Thursday, Jan 30

Friedrich Merz's bid to tighten migration policies with possible far-right support raises political tensions ahead of Germany's elections.

Thursday, Jan 30

A U.S. Air Force F-35 fighter jet crashed in Alaska during a training exercise; the pilot ejected safely and is in stable condition.

Thursday, Jan 30

The Trump administration is offering federal employees buyouts of eight months' salary, as part of an effort to restructure the federal workforce.

Thursday, Jan 30

The Federal Reserve decides to hold interest rates steady as it assesses inflation trends and the impact of potential Trump administration policies.

Thursday, Jan 30

Israel's impending ban on UNRWA threatens to cripple essential services for millions of Palestinians in Gaza and the West Bank.

Thursday, Jan 30

Advocacy groups are set to challenge Trump's new executive order targeting transgender troops with a lawsuit focusing on equal protection violations.

Thursday, Jan 30

Giorgia Meloni, Italy's PM, faces investigation over release of a Libyan officer wanted for war crimes, stirring political tension and international scrutiny.

Thursday, Jan 30

Trump’s firings of NLRB leaders challenge federal laws on worker rights, potentially crippling the agency amidst ongoing legal and corporate conflicts.

Thursday, Jan 30

Atomic scientists adjust the Doomsday Clock closer to midnight, warning of nuclear threats, climate change, and AI risks to global security.

Thursday, Jan 30

Bookshop.org's new e-book platform supports local bookstores by directing profits back to them, offering an alternative to Amazon's dominance in the market.