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... Japan’s Sanae Takaichi is proving a surprisingly popular prime minister

The unconventional leader — for starters, she’s a woman — has called an early election for Feb. 8 in an effort to win a broad public mandate for change.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2026/01/29/japan-election-sanae-takaichi-popular/

... Trump’s Venezuela plan does not foresee more military force, Rubio says

Secretary of State Marco Rubio would not rule out another U.S. attack in Venezuela, but he told lawmakers the Trump administration does not intend to order one.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/national-security/2026/01/28/rubio-venezuela-trump/

... Removal of flags for fallen Danish soldiers at U.S. Embassy sparks backlash

There was no malicious intent in removing the flags, said a State Department spokesperson, who added that the flags had been replaced.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2026/01/28/us-embassy-danish-flags-afghanistan-war/

... ICE at Olympics angers Milan mayor, who says agency’s image is ‘terrible’

A routine role for ICE around next month’s Winter Olympics has drawn ire in Italy, amid President Donald Trump’s sprawling immigration crackdown.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2026/01/28/ice-olympics-italy-trump-milan-immigration/

... Ukraine sees ‘progress’ in latest talks with Russia despite ongoing attacks

Ukraine’s foreign minister described the Russian officials involved in the new rounds of talks, which resume Sunday in the United Arab Emirates, as much more serious than before.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2026/01/28/ukraine-russia-war-talks-territory/

... Germany and France push for ‘two-speed’ E.U. to overcome policy inertia

Germany and France want to speed up action on strengthening the euro currency, cooperating on military spending and building supply chains for critical raw materials.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2026/01/28/two-speed-europe-germany-france/

... Clamor is growing in Europe to boycott Trump’s World Cup

This summer’s North American World Cup is inextricably tied to President Donald Trump. Some of his critics are questioning the fitness of the U.S. as a host.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2026/01/28/trump-world-cup-boycott-europe/

... Right on cue: Toddler is recognized for his mastery of trick shots

Jude Owens has already scored two Guinness World Records for his snooker skills. He’s 3 years old and needs a stool to reach the table.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/2026/01/28/toddler-guinness-world-records-jude-owens/

... Hungary announces charges against Budapest mayor over Pride events

Prime Minister Viktor Orban has aligned himself closely with President Donald Trump’s brand of populist conservatism and is a MAGA darling.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2026/01/28/hungary-budapest-mayor-pride-viktor-orban/

... Kevin Warsh, a central-bank insider-turned-critic, is Trump’s choice to succeed Jerome Powell as Federal Reserve chair

The pick to succeed Jerome Powell spent years positioning himself for the job—and years publicly attacking the institution that he is poised to head.
https://www.wsj.com/economy/central-banking/the-long-campaign-of-kevin-warsh-e5bd26d6

... Kevin Warsh’s nomination to lead the Federal Reserve marks a triumphant return to the central bank for a former Fed official who has long angled for the Fed’s top job

As a young man, the nominee took a starring role at the central bank, and he has angled for years to lead it.
https://www.wsj.com/economy/central-banking/who-is-kevin-warsh-trumps-fed-chair-pick-a77dc602

... Eurozone Economy Posts Resilient 2025 Growth Despite Tariff Turbulence

The eurozone economy last year expanded at its fastest pace since 2022 despite higher U.S. tariffs, and seems set for continued modest growth.
https://www.wsj.com/economy/frances-economy-slowed-pace-in-2025-4a7bbe4a

... Taiwan’s Economy Grew at Fastest Pace in 15 Years

The Taiwanese economy expanded at the fastest pace since 2010 last year as it cashed in on the artificial-intelligence boom.
https://www.wsj.com/economy/taiwans-economy-grew-at-fastest-pace-in-15-years-fcf4f0d2

... President Trump’s advisers have been told that he is expected to nominate Kevin Warsh, a central bank insider-turned-critic, as Federal Reserve chair, according to people familiar with the matter

The president said he plans to announce his choice to succeed Jerome Powell as Fed chair on Friday.
https://www.wsj.com/economy/central-banking/trump-to-announce-fed-chair-pick-on-friday-11d4b8c9

... Tokyo Inflation Slows in New Signal for BOJ

Inflation signals have taken on more significance as yen weakness poses a risk to the Bank of Japan’s efforts to generate healthy, demand-led price growth.
https://www.wsj.com/economy/tokyo-inflation-slows-in-new-signal-for-boj-1072be3b

... Irish Economy Soared in 2025 on Weight-Loss Drugs Boom

Ireland’s GDP was 12.6% higher on year, the fastest expansion since 2021, even as Trump raised tariffs on imports from Europe and urged businesses to bring their production to the U.S.
https://www.wsj.com/economy/global/irish-economy-soared-in-2025-on-weight-loss-drugs-boom-ca42978e

... U.K. Property Market Recovers Post-Budget Jitters But Price Growth Still Slow

House prices rose at a slower pace in 2025 compared with the year before, as uncertainty about the government’s budget plans weighed on buyer demand.
https://www.wsj.com/economy/housing/u-k-property-market-recovers-post-budget-jitters-but-price-growth-still-slow-bce5e9fc

... A 1990s initiative to replace housing projects with mixed-income developments gave children an economic lift as adults, new research finds

A 1990s government initiative to replace housing projects with mixed-income developments gave children an economic lift as adults, new research finds.
https://www.wsj.com/economy/housing/how-remaking-the-neighborhood-could-boost-poor-kids-futures-90b94e6d

... South African Reserve Bank Keeps Key Rate Unchanged

The Reserve Bank maintained its main repo rate at 6.75% as it weighed steady inflation, low oil prices and a stronger rand against global geopolitical uncertainty.
https://www.wsj.com/articles/south-african-reserve-bank-keeps-key-rate-unchanged-44ef1382

... Sweden’s Central Bank Holds Key Rate, Doesn’t Expect Change Any Time Soon

The Riksbank kept its key policy rate at 1.75%. Policymakers have now held steady for three consecutive meetings.
https://www.wsj.com/articles/swedens-central-bank-holds-key-rate-doesnt-expect-change-any-time-soon-83094bdc