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Tehran blames 'terrorists' for deaths of demonstrators in Iran
Iranian authorities have intensified their crackdown on nationwide unrest, blaming alleged "terrorists" and releasing graphic descriptions of violence to justify severe legal measures against those they label as "rioters" and "insurgents".
Where are the main US military bases in the Middle East?
Jan 14 - Following are the significant military bases in the Middle East. Iran has threatened to strike U.S. bases in the region if attacked by Washington, after U.S. President Donald Trump told Iranians to keep protesting and declared \"help is on the way\".
Uganda election chief says he has had threats over results declaration
This follows comments by a presidential assistant that Bobi Wine would not be declared president, even if he wins.
'Embark better not be giving streamers a pass on cheating': Tfue gets unbanned from Arc Raiders in less than 24 hours, and ordinary raiders aren't happy
Shed some light on the situation.
T. rex grew up slowly: New study reveals 'king of dinosaurs' kept growing until age 40
For decades, scientists have been counting annual growth rings—similar to tree rings—inside fossilized leg bones of Tyrannosaurus rex to estimate how old the giant carnivores were when they died and how quickly they grew to adulthood. The best estimates from previous studies
‘Lehman Trilogy’ Writer Stefano Massini’s ‘The Ladies Football Club’ Unveils Cast for Sheffield Premiere
The U.K.’s Sheffield Theatres has unveiled the ensemble cast for the premiere of “The Ladies Football Club,” written by Tony Award winner Stefano Massini and adapted by Tim Firth. The production marks a reunion of heavyweight theatrical talent, with Massini bringing his
Minnesota's flagrant fraud is only the beginning
An even deeper concern is the system, designed to be exploited, that enables such fraud.
At least 32 killed after crane collapses on train in Thailand
Sixty-four people were left injured, including a one-year-old and an 85-year-old.
Steam has finally got rid of those goddamn clown awards
Begone, and never blight my forums, reviews, or guides again.
Russia's Lavrov says the U.S. is smashing the world around with its raid on Venezuela and threats to Iran
MOSCOW, Jan 14 - Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Wednesday that the United States was fragmenting the very international system which Washington helped to create by undertaking what he said was an illegal operation to topple Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro and
CNA Explains: The impeachment bid against Taiwan’s Lai – and why it’s unlikely to succeed
The proceedings stem from a political standoff over amendments to a local government spending law passed by Taiwan’s opposition-controlled legislature last November.
Africa: World Bank Says Agoa Expiry Is a Major Threat to African Exports
[Liberian Observer] The World Bank has cautioned that the expiration of the United States' African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) in late 2025 poses a serious threat to African exports, warning that the loss of preferential access to the U.S. market could undermine economic
Trump escalates message to Iran
Morning Report is The Hill's a.m. newsletter. Subscribe here. In today's issue: ▪ Trump shifts rhetoric on Iran ▪ President flips off heckler in Michigan ▪ Prosecutors resign in protest ▪ Prediction markets under scrutiny PRESIDENT TRUMP appears to be shifting away from
US expected to unveil post-war Gaza leadership, sources say
By Nidal al-Mughrabi CAIRO, Jan 14 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump is expected on Wednesday to push ahead with his phased plan for Gaza's future by announcing the administration that will run the war-ravaged Palestinian territory, four Palestinian sources said. Israel
Explainer-Why Japan's Takaichi is gambling on an early election
TOKYO, Jan 14 - Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi plans to dissolve parliament's lower house next week, triggering a national election to decide all 465 seats in her first major election test since taking office in October.
Malaysia state utility signs deal to transmit energy from Laos to S’pore
This revives a cross-border project that stalled in 2024.
Transcript: Trump Tirades on Shooting Darken as ICE Polls Turn Brutal
T he following is a lightly edited transcript of the January 14 episode of The Daily Blast podcast. Listen to it here . Greg Sargent: This is The Daily Blast from The New Republic , produced and presented by the DSR Network. I’m your host, Greg Sargent. Donald Trump is now
Many dead after crane collapses onto moving passenger train in Thailand
Twenty-two people were killed and more than 60 injured when the crane collapsed onto an express train carrying nearly 200 people, Thai officials said.
Africa: The Archive As Platform - Africa Diaspora International Film Festival At 33
[Afropop] The African Diaspora International Film Festival has just completed its 33rd year--and it has reached a turning point at exactly the moment the world's relationship to storytelling is being transformed.
Venezuela has freed some American citizens from prison, US official says
A US state department official did not confirm the identities or number of prisoners released, but called the move "an important step in the right direction".
Bank of America tops estimates on better-than-expected net interest income
Bank of America, the second-largest U.S. bank by assets, has been a beneficiary of the industry's recent tailwinds.
Africa: Afrima 2026 - the Unstoppable Sound of Africa Rising
[Leadership] The 9th All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA), held from January 7-11, 2026 in Lagos, Nigeria, with the theme "Unstoppable Africa", was more than a glamorous awards ceremony. It was a cultural statement, a turning point for Africa's Music and Entertainment Industry and
At least 31 killed after crane falls on train in Thailand
SIKHIO DISTRICT, Thailand, Jan 14 - A train derailed in northeastern Thailand on Wednesday after a construction crane fell on two of its carriages, killing at least 31 people and injuring 64, the Health Ministry said.
Chancellor 'particularly concerned' about pub business rates
Chancellor hints there will not be more support for other hospitality businesses to soften the impact of rate rises.
Economic confrontation replaces armed conflict as top risk in WEF survey
LONDON, Jan 14 - Economic confrontation between nations and its consequences topped the World Economic Forum's (WEF) annual risks perception survey released on Wednesday, replacing armed conflict as the number one concern of 1,300-plus experts surveyed worldwide.