Washington, United States (AP) — US carries out first known strike on alleged drug smuggling boat since ouster of Venezuela's Maduro nearly 3 weeks ago.
Port-au-prince, Haiti (AP) — A majority of the presidential council that rules Haiti has voted to oust the prime minister as political chaos deepens.
London, United Kingdom (AP) — Prince Harry say "sacrifices" of British soldiers in Afghanistan should be spoken of "truthfully and with respect".
Irving, United States (AP) — The College Football Playoff will remain 12 teams after SEC and Big Ten failed to agree on expansion.
London, United Kingdom (AP) — UK's Starmer slams Trump for "insulting and frankly appalling" comments about non-US NATO troops in Afghanistan.
Washington, United States (AP) — Former Olympic snowboarder Ryan Wedding, who was on the FBI’s top fugitives list, has been arrested, AP sources say.
Dubai, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iran’s top prosecutor says Trump's claim that Tehran halted execution of 800 protest prisoners ‘is completely false’.
Hanoi, Vietnam (AP) — Vietnam's leader To Lam is re-elected as Communist Party general secretary.
Tokyo, Japan (AP) — Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi dissolves lower house of Parliament, paving the way for Feb. 8 snap election.
Dubai, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Activists say death toll from crackdown over Iran’s nationwide protests tops 5,000 people killed with more feared dead.
Los Angeles, United States (AP) — TikTok finalizes deal to form new US unit.
Baltimore, United States (AP) — The Baltimore Ravens are hiring Jesse Minter to be their next head coach.
Washington, United States (AP) — House Republicans barely defeat war powers resolution that would check Trump's ability to deploy troops to Venezuela.
Chicago, United States (AP) — Jury finds Chicago man not guilty in murder-for-hire plot involving top Border Patrol leader.
Washington, United States (AP) — House passes final batch of 2026 spending bills in bid to avoid shutdown as Democrats blast ICE funding.
Des Moines, United States (AP) — Former Iowa superintendent pleads guilty to falsely claiming to be a US citizen and illegally possessing firearms.
New York, United States (AP) — Trump says he is suing JPMorgan Chase and its CEO Jamie Dimon for alleged 'political' debanking.
Minneapolis, United States (AP) — Magistrate judge rejects prosecutors' bid to charge journalist Don Lemon after Minnesota church protest, AP source says.
Mclean, United States (AP) — The average rate on a 30-year mortgage rose to 6.09% this week, still close to its lowest level in more than three years.
Karachi, Pakistan (AP) — Death toll from Karachi shopping plaza fire rises to 67 after more bodies are found, police and hospital officials say..