Clashes in Aleppo between Syrian government troops and Kurdish-led forces killed at least nine people Tuesday, mostly civilians, in one of the worst flare-ups between the sides in months. Flights have been halted at Aleppo's airport for 24 hours. u.afp.com/SXwq

‘Human statue’ Michel Kuka Mboladinga has been the standout supporter at football’s Africa Cup of Nations, standing immobile during each game of his team, DR Congo. Alas, DRC was knocked out on Tuesday, losing 1-0 to Algeria. u.afp.com/SXwT

Syria's new government and Israel will set up a joint group under US supervision to share intelligence and seek military de-escalation on the ground, the three nations announced Tuesday after talks in Paris. u.afp.com/SXw5

Slovenia's Domen Prevc fulfilled a childhood dream with victory in the prestigious Four Hills World Cup ski-jumping competition. The event is composed of four World Cup events and has taken place in Germany and Austria annually since 1953. u.afp.com/SXw4

French winemaker hails an unexpected advertising boost after his Sancerre appears in Taylor Swift's latest documentary and quickly sells out, in the latest instance of what has become known as "Swiftonomics" u.afp.com/SXwk

#BREAKING Trump discussing 'range of options' for acquiring Greenland from NATO ally Denmark and using military 'always an option' at his disposal, White House says

Legendary Hungarian filmmaker Bela Tarr, known for his long takes, monochromatic movies and depictions of desolate landscapes on the silver screen, died Tuesday at the age of 70. u.afp.com/SXUz

Israeli foreign minister Gideon Saar visits Somaliland, prompting rebukes by Somalia, African Union and Arab League. Last month, Israel became the first country to recognize the strategic breakaway region's independence from Somalia. u.afp.com/SXUb

#BREAKING Ukraine allies wrap up talks in Paris, with US envoy saying work on post-ceasefire security guarantees "largely finished"

US President Donald Trump accuses Nicolas Maduro of imitating his dancing after reports that the Venezuelan leader's regular public dancing in defiance of US threats convinced White House officials that it was time to capture him. u.afp.com/SXUL

Venezuela and Cuba name 55 military personnel, including senior officers, killed during the US raid to seize Nicolas Maduro. Venezuela's Defense Minister Vladimir Padrino Lopez has said the presidential guard was largely wiped out "in cold blood." u.afp.com/SXUe

Washington marks five years since a mob overran the US Capitol, with rioters since pardoned by President Donald Trump retracing their steps and Democrats holding unofficial hearings with victims of the violence. u.afp.com/SXUn

VIDEO: 🇨🇭 Swiss officials admit lack of fire safety inspections at burnt-out bar Authorities said inspections had not been carried out for the past five years at a bar where 40 people died in a New Year blaze. The fire at Le Constellation in the ski resort of Crans-Montana left 116 people wounded

#BREAKING At least 27 killed in crackdown on Iran protests since late December: Iran rights NGO

🇮🇱 🇸🇴 The Israeli foreign minister arrived in Somaliland on Tuesday in a high-profile visit, condemned by Somalia as an "unauthorised incursion", after Israel recognised the breakaway region in the Horn of Africa ➡️ u.afp.com/SX3F

❄️ 🌨️ 🇪🇺 🇫🇷 Below-freezing winter temperatures plunged swathes of Europe into a second day of travel chaos on Tuesday, with weather-related accidents leading to five deaths from the cold snap in France alone ➡️ u.afp.com/SX3m

⚽ 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 Manchester City will be without Ruben Dias for up to six weeks and fellow defender Josko Gvardiol for "a long time", manager Pep Guardiola said on Tuesday ➡️ u.afp.com/SX3A

VIDEO: 🇺🇸 🇻🇪 Maduro pleads not guilty to drug trafficking Ousted Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro pleaded not guilty to drug trafficking and other charges at a defiant appearance in a New York court, two days after being snatched by US forces in a stunning raid on his home in Caracas

VIDEO: 🇨🇭 Crans-Montana: skiing tribute to fire victims The Swiss resort and its skiing community paid tribute on the slopes to all the victims, rescue workers and medical staff following the deadly fire in Le Constellation bar on New Year's Eve

🇰🇭 🇹🇭 Thailand accused Cambodia of violating a 10-day-old truce on Tuesday, saying cross-border mortar fire wounded a soldier, while Phnom Penh said a "pile of garbage" exploded, injuring two of its own troops. ➡️ u.afp.com/SXJV

🇨🇭 Swiss local authorities admitted Tuesday that fire safety inspections had not been carried out for the past five years at a bar where 40 people died and dozens were injured in a New Year blaze. ➡️ u.afp.com/SXJD

🏅 One month out from the start of the Winter Olympic Games in Italy, the International Olympic Committee's (IOC) executive director Christophe Dubi told AFP that he was confident everything would be prepared on time, despite serious concerns. ➡️ u.afp.com/SXJE

⚽ Chelsea have confirmed that Liam Rosenior will be their new head coach on a six-and-a-half-year deal, replacing Enzo Maresca. ➡️ u.afp.com/SXJL

🇲🇾 Malaysia's 100-year-old former prime minister Mahathir Mohamad is being treated for a hip fracture after falling at his residence on Tuesday, an aide said. ➡️ u.afp.com/SXJU

🇻🇪 Ousted Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro has pleaded not guilty to drug trafficking and other charges at a defiant appearance in a New York court, days after being snatched by US forces in a stunning raid on his home in Caracas. ➡️ u.afp.com/SXJw

⚽ Manchester United fans react to Ruben Amorim's sacking "It's been a bad start from the beginning. I think he couldn't cope with the pressure," says a Manchester United fan after Ruben Amorim was sacked by the club.

