Despite an incredibly tough 2025 for ZeniMax, The Elder Scrolls Online's leadership is hopeful: 'We've definitely got our eyes on the future, because this is our home'

"We aren't done yet."

Syria's use of force against Kurdish-led SDF seems an option, Turkey says

ISTANBUL, Jan 15 - Turkey's foreign minister said on Thursday he hopes problems in neighbouring Syria can be resolved peacefully but the use of force by the government in Damascus could be an option after recent clashes with Kurdish fighters.

Australia social media ban hits 4.7 million teen accounts in first month

SYDNEY, Jan 15 - Social media companies have collectively deactivated nearly five million accounts belonging to Australian teenagers just a month after a world-first ban on under‑16s took effect, the country's internet regulator said, a sign the measure has had a swift and

Violent thunderstorms trigger flash flooding along Australia's Great Ocean Road

Severe thunderstorms caused flash flooding in Victoria, Australia, with over 170 mm of rain. Cars were swept away, but no injuries were reported.

Second ICE shooting in Minneapolis sparks clashes with protesters

A federal immigration agent shot a man in the leg in Minneapolis on Wednesday night after reportedly being attacked with a shovel and a broom handle, as tensions between ICE agents and protesters continued to rise.

Euronews journalists' voices stolen in fake anti-Ukraine videos

A collection of doctored reports shared on a pro-Russian Telegram channel has edited the voices of genuine reporters to spread incriminating false information about Ukrainian refugees.

Africa: WHO Urges Higher Taxes On Sugary Drinks, Alcohol to Curb Preventable Deaths

[Premium Times] The organisation urged countries to raise and redesign taxes as part of its new 3 by 35 initiative, which aims to increase the real prices of tobacco, alcohol and sugary drinks by 2035.

Ukraine’s politicians trade barbs as Kyiv shivers amid the loss of power

In Kyiv, a frigid lottery of sorts is playing out in which residents may have power, heat or water but almost never all three depending on where they live.

'We respectfully ask the West – amplify Iranian voices or take a step back'

As protests spread across Iran, Iranians in exile debate regime change, outside intervention and the fate of loved ones back home

Who is Pritam Singh, Singapore's former Leader of the Opposition?

Singh, the leader of the Workers' Party, was stripped of his title after being convicted of lying to MPs.

Africa: AFCON 2025 Semifinals Live On Supersport

[This Day] The Super Eagles will seek to play in their second Africa Cup of Nations final in as many editions when they play hosts, Morocco, in Rabat tonight. The match will kick off at 9:00 pm. Earlier on the same day at 6pm, Senegal will face Egypt in Tangier. The two matches

USA: Protests erupt in Minneapolis after ice agents shoot man in the leg

Tear gas was deployed by federal agents and local police in Minneapolis after a suspect was shot in the leg. Authorities say the officer had been assaulted with a shovel.

Philippines waives visas for Chinese visitors to boost tourism

The visa-free privilege for a stay of up to two weeks will take effect on June 16.

Christina Sharpe's Appeal to South Africa

A call to reinstate Gabrielle Goliath's Venice Biennale pavilion, Ana Mendieta’s earthworks, and the California College of the Arts is no more.

Latest news bulletin | January 15th, 2026 – Midday

Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this January 15th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

Trump Already Gave Us the Blueprint for Abolishing ICE

I don’t know who the next Democratic president will be. What I do know is that they’ll be forced almost immediately to decide an important question: What shall become of Immigration and Customs Enforcement, better known as ICE? The agency, which has been tasked with immigration

The Memo: Trump faces risks as foreign issues overshadow domestic agenda

President Trump may face some real political risks as global issues encroach further and further into his agenda. What once seemed a strong tendency toward isolationism on Trump’s part has been increasingly supplanted by a focus overseas. The shift holds obvious dangers,

The Backcountry Rescue Squad at America’s Busiest National Park

"In the Great Smoky Mountains, an auxiliary team of élite outdoorsmen answers the call when park-goers’ hikes, climbs, and rafting adventures go wrong."

