Global World News Digest
Multi-Source Editorial Roundup • Tuesday, 27 January 2026
Immigration chief at centre of Trump’s crackdown set to leave Minneapolis
The US president is sending border tsar Tom Homan to the city in an apparent shift in tone from the White House.
‘We’re all terrified’, Minnesotan tells the BBC in tears
The BBC’s Ana Faguy speaks to residents in the state after the second fatal shooting by federal immigration officers.
India and EU announce landmark trade deal
The long-awaited deal comes as both Delhi and Brussels contend with economic and geopolitical pressure from the US.
Deadly US winter storm leaves flights delayed and thousands without power
At least a dozen people have died in multiple US states possibly due to the storm, officials have said.
Philippines’ Duterte fit to face ICC proceedings, judges say
The 80-year-old is accused of crimes of humanity over his bloody war on drugs that left thousands killed.
Japan court orders compensation for migrants lured to North Korea
The plaintiffs said North Korea was marketed to them as “paradise on Earth”.
Firefighters battle ’emergency level’ blazes in Australia heatwave
Firefighters in Victoria are battling at least six major fires amid a record-breaking heatwave.
Nipah virus outbreak in India triggers Asia airport screenings
Airports in Thailand and Nepal have begun screening passengers from West Bengal.
Trump raises US tariffs on South Korea imports to 25%
Trump has accused Seoul of “not living up” to a trade deal that was reached last year.
New Iran videos show bodies piled in hospital and snipers on roofs
Footage from a hospital in Tehran shows at least 31 bodies piled inside and seven body bags outside.
‘Major step’: French MPs vote in favour of bill to ban social media for under-15s
If the bill passes the upper house it could take effect by the start of France’s new school year in September.
Sly Dunbar, prolific legend of reggae, dies aged 73
The drummer and producer played with everyone from Bob Marley to The Rolling Stones and Madonna.
Israel says it has retrieved remains of final Gaza hostage
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called Ran Gvili’s return “an extraordinary achievement”.
Instagram, Facebook and WhatsApp to trial premium subscriptions
Under the plan, access to the Meta platforms’ core services would remain free.
Former Olympian Ryan Wedding pleads not guilty to drug kingpin charges
The ex-Olympic snowboarder and accused cartel leader was taken into custody in Mexico last week by the FBI.
Nigerian officers to face trial over coup-plot allegations
Following an investigation some of the 16 detained last year are accused of planning to unseat President Bola Tinubu.
Spain slashes speed limit on popular train route after fault found
The discovery of a crack on the Madrid-Barcelona line follows two recent deadly crashes in the country.
Gunmen storm Mexico football pitch and kill at least 11 people
The incident happened in Salamanca, a city particularly subject to gang-related violence.
Private jet carrying eight people crashes in Maine
Poor visibility was reported at the airport during a winter storm that has affected a large swathe of the US.
Uganda’s military chief denies army assaulted Bobi Wine’s wife
Barbara Kyagulanyi, married to the opposition leader, says she refused to reveal her husband’s whereabouts.
EU investigates Elon Musk’s X over Grok AI sexual deepfakes
The Commission will assess whether “manipulated sexually explicit images” have been shown to users in the EU.
Tearful goodbyes as Japan returns pandas to China amid worsening ties
The twin cubs’ departure will leave Japan without any pandas for the first time since 1972.
Tributes pour in across India for revered BBC broadcaster Sir Mark Tully
Sir Mark Tully’s cremation was held on Monday in Delhi, where he lived even after leaving the BBC.
Heatwave warnings across Australia as millions celebrate national day
Temperatures are expected to peak on Tuesday, reaching the “high forties” in Victoria and South Australia.
China has purged its highest-ranked military general. Why?
Zhang Youxia had been seen as a close ally of China’s leader, Xi Jinping.
Trump abandons attack mode as Minneapolis shooting backlash grows
The White House has shifted how it talks about Alex Pretti’s killing as more Republicans express concern over the deadly encounter.
Who was Alex Pretti, the intensive care nurse shot dead in Minneapolis?
He has been described as an avid outdoorsman who loved mountain biking.
Can India be a player in the computer chip industry?
India is investing hundreds of millions of dollars in building up a computer chip industry.
Tech giants face landmark trial over social media addiction claims
Defendants include Meta, which owns Instagram and Facebook, TikTok’s owner ByteDance and YouTube parent Google.
NRA and other US gun activists push back at Trump officials over Minneapolis shooting
The gun-lobby group, typically aligned with Trump, criticises a suggestion that those who carry guns risk being lawfully shot.