Daily News Summary – 2026-01-18 – en

European leaders united to condemn former U.S. President Trump's tariffs on eight European countries over military exercises in Greenland, with the EU calling an emergency meeting to coordinate a response.

NASA's Artemis II rocket reached Launch Pad 39B, preparing for a 10-day crewed mission around the Moon, the first since 1972, with critical testing ahead.

Senate Democrats, led by Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, are taking legislative action to block Trump's tariffs targeting NATO allies, with bipartisan opposition emerging.

Indonesian search teams found wreckage from a passenger plane that crashed in South Sulawesi, with 11 people on board, in a difficult recovery operation.

Trump unveiled a 'Board of Peace' for Gaza with a $1 billion membership fee, raising global diplomatic concerns and skepticism from European capitals.

A report highlights risks from export bans on commodities, warning of market disruptions and global economic instability, with recommendations for sustainable trade policies.

Businesses face tighter data protection regulations with stricter consent rules across U.S. states, requiring explicit opt-in and enhanced consumer rights.

A nationwide program for rapid modular housing procurement launches, using factory-built solutions to accelerate affordable home construction with tenant protections.

A preview of antitrust hearings signals a watershed year for Big Tech regulation in 2026, focusing on platform markets and algorithmic pricing.

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian warned that any attack on Supreme Leader Khamenei would be a declaration of 'total war', amid protests and tensions with the U.S.

Groundbreaking research shows Antarctic ice shelves losing mass faster than expected, prompting updates to sea level rise projections and coastal planning.

The Baltic region commissioned its first commercial-scale perovskite solar plant, using high-efficiency tandem cells to advance renewable energy adoption.

An inquiry into infrastructure failures revealed systemic weaknesses in critical systems, with implications for policy, markets, and community safety.

A green bond issuance opened a retail tranche, allowing individual investors to participate in climate-focused investments for the first time, expanding access to sustainable finance.

Western allies are transforming defense production to address ammunition shortages for Ukraine, with European companies ramping up artillery shell manufacturing.

Public libraries across the U.S. are expanding digital skills programs to bridge the digital divide, with funding from federal and private sources.

Wildfires in Chile have killed at least 16 people and forced 20,000 evacuations, with extreme weather conditions fueling the blazes in the Biobío and Ñuble regions.

Corporate fraud investigations are intensifying globally with new enforcement priorities, using advanced technologies to combat financial crimes across sectors.

A high-speed train collision in Spain left at least 21 dead and 100 injured, with rescue operations underway and services suspended on the Madrid-Andalusia route.