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Pentagon foresees 'more limited' role in deterring North Korea
A key Pentagon document says the aim is to shift more responsibility to South Korea.
Ho Chi Minh City to allow electric motorbike battery-swopping on sidewalks
Battery-swopping cabinets must be designed and appraised by qualified units.
A better mousetrap
That’s easy advice and a fine goal. Except… if you look at the last hundred years, we haven’t seen many useful advances in mousetraps, despite the number of people who have tried. It feels like an infinite market, so it attracts a lot of entrants. You probably won’t come up
‘Heated Rivalry’ is a hit in Russia, where LGBTQ+ content is heavily censored
Russian audiences connected deeply with the “Heated Rivalry” character Ilya Rozanov, whose country would never accept him or allow him to live in a relationship with another man.
‘I still have no idea how to carry on’: Myanmar quake victims continue to struggle nearly a year on
The quake in March 2025 affected about 1.7 million people, according to the UN.
Greenlanders left reeling after week of Trump-induced whiplash
It’s been a strange moment of mixed messages for residents of an Arctic territory once again at the forefront of President Donald Trump’s dealings on the world stage.
Teenager in Vietnam loses most of left hand in improvised firework explosion
The entire palm and wrist area sustained devastating damage.
New catalyst makes plastic upcycling 10x more efficient than platinum
Scientists are finding new ways to replace expensive, scarce platinum catalysts with something far more abundant: tungsten carbide. By carefully controlling how tungsten carbide’s atoms are arranged at extremely high temperatures, researchers discovered a specific form that can
HK has another hit movie. Can such flicks save the industry from terminal decline?
At least 10 cinemas have shut since 2024 as operators struggle to stay afloat.
Suicide bombing at Pakistan wedding kills 7, police say
DERA ISMAIL KHAN, Pakistan, Jan 24 - The death toll from a suicide bombing at a wedding near the Afghan border rose to seven on Saturday, police said, as Pakistan struggles to deal with a rising wave of militant attacks.
Russia launches massive strikes on Ukraine's largest cities and targets energy infrastructure
Russian missile and drone strikes on Kyiv and Kharkiv hit residential buildings and energy infrastructure facilities.
Ukraine's foreign minister says Putin 'cynically' attacked during Abu Dhabi talks
By Max Hunder KYIV, Jan 24 (Reuters) - Ukraine's foreign minister accused Russian President Vladimir Putin on Saturday of "cynically" ordering a massive missile strike while delegations from Ukraine, Russia and the U.S. were in Abu Dhabi for Washington-brokered peace talks.
Syrian troops, Kurdish forces poised on front lines as truce deadline looms
By Orhan Qereman and Khalil Ashawi QAMISHLI, Syria, Jan 24 (Reuters) - Syrian troops and Kurdish forces were massed on opposing sides of front lines in northern Syria on Saturday, as the clock ticked down to an evening deadline that would determine whether they resume fighting
Astronomers just revealed a stunning new view of the Milky Way in radio colors
A groundbreaking new radio image reveals the Milky Way in more detail than ever before, using low-frequency radio “colors” to map the galaxy’s hidden structures. The image is sharper, deeper, and wider than anything previously released, uncovering both star-forming regions and
‘The Moment’ Review: Charli xcx Is a Version of Herself in a Mockumentary That Plays It Straight…But Should Have Played It Smarter
"The Moment" simply doesn’t parse, either as satire or as mock drama.
Abu Dhabi hosts Russia-Ukraine peace talks, with territorial issues a priority
Peace talks on ending Russia's full scale invasion of Ukraine are to continue on Saturday in Abu Dhabi, between the US, Ukraine and Russia.
‘We have drones around the apartment’: India’s elderly falling prey to ‘digital arrest’ cases
Police in several states now go door to door to warn people about this new scam tactic.
Astronomers found a black hole growing way too fast
Astronomers have spotted a rare, rule-breaking quasar in the early Universe that appears to be growing its central black hole at an astonishing pace. Observations show the black hole is devouring matter far faster than theory says it should—about 13 times the usual “speed
India Launches $49 Million Chitrotpala Film City in Chhattisgarh
Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnudev Sai presided over the foundation stone ceremony for Chitrotpala International Film City and Tribal & Cultural Convention Centre on Saturday, marking a significant infrastructure push for India’s central state to position itself as a
China says senior military officials Zhang Youxia, Liu Zhenli under investigation
This marks the latest push in a sweeping drive to root out graft at all levels of the party.
China probes deputy military chief Zhang Youxia, general Liu Zhenli over 'serious violations of discipline'
Zhang, 74, and Liu, 61, are the vice-chairman and member of the Central Military Commission (CMC) respectively.
