Sydney Morning Herald Digest
Daily News • Sunday, 25 January 2026
Snowfall in Chicago part of massive winter storm across the US brings ice, frigid temperatures
Snowfall in Chicago part of massive winter storm across the US brings ice, frigid temperatures
Massive winter storm hits Philadelphia with snow-covered roads and frigid temperatures
Massive winter storm hits Philadelphia with snow-covered roads and frigid temperatures
Heavy snow falls on Philadelphia as winter storm hits U.S.
Heavy snow falls on Philadelphia as winter storm hits U.S.
Massive winter storm brings widespread snow and significant travel disruption to New York
A massive winter storm continued to hit the US on Sunday, dumping sleet, freezing rain and snow across the South and up through New England, bringing frigid temperatures, widespread power outages and treacherous road conditions. In New York City, Mayor Zohran Mamdani said at least five people died as temperatures plunged.
Aerial footage shows a snow-covered Oklahoma City, snow plows at work
Widespread heavy snow, sleet and freezing rain threatened nearly 180 million people — more than half the U.S. population — in a path stretching from the southern Rocky Mountains to New England, the National Weather Service said Saturday night. Aerial video from Oklahoma City on Sunday showed roads and highways covered in snow.
Massive storm blankets Baltimore in snow
Massive storm blankets Baltimore in snow
King’s concerns over Trump’s Afghanistan slur relayed to White House
An intervention from the King is thought to have influenced the president’s decision to walk back remarks that British soldiers avoided the conflict’s front line.
DC revelers enjoy snowball fight, carry ICE banner as U.S. experiences major storm
DC revelers enjoy snowball fight, carry ICE banner as U.S. experiences major storm
Unrest surges in Minneapolis after shooting
The killing of nurse Alex Pretti by a federal immigration officer has seen tensions rise in the US city of Minneapolis.
More than a million without power as massive winter storm hits US
A swath of southern states and major cities, including Washington and New York are in the grip of heavy snow, treacherous ice, and freezing temperatures.
In Trump’s America, the right to bear arms now puts a target on your back
American conservatives have strayed far from the ideals they once held as sacrosanct.
US reels after second citizen fatally shot by federal agents in three weeks
Shocking video captured the moment Alex Pretti was wrestled to the ground before an officer fired several shots.
Prince Harry’s alleged stalker sat metres behind him at High Court trial
The woman’s appearance coincides with an ongoing review into the security threat posed to the duke, which was ordered by the UK Home Office in December.
Rock climber scales 508-metre Taipei 101 skyscraper without ropes
Cheers erupted from a street-level crowd as American Alex Honnold reached the top of the spire about 90 minutes after he started.
‘Xi trusts nobody’: Purge of China’s military claims its top general
The ousting of General Zhang Youxia marks a dramatic escalation in President Xi Jinping’s sweeping purge of military officials and a consolidation of his power over the army.
Thanks to Trump, we are seen as sinister, selfish, unruly and at everybody’s throats
It was our country’s destiny to reflect ideals that made us an incandescent beacon for democracy. But the president has pulverised those ideals.
Recovery of NZ landslide victims halted on safety concerns
Authorities have been working to identify the victims after human remains were found at the site on Saturday.
‘Great and very brave’: Trump backtracks on NATO troop comments
The US president has heaped praise on British soldiers who fought in Afghanistan in a partial reversal of comments that drew a cascade of criticism from allies.
Minneapolis mayor’s plea after fatal shooting
Minneapolis mayor Jacob Frey spoke at a press conference after the fatal shooting of a US citizen by federal law enforcement.
Man dies after being shot by ICE agent in Minneapolis
Eyewitness video appears to show the moment a man was shot by fedral law enforcement officers in Minneapolis.