WASHINGTON, Jan. 12 -- Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced at a press conference at Parliament House in Canberra that Australia will hold a National Day of Mourning on Thursday, Jan. 22, themed "Light will Win - a Gathering of Unity and Remembrance," with flags flown at half-mast on Commonwealth buildings nationwide. Albanese said the event follows a request from Rabbi Ulman, spiritual leader of the Chabad community in Bondi, and discussions with the New South Wales Premier. H more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 13 -- The Center for European Policy Analysis posted the following commentary on Jan. 12, 2026: * * * What a Wonderful World: Subzero Ukraine Edition When you live in Ukraine, you learn that the weather forecast is not just about weather. By Lera Burlakova One evening this winter, we saw the numbers drop: -18C (zero F) overnight. That was all we needed to know. Cold does not arrive alone here. When the temperature falls that sharply, something else usually comes first. The  more PR

NEW YORK, Jan. 13 -- The City University of New York Graduate School of Journalism issued the following news: * * * 23 News Leaders Chosen for AI Journalism Lab: Leaders Cohort The AI Journalism Labs at the Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism at CUNY, supported by Microsoft, is pleased to introduce the next cohort of the program -- the AI Journalism Lab: Leaders. This group of 23 journalists, strategists, executives and entrepreneurs from around the world will explore what effective l more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 13 -- The Jamestown Foundation posted the following commentary on Jan. 12, 2026, in its Eurasia Daily Monitor: * * * Kremlin Pushing Karelia to Become Anti-European Outpost By Vadim Shtepa Executive Summary: * Russia's Republic of Karelia historically thrived on deep cultural and economic ties with Finland and Europe, but Putin-era isolationism has severed cross-border cooperation, triggering economic crisis, emigration, and the decline of Karelia's distinct Finno-Ugric cul more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 13 -- Accuracy in Media issued the following news: * * * Ohio school administrator claims parents are 'jerks' over transgender sports A school administrator in Ohio got candid about the transgender sports controversy, claiming, "It's the parents that are jerks." Fremont City Schools Assistant to Human Resources Amy Purney told Accuracy in Media's investigative journalist that "The kids are pretty accepting" of transgender students in girls' sports. When AIM's undercover jou more PR

SYDNEY, Australia, Jan. 13 -- The Sydney Opera House issued the following news release: * * * All About Women 2026 program announced Full program of powerhouse speakers announced for fourteenth annual festival * Incisive conversations, fearless debates and pop-culture driven commentary will take over the Sydney Opera House at All About Women 2026, with the full festival program announced today. Marisa Meltzer, Yumi Stynes and Chante Joseph will appear alongside more than 30 other writers,  more PR