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Alexis Caraco

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Vienna battles deep freeze as Danube ice threatens shipping

Austria faced overnight disruption into Tuesday morning as black ice continued to refreeze roads and pavements, while icebreaking operations protected cruise ships on the Danube.

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Farmers leave Paris but tensions rise in Toulouse over EU-Mercosur trade deal

Farmers from FNSEA and Jeunes Agriculteurs unions left Paris after protesting rising costs. Tractors entered Toulouse, defying a local ban, under police watch.

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Prime Minister Takaichi and President Lee share drum session in Tokyo

Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and South Korea’s President Lee Jae Myung surprised everyone by playing drums to K-pop hits after formal talks in Tokyo.

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Thousands attend South Korea's Sancheoneo Festival for icy trout fishing

The Sancheoneo Festival in Hwacheon, South Korea, attracts large crowds for its freezing water challenges and trout fishing. The event is a key winter attraction.

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Japan: 100 worshippers endure icy waters for Shinto ritual in Tokyo

The annual Kanchu Misogi ritual saw around 100 worshippers plunge into icy water at a Tokyo shrine on Sunday.

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German Chancellor Merz visits India to boost economic and defence ties

During his first official visit, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and India's PM Modi discussed trade, technology, and green development, aiming to reduce reliance on China.

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Syria: Aleppo residents return after clashes between government and SDF

As fighting eased on Sunday, residents cautiously returned to contested neighbourhoods in the northern city of Aleppo. The area is now controlled by government forces, though unexploded ordnance continues to threaten civilian safety.

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Londoners ditch trousers for laughs during the 2026 No Trousers Tube Ride

Over a hundred people brought humor to the London Tube on Sunday by joining the 2026 No Trousers Tube Ride, traveling in their underwear to break the winter routine.

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Thousands in Paris support Iranian protesters and exiled crown prince

Thousands marched in Paris on 11. January supporting Iranian protesters, waving monarchy flags and calling for the return of exiled crown prince Reza Pahlavi.

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Video of bodies outside Tehran morgue raises alarm about Iran crackdown

A verified video shows bodies outside a Tehran morgue, indicating a deadly crackdown on protests in Iran, with human rights groups reporting numerous deaths.

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National day of mourning for 40 killed in Crans-Montana fire

Switzerland held a national day of mourning for 40 people killed in a bar fire during New Year in Crans-Montana. Leaders including Macron attended the memorial.

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Minute of silence in Switzerland for victims of Crans-Montana fire

Switzerland paused to honor 40 victims of the Crans-Montana bar fire with a minute of silence. Residents gathered, and flowers were placed at a makeshift memorial.

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Russian airstrike on multiple residential buildings in Kyiv leaves 4 dead, 24 injured

Ukraine faced fresh damage in Kyiv on 9 January after a Russian air strike hit several districts, killing four and injuring at least 24. Emergency crews are working to clear debris and restore services.

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Hundreds protest in Minneapolis over fatal shooting by ICE officer

After Renee Good was shot dead during an ICE operation, protesters took to the streets of Minneapolis to demand accountability and the withdrawal of federal agents.

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Robots wow crowds at Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas

The Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas drew large crowds on its second day. Robots and AI helpers took centre stage at the Consumer Electronics Show, featuring everything from cyber pets to laundry-folding machines.

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Largest projection show on Tokyo Government Building mesmerizes crowds

Every evening, crowds in Shinjuku watch Tokyo Night & Light, a large-scale projection on the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building, using 40 solar-powered projectors.

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Saint-Tropez bids farewell to Brigitte Bardot

Brigitte Bardot was laid to rest in Saint-Tropez after her death from cancer at 91.

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French farmers protest EU Mercosur deal with tractors in Paris

French capital woke to the sound of tractors on Thursday as farmers drove into Paris to protest a proposed EU Mercosur trade deal.

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USA: Minneapolis protests erupt after woman killed in ICE operation

Protests erupted in Minneapolis after a woman was killed during an Immigration and Customs Enforcement operation, with vigils and growing criticism of immigration crackdowns.

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USA: Minneapolis ICE shooting caught on video

Videos of a deadly shooting in Minneapolis spread online, as US authorities face scrutiny after an ICE officer killed a motorist during Trump's immigration crackdown.

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