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At least 32 people are killed and 66 others are injured when a construction crane falls onto a passing train

2026 Sikhio train disaster — At least 32 people are killed and 66 others are injured when a construction crane falls onto a passing train in Sikhio district, Nakhon Ratchasima province, Thailand. [https://news

French foreign minister Jean-Noël Barrot announces that France will open a consulate in Greenland in

Denmark–France relations — French foreign minister Jean-Noël Barrot announces that France will open a consulate in Greenland in February, signaling its rejection of attempts by the United States to acquire t

Shootings by U.S. immigration agents in the second Trump administration, Operation Metro

Sexual deepfake and illegal content generation on X — Shootings by U.S. immigration agents in the second Trump administration, Operation Metro Surge

Armed groups of Iraqi Kurdish fighters, possibly affiliated with the PKK, have allegedly infiltrated the

2025–2026 Iranian protests — Armed groups of Iraqi Kurdish fighters, possibly affiliated with the PKK, have allegedly infiltrated the Iranian border. According to reports, they engaged in clashes with IRGC led

The U.S. Trump administration announces that it will suspend the processing of immigrant visas for 75

Travel bans under the Trump administrations — The U.S. Trump administration announces that it will suspend the processing of immigrant visas for 75 countries. Tourist and business visas will not be affected. [https://www.lemon

A person is shot and injured by a United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer in Minneapolis,

Sexual deepfake and illegal content generation on X — A person is shot and injured by a United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer in Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States. [https://abcnews.go.com/US/live-updates/minnea

The U.S.-based non-governmental organization HRAI reports that at least 2,000 people have been killed during

2026 Iran massacres — The U.S.-based non-governmental organization HRAI reports that at least 2,000 people have been killed during nationwide protests in Iran. Meanwhile, independent activist sources co

Adelaide Writers' Week in Adelaide, Australia, cancels its 2026 festival after director Louise Adler resigned

Adelaide Writers' Week boycott — Adelaide Writers' Week in Adelaide, Australia, cancels its 2026 festival after director Louise Adler resigned and more than 180 writers withdrew in protest over the board's decisio

Argentina records a 31.5% annual inflation rate in December, the lowest end-year level since 2017, while

2018–present Argentine monetary crisis — Argentina records a 31.5% annual inflation rate in December, the lowest end-year level since 2017, while monthly prices rise 2.8%, driven mainly by transport, housing, and fuel. [h

At least 38 people are killed when a ferry strikes rocks and sinks on the Niger River in Diré, Tombouctou

2018–present Argentine monetary crisis — At least 38 people are killed when a ferry strikes rocks and sinks on the Niger River in Diré, Tombouctou Region, Mali. [https://apnews.com/article/mali-boat-accident-dire-timbuktu

The Philippines and the United Arab Emirates sign a free trade agreement.

Philippines–United Arab Emirates relations — The Philippines and the United Arab Emirates sign a free trade agreement. [https://www.thestar.com.my/aseanplus/aseanplus-news/2026/01/14/philippine-uae-free-trade-deal-hailed-as-f

Mexican police arrest six alleged Tren de Aragua members operating in Mexico City on charges of drug

Mexican drug war — Mexican police arrest six alleged Tren de Aragua members operating in Mexico City on charges of drug trafficking, extortion, and human trafficking. [https://apnews.com/article/mexi

Uganda orders a nationwide internet shutdown two days before its general election, with the communications

2026 Ugandan general election — Uganda orders a nationwide internet shutdown two days before its general election, with the communications regulator directing service providers to suspend access to curb alleged m

Venezuelans regain access to the social network X after more than a year of blockage under de jure president

Censorship in Venezuela — Venezuelans regain access to the social network X after more than a year of blockage under de jure president Nicolás Maduro. [https://www.cp24.com/news/world/2026/01/14/venezuelans

At least six people are killed, including three soldiers and three attackers, and 12 others are injured,

Insurgency in Chad — At least six people are killed, including three soldiers and three attackers, and 12 others are injured, including two other attackers, in clashes between a rebel group and the Cha

At least 19 people are killed, four are seriously injured and over 30 others are missing following a

2018–present Argentine monetary crisis — At least 19 people are killed, four are seriously injured and over 30 others are missing following a landslide triggered by hours of heavy rain in Walikale Territory, North Kivu, D

Bangladesh detains 53 Arakan Rohingya Salvation Army members that crossed into Bangladesh amid fighting with

Myanmar civil war — Bangladesh detains 53 Arakan Rohingya Salvation Army members that crossed into Bangladesh amid fighting with the Arakan Army in Rakhine State, Myanmar. [https://www.straitstimes.co

A roadside bomb targeting a police vehicle kills six officers near the Afghan border in northwestern Pakistan.

Insurgency in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa — A roadside bomb targeting a police vehicle kills six officers near the Afghan border in northwestern Pakistan. [https://apnews.com/article/pakistan-bomb-targeting-police-killed-off

The Israeli-backed militant organization Counter-Terrorism Strike Force says it has assassinated Mahmoud

Palestinian internal political violence — The Israeli-backed militant organization Counter-Terrorism Strike Force says it has assassinated Mahmoud Al-Astal, head of a Hamas-run police unit in Khan Yunis, Gaza Strip. [https

Spanish prime minister Pedro Sánchez issues a decree that tightens rent regulations by limiting short-term

Spanish property bubble — Spanish prime minister Pedro Sánchez issues a decree that tightens rent regulations by limiting short-term rentals and offering full tax refunds to landlords who renew contracts wi

One person is killed and 35 others are injured in a meteotsunami at several beaches in Argentina.

Spanish property bubble — One person is killed and 35 others are injured in a meteotsunami at several beaches in Argentina. [https://people.com/1-dead-35-injured-meteotsunami-wipes-beaches-11884265 ( People

A seven-year drought ends in Morocco after a 95 percent increase in winter rainfall compared with 2025 was

Climate change in Morocco — A seven-year drought ends in Morocco after a 95 percent increase in winter rainfall compared with 2025 was recorded. [https://www.reuters.com/sustainability/land-use-biodiversity/m

Swedish police seize three tonnes of cocaine found in a shipping container from South America at the Port of

War on drugs — Swedish police seize three tonnes of cocaine found in a shipping container from South America at the Port of Helsingborg, making it the country's single-largest seizure of the ille

The United Kingdom's Ofcom opens an investigation into X over complaints about the creation of deepfake

Criticism of Twitter — The United Kingdom's Ofcom opens an investigation into X over complaints about the creation of deepfake sexualised images by its chatbot Grok. [https://www.rte.ie/news/2026/0112/15