Semafor • Jan 12, 2026
Japan begins trial to explore mining deep-sea rare earths
The trial comes as Japan and the West move to diversify the supply and refining of rare earths away from China.
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Semafor • Jan 12, 2026
UK, Germany mull boosting NATO in Arctic amid Greenland controversy
The discussions are part of a bid to deter Russian aggression and fend off US President Donald Trump’s threat to take over Greenland.
Semafor • Jan 12, 2026
Painting sold for $117,000 turns out to be Rubens masterpiece
The study of an old man’s head by the Flemish master also contained a hidden image.
Semafor • Jan 12, 2026
Amazon Pharmacy offers Wegovy weight-loss pill
The Danish drugmaker hopes the new oral version could revive its fortunes, with its share price and profits flagging in the past year.
Semafor • Jan 12, 2026
BRICS+ runs major naval drills in South African waters
The week-long exercises were fiercely criticized by many politicians in South Africa.
Semafor • Jan 12, 2026
Moderna chair warns of ‘dystopia’ amid US science pullback
“Corrosive doubt” has led to the return of measles in the US and elsewhere, Noubar Afeyan said.
Semafor • Jan 12, 2026
US says it will ease sanctions on Venezuelan oil
The US Treasury Secretary’s remarks come as the US presses major oil companies to ramp up investments in the country.
Semafor • Jan 12, 2026
ICJ hears genocide case against Myanmar over Rohingya killings
The allegations were brought by The Gambia, which took the lead alongside a number of Muslim countries in pushing for the case.
Semafor • Jan 12, 2026
US weighs Iran action as deadly protests surge
More than 500 people are reported to have died as the regime moved against the demonstrations.
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Sanders and AOC Introduce Bill to Pause New AI Data Centers Nationwide
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Democrats Vow to Investigate “Web of Corruption” at DHS
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The Paraguay Scheme: Israel’s secret plan to deport Gazans in the ‘70s
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Trump’s Minions Have Quietly Disappeared Most Federal Data on Gender Identity
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