Good morning. We're covering Donald Trump's video address to the World Economic Forum and Hamas's show of strength in Gaza. Plus: The Oscar nominations.
Trump criticized Europe and threatened tariffsPresident Trump criticized Europe yesterday over what he called "unfair" trade practices and regulations in a video address to the World Economic Forum in Davos. He said he would impose tariffs on companies that chose to produce outside the U.S. For months, Europe has been bracing for possible trade restrictions under a new Trump administration. But though Trump pledged across-the-board tariffs during his campaign, many economists and analysts have viewed those threats as more of a bargaining chip than a concrete plan. "They don't take our farm — essentially don't take our farm products," he said yesterday. "And they don't take our cars" and "make it very difficult to bring products into Europe," he added. (Europe does import both farm products and cars from the U.S., though it exports more.) At the start of his second term, Trump has positioned himself as the face of global hard-line conservative populism. He falls at the far end of the right-wing spectrum, promising changes — like deporting millions of undocumented immigrants — that many of his fans in Europe have stopped well short of. More on Trump
Ukraine's losing fewer soldiers, but Russia's winningThe nearly three-year war between Russia and Ukraine has killed far more Russian soldiers, but Russia is still winning. Russia has lost about twice as many men to death and serious injury as Ukraine has, according to some estimates. But a much larger population and more aggressive recruiting tactics have allowed Moscow to replace its losses at a higher speed. Russian forces have also been bolstered by North Korean troops. More than 400,000 Russians face about 250,000 Ukrainians, and the gap between the armies is growing. Related: President Volodymyr Zelensky's support has dipped badly. With Trump in the White House, he could face a tough re-election.
Hamas flaunts its authority in GazaSince the cease-fire with Israel started on Sunday, Hamas has been working to show it still controls Gaza. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel has vowed to eliminate the militant group, but he has never come up with a plan for a realistic alternative that could govern Gaza. For many residents, the swift re-emergence of Hamas fighters was a surprise. Related: Israel's military said it killed two Palestinian militants as its operation in the West Bank continued.
During his decades in exile, the Dalai Lama has rarely delved extensively into raw politics. But in his book "Voice for the Voiceless: Over Seven Decades of Struggle With China for My Land and My People," which comes out in March, he offers his first detailed account of his fraught negotiations with a series of Chinese leaders. The book also describes his efforts to preserve Tibet's unique culture, religion and language. Nearing 90, he hopes to leave guidance for those who take up the Tibetan cause after his death, he writes.
Progressive films dominated the Oscar nominationsThe Oscars handed out a slew of nominations for films rooted in progressive politics that were not widely seen. Karla Sofía Gascón, the star of "Emilia Pérez," a musical that explores trans identity and Mexico's drug wars, became the first openly trans actress to be nominated for best actress. That film led the pack with 13 nominations overall. "The Brutalist," a three-and-a-half-hour study of immigrant trauma, raked in 10 nominations. Demi Moore capped a career comeback with a nod for best actress in "The Substance." "It's an eclectic bunch," our awards season columnist, Kyle Buchanan, told us, referring to the nominees. "It also makes a lot of Oscar history." We hope you've enjoyed this newsletter, which is made possible through subscriber support. Subscribe to The New York Times.
Cook: This version of butter chicken was inspired by a young cook at a restaurant in Melbourne, Australia, who used to make it for the staff. Watch: The anime film "The Colors Within" centers on a friendship that blooms among three teenagers. Move: Focus on form, not speed, in this 10-minute Pilates routine you can do at home. Protect: Here are four easy ways to make sure no one can read your text messages. Play the Spelling Bee. And here are today's Mini Crossword and Wordle. You can find all our puzzles here. That's it for today's briefing. See you on Monday. — Jonathan and Emmett Reach the team at briefing@nytimes.com.
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