Simple English News Daily Wednesday 14th January 2026. Iran protests. Malaysia suing Grok. Korea Yoon penalty. India deadly elephant. Spain Sweden drugs...
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Jan 13, 2026 Iran is facing mass protests and internet blackouts amid fluctuating death tolls. Malaysia is taking legal action against Grok for creating sexual deepfakes, with the UK instituting a similar law. South Korea's former president Yoon is facing a push for the death penalty for insurrection. In India, a rogue elephant is causing havoc, while Greenland and Denmark reject U.S. ownership claims. In Europe, Spain and Sweden see massive cocaine seizures, and Mexico dismisses U.S. military intervention against cartels.
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Wide Discrepancy In Iran Death Estimates
- Iran's protest death toll estimates vary widely from 2,000 to 12,000, showing severe uncertainty in reporting.
- The internet blackout and international reactions amplify the crisis and complicate verification.
Deepfake Harms Trigger International Action
- Malaysia and Indonesia temporarily blocked the Grok AI tool after it made sexualised images, including of children.
- The UK is bringing in a law this week to make creating or sharing sexual deepfakes without consent illegal.
Death Penalty Sought For Former President
- South Korea's special prosecutor seeks the death penalty for former president Yoon over a martial law claim.
- Executions haven't occurred in almost 30 years despite the death penalty remaining on the books.