World Report January 14: Wednesday's top stories in 10 minutes
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Jan 14, 2026 Saab proposes selling Canada 72 Gripen fighter jets and surveillance aircraft, promising thousands of jobs. In Iran, Human Rights Activists expose forced confessions and mass arrests amid protests. Climate groups reveal 2025 as one of the hottest years recorded, despite cooling influences. UNICEF reports over 100 child fatalities in Gaza since the ceasefire. A crane crash in Thailand tragically kills several individuals after derailing a passenger train. President Trump warns of consequences if the Supreme Court rejects his tariffs.
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Saab's Large Order Tied To Canadian Jobs
- Saab says Canada must order 72 Gripen fighters and six GlobalEye surveillance planes to secure 12,600 jobs in Canada.
- Experts warn a mixed fleet could complicate integration while Canada still transitions to F-35s.
High Death Toll And Forced Confessions In Iran
- Human Rights Activists reports over 2,500 killed and 16,000 arrested in Iran's unrest, with many forced confessions documented.
- The group says coerced confessions are used in show trials that lead to death sentences.
2025 Among The Warmest Years Despite La Niña
- Multiple climate services rank 2025 as the third-warmest year despite La Niña's cooling effect.
- Scientists warn La Niña's expected end could make 2026 even hotter worldwide.