Demonstrators hold signs and flags during a protest in opposition to US President Donald Trump’s policies, in Los Angeles, Jan. 20, 2026.
The US immigration system sees one of the most radical policy shifts during US President Donald Trump’s second term. Also, testimonies from Iranians fleeing into Turkey amid a crackdown on protests. And, Guatemala declares a state of emergency following coordinated attacks by gangs. Plus, a listen to Taiwan’s Indigenous Bunun music inspired by natural sounds.
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