European leaders say they won’t be ‘blackmailed’ by Trump’s tariff threats
E.U. ambassadors will hold an emergency meeting on Greenland after President Donald Trump threatened tariffs on eight European countries that sent troops there.
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Pakistan shopping mall fire kills six people
Parts of the huge plaza in Karachi have collapsed as firefighters battle to extinguish the blaze.
Explosion at steel plate factory in China's Inner Mongolia region kills 2, state media reports
BEIJING, Jan 18 - An explosion at a steel plate factory in north China's Inner Mongolia region killed two people and left five missing, according to local emergency management and fire rescue departments, China's state broadcaster CCTV reported.
NASA moves moon rocket to launch pad ahead of Artemis 2 mission
NASA on Saturday rolled out its towering SLS rocket and Orion spacecraft as it began preparations for its first crewed mission to the moon in more than 50 years.
Live updates: Trump tariff threat irks Europe; Pentagon reportedly weighs Minnesota deployment
President Trump drew fury from several fronts when he announced Saturday that he would levy new tariffs on Denmark and other European allies, which would last until “a Deal is reached for the Complete and Total purchase of Greenland.” European leaders, including close ally
Syrian army seizes country's largest oil field from Kurdish forces
The Kurdish-led SDF militia withdrew from the Omar oil field amid an eastward push by government forces.
Elephant seals return to Año Nuevo State Park. Visitors watch battling bulls and 75-pound pups
Every winter about 10,000 elephant seals make their way to California's Año Nuevo State Park to fight, mate and give birth. The spectacle runs from mid-December through March, drawing wildlife watchers eager for a glimpse of the largest seals on the planet.
Thai police chase criminals, then social media engagement – by morphing into Disney princesses
Gen AI helps make announcements of routine arrests more engaging, said a police superintendent.
Pakistan receives US invitation to join Board of Peace on Gaza
Jan 18 (Reuters) - Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has received U.S. President Donald Trump's invitation to join the Board of Peace for Gaza, a spokesperson for Pakistan's ministry of foreign affairs said in a statement. "Pakistan will remain engaged with international
Dutch National Tulip Day: 200,000 tulips handed out in Amsterdam
Amsterdam’s Museumplein distributed 200,000 free tulips to celebrate Dutch National Tulip Day, marking the start of the international cut tulip season.
Iran considers 'gradually' restoring internet after shutdown
Iranian authorities have said they are considering "gradually" restoring internet access after imposing an unprecedented communications shutdown 10 days ago, which rights groups say masked a violent protest crackdown that killed thousands. Demonstrations sparked in late
All the awards Expedition 33 still has left to win — and the awards it won't
With The Game Awards behind us, prizes still await Expedition 33 at the DICE Awards, IGF Awards, GDC Awards, and BAFTA Games Awards.
You've got until Monday to get 80% off 2 of the best dungeon crawlers ever made
Legend of Grimrock and its sequel are going cheap.
Fear and Loathing in Trump’s America
Even though the vast majority of Americans have not been “carefully taught to hate and fear,” many have chosen to go along to get along.
About 1.5K soldiers on standby for possible deployment to Minnesota amid protests: Reports
The Pentagon has ordered roughly 1,500 active-duty soldiers to ready for a possible deployment to Minnesota, according to several media reports, citing unnamed defense officials. The move comes after President Trump threatened to invoke the Insurrection Act amid widespread
Rethinking ownership in a rising cost-of-living Europe
Across Europe, the pressure of rising living costs is changing how households think about spending. While public debate often centres on housing, energy and food prices, a quieter shift is taking place in everyday life one that rarely features in policy speeches but
Chinese EV giant BYD is a buy — and not just for its cars, Bernstein says
After beating Tesla in the number of electric vehicles sold, BYD has another big business that investors have yet to fully appreciate, according to Bernstein.
Millions of working horses and donkeys face health risks from poor harnessing
These days, the mention of a carthorse or mule plowing a field would transport many people back in time to an era of horse-drawn carriages and pre-industrial agriculture.
Watch: What actually happens during the World Economic Forum in Davos?
For 55 years, the World Economic Forum has set the global agenda. So, what actually happens in the snow?
Check out one of Eddie Murphy’s best comedies (and its so-so sequel) before it leaves Netflix
Eddie Murphy's Dr. Dolittle (1998) remains a comedy gem, featuring a star-studded cast voicing hilarious talking animals.
Terraria's long-awaited 1.4.5 patch finally has a release date, and it's this month: 'start the countdown'
Sharpen your pickaxe for January 27.
