2025 was third hottest year on record: EU, US experts

The planet logged its third hottest year on record in 2025, extending a run of unprecedented heat, with no relief expected in 2026, US researchers and EU climate monitors said Wednesday.

Democrats confront an ICE dilemma: To rein it in, they have to fund it

It's not clear a Homeland Security funding bill can get done, but furious negotiations are underway.

Scientist wins 'Environment Nobel' for shedding light on hidden fungal networks

Beneath the surface of forests, grasslands and farms across the world, vast fungal webs form underground trading systems to exchange nutrients with plant roots, acting as critical climate regulators as they draw down 13 billion tons of carbon annually.

At least 28 killed after crane collapses on train in Thailand

Sixty-four people were left injured, including a one-year-old and an 85-year-old.

China’s J-20 upgrades to anchor networked air war over Taiwan

China’s decision to upgrade the J-20 with advanced radar, engines and AI signals a shift from platform competition to system-level air warfare as it prepares for a Taiwan contingency. This month, the South China Morning Post (SCMP) reported that China plans to upgrade its J-20

With this record wind power auction, we’ve proved the rightwing doubters wrong | Ed Miliband

The only way that Britain’s energy bills can come down is if we are no longer reliant on fossil fuels. Today marks a big step towards that goal Offshore windfarm contracts to fuel 12m homes in Great Britain after record auction In the 18 months since I became energy secretary,

A Chinese path to peace on the Korean Peninsula

South Korea and China have designated each other as their first summit counterparts of 2026. Media outlets in both countries have interpreted the meeting as a foregone conclusion that the decade-long chill in bilateral relations is nearing its end. Amid escalating tensions

EU crackdown on ‘forever chemicals’ in drinking water not 'robust' enough to prevent contamination

Experts warn that the EU's new rules on 'forever chemicals' do not go far enough to protect Europeans from drinking 'poison'.

Economic confrontation biggest threat to global stability in 2026, World Economic Forum report says

Geoeconomic confrontation — ranging from sanctions to tariffs — is the top threat, found the World Economic Forum (WEF)'s Global Risks Report on the eve of its annual meeting gathering the world's business and political elites, set to take place in Davos next week.

Vienna battles deep freeze as Danube ice threatens shipping

Austria faced overnight disruption into Tuesday morning as black ice continued to refreeze roads and pavements, while icebreaking operations protected cruise ships on the Danube.

Madison Beer Showcases Lovelorn Anthem ‘Bad Enough’ on ‘Fallon’

The singer's third full-length album, Locket , will be released on Jan. 16

Death toll from Iran approaches 2,600, rights group reports

By Nayera Abdallah and Maayan Lubell DUBAI/JERUSALEM, Jan 14 (Reuters) - The death toll from unrest in Iran climbed to almost 2,600, a rights group said on Wednesday, as Tehran stepped up diplomatic contacts with U.S.-allies in the region over a crisis that has drawn threats of

When Pianist Maria João Pires Prepared to Perform the Wrong Mozart Concerto, Then Recovered Miraculously

Imagine, if you will, taking a seat at the piano before a full house of 2,000 music lovers ready to hear Mozart’s Piano Concerto No. 20 in D minor — and, more importantly, on stage with an orchestra and conductor more than ready to play it. That would be difficult enough, but

“Riders on the Storm” Performed by John Densmore, Robby Krieger and 20+ Musicians Around the World

Formed in 1965, the Doors burned hot until Jim Morrison died in 1971, and the band finally broke up in 1973. The group left behind more than a few fine songs—“Light My Fire,” “Break On Through (To the Other Side),” “L.A. Woman,” and “Roadhouse Blues,” to name a few. Above, the

‘Adolescence’ and ‘A Thousand Blows’ Duo Stephen Graham and Hannah Walters Sign Disney+ First-Look Deal (EXCLUSIVE)

Disney+ has signed a first-look deal out of the U.K. with Matriarch Productions, the company behind “Adolescence” and “A Thousand Blows” founded by award-winning acting and producing husband-and-wife duo Stephen Graham and Hannah Walters. The two-year deal will span both

No more buildings casting shadows on Rio beaches

Rio de Janeiro Mayor Eduardo Paes signed this week a new law prohibiting the construction of any building that casts shadows on the city’s sand or boardwalks, a measure unanimously approved by the City Council last month.

UK and EU tree planting pledges face reality check as scientists warn the climate window is closing

The UK and EU both have ambitious targets for planting new trees to help meet climate targets. But how much progress has actually been made?

Farmers leave Paris but tensions rise in Toulouse over EU-Mercosur trade deal

Farmers from FNSEA and Jeunes Agriculteurs unions left Paris after protesting rising costs. Tractors entered Toulouse, defying a local ban, under police watch.

South Korea vows legal action over drone incursion into North

Seoul has denied any involvement in the recent incursion but has left open the possibility that civilians may have flown the drone, a position reiterated by its national security adviser.

Iran vows fast trials over protests after Trump threat

Iran on Wednesday vowed fast-track trials for people arrested over a massive wave of protests, after US President Donald Trump threatened "very strong action" if the Islamic republic goes ahead with hangings. International outrage has built over a crackdown on the

Spectacular stage show is a stomping success and it's heading to Belgium

You would not, at first, think that making a lot of noise by banging rubbish bins could be a form of entertainment. But it is rather amazing how much energy and sheer enjoyment can be gleaned from everyday items such as match boxes, brooms and, yes, garbage cans. A particularly

Who has dethroned Scarlett Johansson as highest grossing actress of all time?

