- SpaceX Plans Massive Satellite Constellation for AI: Elon Musk’s SpaceX has applied to launch one million satellites to create a network of “orbital data centres” designed to power artificial intelligence.
- Over 200 Killed in DR Congo Mine Collapse: A mine in the Democratic Republic of Congo gave way following heavy rains, resulting in more than 200 deaths according to local reports.
- New Epstein Files Mention Trump, Gates, and Musk: Millions of newly released documents related to Jeffrey Epstein include hundreds of mentions of Donald Trump and suggest that Bill Gates and Elon Musk had more extensive contact with Epstein than previously known.
- United Nations Warns of Financial Collapse: The U.N. cautioned that it could run out of money and be forced to close its New York headquarters by July if member states, specifically the United States, do not pay billions in unpaid dues.
- Coordinated Cyber Attacks Strike Polish Energy Infrastructure: CERT Polska revealed that more than 30 wind and solar farms, along with a large combined heat and power plant, were targeted in a coordinated cyber attack in late December 2025.
- US Government Enters Partial Shutdown: Despite a last-minute funding deal, the U.S. government has partially shut down as the House of Representatives cannot vote on the agreement until Monday.
- Tributes Pour in for Actress Catherine O’Hara: The beloved Canadian comedic actress has passed away in Los Angeles at the age of 71 following a brief illness, drawing tributes from stars like Meryl Streep and Pedro Pascal.
- Israeli Air Strikes Kill Dozens in Gaza Amid Ceasefire Accusations: At least 32 Palestinians were killed in recent strikes; both Israel and Hamas have accused each other of breaking the current ceasefire agreement.
- Iran-Linked “RedKitten” Campaign Targets NGOs: A Farsi-speaking threat actor is reportedly targeting human rights activists and NGOs documenting abuses in Iran, coinciding with recent nationwide unrest.
- Elena Rybakina Wins Australian Open Title: In a major sports upset, fifth seed Elena Rybakina defeated world number one Aryna Sabalenka to claim the Australian Open tennis final in Melbourne.