Monday 19^th January

Despite a ceasefire agreement between the Syrian Army and Syrian Democratic Forces Government forces capture the towns of Ayn Issa and Sarrin. (Al Jazeera)

Kurdish-led SDF says armed group attacks Islamic State prison as Syrian forces tighten grip. (Reuters)

Islamic State claims responsibility for attack on Chinese-run restaurant in Afghanistan. (Reuters)

More than 50,000 people have been evacuated as Chile declares a “state of catastrophe” following major wildfires, which have collectively burnt more than 21,000 acres. (BBC News)

Denmark deploys more soldiers to Greenland. (AA)

Tuesday 20^th January

Israel bulldozes the United Nations agency for Palestinian refugees (UNRWA) in occupied East Jerusalem. (Al Jazeera)

Britain approves a new  “Mega” Chinese embassy in central London, close to one of the city’s financial districts, despite national security fears. (CNN)

Australia passes tougher laws on guns, hate crimes after Bondi shooting. (Reuters)

Portuguese police arrest 37 suspected ultra-right militants. (Reuters)

Bulgaria’s left-leaning president, Rumen Radev, says he is stepping down. (AP)

Wednesday 21^st January

Three journalists are among the 11 Palestinians killed in Israel’s attacks on Gaza. (Al Jazeera)

Israel bombs four Syria-Lebanon border crossings, killing 2 in south Lebanon. (Al Jazeera)

Evacuation orders have been issued in low-lying areas of the northern island of New Zealand as severe weather continues. (Reuters)

EU lawmakers deal blow to Mercosur trade deal by referring it to top court. (Reuters)

Donald Trump backs out of his planned tariffs on Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Norway, Sweden, and the United Kingdom after reaching an agreement with Mark Rutte. (BBC News)

Former South Korean PM Han jailed for 23 years in martial law case. (Reuters)

Malaysia to charge 2 former generals in high-profile military corruption case. (AP)

Assassin of Japan’s former PM Abe sentenced to life in prison. (Reuters)

Thursday 22^nd January

A Myanmar military airstrike on a village sheltering displaced people killed 21, according to rebels. (AP)

Several people are missing after a campsite landslide in New Zealand. (Sky News)

A huge winter storm is set to hit the U.S., with nearly 30 states expected to feel its effects, as some call it a “potentially catastrophic” storm. (CBC)

Colombia halts electricity sales to Ecuador and imposes tariffs in trade, drug trafficking spat. (Reuters)

France seizes oil tanker in Mediterranean sailing from Russia. (Al Jazeera)

The U.S. withdraws from the World Health Organisation. (Reuters)

Friday 23^rd January

The US Military says 2 killed in an eastern Pacific boat strike, with one survivor. (CNN)

A suicide bomber strikes a wedding in northwestern Pakistan and kills 7 people. (AP)

An avalanche in Pakistan and snowstorms in neighbouring Afghanistan kill at least 20 people. (AP)

California to join WHO health network in rebuke of Trump. (Politico)

Minnesotans strike in protest against ICE surge. (The Guardian)

Saturday 24^th January

12-year-old Nico Antic dies in the hospital after being attacked by a shark in Sydney. (The Guardian)

At least 8 dead and dozens missing in Indonesian landslide. (CBC)

Protests occurred in Minneapolis, United States, after 37-year-old Alex Pretti was fatally shot by ICE agents in the city. (Minnesota Star Tribune)

Uganda opposition leader says wife hospitalised after being choked by soldiers. (Reuters)

Sunday 25^th January

Israeli fire kills three in Gaza, medics say, as US pushes deal. (Reuters)

Gunmen storm Mexico football pitch and kill at least 11 people. (BBC News)

A massive winter storm dumps sleet and snow across much of the US. (AP)

Dozens are still missing after a landslide on Indonesia’s Java island killed at least 25 people. (Sky News)

France detains captain of suspected Russian ‘shadow fleet’ tanker seized in Mediterranean. (AP)

US climber scales Taiwan’s tallest building, Taipei 101, without ropes. (Reuters)