Climate
Spain: More than 95 deaths, floods and total disaster after climate phenomenon
The European country will allocate 250 million in aid for the catastrophe and 6,000 euros for each affected person, the authorities said
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Human Rights
Russian dissident and human rights leader Alexei Navalny dies in prison
Navalny was hailed by many as a hero for human rights in a country known for brutal repression, and had a long history of courageously leading historic anti-Kremlin protests
Technology
Brits stiff U.K. electric company despite island winds producing more power
Great Britain has more than 11,000 wind turbines with a total capacity of 30 gigawatts, the sixth largest of any country in the world, yet many British households are delinquent on their energy bills.
Culture
King Charles could abdicate throne early and turn crown over to Prince William, say royal experts
Speculation arose among royal experts just as Denmark’s Queen Margrethe II announced she was stepping down on Jan. 14 to turn her throne over to her 55-year-old son
Latin Recipes & Gastronomy
Basque Burnt Cheesecake recipe: A Spanish dessert treat for this Christmas
This Spanish treasure of cheesecake recipe is a trans-Atlantic alternative to the classic New York–style cheesecake, boasting a press-in cookie crust that will leave your guests pining for more
Human Rights
Putin says he wants "to reach an agreement" to return WSJ reporter Evan Gershkovich
Lynne Tracy, the U.S. ambassador to Russia said the U.S. will keep fighting for the journalist’s release
Human Rights
Senate Republicans block Israel and Ukraine funding
Although some Republicans have vowed to support Israel, they have tried to pair passage of Ukraine aid to funding border security
Culture
BBC employees reportedly instructed not to attend London march against antisemitism
The BBC’s decision comes only days after the British network’s former director called the news organization “institutionally antisemitic”
Human Rights
5,000 human rights violations in Crimea during Russian occupation, says Ukrainian Institute
Ukrainian institute official says that “after 2014, Crimea turned into a model of colonization measures for Russia.”
Sports
Spanish Ferrari driver Carlos Sainz shatters Red Bull streak with Singapore F1 victory
The Spaniard conquered the streets of Singapore all weekend, qualifying first on Saturday and leading the race from start to finish
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Spain sends search and rescue teams in wake of devastating Moroccan earthquake
Other western governments such as Britain, France and India have offered assistance and Moroccan authorities struggle to find survivors in mountainous areas
