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Tesla sales have declined for the second consecutive year, with Chinese rival BYD surpassing it as the world’s largest electric vehicle maker. Source link

The US Attorney for the Western District of North Carolina claims the 18-year-old suspect had planned to attack a grocery store and fast food restaurant in his hometown.  Source link

The prevalence of sparklers at a Swiss ski resort bar where dozens of people died in a fire this week has been branded “irresponsible”, as authorities probe potential compliance issues there. Source link

Ukraine’s president has named Kyrylo Budanov, a legendary intelligence leader in the country, as the new head of his presidential office. Source link

The North Korean leader’s daughter, reportedly named Kim Ju Ae, has been making increasingly prominent appearances in state media, fuelling speculation she may be in line to be the country’s fourth-generation leader. Source link

President Donald Trump says the United States is “locked and loaded” to respond if Iran kills protesters, prompting Tehran to warn that intervention would destabilise the region. Source link

US President Donald Trump says he regrets undergoing advanced imagery on his heart and abdomen because of the “ammunition” it handed his critics, but has once more defended his “perfect” health.  Source link

As the resort town of Crans-Montana reels from the news of a tragic fire at a New Year’s Eve party, a witness recalls hearing screams and seeing people covered in blood in the aftermath of the bar blaze.  Source link

Beijing’s new measures are aimed at trying to rein in an Australian surge and manage local growth, rather than a direct target on Australia. Source link

New York’s new mayor, Zohran Mamdani, has vowed not to water down his ambitious agenda during an impassioned inauguration address outside City Hall. But is his vision achievable? Source link