British and American authorities are investigating drone flights over U.S. air bases in England, prompting the deployment of British troops to prevent potential disruptions or sabotage. The situation underscores concerns about the security and operational integrity of military installations.

Romania's top security agency is investigating potential foreign interference in the first round of the presidential elections, where far-right candidate Calin Georgescu led with nearly 23% of the votes. Georgescu will face center-right candidate Elena Lasconi in a runoff. The High Council of National Defense, led by President Klaus Iohannis, is analyzing potential national security risks from state and non-state cyber actors. The Romanian National Audiovisual Council has requested the European Commission to investigate TikTok's role in the elections amid concerns of public opinion manipulation. Protests erupted in Bucharest following Georgescu's surprising victory. Georgescu has questioned NATO and EU support for Ukraine, while advocating for Western engagement with Russia. Economic pressures, including inflation, have fueled dissatisfaction with traditional parties. Georgescu's campaign has resonated with young voters and the diaspora, particularly on TikTok, with a conservative and traditionalist message.

Romania's security agency is investigating potential foreign interference in the presidential election after far-right candidate Calin Georgescu unexpectedly led the first round. Georgescu, who has expressed pro-Russian sentiments and questioned NATO's role, will face center-right candidate Elena Lasconi in a runoff. The National Audiovisual Council has called for an investigation into TikTok's influence on the election. Protests erupted in Bucharest against Georgescu, who has been criticized for his extremist views. Economic challenges, including inflation, have fueled public discontent with traditional parties. Georgescu's campaign gained traction among young and overseas voters, particularly on TikTok.

Romania's top security agency is investigating potential foreign interference in the recent presidential election, where far-right candidate Calin Georgescu unexpectedly secured nearly 23% of the vote. Georgescu's stance includes questioning Western support for Ukraine amidst its conflict with Russia. The investigation highlights concerns over external influences on Romania's political landscape.

New research indicates that the death toll from Sudan's civil war is significantly higher than previously estimated. The conflict has displaced 11 million people and led to the world's most severe hunger crisis.

Mint, the daughter of tech figures Stewart Butterfield and Caterina Fake, was found in the Tenderloin district of San Francisco after being reported missing. The area is known for high crime and drug abuse, particularly fentanyl. Mint was located in a van driven by Christopher 'Kio' Dizefalo, who has a criminal record and is now accused of kidnapping. Her parents, who are low-profile philanthropists, expressed gratitude to law enforcement and the community for their help in the rescue.

A decade after the Euromaidan protests, Ukraine's future in the European Union remains uncertain, with a decision expected at an upcoming Brussels summit. The 2013 protests were sparked by then-President Viktor Yanukovych's pivot towards Russia, leading to a revolution and subsequent Russian aggression, including the annexation of Crimea and a separatist war. Ukraine, now led by a pro-Western government, has paid a high price for its European aspirations, facing a full-scale war with Russia. European leaders will soon decide on initiating formal EU accession negotiations, a move supported by Ukraine's President Zelenskyy and European Council President Charles Michel. Analyst Olga Tokariuk emphasizes the importance of integrating Ukraine into the EU and NATO for peace in Europe.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called on leaders at the World Economic Forum in Davos to increase military aid to Ukraine, warning of the risk of Russia extending aggression to other nations. Kyiv is concerned that the war in Ukraine is losing prominence on the global stage.

Human Rights Watch's annual report describes 2023 as a difficult year marked by human rights oppression, particularly highlighting the suffering in Ukraine and Gaza. The organization criticizes selective outrage by countries, alleging war crimes by Israel in Gaza, and collective punishment by the Israel Defense Forces. It also addresses conflicts in Sudan, Myanmar's military junta's campaign against ethnic minorities, and atrocities in the Sahel region of Africa. The report condemns the persecution of women under the Taliban and accuses some countries, including India, Rwanda, and China, of targeting their citizens abroad. It praises institutions like the ICC for issuing an arrest warrant for Russian President Vladimir Putin and the Brazilian Supreme Court's decision affirming indigenous land rights.

More than 60 world leaders, along with hundreds of business executives and campaigners, will gather at the Swiss ski resort of Davos for the five-day annual meeting of the World Economic Forum. This year's agenda includes addressing some of the biggest global challenges, with a particular focus on the impact of disinformation worldwide.