A tale of two villages: Cambodians lament Thailand's border gains
Thai forces took control of several patches of disputed land along the Thai-Cambodian border during fighting last year, which could amount to several square kilometres in total.
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One person dead from Nipah virus in Bangladesh, says WHO
The patient had a history of consuming raw date palm sap, which can be contaminated by infected bats.
Ludwig Göransson and EJAE Lead Society of Composers and Lyricists Awards Winners
“Sinners” composer Ludwig Göransson and “KPop Demon Hunters” singer and songwriter EJAE led the winners at the 7th annual Society of Composers and Lyricists awards. Göransson took home two SCL Awards for his “Sinners” score and the original song “I Lied to You,” co-written with
EU needs political adults, not feckless children, in Trump era
When Brussels convinced itself that regulation could substitute for power and values for capacity, leverage migrated elsewhere. Europe rendered its own vulnerabilities exploitable; Washington and Beijing simply did not hesitate to use them. Sermons multiplied as factories
Bermuda snail thought to be extinct now thrives after a decade’s effort
Special pods at Chester zoo helped conservationists breed and release more than 100,000 greater Bermuda snails A button-sized snail once feared extinct in its Bermudian home is thriving again after conservationists bred and released more than 100,000 of the molluscs. The
The world has pledged to triple climate financing for poorer countries. Is the UK about to U-turn?
The UK government tells Euronews Green it is “modernising” its approach to international climate financing – but declined to comment on alleged cuts.
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Ayahuasca retreats are booming in Spain, one of the only European countries with a legal loophole
Ayahuasca has boomed in popularity as a wellness practice in recent years.
Harman Baweja, Arati Kadav Reunite for New Project After ‘Mrs.’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Producer Harman Baweja and director Arati Kadav are teaming up for a new film, marking their second collaboration following last year’s critically acclaimed drama “Mrs.” The duo unveiled their reunion timed to coincide with the one-year anniversary of “Mrs.,” the Sanya
No reports, no records: China’s nickel black hole in Indonesia
Indonesia’s investment authority recently informed Parliament that PT Indonesia Tsingshan Stainless Steel, a Chinese major nickel smelter in Central Sulawesi, has never submitted its mandatory Investment Activity Report. The disclosure emerged during a 2025 review of smelter
US plans meeting for Gaza 'Board of Peace' in Washington on Feb 19, Axios reports
By Kanishka Singh WASHINGTON, Feb 6 (Reuters) - The White House is planning the first leaders meeting for President Donald Trump's so-called "Board of Peace" in relation to Gaza on February 19, Axios reported on Friday, citing a U.S. official and diplomats from four countries
China's central bank buys gold for 15th consecutive month
Gold, long seen as a safe-haven asset to hedge against political and economic risks, saw a wild run in a speculative buying spree in January that took it to a record near US$5,600 per ounce.
Schumer calls Trump claim that Dem leader suggested renaming Penn Station after him an 'absolute lie'
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) on Friday said it is an "absolute lie" that he suggested renaming Penn Station after President Trump, a claim that the president made earlier in the day. "Absolute lie. He knows it. Everyone knows it," Schumer said in a post on the
Australia isn’t remotely ready for a US-Iran war
As the United States weighs fresh strikes on Iran, the prospect of a wider regional conflict is once again coming into focus. For many of Washington’s allies, the question is no longer whether escalation is possible, but how they would respond if it spiralled into all-out war.
Police identify suspect in disappearance of Australian boy
Four-year-old Gus Lamont was reported missing in late September 2025.