Zoe Saldaña has surpassed Scarlett Johansson at the box office, with the latest instalment of the Avatar franchise, 'Avatar: Fire And Ash', hitting $1.23bn at the global box office this week.

Cambodia to keep up crackdown on scam centres after arrest of alleged mastermind

Alleged scam centre kingpin Chen Zhi's arrest and extradition to China reflect the "firm commitment of Cambodia to combat the crime," said Cambodian Foreign Minister Prak Sokhonn.

Japan regulator to pause review of Chubu Electric nuclear plant, seeks report

It set a March 31 deadline for the utility to provide findings on the cause of misconduct.

AI changing the face, surging the profits of crypto scams

In 2025, cryptocurrency scams received at least US$14 billion on-chain, a significant increase from the $9.9 billion we first reported in 2024, which reached $12 billion at our recalculation as of this writing – a number that was broadly in line with our projected $12.4 billion

New method allows scientists to 3D-print structures within cells

Researchers have developed a way to 3D print custom micrometer-sized structures directly into the interior of living cells.

How news language and social networks affect the spread of immigration attitudes

A study in Economic Inquiry reveals how changes in immigration attitudes in an area spread to other localities and highlights the role of media language and social networks in shaping political attitudes.

MISSOC releases new update of its database on national social protection systems

MISSOC has released its latest update (as of July 2025) of the information on social protection systems in all EU countries, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland. MISSOC, the Mutual Information System on Social Protection, is an indispensable online information

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Taylor Swift Donates ‘Generous Gift’ to Brad Paisley’s Non-Profit Organization the Store

The pop star's many year-end contributions, which have so far included Feeding America and MusiCares, are still being announced

Jamming to the same beat: Japan, S. Korea leaders signal unity amid shared challenges

The two countries’ shared economic and security concerns necessitate both leaders putting national interests first.

No power or water and -19C: Kyiv seeks relief from Russian strikes and cold

Residents of Ukraine's capital talk about their difficulties keeping warm and enduring power outages, as Russian attacks deepen the energy crisis.

Eurovision winner Conchita Wurst announces withdrawal from all things Eurovision

Conchita Wurst was expected to play a key role at the forthcoming Eurovision Song Contest in Vienna in May. While the decision is rooted in personal and creative evolution, the withdrawl comes amid growing boycott for the 2026 event.

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Prime Minister Takaichi and President Lee share drum session in Tokyo

Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and South Korea’s President Lee Jae Myung surprised everyone by playing drums to K-pop hits after formal talks in Tokyo.

George Vassiliou, 'eternal optimist' president who led Cyprus into the EU, dies at 94

By Michele Kambas NICOSIA, Jan 14 (Reuters) - Former Cyprus President George Vassiliou, who died on Wednesday aged 94, once risked arrest in Cold War Hungary smuggling a banned political manifesto past the Iron Curtain. In 1956, as Soviet tanks crushed a popular uprising in

Newsletter: Metsola predicts Iranian regime collapse; US to host Danish, Greenlandic officials

Also in this newsletter: Trump's Greenland annexation threats loom large as NATO's North Atlantic Council meets, and former EU trade boss Pascal Lamy warns that delaying approval of EU-US trade deal could jeopardise Trump's support for Ukraine.

Radioactive zinc shipment stranded for months now in ‘safe’ location in Philippines

Indonesian authorities “re-exported” the 23 containers after discovering traces of radioactive Caesium-137.

EU launches new platform to collect harmonised data on recreational fishing

The European Union has launched RecFishing, an innovative digital solution to simplify and streamline the collection of data on recreational fishing catches across all EU marine areas. This initiative will help increasing our collective understanding of fishing activities and

UK secures record supply of offshore wind projects

The government needs to significantly boost its capacity of offshore wind projects if it is to meet its clean power targets.

Offshore windfarm contracts to fuel 12m homes in Great Britain after record auction

Subsidies guaranteeing price for each unit of clean electricity generated given to 12 renewables projects Ed Miliband: With this record wind power auction, we’ve proved the rightwing doubters wrong Business live – latest updates A make-or-break auction for the UK government’s

Watch Raphael Saadiq, Miles Caton, Ludwig Göransson Perform ‘Sinners’ Track ‘I Lied to You’

Göransson co-wrote the blues-inspired song with director, Ryan Coogler, for Caton to perform in the film

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Man arrested over son’s death in washing machine in Japan

Police believe the boy was in the washing machine for around 20 minutes.

Exclusive: EU Parliament boss calls for swift action against Iranian regime 'on its last legs'

In an interview with Euronews' flagship show Europe Today, European Parliament President Metsola said the EU should not wait for Trump to take swift actions against the Iranian regime - from sanctions to designating the Revolutionary Guard as terrorists. "The regime is on its

China announces record $1tn trade surplus despite Trump tariffs

Beijing reported the largest-ever trade surplus at $1.19tn as China diversified its trade.

French foreign minister: Iran crackdown could be most violent in its contemporary history

PARIS, Jan 14 (Reuters) - France suspects that Iran's crackdown on demonstrations across the country is the most violent in the country's contemporary history, French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot said on Wednesday. "What we suspect is that this is the most violent

What is the EU doing to defend its borders?

Europe is shifting into defence mode. EU leaders say the threat is real and growing. As Brussels pours billions into defence, is Europe preparing fast enough for the threats it says are coming?