January 14, 2026 – Global Headlines

1Starlink Users in Iran Get Free Internet Access, Nonprofit Says

Story gist: A nonprofit reported that Starlink users in Iran receive free internet access via smuggled terminals. Iranians used these devices for first calls describing heavy security and damage.
Left
An ecosystem of smuggled tech holds Iran’s last link to the outside world
— The Guardian
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Center
In first calls to outside world, Iranians describe heavy security and damage
— The Times of Israel
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Right
Iran Is Hunting Down Starlink Users to Stop Protest Videos From Going Global
— The Wall Street Journal
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Bias summary: Left-leaning Guardian frames smuggled tech as Iran’s essential lifeline to the world, emphasizing resilience. Center Times of Israel highlights Iranians’ direct reports of security crackdowns and damage. Right-leaning WSJ stresses Iran’s pursuit of Starlink users to prevent protest videos from spreading globally, underscoring regime oppression.

2Lawmakers meet Danish officials to rebuke Trump’s Greenland grab

Story gist: US lawmakers met Danish officials regarding former President Trump’s interest in acquiring Greenland. Danish foreign minister stated JD Vance will host a meeting on Greenland in Washington.
Left
‘It’s A Big Problem’: Trump’s Big Warning After Greenland “Chooses” Denmark
— NDTV
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Center
Danish foreign minister says Vance will host meeting on Greenland in Washington
— Spectrum News
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Right
No major right-leaning outlet from our monitored sources covered this story
Bias summary: Left-leaning outlets highlight Trump’s ‘big warning’ after Greenland ‘chooses’ Denmark, using skeptical quotes to portray his stance aggressively. Center outlets report neutrally on diplomatic meetings and Vance’s hosting role. Right-leaning coverage is absent, omitting defenses of Trump’s strategic interest.

3Why Iran’s clerical establishment still holds as protests rage

Story gist: Protests rage across Iran against the clerical establishment. The regime maintains control despite the unrest.
Left
Iran’s Regime Is Unsustainable
— The New Yorker
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Center
Why Iran’s clerical establishment still holds as protests rage
— Reuters
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Right
No major right-leaning outlet from our monitored sources covered this story
Bias summary: Left-leaning New Yorker frames Iran’s regime as ‘unsustainable,’ emphasizing protests’ existential threat and potential collapse. Center Reuters neutrally analyzes ‘why the clerical establishment still holds,’ focusing on resilience factors. Right-leaning outlets absent, missing perspective that might stress regime strength, protester extremism, or foreign interference.

4China urges Canada to break from U.S. influence as Carney visits Beijing

Story gist: China urged Canada to break from U.S. influence as Mark Carney visited Beijing. The visit involves talks between Canada and China to resolve a trade dispute.
Left
No major left-leaning outlet from our monitored sources covered this story
Center
China urges Canada to break from U.S. influence as Carney visits Beijing
— PBS
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Right
Canada Anticipates Progress in China Talks to Resolve Trade Row
— The Wall Street Journal
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Bias summary: No left-leaning outlets covered the story, omitting potential emphasis on Canadian independence or criticism of U.S. policy. Center outlet PBS highlighted China’s direct urging Canada to break from U.S. influence, using neutral but provocative framing tied to Carney’s visit. Right-leaning WSJ focused on Canada’s anticipation of progress in trade talks, emphasizing resolution optimism while omitting anti-U.S. rhetoric.

5Yoon Suk Yeol: S Korea prosecutors seek death penalty over failed insurrection attempt

Story gist: South Korean prosecutors sought the death penalty for former President Yoon Suk Yeol over a failed insurrection attempt.
Left
Prosecutors Seek Death Penalty for Former South Korea President
— The New York Times
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Center
Yoon Suk Yeol: S Korea prosecutors seek death penalty over failed insurrection attempt
— BBC
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Right
No major right-leaning outlet from our monitored sources covered this story
Bias summary: Left-leaning outlets like The New York Times emphasize ‘Prosecutors Seek Death Penalty for Former South Korea President,’ highlighting punishment severity. Center outlets like BBC use neutral phrasing ‘Yoon Suk Yeol: S Korea prosecutors seek death penalty over failed insurrection attempt,’ detailing the charge. Right-leaning outlets absent; no coverage provided, missing potential defense of Yoon or skepticism toward prosecution.