Thousands rallied in Taipei in support of higher defence spending after a US military official said Washington is pausing a $14 billion arms sale to Taiwan to conserve munitions for its war on Iran. The protest comes as Taiwan faces growing military pressure from China.

Israeli air attacks on southern Lebanon have continued, a day after US President Donald Trump said the ‘shooting’ would stop. The strikes targeted areas across the Nabatieh district, causing destruction and leaving several people injured.

A Ukrainian strike collapsed a five-storey college dormitory in the Russian-occupied city of Starobilsk, killing at least four people and injuring at least 39 others. Rescue operations continue as more people are believed to be trapped under the rubble.

A former US Army combat surgeon who volunteered at Gaza hospital has won a Democratic primary in New Jersey. Here’s what you need to know about Adam Hamawy.

Muslim pilgrims have begun arriving in Mina, near Mecca, ahead of the start of Arafah Day during the annual Hajj pilgrimage. Pilgrims described feelings of peace and gratitude as they prepared for one of Islam’s holiest rituals.

Romanian President Nicusor Dan says that the Russian consul in the southeastern city of Constanta will be expelled and the consulate shut down after a drone intended for Ukraine crashed into an apartment complex in the border town of Galati.

UN spokesperson Stephane Dujarric said “100% of Gaza” should belong to Palestinians after Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu said he plans to expand control of the Gaza Strip to 70%, while hinting a complete takeover could follow.

An Israeli air strike has hit the Al-Baqbouq area north of Tyre in southern Lebanon, sending massive clouds of smoke into the air. The attack left several Syrian workers injured.

WHO Chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus is visiting Bunia in DR Congo as authorities race to contain a fast-growing Ebola outbreak, with 1,028 suspected and 225 confirmed cases. Health officials warn the third-largest outbreak is outpacing the global response.

A bear has injured four people near Fukushima city in Japan. Wildlife is surging in areas evacuated following the 2011 nuclear disaster. Last year 13 people were killed by bears across Japan.

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The Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) reportedly destroyed two enemy aircraft — a Mi-28 and a Mi-17 — in russia’s Voronezh region, about 150 km from the line of contact 🇺🇦💪 #RussianUkrainianWar #UkraineWar #Ukraine #War #SupportUkraine #SaveUkraine #UkrainianDrone #Drone #RussianAircraft

So beautiful. In all seriousness, it actually is.

And yes, *Our Revolution* is involved as well. But since it’s a 501c4, their dark money involvement remains mostly hidden. www.instagram.com/reel/DYqB9VP...

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Good Morning! It's Thursday 15 January 2026, Andy Lloyd's Morning Show is live every weekday from 09:00 with three hours of music, news & sport with The Retro Chart, The Bradshaws, a featured birthday artist & Nuts at Nine.

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Today, I stood with Ranking Member Maxine Waters and House Democrats at the Supreme Court ahead of oral arguments on Trump’s attempt to fire Fed Governor Lisa Cook. Our economy depends on an independent Fed guided by data, not political pressure, to protect businesses and family budgets.

MAGA commentator Cam Higby has a panic attack and vomits in his mouth while defending Israel during his first time on National TV.

The person next in line behind JR Smith after the crowd has stopped cheering & left because they just came to see him

Behold, AI's takeover of the everyday workplace. #HonkaiStarRail

Batten down the hatches Bangkok. Incoming!

In his new book, The End of Population Growth, Ugo Bardi, member of the Club of Rome, delves into the consequences of population decline and explores the ways societies can adapt ➡️ vist.ly/4rap5

Trump doesn’t give a fuck about fallen troops or Memorial Day. This is so lazy and disrespectful

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Reporter: What if you want to travel on a road trip? Well, bad news. $4.55/gallon is the average price of gas today. Last year it was $3.15/gallon. That is about 53% more expensive since the start of the war.

Watch the full video on how the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) and your citizen science contributions help Santa complete his annual mission! You'll find this in more on our latest blog post: blog.scistarter.org/2024/12/give...

Oh, man. This drone is playing with fire at the Big Air ramp. I wouldn't want to be the drone operator who clips a snowboarder. #MilanoCortina2026

Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich: “We will need Trump’s bulletproof vest shield to face very harsh reactions that will come from Europe — we will eliminate an existential threat.” “we are effectively killing the idea of a Palestinian state.”

I love that this guy keeps coming back on Pop the Balloon. He is on a run right now lol.

I’m running for Congress in CA-23 with no party bosses and no war chest — just me, a phone, and the belief our district deserves better. Goal: $2,500 in 48 hours. That’s 250 people chipping in $10: secure.actblue.com/donate/karen... Let's do this. #CA23 #Election2026

Save the date! Our warmest holiday tradition, Talk of Alaska: Holiday Greetings Across The State, is back again this year! Join hosts Steve Heimel and Wesley Early for a little Christmas cheer via radio and livestream Tuesday, Dec. 23 at 10 am. More at alaskapublic.org/events.

