↑ news Trump's pick for Iceland ambassador apologizes for joking about Arctic nation becoming 52nd state - Former Rep. Billy Long, who was nominated by President Donald Trump to be ambassador to Iceland, apologized after privately joking that the island would become the "52nd state."Uganda's President Museveni takes commanding lead in early election results - KAMPALA, Jan 16 (Reuters) - Veteran Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni held a commanding lead in early election results announced on Friday, while the party of his main challenger, Bobi Wine, said itsTrump’s push to acquire Greenland sparks international media frenzy on remote island - A surge of international media has descended on Greenland as President Trump renews his push to acquire the strategic Arctic island.Ex-South Korean Leader Gets Prison Term in First Ruling Over Martial Law - A court handed down five years in prison to former President Yoon Suk Yeol, who is facing multiple trials stemming from his short-lived imposition of martial law.Suspect found guilty of involuntary manslaughter in 2021 SF 'Grandpa Vicha' murder case - Antoine Watson who was 19 years old at the time, is guilty of involuntary manslaughter and guilty of force likely to produce great bodily harm, but not guilty of murder in the first or second degree.Latin Kings gang member accused of vandalizing FBI vehicle, stealing government property in Minneapolis - Latin Kings gang member allegedly stole FBI body armor and weapons from a federal vehicle during unrest in Minneapolis following shootings involving ICE agents.Nigeria's Solar Boom Lights Up Economy - Nigeria has become a major market for solar, second only to South Africa for imports on the continent. Bloomberg's Jennifer Zabasajja spoke to Horizons Middle East and Africa anchor Joumanna Bercetche.Top Iranian general threatens to 'cut off' Trump's hand over potential military strikes - Senior Iranian official Mohsen Rezaei warns American military bases in the region would not be safe from retaliation as U.S. aircraft carrier reportedly moves toward Middle East.State Department lists major sporting events in addition to World Cup, Olympics exempt from Trump's visa ban - The Trump administration listed major sporting events that will be exempt from a visa ban affecting 39 countries, allowing athletes to travel to the U.S. to compete.‘You’ll burn’: Man goes on rant inside New Birth megachurch - According to the video timestamp, nearly five minutes go by before security appears and escorts the man off the property.