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January 2026

2026January 2026SportsSports Business and Culture
Allison Bennett

The NHL Returns to the Winter Olympics

The 2014 Sochi Olympics, a personal project of Russian President Vladimir Putin, are known for being the most expensive Olympic Games, as well as the most controversial. Teams Canada, USA, and above all, Russia, had their heart set on winning men’s ice hockey gold. Since the Cold War ended, ice hockey has remained one of the greatest fundamental tests of strength between the nations, reports BBC. Twelve international teams participated with players from the National Hockey League (NHL), and after 12 days of intense ice hockey, Team Canada, led by captain Sidney Crosby of the Pittsburgh Penguins, NHL, took home gold.

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2026January 2026International NewsEurope
Matthew Gerken

Trump Claims Victory Over Greenland Crisis

President Donald Trump recently claimed “victory” over the dispute between Denmark and the U.S. over possession of Greenland. Following his return from Davos, Switzerland, where he was attending an international conference, President Trump stated, “We’re getting everything we wanted-total security, total access to everything,” according to NBC News. President Trump boasted that he was able to get all points he requested except for direct possession of Greenland.

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2026January 2026SportsSports Business and CultureInternational NewsAfrica
Envoy Staff Writer

AFCON and the Game of Sport Power

Since its anti-colonial beginnings in 1957, AFCON has always been more than a game. As reported by The Elephant, the event began as a political, anti-colonial project from its founding in Khartoum, Sudan. This year’s iteration demonstrated the tournament’s evolution into a “total strategic fact,” which is an arena where infrastructure, diplomacy, and national narratives meet as reported by IRIS.

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January 20262026International News
Envoy Staff Writer

From Marches to Shutdowns: How Opposition to ICE Is Reshaping Minnesota

‘No work, no school, no shopping’ is the new slogan of Minnesotan protesters, who are getting ready for a second wave of massive protests in the Twin Cities. These protests are expected to take place from January 30 to January 31 and are following the initial wave of marches, which were thought to be the greatest appearance of opposition to the current Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) surge within the state of Minnesota.

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January 20262026CultureSports Business and CultureInternational News
Envoy Staff Writer

Oscar Nominated Films Tell International Stories

In a world abounded with injustice and conflict, storytellers continue to write narratives that transcend borders and confront us with truth, turmoil, and humanity. Three real and distinct films remind us that behind every headline, there are people with ambitions and souls: Armed Only with a Camera, The Voice of Hind Rajab, and Homebound.

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