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Man Gets Life in Prison for Killing Shinzo Abe, Former Leader of Japan
Tetsuya Yamagami, 45, had admitted to shooting Mr. Abe, Japan’s longest-serving prime minister; but his case divided Japan.
21.01.2026 16:22
French Doctor Listened to Women’s Pain, Then Transformed How It Was Treated
Ghada Hatem-Gantzer, a French doctor, founded a one-stop shop to treat female victims of violence. Now, her revolutionary template is used across France.
21.01.2026 16:12
After Maduro’s Last Dance, a New Rhythm Goes Viral in Venezuela
For years, Nicolás Maduro and his movement used song and dance to rally support. Now, millions of Venezuelans are dancing to a different political tune.
21.01.2026 15:57
Majority of Latin Americans Endorsed Trump’s Intervention In Venezuela, Polls Show
Several polls show that a majority of Latin Americans who were questioned endorsed the intervention, suggesting a shift, at least for now, from ideology to pragmatism.
21.01.2026 15:13
Carney Speech on U.S. ‘Rupture’ and Canada’s Survival Draws Standing Ovation at Davos
Prime Minister Mark Carney got a standing ovation in Davos for starkly describing the end of Pax Americana. He is looking for new allies to help his country survive it.
21.01.2026 13:32
Rising Global Temperatures May Affect Choices for Winter Olympic Venues
Future games will need to be held at higher altitudes, and spread over multiple venues in order to adapt to a changing climate, new research suggests.
21.01.2026 13:00
Taiwan’s $40 Billion Military Spending Plan Stalled by Political Impasse
Taiwan’s domestic gridlock is revealing a deep-seated fracture over how the island should defend itself and how much it can depend on the United States.
21.01.2026 12:41
Greenland Tensions Rattle Global Markets
A slump in U.S. stocks spilled into markets in Asia and Europe on Wednesday, ending a period of relative calm.
21.01.2026 11:31
South Korean Ex-Premier Gets 23 Years in Prison for Role in Martial Law
Han Duck-soo was convicted of playing a key role in former President Yoon Suk Yeol’s imposition of martial law, which a court said was an insurrection.
21.01.2026 10:51
Why Was Macron Wearing Sunglasses at Davos?
An eye condition, not a style choice, prompted President Emmanuel Macron of France to don aviators to address the World Economic Forum.
21.01.2026 10:48
Israel Seizes UNRWA’s Jerusalem Headquarters
Bulldozers leveled some structures in a compound that belonged to UNRWA, the United Nations agency for Palestinian refugees, escalating Israel’s crackdown on the organization.
21.01.2026 10:38
Photographer Discovers Train Part That Could Hold Key to Spain Train Crash
Officials said they had located a previously unreported train undercarriage near the site of a deadly train crash in Spain. Experts said the finding could help investigators.
21.01.2026 09:42
Trump, Venezuela and Oil
The president’s message since sending troops into Venezuela has been clear: This is about oil, not democracy.
21.01.2026 06:37
Trump Heads to Davos Amid Deep Worries About U.S.-European Alliance
The gathering of the global elite is set to serve as an all-hands effort to de-escalate tensions between President Trump and America’s allies over his insistence on acquiring Greenland.
21.01.2026 06:00
Another Train Crash in Spain Kills 1 and Hurts 37, Officials Say
Train service in the Catalonia region will be suspended until it is safe to resume rail traffic, the local operator said.
21.01.2026 05:14
Britain Approves Contentious Chinese Mega-Embassy in London
Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s government approved plans for a massive new Chinese Embassy near Tower Bridge, angering critics who fear it will enable spying.
21.01.2026 04:10
Pressured by Trump, Mexico Sends 37 Accused Criminals to U.S.
Mexico has sought to do more to combat its cartels in an effort to stave off airstrikes threatened by President Trump.
21.01.2026 03:50
Trump Escalates Tensions With European Allies With Greenland and Gaza Efforts
President Trump’s bellicose demands about Greenland and participation in his “board of peace” are deepening worries about the fate of the trans-Atlantic alliance.
21.01.2026 03:43
Death Toll Rises in Guatemalan Gang Riots
Uprisings in three prisons have killed 10 police officers, presenting another challenge for President Bernardo Arévalo in his fight against corruption and organized crime.
21.01.2026 01:32
As Spain Mourns Train Crash Victims, Investigators Focus on Track
Officials on Tuesday were struggling to identify bodies from the crash near the southern city of Córdoba, which killed at least 41 people.
21.01.2026 00:06
Church Leaders and Police Say Over 160 Kidnapped in Nigeria
Christian groups said gunmen abducted congregants during Sunday services at three churches.
21.01.2026 00:04
C.I.A.’s New Focus on Latin America Reflected in Raid to Seize Maduro
A senior U.S. official declined to confirm the specific operations in Venezuela, but said a covert team provided real-time support for the military.
20.01.2026 23:15
A Few Dozen European Troops in Greenland Set Off Trump
President Trump threatened tariffs on European nations that sent military personnel to Greenland last week. Some have already gone home, but Denmark is now sending about 100 more.
20.01.2026 22:42
What Are the Chagos Islands and the Diego Garcia Base?
The islands, which Britain has agreed to hand over to Mauritius, are home to a strategically important U.S.-British military base.
20.01.2026 22:40
With Threats to Greenland, Trump Sets America on the Road to Conquest
After a century of defending other countries against foreign aggression, the United States is now positioned as an imperial power trying to seize another nation’s land.
