Simple English News Daily Tuesday 27th January 2026. Egypt social media. Kenya assassination attempt. US Minnesota. US winter storm. Mexico gunmen...
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Jan 26, 2026 Short world news roundup covering proposed limits on children’s social media in Egypt. A reported assassination attempt in Kenya and pressure after an ICE shooting in Minnesota. A deadly US winter storm and a mass shooting at a Mexico football match. Lightning injuries at a Brazilian rally and an EU probe into X’s new AI. Plans for huge North Sea wind power and pandas returning to China.
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Egypt Moves To Restrict Kids Online
- Egypt plans new rules to limit children's access to social media to reduce what lawmakers call 'digital chaos'.
- The move follows President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi's call for restrictions until children can "handle it properly."
Opposition Politician Reports Church Attack
- Rigathi Gachagua said rogue police shot and tear-gassed a church service while he attended, calling it an assassination attempt.
- He accused President William Ruto of ordering the attack, while the government called the event staged.
ICE Shooting Sparks Political Pressure
- The killing of Alex Preti by ICE agents has prompted calls from Republicans for an independent investigation.
- Minnesota's governor demanded removal of untrained federal agents and says President Donald Trump agreed to consider reducing their numbers.