- Mauro Morandi, Italy’s Robinson Crusoe, Dies at 85 The New York Times
- Italy’s famous deserted island hermit dies at 85 CNN
- Italian 'Robinson Crusoe' who lived alone on idyllic island for 32 years dies after returning to society Daily Mail
- Mauro Morandi, Italian hermit who lived alone on a deserted island for 32 years – obituary The Telegraph
- Italian Hermit Who Lived Alone on Idyllic Island for 32 Years, Dies 3 Years After Return to World PEOPLE
Venezuela’s President Maduro begins third term amid international protest
A new wave of protest accompanied Maduro's inauguration, after a contested July election spurred fraud accusations.
Amid genocide, the tide is turning on Palestine
Pro-Palestine activists could not end Israel's genocide, but managed to shift the public opinion on the conflict.
‘Everything Depends on Moscow’: In Separatist Transnistria, Residents Await End to Sweeping Energy Crisis – The Moscow Times
- ‘Everything Depends on Moscow’: In Separatist Transnistria, Residents Await End to Sweeping Energy Crisis The Moscow Times
- A Russia-backed sliver of Moldova is fast running out of energy. Here’s what to know CNN
- Moldovans in Transnistria adjust to life without Russian gas DW (English)
- Moldovans grapple with outages as energy crisis grips pro-Russia region The Associated Press
- EU blasts Russia for weaponising gas in Moldova Al Jazeera English
Anger after fire evacuation alert sent in error to millions in LA
As many as 10 million residents of LA county may have received the text message warning them to get ready to flee.
Amorim says Man Utd keen to keep Mainoo and Garnacho
Manchester United coach Ruben Amorim says the club are keen to extend Kobbie Mainoo and Alejandro Garnacho's contracts.
DHS to Extend Temporary Protected Status for Venezuela – Homeland Security
- DHS to Extend Temporary Protected Status for Venezuela Homeland Security
- Biden Issues Sweeping Deportation Protections Before Trump Takes Office The New York Times
- Biden Makes Bold Move to Protect Migrants Ahead of Trump Takeover The Daily Beast
- Mayorkas extends deportation shield for eye-popping number of immigrants ahead of Trump admin Fox News
- Biden extends temporary protections for more than 800,000 immigrants The Guardian US
Venezuela’s Maduro sworn in amid outrage over alleged fraudulent election
US announces $65m bounty for arrest of president, who has led country since 2013 and failed to prove he won recent vote
Venezuela’s authoritarian president, Nicolás Maduro, has been accused of a shameless and fraudulent power-grab after swearing himself in for a third term, despite domestic outrage and a chorus of international condemnation at his alleged theft of last year’s election.
“This is a great victory for Venezuelan democracy,” the 62-year-old autocrat boasted during a sparsely attended oath-taking ceremony in Caracas that was boycotted by the leaders of democratic nations.
Continue reading...This New Immigration Bill That’s About to Pass Is a Horrifying Trojan Horse – Slate
- This New Immigration Bill That’s About to Pass Is a Horrifying Trojan Horse Slate
- Democrats join with Republicans to take major step toward Senate passage of GOP-led immigration bill CNN
- Immigration crackdown already moving in Congress with Executive Orders expected KATU
- Senate Moves Forward Bill to Expand Deportations of Migrants Accused of Crimes The New York Times
- Senate advances Laken Riley Act to crack down on illegal immigration in bipartisan vote NBC News
Ros Atkins on… 24 hours on Elon Musk’s X timeline
The BBC's Analysis editor, Ros Atkins, investigates Elon Musk's recent posts on X about grooming gangs - and looks at how one day unfolded on his timeline.
Venezuela’s Nicolas Maduro sworn in for third term after disputed election
The Venezuelan president promises period of peace and prosperity as the opposition and US continue to reject his rule.
Ukraine says it blew up a warehouse full of Russian recon drones with a homemade rework of a Neptune anti-ship missile – Business Insider
- Ukraine says it blew up a warehouse full of Russian recon drones with a homemade rework of a Neptune anti-ship missile Business Insider
- Russia's 'Secret' Military Facilities Hit in Massive Overnight Drone Raids Newsweek
- Ukraine Hits Army Facility in Russia, Kyiv Source Says The Moscow Times
- Ukrainian drones reportedly hit industrial site near St. Petersburg in attack on multiple Russian oblasts Kyiv Independent
- Russia attacks Ukraine with 72 drones overnight, Kyiv says Reuters
Gaza war death toll could be 40% higher, says study – The Jerusalem Post
Lebanon’s PM vows to disarm country’s south after new president threatens Hezbollah – The Times of Israel
- Lebanon’s PM vows to disarm country’s south after new president threatens Hezbollah The Times of Israel
- Lebanon Turns a Political Page as Hezbollah’s Hold Is Weakened The New York Times
- Who is Joseph Aoun, a low-profile army chief who is now Lebanon’s president? The Associated Press
- Lebanon’s 187% Bond Rally Gets Fresh Boost as President Named Bloomberg
- Italy's Antonio Tajani meets Joseph Aoun for talks in Beirut Euronews
LA fires: How four days of devastation unfolded
Multiple fires are still burning in LA, as authorities warn fierce winds threaten more destruction.
Thousands of fighters march through Tehran in show of force against Israel, US – The Times of Israel
- Thousands of fighters march through Tehran in show of force against Israel, US The Times of Israel
- Iran unveils underground storage facility, claims development of ‘new special missiles’ CNN
- As Iran ramps up missile production, is it readying for war with Israel? Al-Monitor
- Iran News: IRGC Commander Admits Widespread Refusals to Join Wayfarers’ Drill in Tehran National Council of Resistance of Iran (NCRI)
- Iran puts on show of force with war games ahead of Trump's second term CBS News
Gaza war death toll could be significantly higher, researchers say – BBC.com
- Gaza war death toll could be significantly higher, researchers say BBC.com
- Gaza death toll has been significantly underreported, study finds CNN
- Israel steps up Gaza attacks amid renewed ceasefire push Al Jazeera English
- Middle East latest: Gaza war deaths pass 46,000 and Lebanon ends presidential deadlock The Associated Press
- Researchers Say Study Shows Gaza Death Toll Far Exceeds Official Figures Haaretz
Israeli settlers set fires, vandalise buildings in occupied West Bank
Israeli settlers have set fire to farmland and wrote racist slogans in Abu Falah village in the occupied West Bank.
Italy foreign minister meets Syria’s new rulers, calls for sanctions talks
Antonio Tajani says Italy wants to serve as a bridge between Damascus and the European Union.
Trump sentenced in New York hush-money case days before taking office
Donald Trump avoids jail time or a fine, but the US president-elect's criminal conviction will be on his record.