
North Korea's leader says he will totally annihilate the US and South Korea

The leader of North Korea, Kim Jong Un, said that his army will have to "totally annihilate" South Korea and the US, if provoked. He promised to strengthen the nation's defenses for a US-led confrontation.
North Korea remains an isolated country and has increased troop training for fear of a joint attack between the US and North Korea. Kim has tested many weapons and is expected to increase the number of tests as tensions rise.
The Supreme Court in the USA says to be careful with the use of Artificial Intelligence

According to John Roberts, the president of the Supreme Court, there should be a restraint from law enforcement structures regarding the use of Artificial Intelligence, but speaking neither for nor against it.
John said that the technology in question has great potential to help courts resolve many cases more quickly and without much expense, but he also highlighted privacy concerns.
The Queen of Denmark announces her abdication

Margrethe II, Queen of Denmark, has suddenly announced her abdication in her New Year's speech, handing over to her eldest son, Frederik.
She will step down on January 14, exactly 52 years since she ascended the throne in 1972.
The Olympic cyclist dies at the age of 32

Melissa Hoskins, the Olympic cyclist and former world champion, died at the age of 32 after her husband ran her over with a car. Her husband, Rohan Dennis, is also a world time trial champion and Tour de France winner.
He was arrested for her death, being charged with "death by dangerous driving" and "driving without due care".