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Russian Lieutenant General Igor Kirillov, head of the NBC Protection Troops, and his assistant are

Attacks in Russia during the Russian invasion of Ukraine — Russian Lieutenant General Igor Kirillov, head of the NBC Protection Troops, and his assistant are assassinated by an IED hidden inside of an e-scooter in Moscow, Russia. A Ukraini

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Several mass graves are uncovered across Syria following the fall of the Assad regime, with a site in

War crimes in the Syrian civil war — Several mass graves are uncovered across Syria following the fall of the Assad regime, with a site in Al-Qutayfah, Rif Dimashq Governorate, estimated to contain the remains of at l

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The death toll in Mozambique from Cyclone Chido increase to 34, with more than 23,000 homes destroyed.

2024–25 South-West Indian Ocean cyclone season — The death toll in Mozambique from Cyclone Chido increase to 34, with more than 23,000 homes destroyed. [https://www.dw.com/en/cyclone-chido-kills-34-in-mozambique-after-battering-m

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The Democratic Republic of the Congo's Health Ministry announces that the mystery illness that has left at

2024 Kwango province malaria outbreak — The Democratic Republic of the Congo's Health Ministry announces that the mystery illness that has left at least 143 people dead in Kwango was a severe form of malaria. The World H

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The U.S. House Intelligence Committee hold a closed-door classified briefing on drone sightings over the

2024 Northeastern United States drone sightings — The U.S. House Intelligence Committee hold a closed-door classified briefing on drone sightings over the Northeastern United States. The briefing is provided by Federal Bureau of I

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The U.S. Electoral College formally certifies President-elect Donald Trump's victory over Vice President

Second presidential transition of Donald Trump — The U.S. Electoral College formally certifies President-elect Donald Trump's victory over Vice President Kamala Harris in the 2024 United States presidential election. [https://www

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Israel Katz visit the summit of Mount Hermon

Israeli invasion of Syria (2024–present) — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Israel Katz visit the summit of Mount Hermon in Syria, which was captured by the Israel Defense Forces last week. [ht

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A 7.4 magnitude earthquake strikes Vanuatu's capital Port Vila, with at least fourteen people killed and more

2024 Port Vila earthquake — A 7.4 magnitude earthquake strikes Vanuatu's capital Port Vila, with at least fourteen people killed and more than 200 others injured. [https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/536941/l

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A U.S. grand jury indicts Luigi Mangione for the assassination of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.

Killing of Brian Thompson — A U.S. grand jury indicts Luigi Mangione for the assassination of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. [https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/luigi-mangione-indicted-first-degree-mu

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Switzerland's Federal Assembly votes 126–20 with 41 abstentions to outlaw membership or support of Lebanese

Second presidential transition of Donald Trump — Switzerland's Federal Assembly votes 126–20 with 41 abstentions to outlaw membership or support of Lebanese militant group Hezbollah. [https://www.newarab.com/news/swiss-parliament

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The Israeli military continue invading Syria beyond the 1974 buffer zone in Quneitra Governorate and take

Israeli invasion of Syria (2024–present) — The Israeli military continue invading Syria beyond the 1974 buffer zone in Quneitra Governorate and take control of the Al-Wehda Dam on the Yarmouk River. [https://www.jfeed.com/n

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Three foreigners are arrested and one ton of cocaine is seized by the Mexican Navy in an operation off coasts

Mexican Drug War — Three foreigners are arrested and one ton of cocaine is seized by the Mexican Navy in an operation off coasts of Lázaro Cárdenas, Michoacán. [https://www.eluniversal.com.mx/nacion/

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Senior American officials report that Turkey is building up its forces along the Syrian border, raising fears

Operation Dawn of Freedom — Senior American officials report that Turkey is building up its forces along the Syrian border, raising fears of a possible ground invasion on territories held by the Kurdish-led S

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English High Court judge John Cavanagh sentences Urfan Sharif and Beinash Batool to life imprisonment for the

Murder of Sara Sharif — English High Court judge John Cavanagh sentences Urfan Sharif and Beinash Batool to life imprisonment for the murder of Sharif's 10-year-old daughter Sara. [https://www.abs-cbn.com

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Canadian-American anti-whaling activist Paul Watson is released from prison in Greenland after Denmark

Murder of Sara Sharif — Canadian-American anti-whaling activist Paul Watson is released from prison in Greenland after Denmark declines Japan's extradition request. [https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/12

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A recently created mass grave containing the bodies of 17 executed Syrian Army soldiers is discovered in the

Fall of the Assad regime — A recently created mass grave containing the bodies of 17 executed Syrian Army soldiers is discovered in the Syrian Desert near Deir ez-Zor. [https://www.syriahr.com/%d8%a3%d8%b9%d

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Walpeup, Victoria, Australia, reports a temperature of , the hottest temperature reported in the state since

2024 Australia heat wave — Walpeup, Victoria, Australia, reports a temperature of , the hottest temperature reported in the state since 2019. Extreme heat wave and fire risk warnings are also issued for area

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U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas calls for state National Guards to be given the authority

2024 Northeastern United States drone sightings — U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas calls for state National Guards to be given the authority to shoot down unidentified drones, saying that the federal government

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German Chancellor Olaf Scholz loses a vote of confidence, thereby allowing for early elections to be held on

2024 German government crisis — German Chancellor Olaf Scholz loses a vote of confidence, thereby allowing for early elections to be held on February 23. [https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ckg36pp6dpyo (BBC News)

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In his first public statement since being overthrown, former Syrian president Bashar al-Assad says that he

Fall of the Assad regime — In his first public statement since being overthrown, former Syrian president Bashar al-Assad says that he "didn't intend to leave Syria", claiming that he went to Khmeimim Air Bas

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U.S. officials say that a drone detection system is being deployed in New York following a formal request by

2024 Northeastern United States drone sightings — U.S. officials say that a drone detection system is being deployed in New York following a formal request by Governor Kathy Hochul. [https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cpvnjp30ppl

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Chrystia Freeland resigns as Canada's Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance amid disagreements with

Resignation of Chrystia Freeland — Chrystia Freeland resigns as Canada's Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance amid disagreements with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on increased government spending and how t

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The Cabinet of Israel approves a plan proposing to double the occupied Golan Heights' regional Israeli

Israeli invasion of Syria (2024–present) — The Cabinet of Israel approves a plan proposing to double the occupied Golan Heights' regional Israeli settlers population. [https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cz6lgln128xo (BBC New

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The United States Air Force reports that Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in Ohio temporarily suspended air

2024 Northeastern United States drone sightings — The United States Air Force reports that Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in Ohio temporarily suspended air operations for four hours on Friday and Saturday after the airbase report

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President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov announces that he has dismissed Akylbek Japarov as Prime Minister.

Resignation of Chrystia Freeland — President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov announces that he has dismissed Akylbek Japarov as Prime Minister. [https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/kyrgyzstans-president-dismisses