This is 6 minutes, the seriously international daily newscast. It’s Thursday, January 30: let Jacob Shropshire and Emma Albright guide you through the news! Today: 
- Ahmed al-Sharaa is declared transition president of Syria, consolidating his power
- The search is underway near Washington after a passenger plane collides with an army helicopter
- And our daily quiz question comes to us from a courtroom in New Zealand
That, and much more, in today&#39;s 6 Minutes.

6 Minutes by Worldcrunch - January 31, 2025

6 Minutes by Worldcrunch is a short, daily newscast that brings you on a sharp tour du monde of what’s being reported across the world’s press. Each weekday, we cover front pages from around the world, analyze local coverage of major events, and share insights from top international news sources. All in just six minutes.

Founded in 2011, Worldcrunch is a pioneering global news outlet that brings the world’s best reporting into English. We deliver a truly international view on the stories that matter by working with the best news outlets, then translating and adapting the stories that matter.