By correspondent Rachel Clayton in Washington DC In short: (ABC-Australia) Foreign ministers from Denmark and Greenland have met for talks with the White House. Danish minister Lars Rasmussen says it is “not acceptable” for the US to acquire the Arctic territory, and says there’s no immediate threat from Russia or China. What’s next? A high-level […]
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At least 500 killed in Iran protests as Trump weighs up intervention
By Victoria Pengilley, Nandini Dhir, and Middle East Correspondent Matthew Doran In short: (ABC-Australia) At least 500 people have been killed as nationwide protests challenging the Iranian regime continue, according to activists. US President Donald Trump has warned Iranian leaders against using force against demonstrators and said the US stands “ready to help”. In Australia, hundreds of people […]
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US seizes more oil tankers as it lays out three-phase plan for Venezuela
By Thomas Morgan in London and Brad Ryan in Washington DC, with wires In short: (ABC-Australia) US forces have seized two oil tankers with links to Venezuela — one in the Atlantic, the other in the Caribbean — in the span of several hours. The seizures are part of a broader operation targeting the country’s “dark fleet”, as the […]
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ICE agent fatally shoots woman amid US immigration crackdown in Minneapolis
By Daniela Pizzirani with wires In short: (ABC-Australia) A US immigration officer has shot and killed a woman in her car in Minneapolis, triggering nationwide protests. The mayor says the Trump administration’s claim the incident was self-defense is not true, and told Immigration and Customs Enforcement to “get the f*** out of Minneapolis”. What’s next? A Minnesota […]
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The Venezuela strike sets a new low for the world order — even by Donald Trump’s standards
By global affairs editor Laura Tingle Sun 4 JanSunday The Venezuelan regime was by no means popular but Donald Trump’s seizure of its leader sets a dangerous precedent. (ABC News: Lindsay Dunbar) The United States’ military operation to kidnap Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro from his home in Caracas was stunningly successful in achieving its ambition, and generated […]
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Death toll rises in Iran as anti-government protests spread
Jan 4, 2026 In short: (ABC-Australia) Various groups say at least 16 people have died and hundreds have been arrested in a week of demonstrations in Iran. The protests are fuelled by surging inflation and have prompted a crackdown from the country’s government. Iran is vulnerable amid a struggling economy and international pressure. https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-01-05/iran-protests-spread-death-toll-rises/106198320 At […]