Friday, Jan 31

Salwan Momika, an anti-Islam activist in Sweden, was shot dead before a court verdict on Koran burnings, leading to five arrests and security alerts for potential foreign involvement.

Friday, Jan 31

A midair collision involving an American Airlines jet and an Army helicopter near Washington D.C. has claimed 67 lives. Recovery operations are underway with extensive investigations.

Friday, Jan 31

NASA astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore prepare for return via SpaceX after prolonged mission on the International Space Station.

Friday, Jan 31

Dick Button, the pioneering figure skater and broadcaster, passed away at 95, leaving an indelible mark on the sport he loved.

Friday, Jan 31

Taranaki Maunga in New Zealand is granted legal personhood, recognizing it as a sacred ancestral mountain to the Māori community.

Friday, Jan 31

Hamas is set to release three Israelis and five Thai nationals in an upcoming hostage exchange as a fragile ceasefire continues in Gaza.

Friday, Jan 31

India's tiger population has doubled in a decade, providing key insights into successful wildlife conservation amidst human settlements.

Friday, Jan 31

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. proposes removal of U.S. missile system if China ceases aggressive behavior in the contested South China Sea.

Friday, Jan 31

Hamas announces the release of three Israeli hostages, including the father of the youngest captive, as the fragile ceasefire with Israel continues amid ongoing negotiations.

Friday, Jan 31

Marco Rubio confirms Donald Trump's serious interest in acquiring Greenland for national security, amid concerns over China's rising influence in the Arctic.