Simple English News Daily Friday 9th January 2026. US ICE shooting. Colombia visit. Syria evacuations. China BYD. Algeria apology. Ukraine no heat. Germany sheep...
Jan 8, 2026
A dramatic ICE shooting in Minneapolis sparks protests and debate over threats. Colombia's President meets Donald Trump amid rising tensions. In Syria, around 10,000 people evacuate Aleppo due to intense fighting. BYD surges past Tesla in electric car sales, selling 2.25 million vehicles. A tragic migrant boat capsizes off Gambia, leaving dozens dead. Also, floods hit Bosnia, and Ukraine faces a winter without heat. In a lighter story, a flock of sheep amusingly invades a German supermarket.
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Controversial ICE Shooting Sparks Outrage
- The ICE shooting in Minneapolis sparked local outrage and national debate about enforcement tactics.
- Video evidence and city leaders challenged the official self-defence narrative around Renee Good's death.
High Stakes US–Colombia Meeting Agreed
- Colombian President Gustavo Pedro accepted a meeting offer with US President Donald Trump amid sharp personal accusations.
- Tensions rose after Trump suggested Pedro was a drug dealer and hinted at possible military action.
Aleppo Evacuations After Renewed Fighting
- Fighting in Aleppo has forced about 10,000 people to flee as government forces clash with the SDF.
- Reports indicate at least 21 people were killed during the recent fighting in northern Aleppo.