Sunday, Jan 26

Intense fighting in eastern Congo escalates as M23 rebels close in on Goma, prompting humanitarian crises and casualties among peacekeepers.

Sunday, Jan 26

Pete Hegseth's confirmation as President Trump's Defense Secretary raises questions amid his past allegations of misconduct yet promises for military reform.

Sunday, Jan 26

Israel plans to extend its military presence in Lebanon beyond the ceasefire deadline, stirring tensions with Hezbollah and raising concerns over control in the region.

Sunday, Jan 26

UNICEF reveals that extreme weather events disrupted education for nearly 250 million children globally last year, highlighting urgent climate challenges.

Saturday, Jan 25

The British Museum faced partial closure after a dismissed employee shut down its IT systems, impacting exhibitions and visitor access.

Saturday, Jan 25

Colombia's President Gustavo Petro has declared emergency powers to combat escalating violence in the coca-producing Catatumbo region, resulting in mass displacements.

Saturday, Jan 25

The UN halts movement in Houthi-held Yemen after staff detentions, while the Houthis release 153 prisoners of war amid ongoing humanitarian challenges.

Saturday, Jan 25

The Captain Cook statue in Sydney was vandalised ahead of Australia Day, sparking renewed debate over his legacy and its impact on Indigenous Australians.

Saturday, Jan 25

Pete Hegseth is confirmed as Trump's Defense Secretary following a contentious Senate vote marked by allegations of misconduct and a tie-breaking decision from Vice President JD Vance.

Saturday, Jan 25

Elon Musk criticizes Trump's Stargate AI project, highlighting financial doubts while sparking tension with OpenAI's Sam Altman.