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16,010 storiesTikTok warns that it could "go dark" on Sunday without assistance from outgoing U.S.
Censorship of TikTok — TikTok warns that it could "go dark" on Sunday without assistance from outgoing U.S. President Joe Biden and his administration. [https://www.politico.com/news/2025/01/17/tiktok-pr
Twelve Naxalites are killed in a police raid in Bijapur, Chhattisgarh, India.
Naxalite–Maoist insurgency — Twelve Naxalites are killed in a police raid in Bijapur, Chhattisgarh, India. [https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/1/17/at-least-12-maoist-rebels-killed-by-indias-security-forces (
Iranian president Masoud Pezeshkian and Russian president Vladimir Putin sign the Iranian–Russian Treaty on
Iran–Russia relations — Iranian president Masoud Pezeshkian and Russian president Vladimir Putin sign the Iranian–Russian Treaty on Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. The 20-year deal will see cooperati
A judge in Bolivia orders the arrest of former Bolivian President Evo Morales on statutory rape charges.
TikTok v. Garland — A judge in Bolivia orders the arrest of former Bolivian President Evo Morales on statutory rape charges. [https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/jan/17/evo-morales-arrest-sex-abuse
U.S. President-elect Donald Trump announces that his upcoming second inauguration will be held indoors at the
Second inauguration of Donald Trump — U.S. President-elect Donald Trump announces that his upcoming second inauguration will be held indoors at the United States Capitol rotunda due to cold temperatures forecasts. Trum
Brazilian police raid a ranch in Ponta Grossa, South Region, Brazil, in an operation to dismantle a gang
TikTok v. Garland — Brazilian police raid a ranch in Ponta Grossa, South Region, Brazil, in an operation to dismantle a gang planning large-scale bank heists, killing six suspects and seizing weapons,
Didier Guillaume, the head of government of Monaco, dies suddenly at the age of 65.
Second inauguration of Donald Trump — Didier Guillaume, the head of government of Monaco, dies suddenly at the age of 65. Isabelle Berro-Lefèvre is appointed acting Minister of State by Prince Albert II. [https://www.m

Israeli airstrikes kill at least 82 people across the Gaza Strip, including 30 in Gaza City, hours after the
Israeli bombing of the Gaza Strip — Israeli airstrikes kill at least 82 people across the Gaza Strip, including 30 in Gaza City, hours after the announcement of a ceasefire agreement. [https://www.aljazeera.com/news/
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer visits Kyiv, Ukraine, to sign a 100-year agreement with Ukraine that will
Ukraine–United Kingdom relations — British Prime Minister Keir Starmer visits Kyiv, Ukraine, to sign a 100-year agreement with Ukraine that will formalize British economic and military support for Ukraine. [https://
Taiwan carries out its first execution in five years on a man who was convicted of the 2013 murder of his
Capital punishment in Taiwan — Taiwan carries out its first execution in five years on a man who was convicted of the 2013 murder of his former girlfriend and her mother. [https://uk.news.yahoo.com/taiwan-carrie
The Parliament of Bulgaria approves a coalition government consisting of the GERB-SDS, BSP – United Left, and
2021–present Bulgarian political crisis — The Parliament of Bulgaria approves a coalition government consisting of the GERB-SDS, BSP – United Left, and There is Such a People parties, with GERB's Rosen Zhelyazkov becoming
Blue Origin launches its New Glenn rocket for the first time from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in
2025 in spaceflight — Blue Origin launches its New Glenn rocket for the first time from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida, United States. The rocket's second stage, carrying a prototype Blue
Shortly after withdrawing from the January 2025 Grand Sumo Tournament due to injuries, the 73rd yokozuna
2025 in sumo — Shortly after withdrawing from the January 2025 Grand Sumo Tournament due to injuries, the 73rd yokozuna Terunofuji Haruo announces his retirement. If no other wrestler is promoted
The Israeli and Hamas negotiating teams sign the hostage release and ceasefire deal in Doha, Qatar.
2025 Gaza war ceasefire — The Israeli and Hamas negotiating teams sign the hostage release and ceasefire deal in Doha, Qatar. [https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/israel-and-hamas-sign-hostage-ceas
The bodies of nine illegal miners trapped inside a gold mine in Stilfontein, South Africa, are recovered by
Stilfontein mine deaths — The bodies of nine illegal miners trapped inside a gold mine in Stilfontein, South Africa, are recovered by police. [https://www.ctvnews.ca/world/article/standoff-in-south-africa-e
Two women are killed and a third is injured in a mass stabbing at a school in Spišská Stará Ves, Slovakia.
Spišská Stará Ves school stabbing — Two women are killed and a third is injured in a mass stabbing at a school in Spišská Stará Ves, Slovakia. The perpetrator is arrested. [https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cx2kvz9d9
The government of French Prime Minister François Bayrou survives a no-confidence motion by the opposition New
2024 French political crisis — The government of French Prime Minister François Bayrou survives a no-confidence motion by the opposition New Popular Front electoral alliance. [https://www.euronews.com/my-europe/
The twin satellites SDX01 and SDX02 of the SpaDeX mission, launched in December by the Indian Space Research
2025 in spaceflight — The twin satellites SDX01 and SDX02 of the SpaDeX mission, launched in December by the Indian Space Research Organisation, successfully conduct India's first spacecraft docking, wi
The Puntland Security Force claims to have captured a training facility used by ISIL militants, with over
Islamic State insurgency in Puntland — The Puntland Security Force claims to have captured a training facility used by ISIL militants, with over forty ISIL fighters killed following heavy fighting. [https://eastleighvoi
A boat carrying migrants capsizes near Dakhla, Western Sahara on its way to Spain's Canary Islands, killing
Stilfontein mine deaths — A boat carrying migrants capsizes near Dakhla, Western Sahara on its way to Spain's Canary Islands, killing at least 50 people including 44 Pakistanis. [https://apnews.com/article/
Two homeless people are killed and two others are injured in a mass stabbing attack in Miami, Florida, United
Spišská Stará Ves school stabbing — Two homeless people are killed and two others are injured in a mass stabbing attack in Miami, Florida, United States. A 30-year-old suspect is arrested. [https://www.nbcmiami.com/n
Citizens of Vanuatu vote for the 52 members of Parliament.
2025 Vanuatuan general election — Citizens of Vanuatu vote for the 52 members of Parliament. [https://www.rnz.co.nz/international/pacific-news/539119/polling-underway-in-vanuatu (RNZ)]
SpaceX launches its seventh test flight of the Starship launch vehicle, with an improved second stage, at
2025 in spaceflight — SpaceX launches its seventh test flight of the Starship launch vehicle, with an improved second stage, at Starbase in Texas, United States. The first stage is successfully caught b

It is reported that the Eaton Fire, which has burned over 14,000 acres and has killed 17 people, is 65%
January 2025 Southern California wildfires — It is reported that the Eaton Fire, which has burned over 14,000 acres and has killed 17 people, is 65% contained. [https://www.cbsnews.com/losangeles/news/eaton-fire-containment-a

Russia launches a major ballistic and cruise missile attack on regions across Ukraine, targeting energy
Russian strikes against Ukrainian infrastructure — Russia launches a major ballistic and cruise missile attack on regions across Ukraine, targeting energy production and compelling authorities to shut down the power grid. [https://