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15,981 storiesItalian fashion designer Valentino, founder of his eponymous fashion house, dies at the age of 93.
Islamic State–Taliban conflict — Italian fashion designer Valentino, founder of his eponymous fashion house, dies at the age of 93. [https://www.cbsnews.com/news/valentino-garavani-dies-age-93-designer/ (CBS News)
Serbia announces that the Russian majority owners of its state oil company Naftna Industrija Srbije have
Hungary–Russia relations — Serbia announces that the Russian majority owners of its state oil company Naftna Industrija Srbije have agreed to sell their stake to Hungary's MOL as Serbia seeks to increase its
Much of the city of Penco is destroyed as wildfires continue to spread across Chile with the death toll
2026 Chilean wildfires — Much of the city of Penco is destroyed as wildfires continue to spread across Chile with the death toll rising to nineteen. [https://www.barrons.com/news/penco-residents-describe-h
Reflecting a broader demographic decline across East Asia, the birth rate in China fell to 5.6 per 1,000
Aging of China — Reflecting a broader demographic decline across East Asia, the birth rate in China fell to 5.6 per 1,000 people last year, the lowest since records began in 1949, according to the
Denmark announces that it will send "a substantial number" of troops to Greenland in response to threats from
Operation Arctic Endurance — Denmark announces that it will send "a substantial number" of troops to Greenland in response to threats from United States president Donald Trump. [https://www.aa.com.tr/en/europe
A ninth policeman succumbs to his injuries from prison riots and attacks on police officers in Guatemala.
Crime in Guatemala — A ninth policeman succumbs to his injuries from prison riots and attacks on police officers in Guatemala. A dozen officers were also injured in the attacks, and a state of emergenc
The Sun releases the largest solar particle event towards Earth since the 2003 Halloween solar storms.
September 2022 Burkina Faso coup d'état — The Sun releases the largest solar particle event towards Earth since the 2003 Halloween solar storms. [https://www.cnn.com/2026/01/19/science/largest-solar-radiation-storm-auroras
In American football, the Indiana Hoosiers defeat the Miami Hurricanes, 27–21, to win the College Football
2026 College Football Playoff National Championship — In American football, the Indiana Hoosiers defeat the Miami Hurricanes, 27–21, to win the College Football Playoff National Championship. [https://www.espn.com/college-football/rec
The SDF says it has lost control of a prison holding thousands of Islamic State (IS) fighters in the town of
SDF–Syrian transitional government clashes — The SDF says it has lost control of a prison holding thousands of Islamic State (IS) fighters in the town of Al-Shaddadah after the prison came under attack from armed groups. A vi
Thirteen children are killed and several others are injured in a collision between a truck and a school bus
Vanderbijlpark scholar transport crash — Thirteen children are killed and several others are injured in a collision between a truck and a school bus in Vanderbijlpark, Gauteng province, South Africa. [https://www.legit.ng
NORAD announces that it will deploy American and Canadian aircraft to Pituffik Space Base in Greenland for
Operation Arctic Endurance — NORAD announces that it will deploy American and Canadian aircraft to Pituffik Space Base in Greenland for long-planned activities, describing the deployment as routine and coordin
Former Philippine senator Bong Revilla surrenders to police after the Sandiganbayan ordered his arrest over
Flood control projects scandal in the Philippines — Former Philippine senator Bong Revilla surrenders to police after the Sandiganbayan ordered his arrest over the alleged misuse of ₱92.8 million (US$1.6 million) in a flood-control
Congolese troops and allied Wazalendo militia fighters re-enter Uvira, South Kivu, Democratic Republic of the
M23 campaign — Congolese troops and allied Wazalendo militia fighters re-enter Uvira, South Kivu, Democratic Republic of the Congo, after it had been held for about a month by the Rwanda-backed M
Two people are killed, four others are injured and several houses collapse in a 5.6 earthquake in Barishal,
2026 Gilgit-Baltistan earthquake — Two people are killed, four others are injured and several houses collapse in a 5.6 earthquake in Barishal, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan. [https://www.dawn.com/news/1968000 ( Dawn )]
Kiribati and New Zealand sign a partnership agreement on economic opportunity, foreign policy, health, and
Kiribati–New Zealand relations — Kiribati and New Zealand sign a partnership agreement on economic opportunity, foreign policy, health, and security, marking their first bilateral agreement since a diplomatic cris
Togo announces the arrest of Burkina Faso's former transitional president Paul-Henri Sandaogo Damiba in Lomé
September 2022 Burkina Faso coup d'état — Togo announces the arrest of Burkina Faso's former transitional president Paul-Henri Sandaogo Damiba in Lomé last week and expels him after Burkinabè officials accuse him of plotti

The Nigerian Air Force launches airstrikes against Boko Haram in Borno State, Nigeria, reportedly killing at
Boko Haram insurgency — The Nigerian Air Force launches airstrikes against Boko Haram in Borno State, Nigeria, reportedly killing at least 40 militants. [https://www.reuters.com/world/africa/nigerian-airs
Tribal forces allied with the Syrian Army take control of the Mashlab neighbourhood in Raqqa from the
SDF–Syrian transitional government clashes — Tribal forces allied with the Syrian Army take control of the Mashlab neighbourhood in Raqqa from the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF). [https://www.aljazeera.com/news/li
At least 39 people are killed and 245 more are injured after two high speed trains derailed in Adamuz,
2026 Adamuz train derailments — At least 39 people are killed and 245 more are injured after two high speed trains derailed in Adamuz, province of Córdoba, Spain. [https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2026/01/1
Guatemalan president Bernardo Arévalo declares a 30-day nationwide state of emergency after gangs killed
Crime in Guatemala — Guatemalan president Bernardo Arévalo declares a 30-day nationwide state of emergency after gangs killed eight police officers and took dozens of prison staff hostage, while securi
Portuguese citizens vote in the first round of the presidential election between 11 candidates to succeed
2026 Portuguese presidential election — Portuguese citizens vote in the first round of the presidential election between 11 candidates to succeed incumbent Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa, who has reached his term limit. Sociali
In association football, Senegal wins its second Africa Cup of Nations title after defeating hosts Morocco
2025 Africa Cup of Nations — In association football, Senegal wins its second Africa Cup of Nations title after defeating hosts Morocco 1–0 after extra time in the 2025 final in Rabat. Sadio Mané is named the
Syrian government forces seize control of the Al-Omar field in Deir ez-Zor Governorate, the largest oil field
SDF–Syrian transitional government clashes — Syrian government forces seize control of the Al-Omar field in Deir ez-Zor Governorate, the largest oil field in Syria, following the withdrawal of SDF forces. [https://www.bbc.co.
Search and rescue operations in the collapsed landfill in Cebu City, Philippines, conclude after retrieving
2026 Binaliw landslide — Search and rescue operations in the collapsed landfill in Cebu City, Philippines, conclude after retrieving the last victim, bringing the total number of deaths to 36. [https://www
Libyan authorities say they have freed more than 200 migrants from an underground prison in Kufra held by a
Crime in Guatemala — Libyan authorities say they have freed more than 200 migrants from an underground prison in Kufra held by a human trafficker in inhumane conditions. The freed migrants were mostly