Dutch government discriminated against Bonaire islanders over climate adaptation, court rules 28. January 2026 (17:55) Judgment in The Hague orders Netherlands to do more to protect Caribbean people in its territory from impacts of climate crisisThe Dutch government discriminated against people in one of its most vulnerable territories by not helping them adapt to climate change, a court has found.The judgment, announced on Wednesday in The Hague, chastises the Netherlands for treating people on the island of Bonaire, in the Caribbean, differently to inhabitants of the European part of the country and for not doing its fair share to cut national emissions. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Guardian pair honoured for Noel Clarke coverage at Women in Journalism awards 28. January 2026 (17:52) Sirin Kale and Lucy Osborne named women of the year and former Gaza reporter Malak A Tantesh wins rising star prizeThe Guardian journalists Sirin Kale and Lucy Osborne have been recognised for their investigation covering accusations of sexual misconduct against the actor and director Noel Clarke by more than 20 women.The pair were named women of the year at the Women in Journalism awards. Osborne dedicated the honour to the “many brave women, our sources” who chose to give evidence after Clarke took legal action against the Guardian. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Trump says he’ll ‘de-escalate’ Minnesota immigration enforcement crackdown even as raids continue 28. January 2026 (17:52) Fallout from shooting of Alex Pretti by federal agents dogs White House as outrage mounts and protests are plannedDonald Trump claimed without offering further details that he would “de-escalate a little bit” his immigration enforcement crackdown in Minnesota as he appeared to give lip service to quelling the backlash to two fatal shootings by federal agents, even as the raids continued without pause.The president did not say whether he would direct Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) or US border patrol agents to change tactics. Federal immigration raids continued in the state on Wednesday just as they have since the shootings, including an incident on Tuesday during which agents appeared to attempt to enter the consulate of Ecuador in Minneapolis without a warrant. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Iran appears to ease internet blackout as cost of shutdown mounts 28. January 2026 (17:41) Experts say uneven connectivity suggests regime is throttling and filtering data as losses said to hit $36m a dayIranian authorities appear to have relaxed – but not removed – internet restrictions, in what experts say is a sign of the mounting costs of the most severe internet blackout the regime has ever imposed.“There seems to be a real patchwork of connectivity. I think if most people have access, it’s some kind of degraded service,” said Doug Madory, the director of internet analysis at Kentik. “It’s almost like they’re developing a content blocking system by trial and error.” Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Matt Goodwin becomes Reform UK candidate, and Esther Ghey on banning social media – podcast 28. January 2026 (17:34) Reform UK has announced Matt Goodwin as its candidate for the hotly anticipated Gorton and Denton byelection. John Harris and Kiran Stacey discuss his chances. Plus, John speaks to Esther Ghey about why the government should back a social media ban for under-16s Continue reading...(The Guardian)
The arts of war: can Europe’s artists embrace the idea of ‘armed pacifism’? 28. January 2026 (17:16) Pacifism is core to modern European culture, but a ‘no arms’ attitude risks leaving artists and film-makers short of answers when facing military aggression and political threats• Don’t get This Is Europe delivered to your inbox? Sign up hereOne reason why art – painting, literature, film, theatre, all of it – is so important to society is that it creates spaces that can tolerate difficult answers to difficult questions. This makes art the opposite of politics, where politicians are under constant pressure to give easy answers to difficult questions.I was thinking about this distinction this month while watching the European film awards, this continent’s answer to the Oscars, which has moved its annual ceremony to January this year as it seeks to position itself as a major tastemaker for grownup cinema. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Qatari plane hits Milan airport lights during arrival of Winter Olympics staff 28. January 2026 (16:22) Aircraft carrying 104 personnel damaged lighting tower while making ‘wrong manoeuvre’ after landing A Qatari military cargo plane carrying security staff in Italy to assist with law enforcement for the Winter Olympics struck a lighting tower on Sunday as it manoeuvred upon landing at Milan’s Malpensa airport, it has emerged.The aircraft was carrying 104 personnel from the Gulf state’s elite security forces, plus huge jeeps and snowmobiles, as part of an agreement made with the Italian government, despite Qatar not competing in the games. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Winter storm kills eight in Tennessee as forecasters warn of new system 28. January 2026 (16:20) At least 25 weather-related deaths were reported in the US as power outages linger and another storm loomsTennessee officials have reported eight weather-related deaths across the state after a powerful winter storm swept across much of the US in recent days, as forecasters are now monitoring another potentially significant winter storm that could hit parts of the east coast this weekend.The Tennessee health department confirmed on Tuesday that there were eight weather-related fatalities across the state. Nationwide, at least 25 weather-related deaths have been reported, from Texas and Tennessee to New England, since Friday. Various communities have grappled with heavy snow, ice and dangerously cold temperatures. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Lawmakers condemn ‘disgusting’ attack on Ilhan Omar at Minneapolis town hall 28. January 2026 (15:47) Hakeem Jeffries rebukes Donald Trump for suggesting the Minnesota congresswoman staged what happenedUS politics live – latest updatesLawmakers from both parties have condemned the attack on Ilhan Omar after the Minnesota congresswoman was sprayed with an unknown substance during her town hall on Tuesday night in Minneapolis.In an interview with CNN on Wednesday, the House minority leader, Hakeem Jeffries, responded to comments from Donald Trump who quipped that “she probably had herself sprayed, knowing her.” Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Kim Keon Hee, wife of South Korea’s ousted president, jailed for corruption 28. January 2026 (15:15) Ex-first lady sentenced to 20 months for receiving gifts for political favours, as Yoon Suk Yeol awaits rebellion verdictThe wife of South Korea’s ousted president Yoon Suk Yeol has been sentenced to 20 months in prison for corruption, as her husband awaits a verdict on a high-stakes rebellion charge that could result in the death penalty or life imprisonment.Kim Keon Hee was sentenced for receiving luxury gifts including a Graff diamond necklace and a Chanel bag from the Unification Church in return for promises of political favours. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