POV: Your CEO slides into your onboarding orientation like “hey so what are your goals here at the company” 🚩🚩🚩 Bill Gates really said “I’m the richest man in the world, founder of this entire company, and I’m going to shoot my shot with someone who just started working here” and everyone was

It’s National Bike to Work Day! Whether it’s out in Chicago or in the halls of Congress, I always enjoy a chance to take my wheels out.

I’m going to keep protecting bike lanes and bike infrastructure that keeps our cyclists, drivers, and pedestrians safe🚲

The United States and Iran are in a ceasefire. While catching their breath, U.S. officials are confronting options for the negotiating table that don't look good. (Members Only) Listen here: warontherocks.com/episode/the-...

I’m watching what looks like steam-like vapor rising from the Lake Michigan like it’s sea smoke! The temperature is 5° in Chicago but feels like -10°! Don’t get me wrong, it’s freezing out there but we’ve definitely experienced colder weather.🥶 It’s beautiful to watch!

Therapy isn't enough. Here's what's missing.

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Park Rangers as 🧊 agents? 😳 The t*rump admin is already requiring Rangers to check papers at 11 national parks. Stand up for public lands and stand up for our AMAZING Park Rangers! 💚 Or actually… tell your Congressmember and Senators to DO THEIR JOB! ✊ #publiclandsinpublichands #parksforALL

Zohran Mamdani Daily Highlights 🔥🔥 #zohranmamdani #nyc #mayor #funny #fyp

danielmcfly2023 Danielhipp "The statue speaks. First time I ever talked to a hummingbird. She looked like that guy in the movie Mannequin when the mannequin spoke to him. Nadia female Ruby-throated hummingbird."

Nick tells Amy Lawrence about the time Mikel Arteta sent him a letter after his dad's passing ❤️

It's National Eye Care Month, a time to focus on vision health. But for many people in Florida prisons, access to basic care has been a fight for survival. Our lawsuit against FDC and their medical contractor challenges practices that have denied necessary surgeries. Support at linktr.ee/fji.law

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Therapy's SECRET_ Clients Don't Know HOW They Heal!

5:50 PM: A nasty severe storm continues from Owasso to Collinsville tracking SE forward Catoosa and Claremore. Large hail is covering the ground and visibility is near zero! Stay home and stay off the roads as this storm blows through! Damaging 60+ mph wind potential is also increasing.

Waylon stood there in the summer heat like a small-town produce king who’d finally beaten the system. No politics. No meetings. Just one magnificent watermelon & the confidence of a dog who knows he made the right choice. #WaylonTheDog #WatermelonSeason #LabLife #Sketchy #SummerMood #ThursdayVibes

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"A county full of namesakes, and barely any kin." This week on Alabama Aloud, "Eventide" by Ravi Howard, a story about finding justice in a grim landscape. Listen now: buff.ly/G0m74Z1 #ShortStory #SouthernFiction

Still learning camera movement and video editing - it might take more patience than developing the game itself. This is a quick video starting at a residence and moving to the Quantum Transfer Chamber. #Project8088 #indiegame #indiedev #solodev #ue5

After assault ARREST boyfriend starts GoFundMe for ILLEGAL ALIEN dad Campus Reform correspondent Sidney Jones discusses how the boyfriend of an individual accused in the assault of a TPUSA reporter has launched a GoFundMe to raise money for his illegal alien father. #illegalalien #tpusa #gofundme

❌ #Warning ‼️ 26-year-old #ImadHarounIshtayeh was killed after being shot by Israeli occupation forces while trying to cross the apartheid wall in the town of Al-Ram, north of occupied Jerusalem. He is from #SalemVillage, Nablus, the occupied #WestBank.

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***The Following Contains Explicit Language and Adult Content*** Mick Foley Shows Pure Wrestler Appreciation at Double or Nothing Segment is from AJ OUM Episode 357 For ALL THINGS OUM: Click here: www.linktr.ee/ajoum #AJOrsini #DeceiveDave #OUM #MickFoley #AEW

45 days until the release of Star Fox!

Emily Vukovic was at Decorrestore in Hamilton, checking out all the products they have to transform your home. FULL SEGMENT: www.chch.com/morning-live/room-transformations-at-any-budget/

The ignorant don’t vote “policy,” they vote “ideology.” IN 2026 - VOTE. MAGA. OUT. ALL OF THEM. #VoteMagaOut #ToxicWhiteness