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Al-Shabaab militants kill a village chief and a teacher in Garissa County, Kenya, near the border with
Somali Civil War — Al-Shabaab militants kill a village chief and a teacher in Garissa County, Kenya, near the border with Somalia, prompting police to deploy additional security forces and launch a m
The People's Defense Units and the Syrian transitional government accuse each other of ceasefire violations
SDF–Syrian transitional government clashes — The People's Defense Units and the Syrian transitional government accuse each other of ceasefire violations as reports of resuming clashes near Kobani and Qamishli emerge. [https:/
Italy declares a state of emergency in Calabria, Sardinia, and Sicily after a severe storm causes more than
2025–26 European windstorm season — Italy declares a state of emergency in Calabria, Sardinia, and Sicily after a severe storm causes more than €1 billion in damage and floods coastal towns, prompting the government
Ethiopia declares an end to its two-month Marburg virus outbreak which killed nine people.
2025–26 Ethiopian Marburg virus disease outbreak — Ethiopia declares an end to its two-month Marburg virus outbreak which killed nine people. [https://www.reuters.com/business/healthcare-pharmaceuticals/ethiopia-declares-end-marbur
Spain expels Nicaragua's ambassador and another diplomat to reciprocate Nicaragua's removal of Spain's
Nicaragua–Spain relations — Spain expels Nicaragua's ambassador and another diplomat to reciprocate Nicaragua's removal of Spain's ambassador and deputy amid longstanding bilateral tensions linked to Spain's
Spanish police dismantle an international maritime cocaine smuggling ring that uses offshore vessels and
War on drugs — Spanish police dismantle an international maritime cocaine smuggling ring that uses offshore vessels and high-speed crafts to deliver drugs to Europe, seizing 10 tonnes of cocaine,
Opposition members of Guyana's National Assembly elect businessman and We Invest in Nationhood leader
2025 Guyanese general election — Opposition members of Guyana's National Assembly elect businessman and We Invest in Nationhood leader Azruddin Mohamed as their leader. [https://www.reuters.com/world/africa/busine
Israeli forces locate and repatriate the remains of the last Israeli hostage in the Gaza Strip.
Gaza peace plan — Israeli forces locate and repatriate the remains of the last Israeli hostage in the Gaza Strip. [https://edition.cnn.com/2026/01/26/middleeast/last-hostage-gaza-recovered-israel-in
A major landslide in Niscemi, Italy, damages buildings and infrastructure, causing the evacuation of over
2025–26 European windstorm season — A major landslide in Niscemi, Italy, damages buildings and infrastructure, causing the evacuation of over 1000 residents. [https://www.reuters.com/pictures/landslide-leaves-sicilia
Oman becomes the 61st country to sign the Artemis Accords, which constitutes space law and cooperation in
Nicaragua–Spain relations — Oman becomes the 61st country to sign the Artemis Accords, which constitutes space law and cooperation in space exploration. [https://www.nasa.gov/news-release/nasa-welcomes-oman-a
Interpol reports that an operation in November 2025 to crack down on human traffickers resulted in 3,744
War on drugs — Interpol reports that an operation in November 2025 to crack down on human traffickers resulted in 3,744 arrests in 119 countries. [https://apnews.com/article/interpol-global-human

At least 23 people, including 16 children, are kidnapped and another injured in a bandit attack in Talata
Nigerian bandit conflict — At least 23 people, including 16 children, are kidnapped and another injured in a bandit attack in Talata Mafara, Zamfara State, Nigeria. [https://guardian.ng/news/nigeria/metro/gu
The death toll of the winter storm in the United States rises to 34.
January 2026 North American winter storm — The death toll of the winter storm in the United States rises to 34. [https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/weather/2026/01/26/deaths-winter-storm-states/88364939007/ ( USA Today )]
At least 18 people are killed, 316 others are rescued, and ten are reported missing when a ROPAX ferry sinks
Sinking of MV ''Trisha Kerstin 3'' — At least 18 people are killed, 316 others are rescued, and ten are reported missing when a ROPAX ferry sinks near Basilan, Philippines. [https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/

Three Palestinians are killed by Israeli forces in two separate incidents in the Gaza Strip.
Gaza war — Three Palestinians are killed by Israeli forces in two separate incidents in the Gaza Strip. [https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/israeli-fire-kills-two-people-gaza-us-pressu
The South Sudanese army orders all civilians, United Nations personnel, and aid workers in the Akobo, Nyirol,
Ethnic violence in South Sudan — The South Sudanese army orders all civilians, United Nations personnel, and aid workers in the Akobo, Nyirol, and Uror counties of the Jonglei State to evacuate ahead of an imminen
Over a million people are left without power across the southern United States and at least 10,000 flights
January 2026 North American winter storm — Over a million people are left without power across the southern United States and at least 10,000 flights cancelled due to the winter storm. [https://apnews.com/article/winter-sto
Thailand launches its first effort to reintroduce endangered Indo-Pacific leopard sharks into the wild by
January 2026 North American winter storm — Thailand launches its first effort to reintroduce endangered Indo-Pacific leopard sharks into the wild by releasing captive-bred juveniles near the Phuket province. [https://www.re
Brazil assumes responsibility for representing Mexico's diplomatic interests in Peru, including safeguarding
Brazil–Mexico relations — Brazil assumes responsibility for representing Mexico's diplomatic interests in Peru, including safeguarding the Mexican embassy in Lima, after Peru severed relations with Mexico f
Embargo of Russian oil during the Russo-Ukrainian war, France–Russia relations
Brazil–Mexico relations — Embargo of Russian oil during the Russo-Ukrainian war, France–Russia relations
Citizens of Myanmar vote in the third and final phase to elect the nation's bicameral legislature.
2025–26 Myanmar general election — Citizens of Myanmar vote in the third and final phase to elect the nation's bicameral legislature. [https://apnews.com/article/myanmar-elections-48f9f80748a23ce4ac9d7a1ea476f1f4 (A
American climber Alex Honnold free-solo climbs the Taipei 101 skyscraper in Taiwan, setting the record for
''Skyscraper Live'' (2026) — American climber Alex Honnold free-solo climbs the Taipei 101 skyscraper in Taiwan, setting the record for the highest free solo climb of an urban structure, after completing the c
Seven occupants are killed and another is injured when a Bombardier Challenger 650 jet crashes at Bangor
January 2026 North American winter storm — Seven occupants are killed and another is injured when a Bombardier Challenger 650 jet crashes at Bangor International Airport in Maine, United States, during severe weather condit
French authorities place the Indian captain of an oil tanker intercepted by the French Navy in the
Brazil–Mexico relations — French authorities place the Indian captain of an oil tanker intercepted by the French Navy in the Mediterranean Sea under questioning on suspicion of breaching sanctions on Russia
The Allied Democratic Forces kill at least 25 people in several communities in Ituri Province, Democratic
Ituri conflict — The Allied Democratic Forces kill at least 25 people in several communities in Ituri Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo. [https://www.newvision.co.ug/category/world/25-farm