20.01.2026 22:17
Islamic State Claims Deadly Attack on Chinese Restaurant in Afghanistan
A bombing that killed seven people and injured a dozen more at a noodle restaurant in a busy area of Kabul is likely to heighten China’s growing security concerns in Afghanistan.
20.01.2026 22:15
For Syria’s Government, Kurdish Deal Is a Big Win on Shaky Ground
The government’s move to assert control over areas under Kurdish rule is a major test for President Ahmed al-Sharaa as fresh clashes erupted.
20.01.2026 21:53
Scientists Set Up Camp on Thwaites Glacier in Antarctica
Low clouds have lifted long enough for helicopters to ferry scientists and their gear to a fast-melting glacier on the edge of Antarctica.
20.01.2026 21:45
Trump Heckles Europe Before Heading to Davos
As European leaders try to engage with the American president over Greenland and the future of Ukraine, he is mocking them as weak.
20.01.2026 21:32
U.S. Shifts Away From Kurdish-Led Forces in Fight Against ISIS
The U.S. envoy to Syria said Washington was confident the Syrian government could take over the country’s fight against the Islamic State terrorist group.
20.01.2026 21:11
Australia Passes Tighter Gun Control Laws, Weeks After Bondi Massacre
Critics said the government had rushed the legislation, along with a bill targeting hate speech, in the wake of the mass shooting in Sydney.
20.01.2026 21:09
Fresh Russian Strikes Cut Heat to Thousands in Ukraine’s Freezing Capital
The Ukrainian authorities say the repeated attacks on energy infrastructure are an attempt to force the country into submission.
20.01.2026 21:01
A.I., Big Tech and Trump Shine Most Brightly at the Davos Spectacle
The World Economic Forum is now dominated by global technology companies whose interests shunt aside most others.
20.01.2026 19:52
The Northern Lights Have Inspired Humans for Thousands of Years
The aurora borealis has animated myths, art, poetry and music for thousands of years. Here are some examples.
20.01.2026 19:36
Trump Doubles Down on Greenland Threats in Flurry of Truth Social Posts
President Trump posted private messages from France’s president and repeated his desire to take over Greenland in an overnight social media storm.
20.01.2026 14:09
Gaza’s Board of Peace: What to Know
Numerous countries say they have been invited to join President Trump’s newly minted organization, which critics say could undermine the United Nations.
20.01.2026 12:20
A Venezuelan Political Prisoner Finally Comes Home
Ángel Godoy was thrown into jail after writing columns that angered the government of President Nicolás Maduro. Now his family is trying to make up for lost time.
20.01.2026 11:02
How Trump Flexes Power in White House Meetings With Zelensky and Others
With cameras rolling, President Trump met with more than 40 international leaders in his first year back in office.
20.01.2026 11:02
How 40 People Died In a Train Crash in Andalucia, Spain
The victims of Spain’s deadliest rail crash in more than a decade included a police officer, journalists and a family returning from a musical.
20.01.2026 10:50
The Chinese Island Where Dreams of Real Estate Glory Never Die
Intended as China’s version of Dubai’s palm-shaped artificial island, Ocean Flower Island is a $12 billion monument to debt-fueled economic excess.
20.01.2026 10:09
Trump Links His Push for Greenland to Not Winning Nobel Peace Prize
In a text, President Trump told Norway’s prime minister that he no longer felt obliged to “think purely of Peace” and that the U.S. needed the island for global security.
20.01.2026 10:06
After Four Shark Attacks in 48 Hours, Australia Shuts Dozens of Beaches
Many of the closed beaches were in Sydney, the site of three of the attacks.
20.01.2026 08:12
Taxing the Ultrarich
The number of billionaires has exploded, yet they often pay taxes at rates well below average.
20.01.2026 06:25
Clashes Erupt Around Syrian Prisons Holding Islamic State Fighters
New tensions flared a day after a Kurdish-led militia agreed to hand over control of prisons holding some 8,000 Islamic State fighters to the Syrian government.
20.01.2026 05:25
Trump Is Pushing the U.S.-Europe Alliance to the Brink Over Greenland
As President Trump tries to coerce European leaders over Greenland, they are pondering the unthinkable: Is an 80-year-old alliance doomed?
20.01.2026 01:18
Sanae Takaichi, Japan’s Prime Minister, Calls for Snap Election
Sanae Takaichi, the first woman to be Japan’s prime minister, is hoping to seize on her popularity by calling a parliamentary election next month.
20.01.2026 00:57
Slow Emergency Response Blamed in Deadly Pakistan Mall Fire
The blaze, which killed at least 23 and left dozens more missing during “wedding season,” burned all night and day through a Karachi plaza with hundreds of shops.
19.01.2026 22:08
Survivors of Deadly Train Crash in Spain Describe Hellish Scenes
Photographs show a tangled mess of metal, wires and broken glass at the scene of the crash, which killed at least 39 people.
19.01.2026 21:46
French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu Says He Will Pass Budget Without a Vote
Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu’s effort to force the measure through Parliament opened up his government to a vote of no confidence.
19.01.2026 21:26
Trump Has an Offramp on Greenland. He Doesn’t Seem to Want It.
The strategic importance of Greenland is growing, and NATO has underinvested in Arctic security. But President Trump, intent on ownership, is rebuffing deals with Europe to solve the problem.
19.01.2026 18:03
Syria Struggles to Rebuild a Year After the Assad Regime’s Fall
A year after the dictator fell, Syrians are returning to a country with no clear plan for rebuilding.
Impressum: Bernard Henter, Am Flugfeld 33, 40489 Düsseldorf, Tel. +49-211-404113     Kontaktformular   2026-01-21 16:26