RHS unveils plans to protect UK gardens from future water shortages
Environmental charity to prioritise water capture and storage as it urges gardeners to prepare for ‘new normal’ The Royal Horticultural Society has unveiled emergency plans to protect its gardens from major water shortages in the future. The environmental charity, which owns
Ukraine condemns 'brutal' Russian strikes ahead of second day of peace talks
One person died and 23 were injured as trilateral discussions in Abu Dhabi were set to resume.
The real winner behind Myanmar’s junta-held elections could be China
After an initial period of wariness, China has thrown its backing behind the junta.
Indonesia landslide kills eight, more than 80 missing
The landslide, triggered by heavy rainfall, struck a village in the region of West Bandung.
False posts target Japan PM Takaichi’s grandfather on Taiwan social media
Some posts identified her grandfather as holding the rank of major in the former Japanese military.
Vietnam’s Politburo signals key winners after party congress
The make-up of the Politburo signals who is in line for the other top posts.
'Incredible' response for kids clothes swap shop
Since launching, the scheme in Eynsham has supported 240 families in Oxfordshire.
Denmark PM Mette Frederiksen visits Greenland for 'show of support'
Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen visits Greenland's capital Nuuk for talks with the territory's leader Jens-Frederik Nielsen after a turbulent week.
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang in Shanghai amid China regulatory headwinds
He visited China at least three times in 2025 and in July met China’s commerce minister.
Straight from the heart: 'Love Letters' exhibition examines 500 years of emotions
Love is, famously, a many-splendoured thing, encompassing a multitude of emotion. Such feelings expressed on paper over half a century are now on show in a new exhibition titled “Love Letters” that's open at Britain’s National Archives in London.
AI sovereignty requires partnerships, not isolation, says World Economic Forum’s AI chief
AI was a central discussion at Davos. The World Economic Forum’s AI chief tells Euronews Next about the pressing AI issues.
‘I Want Your Sex’ Review: Olivia Wilde and Cooper Hoffman Are Hot for One Another in Gregg Araki’s Unapologetically Randy Rom-Com
Sure, the devil wears Prada, but what does an aggressive contemporary artist wear to work? How about a see-through dress and stiletto heels? Kinky costumes are just a fraction of the fun in Gregg Araki’s “I Want Your Sex,” which stars Olivia Wilde as Erika Tracy, the most
Vietnam now a party of one under To Lam
As the curtain fell on the Vietnamese Communist Party’s five-yearly 14th National Congress, international observers focused on the headlines: General To Lam’s unanimous re-election as general secretary and his ambitious 10% GDP growth target. The surface narrative was of
Ethan Hawke, Ava DuVernay, Chloe Zhao Give Emotional Robert Redford Tributes at Sundance Gala: ‘An Extraordinary Man Who Connected All of Us’
“Once upon a time, there lived an extraordinary man who connected all of us in this room,” Ethan Hawke narrated to kick off the Sundance Institute’s annual gala, fittingly a tribute to the film festival’s late founder. “We wouldn’t be here without the love and appreciation for
New Zealand calls off rescue efforts for six missing after landslide
Police say they are not expecting to find any more survivors from the landslide, with six people still unaccounted for.
2 foreign litterbugs first to be charged under Malaysia's new law
Both offenders - an Indonesian woman and a Bangladeshi man - had committed the offences in Johor Bahru on Jan 1.
Karachi mall inferno came after ignored warnings, delayed response
KARACHI, Jan 24 - Muhammad Imran did not take the fire seriously at first, thinking it was another small spark at the Karachi mall that would be quickly extinguished by fellow shop owners.
Indonesia landslide kills 7, dozens more missing
Rescue teams are searching the West Java village for 83 people who are still unaccounted for.
The major new travel hubs that are going to change the way we fly
From Poland to Ethiopia, these are all the upcoming transport hubs opening over the next decade.
How Europeans closed ranks to defend Greenland against Trump
Donald Trump's shock threat to impose tariffs to seize Greenland prompted a frantic race against the clock to avert the collapse of the transatlantic alliance. Here's how Europeans came together to save it.
Brazilian mosquitoes grow increasing appetite for human blood as Atlantic forest shrinks
The strong preference for humans could lead to the transmission of more viral diseases and adverse health outcomes for people who live in the area.
Where is Europe’s cheapest pizza? Prices rise as diners feel the squeeze
Pizza prices are rising across Europe, with the typical order now nearly 8% more expensive than a year ago. A new Foodora index shows how inflation, wages, and rents are reshaping what diners pay — and what they choose to eat.
From scorpions to peacocks: the species thriving in London’s hidden microclimates
An extraordinary mosaic of wildlife has made Britain’s urban jungle its home London is the only place in the UK where you can find scorpions, snakes, turtles, seals, peacocks, falcons all in one city – and not London zoo. Step outside and you will encounter a patchwork of
