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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.

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.

US President Joe Biden made a blunder by confusing the date of his first meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Biden claimed he has known Putin for 47 years, which is not accurate.

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.

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.

Award-winning American cartoonist Ann Telnaes resigns from The Washington Post, citing dissatisfaction over editorial interference and the refusal to publish her caricature involving Donald Trump and newspaper owner Jeff Bezos.

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.

Vice President Kamala Harris and President Joe Biden set aside their pride in the wake of the Capitol insurrection to ensure a peaceful transfer of power.

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.

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.

A recent cartoon censored by the Washington Post, depicting billionaires trying to please Trump, has caused a stir. The award-winning illustrator Ann Telnaes resigned after her drawing showing wealthy individuals presenting a bag of money to President Donald Trump was rejected.

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 Biden administration is set to provide a $8 billion arms package to Israel, including aircraft, helicopters, and UAV bombs, amid ongoing conflicts in the region.

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.

American President Joe Biden will present the 'Presidential Medal of Freedom' to nineteen individuals from various sectors including politics, sports, fashion, and entertainment.

In the Caribbean country of Haiti, over the past few days, more than 11,000 people have been forced to leave their homes due to gang violence. The situation has also led to food insecurity in the region.

Recent developments in the Middle East indicate a potential peace process between Israel and Hamas, with negotiations aiming for a ceasefire and withdrawal of Israeli forces from Gaza.

President-elect Donald Trump is set to receive a sentence in the hush money case brought against him just ten days before his inauguration in Washington on January 10th.

The US State Department's Office of the Chief of Protocol has announced the list of gifts received by President Joe Biden and his wife Jill Biden from foreign leaders in 2023.

The Surgeon General of the United States suggests labeling alcoholic beverages as carcinogenic due to the increased risk of developing cancer.

A man convicted in the UK for the murder of his 10-year-old daughter Sara Sharif was attacked by fellow inmates in prison. The weapon used was an improvised knife made from a jagged tuna can lid.

Following a violent attack and explosion, America is on high alert, raising concerns about the possibility of a violent 2025. The recent events have sparked tensions between President Biden and former President Trump.