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Britain's Starmer heads to China as Western alliances face strain
EN ROUTE TO BEIJING, Jan 28 - British Prime Minister Keir Starmer will arrive in Beijing on Wednesday evening for a visit aimed at strengthening political and business ties with China as relations between Western countries and the U.S. become more volatile.
EU, Vietnam to agree to boost work on minerals, chips, "trusted" 5G, draft document says
HANOI, Jan 28 - The European Union and Vietnam want to boost trade and investment in critical minerals, semiconductors and infrastructure, according to a draft joint statement seen by Reuters that is set to be adopted on Thursday as the two sides upgrade diplomatic relations.
Johor conducting water bombing on Jan 28 for partially-controlled Pengerang peatland fire
Over half of about 100 hectares affected has been brought under control.
Johor conducting water bombing for partially controlled Pengerang peatland fire
Over half of about 100 hectares affected has been brought under control.
Nearly 30 Years Later After His Death, Jeff Buckley Lands Hot 100 Hit With 1994 Track
"Lover, You Should’ve Come Over" featured on the singer-songwriter's debut, Grace
EU-India pact shows free trade still has a future
The EU–India trade deal, formally known as the EU–India Broad-based Trade and Investment Agreement, stands out as one of the longest, most intricate and politically revealing trade negotiations in the European Union’s contemporary history. Its roots lie in the early 2000s, when
Japan court again convicts man of role in daughter’s beheading murder case
He was given a suspended sentence for helping his daughter damage a corpse.
Taiwan shows off F-16 jets rapid response amid tensions with China
CHIAYI, Taiwan, Jan 28 - Taiwan's air force showcased its ability to rapidly replenish and get back in the air its most advanced F-16 fighter jets in a readiness drill on Wednesday, designed to demonstrate combat-oriented training.
Can Europe catch up with AI? What is Brussels doing?
The AI Act positions Brussels as a global rule-maker, but adoption and investment in AI remain low. Can Europe close the gap with the US and China persist? Watch the video.
South Korea's ex-first lady jailed 20 months for bribery
Kim Keon Hee was also ordered to return a Graff diamond necklace and pay back 12.85m won in cash.
Russia strikes passenger train in Ukraine, killing five
Russia launched a barrage of overnight drones at Ukraine, killing at least 12 people across the country. Zelenskyy called the attack on a passenger train 'an act of terrorism'.
Australia, Timor urge progress on Greater Sunrise gas field
SYDNEY, Jan 28 - Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and his East Timor counterpart, Xanana Gusmao, on Wednesday said the Greater Sunrise gas project should be developed \"as soon as possible\", with Australia pledging a third of its state revenue to its small neighbour.
Air charter crash in India's Maharashtra kills key state leader
Ajit Pawar, the deputy chief minister of India's wealthiest state of Maharashtra, was en route to his home region to canvass in local body elections, media said.
Filming a Frosty Fruit in 48C heat. Spoiler alert: the camera couldn't handle it – video
How long does it take for a Frosty Fruit to melt in a heatwave? Guardian Australia sacrificed three ice blocks in Melbourne, Sydney and Ouyen, where the temperature hit 48C on Tuesday. It was the fifth day in a row that temperatures have exceeded 40C, with four more forecast to
Australian PM says man who allegedly tried to bomb rally deserves 'full force of law'
A 31-year-old man has been detained after hurling an item at an "Invasion Day" rally crowd in Perth.
South Korea court sentences ex-First Lady Kim to jail term for bribery
The court cleared Kim on charges of stock price manipulation and violating the political funds act.
A sudden signal flare reveals the hidden partner behind fast radio bursts
A repeating fast radio burst has just given up one of its biggest secrets. Long-term observations revealed a rare signal flare caused by plasma likely ejected from a nearby companion star. This shows the burst source isn’t alone, but part of a binary system. The finding
Top Malaysian football officials quit over foreign-born players scandal
The Football Association of Malaysia was fined US$400,000 by FIFA for submitting false documents claiming that seven foreign-born players had Malaysian ancestry.
Alia Bhatt’s Eternal Sunshine Productions Teams With Prime Video on Coming-of-Age Rom-Com ‘Don’t Be Shy’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Prime Video has greenlit “Don’t Be Shy,” an original romantic comedy produced by Alia Bhatt and Shaheen Bhatt through their Eternal Sunshine Productions banner, with Grishma Shah and Vikesh Bhutani serving as co-producers. Written and directed by Sreeti Mukerji, the
Scam center scourge not just a Cambodia problem
Cambodia is frequently portrayed internationally as a hub for online scams. This perception oversimplifies a complex reality: Cambodia is also a vulnerable target of transnational networks that exploit regulatory gaps, digital platforms and cross-border financial systems.
Europe Today: Exclusive interview with European Council President António Costa
Tune in to Euronews' new flagship morning programme, Europe Today, at 8 am Brussels time. In just 15 minutes, we bring you up to speed on the biggest news of the day.
