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The four astronauts inside the Dragon Endeavour spacecraft onboard a SpaceX recovery ship shortly after landing in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of Long Beach, California, on 15 January 2026. — EPA
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ISS astronauts splash down to Earth in Nasa's first ever medical evacuation

Pritam Singh speaks to the media outside the State Courts in Singapore, 17 February 2025. — EPA
January 15, 2026

Singapore PM strips opposition leader of his title after conviction for lying

People line up to cast their votes during the presidential elections in Kampala, Uganda, 15 January 2026. — EPA
January 15, 2026

Ugandans head to polls amid internet shutdown

The damaged rear end of a heavy truck is seen on the roadside at the accident scene after it was struck by an SUV carrying former world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua in Ogun, Nigeria, 29 December 2025. — EPA
January 15, 2026

British boxer Anthony Joshua discharged from hospital after Nigeria car crash

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Danish Foreign Minister Lars Lokke Rasmussen (C) sepaks to the media after meeting with US Senators at the US Capitol in Washington, 14 January 2026. — EPA
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European states to send troops to Greenland as US annexation threats escalate

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Trump claims 'killing has stopped' in Iran, as tension lingers

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Two killed after another crane collapses in Thailand

The Andriivska Church, or St. Andrew's Church, is sees in the dark city during an electricity cut-off in Kyiv, Ukraine, 13 January 2026. — EPA
January 15, 2026

Ukraine declares energy emergency as Russian attacks continue

A community member raises his hands during a confrontation with federal agents in a residential neighborhood in Minneapolis, Minnesota, 14 January 2026. — EPA
January 15, 2026

Tensions run high in Minneapolis after federal agents shoot man 

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Pro-Palestine activists end hunger strike in UK prison after achieving key demand

Palestinians inspect their tents set up along the seashore west of Khan Younis amid heavy rainfall, southern Gaza Strip, 13 January 2026. (EPA)
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