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Mass Protests in Denmark in Support of Greenland's Sovereignty

Protesters, holding flags of Denmark and Greenland, gathered outside the Copenhagen City Hall, creating a "sea" of red and white colors and chanting "Kalaallit Nunaat!" — the name of Greenland in the Inuit language. This event took place shortly after U.S. President Donald Trump's statement about the possible imposition of tariffs on goods from countries that oppose his plans to control Greenland, an autonomous territory of Denmark rich in natural resources. The

18.01.2026, 19:05

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The Syrian Army has taken control of a number of territories in the north of the country, displacing Kurdish forces.

According to the Syrian agency Sana, government forces fully control the city of Al-Tabqa and the surrounding dam. It is also reported that the Syrian army has destroyed the Al-Rashid bridge over the Euphrates River, which was opened in June 2024. According to Reuters, the Syrian army has seized strategically important oil and gas fields, including Al-Omar and Konoko. This confirms that military actions are ongoing and encompass vital resources in the region.

18.01.2026, 17:41

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In Beslan, two children and an adult were injured when drone debris fell on a residential building.

Illustrative photo According to Menyailo, among the injured are two children and one adult, but their lives are not in danger. All of them received the necessary medical assistance in a timely manner. In addition, 70 people were evacuated from the house onto which the debris fell. Relevant services are working at the scene of the incident.

18.01.2026, 17:08

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Donald Trump is Creating His Version of the UN - "Council of Peace." Entry Costs $1 Billion

According to information from the Financial Times, U.S. officials plan to expand the powers of the "Council of Peace," created to address the conflict in the Gaza Strip, to other crisis regions such as Ukraine and Venezuela. This topic may be discussed during the World Economic Forum, which starts on January 20 in Davos. Currently, as reported by FT, the "Council of Peace," led by Donald Trump, is focused on the Palestinian-Israeli conflict. However, Western and Arab

18.01.2026, 16:32

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Macron Appeared in Public Wearing Glasses Due to Eye Problems

Emmanuel Macron, the President of France, during a meeting at the Élysée Palace, announced the need to wear sunglasses due to "minor issues." This was reported by Le Parisien. Macron noted: "Sorry for the glasses, I will need to wear them for a while, so you'll have to get used to it."

18.01.2026, 15:02

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The third magnetic storm of January has begun on Earth.

According to information provided by the Solar Astronomy Laboratory of the IKI RAS, a new magnetic storm has begun on Earth. In a message published on the laboratory's Telegram channel, it is stated: "The third magnetic storm of January has been initiated." According to experts, the cause of the storms was a plasma ejection from the Sun that occurred last Tuesday and unexpectedly reached our planet.

18.01.2026, 14:24

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In Guatemalan prisons, 46 people were taken hostage during riots

Saturday riots in three institutions in Guatemala resulted in 46 people being taken hostage, mostly guards and one psychologist. This was reported by Reuters citing official sources. The country's Minister of the Interior, Marco Antonio Villeda, noted at a press conference that there has been no information about injuries or fatalities among the hostages so far.

18.01.2026, 14:13

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EU promises a unified response to Trump's threats to impose tariffs over Greenland

As reported by Euronews, the leaders of the European Union are ready to coordinate their actions in response to President Trump's recent threats to impose an additional 10% tariff on goods from eight European countries starting February 1, if Denmark does not agree to sell Greenland. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, French President Emmanuel Macron, and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz confirmed that the EU intends to act "in a united and coordinated manner" to

18.01.2026, 14:12

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In Indonesia, a missing airplane was found at the top of a mountain

The loss of contact with the aircraft occurred on January 17 in the Maros district. There were 11 people on board, including eight crew members. During the search operation conducted on Sunday morning, the ATR 42-500 aircraft was found. The first signs of its location became known around 07:17 (02:17 Moscow time) — an air patrol spotted white debris in the hilly terrain around Mount Bulusaraung.

18.01.2026, 14:04

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Khamenei Acknowledges for the First Time the Death of "Several Thousand" People in Protests in Iran

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, the Supreme Leader of Iran, has for the first time acknowledged that "several thousand" people have died as a result of protests in the country. He placed full responsibility for these events on the protesters and the American administration. This was reported by the Associated Press. During his speech, broadcast on state television, Khamenei described U.S. President Donald Trump as a "criminal" responsible for "victims, damage, and slander

18.01.2026, 12:58

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Trump threatened eight European countries with tariffs over their stance on Greenland

According to The Guardian, Trump stated that starting February 1, all goods exported to the U.S. from Denmark, Norway, Sweden, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, the Netherlands, and Finland will be subject to a 10% tariff. Furthermore, he noted that starting June 1, the tariff rate will increase to 25%.

18.01.2026, 12:57

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Bloomberg: Elon Musk demanded compensation from OpenAI of up to $134 billion

As reported by Bloomberg, Musk and his legal team claim that OpenAI deceived him by failing to fulfill payment obligations. According to Musk's attorney, Steven Molo, "the illegally obtained profits earned by OpenAI and Microsoft far exceed the entrepreneur's initial investments." OpenAI, in turn, responded to Musk's lawsuit, calling it baseless and accusing the entrepreneur of conducting a "campaign of harassment" against the company.

