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Nigeria church abductions, biggest solar storm in 20+ years, Don Lemon clash, Trump touts tariffs and Greenland while heading to Davos, judge curbs ICE at Minneapolis protests
Armed gangs abduct more than 160 Christian worshippers from churches in two Nigerian villages
Armed gangs raided churches during Sunday services in Kurmin Wali, a remote community in Nigeria’s Kaduna state, and abducted worshippers into nearby bushland. A local Christian leader said 172 people were taken and nine later escaped, leaving 163 still missing, while police confirmed the attack but said the exact number is still being verified due to the area’s isolation. Security forces have been deployed to pursue the kidnappers amid ongoing militant and criminal violence targeting communities in northern Nigeria.
Largest Solar Radiation Storm in Over 20 Years Hits Earth
The Space Weather Prediction Center says an Earth-directed coronal mass ejection identified Saturday is now driving an S4 (severe) solar radiation storm, the strongest level seen since October 2003. Officials warn impacts are expected mainly for satellite and spacecraft operations, aviation—especially polar routes—GPS accuracy and timing, and high-frequency radio communications. The event follows an X1.9 solar flare, with additional geomagnetic storming possible as the CME’s effects continue to develop.
Don Lemon Responds to Criticism of His Interview During a Church Protest
Don Lemon addressed backlash over an interview he conducted during a protest at a Minnesota church, after critics accused him of crossing the line from reporting into harassment and potential legal violations. Commentary around the incident also tied the dispute to broader frustrations with national politics, including economic pressures, border security, crime, education, and online speech.
Trump Discusses Tariff Increase While Pressing Denmark on Greenland Talks
Donald Trump said he would impose a 10% tariff on imports from Denmark, Norway, Sweden, France, Germany, the UK, the Netherlands, and Finland starting February 1, linking the move to renewed efforts to negotiate a U.S. purchase of Greenland from Denmark. He claimed the tariffs could rise to 25% by June 1 if there is no agreement, arguing the issue involves U.S. and global security and warning that Russia or China could gain influence over Greenland.
Federal Judge Issues Order Limiting ICE Actions During Minneapolis Protests
A federal judge issued a late-Friday order restricting ICE agents in Minneapolis from detaining individuals or using force against protesters unless agents can establish probable cause or reasonable suspicion that a crime is being committed, and clarified that merely following officers at an appropriate distance is not sufficient justification. The decision drew support from anti-ICE advocates as federal officials said agents have faced harassment and violence, including fireworks, assaults, and vehicle-related threats. DHS also cited a recent incident in which an ICE agent fatally shot a person who officials allege used a vehicle to ram the agent, saying the officer acted in self-defense.
Trump to Speak at the World Economic Forum in Davos
Donald Trump is scheduled to address the World Economic Forum in Davos on Wednesday amid rising tensions with European allies over proposed tariffs and his push to negotiate the acquisition of Greenland. Denmark plans to skip the gathering, and several European countries named as potential tariff targets have recently deployed troops to Greenland in what they describe as a routine exercise. The EU is reportedly preparing a retaliatory package against U.S. goods, while leaders and envoys including Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelensky and Russia’s Kirill Dmitriev are expected to be present. Trump will arrive with a large U.S. delegation, and the forum is facing protests and heightened geopolitical focus.
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