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Hackers target Iran state TV's satellite transmission

Hackers disrupted Iranian state television satellite transmissions to air footage supporting the country's exiled crown prince and calling on security forces to not “point your weapons at the people,” online video showed, the latest disr...

France 24

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Syria says 120 Islamic State detainees escaped prison

Syria's ⁠Interior Ministry said that about 120 Islamic State detainees escaped from Shaddadi prison. The Syrian ministry said army units and special forces entered Shaddadi following the breakout. It said security forces had recaptured 8...

France 24

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China, Russia conclude BRICS+ naval drills amid controversy

China and Russia concluded a week of joint naval exercises in South African waters on Friday, described by the host country as a BRICS Plus operation aimed at “ensuring the safety of shipping and maritime economic activities.” The drills...

France 24

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Australia shuts dozens of east coast beaches after shark attacks

Dozens of beaches along Australia's east coast, including in Sydney, closed on Tuesday after four shark attacks in two days, as heavy rains left waters murky and more likely to attract the animals.

Reuters

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Investigators search for cause of deadly Spain train crash

The death toll from Sunday's high-speed train collision in Spain has risen to 41 as recovery crews use cranes to lift up the train cars and look for victims underneath. Chris Livesay reports on the search for a cause of the crash.

CBS News

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UNRWA says it faces ‘unprecedented attack’ after Israel demolition

Israel has repeatedly accused UNRWA of providing cover for Hamas militants, claiming that some of its employees took part in the group's 7 October 2023 attack on Israel.

Euronews

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Why Norwegians love lighthouses

Lighthouses provide orientation to ships, and for many Norwegians, they are a cherished part of their cultural heritage. Devoted locals work tirelessly to preserve these iconic structures.

DW News

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Carney ‘walking a tightrope’ on Greenland, says former top soldier

As Carney weighs sending troops to Greenland in defiance of Trump’s threats, Canada’s former chief of defence staff says NATO faces a do-or-die test and that the prime minister 'walking a tightrope' with his decision.

CBC News

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Most Americans aren’t down with Trump’s Greenland plan

As U.S. President Donald Trump pushes his Greenland threats, there are indications that most of the American public isn’t behind the plan and some congressional Republicans are speaking out against a takeover.

CBC News

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How fog works in 90 seconds

Whether you call it radiation fog, ground fog, valley fog or a temperature inversion, it all comes down to the same physics: the atmosphere flipping upside down. CBC’s Johanna Wagstaffe breaks down how a high-pressure system can turn our...

CBC News

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World court says atrocities spreading across Sudan's Darfur region

The ICC deputy prosecutor told the United Nations that civilians are being subjected to collective torture.

Africanews

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Thousands affected by severe flooding in Mozambique, UN says

Weeks of heavy rains in southern and central Mozambique have affected more than half-a-million people, the United Nations said on Monday.

Africanews

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Sudan's RSF says it regrets deadly Chad border clashes

Chad says seven of its soldiers were killed in the skirmish at the Sudanese border, with an official blaming the RSF.

Africanews

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Qatar hosts global naval defence summit amid rising Gulf tensions

Qatar’s DIMDEX defence expo spotlights next-gen naval tech, Iran-linked tensions & shifting alliances, cementing Doha as a key maritime hub

Al Jazeera

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Gaza’s health system in ruins as Israel’s NGO restrictions cut aid

Humanitarian groups in Gaza, including Doctors Without Borders, face shutdowns as Israel enforces strict new regulations. Over two million Palestinians in Gaza rely on humanitarian aid, much of which is provided by international NGOs suc...

Al Jazeera

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Floods kill over 100 across southern Africa as rains intensify

Torrential rains have devastated communities from Mozambique to South Africa, displacing hundreds of thousands. Authorities estimate that damage to public facilities could surpass $100 million, with many families displaced and forced to ...

Al Jazeera

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Minnesota man recalls fear as ICE hauled him into snow barely clothed

A Minnesota man told Reuters he felt fear, shame and desperation when ICE officers broke down his door with guns drawn, handcuffed him and dragged him into the snow wearing shorts and Crocs.

Reuters

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Afghanistan's hunger crisis worsened by winter, aid cuts

By the light of a single bulb in their Kabul tent, Samiullah and his wife share dry bread and tea, the family's only meal with their five children and three‑month‑old grandchild. He was among the returned Afghans who spoke before protest...

Reuters

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EU urged to stand strong against Trump’s tariff threats over Greenland

Germany says Europe must stand its ground in the face of Trump's tariff threat over Greenland. Trump said he would impose a 10 percent tariff on Denmark and seven other European countries if they oppose a US purchase of the world's large...

Al Jazeera

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Chile forest fire death toll rises to 20 as emergency declared

Wildfires wipe out entire towns in Chile as firefighters are warning of much worse to come. Tens of thousands of others have been forced from their homes.

Al Jazeera

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Syrian army clashes with SDF near prison housing ISIL detainees

The Syrian army has accused the SDF of releasing Islamic State fighters from a prison, following gunbattles in the northeast of the country.

Al Jazeera

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Rescue operation continues after Pakistan mall blaze

Rubble and smoldering ruins are all that remains of the Gul Plaza shopping complex in Karachi. The search operation to recover the bodies of those missing continues.

DW News

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EU prepares to retaliate after Trump's tariff threat over Greenland

U.S. President Donald Trump's intensified push to wrest sovereignty over Greenland from fellow NATO member Denmark has prompted the European Union to weigh hitting back with its own measures.

Reuters

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Mozambique floods displace thousands, cut off communities

Severe floods from heavy rains have forced thousands to flee homes in Mozambique and left some stranded on roofs as surging waters swamp settlements, aid workers and witnesses said on January 19.

Reuters

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Colorado's 2025-26 ski season limps along as snowfall totals struggle

Colorado's 25-26 ski season limps along as snowfall totals struggle.

Scripps Local

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Why does my phone not work well in cold weather?

You may have noticed that your smartphone battery drains quickly in below-freezing temperatures. Here’s why.

The Weather Channel

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Frigid air expands later this week

Dangerous cold weather is spreading across the Northern Plains into the Northeast.

AccuWeather

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Snow squalls blow from the Great Lakes into the Northeast

Snow and wind combined to cause whiteout conditions from the Upper Midwest into the Northeast on Monday, Jan. 19, leading to widespread travel problems.

AccuWeather

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More snow in the forecast for the Northeast, with near Great Lakes

Another round of wintry weather is on the way to the Northeast on Jan. 21, but most areas won't get much accumulation.

AccuWeather

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Cold temperatures remain in the South after rare snowfall

Temperatures will still be below average Monday night and Tuesday after rare snow in Florida, Georgia and Alabama this past weekend.

AccuWeather