Video contradicts Trump’s claim man killed in Minneapolis was a ‘gunman’ 25. January 2026 (02:53) Video evidence reviewed by Guardian shows Alex Pretti, killed by agents in Minneapolis, held a phone, not a gunVideo recorded by witnesses to the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti by federal agents in Minneapolis on Saturday shows that the 37-year-old registered nurse was holding a phone, not a gun, when he was tackled and shot, directly contradicting the claims of senior Trump administration officials that he threatened to “massacre” officers.In the aftermath of the killing, which was recorded by multiple witnesses, the Department of Homeland Security released an image of a handgun, which Donald Trump referred to as “the gunman’s gun” in a social media post. Kristi Noem, the DHS secretary, said at a briefing that Pretti had “approached US border patrol officers with a 9mm semi-automatic handgun”, though she later declined to say whether or not Pretti pulled the gun out. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Major protests spread across US after Alex Pretti fatally shot by federal agents 25. January 2026 (02:18) Wave of demonstrations comes a day after thousands marched through Minneapolis streets to protest ICEGiant protests spread across US cities on Saturday – including Minneapolis, New York City, Boston and Providence, Rhode Island – after 37-year-old Alex Pretti, a registered nurse living in Minneapolis, was shot dead by federal agents.The wave of demonstrations come just one day after thousands marched through the streets of Minneapolis to protest against US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Protesters again braved the extreme cold to speak out against the agency and show support for Pretti and others who have been harmed by the surge of immigration agents who have flooded the city in recent week. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Myanmar election enters final stage amid airstrikes and exclusions 25. January 2026 (02:07) Third and final phase of voting taking place on Sunday in village just days after military airstrike killed 21 peoplePolling stations open on Sunday for the final stage of Myanmar’s three-phase election, a one-sided vote that has been widely derided as a sham, with politicians jailed, the main opposition party banned and conflict raging across parts of the country.Junta leader Min Aung Hlaing has defended the vote as “free and fair”, presenting it as a return to democracy and stability. The election is happening almost five years after the military seized power in a coup, ousting the elected government of Aung San Suu Kyi and triggering a fierce conflict. The 80-year-old has been detained since she was ousted, and her party has been banned. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Defence department chief Greg Moriarty to succeed Kevin Rudd as Australian ambassador to US 25. January 2026 (01:22) Career public servant and former chief of staff to Malcolm Turnbull to represent Australia’s interests with Trump administration from April, including progression of Aukus agreementFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe head of the department of defence, Greg Moriarty, will succeed Kevin Rudd as Australia’s ambassador to the United States.The prime minister, Anthony Albanese, and foreign affairs minister, Penny Wong, announced Moriarty’s appointment to the role on Sunday. A former chief of staff to Malcolm Turnbull and former Australian envoy to Iran and Indonesia, he has led the defence department since 2017. He will take up the posting in Washington from April. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Protesters supporting Palestine Action hunger striker arrested outside prison 25. January 2026 (00:58) Police said group breached HMP Wormwood Scrubs grounds where Umer Khalid is being held A group of protesters supporting a Palestine Action prisoner on hunger strike have been arrested after they breached prison grounds, the Metropolitan police has said.The force said on Saturday evening that it had detained a group of protesters outside HMP Wormwood Scrubs, in west London, and was in the process of making a number of arrests. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Alex Pretti killing in Minneapolis by federal agents: what we know so far 24. January 2026 (23:49) A 37-year-old nurse was shot and killed on Saturday. Much remains unknown, unclear or unconfirmedMinneapolis shooting – latest updates37-year-old US citizen shot and killed by federal agents in Minneapolis‘You’re terrorizing us’: Protesters take to Minneapolis streets after federal agents kill second US citizen Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Home Office to launch ‘British FBI’ to deal with serious crime UK-wide 24. January 2026 (23:30) National Police Service will investigate organised crime, terrorism, fraud and online child abuseThe government is setting up a National Police Service – dubbed the “British FBI” – to deal with organised crime, terrorism, fraud and online child abuse in a major change to policing in England and Wales.The new organisation, which will be announced by the Home Office in a white paper on Monday, means fraud, criminal gang and UK-wide counter terror investigations will no longer be carried out by a combination of existing agencies such as the National Crime Agency and regional organised crime units run by local police forces. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Man killed in Minneapolis by federal agents identified as VA nurse Alex Pretti: ‘He wanted to help people’ 24. January 2026 (22:36) Pretti, 37, worked in the ICU at the Minneapolis VA Health Care System and had assisted on scientific researchMinneapolis shooting – latest updates37-year-old US citizen shot and killed by federal agents in Minneapolis‘You’re terrorizing us’: Protesters take to Minneapolis streets after federal agents kill second US citizenThe Minnesota man who was killed by federal agents on Saturday has been identified as Alex Pretti, 37, a registered nurse working in the intensive care unit at the Minneapolis VA Health Care System, which serves veterans.It’s the second fatal shooting this month in Minneapolis, Minnesota, in addition to another non-fatal shooting, amid a major crackdown in Minnesota by federal agents. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Storm Ingrid washes away part of Teignmouth’s historic pier 24. January 2026 (22:13) Yellow warnings for heavy rain remain in place across parts of Northern Ireland, Scotland and south-west England and WalesDownpours and high winds are likely to continue after Storm Ingrid wreaked havoc in the south-west and washed away part of a historic pier in Devon, the Met Office said on Saturday.It has been a wet weekend for many, with yellow weather warnings for heavy rain in place across parts of Northern Ireland, Scotland and south-west England and Wales. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Will Andy Burnham return to parliament – and what would it mean for Keir Starmer? 24. January 2026 (20:28) Starmerites argue Burnham’s return to Westminster would undermine the government, but he has the support of powerful party figuresWhen Lucy Powell, Labour’s deputy leader and a close ally of Andy Burnham, took to the stage at the Fabian conference in London on Saturday, she had a blunt message for her party.“I want to make sure that we’re putting out the best team on the pitch, week after week, so we can win those important matches,” she told the audience. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
