Sarah Mullally Becomes First Female Archbishop of Canterbury, Making History in Church of England – 1/28/2026, 8:28:47 PM

Based on the latest news from January 28, 2026, here are the major world stories:

Sarah Mullally has been confirmed as the Archbishop of Canterbury, becoming the first woman to lead the Church of England.[1]

Pope Leo XIV marked Holocaust Remembrance Day with prayers for a world without prejudice and persecution.[2] Canadian Prime Minister Chrystia Carney also participated in Holocaust Remembrance Day ceremonies, emphasizing Canada’s solidarity with the Jewish community against hate.[5]

South Korea’s former first lady has been sentenced to 20 months in prison for corruption.[3]

Venezuela remains in crisis following the reported abduction of President Nicolás Maduro and his wife.[6] The Trump administration is reportedly planning to establish a permanent CIA presence in Venezuela in response. This development has significant implications for Cuba, which had relied on Venezuelan oil and financial aid as a lifeline amid U.S. economic sanctions. Trump has threatened further action against Cuba, suggesting consideration of a total blockade.[6]

The United Nations Security Council voted to renew the mandate of the UN Mission in Yemen’s Hudaydah port city for a final two-month extension through March 31, 2026.[8]

Haiti faces deepening political uncertainty as its Transitional President Council approaches its February 7 expiration date without a newly elected president in place, raising humanitarian concerns about potential state collapse.[8]

Domestically in the United States, a man was arrested for attempting to spray Minnesota Representative Ilhan Omar with a substance during a town hall.[9] Additionally, preliminary reviews indicate that two agents fired their weapons during an incident involving Alex Pretti in Minneapolis.[9]