Headlines Jan 17th 2025

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Here's a point summary of world headlines as of January 17, 2025, organized by category:

Politics:
• Donald Trump is set to be inaugurated as the 47th President of the United States on January 20th, following a campaign marked by controversial promises like pardoning January 6 Capitol riot prisoners and border policies. Security measures are heightened due to past threats.
• Biden Warns Us Dark Money Is Dangerous – After Awarding the Medal of Freedom to Dark Money Master George Soros
• Trump Releases List of People Blacklisted From His Administration – Says They're “Suffering From TDS”
• Lee Zeldin Outlines How He Will Restore America’s Energy Dominance as EPA Administrator
• Majority Of Dems Vote Against Bill To Deport Illegal Aliens Who Commit Sex Crimes
• California Wildfires Are Less Than 50% Contained

• The U.S. House voted to sanction the International Criminal Court over arrest warrants for Israeli leaders.

• In South Korea, there's been a tense standoff involving President Yoon Suk Yeol, leading to his impeachment and a significant political event at the Corruption Investigation Office for High-ranking Officials.

• Pakistan's Prime Minister Sharif reacts to a tragic migrant boat incident near Morocco, where over 40 Pakistanis were among the dead.

• The U.S. Supreme Court denied Trump's request to halt sentencing in a hush money case.

Health:
• The Princess of Wales announced her cancer is in remission after treatment.

• WHO prequalified a diagnostic test for safer administration of P. vivax malaria treatments.

• Measles outbreaks are occurring worldwide due to inadequate vaccination coverage, with the U.S. reporting 16 outbreaks in 2024.

• Pertussis cases have significantly increased in 2024, indicating a public health challenge.

• The Lancet suggests the Gaza death toll might be 40% higher than official estimates, highlighting a dire health situation.

Sport:
• Real Madrid is gearing up to play against Celta Vigo in the Copa del Rey, with fans discussing the lineup and strategy.
• The Los Angeles wildfires have claimed at least 10 lives, affecting sports events and local infrastructure.

• The Australian Open sees players like Swiatek and Raducanu advancing to Round 3.

Environment:
• Historic wildfires in Los Angeles have led to significant loss of life and property, with the largest blazes still uncontained. 2024 was confirmed as the hottest year on record, exacerbating wildfire conditions.

• Climate change continues to be a critical issue, with the U.S. President linking the L.A. wildfires directly to the climate crisis.

This summary captures the essence of current global events across these four categories, based on available data from recent news sources.