Simple English News Daily Monday 26th January 2026. US ICE killing. Colombia Ecuador spat. UK Starmer criticizes Trump. Ukraine missiles. Uganda Wine. Taiwan climb...
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Jan 26, 2026 A rapid roundup of a disputed ICE shooting and legal fallout. Reports on an ex-olympian arrested for drug charges and tense trade moves between Colombia and Ecuador. Coverage of missile strikes in Ukraine and alleged police violence in Uganda. Stories on a Chinese general under investigation, deadly New Zealand storms, and a daring free solo climb of Taipei 101.
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Contested Death During ICE Operation
- ICE officers shot Alex Pretti after wrestling him to the floor, prompting serious questions about use of force by immigration agents.
- Video analysis by Reuters and the New York Times says Pretti was not holding a gun, contradicting ICE and the Trump administration's account.
Olympian Turns Himself In
- Ryan Wedding, a former Canadian Olympic snowboarder, voluntarily surrendered to the US Embassy in Mexico after being on the FBI's 10 Most Wanted list.
- US authorities flew him to the United States and he will appear in court, according to the report.
Cross-Border Trade Tensions Rise
- Colombia halted electricity sales to Ecuador and imposed tariffs after Ecuador announced 30% tariffs on Colombian goods.
- The dispute stems from Ecuador's claim that Colombia is not adequately tackling drug trafficking and illegal mining.