Nigeria expands military anti-bandit operations in Kwara and Niger states to combat rising kidnappings and violence.

Cambridge council rejects McDonald’s request to open earlier, citing resident concerns over noise, light, and traffic.

Gas line repairs in New Bern cause overnight closures; protests erupt over Project Grander and a Venezuela-related case.

A Scottish court is urgently reviewing the UK’s ban on Palestine Action, citing free speech concerns.

The Pentagon is restricting funding to Chinese military-linked firms after finding 700+ U.S.-funded research papers tied to China’s defense sector.

UK delays local audit resolution amid funding and reform challenges.

Irish deputy prime minister Simon Harris visited California to boost tech, healthcare, and pharma ties with the U.S.

A GW Law professor can sue RFK Jr. over his vaccine policy, as GW boosts campus communication and enrollment.

Minnesota halts federal childcare funding freeze temporarily, avoiding immediate cuts.

Residents of Chimbel, Goa, protested on Jan. 12, 2026, demanding cancellation of the Unity Mall and a 17-storey tower near Toyyar Lake, citing environmental concerns and calling for a larger march on Jan. 15.