Talarico leads Crockett in Texas Democratic Senate primary: Poll

Democrat James Talarico is leading Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-Texas) in the Democratic Senate primary in Texas, new polling shows. An Emerson College Polling/Nexstar Media survey found Talarico 9 points ahead among likely primary voters — 47 percent to Crockett’s 38 percent.

Republicans vow to block Trump from seizing Greenland by force

Senate Republicans are vowing to block any effort by President Trump to seize Greenland by military force, as Trump officials on Wednesday refused to back off their demands to control the island during a meeting with top diplomats at the White House. Republican senators are

RFK Jr.'s new food pyramid heads to school cafeterias as advocates cry for more funding

The release of a new food pyramid has been met with mixed reactions by school food advocates, who say changes to the cafeteria menu will need financial backing. While there is skepticism regarding the science behind the new guidelines, which were unveiled last week by Health

Peltola's entrance in Alaska Senate race gives Democrats hope

Former Rep. Mary Peltola’s (D) decision to launch a Senate bid in Alaska is giving Democrats a shot in the arm and raising their hopes about flipping the upper chamber this year. Peltola, who lost Alaska’s at-large House seat in 2024, ended months of speculation about her next

Congress is rolling on spending bills, but the toughest fights remain

Congress is cruising this month on efforts to fund the federal government and prevent a shutdown on Jan. 30, but the toughest fights are yet to come. Heading into the week, the House had already passed six of the 12 annual appropriations bills for fiscal 2026 (three are already

Authoritarianism Is Climate Policy

The Trump administration will stop counting lives saved in its cost-benefit analyses of air pollution regulations, and instead will only consider the cost to businesses. “It’s a seismic shift that runs counter to the [Environmental Protection Agency]’s mission statement, which

Amazingly, the Democrats Have a Shot at a Senate Majority

Democrats can’t ever seem to win federal races in North Carolina, but former Governor Roy Cooper is the strongest U.S. Senate candidate that the party has run there in a long time. The party also has also convinced former Senator Sherrod Brown to run for his old job in Ohio.

Abortion threatens to derail Senate ObamaCare deal

A push by Senate negotiators to strike a deal on extending enhanced ObamaCare subsidies is running into a brick wall as they struggle to clear a key hurdle on abortion. Members have been engaged in talks for about a month on a potential extension. But the subsidies expired at

Avatar creators announce new series following Last Airbender's favorite characters

Ever wanted to see more of Suki and the Kyoshi Warriors? Dark Horse Comics has your back with this new Last Airbender series.

What Discord's potential IPO means for its business and the video game industry

PitchBook senior research analyst Eric Bellomo assesses what could become one of the largest game industry IPOs in recent history.

Air India warns of possible disruptions to A350 routes after jet suffers engine damage

The possible disruptions are the result of engine damage sustained by one of its long-haul aircraft after encountering "a foreign object" on Thursday (Jan 15).

Iranian footballers killed in protests as former national team captain slams FIFA silence

Media and human rights reports indicate that several footballers have been killed during Iran’s recent protests, developments that have once again raised serious concerns about the widespread use of live ammunition against unarmed demonstrators.

Trump holds good coversation with Delcy Rodríguez

US President Donald Trump announced on Wednesday that he held a “long and productive” telephone conversation with Venezuela’s caretaking leader, Delcy Rodríguez. The dialogue signals a rapid warming of relations between Washington and Caracas as Wshington prepares to play a

Uganda votes in tense presidential election amid internet shutdown

Uganda's presidential election on Thursday was marked by an internet shutdown, tight security, and long queues. President Museveni faces opposition from Bobi Wine.

Kremlin says Trump is right about Zelenskiy holding up a peace deal in Ukraine

MOSCOW, Jan 15 - The Kremlin said on Thursday that Russia agreed with U.S. President Donald Trump that it was Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy, not Russia, who was holding up a potential peace deal to end the war in Ukraine.

