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US allies won’t soon forget Greenland crisis triggered by Trump
Despite talk of a deal over Greenland, it will be hard for US allies to return to business as usual, writes the BBC’s diplomatic correspondent.
THURSDAY, 22 JANUARY 2026, 05:52

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Despite talk of a deal over Greenland, it will be hard for US allies to return to business as usual, writes the BBC’s diplomatic correspondent.

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Officials, including airport authorities in several major cities, are warning travellers to brace for significant delays amid the severe winter weather.

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Jamie Dimon said Donald Trump’s interest rate cap proposal would restrict Americans’ access to credit.

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Cosmonaut Sergey Kud-Sverchkov captured the lights over Earth during one of the largest solar storms in more than 20 years.

South Africa
When State prosecutor George Baloyi took him through that statement, Gwabini denied everything.

South Africa
Cachalia was speaking in Gqeberha during an stakeholder engagement focused on tackling crime.

South Africa
Sassa will also work with Home Affairs to assist with lost IDs.

South Africa
Six men are facing multiple murder charges for the brutal killing of 18 people.

World
Some people in Britain are asking what it would look like for their government to sever security and intelligence ties with its closest ally, the U.S.

World
During a speech in Davos, Switzerland, President Trump ruled out using military force to acquire Greenland. But he left many questions about the U.S. role in the world.
World
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan discussed developments in Syria and Gaza with US counterpart Donald Trump in a telephone call on Tuesday as Syria’s Turkey-backed government announced a ceasefire with US-allied Kurdish forces after days of clashes.

World
The US pop superstar is among nine songwriters who have been inducted into the 2026 class.

Africa
Kizza Besigye’s party says his condition is critical, but authorities say he was taken to hospital for a routine check-up.

Africa
Thousands of Senegal fans join the parade to celebrate Afcon champions on their return home.

Africa
The new government is addressing fuel shortages and strengthening the budget but many are not happy.

Africa
Paul-Henri Sandaogo Damiba is accused by Burkina Faso of trying to kill current President Ibrahim Traoré.

Business
The European country is the biggest autos manufacturer relative to the size of its population.

Business
The Office of Road and Rail says it was missing “critical points” when it made a decision.

Business
One conservative justice warned that the White House interpretation of the law could “shatter” Federal Reserve independence.
Business

Politics
McBride was probed over evidence suggesting he was in constant communication with Trent.

Politics
Ramaphosa responded to Iran’s participation in the Will for Peace naval drills near Simon’s Town.

Politics
Former IPID head Robert McBride is appearing for a second day before the Ad Hoc Committee

Politics
Former IPID head Robert McBride is continuing his testimony at Parliament’s Ad Hoc Committee.

Sport
Liverpool become the top-earning Premier League club for the first time, according to analysis from financial firm Deloitte.

Sport
Match of the Day pundits Stephen Warnock and Steph Houghton look at how a change of shape helped Liverpool secure a Champions League win away at Marseille.

Sport
With the league phase of Champions League almost at its conclusion, which teams can join Arsenal and Bayern Munich in the top eight?

Sport
Two second-half goals for Juventus confirm their progression in the Champions League with a win over Jose Mourinho’s Benfica at the Allianz Stadium.
Education
[The Conversation Africa] The United Nations made 24 January the International Day of Education to highlight the role of education in peace and development. In 2026 the theme is “the power of youth in co-creating education”. This refers to “involving young people and students in global decision making in education” and to young people’s initiatives to safeguard everyone’s right to education.
Education
[RFI] Rainfall of a level not seen for more than 70 years has caused flooding in Tunisia, leaving four people dead. Authorities say schools and many businesses, particularly in the capital, were forced to close from Tuesday.
Education
[Afrobarometer] Attainment advances among younger generations but reflects persistent disadvantages for women, the poor, and rural residents.
Education
[Scrolla] A scholar transport vehicle carrying nine children crashed with a car on Kingfisher Avenue in Elspark. Three children were injured and taken to a nearby medical facility, while others were not hurt.

Lifestyle
An environmental activist has claimed to have found South Africa’s ‘dirties’ beach – located in Cape Town! Take a look…

Lifestyle
Amor Vittone’s new partner, Marius van Biljon, has opened up about moving on from his late wife, who died six months ago…

Lifestyle
How does the Constitutional Court’s ruling on customary marriages impact Black Coffee’s appeal of a divorce judgment against ex, Enhle Mbali?
Lifestyle

Entertainment
The explosion allegedly involved unknown and undisclosed chemicals.

Entertainment
Second test of the night with image

Entertainment
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Entertainment
The Sunrisers, two-time former winners, will get a second chance at qualifying for the final.
Science/Tech
alternative_right quotes a report from The Intercept: Federal prosecutors on January 9 charged Aurelio Luis Perez-Lugones, an IT specialist for an unnamed government contractor, with “the offense of unlawful retention of national defense information,” according to an FBI affidavit (PDF). The case attracted national attention after federal agents investigating Perez-Lugones searched the home of...
Science/Tech
In an opinion piece for The Atlantic, senior editor Saahil Desai argues that media outlets are increasingly treating prediction markets like Polymarket and Kalshi as legitimate signals of reality. The risk, as Desai warns, is a future where news coverage amplifies manipulable betting odds and turns politics, geopolitics, and even tragedy into speculative gambling theater. Here’s an excerpt from...
Science/Tech
According to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, Apple is reportedly planning a major Siri overhaul in iOS 27 and macOS 27 where the current assistant interface will be replaced with a deeply integrated, ChatGPT-style chatbot experience. “Users will be able to summon the new service the same way they open Siri now, by speaking the ‘Siri’ command or holding down the side button on their iPhone or iPad,”...
Science/Tech
An anonymous reader quotes a report from TorrentFreak: Spotify and several major record labels, including UMG, Sony, and Warner, have taken legal action against the unknown operators of Anna’s Archive. The action follows the shadow library’s announcement that it would release hundreds of terabytes of scraped Spotify data. Unsealed documents reveal that the court already issued a broad...

Motoring
Six more Chinese brands are coming to South Africa this year, bringing everything from a Toyota Prado rival to electric bakkies and family SUVs.
Motoring

Motoring
South Africa is facing a severe shortage of traffic officers.
Motoring
Health
One person who contracted it died. The fungus is commonly found in soil in the Ohio River and Mississippi River valleys, and the illness is not contagious.

Health
Chloe booked an abortion because her sickness was so severe she could not look after herself.
Health
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. rallied supporters at the Pennsylvania State Capitol, where he promoted his new dietary guidelines.

Health
Dr Jo Blodgett from UCL explains an approach that considers how much you move – and don’t move – across the day.