Myanmar pro-military party claims most seats in junta-run election
The junta is overseeing a staggered election with the third and final phase of voting on Jan 25.
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HBO Max Rolls Out in 8 European Territories, Announces New Prime Video Bundling Deal
As HBO Max goes live today in eight new European countries — including Germany, Italy and Austria — the streamer has announced a new bundling deal with Prime Video in those territories that extends their existing partnership in France, Spain, Sweden, Belgium and the
Japan, South Korea push for closer ties to counter regional tension
NARA, Jan 13 - Japan and South Korea aim to deepen security and economic ties to counter growing tension in East Asia, their leaders said on Tuesday, after a summit meeting in Japan.
Malaysia to take legal action against X over Grok AI concerns
The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission said it has identified the misuse of Grok to generate and disseminate harmful content.
Taiwan’s F-16 fighter jet crash underscores defence vulnerabilities
The island's ageing fleet faces a near-daily need to scramble aircraft to intercept or monitor Chinese military planes.
China warns citizens in Cambodia of kidnappings, job scam ads following recent busts
The embassy warning comes after the recent high-profile extradition of alleged Chinese-Cambodian scam kingpin Chen Zhi, accused of masterminding a cryptocurrency scam.
Buckminster Fuller’s Dymaxion Sleep Plan: He Slept Two Hours a Day for Two Years & Felt “Vigorous” and “Alert”
One potential drawback of genius, it seems, is restlessness, a mind perpetually on the move. Of course, this is what makes many celebrated thinkers and artists so productive. That and the extra hours some gain by sacrificing sleep. Voltaire reportedly drank up to 50 cups of
‘Are You Dead?’: Viral safety app reflects quiet anxiety of living alone in China
The number of one-person households in China are projected to reach 200 million by 2030.
US intervention in Greenland 'existential threat for NATO' and Europe, Vestager tells Euronews
Former Danish Minister and European Commissioner Margrethe Vestager told Euronews' flagship morning show Europe Today that a US intervention in Greenland represents “the most existential threat to NATO” in its history.
G7, other allies discuss ways to reduce dependence on Chinese rare earths
China dominates the supply chain for critical minerals, refining between 47 per cent and 87 per cent of copper, lithium, cobalt, graphite and rare earths, according to the International Energy Agency.
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un revamps private security detail, South Korea says
Analysts said the capture of Venezuela's Maduro likely heightened security fears in Pyongyang.
Visualisations bring data to life
Visualizing statistics helps us make sense of complex data. That is why Eurostat provides a range of interactive data visualization tools covering topics like environment, economy, regions, and social conditions. Depending on your interests, needs, and knowledge of statistics,
When public credibility fails: a debt default case from Zhejiang
In late November 2025, debt-related products distributed through the Zhejiang Financial Assets Exchange Center entered default. More than 15,000 onshore investors were affected, impacting approximately 25,000 households, with total exposure estimated at around RMB 24.2 billion
Singapore PR who allegedly used RON95 petrol to be charged in Johor over altered car number plate
If found guilty, the man can be fined between RM5,000 (S$1,580) and RM20,000, and jailed for a maximum of five years.
Jimmy Kimmel Suggests Sending ICE Agents in Minneapolis to Iran: ‘They Could Help’
The host also shared a compilation video of ICE agents slipping on ice in the Midwestern city
HBO Max Drops Trailer for First Italian Original, Marco Bellocchio’s ‘Portobello,’ as It Launches in Italy and Other Key European Markets (EXCLUSIVE)
HBO Max launches today in Italy with several Italian originals to follow soon, the standout one being Marco Bellocchio’s limited series “Portobello” that reconstructs one of the country’s most clamorous travesties of justice. The HBO Max streaming service is also launching
Malaysia cop filmed slapping motorcyclist at JB petrol kiosk pulled from operations
He was assigned to the traffic operation in the area.
House prices and rents went up in Q3 2025
In the third quarter of 2025, house prices in the EU went up by 5.5%, while rents increased by 3.1%, compared with the third quarter of 2024. Compared with the second quarter of 2025, house prices increased by 1.6% and rents by 0.9%. This information comes from data on house
Le Pen's political fate rests on appeal trial opening in France
The head of her far-right party, Jordan Bardella, warns banning her running for president would be "deeply worrying" for democracy.
Scientists discover what’s linking floods and droughts across the planet
Scientists tracking Earth’s water from space discovered that El Niño and La Niña are synchronizing floods and droughts across continents. When these climate cycles intensify, far-apart regions can become unusually wet or dangerously dry at the same time. The study also found a
US accuses Russia of ‘dangerous escalation’ over Oreshnik launch on Ukraine
Speaking at an emergency meeting of the UN Security Council, US Deputy Ambassador to the United Nations Tammy Bruce singled out Russia’s launch of a nuclear-capable Oreshnik ballistic missile last week, close to Ukraine’s border with Poland, a NATO ally.
BBC to File Motion Seeking Dismissal of Trump’s $10 Billion Defamation Suit Over ‘Panorama’ Edit
The BBC will file a motion to dismiss President Donald Trump’s $10 billion defamation lawsuit, challenging the case on jurisdictional grounds and disputing claims the broadcaster acted with malice, according to court papers filed Monday and reported by BBC News. The legal
Has caning students in Malaysia lost its sting?
Teachers do not want to cane students for fear of reprisal by parents who might resort to legal action.
China's viral app 'Are You Dead' tops download chart and goes global, as critics call for name change
The app's popularity has sparked debate online, with some users finding its name morbid and unpleasant.
Europe Today: Vestager says Trump's Greenland ambitions represent 'existential threat' for NATO
Also in this newsletter: how the EU is ramping up diplomatic pressure on Iran, why Brussels has frozen Hungarian files ahead of April's ballot, and how an appeal kicking off in Paris today could shape France's political future.
Temporary protection for 4.33 million in November 2025
On 30 November 2025, a total of 4.33 million non-EU citizens who fled Ukraine had temporary protection status in the EU. Compared with the end of October 2025, the total number of people from Ukraine under temporary protection increased by 30 615 (+0.7%). The EU countries
Leaders of Japan and South Korea meet as China flexes muscles
They are also expected to compare notes on the US amid Trump's tariffs and “America First” approach.
Africa: The High Cost of Politics Enables Corruption and Fiscal Indiscipline in Africa
[Daily Maverick] The escalating costs of elections in Africa foster corruption and fiscal irresponsibility, undermining democracy and enabling elite control over politics, with dire consequences for public welfare.