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January 2026

Chicago mayor orders police to investigate alleged illegal ICE activity in city

Chicago’s move opens up a different avenue, and asserts power to investigate and prosecute the actions of federal law enforcement in the city

Donald Trumppresident
I have instructed Secretary of Homeland Security, Kristi Noem, that under no circumstances are we going to participate in various poorly run Democrat Cities with regard to their Protests and/or Riots unless, and until, they ask us for help,
We will, however, guard, and very powerfully so, any and all Federal Buildings that are being attacked by these highly paid Lunatics, Agitators, and Insurrectionists,
This moment calls for boldness — not some sort of pragmatic pragmatism to a tyrant,

News live: Australia declines to join statement condemning Israel for Unrwa HQ demolition; Liberal party can win elections without Nationals, Ruston says

Foreign ministers of 11 nations including UK, Canada and France strongly condemned demolition of the site in East Jerusalem in January

Trump hints at deal with Iran to avoid military strikes

Abdel Fattah el-Sisipresident of the Republic of Egypt
The Islamic Republic of Iran has never sought, and in no way seeks, war and it is firmly convinced that a war would be in the interest of neither Iran, nor the United States, nor the region,
If the enemy makes a mistake, without a doubt it will endanger its own security, the security of the region, and the security of the Zionist regime,
[Iran is] talking to us, and we’ll see if we can do something, otherwise we’ll see what happens … We have a big fleet heading out there,
Well, we can’t tell them the plan. If I told them the plan, it would be almost as bad as telling you the plan — it could be worse, actually,

Ekitiké and Wirtz sink Newcastle before Konaté seals welcome Liverpool win

The Newcastle manager would have been delighted with the initial results as Anthony Gordon, Anthony Elanga and Harvey Barnes spearheaded a superior opening from his team, only to look on in disbelief as Ekitiké struck twice in two minutes

European football: Kane nets as Bayern held at Hamburg, Barça ease past Elche

The substitute Luis Díaz put the visitors ahead within a minute of the restart, but Luka Vuskovic kept up his good scoring form to earn what could be a precious point for Hamburg

Giants co-owner Steve Tisch says he never visited Epstein’s island and regrets associating with him

Tisch, 76, was never charged with any crime connected to the investigation

Steve Tischhe is the chairman, co-owner and executive vice president of the New York Giants, the NFL team co-owned by his family, as well as a film and television producer
We had a brief association where we exchanged emails about adult women, and in addition, we discussed movies, philanthropy and investments. I did not take him up on any of his invitations and never went to his island. As we all know now, he was a terrible person and someone I deeply regret associating with.”

Keir Starmer calls on Andrew to testify in US over Jeffrey Epstein links

But yes, in terms of testifying, I have always said anybody who has got information should be prepared to share that information in whatever form they are asked to do that because you can’t be victim-centered if you’re not prepared to do that,

Enzo Fernández seals thrilling Chelsea fightback to shatter 10-man West Ham

Tempers boiled over after Fernández’s goal, a mass brawl breaking out and ending with West Ham losing Jean-Clair Todibo to a red card after the defender appeared to throttle João Pedro

Lord Triesman, former Labour minister and FA chair, dies aged 82

Labour’s leader in the House of Lords, Angela Smith, described him as “respected and loved by his colleagues for his courtesy, kindness, wisdom, loyalty and generosity of spirit”

Juana María de los Dolores de León Smithspanish noble (1798-1872)
As a Labour peer, David was respected and loved by his colleagues for his courtesy, kindness, wisdom, loyalty and generosity of spirit.... David bore
He pursued a very active role in the House of Lords from 2004 until his death. And served as a Lord in Waiting to Queen Elizabeth II from 2004-2022.”
Far too few general secretaries have had the privilege of serving the Labour party and the country while Labour is in power — and the work David did while in that role helped to ensure our campaign machinery had the solid foundations needed to help us go on to win that third term in government.... His commitment to public service was admirable and he will be much missed by those who he worked so closely with.”

