Families sue US over deadly boat strike off Venezuela coast
Relatives of Chad Joseph and Rishi Samaroo – among six killed on 14 October – say the Trinidadian men were returning home when their vessel was hit. Read More
Canadian PM Carney denies walking back Davos speech in phone call with Trump
The Canadian prime minister confirmed that he and the US president spoke by phone after Trump threatened 100% tariffs on Canada. Read More
Spain plans to give half a million undocumented migrants legal status
The process will be available to foreign nationals without a criminal record who can prove they lived in Spain for five months prior to 31 December 2025. Read More
Rwanda takes legal action against UK over axed migrant deal
The African nation argues it is owed payments but Downing Street says it will fight the case. Read More
Firefighters battle ’emergency level’ blazes in Australia heatwave
Firefighters in Victoria are battling at least six major fires amid a record-breaking heatwave. Read More
‘Crying horse’ toys go viral in China ahead of Lunar New Year
Shop owners say the frowning toys – originally made in error – are resonating with young workers. Read More
US to send ICE agents to Winter Olympics, prompting Italian anger
The US federal agency says it will not play an immigration role at February’s event in Milan-Cortina. Read More
Sweden aims to lower age of criminal responsibility to 13 as gangs recruit children
Critics say the proposal could see even younger children becoming offenders as well as breaching children’s rights. Read More
One Battle After Another leads Bafta nominations
The political thriller has 14 nominations, with Sinners, Hamnet and Marty Supreme also recognised. Read More
Nipah virus outbreak in India triggers Asia airport screenings
Airports in Thailand and Nepal have begun screening passengers from West Bengal. Read More