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January 16, 2026

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Oceans, tides and temperatures break records in 2026

Updated Jan. 16, 2026, 5:53 p.m. ET January 2026 started with remarkable weather, including record temperatures, dramatic high tides and news that oceans keep getting warmer. During the first weekend of the new year, record-breaking water levels occurred at 31 tidal gauges across the nation, particularly along the Pacific Coast, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. When the full moon was closest to the Earth on Jan. 4, higher-than-normal tides flooded low-lying areas along the California coast, where heavy rains made the flooding worse in some locations. A key factor driving some of the increasing weather extremes, including

January 16, 2026

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January 16, 2026

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Trump latest: US president threatens tariffs against countries that ‘don’t go along with Greenland’ | World News

Thanks for following our live updates on a busy day of international diplomacy in the US. We’re pausing our coverage for now. Before we go, here’s a recap of everything we’ve brought you. Nobel Peace Prize winner gives medal to Trump Venezuela’s opposition leader Maria Corina Machado told reporters outside the US Capitol that she presented Donald Trump with her Nobel Peace Prize medal during their meeting in the White House. There had been speculation over whether she would give the medal to the US president during their talks, and she told our US correspondent James Matthews it was done

January 16, 2026

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Breaking with U.S., Canada agrees to cut tariff on Chinese EVs in return for lower tariffs on its farm products

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney shakes hands with President of China Xi Jinping at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China on January 16, 2026. | Photo Credit: Reuters Breaking with the United States, Canada has agreed to cut its 100% tariff on Chinese electric cars in return for lower tariffs on Canadian farm products, Prime Minister Mark Carney said Friday (January 16, 2026). PM Carney made the announcement after two days of meetings with Chinese leaders. He said there would be an initial cap of 49,000 vehicles on Chinese EV exports to Canada, growing to 70,000 over

January 16, 2026

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Ukraine war latest: UK position ‘of destructive nature’, says Russia – but Moscow hails ‘step forward’ in Europe | World News

The UK government has confirmed it will provide emergency support to Ukraine’s depleted energy infrastructure. The £20m funding announced overnight includes measures to repair, restore and protect ‌Ukraine’s power grid. It will also contribute to maintaining heating and electricity supplies in Ukrainian homes, hospitals and schools this winter. Citizens across the country have been left facing regular power blackouts as Russian strikes continue to cripple Kyiv’s energy infrastructure. Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer said: “As we mark a year of our unique partnership, we do so in awe of the courage and resilience demonstrated by Ukrainians every day as they

January 16, 2026

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Sedina Tamakloe-Attionu arrested and detained in the US

Sedina Tamakloe-Attionu is the former MASCLOC CEO Ghana’s Ambassador to the United States of America, Victor Smith, has confirmed the arrest and detention of the former Chief Executive Officer of the Microfinance and Small Loans Centre (MASCLOC), Sedina Tamakloe-Attionu, in the United States. In a statement issued on January 15, 2026, and signed by the ambassador, it was disclosed that Sedina Tamakloe-Attionu was arrested by the US Marshals on January 6, 2026. The statement further indicated that she is currently being held at the Nevada Southern Detention Centre, located at 2190 East Mesquite Avenue, Pahrump, and is awaiting her day

January 16, 2026

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Mary Peltola, barrier-breaking ex-Alaska congresswoman, launches U.S. Senate bid

Listen to this article Estimated 3 minutes The audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results. Democratic former U.S. Rep. Mary Peltola said Monday that she would challenge Republican Sen. Dan Sullivan in this year’s midterm elections, vowing to shake up the establishment to make life more affordable for Alaskans. “Life is difficult here, and we know that we have to take care of each other,” Peltola said in a video announcement. Peltola, who is Yup’ik, was the first Alaska Native to

January 16, 2026

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“It’s Official” Cowboys’ Legend Jason Witten Accepts Major Coaching Job (Breaking News)

In a major college football coaching development announced on January 15, 2026, NFL legend and former Dallas Cowboys tight end Jason Witten has officially accepted the position as tight ends coach for the University of Oklahoma Sooners. Breaking: Jason Witten Accepts Tight Ends Coaching Job at Oklahoma Sooners – Fans React with Excitement and Hype Aug 24, 2019; Arlington, TX, USA; Dallas Cowboys former quarterback Danny White (left) talks with tight end Jason Witten (82) prior to the game against the Houston Texans at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Emmons-USA TODAY Sports The University of Oklahoma made the hire public

January 15, 2026

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Trump says Venezuela’s Maduro ‘captured’ after huge US military strikes | Nicolas Maduro News

The United States says it has carried out a “large scale military strike” against Venezuela and captured President Nicolas Maduro in a major escalation after months of US threats to use military force against Caracas. US President Donald Trump announced the strike on social media early on Saturday, saying Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, were “captured and flown out of the Country”. Recommended Stories list of 3 itemsend of list In an interview with Fox News later in the day, Trump said the operation “could not have been better”. He also said the US government would be “very much”

January 15, 2026

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Donald Trump says US forces have ‘captured’ Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro — as it happened

3 Jan, 10:01amSat 3 Jan 2026 at 10:01am What we know so far Trump says US has ‘captured’ Maduro: On Truth Social, President Donald Trump says that Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro have been flown out of the country. Venezuela demands proof of life: Venezuela’s Vice President Delcy Rodríguez has stated in an audio message to state TV that the government does not know their whereabouts and demanded proof of life. US carries out strikes: Trump says the US has “successfully carried out a large-scale strike” against Venezuela and Maduro. Explosions in Caracas: Large explosions were reported across Venezuela, with at least seven occurring in