Here is the GPL News Brief for January 27th, 2026:
* At least 6,126 people killed in Iran’s crackdown on nationwide protests, activists say
* Troop Casualties in Ukraine War Near 2 Million, Study Finds
* What is Nipah virus? Symptoms to watch out for as India races to contain deadly outbreak
* US officially exits World Health Organization, accusing agency of straying ‘from its core mission’
* Italy outraged at US decision to deploy ICE agents at Winter Olympics
* US sending ICE unit to Winter Olympics for security, prompting concern and confusion in Italy
* Meta CEO Zuckerberg blocked curbs on sex-talking chatbots for minors, court filing alleges
* Instagram, Facebook and WhatsApp to trial premium subscriptions
* FBI Sources Say Kash Patel Is Only in It for the Perks—and It’s Making the U.S. Less Safe
* Calls for a Boycott of the World Cup Grow
* Trump visits Iowa trying to focus on affordability during fallout over nurse’s Minneapolis shooting
* WATCH: Trump gives speech on energy and the economy as Minnesota shooting fallout continues
* Judge orders ICE chief to appear in court or risk contempt over denial of due process
* Can Minnesota prosecute federal agents for using excessive force?
* Trump Says The ‘Melania’ Movie Is ‘Selling Out, Fast’—But Is It?
* Stephen Colbert Reveals Date of Final ‘Late Show’ Episode
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