Trump: Putin agreed to pause Kyiv bombing amid winter conditions: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has welcomed a statement by U.S. President Donald Trump indicating Russia will halt bombing Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities for seven days due to extreme winter c… https://ranked.news/149371?u=b

Kristen Stewart discusses audacious directorial debut, The Chronology of Water: Kristen Stewart's directorial debut, "The Chronology of Water," an impressionistic arthouse film adapted from Lidia Yuknavitch's experimental memoir, is generating significant buzz and var… https://ranked.news/149373?u=b

Barron Trump 'understands politics,' first lady says. Who is he?: Barron Trump, the 19-year-old son of Donald and Melania Trump, is set to be featured in his mother's upcoming documentary, "Melania," which premieres on January 29. Standing approximately 6-foot-7, Barr… https://ranked.news/149010?u=b

Boyle Heights businesses join national strike protesting ICE actions: Boyle Heights businesses in Los Angeles are planning to participate in a national strike on Friday, January 30, to protest the actions of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). This demonst… https://ranked.news/149009?u=b

Nicki Minaj's Trump endorsement sparks debate over immigration, pardons: Rapper Nicki Minaj has drawn significant public attention for her public support of President Donald Trump, appearing alongside him at an official event and declaring herself his "number one fan.… https://ranked.news/149444?u=b

Tensions boil in House over emerging Senate deal to avert government shutdown: A potential Senate deal to avert a government shutdown by separating Homeland Security (DHS) funding from other spending bills faces significant opposition in the House of Representatives. … https://ranked.news/148998?u=b

Vulnerable Dem's support for Alex Pretti collides with Laken Riley Act anniversary: Georgia Senator Jon Ossoff is facing criticism from Republicans for his focus on the shooting death of Alex Pretti in Minnesota, while they argue he has not adequately addressed the mu… https://ranked.news/149000?u=b

Trump mocks low-income housing plan in Pacific Palisades after fires: President Donald Trump has stated he will not permit the construction of low-income housing in Pacific Palisades, Los Angeles, following devastating wildfires that destroyed nearly 7,000 structures,… https://ranked.news/149442?u=b

Democrats reach deal with White House, Senate Republicans to avert government shutdown: Democrats and the White House have reached a bipartisan deal with Senate Republicans to avert a government shutdown, with Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer announcing a two-week… https://ranked.news/149014?u=b

Senate Democrats reach deal to avert partial government shutdown: Senate Democrats and Republicans have reached a deal to avert a partial government shutdown, which was scheduled to begin on Saturday, by splitting the funding bill for the US Department of Homeland Sec… https://ranked.news/149026?u=b

Trump files $10B lawsuit against IRS over alleged tax return leaks to major news outlets: Former President Donald Trump has initiated a $10 billion lawsuit against the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), alleging the agency unlawfully leaked his confidential tax returns. … https://ranked.news/149004?u=b

Immigration raids, election office search stir midterm concerns for Democratic election officials: Democratic election officials are increasingly concerned about potential interference in the upcoming midterm elections, citing aggressive immigration enforcement action… https://ranked.news/149024?u=b

Senate Dems to Noem: Testify "without delay" after Minneapolis shootings: Senate Homeland Security Committee Democrats are demanding that Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem testify "without delay" regarding the fatal shootings of two U.S. citizens, … https://ranked.news/149022?u=b

Trump says he's announcing new Fed chair nominee tomorrow morning: President Trump announced late Thursday that he will reveal his nominee for Federal Reserve chair on Friday morning, expressing confidence in his selection as a "very good person" highly respected in t… https://ranked.news/149021?u=b

‘That sounds so Republican’: Joe Rogan stunned by Obama’s old deportation rhetoric: Podcaster Joe Rogan expressed surprise at a resurfaced 2010 speech by then-President Barack Obama that advocated for strong immigration enforcement and deportations, noting that Obama'… https://ranked.news/149003?u=b

Starmer's China visit: UK leader's objectives and outcomes debated: Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has undertaken a significant trip to China, meeting President Xi Jinping, a visit that has ignited debate in the UK concerning espionage and security concerns. The podcast "… https://ranked.news/149435?u=b

A closer look at Americans’ views on ICE: In the wake of Alex Pretti's killing in Minneapolis, earnest negotiations are underway regarding reforms to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), with new surveys shedding light on American public opinion. While a majorit… https://ranked.news/149445?u=b

Trump slams UK, Canada as both explore closer ties with Beijing: US President Donald Trump has issued stern warnings to Britain and Canada, criticizing their efforts to strengthen relations with China and suggesting they must choose between Beijing and Washington. Thi… https://ranked.news/149457?u=b

