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The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has delayed its Oscar nominations announcement by 48 hours due to the deadly wildfires devastating Los Angeles. Originally scheduled for January 17, the announcement will now take place on January 19, the BBC reports.

Elon Musk’s recent comments targeting U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer and other British officials have raised concerns about potential strains in U.S.-U.K. relations. Musk, a billionaire tech mogul and close adviser to President-elect Donald Trump, accused Starmer of complicity in mishandling decades-old child grooming gang scandals during his tenure as the U.K.’s director of public prosecutions.

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz lost a vote of confidence in parliament, leading to preparations for an early election in February.

PinkNews, the world’s largest LGBTQI+ news website, faces serious allegations of sexual misconduct, bullying, and workplace harassment. Founders Benjamin Cohen and Anthony James, who is also a director, have been accused by former employees of inappropriate behavior, particularly towards younger male staff. The accusations span a seven-year period from 2017 to 2024.

Elon Musk is reportedly considering giving Nigel Farage's Reform UK Party up to $100 million, according to The Telegraph.

A driver struck seven pedestrians, including a baby, at a Christmas market in Chipping Sodbury, near Bristol, leaving five adults and two children injured. The incident, which authorities believe was an accident, involved an elderly driver thought to be in his 80s.

Drones were spotted over three military air bases in the United Kingdom that are used by U.S. forces.

Denmark plans to implement the world's first tax on agricultural emissions, including those from livestock.

U.S. stock markets saw significant gains following Donald Trump becoming the President-elect.

Walter Rosenkranz was elected speaker of Austria's parliament, the first member of the Freedom Party to gain the role.