‘Bigger than me’: road safety campaigner whose son died in collision welcomes new UK rules 06. January 2026 (23:30) Meera Naran, whose son inspired ‘Dev’s Law’, said the measures proposed by the government would save livesGovernment signals tougher motoring rules to reduce casualties on Britain’s roadsFor Meera Naran, the new road safety strategy is a long-awaited milestone after years of campaigning since her eight-year-old son Dev was killed in a motorway collision in 2018.As ministers unveiled plans to cut thousands of deaths by 2035, they paid tribute to campaigners, Naran in particular, whose son is commemorated with a pledge to mandate safety technology in new vehicles as “Dev’s Law”. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Trump says using US military is ‘always an option’ for acquiring Greenland 06. January 2026 (22:55) European leaders are pushing back against US president’s desire to seek takeover of the arctic territoryDonald Trump and his team are looking into “a range of options” in an effort to acquire Greenland, noting in a White House statement on Tuesday that using the US military to do so is “always an option”.“President Trump has made it well known that acquiring Greenland is a national security priority of the United States, and it’s vital to deter our adversaries in the Arctic region. The President and his team are discussing a range of options to pursue this important foreign policy goal, and of course, utilizing the US Military is always an option at the Commander in Chief’s disposal,” White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said in a statement. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Top union accuses Texas of targeting teachers over Charlie Kirk posts 06. January 2026 (21:54) American Federation of Teachers sues over what it says are unconstitutional investigations into social media commentsA major Texas teachers’ union filed a federal lawsuit against the state on Tuesday challenging what it describes as unconstitutional investigations into hundreds of educators who posted comments on social media following the September killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.The Texas American Federation of Teachers, which represents approximately 66,000 public school employees, is asking a federal court to block the Texas Education Agency and its commissioner, Mike Morath, from continuing investigations that the union argues violate teachers’ free speech protections. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
UK and France ‘ready to deploy troops’ to Ukraine after ceasefire 06. January 2026 (21:26) Trilateral declaration of intent signed after ‘coalition of the willing’ summit in Paris with plan to establish military hubsBritain and France have declared they are ready to deploy troops to Ukraine in the aftermath of a peace deal, a major new commitment that has been under discussion for months, although one which Russia is likely to block forcefully.The announcement came after a summit in Paris hosted by the French president, Emmanuel Macron, and attended by more than two dozen leaders of the states that make up the “coalition of the willing” of Ukrainian allies, plus the US envoy Steve Witkoff and Donald Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner, who said the US president “strongly stands” behind the security protocols. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
West Midlands police insist decision to ban Maccabi fans ‘not politically influenced’ 06. January 2026 (21:21) Police leaders defend position after being recalled to give further evidence in second hearing to home affairs committeePolice chiefs facing scrutiny over a decision to ban fans of an Israeli football team from attending a match in Birmingham have insisted the move was not politically influenced.West Midlands police (WMP) leaders defended their position at the home affairs committee on Tuesday after being recalled to give further evidence over the decision to ban fans of Maccabi Tel Aviv from attending a Europa League match against Aston Villa on 6 November. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Wyoming supreme court strikes down near-total abortion bans 06. January 2026 (21:01) Justices rule 4-1 that laws, including a ban on abortion pills, violate a state amendment protecting healthcare choicesAbortion will stay legal in Wyoming after the state’s supreme court struck down two near-total abortion bans on Tuesday, ruling that the laws violate the constitution of the profoundly conservative state.In a 4-1 decision, the justices decided that the two bans – which include the nation’s first exclusive ban on abortion pills – violated a 2012 state constitutional amendment. That amendment affirmed competent adults’ right to make their own healthcare decisions and was originally passed as part of Wyoming’s response to the Affordable Care Act. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Australia news live: three states braces for extreme heat; remains of missing snorkeller wash ashore on WA beach 06. January 2026 (20:53) Temperatures to soar well into the 40s in nation’s south-east. Follow today’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAs eastern Australia prepares for a prolonged period of heat this week, here’s how you can keep yourself cool at home cool in a heatwave.If you have blinds or curtains – particularly on east and west-facing windows – shutting them early in the day will limit thermal radiation from heating up your home. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Trump administration escalates attack on Minnesota with more immigration agents 06. January 2026 (20:37) Another 2,000 ICE and homeland security agents will reportedly head to the state, targeting immigrant populationsThe Trump administration has sent more immigration agents to Minnesota, part of escalating attacks and rhetoric against the state and its immigrant populations.The Department of Homeland Security has confirmed on X that it is “surging to Minneapolis to root out fraud, arrest perpetrators and remove criminal illegal aliens”. Todd Lyons, the acting director of Immigration and Customs Enforcement, told Newsmax that the agency has in the city “the largest immigration operation ever taking place right now”. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Nicolás Maduro ‘tries to imitate my dance’, says Trump in latest accusation 06. January 2026 (20:24) More seriously, US president claims ousted Venezuelan leader has ‘killed millions of people’ in remarks to congressional RepublicansAs if his humiliation was not complete, Nicolás Maduro is facing a new charge: copying Donald Trump’s dance moves.The US president on Tuesday accused the ousted Venezuelan leader, who faces terrorism and drug trafficking charges, of imitating Trump’s signature hip-swaying and stiff arm-waving. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Trump touts ‘brilliant’ Venezuela attack in remarks at House Republicans retreat 06. January 2026 (20:20) President calls deposed leader Maduro a ‘violent guy’ in speech that receives warm reception from RepublicansDonald Trump has received rapturous acclaim from congressional Republicans as he touted a “brilliant” and “incredible” attack on Venezuela that led to the capture of its leader, Nicolás Maduro.The US president is facing accusations from former allies, such as ex-congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene, that he abandoned his “America First” commitment to avoid foreign entanglements and eschew regime change. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
