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Six people are killed and nine others are injured after an unspecified vehicle’s tire blew and overturned in
January 2025 Southern California wildfires — Six people are killed and nine others are injured after an unspecified vehicle’s tire blew and overturned in Huíla Province, Angola. [https://english.news.cn/20250112/28793ccf2c634
Puntland forces carry out drone strikes on Islamic State targets in the Cal Miskaad mountains near
Islamic State insurgency in Puntland — Puntland forces carry out drone strikes on Islamic State targets in the Cal Miskaad mountains near Balidhidhin District, Bari, Puntland, Somalia, killing several militants. [https:
The Armenian government approves a bill to launch a bid for the country to join the European Union.
Armenia–European Union relations — The Armenian government approves a bill to launch a bid for the country to join the European Union. [https://www.reuters.com/world/armenian-government-approves-bill-launch-eu-acces
Poland's government confirms that it will not comply with an International Criminal Court (ICC) warrant to
International Criminal Court arrest warrants for Israeli leaders — Poland's government confirms that it will not comply with an International Criminal Court (ICC) warrant to arrest Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for war crimes if
PODEMOS presidential candidate Venâncio Mondlane, who alleges that the October election was rigged, returns
2024 Mozambican protests — PODEMOS presidential candidate Venâncio Mondlane, who alleges that the October election was rigged, returns to Mozambique from exile in South Africa amid protests. [https://www.reu
Puntland counterterrorism forces capture four foreign Islamic State fighters from Ethiopia, Yemen, and
Islamic State insurgency in Puntland — Puntland counterterrorism forces capture four foreign Islamic State fighters from Ethiopia, Yemen, and Tanzania, while intercepting and destroying multiple explosive-carrying drone
Russia declines to confirm whether Russian forces accidentally shot down Azerbaijan Airlines Flight 8243,
Azerbaijan–Russia relations — Russia declines to confirm whether Russian forces accidentally shot down Azerbaijan Airlines Flight 8243, despite calls by Azerbaijan to do so. [https://www.straitstimes.com/world/
The U.S. House of Representatives votes 243 to 140 to sanction the ICC for issuing arrest warrants for
International Criminal Court arrest warrants for Israeli leaders — The U.S. House of Representatives votes 243 to 140 to sanction the ICC for issuing arrest warrants for Benjamin Netanyahu and former Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant. [
Military commander Joseph Aoun is elected as President of Lebanon, ending the power vacuum that began in
2022–2025 Lebanese presidential election — Military commander Joseph Aoun is elected as President of Lebanon, ending the power vacuum that began in October 2022. [https://apnews.com/article/lebanon-parliament-president-jose
Two people are killed and 20 others are injured in a snowstorm in northern France.
2024–25 European winter — Two people are killed and 20 others are injured in a snowstorm in northern France. [https://apnews.com/article/france-europe-cold-snap-snow-weather-deaths-eb1cd5d181c6ce4b8ca32b5e8
Guyana says that it will resort to the United Nations to deter Venezuela from unilaterally appointing a
Guyana–Venezuela territorial dispute — Guyana says that it will resort to the United Nations to deter Venezuela from unilaterally appointing a governor for the Essequibo, a region under Guyanese control but claimed by V
U.S. Senate majority leader John Thune promises swift consideration of the Illegitimate Court Counteraction
International Criminal Court arrest warrants for Israeli leaders — U.S. Senate majority leader John Thune promises swift consideration of the Illegitimate Court Counteraction Act so President-elect Donald Trump can sign it into law shortly
The state funeral for former U.S.
Death and state funeral of Jimmy Carter — The state funeral for former U.S. president Jimmy Carter is held at the National Cathedral in Washington, D.C. All five living presidents, including incumbent president Joe Biden a

At least six people are killed due to spreading wildfires in Los Angeles County, United States
January 2025 Southern California wildfires — At least six people are killed due to spreading wildfires in Los Angeles County, United States

The Kenneth Fire ignites in Woodland Hills, adding to the 179,000 people placed under evacuation orders.
January 2025 Southern California wildfires — The Kenneth Fire ignites in Woodland Hills, adding to the 179,000 people placed under evacuation orders. [https://www.nbcnews.com/weather/wildfires/live-blog/california-wildfires-l

Israeli airstrikes across the Gaza Strip kill at least 22 people.
Israeli bombing of the Gaza Strip — Israeli airstrikes across the Gaza Strip kill at least 22 people. [https://www.aljazeera.com/news/liveblog/2025/1/9/live-israel-kills-50-people-in-gaza-recovers-body-of-captive-fro

Zaporizhzhia strikes, Attacks on civilians in the Russian invasion of Ukraine
Russian invasion of Ukraine — Zaporizhzhia strikes, Attacks on civilians in the Russian invasion of Ukraine

Russian forces attack an industrial facility in Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine, killing 13 people and injuring 18
Russian invasion of Ukraine — Russian forces attack an industrial facility in Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine, killing 13 people and injuring 18 others. Further strikes on Zaporizhzhia with guided aerial bombs kill 13 mo
Gunfire and military vehicles are reported near the Presidential Palace in N'Djamena, Chad, with the Chadian
2025 N'Djamena attack — Gunfire and military vehicles are reported near the Presidential Palace in N'Djamena, Chad, with the Chadian government accusing Boko Haram of being behind the attack. The Chad Nat
The Iranian government releases Italian journalist Cecilia Sala from prison, with Sala arriving back in Rome
Iran–Italy relations — The Iranian government releases Italian journalist Cecilia Sala from prison, with Sala arriving back in Rome later that day. [https://www.euronews.com/2025/01/08/tehran-releases-it
The British government freezes the assets of neo-Nazi music network Blood & Honour, becoming the first
Lithuania–Russia relations — The British government freezes the assets of neo-Nazi music network Blood & Honour, becoming the first far-right group in the UK to be sanctioned by the government. [https://www.bb
of the pro-France The Rally party is elected President of New Caledonia by six of the eleven government
Politics of New Caledonia — of the pro-France The Rally party is elected President of New Caledonia by six of the eleven government ministers. [https://www.rnz.co.nz/international/pacific-news/538534/alcide-p
Lithuanian prime minister Gintautas Paluckas deploys the police to secure the country's electricity link with
Lithuania–Russia relations — Lithuanian prime minister Gintautas Paluckas deploys the police to secure the country's electricity link with Poland in response to reported attempts to disrupt the planned decoupl
The ruling party in São Tomé and Príncipe, Independent Democratic Action, proposes Hélio Vaz de Almeida as
Politics of New Caledonia — The ruling party in São Tomé and Príncipe, Independent Democratic Action, proposes Hélio Vaz de Almeida as Prime Minister to replace Patrice Trovoada, who was fired by President Ca
Six people are killed and over forty others are injured in a stampede at the Hindu Venkateswara Temple in
Deadly human stampedes in Hindu temples — Six people are killed and over forty others are injured in a stampede at the Hindu Venkateswara Temple in Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh, India. [https://apnews.com/article/india-stamped