Radio waves revealed what happened before a star exploded
For the first time, astronomers have captured radio signals from a rare exploding star, exposing what happened in the years leading up to its death. The radio waves reveal that the star violently shed huge amounts of material shortly before it exploded, likely due to
South Korea court sentences ex-first lady Kim to jail for bribery
The court cleared Kim Keon Hee on charges of stock price manipulation and violating the political funds act.
This spider’s “pearl necklace” was living parasites
What looked like a pearl necklace on a tiny spider turned out to be parasitic mite larvae. Scientists identified the mites as a new species, marking the first record of its family in Brazil. The larvae attach to juvenile spiders and feed on lymph through a weak spot in the
The Biggest Moments From Courtney Love’s New Sundance Film Festival Documentary ‘Antiheroine’
The Hole rocker, a no-show at her festival premiere, stars in a 98-minute doc about her rollercoaster life, late love Kurt Cobain and the new music that is helping her heal: “One song can change everything.”
Backlash as Australia kills dingoes after backpacker death
Wildlife experts said killing the animals was the wrong response and may threaten the island’s dingo population.
Want to book a bargain holiday? Try Skyscanner’s new Cheapest Destination Planner
Travellers can select the month of travel and the new tool will show the best-value destinations by average flight price as well as the ideal day to fly to snag a bargain.
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Sea levels are rising across the world. But in Greenland, scientists say they’re about to fall
Scientists say Greenland’s sinking sea levels will have a ripple effect on coastal communities, shipping routes, fishing and infrastructure.
What do we know about the Nipah virus cases in India
Two confirmed cases of the Nipah virus in India have triggered international alert.
US space start-up begins taking bookings for an inflatable hotel on the Moon
The hotel could house up to four guests. Initial testing on the Moon is pencilled in for 2031, a year before the first stays could take place.
Europe's most expensive and cheapest countries for hotels and restaurants
Whether it be France's cheese boards or Italy's pasta dishes, Europe offers its tourists an array of world-renowned food. Hotel and restaurant prices vary across the continent, but where will your money go the furthest?
Trump’s dangerous game
It is no exaggeration to say that anyone with even a passing interest in politics now opens the news with a sense of dread. The events unfolding at Davos alone are enough to send the mind into overdrive. January, usually the slowest month of the year, has instead accelerated at
Japan court orders state to pay compensation to A-bomb victims’ kin abroad
Under Japan’s law, atomic bomb survivors are eligible for reimbursement of medical expenses and other fees.
Donkeys are a common sight in northern Namibia. What colonial history has to do with it
Donkeys are an unassuming yet ubiquitous presence in northern Namibia. They traverse sandy village roads, pull carts stacked with firewood, and graze freely along the northern edge of Etosha National Park.
Thai parties tap nationalist mood as Cambodia clashes roil rural voters
The Pheu Thai-led administration has been perceived to not have handled the border crisis well.
Maharashtra deputy chief minister dies in plane crash
The plane had five people on board, and no-one is believed to have survived, India's aviation regulator says.
A year into Trump presidency, ‘pivot to China’ gathers pace
Beijing has thawed frosty relationships with other trade partners to post a record trade surplus.
J. Cole Confronts His Kendrick Lamar Apology in Surprise Freestyle
The rapper dropped four new tracks as a project titled Birthday Blizzard '26 — just hours before turning 41
Nipah virus: What to know about the disease and the outbreak in India
Some countries in Asia have stepped up airport screening measures after Nipah virus cases emerged in India's West Bengal.
India confirms two Nipah virus cases, but situation contained
Almost 200 contacts linked to the Nipah virus cases were traced and found negative, India’s health ministry said on Tuesday (Jan 27).
‘My Tesla has become ordinary’: Turkey catches up with EU in electric car sales
Popularity of EVs in country is part of global trend of emerging markets spurning fossil fuel cars at surprising speeds When Berke Astarcıoğlu bought a BMW i3 in 2016, he was one of just 44 people in a country of 80 million to buy a battery electric vehicle (BEV) that year. By
Mohanlal’s ‘Drishyam 3′ Leads Panorama Studios’ Four-Film Global Deal With Phars Film (EXCLUSIVE)
India’s Panorama Studios has inked a four-film overseas distribution pact with Phars Film that will see the Ahmad Golchin-founded company handle international theatrical releases for a Malayalam-language cinema slate anchored by “Drishyam 3,” the latest installment in the
Clamor is growing in Europe to boycott Trump’s World Cup
This summer’s North American World Cup is inextricably tied to President Donald Trump. Some of his critics are questioning the fitness of the U.S. as a host.
Air crash in India’s Maharashtra kills key state leader Ajit Pawar
The aircraft travelling from Mumbai tried to make an emergency landing in Baramati 250km away.