FBI raids home of Washington Post reporter in ‘highly unusual and aggressive’ move 14. January 2026 (19:20) Agents searched Hannah Natanson’s Virginia home and seized devices in inquiry tied to a classified materials caseThe FBI raided the home of a Washington Post reporter early on Wednesday in what the newspaper called a “highly unusual and aggressive” move by law enforcement, and press freedom groups condemned as a “tremendous intrusion” by the Trump administration.Agents descended on the Virginia home of Hannah Natanson as part of an investigation into a government contractor accused of illegally retaining classified government materials. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Quebec premier François Legault resigns from post in surprise move 14. January 2026 (18:22) Legault’s abrupt resignation follows months of chaos that has rocked the governing Coalition Avenir Québec partyQuebec’s premier, François Legault, has announced his resignation as leader of the province, in an abrupt departure for the polarizing figure whose embattled government faces the prospects of an electoral wipeout in the coming months.Speaking at a hastily arranged press conference in Quebec City on Wednesday, Legault said he was proud to have founded the Coalition Avenir Québec (CAQ) party and won consecutive majority governments beginning in 2018. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Six arrested over suspected £300m fraud at UK social housing fund 14. January 2026 (17:51) Serious Fraud Office mounts seven raids on sites linked to Home Reit which raised £850m to tackle homelessnessBusiness live – latest updatesThe Serious Fraud Office has arrested six people and raided seven sites in connection with a bribery and fraud investigation into a social housing fund.The agency estimated there had been £300m of “suspected offending” at Home Reit, which was once listed on the London Stock Exchange. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Sex, drugs and sugar babies: first trailer for Euphoria season three drops 14. January 2026 (17:42) Sam Levinson’s hit HBO drama series returns in April with Zendaya, Sydney Sweeney and Jacob Elordi returningThe first trailer for the third season of Euphoria promises more sex, drugs and violence, teasing a troubled life after high school for the show’s characters.Zendaya, Sydney Sweeney, Hunter Schafer and Jacob Elordi are among those returning for episodes four years in the making. The new season will take place five years after the characters were last seen. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Democratic lawmakers file articles of impeachment against Kristi Noem 14. January 2026 (17:27) Robin Kelly and other House Democrats move against homeland security secretary over ICE killing of Renee GoodThe Democratic representative Robin Kelly on Wednesday formally introduced articles of impeachment against Donald Trump’s homeland security secretary, Kristi Noem, following the fatal shooting of a US citizen by an immigration agent in Minneapolis last week.“Secretary Noem has brought her reign of terror to the Chicagoland area, LA, New Orleans, Charlotte, Durham and communities east, north, to south to east to west” Kelly said in a press conference on Wednesday. “She needs to be held accountable for her actions”. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Pro-Israel group Betar to end New York operations after inquiry finds ‘violent conduct’ 14. January 2026 (17:16) State attorney general found far-right group harassed ‘Muslim, Arab, Palestinian, and Jewish New Yorkers’New York’s attorney general, Letitia James, announced a settlement on Tuesday with Betar US, a far-right pro-Israel group, after an investigation from her office that found the organization engaged in what her office described as “bias-motivated assaults, threats, and harassment targeting Muslim, Arab, Palestinian, and Jewish New Yorkers”.The settlement requires Betar to “immediately cease instigating or encouraging violence against individuals, threatening protesters, and harassing individuals exercising their civil rights”, and subjects the organization to a suspended $50,000 penalty that will be enforced if the group violates the terms. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Woman pulled out of UK ultramarathon after death threats over Afghanistan fundraising 14. January 2026 (16:29) Sarah Porter was running 108-mile Montane Winter Spine Challenger South race when security team had to disable tracking deviceA woman was pulled out of Britain’s most gruelling ultramarathon after receiving death threats over her fundraising for Afghan women and girls.Sarah Porter was nearly a third of the way through the 108-mile Montane Winter Spine Challenger South endurance race when organisers made the “difficult decision” to withdraw her due to threats to her life in relation to the foundation she runs helping women and girls in war zones. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
France announces ban on 10 British anti-migrant activists 14. January 2026 (16:21) French interior ministry issues ‘territorial bans’ after reports of anti-migrant activities by members of Raise the Colours movementFrance’s interior ministry has announced a ban on 10 British anti-migrant activists who travelled to the country.Officials said they took action after reports that members of the Raise the Colours movement had conducted anti-migrant activities in France. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Cyprus investigates ‘sinister’ death of Russian diplomat said to have been GRU spy 14. January 2026 (16:11) Apparent suicide of Alexei Panov comes after disappearance of oligarch Vladislav Baumgertner and amid corruption scandalEurope live – latest updatesAuthorities in Cyprus are investigating the “unnatural death” of a diplomat at the Russian embassy.“The incident at the embassy is being treated as an unnatural death because it seems, based on the autopsy, it was a suicide,” said Cyprus’s police spokesperson, Vyron Vyronos. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
‘It has destroyed years of work’: Cornish beauty spot loses 80% of its trees to Storm Goretti 14. January 2026 (15:57) St Michael’s Mount launches major operation to clear up devastation caused by 112mph windsThe tidal island of St Michael’s Mount in the far south-west of Britain is usually a place of peace and quiet.But it has become a hive of noisy activity as gardeners equipped with chainsaws and wood chippers get to grips with the devastating damage caused by Storm Goretti. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
