Fear for life of journalist jailed amid Georgian government crackdown

Agents sue FBI, DOJ amid fears of retaliation over work on Jan. 6 cases

The FBI and the Department of Justice (DOJ) are being sued by nine current agents who say their review of those who worked on the cases of some 1,500 Jan. 6 defendants is a preparation to retaliate ...

The Hill - 9h

Thousands evacuate Greek island of Santorini amid earthquake fears

Hundreds of earthquakes have rattled the island since Sunday, leading emergency flights to be scheduled.

BBC News - 11h

Some fear Trump's immigration crackdown could hinder L.A. fire recovery

The Palisades and Eaton Fires that destroyed thousands of homes are now fully contained, but as residents look to rebuild, they could face a problem -- President Trump's immigration crackdown could ...

CBS News - 1d

Greece sends rescue teams to Santorini amid fears of big earthquake

Schools shut as precautionary measure and people told to avoid shoreline after hundreds of seismic tremors. Greek authorities have dispatched special forces, rescue teams, tents and drones to the ...

The Guardian - 2d

Italian investigative journalist targeted on WhatsApp by Israeli spyware

Francesco Cancellato, whose reporting exposes fascists within PM Meloni’s far-right party, condemns ‘violation’. An Italian investigative journalist who is known for exposing young fascists ...

The Guardian - 4d

Trans pilot shares 'proof of life' video amid false claims she flew helicopter in D.C. crash

A transgender military pilot posted a "proof of life" video to refute social media rumors that she flew the helicopter involved in the plane crash that killed 67 people.

NBC News - 4d

'Fear' and 'chaos' grip federal workers as Trump rapidly remakes the government

Fear, anger and confusion have swept across federal agencies as workers grapple with executive orders from Trump.

NBC News - 5d

'Bloodthirsty' couple jailed for dismembering woman

Sarah Mayhew was last seen in March and her remains were found in a river and park in April.

BBC News - 5d

Turkey detains journalists and replaces elected mayor amid crackdown on opposition

Turkish authorities have detained a prominent investigative journalist and four of his colleagues and replaced an elected pro-Kurdish mayor with a state appointee

ABC News - 6d

U.S. Stocks Sink Amid Fears Over DeepSeek and Chinese A.I. Advancements

Stiffer competition for the tech giants at the forefront of the artificial intelligence boom prompted investors to reassess the companies’ sky-high valuations.

The New York Times - Jan. 27

As Trump’s Immigration Crackdown Looms, Restaurants’ Undocumented Workers Fear the Worst

In Los Angeles, Chicago, Washington and other cities, chefs and owners are worried for their workers and their businesses.

The New York Times - Jan. 25

The Papers: Job cut fears and PM 'rejects whole-life term reform'

The state of the UK economy and calls for sentencing reform after the Southport attack lead the papers.

BBC News - Jan. 25

Amid Trump Immigration Crackdown, Deportation Fears Spread Among Immigrants With Provisional Legal Status

President Trump is targeting people who have been living in the country under Biden immigration programs that shielded them from deportation and allowed them to work.

The New York Times - Jan. 25

Storm Éowyn: Hundreds of thousands without power amid danger to life warning as fierce weather batters UK and Ireland – live

Rare red weather warnings issued for Scotland and Northern Ireland; more than 700,000 homes without power in Ireland and 2,500 in Scotland. People in the UK and Ireland: how have you been ...

The Guardian - Jan. 24

Man charged with murder of Maltese journalist released on bail

A Maltese court on Friday granted bail to a prominent businessman who is charged with complicity in the murder of anti-corruption journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia in 2017.

NBC News - Jan. 24

British submarine hunters will be flying new patrols amid fresh fears bad actors could cut critical underwater cables

Yahoo News - Jan. 23

Hundreds flee Jenin amid Israel’s deepening West Bank crackdown

Israeli assault enters its third day as army says it is targeting militants to prevent them ‘from regrouping’. Hundreds of people have fled the Jenin refugee camp and surrounding areas as an ...

