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16,010 storiesFormer regional prosecutor of Cuautitlán Elohim Díaz Jiménez and coffee businessman Cristian Muñoz are shot
Mexican drug war — Former regional prosecutor of Cuautitlán Elohim Díaz Jiménez and coffee businessman Cristian Muñoz are shot dead inside a restaurant in Metepec, State of Mexico, by gunmen disguise
Much of Canada and the contiguous United States are impacted by a cold wave, killing one person near
2025 Kartalkaya hotel fire — Much of Canada and the contiguous United States are impacted by a cold wave, killing one person near Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Historic snowfall is expected in the US South, and histor

Multiple brush fires spread by hurricane-force winds erupt in San Diego County, California, U.S., prompting
January 2025 Southern California wildfires — Multiple brush fires spread by hurricane-force winds erupt in San Diego County, California, U.S., prompting evacuation orders. [https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2025/01/2

Kingdom Holding announces the resumption of construction on the -tall Jeddah Tower in Saudi Arabia, which is
Gaza war — Kingdom Holding announces the resumption of construction on the -tall Jeddah Tower in Saudi Arabia, which is expected to be the world's tallest building. [https://www.alarabiya.net
The inauguration is held indoors in the United States Capitol rotunda due to extreme cold temperatures,
Second inauguration of Donald Trump — The inauguration is held indoors in the United States Capitol rotunda due to extreme cold temperatures, making it the first inauguration since 1985 to be held indoors. [https://www
On his first day of his second term, Trump signs his first executive orders on gender and immigration, and
Executive orders in the second presidency of Donald Trump — On his first day of his second term, Trump signs his first executive orders on gender and immigration, and also signs an order ending usage of the CBP One app. [https://www.bostong
Colombian president Gustavo Petro declares a state of emergency in response to rebel attacks in the Catatumbo
Catatumbo campaign — Colombian president Gustavo Petro declares a state of emergency in response to rebel attacks in the Catatumbo region. [https://www.msn.com/en-gb/news/world/colombia-to-declare-stat
United States President Donald Trump formally pardons around 1,500 defendants who had been criminally charged
Pardon of January 6 United States Capitol attack defendants — United States President Donald Trump formally pardons around 1,500 defendants who had been criminally charged with involvement in the January 6 attack on the United States Capito
Donald Trump and JD Vance are inaugurated as the 47th president and 50th vice president of the United States
Second inauguration of Donald Trump — Donald Trump and JD Vance are inaugurated as the 47th president and 50th vice president of the United States in Washington, D.C., with Trump becoming the first president since Grov
In American football, the Ohio State Buckeyes win their 9th college football championship, defeating the
2025 College Football Playoff National Championship — In American football, the Ohio State Buckeyes win their 9th college football championship, defeating the Notre Dame Fighting Irish. [https://www.foxsports.com/live-blog/college-foo
The death toll from fighting in the Catatumbo region, Colombia, increases to more than 100 as the National
Catatumbo campaign — The death toll from fighting in the Catatumbo region, Colombia, increases to more than 100 as the National Liberation Army (ELN) launches more attacks. The Colombian government vow
A court in Kolkata, India, sentences a 33-year-old police volunteer to life in prison for raping and
2024 Kolkata rape and murder — A court in Kolkata, India, sentences a 33-year-old police volunteer to life in prison for raping and murdering a medical trainee in August 2024. [https://www.dw.com/en/india-man-ja
More than 11,000 people flee to the city of Cúcuta as ELN rebels clash with the 33rd Front of the FARC
Catatumbo campaign — More than 11,000 people flee to the city of Cúcuta as ELN rebels clash with the 33rd Front of the FARC dissidents. Authorities say more than 20,000 people have now been internally
Axel Rudakubana pleads guilty to all 16 charges, including three charges of murder in relation to a mass
2024 Southport stabbing — Axel Rudakubana pleads guilty to all 16 charges, including three charges of murder in relation to a mass stabbing in Southport, Merseyside, England, in July 2024. Rudakubana is exp
During celebrations of the inauguration, businessman Elon Musk makes two gestures to a crowd at the Capital
Second inauguration of Donald Trump — During celebrations of the inauguration, businessman Elon Musk makes two gestures to a crowd at the Capital One Arena that some on social media liken to Nazi salutes. The gestures
Ukrainian drones attack industrial facilities in Tatarstan, Russia, prompting the Russian Federal Air
Attacks in Russia during the Russo-Ukrainian War — Ukrainian drones attack industrial facilities in Tatarstan, Russia, prompting the Russian Federal Air Transport Agency to temporarily suspend flights at Kazan International Airport
China executes the perpetrators of the 2024 Zhuhai car attack and the 2024 Wuxi stabbing attack.
Capital punishment in China — China executes the perpetrators of the 2024 Zhuhai car attack and the 2024 Wuxi stabbing attack. [https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/1/20/china-executes-two-men-for-committing-dea

Three ministers of the Government of Israel belonging to the Otzma Yehudit party resign in protest of the
Gaza war — Three ministers of the Government of Israel belonging to the Otzma Yehudit party resign in protest of the approved Gaza ceasefire agreement. [https://www.timesofisrael.com/otzma-ye

The Washington Post reports that there is an "emerging consensus" among U.S.
Gaza war hostage crisis — The Washington Post reports that there is an "emerging consensus" among U.S. and European intelligence officials that maritime accidents, rather than Russian sabotage, was the caus

The Gaza ceasefire agreement formally goes into effect, with the first hostages and prisoners freed as part
Gaza war hostage crisis — The Gaza ceasefire agreement formally goes into effect, with the first hostages and prisoners freed as part of the deal. [https://edition.cnn.com/world/live-news/israel-hamas-cease

Israel announces that its troops have recovered the body of staff sergeant Oron Shaul, who was captured and
Gaza war hostage crisis — Israel announces that its troops have recovered the body of staff sergeant Oron Shaul, who was captured and killed by Hamas in 2014. [https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/b
The National Liberation Army (ELN) and FARC dissidents exchange heavy fire across the , Colombia, killing at
Catatumbo campaign — The National Liberation Army (ELN) and FARC dissidents exchange heavy fire across the , Colombia, killing at least 80 people and injuring hundreds of others, with an unknown number
Yoon Suk Yeol becomes the first sitting president of South Korea to be formally arrested, following his
Arrest of Yoon Suk Yeol — Yoon Suk Yeol becomes the first sitting president of South Korea to be formally arrested, following his declaration of martial law in December. [https://www.yna.co.kr/view/AKR20250
Social media platform TikTok temporarily suspends most of its services in the United States as the Protecting
Restrictions on TikTok in the United States — Social media platform TikTok temporarily suspends most of its services in the United States as the Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act goes into
Following Yoon's arrest, pro-Yoon protesters raid the Seoul Western District Court, resulting in 41 injuries
Arrest of Yoon Suk Yeol — Following Yoon's arrest, pro-Yoon protesters raid the Seoul Western District Court, resulting in 41 injuries and property damage. [https://www.yna.co.kr/view/AKR20250119008151004 (