Law and crime

Thailand becomes the 38th country and the first in Southeast Asia to legalize same-sex marriage. (Reuters)

• https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/thailands-same-sex-marriage-law-2025-01-23/

Politics and elections

Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael form a coalition government with the backing of several independent TDs. Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin is elected as Taoiseach, with Fine Gael leader Simon Harris as Tánaiste. (Politico)

• https://www.politico.eu/article/dublin-detente-micheal-martin-elected-prime-minister-after-opposition-showdown/

Sports

In tennis, John Peers and Olivia Gadecki, both from Australia, defeats Kimberly Birrell and John-Patrick Smith 3-6, 6-4, 10-6, in the mixed doubles final to win their first Australian Open title. (The Guardian)

• https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2025/jan/24/local-heroes-olivia-gadecki-and-john-peers-clinch-australian-open-mixed-doubles-title