The Guardian - Jan. 23

Veteran news anchor Chris Wallace lists exquisite Georgian Revival home in D.C. for $6.4 million after leaving CNN

The former Fox News anchor has put his longtime Washington, D.C., estate on the market just two months after the TV legend announced his surprise departure from CNN.

MarketWatch - Jan. 23

Journalist shot dead, prosecutor's office bombed in Peru

Gaston Medina previously told the Committee to Protect Journalists he received death threats related to his reporting.

CBS News - Jan. 21

Life in jail for Indian man convicted of doctor's rape and murder

The crime sparked widespread anger and fears over the safety of healthcare workers in India.

BBC News - Jan. 20

Inside South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol’s Life in Jail

President Yoon Suk Yeol, a former prosecutor, used to put people in jail. Now, after his formal arrest, he himself is in a cell, alone.

The New York Times - Jan. 19

‘I’ll kiss the ground’: chaos feared amid Gaza ceasefire as families head home

Hundreds of thousands are now set to return to whatever remains of their houses or to claim bodies from the rubble. Aid agencies in Gaza are bracing for chaotic scenes this week as hundreds of ...

The Guardian - Jan. 18

PSG announce Khvicha Kvaratskhelia transfer for over $72 million; Georgian star takes Kylian Mbappe's No. 7

Georgia international arrives in Paris from Napoli on a deal until 2029

CBS Sports - Jan. 18

Man who abused girlfriend before she took own life jailed

Ryan Wellings was cleared of manslaughter but "set the scene" for Kiena Dawes' death, a court heard.

BBC News - Jan. 16

‘Life-or-death consequences’: families fear rollback of school vaccine requirements under RFK Jr

With vaccine sceptic as Trump pick to lead US health policy, parents and advocates anticipate devastating changes. A political battle over school-based Covid protocols in early 2021 quickly ...

The Guardian - Jan. 16

Record number of journalists dead in Gaza war

The conflict between Israel and Hamas has been especially deadly for the people documenting it.

CBS News - Jan. 13

Vienna tries to allay Brussels’ fears over looming far-right government

Also in this newsletter: Poland’s push to back Trump’s 5% Nato defence spending target

Financial Times - Jan. 13

Looting fears amid Los Angeles area wildfires

Police across Los Angeles say they're on high alert from looters after arresting 24 people inside evacuation areas. The National Guard has been brought in to bolster security, while some residents ...

CBS News - Jan. 11

Venezuela opposition leader arrested, released amid tense crackdown

Venezuela opposition leader Maria Corina Machado was arrested and released amid a tense protest crackdown.

CBS News - Jan. 9

'I thought I was going to die': Jailed Venezuelan activist details brutality of prison life

Hundreds were arrested in protests after Nicolás Maduro claimed victory in last year's contested presidential election.

BBC News - Jan. 9

Homeless figures rise in Germany but government plays down fears

Yahoo News - Jan. 8

Iran Frees Italian Journalist Cecilia Sala

Sala’s arrest in Tehran last month had sparked fears of a lengthy hostage crisis. Italy is expected to free Iranian businessman, wanted by the U.S., as part of a deal.

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 8

Italian journalist Cecilia Sala freed by Iran

Reports said Sala had been held in solitary confinement in Tehran's notorious Evin prison.

BBC News - Jan. 8

Nigerian atheist freed from prison but fears for his life

Yahoo News - Jan. 8

Amid fears about Hollywood's future, L.A. approves $1-billion Television City project

The debate over the project has played out amid a downturn in the region's entertainment industry, with studios taking their film and television productions elsewhere.

Los Angeles Times - Jan. 8

The anxiety secret: how the world’s leading life coach stopped living in fear

Famous for her work with Oprah Winfrey, Martha Beck is a bestselling author and self-help superstar. But for 60 years she was anxious and terrified - until she found a simple, uplifting answer. All ...

The Guardian - Jan. 7

China’s yuan hits 16-month low amid fears over Trump tariffs

CSI 300 blue-chip stock index also trades weakly, hitting its lowest point since September. China’s currency hit a 16-month low on Monday, despite efforts by the central bank and stock exchanges to ...

The Guardian - Jan. 6

Fear for life of journalist jailed amid Georgian government crackdown

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