18.01.2026, 12:40

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Bloomberg: OpenAI will begin testing advertising in ChatGPT

According to information from Bloomberg, OpenAI plans to introduce advertising in ChatGPT for users of the free version and the new economical Go plan, priced at $8 per month. This plan was initially launched in India and is now being rolled out to the U.S. market. It is worth noting that more expensive subscriptions will not contain ads. The implementation of the advertising model has become part of the company's new strategy aimed at diversifying revenue ahead of a potential IPO and

18.01.2026, 12:33

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Protests in Iran Appear to Be Suppressed. Thousands of People Killed. What We Know as of the Morning of January 18?

In late December 2025, mass protests against the government began in Iran amid a severe economic crisis. Initially, discontent was sparked by high prices and the fall of the national currency, but it soon escalated into open resistance against the authorities. As the wave of protests spread across all 31 provinces of the country, it became the most significant in recent years. By the morning of January 18, 2026, the authorities reported regaining control over the situation, but human rights

18.01.2026, 11:03

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Kadyrov published a video with his son against the backdrop of reports that his son was involved in a car accident.

According to Ramzan Kadyrov, the video of the meeting was posted on his Telegram channel. The meeting discussed topics related to preparations for the upcoming elections in Chechnya, ensuring security, and other important issues. Earlier, media reports emerged claiming that Adam Kadyrov was allegedly involved in a traffic accident and was sent to Moscow. However, in a post from January 17, Ramzan does not mention this incident.

18.01.2026, 10:31

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Netanyahu stated that the composition of the committee on Gaza was not coordinated with Israel

Benjamin Netanyahu In a statement from the Israeli government, it is emphasized that the new administrative body for managing Gaza, created at the initiative of the United States, does not have the consent of the Israeli authorities and does not align with the official policy of the country. This message was made in the office of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and published on January 17 on the social network X. According to The Times of Israel, the reason for such a statement was the

18.01.2026, 10:24

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The court set a bail of 33 million hryvnias for Yulia Tymoshenko and prohibited her from leaving the Kyiv region.

Yulia Tymoshenko At the hearing, the prosecutor of the Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office (SAP) requested bail in the amount of 50 million hryvnias, citing possible risks if the measure were less strict. He pointed to Tymoshenko's financial capabilities and the likelihood of her leaving the country under the pretext of participating in parliamentary events. Tymoshenko's defense, on the contrary, asked the court to refrain from imposing an electronic bracelet and to

18.01.2026, 10:16

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OpenAI Launches Ads in the Free Version of ChatGPT

The company OpenAI has announced the start of testing advertisements in its ChatGPT application. This innovation will affect users of the free version, as well as subscribers of the Go plan. Users who have chosen paid plans such as Plus, Pro, Business, and Enterprise will not see advertisements, according to Kazinform, citing information from OpenAI. According to the company's statements, the introduction of advertising will help reduce a number of limitations for users who do not wish to

18.01.2026, 09:56

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Snowfalls and Blizzards Expected in the Rivers Ulz and Khalk Basins

Weather conditions for January 18, 2026, from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM. Main cloudiness is expected in the region. Snowfall and blizzards are predicted in the basins of the Ulz and Khalk rivers. In most places, the wind will blow from the northwest at a speed of 4-9 meters per second, while in Gobi it may reach 14-16 meters per second.

18.01.2026, 09:27

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Protests Against Trump's Statements on Greenland Take Place in Denmark

A large-scale demonstration took place in Copenhagen, gathering thousands of participants who protested against U.S. President Donald Trump's threats of a possible takeover of Greenland and expressed support for the people of the region. This was reported by Danmarks Radio. Protesters held flags of Greenland and banners with slogans such as "Hands off Greenland." The scene, the square in front of the town hall in the Danish capital, was filled with people, after which they headed

17.01.2026, 22:42

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In South Korea, robots have been launched that park cars instead of drivers.

As reported by Interesting Engineering, the new Parkie system allows cars to be parked without driver involvement. Users simply need to leave their car in a designated area, after which the robot will independently find a parking spot and return the vehicle upon completion. According to the publication, this service is already operational in multi-level parking garages, where several such robots are used simultaneously.

17.01.2026, 20:57

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Ramzan Kadyrov published a video with his son Adam against the backdrop of rumors about a car accident.

In the published material, Adam Kadyrov is participating in a meeting with representatives of the law enforcement agencies of Chechnya. Ramzan Kadyrov noted that key issues related to preparations for the upcoming elections in the republic, ensuring the safety of citizens during the elections, and measures to counter extremism were discussed at the meeting. However, it was not specified when exactly this video was recorded.

17.01.2026, 20:33

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A record snowfall hits Kamchatka, the strongest in the last 30 years

The situation is most severe in Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, where a state of emergency has been declared at the municipal level. City services are struggling to eliminate the consequences of the heavy snowfall, which local residents describe as the most powerful in the last 30 years. Unfortunately, as a result of snow falling from roofs, two people have died. The body of a 60-year-old man was found near a two-story building, while a 62-year-old man passed away next to a private house in the

17.01.2026, 19:48

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The killed Cubans guarding Maduro were returned in small coffins

The bodies of 32 Cuban soldiers who died as a result of American attacks on Venezuela have arrived in Cuba. This was reported by Cubavision. The farewell ceremony took place at the José Martí airfield, attended by Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel, former leader Raúl Castro, and Minister of the Interior Lázaro Alberto Álvarez.

17.01.2026, 18:11