Ugandans vote to elect their president and 529 members of parliament
Ugandans vote to elect their president and 529 members of parliament.
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Singaporean prime minister Lawrence Wong rescinds Workers' Party MP Pritam Singh's position as the de jure Leader of the Opposition
Singaporean prime minister Lawrence Wong rescinds Workers' Party MP Pritam Singh's position as the de jure Leader of the Opposition.
Garda Síochána of Ireland confirms that there are 200 active investigations into child sexual abuse material being generated by Grok
The Garda Síochána of Ireland confirms that there are 200 active investigations into child sexual abuse material being generated by Grok.
Copernicus Climate Change Service reports that 2025 ranks as the third-warmest year on record and completes the first three-year period
The Copernicus Climate Change Service reports that 2025 ranks as the third-warmest year on record and completes the first three-year period with average global temperatures at least 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels.
Price of gold reaches an all-time high of US$4,644.56 per ounce, surpassing December's previous peak of $4,383.76
The price of gold reaches an all-time high of US$4,644.56 per ounce, surpassing December's previous peak of $4,383.76.
Unions representing teachers in Northern Ireland accept a pay rise worth 4% for 2025–26
Unions representing teachers in Northern Ireland accept a pay rise worth 4% for 2025–26.
Uganda orders a nationwide internet shutdown two days before its general election,
Uganda orders a nationwide internet shutdown two days before its general election, with the communications regulator directing service providers to suspend access to curb alleged misinformation and incitement.
Argentina records a 31.5% annual inflation rate in December, the lowest end-year level since 2017, while monthly prices rise 2.8%, driven mainly by transport, housing
Argentina records a 31.5% annual inflation rate in December, the lowest end-year level since 2017, while monthly prices rise 2.8%, driven mainly by transport, housing, and fuel.
Grok deepfake images controversy: Social Democratic and Labour Party MLA Cara Hunter, who was the victim of a deepfake video
Grok deepfake images controversy: Social Democratic and Labour Party MLA Cara Hunter, who was the victim of a deepfake video, quits social media platform X due to what she describes as a "complete negligence in protecting women and children online".
Israeli-backed militant organization Counter-Terrorism Strike Force says it has assassinated Mahmoud Al-Astal, head of a Hamas-run police unit in Khan Yunis, Gaza Strip
The Israeli-backed militant organization Counter-Terrorism Strike Force says it has assassinated Mahmoud Al-Astal, head of a Hamas-run police unit in Khan Yunis, Gaza Strip.
United Kingdom's Ofcom opens an investigation into X over complaints about the creation of deepfake sexualised images by its chatbot Grok
The United Kingdom's Ofcom opens an investigation into X over complaints about the creation of deepfake sexualised images by its chatbot Grok.
Four people are killed and five others are injured after two cars collide head-on in Bolton, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom
Four people are killed and five others are injured after two cars collide head-on in Bolton, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom.
At least four people are killed and 20 others are injured in overnight Russian drone attacks across Ukraine
At least four people are killed and 20 others are injured in overnight Russian drone attacks across Ukraine.
Egypt signs renewable energy agreements worth US$1.8 billion with China and Norway
Egypt signs renewable energy agreements worth US$1.8 billion with China and Norway.
In tennis, Poland win their first United Cup title after defeating Switzerland 2–1 in the final at the Ken Rosewall Arena in Sydney, Australia
In tennis, Poland win their first United Cup title after defeating Switzerland 2–1 in the final at the Ken Rosewall Arena in Sydney, Australia.
With the recent cold snap at an end, a yellow warning for rain comes into effect, lasting from 9pm on Saturday 10 January until 9pm on Sunday 11 January.
With the recent cold snap at an end, a yellow warning for rain comes into effect, lasting from 9pm on Saturday 10 January until 9pm on Sunday 11 January. The alert is subsequently cancelled on the morning of 11 January.
Egypt's National Elections Authority finalizes the remaining 49 parliamentary seats
Egypt's National Elections Authority finalizes the remaining 49 parliamentary seats, confirming that President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi's allies retain the two-thirds supermajority needed to amend the constitution, while opposition parties and independents hold about 158 of 568 elected seats.
In association football, National League North team Macclesfield beat the FA Cup defending champions Crystal Palace 2–1
In association football, National League North team Macclesfield beat the FA Cup defending champions Crystal Palace 2–1, in statistically the biggest upset in the competition's 155-year history.
Russian drone and missile strikes on Kyiv, Ukraine kill four people and wound 28 others after several high-rise apartment buildings are targeted.
Russian drone and missile strikes on Kyiv, Ukraine kill four people and wound 28 others after several high-rise apartment buildings are targeted. The Qatari embassy is also damaged in the strikes.
Russia strikes Lviv in western Ukraine with its Oreshnik intermediate-range ballistic missile, reportedly targeting a critical infrastructure site
Russia strikes Lviv in western Ukraine with its Oreshnik intermediate-range ballistic missile, reportedly targeting a critical infrastructure site.
National Congress of Honduras approves a recount of the votes cast in the November 2025 election, which is subsequently approved by President Xiomara Castro's decree
The National Congress of Honduras approves a recount of the votes cast in the November 2025 election, which is subsequently approved by President Xiomara Castro's decree.
Israeli military launches multiple attacks in Gaza, killing thirteen Palestinians, including five children
The Israeli military launches multiple attacks in Gaza, killing thirteen Palestinians, including five children.
Cambodian central bank orders the liquidation of Prince Bank and suspends its operations
The Cambodian central bank orders the liquidation of Prince Bank and suspends its operations after founder Chen Zhi was indicted by the United States for large-scale fraud and extradited to China.
Two people are hospitalized after being shot by Border Patrol officers in Portland, Oregon, United States
Two people are hospitalized after being shot by Border Patrol officers in Portland, Oregon, United States.