12:12 pm, Monday, 12 January 2026
BREAKING NEWS
Iran’s internet blackout deepens crisis as protests spread
Government cuts communication and cancels flights amid rising unrest The Islamic Republic plunged into near isolation on January 9 when authorities
Ozone layer on track to heal thanks to decades of global cooperation
UN report says Antarctic ozone hole could close by 2066, with recovery elsewhere even sooner A new assessment released on
Poll reveals Americans worry about US moral leadership and China’s rise
Survey finds desire for virtue but doubts about reality under Trump’s second term An NPR/Ipsos poll released January 9 finds that
Man accused of stealing Beyoncé’s unreleased music pleads not guilty
Alleged theft of hard drives containing tour plans leads to felony charges Rolling Stone reported on January 9 that Kelvin Evans, the man
Russia unleashes new hypersonic missile in massive strike on Ukraine
Deadly barrage underscores Russia’s evolving tactics In a chilling escalation of its nearly four‑year invasion, Russia launched the most intense
Oil Markets Watch Venezuela as Oversupply Fears Return
Traders focus on supply, sanctions risk, and OPEC response Why price pressure is now a politics-and-barrels problem Oil markets are
An Atlantic first-person account revisits Jan. 6 through the eyes of a new Hill aide
Inside the building, learning fear fast A new first-person essay marks the January 6 anniversary by returning to the day
A year after Los Angeles wildfires, the numbers show how fast disaster unfolded
Wind, hours, and the speed of collapse A year after twin wildfires tore through opposite ends of Los Angeles County,
Mexico condemns Venezuela raid as Sheinbaum tries to avoid becoming the next U.S. target
A sharp statement, carefully aimed Mexico condemned the U.S. operation in Venezuela that removed President Nicolás Maduro, issuing a statement
Ukraine Expands Air Defense Network as Winter Strikes Intensify
Intercept rates rise while pressure grows on power infrastructure Ukraine says new air defense deployments are improving interception rates as
