Friday's world stories


Jan 9, 2026 - World

Former top officials write to White House opposing Greenland invasion

Pope Leo again condemns "zeal for war," deepening rift with Trump

China's fentanyl crackdown led to a stunning drop in U.S. overdoses, research says

Updated Jan 9, 2026 - Energy & Climate

Trump's (oil) abundance strategy

Trump's exit from UN climate groups ignites legal debate

Jan 9, 2026 - World

U.S. watching for signs Iran's protests could bring down regime

Trump says he'll meet with Venezuelan opposition leader Machado next week

Updated Jan 8, 2026 - Politics & Policy

Anger erupts in Congress over Minneapolis ICE shooting

Updated Jan 8, 2026 - Politics & Policy

Venezuela to release "important number" of political prisoners, lawmaker says

Updated Jan 8, 2026 - Politics & Policy

Senate votes to curb military action in Venezuela in rare Trump rebuke

Jan 8, 2026 - World

Trump advisers met Putin's envoy in Paris to discuss Ukraine plan

Trump's UN climate exit will set back progress, advocates warn

Top oil lobbyist sees industry interest in Venezuela — with caveats

Five oil knowns and unknowns surrounding Venezuela

Trump agrees to meet Colombian president after exchange of public threats

Trump withdraws from global groups on climate and more in sweeping move