Web archive - January 28, 2026

World

Trump says Alex Pretti, man shot in Minnesota, should not have carried gun

Gun rights groups, some Republicans at odds with the government narrative

World

Trump vows to 'work something out' with South Korea after 25% tariff threat

US cut rate to 15% after Seoul pledged $350bn investment but disputes remain over unfulfilled commitments

World

Starmer heads to Beijing as Britain looks beyond a volatile US

UK PM seeks to reset China ties and cut reliance on Washington in first visit by a British leader in eight years

World

Search for 32 missing slowed by rain after West Java landslide, toll rises to 34

Landslide hit Pasir Langu village in Bandung Barat region early on Saturday

Entertainment

Marcello Hernández shuts down Sabrina Carpenter dating rumors after SNL collaborations

Marcello Hernández clarifies Sabrina Carpenter rumors, citing his real-life relationship

World

Man sprays US lawmaker Ilhan Omar with foul liquid after ICE condemnation

Police say they have arrested the man for third-degree assault

World

Saudi won’t let its airspace or land be used for a strike on Iran, crown prince says

Crown Prince MBS told Iran’s president that Riyadh backs dialogue, will bar any military action from its soil

Entertainment

‘Shrinking’ renewed for season 4 ahead of Apple TV season 3 premiere

Apple TV’s hit comedy Shrinking gets early season 4 renewal as season 3 prepares to premiere on January 28

World

'Doomsday Clock' moves closer to midnight, a year into Trump term

The announcement comes a year into Trump's term, marked by unilateral attacks and global norm breaks

Pakistan

LHC directs trial court to decide Ali Zafar’s defamation case against Meesha Shafi within 30 days

Court upholds order, saying restriction on statements until the conclusion of the trial is both legal and justified