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.
Human Rights Activists in Iran says it has verified the deaths of 483 protesters and 47 security personnel in Iran since the start of the anti-government protests, and are investigating reports of a further 579 fatalities. The government declares three national days of mourning for the state forces killed.
Disasters and accidents
Four people are killed and five injured after two cars collide head-on in Bolton, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom.
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.
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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