- Massive Epstein File Release: Millions of newly released documents have sparked global fallout, including the resignation of Slovakia’s national security adviser, calls for Prince Andrew to testify to Congress, and “flirty emails” involving the LA 2028 Olympics chief.
- Congo Mine Collapse: More than 200 people are reported dead after a mine gave way in the Democratic Republic of Congo following heavy rains on Wednesday.
- Iran Warns of Regional War: Iran’s supreme leader has warned of a “regional war” if the U.S. attacks, accusing Washington of aiming to seize the country’s oil and natural gas resources.
- Alcaraz Completes Career Slam: Carlos Alcaraz became the youngest man to complete a tennis career Grand Slam after defeating Novak Djokovic in the Australian Open final.
- Deadly Attacks in Balochistan: Coordinated gun and bomb attacks by separatists in Pakistan’s Balochistan province have killed dozens, including 31 civilians and 17 security forces.
- Israel to Ban MSF from Gaza: Israel announced it will bar the medical charity Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) from working in Gaza after the organization refused to provide a list of its staff members.
- Russian Strike Kills Ukrainian Miners: Twelve miners were killed and seven others injured following a Russian strike on a bus in Ukraine’s Dnipropetrovsk region.
- Rafah Border Crossing Reopens: The Rafah crossing between Gaza and Egypt is reopening for the first time in nearly a year, offering a pilot window for patients to seek medical care.
- Swiss Bar Fire Death Toll Rises: The death toll from a Swiss New Year Alpine bar fire has reached 41 after an 18-year-old victim died from their injuries in a Zurich hospital.
- Fela Kuti Honored by Grammys: Afrobeat pioneer Fela Kuti has become the first African artist to be awarded a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award.