Wednesday, January 21, 2026

Will Greenlanders comply?

 



How did Greenland defend itself during WWII?

Greenland defended itself during World War II primarily through a strategic partnership with the United States, which assumed responsibility for the island's defense after Denmark was occupied by Nazi Germany in 1940.

Largest US delegation ever for Davos 2026

 


Davos, Switzerland

This year’s U.S. delegation is its largest and most senior delegation in Davos history, with 5 Cabinet officials, including Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, alongside Jared Kushner and his Middle East envoy, Steve Witkoff.

Leading Australian Barrister Mark Dennis SC arrested




Leading Australian Barrister Mark Dennis SC was arrested at Sydney Airport after child abuse material was allegedly found on his phone.

He runs a charity for disadvantaged youth in Cambodia and was intercepted by Border Force as he returned home from his trip yesterday.

Saturday, January 17, 2026

Australia Day

 




Australia Day is the official National Day of Australia, observed annually on 26 January. It marks the 1788 landing of the First Fleet and raising of the Union Flag of Great Britain by Arthur Phillip at Sydney Cove.

Saturday, January 10, 2026

Is this photo the real Putin or his double?

 



This photo of Vladimir Putin from his January 7, 2026, Orthodox Christmas service appearance, where he praised Russian troops' "holy mission," satirizing his visibly aged look suggests evidence of multiple body doubles under stress.

It alludes to persistent conspiracy theories about Putin's use of doubles

Venezuela releasing political prisoners




Jorge Rodríguez says Venezuela is releasing a "significant number" of citizens and foreigners from its prisons in a decision that the parliament described as a gesture to "consolidate peace".

Venezuela holds between 800 and 1,000 political prisoners.