Ahead of Russia-Ukraine-US talks: Kremlin lays down ‘very important condition’ — what is it January 23, 2026 at 12:58AM

Russia reiterated its demand for Ukrainian forces to withdraw from Donbas ahead of trilateral talks in the UAE. Despite increased diplomatic efforts, both nations remain divided over territorial control, with Russia currently occupying 20% of Ukraine. The ongoing conflict saw Russian drone attacks kill four people overnight in eastern Ukraine.

How driving a Uber in 'Trump's America' changed a former Reuters journalist's views on immigration January 23, 2026 at 12:13AM

In the essay, he describes his first morning on the job, picking up hotel workers, teachers, hospital staff, mechanics and cleaners, many of them Latino or immigrants, all travelling to work before dawn. One ride earned him less than $7. Over roughly five hours, he made about $100.