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Ukraine's parliament and half of Kyiv with no heating Russian strikes

A large Russian aerial attack on Ukraine left Ukraine’s parliament and about half of Kyiv’s residential buildings without heating or power during sub-zero temperatures, with at least four deaths and 33 injuries reported across the country.

Colombia sentences ex-paramilitary leader Salvatore Mancuso to 40 years in jail

A Colombian special tribunal sentenced former AUC commander Salvatore Mancuso to 40 years in prison for murders and forced disappearances committed in La Guajira between 2002 and 2006, with a possible reduction if he cooperates with transitional justice and reparations.

Spain train crash: Shock and confusion as officials struggle for answers

Spain is seeking answers after a deadly high-speed train crash in southern Spain that killed at least 42 people. Investigators are examining why a train derailed on a straight section of track and collided with an oncoming train, derailing both.

Spanish PM vows to find cause of deadly high-speed train crash

Spain’s prime minister announced three days of national mourning after a high-speed train collision in southern Spain killed at least 40 people and injured more than 120, and he vowed to determine the cause.

Japan PM Sanae Takaichi calls snap election three months taking office

Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi will dissolve parliament on Friday, triggering an early general election on 8 February to seek a public mandate for her government.

At least 21 killed in Spain  crash involving high-speed trains

A high-speed train derailment and subsequent collision near Adamuz, Córdoba, killed at least 21 people and injured dozens, prompting a major rescue operation, suspension of rail services between Madrid and Andalusia, and an official investigation.

Google appeals US antitrust ruling on online search monopoly

Google appealed a US district judge’s antitrust ruling that found it illegally held a monopoly in online search and asked to pause implementation of court-ordered remedies.

Munich car-ramming trial over deaths of a woman and toddler at a trade union rally

An Afghan national went on trial in Germany charged with deliberately driving a car into a Munich trade union demonstration, killing a 37-year-old woman and her two-year-old daughter and injuring dozens of others.

China and Canada agree to lower tariffs and adjust EV tax rates

China and Canada announced tariff relief and other trade steps during Mark Carney’s Beijing visit, signalling a reset in bilateral relations.

South Korea’s ex-president Yoon Suk Yeol sentenced to prison over failed 2024 martial law bid

South Korea’s impeached ex-president Yoon Suk Yeol was sentenced to five years in prison for abuse of power, obstructing justice and falsifying documents connected to his failed 2024 martial law attempt.

ISS Crew-11 returns to Earth early after a serious medical issue

Four Crew-11 astronauts splashed down off the coast of California and ended their International Space Station mission one month early because of a serious medical issue affecting an unidentified crew member.

Indefinite pause on US immigrant visa processing for 75 countries

The Trump administration ordered an indefinite pause on immigrant visa processing from 75 countries, with the State Department citing concerns about potential immigrants becoming a public charge and using welfare and public benefits.

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