US judge declines to halt immigration surge in Minnesota amid protests
Minneapolis mayor criticises judge’s ruling, calling the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown ‘an invasion’.
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US judge bars government from reviewing seized Washington Post materials
The Washington Post has demanded the immediate return of materials seized from reporter Hannah Natanson.
US Supreme Court appears reluctant to let Trump fire Fed’s Lisa Cook
During two hours of arguments, some justices pressed US lawyer on why Cook was not given a chance to formally respond.
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Killer of Japan’s former PM Shinzo Abe sentenced to life in prison
The man who killed Japan’s former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe in 2022 has been sentenced to life in prison.
Published On 21 Jan 2026
S Korea’s former PM found guilty of insurrection, given 23 years in prison
Ex-Prime Minister Han Duck-soo accused of failing to hold a lawful cabinet meeting following martial law declaration.
US judge orders curbs on ICE agents’ actions against Minnesota protesters
The court injunction bars federal agents from detaining or retaliating against peaceful protesters or observers.
Trump to pardon former Puerto Rico Governor Wanda Vazquez after plea deal
Vazquez accepted a plea deal in 2025 after she was accused of participating in a bribery scheme while in office.
‘Inevitably difficult’: Inside a family’s fight against the US boat strikes
The family of Alejandro Carranza filed the first complaint against the boat bombings. What barriers stand in their way?
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South Korea’s former President Yoon sentenced to five years: What we know
Former leader found guilty of charges related to 2024 martial law decree, but could face death penalty in separate case.
US court hands Trump victory against pro-Palestine activist Mahmoud Khalil
Appeals court justice dismiss order that released Khalil from immigration detention, potentially enabling his re-arrest.
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Was Nicolas Maduro ‘flooding’ the US with fentanyl, as White House claims?
Trump administration’s claim that abducted Venezuelan leader is behind gangs sending drugs to US do not stack up.