Trump expected to announce Warsh as Fed pick: reports: President Trump is reportedly expected to nominate Kevin Warsh, a former Federal Reserve governor and Wall Street veteran, on Friday morning to succeed Jay Powell as the next Federal Reserve chair. This decision i… https://ranked.news/149461?u=b

Trump says Russia will pause attacks during cold spell: US President Donald Trump announced that Russian President Vladimir Putin has agreed to halt attacks on Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities during a period of exceptionally cold weather, with temperatures expected to… https://ranked.news/149456?u=b

Jordan Chiles appeal granted, CAS must re-hear case of bronze medal: The Swiss Federal Tribunal has granted a partial appeal for U.S. gymnast Jordan Chiles, ordering the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) to rehear her case regarding the bronze medal she was strippe… https://ranked.news/149059?u=b

Trinity Rodman explains how she got Emma Hayes to hit the 'Sexy Dexy': United States Women's National Team forward Trinity Rodman successfully convinced head coach Emma Hayes to perform the "Sexy Dexy" celebration after scoring a goal. Rodman persisted in encouraging … https://ranked.news/149056?u=b

Olympian Sha'Carri Richardson arrested on speeding charge: What we know: United States Olympian Sha'Carri Richardson, 25, was arrested on Thursday in Orange County, Florida, for speeding at 104 miles per hour on Stoneybrook Parkway, according to WFTV9. The Orange Coun… https://ranked.news/149490?u=b

Bradman's 'Baggy Green', Tendulkar's Ferrari and other coveted cricket memorabilia: Cricket memorabilia has commanded significant prices at auction, with Don Bradman's 'Baggy Green' cap, worn during the 1947-48 series against India, selling for Aus$460,000. This cap, … https://ranked.news/149496?u=b

Canadiens visit the Sabres following Suzuki's 2-goal game: The Montreal Canadiens are set to face the Buffalo Sabres in Buffalo, New York, on Saturday at 7 p.m. EST, following a dominant 7-3 victory over the Colorado Avalanche where Nicholas Suzuki scored two goals. T… https://ranked.news/149484?u=b

Newcastle given favourable draw as Champions League knockout play-off fixtures confirmed: Newcastle United has been drawn against Qarabag in the Champions League knockout play-off round, with the first Azerbaijani club to reach this stage set to face Eddie Howe's side… https://ranked.news/149502?u=b

Vonn airlifted to hospital after crash at cancelled final pre-Olympic race: American skier Lindsey Vonn crashed during her final downhill race before the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics in Crans-Montana, Switzerland, on Friday, leading to her being airlifted to a hospit… https://ranked.news/149481?u=b

Who is Sarah Mullally, the first ever female Archbishop of Canterbury?: The Right Reverend Dame Sarah Mullally has been officially confirmed as the first female Archbishop of Canterbury, a historic appointment after 1,400 years. Previously the Bishop of London since D… https://ranked.news/147421?u=b

BBC director general to depart in April after resignation: Tim Davie, the BBC's 17th director general, will depart the broadcaster on April 2, five months after announcing his resignation following controversy over the editing of a Donald Trump speech on Panorama. Dav… https://ranked.news/147414?u=b

Man dies after lorry crashes into river during Storm Chandra: A man in his 60s died on Tuesday after his lorry crashed into a river in the New Forest during Storm Chandra. Hampshire Police were alerted shortly after 1pm to the incident on Ringwood Road in North Gorley… https://ranked.news/147417?u=b

King Charles speaks of backlash he suffered due to his environmental campaigning in new documentary: King Charles III reflects on the backlash he endured for his environmental advocacy in the upcoming Amazon documentary, "Finding Harmony: A King's Vision." The 90-minu… https://ranked.news/148030?u=b

Tributes paid to British Army officer killed during live firing training exercise: Captain Philip Gilbert Muldowney, a 25-year-old British Army officer, tragically died on Sunday, November 12, 2023, during a live firing training exercise at Otterburn Training Area in … https://ranked.news/148029?u=b

Assisted dying bill 'no hope' of passing unless Lords change approach, warns peer: Lord Falconer, a prominent supporter of the assisted dying bill, has stated that its passage into law this year is "very, very difficult" and has "absolutely no hope" without a signific… https://ranked.news/148020?u=b

Kieran Humphreys jailed for violently shaking baby to death and attempting to cover it up: Kieran Humphreys, 33, has been sentenced to life in prison for the murder of six-month-old Archie Woodbridge, whom he violently shook on February 9, 2024, in Houghton Regis, nea… https://ranked.news/148028?u=b

