The oldest living Olympic medal winner, Ágnes Keleti, has died at age 103

An actor dressed as a character from pagan myths performs in a folk play celebrating Twelfth Night, the night before Epiphany on January 5 or 6, a Christian feast day honoring the visit of the three wise men to Jesus. Twelfth Night marked the end of the 12-day Christmas celebrations and the time to take down decorations to avoid bad luck, based on a medieval superstition later adopted by the Victorians. The occasion is tied...

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni flew to Florida to meet with US president-elect Donald Trump at Mar-a-Lago resort, where she was welcomed by members with applause. The visit aimed to strengthen ties before Trump's inauguration and came ahead of a meeting with US President Joe Biden in Rome. Topics discussed included Russia's war in Ukraine, trade, the Middle East, and the case of an Italian journalist detained in Tehran, highlighting Meloni's conservative credentials and alliance...

The Met Office has issued eight weather warnings for snow and ice across the UK over the first weekend of 2025, including two amber warnings covering the Midlands, Wales, and northern England. Significant accumulations of up to 40cm are expected in the worst affected areas, leading to power cuts, rail delays, and treacherous road conditions. A yellow snow and ice warning is also in place for most of England, with potential travel delays and power...

A young boy from northern Zimbabwe, Tinotenda Pudu, was found alive after surviving for five days in the Matusadonha Game Park filled with wild animals. He wandered 23 kilometers from home, sleeping on a rocky perch and eating wild fruits to survive. Park rangers ultimately rescued him after community members played drums daily to guide him back home, with the boy now stable and undergoing mental health evaluations. Full Article

The Ministry of Defence in Taiwan detected five PLA aircraft and six PLAN vessels near its territory, with four aircraft crossing the median line of the Taiwan Strait and entering Taiwan's ADIZ. This comes after a similar incident the previous day, where three aircraft crossed the median line. These actions by China have raised concerns over regional stability as Beijing asserts its claims over Taiwan. Full Article

A man in Northern Ontario is facing multiple charges, including assaulting police, after a video showed an SUV ramming a car. The incident took place on Hwys. 11 and 65 in Temiskaming Shores, with the driver arrested after a spike belt was deployed. The victim, James Turner, shared footage of the incident on social media and urged anyone with information to contact the authorities. Full Article