Good morning, everyone. It’s Tuesday, January 21, 2026, and you’re listening to the BTW Daily News, your quick briefing to start the day.First up, Greenland tensions are escalating. The United Nations says the Arctic archipelago remains a flashpoint as the United States and Denmark both weigh up defense plans, while Canada is keeping a close eye on the region. France has announced it wants to run a NATO exercise in Greenland and told the presidency it’s ready to contribute equipment. It’s all part of a broader scramble for influence in the Arctic.Moving on to the United States, former President Donald Trump is set to appear at the World Economic Forum in Davos. He’s meeting with a senior White House official to discuss a proposed “Board of Peace” that could reshape hemispheric relations. Trump’s presence is already stirring speculation about his influence inside the administration.Meanwhile, the Milan Stock Exchange took a bite last Friday. As banks waited for Trump’s Davos speech, the Borsa fell more than two percent in just the last handful of minutes of trading. The drop was the largest intraday decline the market has seen in the last year.In Japan, justice was served. The man convicted of shooting former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has been sentenced to life in prison after a hard‑fought trial. The case has drawn international attention as it underscores political violence in the country.Over at the Beckham family front, David Beckham has finally spoken. Following posts from his son Brooklyn that sparked a public feud between the parents, Beckham urged calm and called for unity within the family.In baseball, the New York Mets are moving forward with a trade that could shape their future. They’ve acquired center fielder Luis Robert Jr. from the Chicago White Sox in a deal that also sends Krazy-kids to the Mets’ farm system, a major shift for both clubs.Astrophysicists warn of spectacular skies. A powerful solar storm that knocked out satellites last week will generate auroras that could light up the skies across 22 states tomorrow evening, offering stargazers a once‑in‑a‑lifetime spectacle.Finally, Netflix beat growth expectations in its latest earnings report, but shares fell about 7 percent in Europe after the company revealed lower than expected subscriber gains outside the United States. Investors remain wary of the company's performance on a global scale.That wraps up today’s top stories. Thank you for tuning in to the BTW Daily News. Have a great day, and we’ll be right back tomorrow with more news.
