Simple English News Daily Wednesday 21st January 2026. Switzerland Davos speakers. Spain train crashes. Ukraine Russian attacks. Syria SDF losses. Australia sharks...
Jan 20, 2026
World leaders convene at Davos, discussing the implications of Trump's Greenland tariffs on global markets. A tragic train crash in Spain raises safety concerns, while Ukraine faces escalating missile attacks affecting its energy infrastructure. In Syria, the army is advancing, causing a shift in territorial control. Meanwhile, Australia grapples with beach closures due to shark attacks. Positive thinking is shown to enhance vaccine responses, highlighting the power of mindset in health.
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Davos Shows Global Focus On Political Risks
- Davos hosts 64 heads of state, showing major global engagement on economic and political issues.
- Discussions centre on tensions like Trump's Greenland threats and recent US tariffs affecting markets.
Political Rhetoric Moves Markets Fast
- Markets reacted quickly to Trump's tariffs related to Greenland, with US and European stock falls.
- The S&P 500 had its worst day since October, showing geopolitical comments can move global markets.
Spain's High-Speed Rail Faces Safety Crisis
- Spain suffered its first deadly accident on the high-speed rail network after a crash that may have been caused by a faulty rail joint.
- At least 42 people died and another crash near Barcelona killed the driver, highlighting rail safety concerns.