🇻🇦 Pope Leo XIV closed the final "Holy Door" in St Peter's Basilica in Rome on Tuesday, the day of Epiphany, signalling the end of the 2025 Jubilee year that drew millions of pilgrims to the city. ➡️ u.afp.com/SXoC

🇺🇸 🇻🇪 The United Nations voiced deep concern Tuesday over the dramatic US operation in Venezuela, warning that it clearly "undermined a fundamental principle of international law". ➡️ u.afp.com/SXo6

🇯🇵 'Tuna King' pays record $3.2 mn for bluefin at Tokyo auction A Japanese sushi entrepreneur shows off a giant bluefin tuna at his restaurant after he paid a record $3.2 million for it at a prestigious annual new year auction in Tokyo's main fish market,

🇺🇦 Key Ukrainian allies were to huddle with top US envoys in Paris on Tuesday to discuss security guarantees, as they press ahead on US-brokered plans to end the war with Russia. ➡️ u.afp.com/SXos

🇮🇷 Iran will offer no leniency to "rioters", though the public has a right to demonstrate, the head of the country's judiciary has said following more than a week of sometimes-deadly protests. ➡️ u.afp.com/SXoQ

#BREAKING Swiss local authorities admit inspections failure at burnt-out bar

🇺🇸 The US Department of Justice has said it is still reviewing more than two million documents potentially related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein as it pushed more than two weeks past a deadline to release all files connected to him. ➡️ u.afp.com/SXog

⚽ Liam Rosenior says he has "verbally agreed" to become the next manager of Premier League giants Chelsea, adding it was "an opportunity I cannot turn down". ➡️ u.afp.com/SXoq

🇺🇸 A year on, Los Angeles fire survivors struggle to rebuild Altadena was hardest hit by the fires that ravaged parts of Los Angeles in January 2025. The suburb is slowly coming back to life but many fear this diverse town will lose its soul because people cannot afford to rebuild.

🏏 Run-machine Travis Head hit a swashbuckling 163 and Steve Smith a composed unbeaten 129 as Australia built a 134-run lead over England to seize control on day three of the fifth and final Ashes Test on Tuesday. ➡️ u.afp.com/SXoi

Floods cut off towns and sweep away thousands of livestock in outback Australia. More than 16,000 livestock are missing or dead, say authorities in Queensland, a farming region home to some of the country's largest cattle ranches u.afp.com/SX4h

Anger simmers as arson attack in Berlin plunges tens of thousands into icy darkness. The power cut -- which halted trains and forced the closure of shops, schools and hospitals -- has sparked questions about how resilient the country is to sabotage of its critical infrastructure u.afp.com/SX4A

Military remains loyal after Maduro ouster, Venezuelan exiles say. Real change has not come to Venezuela despite Nicolas Maduro's ouster as president and the armed forces remain loyal to the regime: that was the blunt assessment of former security operatives living in exile u.afp.com/SXZe

Snow and ice disrupts travel in UK and parts of Europe. Some of the winter's coldest weather so far hit travel in Britain, France and the Netherlands on Monday, closing roads, grounding flights and forcing train cancellations u.afp.com/SXZa

Iran says no leniency for 'rioters' as protests persist. The response comes after Trump warned Iran would "get hit very hard by the United States" if the authorities killed more demonstrators u.afp.com/SXZv

Australian Open winners to get US$2.79 million each as prize money hits new high u.afp.com/SXZH

Ousted Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro pleaded not guilty to drug trafficking and other charges at a defiant appearance in a New York court. "I'm president of the Republic of Venezuela and I'm here kidnapped since January 3, Saturday," Maduro said u.afp.com/SXZE

Nestle recalls infant formula in several European countries u.afp.com/SXZ7

People flock to a frozen lake in China's capital as ice rinks open across the city, skating around on bikes, sleds and bicycles. Temperatures in Beijing regularly drop well below freezing in the winter months

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung snapped a selfie with Xi Jinping using a smartphone gifted to him by the Chinese leader, who had joked at their last meeting that the device might be capable of spying u.afp.com/SXZX

Venezuela's parliament swears in Delcy Rodriguez as interim president, just days after US forces seized her predecessor Nicolas Maduro to face trial in New York

92-year-old US judge presides over Maduro case u.afp.com/SXZP

Cubans weary from years of economic crisis, shortages of basic supplies and regular power blackouts fear that the US attack on Venezuela, its main oil supplier, will see life get even tougher. Read more: u.afp.com/SXZT

Elon Musk's AI tool Grok faced growing international backlash Monday for generating sexualized deepfakes of women and minors, with the European Union joining the condemnation and Britain warning of an investigation. u.afp.com/SXkV