With international law at a 'breaking point', a tiny country goes after Myanmar's junta on its own
Just four months ago, Timor-Leste formally became a member of the Association of Southeast Asian States (ASEAN). This week, the tiny country took an unprecedented step: its judicial authorities appointed a prosecutor to examine the Myanmar military's responsibility for war
Takaichi win expected as Japan campaign enters final, snowy day
The sixteen-day general election campaign enters its final day of campaigning with the country in the throes of heavy snowfall and plunging temperatures. The Japanese Meteorological Agency predicts that heavy snowfall will peak on election day, with an uncertain impact on
South Korean crypto firm accidentally sends US$44 billion in bitcoins to users
Bithumb had planned to distribute small cash rewards of 2,000 Korean won (US$1.37) to each user as part of a promotional event, but winners received at least 2,000 bitcoins each instead.
Harris accuses White House of cover-up in blaming Obamas video on staffer
Former Vice President Kamala Harris on Friday accused the White House and President Trump of a cover-up for blaming a staffer for posting a since-deleted video depicting former President Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama as apes. "No one believes this cover up from the
‘Spartacus’ Creator on Killing [SPOILER] in the ‘House of Ashur’ Finale and His Advice for the ‘Buffy’ Reboot: ‘Swing for the Fences’
SPOILER ALERT: This story contains spoilers from the Season 1 finale of “Spartacus: House of Ashur,” now available on Starz. Steven S. DeKnight has helped create several cinematic universes over the years. He wrote on “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” and the spinoff “Angel” in the
Malaysia to implement toll discounts, price caps to ease costs during CNY period
A total of 16 items will be placed under price control.
WHO says one person dead from Nipah virus in Bangladesh
The patient developed symptoms consistent with Nipah virus on Jan 21 and died a week later.
Trump says 'of course' he condemns racist post about Obamas, declines to apologize
President Trump on Friday said he "of course" condemns a since-deleted racist video posted on his social media account depicting former President Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama as apes, but declined to apologize for the post. Trump told reporters on Air Force One
Fewer women in Japan plan to give Valentine’s chocolate as inflation bites
Women in the country traditionally give a box of chocolates to men.
Digital native teens given chance to spot fake news in Japan election
Japan lowered the voting age to 18 from 20 in 2016.
Can the US help Iran? What Iranians say - inside and outside the country
Some desperate Iranians want US intervention, but others worry that it would not achieve the peace protesters ultimately want.
Michael Bay Fires Off $1.5 Million Lawsuit, Claims Cadillac F1 Super Bowl Commercial Stole His Ideas
“They planned all along to rip him off," the new lawsuit from the director of The Rock , Pearl Harbor , and Armageddon reads
Federal judge allows Gateway Project funding to resume
A federal judge has granted the New York Attorney General's Office's motion for a temporary restraining order to prohibit the shutdown of the Gateway Tunnel project.
Trump after 'very good' talks: Iran 'badly' wants deal, next round set for next week
After the first round of talks in Oman, Trump issued sanctions and tariffs relating to Iran's trade and exports, and said the deployed fleets heading to Iran 'have to get in position,' but that the U.S 'is in no rush'
What we still don't know about the disappearance of Savannah Guthrie's mother
The BBC's Regan Morris is in Tucson, Arizona, where 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie disappeared from her home almost one week ago.
Trump deletes racist Obama video after backlash, including from Republicans
U.S. President Donald Trump removed a Truth Social video that depicted former President Barack Obama and former First Lady Michelle Obama with their faces superimposed on primate bodies, after a wave of criticism that included condemnation from some Republicans.
Fuel crunch halts Havana buses, squeezes hospitals and deepens Cuba’s power cuts
Cuba’s fuel shortage is rippling through daily life, with Havana’s urban bus network largely shut down, hospitals preparing to scale back non-urgent services, and longer planned blackouts announced in some areas—while social-media reports pointed to pots-and-pans protests in
Fred Smith, Bassist for Television, Dead at 77
The musician was the original bassist for Blondie before joining Television
Venezuelan opposition flags “serious omissions” in amnesty bill, demands full release
Venezuela’s main opposition coalition, the Democratic Unitary Platform (PUD), on Friday challenged what it called “serious omissions” in a proposed amnesty law promoted by acting President Delcy Rodríguez and approved in a first debate by the chavista-controlled National
FBI reviewing new message tied to Nancy Guthrie's apparent abduction
Tucson TV station KOLD said on Friday it received a new message, via email, tied to the Guthrie case. The station said it couldn’t disclose its contents.
