Armed conflicts and attacks

The United Nations Security Council adopts a resolution condemning Houthi attacks on merchant ships in the Red Sea. (The Washington Post)

• https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2024/01/09/un-yemen-houthis-shipping-red-sea-resolution-attacks/8972606a-af71-11ee-9a32-5c9e6aa28b3b_story.html

Law and crime

Riots occur in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea, following a strike by police over a reduction in their pay. Ten people are killed and 13 others are seriously injured as a result of the riots. (RNZ) (The National)

• https://www.rnz.co.nz/international/pacific-news/506478/at-least-10-dead-after-looting-fires-on-port-moresby-s-darkest-day
• https://www.thenational.com.pg/moresby-burns/

Politics and elections

Former Governor of New Jersey Chris Christie withdraws from the 2024 Republican Party presidential primaries. (NBC News)

• https://www.nbcnews.com/news/amp/rcna127993

Sports

The 2024 European Men's Handball Championship begins in Germany. (The Local)

• https://www.thelocal.se/20240110/how-can-i-watch-the-european-mens-handball-championship-in-sweden

Sports

The 2024 UEC European Track Championships begins in the Netherlands. (The Irish Times)

• https://www.irishtimes.com/sport/2024/01/07/three-sporting-events-to-watch-this-week-your-handy-guide-to-sport-on-television/