January 29, 2026

Storm Kristin Hits Portugal: At Least 5 Dead, Massive Flooding and Damage

Storm Kristin swept through Portugal, killing at least five people, shutting schools, and causing power outages for 850,000. The storm uprooted trees, overturned a Ferris wheel, and blocked roads, with officials calling it an 'extreme climactic event.'

January 29, 2026

Colombia Launches Search for Missing Plane Carrying 15 Near Venezuelan Border

A Satena Beechcraft 1900 with 15 people went missing near Ocaña in northern Colombia. Search efforts involve the army and a hotline is set for relatives.

January 29, 2026

Victoria’s Otways Bushfire Risk High; Nationals MP Colin Boyce Challenges Leader

Dry conditions may reignite the destructive Otways bushfire in Victoria. Authorities urge caution as temperatures soar in the north. In politics, Nationals MP Colin Boyce challenges David Littleproud for leadership amidst Coalition tensions.

January 29, 2026

Tamil Nadu Completes Consecration of 4,044 Temples, Govt Allocates ₹425 Crore for Ancient Temple Work

Tamil Nadu marked the consecration of 75 temples on Wednesday, raising the total to 4,044 since May 2021. The government has funded ₹425 crore for restoring 352 temples over 1,000 years old.

January 29, 2026

Chennai’s ₹342.6 crore Mamallan Reservoir Project Sparks Fishermen Protests

Chennai’s new ₹342.6 crore Mamallan drinking water reservoir project aims to boost water supply by 170 MLD. But fishermen and locals oppose it, fearing threats to their livelihood and fragile ecosystems.