Myanmar election delivers victory for military-backed party amid civil war
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Barring last-minute nuclear deal, US and Russia teeter on brink of new arms race
LONDON/WASHINGTON, Jan 30 - The United States and Russia could embark on an unrestrained nuclear arms race for the first time since the Cold War, unless they reach an eleventh-hour deal before their last remaining arms control treaty expires in less than a week.
Solar eclipses to star signs: Where you should travel in 2026 according to an astrologer
Fourty-three per cent of travellers would reconsider trips based on a horoscope warning, according to one survey.
People who stay up lateface a higher risk of heart attack and stroke, study finds
Regularly sleeping late may increase the risk of heart attack or stroke, according to a new study.
Gold may have further to climb, but is its safety overstated?
More investors are turning to precious metals as global uncertainty persists. But analysts stress that gold isn’t a fixed store of value.
Reform UK enlists Boris Johnson ally to write party nature policies
Exclusive: Ben Goldsmith will work on issues including fishing and green belt preservation to attract green Tories Ben Goldsmith, the veteran Conservative environmentalist and ally of Boris Johnson, has been approached to write Reform UK’s policies on nature, as Nigel Farage’s
‘Emotional traps’ and fake experts: How to spot climate disinformation in 2026
As the threat of climate change accelerates, the EU has strengthened its commitment to fight disinformation.
Humans head back toward Moon for first time in 50 years: Everything to know about NASA's Artemis II
NASA Astronauts will soon be heading back to the Moon for the first time in 50 years - but why are they going, who’s going, and what will they get up to?
Commission takes stock of EU action towards zero pollution and of the societal cost of forever chemicals pollution
The European Commission has published its mid-term review of the EU's Zero Pollution Action Plan, taking stock of its implementation. The report concludes that, while much of the legislation foreseen under the Zero Pollution Action Plan is in place, member states must act
Uruguay’s Orsi heads to China with large delegation to deepen trade and strategic ties
Uruguayan President Yamandú Orsi has departed for China at the head of a roughly 150-strong delegation, framing the trip as a bid to “increase commercial and economic development” with Uruguay’s top trading partner. Before leaving, Orsi formally handed executive authority to
Suspects flee with suitcases containing $3.4m in cash after robbing victims in downtown Tokyo
The victims were robbed as they were loading three suitcases containing the money into a passenger car.
Argentina’s central bank extends dollar-buying streak, pushing reserves to a Milei-era high
Argentina’s central bank (BCRA) posted another net purchase in the foreign-exchange market on Thursday, buying US$52 million and logging a 19-session streak of net buying, according to figures reported by local media. Over that run, the bank accumulated US$1.134 billion, while
Greenland gets new place on updated Danish coins
Greenland has its own place on Denmark's new coins, having previously shared its place on the currency with the Faroe Islands. Since December 2025, Denmark has been issuing new coins throughout the kingdom, having updated them to feature the new king, Frederik X, who ascended
Trilateral Russia-Ukraine-US talks signal shift in war diplomacy
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov confirmed that the second round of trilateral Russian-Ukrainian-US talks in Abu Dhabi will be held on February 1. There have been few leaks from the first round, leaving observers to speculate about the subject and significance of this new
Trump threatens tariffs on countries supplying oil to Cuba, tightening pressure on Mexico
U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order that opens the door to imposing tariffs on imports from countries deemed to be supplying crude oil to Cuba, a move designed to raise the external cost of keeping Havana’s energy lifeline open and further constrain fuel flows
US returns seized oil tanker to Venezuela amid broader energy policy shift
The United States government this week returned the seized oil tanker M/T Sophia to Venezuela, reflecting a broader shift in U.S. energy policy toward Caracas amid efforts to normalize commercial ties, U.S. officials said Wednesday. The move comes after several high‑profile
Hardy Recruits Tim McGraw, Eric Church, Morgan Wallen for New Collab ‘McArthur’
"When you pass on, what you gonna pass down?" the country stars ask in the song, which tells the tale of a landowning family
Democrats and White House reach spending deal to avoid government shutdown
The move follows the fatal shooting of two US citizens, 37-year-old Alex Pretti and 37-year-old Renee Good, at the hands of federal agents in Minneapolis.
Africa: Tanzanian, Malawian Pilots Laud Ethiopian Airlines for Contributing to Dev't of Aviation in Africa
[ENA] Addis Ababa -- Pilots, who graduated from the Ethiopian Aviation University, have commended the role Ethiopian Airlines has been playing in connecting Africa and its people, and significantly contributing for the development of aviation in the continent.
