Gunmen Kill 11 After Opening Fire at Football Match in Mexico
Salamanca, Mexico — January 26, 2026

At least 11 people have been killed and a further 12 injured after gunmen opened fire at a football match in the central Mexican city of Salamanca, in the violence-plagued state of Guanajuato, authorities have confirmed.

The attack occurred on Sunday evening as a local football match was coming to an end at a sports field in the city.

Senior Oxford University Priest Removed After Safeguarding Complaint Investigated and Substantiated
Oxford, United Kingdom — January 25, 2026

A senior Catholic chaplain at the University of Oxford has been removed from his role following a safeguarding complaint made by a postgraduate student that was investigated and subsequently substantiated by the Jesuits in Britain, the order responsible for his appointment.

Father Damian Howard SJ, who served as the Senior Chaplain at the Oxford University Catholic Chaplaincy, was asked to step down from his position in August 2025 after an internal safeguarding investigation found that his conduct with a postgraduate student constituted professional misconduct. The nature of the complaint involved allegations of repeated unwanted intimate contact between Howard and the student during pastoral support interactions, making the complainant feel uncomfortable and “trapped” in the relationship dynamic.

Federal Agent Shooting in Minneapolis Raises Legal and Political Questions in U.S. Immigration Enforcement
By LTT Media Newsdesk — January 25, 2026

Minneapolis, Minnesota — A 37-year-old U.S. citizen was shot and killed by federal immigration agents on the morning of January 24, 2026, in south Minneapolis, drawing widespread protests and prompting questions about accountability and legal jurisdiction over federal law enforcement actions.

The fatal shooting occurred amid an ongoing surge of federal immigration enforcement operations in Minneapolis, part of a broader policy effort by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to crack down on undocumented immigration in urban centers. It is the second fatal shooting by federal agents in the city within three weeks, following the January 7 death of 37-year-old Renee Good during a separate federal operation.

Global financial markets plunged today as investors reacted to escalating geopolitical tensions and renewed trade uncertainty, triggering one of the sharpest sell-offs in recent months. Major indices across the United States, Europe and Asia recorded heavy losses, while money flowed rapidly into safe-haven assets such as gold. Analysts warn the volatility reflects shaken confidence, with political instability now exerting immediate pressure on global economic stability.

Aaron Joyce, Newswire, L.T.T Media; January 21, 2026

The EU–Mercosur trade deal represents a fundamental threat to European farmers, food standards, and democratic accountability. By opening EU markets to agricultural imports produced under weaker environmental and welfare rules, the agreement creates an uneven playing field that places family farms at risk. The decision to refer the deal to the European Court is a necessary step in challenging a trade policy that many believe sacrifices rural communities and food security in favour of multinational interests.

Aaron Joyce, Newswire, L.T.T Media; January 21, 2026

President Donald Trump’s second term has seen a sharp escalation in U.S. foreign policy, with Washington pursuing an increasingly confrontational stance on the global stage. From a dramatic military operation in Venezuela to renewed claims over Greenland, the administration’s actions have alarmed allies and reignited fears of geopolitical instability. European leaders and NATO partners are now openly warning that such rhetoric and manoeuvres risk undermining long-standing alliances and threatening the foundations of international order.

Aaron Joyce, Newswire, L.T.T Media; January 20, 2026

Major publishers Hachette Book Group and Cengage Group have moved to intervene in a U.S. class action lawsuit against Google, alleging the tech giant unlawfully used copyrighted books and textbooks to train its artificial intelligence systems. The case adds to growing legal pressure on AI developers over the use of protected content and could have far-reaching implications for publishing, media, and education.

Aaron Joyce, Newswire, L.T.T Media; Newsdesk; January 15, 2026

BREAKING: A secondary school that cancelled a visit from a Jewish MP is to be investigated by Ofsted.

The schools watchdog said it was investigating claims Bristol Brunel Academy “may have been intimidated into cancelling a visit” from Damien Egan.

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More than 300 Metropolitan Police officers and staff have declared past or present involvement in Freemasonry or similar hierarchical organisations after the force introduced a new disclosure requirement, the High Court has heard. The policy, brought in last month, has triggered a legal challenge from Freemason bodies who argue it is discriminatory and unlawful, while the Met insists the move is necessary to improve transparency and rebuild public trust. The High Court has declined to suspend the policy pending a full hearing, setting the stage for a closely watched legal battle with wider implications for policing across the UK.

Aaron Joyce, Newswire, L.T.T Media; Newsdesk; 15 January 2026

Britain’s communications regulator Ofcom has launched a formal investigation into Grok AI, the generative chatbot developed by Elon Musk’s xAI and integrated into X, following widespread outrage over the creation of sexualised and non-consensual AI images of women and children. The probe will examine whether X has breached its legal duties under the UK Online Safety Act, with potential consequences ranging from heavy fines to enforcement action that could restrict the platform’s operation in the UK. The case is now being viewed as a defining test of how far regulators are willing to go in holding AI developers and tech platforms accountable for the real-world harms enabled by generative technology.