How far will Europe go to defend Greenland from Trump? 14. January 2026 (15:31) The president’s disregard for international law exposes the continent’s reliance on the US. Leaders have hardened their language in support of Denmark, but the price of confronting him is high• Don’t get This Is Europe delivered to your inbox? Sign up hereDonald Trump’s threat to take control of Greenland “one way or the other” has left the territory and its sovereign power Denmark reeling and the rest of Europe scrambling for ways to stop him.After the shock of the US’s military raid on Venezuela Trump’s ambition to put Greenland next on his hitlist is no longer being seen in Europe as bluster or fantasy, but a serious intention, driven by ideology, neo-imperial expansionism, US thirst for critical minerals, or all of the above. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Former NSW Labor minister condemns Forestry Corporation after greater glider ‘den trees’ found at planned logging site 14. January 2026 (15:00) Bob Debus says operations at Glenbog state forest on south coast show native forest logging is untenableGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA former New South Wales Labor environment minister has called on the government to halt imminent logging in a forest on the state’s south coast, after citizen scientists recorded 102 trees that they say are home to endangered greater gliders.Bob Debus, who served as environment minister in the Carr and Iemma governments, also accused the NSW Forestry Corporation (NSWFC) of being found in breach of its own regulations so frequently that the “practice is essentially part of its business model”. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Australian chapter of Islamist group Hizb ut-Tahrir has no plans to disband before Labor’s hate speech laws 14. January 2026 (15:00) Organisation singled out by home affairs minister as one that could be targeted by new laws targeting ‘hate groups’Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe Australian chapter of the Islamist group Hizb ut-Tahrir has said it has no plan to disband before Labor’s hate speech legislation is brought to parliament, a day after the National Socialist Network (NSN) claimed it would do so.Hizb ut-Tahrir Australia and the neo-Nazi NSN, which are not associated with each other, were named by the home affairs minister, Tony Burke, on Saturday as organisations that could be targeted by proposed legislation to ban alleged “hate groups” after the Asio general director, Mike Burgess, raised concerns about both. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
What Australian sport can learn from queer ice hockey hit Heated Rivalry 14. January 2026 (15:00) The series challenges the hyper-masculine culture that often dominates men’s sport – and proves the power and potential of LGBTQI+ storiesHeated Rivalry, the viral queer ice hockey romance that hit our screens in November, might be doing more than just capturing hearts and winning over hockey fans. With increased attendance at NHL games in North America and interest in the sport in Australia spiking, the power of inclusive and diverse storytelling in a sport setting is showing the industry a new playbook.Based on a book series by the Nova Scotian romance author Rachel Reid, the rivals-to-lovers tale of two fictional ice hockey players – Canada’s Shane Hollander and Russia’s Ilya Rozanov – explores queer love and acceptance in men’s professional sport. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Yulia Tymoshenko reportedly accused of scheming to bribe Ukrainian MPs 14. January 2026 (14:45) Opposition figure denies any allegations against her and suggests raid on her office is linked to election speculationAnti-corruption investigators have reportedly accused Yulia Tymoshenko, a prominent Ukrainian opposition figure and former prime minister, of organising a scheme to bribe MPs - said to include MPs from Volodomyr Zelenskyy’s own party – to undermine him.Tymoshenko rose to international prominence during Ukraine’s Orange Revolution in 2004 and was jailed in 2011 on politically motivated charges by her arch-rival Viktor Yanukovych, the pro-Kremlin president, before being released during the EuroMaidan protests. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Venezuelan regime touts ‘mass release’ of political prisoners but many say repression continues 14. January 2026 (14:44) NGOs estimate that there are still close to 1,000 political prisoners in Venezuela despite claims by new leadersThe United States has welcomed the release of US citizens by Venezuela, which has been freeing political prisoners in a process that NGOs describe as slow and opaque.Many in the country also warn that, despite efforts by the regime to appear more open after the seizure and rendition of Nicolás Maduro, repression continues, with residents still having their mobile phones searched by armed militias on the streets and afraid to engage in any form of public protest. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Offshore windfarm contracts to fuel 12m homes in Great Britain after record auction 14. January 2026 (14:30) Subsidies awarded to eight new projects help keep UK on track to decarbonise by 2030Will Great Britain’s offshore wind subsidy auction mean lower energy bills?Ed Miliband: With this record wind power auction, we’ve proved the rightwing doubters wrongA make-or-break auction for the UK government’s goal to create a clean electricity system by 2030 has awarded subsidy contracts to enough offshore windfarms to power 12m homes.In Great Britain’s most competitive auction for renewable subsidies to date, energy companies vied for contracts that guarantee the price for each unit of clean electricity they generate. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
France records more deaths than births for first time since end of second world war 14. January 2026 (14:30) Country joins EU neighbours in demographic crunch of ageing population and falling birthrateFor the first time since the end of the second world war, France has recorded more deaths than births, suggesting that the country’s long-held demographic advantage over other EU countries is slipping away.Across the country in 2025, there were 651,000 deaths and 645,000 births, according to newly released figures from the national statistics institute Insee. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Keir Starmer promises action over cancellation of Jewish MP’s school visit 14. January 2026 (14:25) PM will ‘hold to account’ campaigners who said Damien Egan’s presence would ‘inflame teachers’UK politics live – latest updatesKeir Starmer has promised action against union activists and campaigners who pushed for the cancellation of a school visit by an MP who is vice-chair of Labour Friends of Israel.Pro-Palestine activists and National Education Union members said they opposed the visit by Damien Egan, the Labour MP for Bristol North East, because they viewed him as supportive of Israel’s military operation in Gaza. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
US supreme court could issue ruling on legal challenge to Trump’s tariffs today – live 14. January 2026 (14:25) A supreme court ruling is expected later today, though it is unclear what it will beDonald Trump is in Washington today. We’ll hear from the president at 2pm ET, when he takes part in a signing ceremony in the Oval Office. We’ll bring you the latest lines as that gets underway.We’ll also be watching the meeting with vice-president JD Vance, secretary of state Marco Rubio and officials from Denmark and Greenland – also on tap for later today. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
