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Cal Fire reports that the Palisades Fire is more than 50% contained, while the Eaton Fire is more than 80%

January 2025 Southern California wildfires — Cal Fire reports that the Palisades Fire is more than 50% contained, while the Eaton Fire is more than 80% contained. [https://www.forbes.com/sites/antoniopequenoiv/2025/01/19/cali

An Iranian court sentences singer Amir Tataloo to death on appeal after Tataloo was convicted of insulting

Capital punishment in Iran — An Iranian court sentences singer Amir Tataloo to death on appeal after Tataloo was convicted of insulting the prophet Muhammad. [https://english.alarabiya.net/News/middle-east/202

Four people are killed after a house caught fire from a short circuit in Ghaziabad, India.

January 2025 Southern California wildfires — Four people are killed after a house caught fire from a short circuit in Ghaziabad, India. [https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/uttar-pradesh/fire-breaks-out-in-house-in-ghaziab

A bus crashed into a concrete centre barrier in Eastern Cape, killing five and injuring six.

January 2025 Southern California wildfires — A bus crashed into a concrete centre barrier in Eastern Cape, killing five and injuring six. [https://news365.co.za/head-on-collision-25/ (news365)]

Three people are killed and four are missing after a boat carrying 17 people capsized near Golaghat, India.

January 2025 Southern California wildfires — Three people are killed and four are missing after a boat carrying 17 people capsized near Golaghat, India. [https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/bihar/people-missing-some-dead-a

At least four people are killed in Russian missile and drone attacks on Kyiv, Ukraine.

Russian strikes against Ukrainian infrastructure — At least four people are killed in Russian missile and drone attacks on Kyiv, Ukraine. [https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/1/18/russian-attacks-on-centre-of-kyiv-leave-four-dead (

The Government of Israel approves the proposed Gaza ceasefire agreement, which had previously been approved

Gaza war — The Government of Israel approves the proposed Gaza ceasefire agreement, which had previously been approved by the Security Cabinet of Israel. [https://edition.cnn.com/2025/01/18/m

A Palestinian man from Tulkarm in the West Bank stabs and seriously injures a man in central Tel Aviv after

Gaza war — A Palestinian man from Tulkarm in the West Bank stabs and seriously injures a man in central Tel Aviv after illegally entering Israel. An armed civilian subsequently shoots and kil

Four people are killed and 14 others are injured in a Russian ballistic missile strike on Kryvyi Rih,

Kryvyi Rih strikes — Four people are killed and 14 others are injured in a Russian ballistic missile strike on Kryvyi Rih, Ukraine, according to the Governor of Dnipropetrovsk Oblast Serhiy Lysak. [htt

At least 86 people are killed and several others are injured when a fuel tanker overturns on a highway in

2025 Suleja fuel tanker explosion — At least 86 people are killed and several others are injured when a fuel tanker overturns on a highway in Suleja, Niger State, Nigeria, and later explodes when people gather to col

Apple and Google remove apps by the Chinese company ByteDance, including TikTok, Lemon8, and CapCut, from

Internet censorship in the United States — Apple and Google remove apps by the Chinese company ByteDance, including TikTok, Lemon8, and CapCut, from their app stores in the United States to comply with the Protecting Americ

More than 70 people are arrested at a pro-Palestine protest in London, England, United Kingdom for violating

Gaza war protests in the United Kingdom — More than 70 people are arrested at a pro-Palestine protest in London, England, United Kingdom for violating protest regulations. [https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cz0l34kpv51o (B

Ghanian soldiers open fire on illegal miners at a gold mine in Ashanti Region, killing seven people.

2025 assassination of Iranian Supreme Court judges — Ghanian soldiers open fire on illegal miners at a gold mine in Ashanti Region, killing seven people. Ghanian president John Mahama calls for an investigation into the incident. [ht

Ten people are injured, including two seriously, when a chairlift collapses at the Astún ski resort in

2025 Suleja fuel tanker explosion — Ten people are injured, including two seriously, when a chairlift collapses at the Astún ski resort in Aragon, Spain. [https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ckgydwvkv1do (BBC News)]

In Washington, D.C., the Women's March holds a protest rebranded as the People's March against U.S.

Protests against Donald Trump — In Washington, D.C., the Women's March holds a protest rebranded as the People's March against U.S. President-elect Donald Trump ahead of his inauguration on Monday. Women's March

Two judges are killed and a third judge and a bodyguard are injured in a mass shooting at the Supreme Court

2025 assassination of Iranian Supreme Court judges — Two judges are killed and a third judge and a bodyguard are injured in a mass shooting at the Supreme Court of Iran in Tehran, Iran. The perpetrator subsequently kills himself. [ht

Azerbaijan's Ministry of Healthcare reports the country's first case of mpox in a 22-year-old patient who had

2023–2024 mpox epidemic — Azerbaijan's Ministry of Healthcare reports the country's first case of mpox in a 22-year-old patient who had recently travelled abroad. [https://www.reuters.com/business/healthcar

The Security Cabinet of Israel approves the proposed Gaza ceasefire agreement, which is expected to take

Gaza war — The Security Cabinet of Israel approves the proposed Gaza ceasefire agreement, which is expected to take effect on Sunday. [https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/jan/17/israel-sec

A minivan rammed into a stationary bus near Narayangaon, India, killing nine.

Colombian conflict — A minivan rammed into a stationary bus near Narayangaon, India, killing nine. [https://www.indiatoday.in/india/story/maharashtra-road-accident-on-pune-nashik-highway-dead-injured-2

The Zimbabwean Ministry of Health reports that a new cholera outbreak that started in December 2024 has

Colombian conflict — The Zimbabwean Ministry of Health reports that a new cholera outbreak that started in December 2024 has reached eight districts and infected nearly 300 people, causing one death. [

Colombian President Gustavo Petro suspends dialogue with the National Liberation Army following accusations

Colombian conflict — Colombian President Gustavo Petro suspends dialogue with the National Liberation Army following accusations of war crimes against the group. [https://www.reuters.com/world/americas

Nine people are killed during a shootout between Gulf Cartel gunmen and the National Liberation Army (ELN) in

Colombian conflict — Nine people are killed during a shootout between Gulf Cartel gunmen and the National Liberation Army (ELN) in Montelibano, Córdoba Department, Colombia. [https://www.barrons.com/ne

British oil and gas company BP announces that it will lay off 4,700 employees and 3,000 contractors globally

Colombian conflict — British oil and gas company BP announces that it will lay off 4,700 employees and 3,000 contractors globally to reduce costs. [https://apnews.com/article/bp-job-cuts-oil-b96729fc51

The U.S. Treasury Department sanctions a cybersecurity company and hacker, both with ties to China's Ministry

2024 United States telecommunications hack — The U.S. Treasury Department sanctions a cybersecurity company and hacker, both with ties to China's Ministry of State Security, for their alleged roles in hacking American telecom