Polls open in Belarus – with Alexander Lukashenko set to extend 30-year presidential rule | World News | Sky News

Israel and Hamas complete second swap of captives, prisoners | Israel-Palestine conflict | Al Jazeera

Elon Musk makes surprise appearance during Germany’s AfD election campaign event | The Independent

South Korea’s Yoon Suk Yeol charged with insurrection over martial law attempt – BBC News

Trump says he wants to ‘clean out’ Gaza as he restarts policy to give Israel new bombs | The Independent

As Los Angeles burns, Trump and California governor lock horns over aid | California wildfires | The Guardian

Davos elite nod along as Trump delivers ultimatum – BBC News

Tens of thousands protest across Slovakia against PM Robert Fico’s stance on Russia | Euronews

US issues pause on foreign aid, leaked memo says – BBC News

Trump’s controversial Pentagon pick Pete Hegseth confirmed by Senate | Trump administration | The Guardian