The people of 12 January

Ilza Amado Vaz unexpectedly resigns as Prime Minister of São Tomé and Príncipe three days after being appointed Prime Minister by President Carlos Vila Nova. The ruling Independent Democratic Action party then proposes Adelino Pereira to replace Vaz, but Vila Nova appoints Américo d'Oliveira dos Ramos.,

Politics · 12 Jan · with Carlos Vila Nova, Américo Ramos

Croatians vote in the second round to elect the president between incumbent Zoran Milanović and former science and education minister Dragan Primorac.

Politics · 12 Jan · with Dragan Primorac

California Governor Gavin Newsom states that the ongoing wildfires impacting Los Angeles County could become the worst natural disaster in American history "in terms of the scale and scope", amid current estimated damages of more than US$135 billion.

Disasters · 12 Jan

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and U.S. President Joe Biden discuss efforts to reach a deal to solve the hostage crisis as well as a ceasefire to end the war.

Conflict · 12 Jan · with Joe Biden

German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock pledges €50 million in food, emergency shelters, and medical care to Syria following talks with the Syrian transitional government in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

World · 12 Jan