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In Turkey's Antalya province, an intercity bus veered off the road and overturned, killing nine people and injuring 21 others. Wet roads, fog, and speeding may have caused the accident.
The German Football Association (DFB) has rejected a boycott of the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the USA, Canada, and Mexico. The decision was made despite criticism of Donald Trump's foreign policy.
In Budapest, the Roma community protested against Minister János Lázár's statements regarding the segregated education of Roma children. Activists demand an apology and condemnation of segregation from the government.
Satellite images recorded renewed activity at Iran's nuclear facilities in Natanz and Isfahan in January 2026. Tehran is constructing new protective structures to conceal the aftermath of last year's US and Israeli airstrikes.
NASA has postponed the launch of the crewed Artemis II lunar rocket until at least February 8, 2026, due to unfavorable weather conditions in Florida. Extreme cold forced the cancellation of a critical fueling test.
Acting Venezuelan President Delcy Rodriguez has signed a law allowing the privatization of the oil sector, overturning a socialist principle. This paves the way for foreign investment and the revitalization of the industry.
In the United States of America, snowy weather and frosts have been raging for many days, leading to "frost quakes" - a strange natural phenomenon.
Amazon is ceasing operations of most Amazon Go and Amazon Fresh stores starting February 1. The company will focus on developing Whole Foods Market and expanding grocery delivery services.
A rally titled "Knowledge is Power" was held in Belgrade to protest government pressure on the academic community. Participants accuse the authorities of persecuting teachers and students for their civic stance.
The Trump administration is reshuffling the leadership of immigration enforcement operations in Minneapolis after a second fatal shooting. Gregory Bovino will leave the city, and Tom Homan will lead the mission, reporting directly to the White House.
The president of the German club "St. Pauli", Oke Göttlich, proposes boycotting the 2026 World Cup due to Donald Trump's statements on Greenland. He believes that the threat is now greater than during the 1980s Olympic boycott.
On January 23, the US Southern Command destroyed a smuggler's vessel in the Pacific Ocean, resulting in two deaths. This is the first operation since the detention of Nicolás Maduro, part of a campaign against drug trafficking.
Associated Press experts predict Lady Gaga will win 'Album of the Year' and 'Song of the Year'. Rosé could become the first K-pop artist to win 'Record of the Year'.
In northwestern Pakistan, a suicide bomber blew up guests at the wedding of a pro-government leader, killing 7 people and injuring 25. The Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan group is suspected.
Extreme snowfalls and avalanches in Pakistan and Afghanistan have killed at least 20 people. In Pakistan, an avalanche covered a house, and in Afghanistan, 11 people died due to freezing rain and snow.
The Colombian president expressed optimism regarding upcoming talks with Donald Trump, scheduled for February 3, 2026. The meeting is expected to conclude a period of diplomatic crisis during which Washington revoked the Colombian leader's visa.
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi dissolved the lower house of parliament on January 23, calling snap elections for February 8. The move was made to gain a mandate for the implementation of economic and defense programs.
The Trump administration has banned NIH funding for projects using human embryonic tissue obtained from abortions. This decision revokes previous government approvals and aims to implement alternative methods of biomedical research.
The organizers of the Milan-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games have unveiled the design of the Olympic cauldrons, dedicated to the creative legacy of Leonardo da Vinci. For the first time, two flames will be lit and extinguished simultaneously in Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo.
Taylor Swift, Kenny Loggins, Alanis Morissette, Christopher Stewart, Gene Simmons, and Paul Stanley of Kiss are the new inductees into the Songwriters Hall of Fame. The induction ceremony will take place on June 11 in New York City.
US President Donald Trump landed in Zurich almost two hours late due to a wiring problem on board Air Force One. He transferred to another plane and departed for Davos, where he will deliver a speech.
Donald Trump's average approval rating in January 2026 is 40%, and according to Gallup and Reuters/Ipsos, it is 36%. Most Americans are dissatisfied with his economic and immigration policies.
In South Africa, a collision between a school minibus and a truck resulted in the deaths of at least 13 children. The accident occurred in Gauteng province when the minibus attempted to overtake other vehicles.
Syrian government forces entered the city of Raqqa as part of an offensive on territories held by Kurdish forces. This happened after clashes between Damascus and the Syrian Democratic Forces.
On January 17, two major road accidents in Pakistan claimed the lives of at least 24 people and injured 45. The causes were fog, speeding, and poor roads.
Delcy Rodriguez, who took over as Venezuela's leader after the detention of Nicolas Maduro, was a "priority target" for the US Drug Enforcement Administration. Her name appeared in investigations into drug trafficking, money laundering, and gold smuggling.
In Serbia, students protested against the Vučić government, demanding a fight against corruption. The reason was a railway station disaster that claimed 16 lives.
The state sports ski base in Chernihiv, despite destruction and air raid alerts, continues to operate. Approximately 350 children and teenagers train in wartime conditions, demonstrating resilience.
Attorneys for Tyler Robinson, accused of murdering Charlie Kirk, have filed a motion to recuse prosecutors. The reason cited was a conflict of interest due to the testimony of a deputy district attorney's child.
Donald Trump thanked Iran for canceling the execution of hundreds of political prisoners, expressing respect for this decision. The real death toll during the protests in Iran could reach 20,000 people.