8 January 2026
As Donald Trump's immigration crackdown escalates in Minneapolis, networks of local residents patrol the streets too, warning of incoming ICE raids, documenting what happens and offering legal advice to those targeted.
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8 Jan: A mountain gorilla named Mafuko has given birth to twins, a "rare and remarkable event", in Virunga National Park in the Democratic Republic of Congo.... more
8 Jan: The mayor of Minneapolis says the Trump administration's claim that the incident was self-defence is not true and told Immigration and Customs Enforcement to get out of the city.... more
8 Jan: Despite being one of the strongest critics of Donald Trump's move to capture Nicolás Maduro, Beijing has not moved beyond condemnation of Washington.... more
7 Jan: Forecast heatwave conditions across large parts of the country could mean flies and maggots are more prevalent. Here’s how to deal with them.... more
7 Jan: Donald Trump's continued interest in Greenland is part of his "America First" agenda to dominate the Western Hemisphere and contain China's interests in the region.... more
7 Jan: Venezuelans celebrate what once felt impossible — but inside the country, armed powerbrokers, nervous officials and rival factions are already jostling over what comes next.... more
7 Jan: At a key meeting in Paris, officials from Europe, Canada, the US and NATO said they would provide Kyiv's frontline forces with equipment and training, and back them up with air, land and sea support to deter any future Russian attack.... more
7 Jan: Australians are among hundreds of tourists scrambling to leave a remote Yemeni island, as a crisis on the mainland between Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates causes travel chaos.... more
RUGBY It's au revoir for AJ Lam after the upcoming Super Rugby season More...
BUSINESS Warner Bros has again rejected a hostile takeover bid from media conglomerate Paramount, telling shareholders to stick with Netflix's rival offer More...
