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U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin and Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy used their final high-profile meeting at Ramstein Air Base in Germany to emphasize the need for continued international support for Ukraine. Addressing leaders from about 50 nations at the Ukraine Defense Contact Group meeting, Austin warned that reducing military aid could lead to greater instability and urged unwavering support. Getty Images

Zelenskyy, Austin urge continued US support for Ukraine in final meeting

Russia's popular virtual assistant, Alice, is drawing attention for its cautious approach to political questions. Yandex

‘Alice,’ Russia’s AI, says ‘better keep quiet’ on Putin, political questions

Six dead in temple stampede in India Getty Images

Six dead, dozens injured in temple stampede in southern India

U.S. officials release ‘Notorious Markets List’, illegal online pharmacies exposed Getty Images

Tens of thousands of online pharmacies operate illegally, sell fake drugs: Report

Soccer team owner Frank McCourt and "Shark Tank" personality Kevin O'Leary are leading a bid to buy TikTok from Chinese parent Bytedance. Getty Images

Frank McCourt, Kevin O’Leary lead bid to buy TikTok as US ban looms

A 1.2-million-year-old ice core extracted in Antarctica could answer questions about Earth's prehistoric climate. PNRA/IPEV Beyond Epica via AP

Scientists say 1.2-million-year-old ice may solve mystery of Earth’s past

It's the question plaguing Danish experts as Trump threatens military and economic force to take Greenland from Denmark. Getty Images

What does Trump want with Greenland when US already has military control?

An Italian village is banning people from "getting sick" under a decree from the mayor who said he's bringing attention to serious problem. Getty Images

Why an Italian village is banning people from ‘getting sick’

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin says the continued deployment of U.S. forces in Syria is necessary to block the Islamic State (ISIS) from resurging and destabilizing the region. Speaking at Ramstein Air Base in Germany, Wednesday Jan. 8, Austin stressed the essential role of approximately 2,000 U.S. troops in Syria, particularly in overseeing detention camps that hold tens of thousands of ISIS fighters and their families. Getty Images

US troops in Syria essential to prevent ISIS resurgence: Defense secretary

President Joe Biden is reportedly planning one last artificial intelligence chip restriction that would hit major companies including the second most valuable in the world, Nvidia. Getty Images

Biden plans final push to limit Nvidia advanced chip exports: Report

A new report shows 41% of companies worldwide will cut their workforce in favor of AI by 2030. Getty Images

41% of global companies could cut workforce in favor of AI by 2030: Report

Lebanon has elected a new U.S.-backed president after more than two years of gridlock in parliament and 12 previous attempts failed. AP Images

Lebanon elects new US-backed president after years of vacancy at position

Alleged Yakuza leader Takeshi Ebisawa pleaded guilty to trafficking nuclear materials, believing they were for Iran's nuclear program. Reuters

Alleged Yakuza leader pleads guilty to trafficking nuclear materials

At least five people have been killed as five wildfires rage in the Los Angeles area. AP Images

5 dead, thousands of homes destroyed as fires rip through Los Angeles area

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum sarcastically suggested renaming North America “Mexican America” after Trump’s “Gulf of America” proposal. Getty Images

‘Mexican America’: Sheinbaum trolls Trump, proposes renaming US

Mexican officials announced a "panic button" app for Mexican migrants at risk of being deported from the U.S. Getty Images

Mexico to launch ‘panic button’ app for migrants facing deportation in US

More than 15 months since Hamas attacked Israel and took hundreds of people hostage, the fate of many of those hostages remains unknown. Reuters

IDF finds body of at least one hostage as Gaza war crosses 15th month: Report

Nearly a quarter of freshwater species face extinction Getty Images

Nearly a quarter of all freshwater species facing extinction risk: Study

The United Nations said on Tuesday that more than 5,600 were killed and nearly 1,500 people were kidnapped in Haiti in 2024. Getty Images

More than 5,600 people killed, nearly 1,500 kidnapped in Haiti in 2024: UN

Studies linking fluoride in drinking water to lower IQs in kids may be flawed. Getty Images

Studies link fluoride in water to lower IQ … but is it really harming kids’ brains?

A new effort is aiming to genetically modify some male mosquitos to produce 'toxic' semen to reduce the spread of mosquito-borne disease. Getty Images

Mosquitos with ‘toxic’ semen may be used to curb deadly diseases: Study

Italian journalist Cecilia Sala has been released from an Iranian prison after three weeks in jail following successful negotiations. Getty Images

Italian journalist jailed for nearly a month in Iran released

Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro is to be sworn in for his third presidential term but opposition leaders urge their supporters to protest. Getty Images

Venezuela’s Maduro to be sworn in as opposition leaders urge mass protests

President-elect Trump suggests using force to expand US territory, targeting Panama Canal, Greenland, and Canada. Getty Images

Trump suggests using military, economic force to expand America