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15,981 storiesThe Hague district court orders the Dutch government to create a legally binding plan to protect Bonaire from
Climate change in the Caribbean — The Hague district court orders the Dutch government to create a legally binding plan to protect Bonaire from climate change, including setting enforceable emissions-reduction targ
Guinea is unsuspended from ECOWAS following the 2025 Guinean presidential election.
Climate change in the Caribbean — Guinea is unsuspended from ECOWAS following the 2025 Guinean presidential election. [https://www.ecowas.int/ecowas-communique-on-the-republic-of-guinea/ (ECOWAS)]
A court in Seoul, South Korea, sentences former first lady Kim Keon Hee to 20 months in prison for corruption.
Corruption in South Korea — A court in Seoul, South Korea, sentences former first lady Kim Keon Hee to 20 months in prison for corruption. [https://apnews.com/article/south-korea-kim-keon-hee-daa044141adca1a5
Ecuador's prosecutor's office raids the homes of politicians from the Citizen Revolution party, including
2023 Ecuadorian general election — Ecuador's prosecutor's office raids the homes of politicians from the Citizen Revolution party, including presidential candidate Luisa González, as part of an investigation into al
In association football, the Confederation of African Football (CAF) fines the Senegal Football Federation
2025 Africa Cup of Nations final — In association football, the Confederation of African Football (CAF) fines the Senegal Football Federation US$615,000 for unsportsmanlike conduct during the final match against Mor
Two militants are killed in a shootout with police in Karabudakhkentsky District, Dagestan, Russia.
Russo-Caucasian conflict — Two militants are killed in a shootout with police in Karabudakhkentsky District, Dagestan, Russia. [https://news.az/news/two-militants-killed-in-police-shootout-in-dagestan (News.
A SATENA Beechcraft 1900 crashes near Cúcuta in North Santander, Colombia, killing all 15 people on board.
SATENA Flight 8895 — A SATENA Beechcraft 1900 crashes near Cúcuta in North Santander, Colombia, killing all 15 people on board. [https://bnonews.com/index.php/2026/01/plane-with-15-on-board-crashes-in-
The Turkish National Intelligence Organization arrest six people, including an Iranian national, who are
Iran–Turkey relations — The Turkish National Intelligence Organization arrest six people, including an Iranian national, who are suspected of spying for Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps, including at the
The CAF also fines the Royal Moroccan Football Federation $315,000 for unsportsmanlike conduct and
2025 Africa Cup of Nations final — The CAF also fines the Royal Moroccan Football Federation $315,000 for unsportsmanlike conduct and interfering with referees. Moroccan captain Achraf Hakimi is banned for two games
Five people are killed and severe damage is caused by Storm Kristin in Portugal.
2025–26 European windstorm season — Five people are killed and severe damage is caused by Storm Kristin in Portugal. [https://www.aa.com.tr/en/europe/5-dead-as-storm-kristin-batters-portugal/3813386 (AA)]
Five people, including Maharashtra deputy chief minister Ajit Pawar, are killed after a Learjet 45 aircraft
2026 Baramati Learjet 45 crash — Five people, including Maharashtra deputy chief minister Ajit Pawar, are killed after a Learjet 45 aircraft crashes and explodes at Baramati Airport in Pune district, Maharashtra,

Israeli forces kill six Palestinians by shelling and gunfire in al-Tuffah, Gaza City, Gaza.
Gaza war — Israeli forces kill six Palestinians by shelling and gunfire in al-Tuffah, Gaza City, Gaza. [https://www.newarab.com/news/uss-centcom-announces-multi-day-exercises-amid-iran-tensio

Suspected armed gang members ambush a police patrol on the Guga–Bakori road in Katsina State, Nigeria,
Gaza war — Suspected armed gang members ambush a police patrol on the Guga–Bakori road in Katsina State, Nigeria, killing three officers and injuring two. [https://www.reuters.com/world/afric
At least five people are killed and two others are injured in a Russian drone strike on a passenger train in
Kharkiv strikes — At least five people are killed and two others are injured in a Russian drone strike on a passenger train in Kharkiv Oblast, Ukraine. [https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/jan/27
Philippine officials ground the fleet of passenger ships belonging to Aleson Shipping Lines, owner of the
Sinking of MV ''Trisha Kerstin 3'' — Philippine officials ground the fleet of passenger ships belonging to Aleson Shipping Lines, owner of the sunken ferry Trisha Kerstin 3 . [https://www.ctvnews.ca/world/article/phil
The United States begins releasing frozen Venezuelan assets under sanctions, as acting Venezuelan president
United States sanctions during the Venezuelan crisis — The United States begins releasing frozen Venezuelan assets under sanctions, as acting Venezuelan president Delcy Rodríguez confirms renewed diplomatic contacts between the two cou
The Azerbaijani State Security Service announces that it has foiled an attempt by the Islamic State's
Iran–Saudi Arabia relations — The Azerbaijani State Security Service announces that it has foiled an attempt by the Islamic State's Khorasan Province to bomb an embassy in Baku. [https://www.aljazeera.com/news/
Nasry Asfura is sworn in as President of Honduras, succeeding Xiomara Castro.
2025 Honduran general election — Nasry Asfura is sworn in as President of Honduras, succeeding Xiomara Castro. [https://www.france24.com/en/live-news/20260127-trump-ally-nasry-asfura-sworn-in-as-honduras-president
The Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists announces that the Doomsday Clock has been set to 85 seconds before
2025 Honduran general election — The Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists announces that the Doomsday Clock has been set to 85 seconds before midnight, the closest it has been to midnight, citing rising global tensio
Seven people are killed and three injured after a minibus carrying Greek PAOK FC fans crashes on E70 in Timiș
Seven people are killed and three injured after a minibus carrying Greek PAOK FC fans crashes on E70 in Timiș County, Romania. [https://apnews.com/article/paok-fans-killed-crash-ro
The European Union and India sign a free trade agreement, eliminating tariffs on metals, plastics, chemicals,
India–European Union relations — The European Union and India sign a free trade agreement, eliminating tariffs on metals, plastics, chemicals, and pharmaceutical products. [https://www.theguardian.com/business/202
In an overnight session, the National Assembly of France approves a bill banning social media for children
2025 Honduran general election — In an overnight session, the National Assembly of France approves a bill banning social media for children under the age of 15. The bill will now go to the Senate for approval. [ht
Four Cuban nationals are killed and another is injured in a fire at an unlicensed migrant hostel in
Four Cuban nationals are killed and another is injured in a fire at an unlicensed migrant hostel in Balashikha, Moscow Oblast, Russia. [https://english.alarabiya.net/amp/News/world
Saudi Arabia bans the use of its territory or airspace for any military action against Iran.
Iran–Saudi Arabia relations — Saudi Arabia bans the use of its territory or airspace for any military action against Iran. [https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/riyadh-says-it-will-not-permit-attacks-on
Three people are killed and two others injured after a boat carrying 25 tourists from France capsizes off the
Three people are killed and two others injured after a boat carrying 25 tourists from France capsizes off the coast of Muscat, Oman. [https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/1/27/three