World Report January 8: Thursday's top stories in 10 minutes
Jan 8, 2026
Tensions rise in Minneapolis as local officials clash with the Trump administration over the deadly shooting of a woman by ICE agents. The U.S. plans to withdraw from 66 international organizations, raising eyebrows about geopolitical impacts. Meanwhile, protests erupt in Paris as farmers rally against an EU agricultural deal. In Australia, an inquiry into rising antisemitism is launched following a tragic mass shooting. Lastly, the Kasechewan First Nation urgently seeks military aid after a critical water treatment failure.
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Vigil After Deadly ICE Shooting
- Thousands held a vigil in Minneapolis after Renee Good was shot by an ICE agent and the community reacted with grief and anger.
- Mayor Jacob Frey publicly rejected the federal claim of self-defense, calling the administration's account "bullshit."
U.S. Withdraws From 66 Global Bodies
- The U.S. announced withdrawal from 66 international organizations, signaling a major retreat from multilateral engagement.
- The move spans climate, labor, and migration bodies and critics call it the most sweeping pullback in decades.
Reasons Behind The Pullout
- Officials framed the withdrawals as due to redundancy, mismanagement, and threats to U.S. sovereignty.
- The actions also fit a broader pattern of unilateral U.S. moves on Venezuela, oil seizures, and territorial threats.