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The article examines the controversial estimates of casualties in the Ukraine conflict, which may total nearly two million, amid efforts by both Kyiv and Moscow to downplay these numbers.

An additional 34 severely injured Ukrainian soldiers have been admitted to the Eastern Clinical University Hospital in Riga, Latvia, bringing the total to 816 since the war began.

President Bola Tinubu has charged the newly appointed Inspector-General of Police, Tunji Disu, to combat police corruption and improve the Nigeria Police Force amidst ongoing security challenges.

Tensions are escalating in Lebanon as Israel threatens severe action against its infrastructure amid fears of a broader regional conflict involving the US and Iran.

The Ukrainian army reported significant Russian military casualties, claiming a total of 1,070 invaders were killed or injured in just one day of fighting.

Karol Nawrocki has set a record for vetoing legislation, reaching a total of 27, surpassing historical figures in modern Polish presidencies.

Russia has increased its territorial gains in the ongoing conflict by occupying an additional 4,524 square kilometers since the third anniversary of its invasion, surpassing the total area captured in the second and third years of the war.

According to Oryx, both sides in the ongoing Ukraine conflict have lost a total of 35,579 military equipment pieces over four years.

Ukrainian entrepreneurs are increasingly entering the Latvian market, achieving significant growth in their business activities and investments since the onset of the war.

The upcoming election and particularly the government negotiations present a crucial moment for the Radicals, who are eager to secure a place in the government amidst competition from Løkke.

Iran is balancing preparations for potential conflict and diplomatic negotiations regarding its nuclear program amidst mixed signals from the U.S.

The White House is considering various options regarding Iran, from limiting nuclear activities to potential military strikes or even full-scale war.

Aleksandr Popov discusses societal expectations surrounding responsibility and the lack of tolerance for failing to meet them.

On February 18, 1943, Joseph Goebbels delivered a significant speech supporting total war during a crowded event in Berlin, emphasizing the need for total commitment to the war effort.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced that 2,000 children had been returned from Russian occupation since the war began, while thousands more remain unaccounted for.

Russia has reported a loss of 890 soldiers in the last day, increasing their total losses to over 1.25 million since the beginning of the conflict.

The number of Brazilians killed in the Ukraine War in 2025 has exceeded the total from all previous years, prompting warnings from the Brazilian government.

The former interim president of Tigray warns that renewed conflict in the region is not in the interest of its people, amid escalating tensions between federal forces and Tigrayan rebels.

Russia has reported a significant loss of 770 soldiers in just one day amidst ongoing conflict, leading to a total of over 1.25 million personnel losses since the beginning of the war in Ukraine.

Gotland authorities are preparing for a potential evacuation of civilians as part of a total defense strategy to enhance resilience amid rising tensions.

Russia has reported a loss of 820 soldiers in a single day, increasing its total military casualties during the conflict to 1,249,380.

The relationship between the General Council of the Judiciary and the Ministry of Justice in Spain is deteriorating due to disagreements over the recent announcement of 500 new judicial positions.

A total of 26 international ports have joined a strike against the 'war economy' in the Mediterranean, protesting military actions and the impact on workers' rights.

Robert Fico reacted mildly to General Prosecutor Maroš Žilinka's press conference criticizing the Criminal Code amendment, calling it a politically motivated attack on the government and Slovakia.

A recent US military strike on a suspect drug smuggling boat in the Eastern Pacific resulted in the deaths of two individuals, raising the total casualties of Washington's controversial drug war campaign to at least 128.

Ukraine and Russia have reached an agreement to exchange a total of 314 prisoners of war, marking a significant diplomatic development amid ongoing discussions in Abu Dhabi involving American negotiators.

The crisis surrounding housing in Madrid escalates as Minister Isabel Rodríguez suggests implementing Article 155, while Sol criticizes her for allegedly deceiving the Spanish public.

The Ukrainian army reports that it has inflicted significant losses on Russian forces, with a total of 1,243,070 personnel losses documented since the conflict escalated, including 780 casualties in just one day.

Historian Gutmaro Gómez Bravo offers an alternative interpretation of the Spanish Civil War's conclusion, using unpublished documents from Franco's intelligence service to explain the Second Republic's surrender.

On January 18, Russian forces dropped a record 316 guided aerial bombs on Ukraine, contributing to a total of 5,700 guided bombs dropped this month, as reported by Ukraine's Ministry of Defence.

The CNMC has fined Repsol a total of 20.5 million for its pricing policy aimed at driving competitors out of the market during the energy crisis caused by the war in Ukraine.

The conflict in Ukraine has surpassed the duration of Russia's World War II campaign against Nazi Germany, with updates including Britain's development of ballistic missiles for Ukraine and a total blackout in the Zaporizhia region being resolved.

As of January 11, 2026, the war between Russia and Ukraine has reached a critical point, marking 1418 days since the total invasion began, a duration that symbolically aligns with the USSR's war against Nazi Germany and has significant implications for contemporary Russian identity.

Somalia's National Army has intensified its operations against al-Shabab militants with a focus on urban defense and local mobilization under the leadership of Colonel Abdikani Ali Mohamed.

The Russian economy has slowed significantly for the first time since the total invasion of Ukraine, raising questions about whether authorities will choose stagnation or attempt to regain momentum, which would require ending the war.

Gordon Sondland argues that a pragmatic approach, rather than the pursuit of total victory, may be necessary to effectively resolve the conflict in Ukraine.

A total of 211 combat clashes occurred on the battlefield in Ukraine over the past day, primarily on the Pokrovsk front.

The number of casualties from a Russian missile strike on a residential building in Kharkiv has risen, with the recovery of a woman's body and a child previously found, amid ongoing rescue operations and a total of 31 injured.

A Pentagon report details China's nuclear missile capabilities and its ability to strike the United States in the event of total war.

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian declared that Iran is in a 'total war' with the United States, Europe, and Israel, claiming that Tehran's military forces are now much stronger than during the recent conflict with Israel.

Pezeskian claims that the USA, Israel, and European nations are engaged in a total war against Iran.

The Iranian president asserts that the US, Israel, and European nations are engaged in a total war against Iran, amidst ongoing tensions following a recent military conflict.

In an interview, Ukrainian writer Myrosław Łajuk reflects on the ongoing war and the perspectives of soldiers, contrasting their realities with shifting political narratives from leaders like Trump and Putin.