Start your day informed with AnewZ Morning Briefing: here are the top news stories for January 13th, covering the latest developments you need to know.
1. Death toll from Los Angeles wildfires rises to 24.
The death toll from the devastating wildfires in California climbed to 24 as of Sunday. The Los Angeles County Coroner's Office confirmed they are examining at least 24 fatalities connected to two large wildfires that have been burning in Southern California since last Tuesday.
2. Croatia's incumbent president secures landslide victory in runoff.
Croatia's current President, Zoran Milanovic, achieved a clear victory in Sunday’s runoff elections, according to public broadcaster HRT, citing figures from the State Election Commission.
Backed by the Social Democratic Party (SDP) and its allies, Milanovic received over 74.68% of the votes, while his opponent, Dragan Primorac of the ruling Croatian Democratic Union (HDZ), garnered 25.32%, with almost all ballots tallied.
3. At least 10 dead in Brazil landslides.
Torrential rains in southeast Brazil have triggered landslides, resulting in at least 10 fatalities, according to rescue services in Minas Gerais state, as reported by AFP. In Ipatinga, nine people lost their lives after 80 millimeters (3.1 inches) of rain fell within an hour on Saturday night, the mayor's office stated.
Among the victims, firefighters recovered the body of an eight-year-old boy from the debris of a house that had been destroyed by a landslide.
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The U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has initiated an investigation into several major Chinese companies, including Huawei, ZTE, and China Telecom, to determine if they are circumventing U.S. sanctions and regulations designed to protect national security.
Wall Street’s major indexes showed slight improvement on Friday after President Donald Trump suggested flexibility on upcoming tariffs, easing market concerns ahead of potential trade measures next month.
Boeing has won a $20 billion contract to build the F-47 fighter jet for the U.S. Air Force, marking a major boost for the company amid recent challenges.
Elon Musk's push to reform U.S. government spending reached new heights on Friday as he held an unprecedented meeting with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth at the Pentagon, where discussions centered on innovation, efficiencies, and streamlining Pentagon operations.
A magnitude 5 earthquake struck Iran’s Natanz region on Friday, shaking a key nuclear facility, though officials confirmed it was unaffected. The tremor caused damage to historical buildings but resulted in no casualties.
NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams completed an unexpectedly long 286-day mission on the ISS, returning to Earth aboard a SpaceX capsule after delays caused by technical issues with Boeing’s Starliner.
In a groundbreaking study published in Cell on January 18, Chinese researchers have unveiled a novel cancer treatment that ingeniously disguises tumors as pig tissue, triggering the body’s immune system to mount a hyperacute rejection response against the cancer cells.
Russian President Vladimir Putin agreed on Tuesday to a proposal by U.S. President Donald Trump that Russia and Ukraine cease attacking each other's energy infrastructure for 30 days, the Kremlin said following a lengthy phone discussion between the leaders.
On March 16, at around 09:45, Armenian armed forces opened fire on Azerbaijani positions located in the direction of the Digh settlement in the Goris region, using firearms, according to Azerbaijan's Ministry of Defence.
Sweden’s Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson stated on Thursday that purchasing U.S. weapons does not pose a security risk for his country, but emphasized the need for Europe to reduce its reliance on American defense systems. His comments come amid growing discussions within Europe.
Germany's budget committee has approved a crucial 3 billion euro aid package for Ukraine, reinforcing the country's ongoing commitment to supporting Ukraine's defense, humanitarian needs, and infrastructure rebuilding amid the ongoing conflict with Russia.
French President Emmanuel Macron has appointed Bernard Fontana, current head of Framatome, as the new CEO of EDF. The move comes as EDF prepares for a significant expansion of nuclear energy in France, with plans to build six new reactors in the coming years.
U.S. President Donald Trump labeled those targeting Tesla as "terrorists," stressing the importance of supporting the company’s innovation and role in clean energy.
U.S. President Donald Trump has expressed optimism about a potential full ceasefire in the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war, stating that peace could soon be achieved. Trump's comments add to the growing international calls for de-escalation as the conflict continues to devastate the region.
The U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has initiated an investigation into several major Chinese companies, including Huawei, ZTE, and China Telecom, to determine if they are circumventing U.S. sanctions and regulations designed to protect national security.
The U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has initiated an investigation into several major Chinese companies, including Huawei, ZTE, and China Telecom, to determine if they are circumventing U.S. sanctions and regulations designed to protect national security.
Wall Street’s major indexes showed slight improvement on Friday after President Donald Trump suggested flexibility on upcoming tariffs, easing market concerns ahead of potential trade measures next month.
Boeing has won a $20 billion contract to build the F-47 fighter jet for the U.S. Air Force, marking a major boost for the company amid recent challenges.
Elon Musk's push to reform U.S. government spending reached new heights on Friday as he held an unprecedented meeting with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth at the Pentagon, where discussions centered on innovation, efficiencies, and streamlining Pentagon operations.
A magnitude 5 earthquake struck Iran’s Natanz region on Friday, shaking a key nuclear facility, though officials confirmed it was unaffected. The tremor caused damage to historical buildings but resulted in no casualties.
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