read More
Spain: Driver killed, passengers injured in new train crash”
A commuter train has crashed near Barcelona in northeastern Spain. The accident comes days after a deadly high-speed train collision in Andalusia killed passengers injured in new train crash A commuter train has crashed near Barcelona in northeastern Spain. The accident comes days after a deadly high-speed train collision in Andalusia killed 42. Emergency crews... Read More
Donald Trump doubles down on Greenland threats ahead of White House presser” President Trump on Tuesday is doubling down on his threats to seize Greenland, as European allies push back on the president.
On the anniversary of his inauguration, the US president has brought a list of what he says are his biggest achievements of his first year back in office, especially on immigration Earlier, he said there was “no going back” on his plan, claiming “Greenland is imperative for national and world security” French President Emmanuel Macron... Read More
A 15-year-old boy has been stabbed to death in a woodland near a park in Surrey.
Officers were called to reports of a stabbing off Lido Road in Stoke Park, Guildford, around 6.10pm on Monday.They attended along with fire and ambulance crews, but the boy was pronounced dead at the scene. Speaking on Tuesday afternoon, Detective Chief Superintendent Debbie White of Surrey Police asked witnesses to come forward “as a matter... Read More
The United States has yet to release the Russian crew members of an oil tanker that American forces seized in the northern Atlantic Ocean earlier this month, Russia’s Foreign Minister said Tuesday.
American forces boarded and seized the Marinera, a Russian-flagged oil tanker under U.S. sanctions, on Jan. 7 following a weeks-long chase on the high seas. The seizure of the ship came as part of the Trump administration’s efforts to block Venezuelan oil exports. Russia initially condemned the ship’s seizure as “maritime piracy” but later claimed... Read More
EU to suspend approval of US tariffs deal” Following US President Donald Trump’s announcement.
He would impose additional tariffs on European countries regarding Grönland, the major political groups in the European Parliament (EP) announced that they would not approve the trade agreement reached between the EU and the US last July. Leaders of the European People’s Party (EPP), the largest group in the European Parliament, along with the Socialists... Read More
Russell Brand has been charged with two further offences including one count of rape, the Metropolitan Police has said.
The former entertainer, 50, faces one count of rape and one of sexual assault of two more alleged victims In a new statement, the police force said the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) has authorised an additional charge of rape and a charge of sexual assault relating to two further women. The broadcaster, comedian and actor... Read More
“Wall Street slides to near three-week low as Greenland dispute triggers global sell-off –
The CBOE Volatility index, also known as Wall Street’s fear gauge, touched a two-month high at 19.42 points.Wall Street’s main indexes slid to a near three-week low on Tuesday (Jan 20), as investors were spooked by fresh tariff threats from President Donald Trump against Europe amid a dispute over control of Greenland US traders came... Read More
Surfer injured in fourth shark attack in Australian state in 48 hoursA surfer has been bitten by a shark, the fourth attack along Australia’s New South Wales (NSW) coastline in under 48 hours.
The 39-year-old man “sustained a wound to his chest” after a shark bit his board on the Mid North Coast on Tuesday morning, police said. He has been released from hospital. It follows three other attacks in Sydney over the past two days. All beaches in Sydney’s northern area will remain closed until further notice,... Read More