The Ust-Luga Multimodal Complex in Leningrad Oblast is hit by a drone attack, causing a large fire. Russian gas producer Novatek subsequently suspends all operations at the complex in response to the attack. Ukraine claims responsibility. (NOS), (Reuters), (Kyiv Post) Attacks in Russia during the Russian invasion of UkraineRussian invasion of Ukraine link embed save
At least 12 gunmen are killed by security forces on a highway in Sonora, Mexico, during a failed attempt to free the son of a prominent Sinaloa Cartel hitman from police custody. Two officers are injured in the shootout. (Reuters) Mexican drug war link embed save
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 day of mourning in response. Ukraine denies responsibility. (AP), (Reuters) Eastern Ukraine campaignRussian invasion of Ukraine link embed save
The United States Africa Command says a U.S. drone strike has killed three al-Shabaab insurgents near Kismayo, Somalia. The strike was carried out at the request of the Somali government. (Africa News) American military intervention in SomaliaSomali civil war link embed save
The death toll from the ongoing winter storms in the United States increases to 89, with most of the deaths reported in Oregon and Tennessee. (BBC News) link embed save
A soldier opens fire upon fellow soldiers at a barracks in Kerman, Iran, killing five. The suspect is arrested. (AP), (RFE/RL) link embed save
Florida governor Ron DeSantis ends his presidential campaign and endorses former President Donald Trump. (Fox News) 2024 Republican presidential primaries2024 United States presidential election link embed save
Environmental 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 in Potsdam, Brandenburg, in 2023. (Agence France-Presse) 2024 German anti-extremism protests link embed save