The Syrian Democratic Forces withdraw from Aleppo following negotiations with the Syrian transitional government.
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January 11, 2026 (Sunday)
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Armed conflicts and attacks
A woman is killed and around a dozen residential buildings are damaged in an overnight Ukrainian drone attack on Voronezh, Russia.
Sudanese prime minister Kamil Idris announces that the government will return to the capital of Khartoum after previously operating out of Port Sudan for much of the conflict.
Amidst the ongoing internet blackout, the Iranian government successfully shuts down the Starlink internet for the first time.
Two people are injured in a suspected vehicle-ramming attack when a U-Haul truck strikes multiple people during an anti-Iranian government protest in Los Angeles, California, United States, after protesters strike the vehicle with hands and flags. No one is hospitalized after the incident.
Non-governmental organization HRAI verifies the deaths of 483 protesters and 47 security personnel in Iran since the start of the protests.
Arts and culture
At this year's Golden Globe Awards, Hamnet and One Battle After Another win Best Dramatic and Best Comedic or Musical Film, respectively, while The Pitt and The Studio win Best Drama and Best Comedy or Musical in television, respectively.
Disasters and accidents
One person is killed and at least 300 properties are destroyed by wildfires across Victoria and New South Wales, Australia. A state of emergency is declared in Victoria with thousands of firefighters and more than 70 aircraft deployed to combat the fires.
Four people are killed and five others are injured after two cars collide head-on in Bolton, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom.
The death toll from avalanches in the French Alps over the weekend rises to six as three more skiers are killed.
Law and crime
Three inmates are killed and 14 others are injured, including a corrections officer, in a prison fight at the Washington State Prison in Davisboro, Georgia, United States.
Politics and elections
Citizens of Myanmar vote in the second phase to elect the nation's bicameral legislature. One more phase of voting is expected in late January.
Citizens in Benin vote to elect the 109 members of the National Assembly more than one month after a thwarted coup attempt.
Science and technology
Sports
In tennis, Poland win their first United Cup title after defeating Switzerland 2–1 in the final at the Ken Rosewall Arena in Sydney, Australia.
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