Disasters and accidents

Ten people are killed and six others are missing after an accident at a coal mine in Pingdingshan, Henan, China. (Reuters)

• https://www.reuters.com/world/china/china-coal-mine-accident-kills-least-10-prompts-safety-checks-2024-01-13/

Law and crime

Former President of Suriname Dési Bouterse is reported missing by the authorities after failing to turn himself in to prison. (The Guardian)

• https://www.theguardian.com/world/2024/jan/12/suriname-dictator-desi-bouterse-missing-prison