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*[[Russian invasion of Ukraine]]
*[[Russian invasion of Ukraine]]
**[[Attacks in Russia during the Russian invasion of Ukraine]]
**[[Attacks in Russia during the Russian invasion of Ukraine]]
***The [[Ust-Luga Multimodal Complex]] in [[Leningrad Oblast]] is hit by a [[Ukraine|Ukrainian]] [[drone warfare|drone attack]], causing a large fire. [[Russia]]n gas producer [[Novatek]] subsequently suspends all operations at the complex in response to the attack. [https://nos.nl/artikel/2505649-brand-bij-russische-gasproducent-in-oostzee-mogelijk-door-droneaanval (NOS)] [https://www.reuters.com/world/fire-erupts-russias-novatek-baltic-sea-terminal-after-explosions-heard-2024-01-21/ (Reuters)]
***The [[Ust-Luga Multimodal Complex]] in [[Leningrad Oblast]] is hit by a [[drone warfare|drone attack]], causing a large fire. [[Russia]]n gas producer [[Novatek]] subsequently suspends all operations at the complex in response to the attack. [[Ukraine]] claims responsibility. [https://nos.nl/artikel/2505649-brand-bij-russische-gasproducent-in-oostzee-mogelijk-door-droneaanval (NOS)] [https://www.reuters.com/world/fire-erupts-russias-novatek-baltic-sea-terminal-after-explosions-heard-2024-01-21/ (Reuters)] [https://www.kyivpost.com/post/27007 (Kyiv Post)]
**[[Eastern Ukraine campaign]]
**[[Eastern Ukraine campaign]]
***At least 27 people are killed by [[artillery]] strikes on [[Donetsk]], according to Russian-appointed local officials. [[Donetsk People's Republic]] leader [[Denis Pushilin]] declares a [[national day of mourning|day of mourning]] in response to the strikes. [https://apnews.com/article/russia-ukraine-war-0725abea3e507a8112931660617a745c (AP)] [https://www.reuters.com/world/eight-killed-after-ukraine-shells-russian-controlled-city-donetsk-mayor-2024-01-21/ (Reuters)]
***At least 27 people are killed by alleged Ukrainian [[artillery]] strikes on [[Donetsk]], according to Russian-appointed local officials. [[Donetsk People's Republic]] leader [[Denis Pushilin]] declares a [[national day of mourning|day of mourning]] in response. Ukraine denies responsibility.[https://apnews.com/article/russia-ukraine-war-0725abea3e507a8112931660617a745c (AP)] [https://www.reuters.com/world/eight-killed-after-ukraine-shells-russian-controlled-city-donetsk-mayor-2024-01-21/ (Reuters)]
*[[Somali civil war (2009–present)|Somali civil war]]
**[[American military intervention in Somalia (2007–present)|American military intervention in Somalia]]
***The [[United States Africa Command]] says a U.S. [[drone warfare|drone strike]] has killed three [[Al-Shabaab (militant group)|al-Shabaab]] militants near [[Kismayo]], [[Somalia]]. The strike was carried out at the request of the [[Federal Government of Somalia|Somali government]]. [https://www.africanews.com/2024/01/23/al-shabaab-militants-killed-in-us-military-strike/ (Africa News)]
*[[Mexican drug war]]
*[[Mexican drug war]]
**At least 12 gunmen are killed by security forces on a highway in [[Sonora]], [[Mexico]], during a failed attempt to rescue the son of a prominent [[Sinaloa Cartel]] [[contract killing|hitman]] from police custody. Two officers are also injured in the [[shootout]]. [https://www.reuters.com/world/americas/least-12-dead-suspected-attempt-rescue-son-mexican-cartel-hitman-2024-01-22/ (Reuters)]
**At least 12 gunmen are killed by security forces on a highway in [[Sonora]], [[Mexico]], during a failed attempt to rescue the son of a prominent [[Sinaloa Cartel]] [[contract killing|hitman]] from police custody. Two officers are also injured in the [[shootout]]. [https://www.reuters.com/world/americas/least-12-dead-suspected-attempt-rescue-son-mexican-cartel-hitman-2024-01-22/ (Reuters)]
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*An [[Islamic Republic of Iran Army Ground Forces|Iranian soldier]] shoots five fellow soldiers dead at a [[barracks]] in [[Kerman]], [[Iran]]. [https://apnews.com/article/iran-soldier-killings-kerman-d73dccb9533b8c796febb2ba7f0d7dd2 (AP)]


'''Disasters and accidents'''
'''Disasters and accidents'''
*[[2023–24 North American winter]]
*The death toll from the ongoing [[winter storm]]s in the [[United States]] increases to 89, with most of the deaths reported in [[Oregon]] and [[Tennessee]]. [https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-68049923 (BBC News)]
**The death toll from the ongoing [[winter storm]]s in the [[United States]] increases to 89, with most of the deaths reported in [[Oregon]] and [[Tennessee]]. [https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-68049923 (BBC News)]

'''Law and crime'''
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*A [[Islamic Republic of Iran Army Ground Forces|soldier]] [[friendly fire|opens fire upon fellow soldiers]] at a [[barracks]] in [[Kerman]], [[Iran]], killing five. The suspect is arrested. [https://apnews.com/article/iran-soldier-killings-kerman-d73dccb9533b8c796febb2ba7f0d7dd2 (AP)] [https://www.rferl.org/amp/iran-sodier-kills-5-fellow-troops-kerman/32786371.html (RFE/RL)]
*[[2024 Joliet shootings]]
**A man commits a [[spree shooting]] in three locations in [[Illinois]], [[United States]] killing eight people and injuring one other before commiting [[suicide]] a day later after he was confronted by [[police]].


'''Politics and elections'''
'''Politics and elections'''
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**[[2024 Republican presidential primaries]]
**[[2024 Republican presidential primaries]]
***[[Governor of Florida|Florida governor]] [[Ron DeSantis]] ends [[Ron DeSantis 2024 presidential campaign|his presidential campaign]] and endorses former President [[Donald Trump]]. [https://www.foxnews.com/politics/florida-gov-ron-desantis-drops-out-2024-presidential-race-endorses-trump (Fox News)]
***[[Governor of Florida|Florida governor]] [[Ron DeSantis]] ends [[Ron DeSantis 2024 presidential campaign|his presidential campaign]] and endorses former President [[Donald Trump]]. [https://www.foxnews.com/politics/florida-gov-ron-desantis-drops-out-2024-presidential-race-endorses-trump (Fox News)]
*[[2024 German anti-extremism protests]]
**Organising groups [[Campact]] and [[Fridays for Future]] say that 1.4 million people protested against the [[Alternative for Germany]] party in 100 cities across Germany following the [[meeting of right-wing extremists at Potsdam in 2023]]. [https://www.france24.com/en/europe/20240121-tens-of-thousands-rally-in-germany-for-second-day-of-protests-against-far-right-deportation-plans (Agence France-Presse)]
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January 21, 2024 (2024-01-21) (Sunday)

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