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North Korea has confirmed the testing of a new hypersonic missile, covering a distance of 1500 kilometers at twelve times the speed of sound.

The United States has sent eleven Yemeni prisoners from Guantanamo Bay to Oman, reducing the total number of detainees in the facility to fifteen, the smallest number in about two decades.

British emergency services have rescued dozens of people after parts of the country were flooded, with at least 59 individuals saved according to the fire department.

Pro-Russian nationalists in Austria have been given the green light by the head of state to form a new government after the sudden resignation of the conservative government leader caused a political crisis in the Alpine country.

A winter storm affecting a large part of the US has led to the declaration of a state of emergency in Kentucky, Virginia, West Virginia, Kansas, Arkansas, and Missouri. The storm has caused traffic accidents resulting in 3 deaths.

The US Congress officially confirmed the election victory of President Donald Trump with 312 Electoral College votes, just days before he is set to take the presidential seat for the second time.

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced his departure after nearly ten years in power. Trudeau stated in a press conference that he will remain in office until a successor is chosen by his party.

After weeks on the defensive following a Russian counteroffensive, Ukrainian troops in the Kursk region have launched a counterattack. The situation in Kursk intensifies as both sides escalate their military actions.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky claimed that Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko apologized to him during the early days of the Ukraine war. Zelensky discussed various topics including the Russia-Ukraine War, peace negotiations, power dynamics in Ukraine, and leader meetings in an interview with American podcast host Lex Fridman.

A heavy winter storm is sweeping through central and eastern parts of the United States, bringing temperatures as low as minus 18 degrees and snow levels of more than half a meter. Millions of Americans are affected by the extreme winter weather.

Russia responds to Ukraine's attacks in Kursk by launching a counterattack. The Defense Ministry announces the halt of Ukraine's advance in Kursk and the capture of the critical town of Kurakhovo in Donbass.

Faye Louise, 39, underwent a complex surgery to remove eight organs after being diagnosed with a rare form of cancer, and has now returned to work.

Russia's Defense Ministry announced that they have responded to Ukraine's attacks in Kursk by launching a counterattack. The ministry reported that the Ukrainian advance in Kursk has been halted, and they have captured the critical town of Kurakhovo in Donbass.

The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) reported high-decibel explosions near the Zaporijya nuclear power plant, raising concerns amidst escalating conflicts in the region.

North Korea conducted its first missile test of the new year, raising tensions ahead of the change in US administration.

Thousands of displaced Ukrainians are voluntarily returning to their homes in Russian-occupied territories due to challenging living conditions caused by the ongoing war in Ukraine.

As the Israeli army continues its massacre in Gaza, the Tel Aviv government is contemplating completely cutting off humanitarian aid to the region, where 90% of the population is struggling to survive in hunger.

In a recent event, North Korea launched a ballistic missile towards the Sea of Japan, causing tension in the region.

Officials in the United States are warning of a cold weather wave that could affect millions of people. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) predicts the coldest snowfall of the past 10 years, with freezing temperatures expected to impact around 62 million people.

Marineland in Antibes, the largest dolphinarium in Europe, closes its doors after more than fifty years, leaving two orcas without a new home.

Germany is considering sending back Syrian refugees who do not have a job and do not speak German, according to German Ministers Nancy Faeser and Annalena Baerbock.

Dozens of marine mammals have been found dead following the oil spill near the Crimean Peninsula last month.

Ukraine has launched an attack in the Kursk region, prompting Russia to send its top general to the area. The conflict escalates as both sides engage in military action.

Germany is under the influence of heavy snowfall and freezing temperatures, leading to the cancellation of 120 flights at Frankfurt Airport. The cancellations were due to the cleaning of runways and low visibility.

Former President Donald Trump hosted Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni at his Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida. The two leaders watched a documentary together and had dinner during the visit.

Crowds gathered along the road to bid farewell to former President Jimmy Carter as his funeral procession passed by.

US-based technology company Microsoft announced its plans to invest around $80 billion to create artificial intelligence-supported data centers by 2025.

The US is expected to be hit by severe winter conditions, including heavy snow, dangerous ice, rain, and severe thunderstorms affecting approximately 62 million people starting from today. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) warns that this could be the most severe snowfall in the last 10 years.

Elon Musk has waded into a British political storm, criticizing the Starmer government for refusing a new investigation into child abuse networks. Read more on telegraaf.nl

The Turkish weapon export in 2024 grew by 29% reaching 7154 billion dollars, exceeding the target of 6.5 billion dollars, with global interest in Turkish defense industry.