Western nations criticized North Korea for sending troops to fight alongside Russia in Ukraine, calling it a dangerous escalation. Ukraine reported dozens of North Korean casualties and vowed to defend against them with international support. UK, US, and other nations issued a joint statement condemning the DPRK-Russia military cooperation. (UPI)
Seven foreign tourists, including an American, fell ill after drinking pina coladas at a Fiji resort, displaying symptoms like nausea and vomiting. Four Australians, one American, and two others were hospitalized. Authorities are investigating the cause, ruling out methanol poisoning. Most patients were discharged, with two in stable condition. (CBS News)
A shooting at Abundant Life Christian School in Madison, Wisconsin, resulted in the deaths of a teacher, a teenage student, and the teen suspect. Six others were injured, with two students in critical condition. The motive is unclear, and the suspect used a handgun. Police are investigating the incident. (ABC News)
A New York judge denied Donald Trump’s request to dismiss his guilty verdict on presidential immunity grounds, stating that he is not protected by immunity due to his election win. “This court does not agree,” the judge wrote. The ruling involves Trump’s conviction related to hush money payments made by his lawyer before the 2016 election. (NBC News)
TikTok asked the Supreme Court to block the federal law threatening to ban the app unless its parent company sells it by January 19th. Content creators and users support the plea. President-elect Trump is also seemingly showing support for TikTok, reportedly meeting with CEO Shou Zi Chew at Mar-a-Lago on Monday. (AP)
