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1. Trump Threatens Iran With ‘Massive Armada’ and Presses a Set of Demands

   Wed, 28 Jan 2026 17:50:02 -0000

   U.S. and European officials say they have put three demands in front of the Iranians, including a permanent end to all enrichment of uranium.

2. U.S. allies in the Middle East have been pressing for weeks to prevent a conflict with Iran.

   Wed, 28 Jan 2026 19:50:24 -0000

   Diplomats in the region have spent weeks trying to prevent a confrontation that they say risks a wider conflict.

3. Iraq’s Nominee for Prime Minister Rejects Trump Threats

   Wed, 28 Jan 2026 19:15:36 -0000

   Nuri Kamal al-Maliki, a former prime minister, was nominated to lead Iraq once again, but President Trump said he would cut U.S. support if that went ahead.

4. Amazon’s $35 Million ‘Melania’ Promotion Has Critics Questioning Its Motives

   Wed, 28 Jan 2026 19:04:52 -0000

   The tech giant is spending $35 million to promote its film about the first lady, far more than is typical for documentaries.

5. South Africa Cancels Release of ‘Melania’ Documentary

   Wed, 28 Jan 2026 19:32:05 -0000

   The distributor, which was set to release the film on Friday, said it had canceled the theatrical premiere because of “recent developments,” but declined to specify.

6. F.B.I. Agents Search Georgia Election Center

   Wed, 28 Jan 2026 19:19:29 -0000

   A spokesperson for the F.B.I. confirmed the search, but declined to provide further details.

7. Minneapolis May Be Trump’s Gettysburg

   Wed, 28 Jan 2026 13:29:13 -0000

   The White House has failed to achieve either its strategic or its tactical goals in Minnesota.