Keep suspended pupils in school, ministers say: In England, the government is proposing that suspended pupils remain on school grounds rather than being sent home, a move aimed at limiting lost learning and preventing students from retreating to social media. Educatio… https://ranked.news/148021?u=b

Teenager pleads guilty to murdering 12-year-old schoolboy: A 15-year-old boy has pleaded guilty to the murder of 12-year-old Leo Ross, who was fatally stabbed on January 21, 2025, while walking home from school in Yardley Wood, Birmingham. The defendant, who was 14 at… https://ranked.news/148517?u=b

Returning gales cause further ferry cancellations: Returning gales over the Irish Sea have caused further ferry cancellations for the Isle of Man Steam Packet Company, impacting travel between Douglas and Heysham. Thursday's afternoon and evening sailings of the Manxm… https://ranked.news/149119?u=b

A legal blunder allowed the man who abused us at school to escape justice – until now: William Brydson, a former "head of care" at Monken Hadley boarding school in Dumfries and Galloway, has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for historical sexual offenses, includin… https://ranked.news/149117?u=b

Possible shutdown could leave many services in the air for travelers: Speaker of the House Mike Johnson indicated on Thursday, January 29, that a potential short government shutdown may be unavoidable as lawmakers negotiate a bipartisan spending deal, sparking concern… https://ranked.news/149590?u=b

Defeated Zeverev slams Alcaraz timeout in longest Australian Open semifinal: Alexander Zverev expressed strong dissatisfaction with officials for granting Carlos Alcaraz a medical timeout during their Australian Open semifinal, which Alcaraz ultimately won in a record… https://ranked.news/149577?u=b

Shark attack kills 13-year-old boy at popular Brazilian beach: A 13-year-old boy, identified as Deivson Rocha Dantas, tragically died on Thursday after a severe shark attack off Chifre beach in Pernambuco, Brazil, a popular tourist destination. The incident occurred o… https://ranked.news/149584?u=b

US-Iran tensions: The diplomatic scramble to prevent a war: Amid escalating US-Iran tensions and fears of military conflict, numerous nations, particularly in Iran's vicinity, are actively pursuing diplomatic avenues to avert war. US President Donald Trump has reitera… https://ranked.news/149576?u=b

Vintage Djokovic topples Sinner in five sets to set up Alcaraz final in Melbourne: Novak Djokovic, at 38 years old, has reached the Australian Open final after a grueling five-set victory over Jannik Sinner, becoming the oldest man to achieve this in the professional … https://ranked.news/149612?u=b

China has lifted sanctions from six serving British MPs and peers, Starmer says: China has lifted sanctions on six serving British MPs and peers, a move confirmed by Keir Starmer following his visit to Beijing for talks with President Xi Jinping. These sanctions, impo… https://ranked.news/149566?u=b

How UK aid cuts help China win the battle for hearts and minds in Africa: China is effectively winning the battle for influence in Africa by leveraging its growing media presence, a vacuum created by significant cuts to UK international development funding. As the UK … https://ranked.news/149618?u=b

Trump nominates Kevin Warsh to replace Fed Chair Jerome Powell: United States President Donald Trump has nominated former Federal Reserve Governor Kevin Warsh to succeed Jerome Powell as the head of the US central bank when Powell's term concludes in May. This decisio… https://ranked.news/149575?u=b

Trump's Greenland ambitions a 'wake-up call,' Dutch PM-elect says: Rob Jetten, the Dutch leader poised to become the Netherlands' next prime minister, has described former US President Donald Trump's territorial ambitions in Greenland as a "wake-up call" for Europe, e… https://ranked.news/149565?u=b

Gazans face question of returning to devastated homeland as Rafah crossing reopens: The Rafah crossing between Gaza and Egypt has reopened, allowing limited passage for those wishing to return to Gaza, with a reported cap of 150 individuals per day. This reopening, pa… https://ranked.news/149572?u=b

Court ruling forces Germany to upgrade its climate plans: Germany's top administrative court in Leipzig has mandated the federal government to significantly strengthen its climate protection plans, rejecting an appeal against a prior ruling that found the 2023 climate… https://ranked.news/149563?u=b

Iran is open to US talks but won’t be dictated to and won’t negotiate on missiles, foreign minister says: Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated on Friday in Istanbul that Iran is open to participating in "fair and just" nuclear talks with the United States, b… https://ranked.news/149600?u=b