A months-long joint investigation by CNN and investigative newsroom Lighthouse Reports has examined the actions of the SAF and traced what happened as its troops recaptured the strategic city of Wad Madani and surrounding areas in Jazira state at the beginning of the year. https://cnn.it/4j6ToNF | CNN International

Three Turkish-owned ships were damaged in Russian attacks on ports in the Odesa region on Friday, according to Ukraine’s navy spokesperson. Video obtained and geolocated by CNN shows a Turkish ship bursting into flames near the Ukrainian city of Odesa, moments after a Russian drone was seen flying over the port. | CNN International

President Donald Trump laid out a list of ambitious goals for his administration in 2026 and repeated many false claims, including that there has been “$18 trillion” in investment in the US during his second presidency, during an address to the nation. Read more: https://cnn.it/3MB2iqx | CNN International

Ahmed Al Ahmed, who tackled one of the Bondi shooters, was presented with a check for $2.5 million Australian dollars, which is equivalent to $1.65 million US dollars. The money was donated by supporters from all over the world and presented by YouTuber Zachery Dereniowski after the video of his heroic actions went viral. Read more: https://cnn.it/44CCa4J | CNN International