Simple English News Daily Thursday 22nd January 2026. Ukraine power shortages. France Le Pen appeal. Switzerland Trump Greenland. Nigeria hostages rescued...
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Jan 21, 2026 Kyiv faces power shortages following recent Russian attacks, creating widespread energy loss. Marine Le Pen is embroiled in a trial over alleged misuse of EU funds. Donald Trump discusses Greenland at Davos, revealing he won't pursue its purchase. In Nigeria, the army successfully rescues 62 hostages while battling militants. Ecuador imposes a 30% tariff on Colombian imports amidst rising gang violence and a spike in murders. South Korea’s former prime minister faces a long prison sentence, and life is given to the assassin of Shinzo Abe. Fascinatingly, the world’s oldest hand stencil rock art has been dated to over 67,000 years old.
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Kyiv's Severe Power And Heat Crisis
- Kyiv residents face extreme electricity shortages after repeated strikes on energy infrastructure.
- Nearly 60% of Kyiv's population were without power and many buildings lacked heat following attacks.
Le Pen's Appeal Could Affect 2027 Race
- Marine Le Pen denied wrongdoing at her Paris appeal after a conviction for misusing EU funds.
- The appeal will decide if she can run for public office in the 2027 election.
Trump Comments On Greenland And Tariffs
- At Davos, Donald Trump said he would not use force to take Greenland and claimed a prior US trusteeship role.
- He also announced cancellation of planned tariffs on European countries from 1 February.