Homeless Afghan man detained for arson spree directly behind Montpellier opera house in latest attack on French culture
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At around 5:40 a.m., officers monitoring the Montpellier urban surveillance system observed an individual igniting a garbage container on Rue de la Maréchaussée, directly behind the opera house. He was arrested without incident and later identified as a 33-year-old Afghan national who told officers he was homeless. The suspect was brought before the Montpellier public prosecutor on Monday and has been ordered to undergo a psychiatric evaluation. In July last year, a 51-year-old Moroccan migrant was convicted for an arson attack that destroyed four acres of forest in Saint-Gilles. Despite the severe arson attack and a lengthy criminal record, he was only given a suspended sentence and will serve no jail time unless he reoffends.

Attack on Iran would backfire, causing great losses for US, warns European think-tank
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ECFR notes that such scale, combined with Iran’s geographic diversity, makes any attempt to overthrow Iran’s government extremely difficult. During the June 2025 war, Iran deliberately refrained from using much of its military arsenal. Similar tactics applied in Iran would backfire, causing greater losses for Washington while leaving Iranian sovereignty intact, ECFR noted. “Iran’s combination of population, territory, and disciplined military forces ensures that external powers cannot easily impose their will,” the report emphasizes. Iran has demonstrated restraint during prior conflicts, along with its military capabilities, which would give it a strategic advantage in deterring foreign intervention, ECFR concluded.

Who is responsible for the violence in Minnesota?
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Who is responsible for the violence in Minnesota? A more important question is why are Democrats protesting against legitimate federal law enforcement, thereby escalating protest into violence? President Trump won his office partly due to his opposition to the Democrat Party’s policy of open borders. If ICE is permitted to respond to violence with violence, the protesters will use the violence to further escalate violence. It seems clear that the Democrat’s policy of open borders is succeeding in tearing the country apart.

Leftists have an army on the ground in Minneapolis. Cam Higby infiltrates Democrat terrorist network — inside their Signal chat.
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James O’Keefe — @JamesOKeefeIII via CitizenWatchReport.com Jan 26, 2026URGENT UPDATE: I’ve never experienced anything quite like today in my life. But what strikes me is how organized these agitators in Minneapolis are. URGENT UPDATE: I’ve never experienced anything quite like today in my life. But what strikes me is how organized these agitators in Minneapolis are. MUST READ ⬇️ pic.twitter.com/rUMAJPOxUG — Cam Higby  (@camhigby) January 25, 2026 View this post on Instagram A post shared by O’Keefe Media Group (@okeefemedia)Source

ICE’s Tactical Cosplay: Untrained Agents Playing Dress-Up While Terrorizing Americans
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These are Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents, the paramilitary wing of an increasingly authoritarian Department of Homeland Security. The Disturbing Rise of the ICE CosplayerThe visual transformation of ICE agents is deliberate and chilling. This requires rejecting the collectivist madness of both wokeism and the warlord cosplay of federal agents. US residents could be justified in shooting federal agents – Democratic official – RT.com. Minneapolis ICE Shooting Shows Left Wing’s Protest Industrial Complex Wants Another ‘George Floyd’-Type Riot – ZeroHedge.com.

Americans already have digital ID: 94% of air travelers are compliant with REAL ID; starting Feb. 1 the non-compliant 6% will be fined $45 and have their biometric data swiped at airports
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TSA further explains in a press release on its website:“All airline travelers who use TSA ConfirmID will be subject to additional ID verification, screening measures and potential delays. The REAL ID Act was passed by Congress in 2005, at a time when biometrics were really in their infancy. Now, the technology has caught up with the government’s desire to track us 24/7 in real time. I expect Americans will soon be required to produce a REAL ID to do more than just board a plane, and the 6 percent of Americans who don’t have this national/digital ID will be fined into oblivion and harassed at every step. They shut down your mode of transportation now and worry about proving their case that you’re not a responsible driver later.

Trump intends to continue talks with Iran, urges to drop development of nuclear weapons
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US President Donald Trump said he has recently been in contact with the Iranian leadership and intends to continue these contacts in order to convince Tehran to abandon the development of nuclear weapons and to stop using disproportionate force against participants in the unrest. "I told them two things: number one, no nuclear. And number two, stop killing protesters," Trump said regarding the contents of the talks with the Iranian leadership. "They're killing them by the thousands," the American leader said, referring to protesters in the Islamic Republic. "We have a lot of very big, very powerful ships sailing to Iran right now.

Trump to announce his Fed chief nominee on Friday
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WASHINGTON, January 30. US President Donald Trump said he would announce his nominee for the next chair of the Federal Reserve on January 31. "I will be announcing the Fed chair tomorrow morning," he told reporters. Trump did not name the nominee but said that he has chosen "a very good person to head the Fed."

Canadian PM calls on US to respect its sovereignty
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Ottawa expects Washington to respect Canada's sovereignty, Prime Minister Mark Carney told a press conference on Thursday, commenting on reports that US officials had secretly met with activists advocating the independence of the Canadian province of Alberta. "We expect the US administration to respect Canadian sovereignty. US President Donald Trump had previously called for Canada to join the United States and become the 51st state. The US leader referred to Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and his predecessor Justin Trudeau as governors. Canadian authorities have repeatedly rejected the possibility of joining the United States.

Venezuela’s authorized president holds phone call with Trump, Rubio
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Venezuela’s authorized President Delcy Rodriguez said she held a phone call with US President Donald Trump and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, during which they discussed a range of issues. "I received a phone call from US President Donald Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio. During the conversation, we discussed our bilateral agenda," Rodriguez said on the Venezolana de Television TV channel. She said the talks addressed a number of key issues, including the lifting of restrictions on commercial flights in Venezuelan airspace. Earlier, the press office of Venezuela’s authorized president said that during the phone call, Trump announced the reopening of Venezuelan airspace and described relations with the current leadership of the Bolivarian Republic as "very strong."

Azerbaijan never to allow its territory to be used for strikes on Iran — MFA
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Azerbaijan will never allow its territory or airspace to be used to carry out strikes against Iran, Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov said during a phone call with his Iranian counterpart Abbas Araghchi. "On January 29, Jeyhun Bayramov held a phone call with Abbas Araghchi. It was particularly emphasized that the Republic of Azerbaijan will never allow any country to use its airspace or territory to conduct military operations against Iran or any other country," the Azerbaijani Foreign Ministry said in a statement. Bayramov emphasized that Baku’s position is principled and unwavering. He said Azerbaijan consistently opposes actions and rhetoric that could destabilize Iran or the surrounding region.

Beijing emphasizes protection of Chinese, other nations’ interests in Venezuela — embassy
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Beijing believes that the legitimate interests of China and other countries in Venezuela must be protected and will continue to develop cooperation with the Bolivarian Republic and other nations in the region, Liu Pengyu, spokesperson for the Chinese Embassy in Washington, told TASS. "Let me stress that the lawful rights and interests of China and other countries in Venezuela must be protected. No matter how the situation develops, China will continue deepening practical cooperation with countries in the region, including Venezuela, and promote common development," he said. Earlier, US State Secretary Marco Rubio told a US Senate Foreign Relations Committee hearing that China had been buying Venezuelan oil at a huge discount. He added that China may buy oil from Venezuela, but they will have to do it "just like everybody else in the world, at a normal price."