Around The World Jan '30 Week 5

Suicide bomb blast at Peshawar Mosque, at least 17 killed. Netanyahu warns of punitive action, after Jerusalem's worst terrorist attack in years. Protests against police brutality in the US, after Tyre Nichols death. Trump says he can end Ukraine war in 24 hours, if made President. Emergency declared in Auckland, after flash floods kill 4. Avatar: Way of Water becomes 4th highest grossing movie of all time.

Biden says no to sending F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine. US Secy of State Blinken visits Jerusalem amid rising violence, calls for peace in West Bank. Germany pledges $200+ mn to Brazil to help save the Amazon rainforest. Hawaii drowns under 13 inches of rain. Northern most church in the world in Norway's Svalbard town, which has the last remaining coal mine in the Arctic. 'Vaquilla' festival in Spain to celebrate migration of cattle during winters.

Trump repeats 'same answer' 400 times in a fraud trial deposition. Nikki Haley planning to run US 2024 Presidency. 2 years after Military coup, US slaps more sanctions on Myanmar , UN deems govt a 'military junta'. Pope Francis lashes out at world powers for exploitation, says 'Hands off Africa'. Sweden's PM calls anti-Turkey protestors 'Useful Idiots' to those who're against Sweden. Scotland's Viking Fire festival 'Up Helly Aa'.

UK's biggest strike action by people in a decade. Call for peace goes in vain with Israel's air strike on Gaza. Australia to phase out British monarchy from currency notes. Glaciologists dig for oldest ice in Antarctica. Unseen photos of 'The Beatles' to go on display at London gallery.

EU Leaders Summit in Kyiv, Will Ukraine get EU Membership? Macron hosts Netanyahu in Paris, amidst West Bank tensions. Chinese Spy Balloon spotted over U.S. air space. Mexico celebrates 'Candlemas' festival to mark the end of Christmas season. Ukrainian Ballet dancers in exile, debut on stage in the U.S.