Gingrich suggests Trump's Greenland push just 'a lot of noise'
Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich (R) is calling President Trump’s bluff on his threats to gain control of Greenland. Gingrich cast doubts on the president’s comments, although the retired legislator acknowledged he “could be wrong," he told John Catsimatidis in a radio
Trump's Gaza peace board charter seeks $1 billion for extended membership, document shows
PARIS, Jan 18 (Reuters) - A draft charter sent to about 60 countries by the U.S. administration calls for members to contribute $1 billion in cash if they want their membership to last more than three years, according to the document seen by Reuters. "Each Member State shall
Australian government says firearms hit a record high in 2025
There were a record 4,113,735 guns in Australia in 2025.
At least 5,000 Iranians killed in protests, Iranian official says
The official blamed 'terrorists and armed rioters' for killing 'innocent Iranians,' and told Reuters that some of the heaviest clashes and the highest number of deaths were in the Iranian Kurdish areas in northwest Iran, where separatist have been active
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Venezuela: Maduro's enforcer Cabello still central to power
The ousting of Venezuela's president raised hopes of change — but the politician now controlling the streets shows how little has really shifted.
The Residents of Minneapolis Are Fighting for All of Us
For as long as Donald Trump has deployed his ICE brownshirts in the “Democrat” cities he so despises, Americans have been out in the streets, confronting his masked goons and making sure the rest of the world sees what’s going on. One of the first witness videos I saw was in
RFK Jr.’s MAHA movement becomes wild card for GOP in 2026
The Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) movement is a wild card ahead of this year's midterm elections. President Trump and parts of the Republican Party have aligned his Make America Great Again (MAGA) movement with MAHA and Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F.
Kennedy's whole milk push reflects evolving views on dairy fat
The Trump administration has put its full backing behind whole milk, with new dietary guidelines explicitly recommending full-fat dairy products and President Trump signing a bill to allow schools to serve whole milk again. And while the focus may seem abrupt, it reflects a
Hotel cancellation uproar hits Busan ahead of BTS tour
Several fans said the same rooms later reappeared on reservation platforms at sharply higher prices.
Zelenskyy says Russia taking aim at Ukraine's nuclear power stations
Zelenskyy says the Kremlin is gearing up to carry out a major offensive targeting Ukraine’s nuclear power system, in what would deal a major blow to the country’s power grid and cause alarming levels of civilian suffering.
Syrian forces seize major oil, gas fields in eastern Syria, security sources say
Jan 18 (Reuters) - Syrian troops fighting U.S.-backed Kurdish-led forces seized the Omar oil field, the country’s largest, and the Conoco gas field in the eastern Deir Zor province as allied Arab tribal forces advanced in the oil-rich area along the border with Iraq, officials
What tariffs has Trump announced and why?
Trump's volatile trade policy has thrown the world economy into chaos, and put some US prices up.
Nigeria take bronze as Morocco and Senegal set up AFCON final
As AFCON 2025 heads towards a thrilling finale in Morocco, the host cities are buzzing with far more than football. In Casablanca and Rabat, art, culture and the passion of fans are turning the tournament into a continent‑wide celebration.
Trump’s NATO ally tariffs could have far-reaching consequences
President Donald Trump announced that the US will impose additional 10% tariffs on those next month on NATO allies that symbolically dispatched small military units to Greenland ahead of upcoming multilateral drills there with Denmark, before scaling this to 25% on June 1. The
Fake news and trust
Celebrity gossip, fortune-telling and superstitions are the original forms of fake news, but now it’s increasingly widespread. In every field from science to world affairs, it’s troubling to see. People who are familiar with reality can’t understand why it’s popular–in a
Putin’s global standing takes a hit as Russia’s allies are brought low
As allies like Venezuela, Syria and Iran get picked off or bombed, Putin’s international promises are regarded as more hollow than ever and his lies less convincing.
Kurdish-led forces withdraw from Syria's largest oil field: monitor
Kurdish-led forces withdrew on Sunday from Syria's largest oil field, a conflict monitor said, as government troops extended their grip over swathes of territory in the country's north and east. The push came after President Ahmed al-Sharaa issued a decree granting the Kurds
Kurdish forces withdraw from Syria's largest oil field as govt forces advance
Kurdish-led forces withdrew on Sunday from Syria's largest oil field, a conflict monitor said, as government troops extended their grip over swathes of territory in the country's north and east. The push came after President Ahmed al-Sharaa issued a decree granting the Kurds
After 75 years, a radio soap opera still has Britain on edge of its seat
Life, death and dairy unfold in 13-minute episodes, six days a week on “The Archers,” a wildly popular BBC radio serial. Queen Camilla is one of 5 million fans.
Some Venezuelan prisoners are being freed. Others have disappeared.
At least 50 prisoners in Venezuela’s prison system have been transferred to undisclosed locations. Families are pushing for answers.
As Vietnam ruling party gears up for congress, party chief To Lam looks to retain job
The new leaders of the country will be revealed at the event, which is held once every five years.
Shark mauls teenage boy in Sydney Harbour
The boy, believed to be 13, is in critical condition with serious leg injuries.