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Indiana Wins First College Football Title; Shark Attacks Near Sydney; Japan Eyes Lower-House Dissolution; South Korea Rally, Growth Upgrade, Political Turmoil and China-Linked Tech Leaks; UK Sees Rare Northern Lights; Iran Protest Death Toll Tops 4,000; Microsoft Promises Canada “Digital Sovereignty” Support

Indiana defeats Miami to win its first college football championship

Indiana beat Miami on Monday to claim the program’s first college football title. Quarterback Fernando Mendoza played through a bloody, physical game and overcame early inaccuracies to help secure the win.

Two shark attacks near Sydney leave two people critically injured

A surfer was bitten by a shark off Sydney on Monday evening, becoming the second person in just over 24 hours to suffer critical injuries in shark attacks near Australia’s largest city. Both victims were hospitalized in critical condition.

Indiana wins its first national championship, defeating Miami 27-21 in the College Football Playoff final

Indiana capped an undefeated season by beating Miami 27-21 in the College Football Playoff final, securing the program’s first national title. Fernando Mendoza powered in for a key touchdown as Indiana’s physical play sealed the win and a historic championship run.

Japan’s Takaichi plans to dissolve the lower house as poll shows voter unease

Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi plans to dissolve Japan’s lower house, even as a new poll shows nearly half of voters oppose holding an early election. The move comes despite her approval ratings rising.

KOSPI Rally Driven by Manufacturing and Large Caps as Small Caps Lag

South Korea’s KOSPI has continued its strong rise since the start of the year, but most of the gains have been concentrated in manufacturing stocks and large-cap companies, while small-cap shares have trailed behind.

IMF Raises South Korea’s 2026 Growth Forecast to 1.9%

The IMF increased its 2026 growth forecast for South Korea to 1.9% in its January World Economic Outlook, a 0.1 percentage point rise from its October estimate.

Lee Hye-hoon’s confirmation hearing delayed amid opposition boycott and procedural dispute

The confirmation hearing for Lee Hye-hoon, President Lee Jae-myung’s nominee for finance minister, was disrupted on Monday after the People Power Party boycotted the session, triggering a procedural clash that stalled proceedings.

Technology Leak Cases Rise 40% in South Korea, With Most Overseas Cases Linked to China

South Korean police said technology leak cases rose 40% last year, leading to 378 arrests. They added that more than half of the incidents involving overseas leaks were linked to China.

South Korea’s Democratic Party Begins Processing Rep. Kim Byung-ki’s Resignation After Expulsion Vote

South Korea’s Democratic Party has started processing Rep. Kim Byung-ki’s resignation letter after the party’s ethics body voted to expel him.

Northern Lights Visible as Far South as Cornwall in Rare UK Display

The Northern Lights were spotted across the UK, reaching as far south as Cornwall, after an extreme geomagnetic storm sent green and pink aurora flares from Land’s End to John O’Groats. The Met Office said a fast-moving coronal mass ejection drove the event, with peak activity around 2am and possible further viewing on Tuesday night. Many shared sightings online, though in some areas the aurora was easier to capture with long-exposure photos or smartphone night modes, and observers were advised to find dark skies and dress for cold temperatures.

Rights Group Says Iran Protest Death Toll Has Surpassed 4,000

A human rights group monitoring Iran’s nationwide protests reports that the death toll has now exceeded 4,000. Activist News Agency said Monday it has confirmed 4,029 fatalities, with more than 9,000 additional deaths under review, marking a rise of several hundred since Saturday.

Microsoft pledges investment and support for Canada’s digital sovereignty, raising questions about delivery

Microsoft says it will invest more than $7.5 billion over the next two years to build new digital and AI infrastructure in Canada, pairing the plan with a promise to “stand up to defend” Canadian digital sovereignty—an increasingly contested term in the country’s tech and AI policy debates.

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