Reuters World News Greenland, Minnesota, Beckhams and a Chinese embassy
Jan 20, 2026
Trump claims his missed Nobel Peace Prize means less obligation for peace pursuits. A firsthand account reveals the dramatic arrest of ChongLi Thao by ICE in Minnesota. Tensions flare in northeastern Syria as a ceasefire leads to clashes. London erupts in protests against a massive Chinese embassy over spying fears. Meanwhile, Brooklyn Beckham opens up about family tensions, accusing his parents of controlling his life. Each topic weaves a narrative of political intrigue, social issues, and personal revelations.
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Nobel Snub Tied To Greenland Rhetoric
- President Trump linked his Greenland takeover bid to not receiving the Nobel Peace Prize, saying he's "not bound to think purely of peace."
- Norway's government reacted with surprise and diplomatic unease over the exchange.
Minnesota Man Dragged Out Nearly Naked
- Chongli Scott-Tao says ICE agents broke down his door, handcuffed him and dragged him outside nearly naked into the snow.
- He was driven, fingerprinted and photographed for an hour before being returned home, feeling humiliated and frightened.
Fragile Truce Shifts Syrian Alliances
- A ceasefire in Raqqa consolidates Syrian government control but clashes continue and reports of IS prisoners escaping raise tensions.
- The truce complicates U.S. policy because Washington has been allied with both the Kurds and elements of the Syrian government.