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16,010 storiesVenezuela frees six American hostages after U.S.
United States–Venezuela relations — Venezuela frees six American hostages after U.S. Special Presidential Envoy for Special Missions Richard Grenell meets with Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro. [https://thehill.co
An agreement is reached among five Belgian political parties to form a new coalition government to be headed
2024–2025 Belgian government formation — An agreement is reached among five Belgian political parties to form a new coalition government to be headed by future prime minister Bart De Wever. [https://www.belganewsagency.eu
Two people are killed and ten others are injured during Israeli airstrikes in the Beqaa Valley, Lebanon.
2024 Israel–Lebanon ceasefire agreement — Two people are killed and ten others are injured during Israeli airstrikes in the Beqaa Valley, Lebanon. [https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/1/31/israel-attacks-lebanons-bekaa-val
Multinational telecoms company BT Group announces that it will layoff 55,000 employees across its global
2025 Yugosphere retail boycotts — Multinational telecoms company BT Group announces that it will layoff 55,000 employees across its global workforce citing a significant drop in revenue in 2024 and "challenges in i
A Learjet 55 air ambulance crashes in Northeast Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, after departing
Med Jets Flight 056 — A Learjet 55 air ambulance crashes in Northeast Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, after departing from Northeast Philadelphia Airport, killing all six people onboard and d
Philippine President Bongbong Marcos states that he is careful of possible surveillance of the country's air
Med Jets Flight 056 — Philippine President Bongbong Marcos states that he is careful of possible surveillance of the country's air and naval bases as well as the movement of vessels supplying Philippine
Myanmar's ruling military junta extends the country's state of emergency for another six months.
United States–Venezuela relations — Myanmar's ruling military junta extends the country's state of emergency for another six months. [https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/myanmar-extends-state-emergency-six-mon
The Hellenic Parliament fails to elect the new President of Greece in the second round, calling for a third
2025 Greek presidential election — The Hellenic Parliament fails to elect the new President of Greece in the second round, calling for a third round of voting on February 6. [https://greekcitytimes.com/2025/01/31/pr
Five people are killed and two more injured in Aghjabadi, Azerbaijan, after a child accidentally detonates a
Med Jets Flight 056 — Five people are killed and two more injured in Aghjabadi, Azerbaijan, after a child accidentally detonates a discovered hand grenade in their house. [https://english.news.cn/asiapa
Philippine National Bureau of Investigation agents arrest 100 people in Makati, Metro Manila, Philippines,
United States–Venezuela relations — Philippine National Bureau of Investigation agents arrest 100 people in Makati, Metro Manila, Philippines, for allegedly running an online scam operation as offshore gaming operato

The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection reports that the Palisades and Eaton fires are
January 2025 Southern California wildfires — The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection reports that the Palisades and Eaton fires are contained. [https://www.nbcnews.com/weather/wildfires/palisades-eaton-fire-
Rwandan-backed M23 rebels say they will march on the Democratic Republic of the Congo capital city Kinshasa
M23 offensive — Rwandan-backed M23 rebels say they will march on the Democratic Republic of the Congo capital city Kinshasa and install a new government as Congolese president Félix Tshisekedi cal
The District of Columbia Fire and Emergency Medical Services Department says no survivors are expected after
2025 Potomac River mid-air collision — The District of Columbia Fire and Emergency Medical Services Department says no survivors are expected after the midair collision between an American Airlines aircraft and a milita
Uganda confirms an outbreak of Ebola, with the first death, a nurse at Mulago National Specialised Hospital
2025 Potomac River mid-air collision — Uganda confirms an outbreak of Ebola, with the first death, a nurse at Mulago National Specialised Hospital in Kampala, being confirmed yesterday. [https://www.reuters.com/business
American fugitive Arnoldo Jimenez is arrested in Monterrey, Mexico, after over a decade on the run for the
FBI Ten Most Wanted Fugitives — American fugitive Arnoldo Jimenez is arrested in Monterrey, Mexico, after over a decade on the run for the murder of his wife. [https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/top-10-most-wa
Following weeks of unsuccessful negotiations, the Centre Party withdraws from the Norwegian government over
FBI Ten Most Wanted Fugitives — Following weeks of unsuccessful negotiations, the Centre Party withdraws from the Norwegian government over disagreements over the implementation of three directives in the Europea
Apollo-type asteroid 2024 YR4 triggers global planetary defence procedures for the first time and rises to
FBI Ten Most Wanted Fugitives — Apollo-type asteroid 2024 YR4 triggers global planetary defence procedures for the first time and rises to the top of the Palermo Technical Impact Hazard Scale after recent observa
After establishing a new administration in Goma, Congo River Alliance leader Corneille Nangaa confirms his
M23 offensive — After establishing a new administration in Goma, Congo River Alliance leader Corneille Nangaa confirms his forces now plan on overthrowing president Félix Tshisekedi. He also says
The United States Federal Drug Administration approves Vertex Pharmaceuticals' new Journavx drug, a
2025 Potomac River mid-air collision — The United States Federal Drug Administration approves Vertex Pharmaceuticals' new Journavx drug, a non-opioid analgesic used to treat acute pain and potentially eliminate the risk
Thousands of people gather in Berlin, Germany, to protest against Chancellor-candidate Friedrich Merz and the
FBI Ten Most Wanted Fugitives — Thousands of people gather in Berlin, Germany, to protest against Chancellor-candidate Friedrich Merz and the Christian Democratic Union and Christian Social Union parties after th
M23 forces advance into South Kivu, capturing several towns and villages, including Kalungu in Kalehe
M23 offensive — M23 forces advance into South Kivu, capturing several towns and villages, including Kalungu in Kalehe Territory. [https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/world/armed-rebels-seize-two-more-t
The Nicaraguan National Assembly votes unanimously to pass several constitutional reforms that grants the
FBI Ten Most Wanted Fugitives — The Nicaraguan National Assembly votes unanimously to pass several constitutional reforms that grants the government influence over the media, extend the presidential term to 6 yea
SSC Khaatumo officials claim victory over Somaliland forces after heavy fighting erupted with undisclosed
Puntland–Somaliland dispute — SSC Khaatumo officials claim victory over Somaliland forces after heavy fighting erupted with undisclosed casualties early Thursday in the Shangeed area, located between Qoorlugud
Islam critic and Quran burner Salwan Momika is assassinated at his apartment in Södertälje, Sweden.
Killing of Salwan Momika — Islam critic and Quran burner Salwan Momika is assassinated at his apartment in Södertälje, Sweden. [https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cpdx2wqpg7zo (BBC News)]
Hamas free eight hostages, three Israelis and five Thai nationals.
2025 Gaza war ceasefire — Hamas free eight hostages, three Israelis and five Thai nationals. [https://www.timesofisrael.com/hostages-agam-berger-arbel-yehoud-gadi-mozes-5-thai-nationals-freed-from-gaza-afte