Latest reporting from the Latest desk, in reverse chronological order.
Ethiopia says it has ended its first-ever Marburg virus outbreak after completing the standard 42-day period without any new confirmed infections, following an emergency response that began in November 2025 in the country’s south.
Israel said it carried out multiple strikes in southern Lebanon, including near Tyre, targeting Hezbollah-linked operatives and infrastructure as both sides spar over compliance with ceasefire-related commitments and continued cross-border threats.
The U.S. Commerce Department’s export-control arm announced a revised, case-by-case licensing approach for certain advanced AI chips exported to China, setting conditions meant to protect U.S. supply and address national security concerns.
Severe winter weather prompted the NBA to move up the start time of the Indiana Pacers’ game at the Atlanta Hawks on Jan. 26, 2026, part of broader travel and scheduling adjustments across the league.
Following a second fatal incident involving federal immigration agents in Minneapolis, President Donald Trump suggested his administration is reviewing the operation and could shift how agents work in the city as protests and political pressure intensify.
Markets ended a recent session split as investors weighed a fresh batch of corporate earnings and sector performance, with some financial names sliding while parts of tech and consumer-related sectors held up better.
British authorities arrested at least 86 protesters outside Wormwood Scrubs prison as demonstrators demanded the release of Palestine Action prisoners and highlighted a detainee who resumed a hunger strike. The arrests add to tensions around the group’s ban under terrorism legislation.
A new research report argues that governments and standards bodies are rapidly rolling out AI policies, creating a patchwork of requirements. The authors say both technical and regulatory interoperability will be crucial if companies are to comply at scale without stalling innovation.
Demonstrations continued in Minneapolis after federal immigration agents fatally shot ICU nurse Alex Jeffrey Pretti during protests over a stepped-up enforcement operation. Video reviewed by multiple outlets appears to challenge officials’ initial claims, while state and federal leaders trade accusations over who is escalating the crisis.
Attorney General Pam Bondi urged Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz to hand over voter-roll and public-assistance data and to roll back sanctuary policies as Minneapolis reels from another fatal ICE-linked shooting. State election officials rejected the request, calling it unlawful and coercive.
The American Academy of Pediatrics published its 2026 childhood vaccine schedule after the CDC issued a revised schedule that reduces some universal recommendations. Pediatric leaders say families should follow AAP guidance and discuss concerns with clinicians as influenza remains severe.
The U.S. Treasury terminated multiple Booz Allen Hamilton contracts, citing failures to safeguard sensitive information after a former employee leaked tax returns. The move highlights heightened scrutiny of federal contractors handling confidential data.