Trump signs executive order threatening tariffs for countries trading with Iran
The order did not specify the rate that could be imposed, but used 25% as an example.
Television Bassist Fred Smith Dead At 77
Fred Smith, bassist for the truly influential New York City band Television, passed away on Thursday (Feb. 5). Smith's former bandmate Jimmy Rip broke the news today on Instagram. Smith (far right in the photo above) was 77. The post Television Bassist Fred Smith Dead At 77
Polarstern heads to the Weddell Sea to probe Antarctica's sharp sea ice drop
With the departure of the research vessel Polarstern from Punta Arenas (Chile) scheduled for this weekend, the "Summer Weddell Sea Outflow Study" (SWOS) international expedition will commence. Up to early April, a multidisciplinary international research team will investigate
Watch Super Bowl LX's best commercials and movie trailers
From new looks at Scream 7 and the Super Mario Galaxy Movie to Sabrina Carpenter's Pringles commercial, watch them all here.
Trump sets 25% “secondary” tariff to squeeze trade with Iran
U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order authorizing an additional 25% tariff on imports from countries that buy Iranian goods or services, expanding Washington’s economic pressure campaign beyond direct sanctions on Tehran.
The retired Indian factory worker who built a library of two million books
Anke Gowda, whose library is open to everyone, recently received an Indian government award.
Crypto startup inspired by ‘Lord of the Rings’ becomes first bank approved in Trump’s 2nd term
Erebor plans to serve technology businesses in artificial intelligence, crypto, defense and manufacturing, as well as individuals who work at or invest in them, according to its charter application.
Trump administration orders CDC to claw back $602M from blue states
Click in for more news from The Hill {beacon} View Online Health Care Health Care The Big Story Trump administration orders CDC to claw back $602M from blue states A directive from the White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB) on Thursday ordered the Centers for
‘Industry’ Star Miriam Petche on Taking the London Finance Drama to Africa and Sweetpea’s Big Moment: ‘I’m Worried for Her!’
SPOILER ALERT: The following story contains plot details from “Eyes Without a Face,” Season 4, Episode 5 of “Industry,” now streaming on HBO Max. On “Industry,” heroes are hard to come by. But in the HBO series’ audacious Season 4, Sweetpea Golightly (Miriam Petche) is about
Court strikes down Arizona abortion restrictions
An Arizona judge on Friday struck down three state laws that limited abortion access, including a ban on telemedicine for abortion, ruling that the laws violate the state's constitution. Maricopa Superior Court Judge Gregory Como ruled that the restrictions predated a
Netflix Settles ‘Inventing Anna’ Defamation Suit Brought by Ex-Vanity Fair Staffer
Netflix has settled a defamation lawsuit brought a Vanity Fair staffer who claimed that she was falsely portrayed in the Shonda Rhimes series “Inventing Anna.” Rachel DeLoache Williams, a former friend of con artist Anna Sorokin, sued in 2022, claiming that the series gave the
I didn't realize how important headbob was until I played an RPG without it
A tiny design choice is spoiling an otherwise good game.
In JB during Chinese New Year? Your quick guide to what’s open, where to go and what to skip
Most of Johor Bahru’s Chinese shops and eateries will shutter during CNY, but you’ll find life in the major malls and then some.
From Hollywood to the homeland: Why African countries are courting black American stars
Ciara and Samuel L Jackson are among the big names who have become citizens of African countries in recent years.
He has the world's biggest stage. What will Bad Bunny do with it?
With Super Bowl half-time shows becoming increasingly polarised, how will the Puerto Rican superstar quiet his detractors?