Amazon: An Attractive Long-Term Investment Opportunity

Watch: Astronauts return to Earth after medical evacuation

Four astronauts who left the International Space Station (ISS) a month early due to one of the crew members falling ill have returned to Earth on Thursday.

Utah's other Great Salt Lake is underground, ancient, deep....and fresh

Under the Great Salt Lake playa lies a potentially vast reservoir of pressurized freshwater that has accumulated over thousands of years from mountain-derived snowmelt, according to new research from University of Utah geoscientists. This groundwater occupies the pore spaces in

All major AI models risk encouraging dangerous science experiments

Researchers risk fire, explosion or poisoning by allowing AI to design experiments, warn scientists. Some 19 different AI models were tested on hundreds of questions to assess their ability to spot and avoid hazards and none recognised all issues – with some doing little better

Africa: America's Influence - Hope or Concern in 2026

[Ghanaian Times] In early 2025, I asserted--under divine influence and inspiration, not as a result of any objective analysis or human wisdom--that "America has a unique opportunity to reset its global image and work collaboratively with other superpowers like China and Russia

Would you pay for an empty seat? This European budget airline has launched a neighbour-free upgrade

A 2023 consumer survey found that 42 per cent of passengers would consider paying a fee to have the middle seat empty.

Protest in Israel supports Iranian demonstrators after weeks of unrest

About 100 members of the Persian Jewish community in Israel gathered to express support for Iranian protesters, following several weeks of anti-government demonstrations. The participants voiced solidarity and called for freedom and political reform in Iran.

With a rivaling opposition, what will 'the day after' the toppling of Iran's regime look like?

If the Islamic Republic falls, a civil war may grow out of a fragmented, opposition divided in their ability to agree on a shared strategy on how to topple the regime or form a government to replace it. Despite his knack for public relations, Pahlavi could be part of the problem

A$AP Rocky Reveals ‘Don’t Be Dumb’ Tracklist

A$AP Rocky has revealed the tracklist for his new album Don’t Be Dumb ahead of its long-awaited release this Friday (January 16). Dubbed “a true masterpiece by A$AP Rocky and his alter egos,” the project features 15 songs including the recently released “Helicopter$” and “Punk

Vance keeps Trump's policies within Congress' boundaries

US Vice President James D. Vance cast a tie-breaking vote on Wednesday to quash a bipartisan War Powers Resolution aimed at reining in President Donald Trump’s military authority regarding Venezuela. The 51-50 vote followed an intense pressure campaign from the President, which

Muslim Brotherhood declared a terrorist organization in Argentina

Argetina's Libertarian Government of President Jvier Milei Wednesday declared the Muslim Brotherhood chapters in Lebanon, Egypt, and Jordan as terrorist organizations, directly aligning the South American country with the White House's "Western Civilization" drive to lead a

European troops arrive in Greenland as US and Denmark talks fail to resolve dispute

The deployment was announced the same day the foreign ministers of Denmark and Greenland met with US Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Washington.

Back with Bangtan! BTS return with world tour dates sparking sales frenzy

South Korea's K-pop supergroup BTS are getting back together and their plans for a world tour have triggered a storm online as fans scramble for tickets.

UK pulls diplomatic staff out of Tehran amid mounting tension

The United Kingdom has ordered the emergency evacuation of its diplomatic staff from Tehran, as the Middle East braces for a potential military escalation between the United States and Iran. The British Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) confirmed on Wednesday

Thaksin eligible for parole in May, says Corrections Department official

Former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra has been serving a one-year sentence since Sept 9.

Philippines to ban Musk’s Grok AI on Jan 15 over sexualised deepfakes

Malaysia and Indonesia had already barred access to the chatbot.

Reporting workplace sexual harassment 'not worth it,' say victims

Despite recent legal reforms and increased emphasis on upholding workplace conduct policies, most people who experience sexual harassment at work still do not report it.