Epstein lawyers discussed possibility of cooperation with prosecutors days before his death, files reveal

Less than two weeks before Jeffrey Epstein’s death in jail, his lawyers and Manhattan federal prosecutors met and discussed his potential cooperation, several documents within a cache of newly released investigative files state

Defense Counsel did not make a specific proposal, and they did not indicate what the nature of Epstein’s cooperation might be, if any,

Gregory Bovino reportedly mocked US Minnesota attorney’s Jewish faith

Recently demoted border patrol official Gregory Bovino reportedly made mocking and sarcastic remarks about the Jewish faith of Minnesota’s US attorney, Daniel Rosen, during a phone call with prosecutors in the state earlier in January

‘She needs to fix it’: Jeffrey Epstein’s plot to win redemption via Sarah Ferguson

Whenever I can I will repay the money and will have nothing ever to do with Jeffrey Epstein ever again,
As you know, I did absolutely not say the P. Word about you. But understand it was reported that I did.”
I know you feel hellaciously let down by me from what you were either told or read and I must humbly apologise to you and your heart for that.”
This is about your name and your reputation. You really can’t worry about her, in my view, you need to worry about you. She certainly isn’t concerned about you or your reputation.”

Trump wants to build 250ft Washington DC arch that dwarfs Lincoln Memorial

Catesby Leighart critic
If you’re going to build an arch that big, you should build it in another part of town — and one possible site that comes to mind is Barney Circle,
It’s a very somber corridor”.
Catesby Leighart critic
I don’t think an arch that large belongs there,
Catesby Leighart critic
America needs a triumphal arch!”
Catesby Leighart critic
There’s nothing around it competing with it,
Donald Trumppresident
The one that people know mostly is the Arc de Triomphe in Paris, France. And we’re gonna top it by, I think, a lot.”
Donald Trumppresident
250 for 250 makes the most sense.”

Beto snatches last-gasp equaliser for Everton to spark Moyes sprint and frustrate Brighton

Michael Keane was back from suspension to make up an intimidating-looking Everton back four alongside James Tarkowski and Jake O’Brien

Bournemouth build on Liverpool win as Kroupi and Scott sink sorry Wolves

Rob Edwards, the Wolves manager, seeks consistency beyond doomed mediocrity but this was a result to dim recent optimism

Sixers’ Paul George suspended 25 games by NBA for anti-drug program violation

The NBA did not disclose the nature of the violation or the substance that was involved

‘Backing down isn’t an option’: Minnesota ICE shootings mobilize Americans to join ICE observer groups

For about two and a half hours, the energy was really electric, of people showing their defiance, their anger towards this administration,
Two of my neighbors have been killed, but because of ordinary people documenting the actions of ICE, we’re able to show the truth of what happened to Renee and Alex
Lauren Reganattorney
As things become more popular on the side of the people, you see more desperate attempts by the regime to try and deter it, shut it down, minimize it,
Lauren Reganattorney
There is a lot of propaganda rhetoric and threats around making run-of-the-mill protest into ‘terrorism’… but at the end of the day, right now, from my vantage point, when you look at the statistics of what cases have actually been indicted and prosecuted and sentenced? You’re not seeing a huge shift in that stark line,
Omar Floresmexican footballer and manager
While people are taking more precautions, folks seem to be undeterred,
What we’re telling folks right now is that [the administration] will continue to criminalize observers and supporters. And unfortunately, they have a very large megaphone,
Many thanks to Minneapolis for the weight they have been carrying,

Christian Horner targets F1 return as he breaks silence after Red Bull sacking

Christian Hornerrole
A lot of people made a lot out of the rivalry I had with him. I have a huge amount of respect for him. He has been tremendously successful. He has won a huge amount. He is very bright.... We are just different people, equally competitive, just different. And sport is boring if everybody is friendly and loves each other. You have got to have a rivalry that will create a real interest. The worst thing is if everyone is too nicey-nicey and chummy.”