CNN 5 Things Greenland Tariffs, Soldiers to Minneapolis, Spain Train Crash and more
Jan 19, 2026
European leaders are voicing their concerns over Trump's tariffs related to Greenland. Meanwhile, the Pentagon has prepared to send over 1,500 troops to Minnesota amid rising tensions. In Iran, thousands of dissenters' deaths were acknowledged by the supreme leader, who laid blame on the U.S. Additionally, a catastrophic train collision in Spain has resulted in numerous fatalities and injuries. The perplexing mystery of the new train and refurbished tracks adds another layer to this tragic incident.
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Tariff Threat Sparks EU 'Trade Bazooka' Talk
- President Trump threatened tariffs up to 25% on goods from EU countries over Greenland if they don't support his plans.
- EU officials discussed countermeasures including blocking US market access or export controls to retaliate.
Troops Put On Alert For Minneapolis
- The Pentagon ordered 1,500 active-duty soldiers to prepare for possible deployment to Minneapolis amid anti-ICE demonstrations.
- Officials said the deployment was not yet imminent or guaranteed but troops were being readied.
Khamenei Acknowledges High Protest Death Toll
- Iran's supreme leader acknowledged that thousands died during recent unrest but blamed President Trump for encouraging protesters.
- Human rights groups report over 3,600 killed, a figure CNN could not independently verify.