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epa11838942 Former US President Bill Clinton (L) and former US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton (R) arrive for Donald Trump’s inauguration as the next President of the United States in the rotunda of the United States Capitol in Washington, DC, USA, 20 January 2025. Trump, who defeated Kamala Harris, is being sworn in today as the 47th president of the United States. EPA/SHAWN THEW / POOL

USA

Epstein case: Contempt of Congress proceedings launched against the Clintons

The former presidential couple (who face prison) do not want to testify but seek a settlement

Davos

Trump: "Only we can defend Greenland. Wind farms? A waste of money. Europe is going in the wrong direction."

At the World Economic Forum, Washington's leader called for "immediate negotiations" to acquire the Arctic island. And on the economy: "With me, the US is the driving force of the planet."

epa12666268 US President Donald J Trump speaks to the media on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, DC, USA, 20 January 2026. President Trump is heading to Davos, Switzerland, to attend the World Economic Forum. EPA/Aaron Schwartz / POOL

USA

Air Force One breakdown: Trump forced to change planes. Bressent: "He'll arrive in Davos three hours late."

The tycoon's speech at the Economic Forum was followed with particular attention due to the "Greenland" case.

epa12666053 Generalitat's firemen work at the place where a train crashed with a collapsed wall which fell to the via at Gelida city in Barcelona, Spain, 20 January 2026. The train machinist died and fifteen people were injured. EPA/Alberto Estevez

the tragedy

Another train accident in Spain, one dead and dozens injured

With the country still mourning the 42 victims in Andalusia, another incident has put the spotlight on high-speed rail safety.

Un fermo immagine tratto da un video pubblicato su X dalla Guardia Civil mostra un momento successivo all'incidente ferroviario che ha coinvolto due treni sulla linea di alta velocità Madrid-Andalusia ad Adamuz (Cordoba), 19 gennaio 2026. (Foto archivio)

Foreign Affairs

Spain: Another train derails, injuring at least 20.

A retaining wall collapses on a rain train in Catalonia.

epa12664402 French President Emmanuel Macron attends a plenary session at the Congress Hall during the 56th annual meeting of the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Switzerland, 20 January 2026. The meeting, held under the theme 'A Spirit of Dialogue,' brings together entrepreneurs, scientists, and corporate and political leaders and runs from 19 to 23 January. EPA/GIAN EHRENZELLER

the speech

Clash with Trump, Macron: "Imperial ambitions are back, international law is being trampled upon."

France and Europe must "defend effective multilateralism," the president said at the Davos Forum. Sunglasses for a "benign disorder."

Spain

Andalusia train disaster death toll rises to 41

A body was found among the carriages, two more are being searched for

High voltage

Greenland, Trump doesn't back down: "We have to have it; there won't be much resistance." Then he threatens: "200% tariffs on French wines."

A photomontage of the American flag and a sign saying "US territory from 2026" is circulating on social media.

the statements

Greenland in the crosshairs, Trump to Norway: "I no longer feel compelled to think only of peace."

Letter to the Norwegian Prime Minister: "Denmark cannot protect Greenland." Europe moves toward tariffs against the US, Tajani: "Dialogue is needed."

Spain

Two trains derail in Andalusia, killing 39 and injuring dozens. "The broken joint was found."

The accident on the high-speed train: according to technicians, the fault had been present for some time

Metro in Giappone, immagine simbolo (Ansa)

safety

Japan launches major anti-harassment plan for female students as university exams begin.

More police and an app to combat "chikan" on trains: social media is rife with explicit posts and incitement to violence.

epa12654046 US President Donald J. Trump responds to questions from the news media as he walks to board Marine One on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, DC, USA, 16 January 2026. President Trump is traveling to Florida for the weekend. EPA/SHAWN THEW

USA

Trump: "10% tariffs on eight European countries sending troops to Greenland."

The tariffs will be in effect "until an agreement is reached on the full purchase" of the island, and from June they will rise "to 25%"

La manifestazione a Copenhagen (Ansa-Epa)

Denmark

“Make America Go Away”: Anti-Trump protests in Greenland and Copenhagen

Thousands of people protest US President Donald Trump's plans for an Arctic island

Iranian women hold portraits of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei during the funerals of security forces personnel killed in recent protests in Tehran on January 14, 2026. A funeral ceremony began in Tehran on January 14, 2026 for over 100 members of the security forces and other "martyrs" killed in the wave of protests that has rocked the Islamic republic, state television said. (Photo by ATTA KENARE / AFP)

Tehran

Khamenei: "Trump is to blame for the deaths in Iran." And he threatens the protesters: "We will break your backs."

"The goal of the United States is the military, political, and economic domination of our country."

Una bandiera americana distrutta da un tornado (Ansa)

environment

Trump ready to repeal Obama's climate regulations

The US president wants to eliminate “Endangerment finding,” a cornerstone of industry laws in the US.

Proteste contro l'Ice a Minneapolis (Ansa)

in the USA

Restrictions on ICE's use of force in Minneapolis: A judge's decision

The preliminary injunction is a victory for the protesters. Meanwhile, it emerges that Renee Good was still alive when officers blocked a doctor's intervention.

Giorgia Meloni e la premier giapponese Sanae Takaichi (Ansa)

the tensions

Meloni: "Sending soldiers to Greenland should be discussed within NATO."

The Prime Minister from Tokyo: "The US is raising a serious issue; we must strengthen our presence within the Alliance."

epa12637564 French owners of the bar in Crans-Montana, where the deadly fire happened on New Year's Day, Jacques and Jessica Moretti arrive for questioning by the Valais public prosecutor's office in Sion, Switzerland, 09 January 2026. Swiss authorities have confirmed 40 fatalities, mostly teenagers and young adults, and 116 severe injuries following a fire at the Le Constellation bar in Crans-Montana. The blaze occurred in the early hours of New Year's Day. EPA/ALESSANDRO DELLA VALLE

the massacre

Crans-Montana: 400,000 francs requested for Moretti's bail

The equivalent of 430 thousand euros is the price of freedom (pending trial) for the spouses who own the Constellation

Tokyo

Meloni, the visit to the Japanese prime minister and the manga-style selfie

A playful exchange between the Italian Prime Minister and Sanae Takaichi: "Friendship and harmony. Two distant nations, but ever closer."

Spain

Sexual abuse: Julio Iglesias breaks his silence: "I've never heard so much cruelty."

The Spanish singer: "The accusations are false. I'm defending my dignity."

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Insularità

Sardinia, 3,500 foreign workers in the construction industry: "Qualifications and wages, they seek protection."

With numbers steadily rising, the CGIL (Italian General Confederation of Labour) launches a local coordination center for migrants in the sector: "A benchmark for contractual rights."

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