Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,425
These are the key developments from day 1,425 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
Day: January 19, 2026
Pentagon readies 1,500 troops for potential Minnesota deployment, officials say
US army issues prepare-to-deploy orders amid tension over ICE killing, though it is unclear if units will be sentThe Pentagon has ordered about 1,500 active-duty soldiers in Alaska to prepare for a possible deployment to Minnesota, the site of large pr…
Sydney harbour shark attack: second incident in two days as police police warn against swimming in some spots
Police praise fast actions and bravery of boy’s friends on Sunday as he faces ‘fight for his life’ in hospitalFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA 12-year-old boy is in for t…
Asia-Pacific markets mostly slip as investors assess Greenland developments and key China data
China released its fourth-quarter GDP numbers, along with December figures for retail sales, urban investment and industrial output.
Similarweb: Claude’s web audience more than doubled in December 2025 compared with December 2024, as many coders spent their holiday breaks on a “Claude bender” (Bradley Olson/Wall Street Journal)
Bradley Olson / Wall Street Journal:
Similarweb: Claude’s web audience more than doubled in December 2025 compared with December 2024, as many coders spent their holiday breaks on a “Claude bender” — Developers and hobby…
Wildfires race across Chile, leaving 18 dead and forcing thousands to flee – AP News
Wildfires race across Chile, leaving 18 dead and forcing thousands to flee AP NewsDeadly Chile fires trigger state of catastrophe in Ñuble and Biobío regions BBCNeighborhoods burn as wildfires tear through southern Chile &nbs…
Are PlaqueBoyMax and Keke Palmer dating? WYD music video and flirty Twitch date fuel online speculation
PlaqueBoyMax and Keke Palmer are creating a stir online. Their new music video WYD and a Twitch stream have fans questioning their relationship status. The video features Palmer and Bryson Tiller. Viewers are focusing on the chemistry between PlaqueBoy…
AFCON 2025: Senegal stun hosts Morocco to win final in chaotic finish
Senegal shocked hosts Morocco to win the Africa Cup of Nations final 1-0 on Sunday, Pape Gueye scoring in extra time after a chaotic finish. Morocco missed a stoppage-time penalty when Brahim Diaz’s chipped effort was easily saved by goalkeeper Edouar…
Train collision in Spain kills at least 21, injures dozens
UGC footage shows the aftermath of a train collision in southern Spain that killed at least 21 people.
At least 21 killed after two high-speed trains derail in Spain
At least 21 people have died after two high-speed trains derailed in southern Spain, officials say.