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15,981 storiesMassachusetts Governor Maura Healey announces that Massachusetts has signed a economic deal with Denmark
Denmark–United States relations — Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey announces that Massachusetts has signed a economic deal with Denmark amidst ongoing tensions between the United States and Greenland. [https://w
Europol, the public prosecutor office in Paris, France, and a cybercrime investigation unit search the Paris
Criticism of Twitter — Europol, the public prosecutor office in Paris, France, and a cybercrime investigation unit search the Paris office of Twitter in relation to allegations about biased algorithms di
Hungarian prime minister Viktor Orbán issues a decree ordering courts to terminate the Budapest city court's
Hungary under the Orbán regime — Hungarian prime minister Viktor Orbán issues a decree ordering courts to terminate the Budapest city court's lawsuit over the disputed state "solidarity tax". [https://www.reuters.
Two civilians are killed and eight others are wounded in a Russian drone strike in Zaporizhzhia.
Zaporizhzhia strikes — Two civilians are killed and eight others are wounded in a Russian drone strike in Zaporizhzhia. [https://www.reuters.com/world/two-dead-eight-injured-strike-ukraines-zaporizhzhia-
Myanmar and Russia sign a five-year military cooperation pact, which will last until 2030.
Myanmar–Russia relations — Myanmar and Russia sign a five-year military cooperation pact, which will last until 2030. [https://www.channelnewsasia.com/asia/myanmar-russia-new-military-alliance-defence-590405
The United Kingdom's Ofcom announces that it is continuing its investigation of Twitter-owned chatbot Grok,
Criticism of Twitter — The United Kingdom's Ofcom announces that it is continuing its investigation of Twitter-owned chatbot Grok, and that the Information Commissioner's Office has opened its own invest
The U.S. military shoots down an Iranian Shahed 139 drone on approach to the aircraft carrier USS Abraham
2026 United States military buildup in the Middle East — The U.S. military shoots down an Iranian Shahed 139 drone on approach to the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln with an F-35 fighter jet. [https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-ea
The Metropolitan Police of Greater London, UK, launches an investigation into House of Lords peer Peter
Epstein files — The Metropolitan Police of Greater London, UK, launches an investigation into House of Lords peer Peter Mandelson following allegations of misconduct in public office. [https://www
Several Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy gunboats attempt to stop and seize a U.S.
2026 United States military buildup in the Middle East — Several Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy gunboats attempt to stop and seize a U.S. tanker in the Strait of Hormuz. The tanker ignored the demands to stop and continued on its
As part of a ceasefire agreement with the Syrian government, the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces
SDF–Syrian transitional government clashes — As part of a ceasefire agreement with the Syrian government, the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces formally hands over control of Al-Hasakah to government forces. [https://www.r
Japan announces it has begun successfully drilling and retrieving deep-sea sediment containing rare earth
2025–2026 China–Japan diplomatic crisis — Japan announces it has begun successfully drilling and retrieving deep-sea sediment containing rare earth minerals near the remote island of Minamitorishima in the Pacific Ocean, a
Five people are killed in a fire at a nursing home in Heilongjiang Province, China.
2025–2026 China–Japan diplomatic crisis — Five people are killed in a fire at a nursing home in Heilongjiang Province, China. [https://english.news.cn/20260203/077e75ff878648a9b3f006e71344df84/c.html (Xinhua)]
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor leaves Royal Lodge to move to the Sandringham Estate as a result of the
Epstein Files — Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor leaves Royal Lodge to move to the Sandringham Estate as a result of the controversy about his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein. [https://www.bbc.com/new
A South African separatist group, Boervolk of the Orange Free State, files a formal claim in a government
Kidnapping in Nigeria — A South African separatist group, Boervolk of the Orange Free State, files a formal claim in a government gazette seeking land in KwaZulu-Natal, citing historical transactions with
Israel partially reopens the Rafah Crossing between Gaza and Egypt, which has been closed since May 2024,
Blockade of the Gaza Strip — Israel partially reopens the Rafah Crossing between Gaza and Egypt, which has been closed since May 2024, allowing 150 people to leave Gaza and 50 to enter per day. [https://www.th
Five workers are killed when an under construction bridge collapses in Xiangshui County, Jiangsu, China.
2025–2026 China–Japan diplomatic crisis — Five workers are killed when an under construction bridge collapses in Xiangshui County, Jiangsu, China. [https://www.scmp.com/news/china/politics/article/3342177/unfinished-bridge
Nigerian police state that at least 80 people abducted from Christian churches in Kaduna State on January 18
Kidnapping in Nigeria — Nigerian police state that at least 80 people abducted from Christian churches in Kaduna State on January 18 return to their homes after fleeing during the abduction, but the Chris
At least five people, including a 3-year-old boy, are killed in Israeli attacks according to the Gaza Health
Blockade of the Gaza Strip — At least five people, including a 3-year-old boy, are killed in Israeli attacks according to the Gaza Health Ministry, including two at the Nuseirat refugee camp and one each in Al
Five children are killed and six are injured when a bus collides with a truck in Krasnoyarsk, Russia.
2025–2026 China–Japan diplomatic crisis — Five children are killed and six are injured when a bus collides with a truck in Krasnoyarsk, Russia. [https://en.apa.az/cis-countries/five-children-killed-in-bus-truck-crash-in-ru
A ban on using mobile phones in classrooms enters into force in Bolivia in an effort to "increase the
Kidnapping in Nigeria — A ban on using mobile phones in classrooms enters into force in Bolivia in an effort to "increase the attention span of students" and "reduce distractions". The ban applies to all
Clashes erupt between the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and a tribe formerly allied to it in East Darfur.
Darfur campaign — Clashes erupt between the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and a tribe formerly allied to it in East Darfur. Prior to the fighting, local sources claim that the tribe abducted relatives
Three people are killed when a DA40 Diamond Star light aircraft crashes in Orsk, Orenburg Oblast, Russia.
2025–2026 China–Japan diplomatic crisis — Three people are killed when a DA40 Diamond Star light aircraft crashes in Orsk, Orenburg Oblast, Russia. [https://qna.org.qa/en/news/news-details?id=three-killed-in-training-plane
A Ukrainian drone strike kills two people in Stary Oskol, Belgorod Oblast, Russia.
Attacks in Russia during the Russo-Ukrainian war — A Ukrainian drone strike kills two people in Stary Oskol, Belgorod Oblast, Russia. The Russian Defense Ministry says 22 Ukrainian drones were shot down during the overnight attack,
More than 50,000 people in Ksar el-Kebir, Larache Province, Morocco, are evacuated as flooding from heavy
2025–2026 China–Japan diplomatic crisis — More than 50,000 people in Ksar el-Kebir, Larache Province, Morocco, are evacuated as flooding from heavy rain and controlled dam releases caused the Loukkos River to overflow, pro

Nigeria reports that its forces have killed a senior Boko Haram commander known as Abu Khalid, describing him
Boko Haram insurgency — Nigeria reports that its forces have killed a senior Boko Haram commander known as Abu Khalid, describing him as the group's deputy leader in the Sambisa Forest, and ten other figh