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New Zealand territorial authorities order evacuations in low-lying areas of the North Island after heavy rain

January 2026 New Zealand storms — New Zealand territorial authorities order evacuations in low-lying areas of the North Island after heavy rain and strong winds cause flooding and landslides, while police search fo

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The European Parliament approves a measure by a vote of 334–324 to ask the European Court of Justice to rule

EU–Mercosur Partnership Agreement — The European Parliament approves a measure by a vote of 334–324 to ask the European Court of Justice to rule on whether the free trade agreement between the EU and Mercosur can be

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The Opposition Liberal–National Coalition splits less than a year after reforming as the Liberal and National

Politics in Australia — The Opposition Liberal–National Coalition splits less than a year after reforming as the Liberal and National parties take opposing stances on the Albanese government's proposed ti

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Severe storms in Greece kill two people as strong winds and heavy rainfall cause flooding, prompting

January 2026 New Zealand storms — Severe storms in Greece kill two people as strong winds and heavy rainfall cause flooding, prompting authorities to suspend maritime traffic and close schools in several regions. [

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United States president Donald Trump announces he will cancel the planned tariffs on Denmark, Finland,

Greenland crisis — United States president Donald Trump announces he will cancel the planned tariffs on Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Norway, Sweden, and the United Kingdom afte

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The Malaysian anti-corruption commission charges two former military chiefs and one of their wives with money

Corruption in Malaysia — The Malaysian anti-corruption commission charges two former military chiefs and one of their wives with money laundering, abuse of power, and criminal breach of trust. [https://apn

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A car bombing near Aden, Yemen, targeting the motorcade of Southern Giants Brigades commander Hamdy Shoukry,

Yemeni civil war — A car bombing near Aden, Yemen, targeting the motorcade of Southern Giants Brigades commander Hamdy Shoukry, kills three people and injures four others. [https://abcnews.go.com/Int

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A district court in Nara, Japan, sentences Tetsuya Yamagami to life in prison for assassinating former prime

Trial of Tetsuya Yamagami — A district court in Nara, Japan, sentences Tetsuya Yamagami to life in prison for assassinating former prime minister Shinzo Abe in 2022. [https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacifi

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Europol announces an end to an operation against synthetic drug production and trafficking in Belgium, the

War on drugs — Europol announces an end to an operation against synthetic drug production and trafficking in Belgium, the Czech Republic, Germany, Netherlands, Poland, and Spain, resulting in the

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Israel launches a series of airstrikes in Lebanon, killing one person each in Tyre and Sidon and wounding 19

Israel–Hezbollah conflict — Israel launches a series of airstrikes in Lebanon, killing one person each in Tyre and Sidon and wounding 19 others in Qanarit. [https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/1/22/israel-bom

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A high court in Seoul, South Korea, sentences former prime minister Han Duck-soo to 23 years in prison for

2024 South Korean martial law crisis — A high court in Seoul, South Korea, sentences former prime minister Han Duck-soo to 23 years in prison for being an accomplice in giving procedural legitimacy to the martial law de

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A sightseeing helicopter carrying three people, including two Taiwanese nationals, goes missing near Mount

2026 Mount Aso helicopter crash — A sightseeing helicopter carrying three people, including two Taiwanese nationals, goes missing near Mount Aso, Japan. [https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c394pp3zkwlo (BBC News)]

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The British government approves China's new embassy at London's Royal Mint Court, despite security concerns.

China–United Kingdom relations — The British government approves China's new embassy at London's Royal Mint Court, despite security concerns. The planning decision affirmed development compliance, while MI5 raised

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The Australian parliament passes laws introducing a nationwide gun buyback program, stricter background

2026 Australia gun buyback program — The Australian parliament passes laws introducing a nationwide gun buyback program, stricter background checks, and tougher penalties for hate crimes, following the 2025 Bondi Beac

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Bulgarian president Rumen Radev resigns, marking the first voluntary resignation of the country's president

2021–present Bulgarian political crisis — Bulgarian president Rumen Radev resigns, marking the first voluntary resignation of the country's president in its post-communist history. Vice president Iliyana Yotova is sworn in

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The driver is killed and 37 other people are injured when a commuter train collides with a wall and derails

2026 Gelida train derailment — The driver is killed and 37 other people are injured when a commuter train collides with a wall and derails in Gelida, Catalonia, Spain. [https://amp.rtve.es/noticias/20260120/acci

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Thai authorities announces the end of a 4-month operation to combat drug trafficking in the country,

War on drugs — Thai authorities announces the end of a 4-month operation to combat drug trafficking in the country, resulting in the seizure of 330 million methamphetamine tablets, the arrests of

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Thousands of people protest across Germany, particularly in Bremen, Dortmund, Frankfurt, in support of

2021–present Bulgarian political crisis — Thousands of people protest across Germany, particularly in Bremen, Dortmund, Frankfurt, in support of Kurdish forces against the Syrian Armed Forces in clashes in northeastern Syr

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At least four people are killed in flooding in Monastir Governorate, Tunisia, the worst floods in the country

2026 Gelida train derailment — At least four people are killed in flooding in Monastir Governorate, Tunisia, the worst floods in the country since 1950. [https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/1/20/four-killed-by-f

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Portuguese police arrest 37 suspects linked to an ultra-right network accused of racially motivated hate

War on drugs — Portuguese police arrest 37 suspects linked to an ultra-right network accused of racially motivated hate crimes, seizing weapons and neo-Nazi materials during a nationwide operatio

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At least two people are killed in flooding in Algeria.

2026 Gelida train derailment — At least two people are killed in flooding in Algeria. [https://apanews.net/deadly-floods-kill-6-in-tunisia-and-algeria-after-record-rainfall/ (APA News)]

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Search and rescue crews rescue a motor banca crewman off a capsized boat in Sarangani, Davao Occidental,

2026 Gelida train derailment — Search and rescue crews rescue a motor banca crewman off a capsized boat in Sarangani, Davao Occidental, Philippines, while continuing to search for the other three missing crew me

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Suspension and ban of humanitarian aid organizations during the Gaza war

Israeli–Palestinian conflict — Suspension and ban of humanitarian aid organizations during the Gaza war

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The Israeli military demolishes the main UNRWA building in East Jerusalem, forcing staff out and confiscating

Israeli–Palestinian conflict — The Israeli military demolishes the main UNRWA building in East Jerusalem, forcing staff out and confiscating their devices, following the Israeli ban on the organization operating

oseenJanuary 19, 2026en.wikipedia.org

Heavy fighting occurs around Kobani between the Syrian Army and Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) despite a

SDF–Syrian transitional government clashes — Heavy fighting occurs around Kobani between the Syrian Army and Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) despite a ceasefire announced by both sides the previous day. Government forces captu