Republican debate: Presidential candidates tear in to absent Donald Trump in Iowa

Even in boycotting a debate with his Republican rivals, front-runner Donald Trump managed to upstage the event on 28 January with a typical dramatic flourish. Instead of attending a seventh debate, the former reality TV star held a competing event across town that he said raised $6m (£4m) for US military veterans. In doing so, he cast a shadow over his rivals, who frequently tossed barbs his way. Jan 29, 2016

Doomsday Clock remains at three minutes to midnight

Continued threats from climate change and nuclear arsenals prompted the scientists who maintain the Doomsday Clock, a symbolic countdown to global catastrophe, to keep the clock at three minutes to midnight. Jan 27, 2016

Jurgen Klopp: Winning League Cup final is very important for players

Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp told reporters on 25 January that it was important to his players that they win the League cup, saying that nobody ever remembers the runner-up. Never heard about second place in Carling Cup, said Klopp, using the championships commercial name. Does anybody know who got it four years ago, I dont think so.” Jan 26, 2016