The world recoils at Trump’s ‘paramilitary’ force
The havoc wrought by the deployment of federal immigration enforcement in the U.S. has wrought unflattering comparisons abroad to unaccountable paramilitary forces.
American Cinematheque, Vidiots Among Theaters Offering Free Admission During Nationwide Shutdown on Friday
In the wake of the ICE shooting of Alex Pretti in Minneapolis on Jan. 24, non-profit organizations and small businesses across the country are participating in a nationwide shutdown and general strike to show solidarity with the people of Minnesota and activism against ICE. In
Netizens push back on Trump's claims that China doesn't use wind power with photos of turbines
US President Donald Trump claimed on Jan 21 at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, that China does not use wind power despite producing most of the world’s turbines, prompting China to defend its renewable energy record while netizens shared images of wind farms
Africa: What Is Nipah Virus? and What Makes It So Deadly?
[The Conversation Africa] An outbreak of the deadly Nipah virus in India has put many countries in Asia on high alert, given the fatality rate in humans can be between 40% and 75%. Several countries, including Thailand, Malaysia and Singapore, have introduced new screening and
Africa: Rafiki Unbanned On Appeal - Why It's an Important Moment for African Film
[The Conversation Africa] The film Rafiki is a charming love story that plays out in urban Kenya. It follows two teenage girls whose close friendship slowly turns into first love. Directed by rising filmmaker Wanuri Kahiu, it was celebrated as groundbreaking by critics and at
Africa: African Migration - Focusing On Europe Misses the Point - Most People Move Within the Continent
[The Conversation Africa] Images of rubber dinghies overcrowded with refugees heading for Europe and narratives about mistreatment and exploitation of migrants on unsafe migration routes have come to dominate how African migration is perceived in European public and policy
Africa: Africa, Rating Agencies and the Cost of Debt
[The Conversation Africa] How much we pay for the debt that we incur determines a great deal in our lives. This is true of countries too. In the world of sovereign debt - money raised or borrowed by governments - the cost of debt is dependent on, among other factors, how rating
Africa: Small-Scale Farmers Produce More of the Rich World's Food Than Previously Thought - New Study
[The Conversation Africa] Who grows our food? This seemingly simple question is getting harder to answer in a world where our food crosses borders to get to our plate.
Senate shutdown deal stalls over Graham objection
The Senate’s race to avert a shutdown hit the skids late Thursday night as Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) placed a hold on the government funding package, forcing leaders to punt the vote. Senators had been hoping to vote on the so-called minibus after leaders struck a deal
Southern Africa: Climate Change 'Supercharging' Deadly Floods in Southern Africa
[RFI] A "perfect storm" of climate change and cyclical La Niña weather patterns have been fuelling the catastrophic flooding sweeping southern Africa for the past month, according to climate scientists.
Africa: Match Bans and Fines Handed Down After Chaotic Scenes At CAN Final
[RFI] Following the Africa Cup of Nations final against Morocco earlier this month, which saw Senegal walk off the field after Morocco were given a late penalty moments after Senegal had a goal disallowed, Senegal coach Pape Thiaw has been banned for five Confederation of
First Beatles Look of Paul Mescal as Paul McCartney, Barry Keoghan as Ringo Starr and More Is Here
During a promo stunt, images of Harris Dickinson as John Lennon and Joseph Quinn as George Harrison were also revealed
Dermatologists say collagen supplements aren’t the skin fix people expect
Collagen pills sound like a shortcut to younger skin, but solid evidence doesn’t back them up. Higher-quality studies show little benefit, and your body doesn’t absorb collagen in the way ads suggest. Some supplements may even pose safety concerns and lack proper testing.
Wolves and other predators present 'a crisis,' California's environment chief says
On Jan. 27, California lawmakers took initial steps toward addressing the public safety concerns posed by the state's growing populations of wolves, mountain lions and other predators—issues the state's top environmental official called a crisis.
Trump says 'very dangerous' for UK to deal with China
Sir Keir Starmer says "the UK has got a huge amount to offer" as he visits China to reset relations.
Street robbers steal US$2.7 million in cash in rare Tokyo heist
The thieves used pepper spray and grabbed luggage containing the money near Ueno station.
Myanmar monk accused of fuelling genocide backs junta-led vote
He rose to international prominence during waves of anti-Muslim unrest in the 2010s.
Trump tightens screws on Cuba, threatening tariffs on oil suppliers
A new executive order declares that Havana constitutes a “national emergency,” allowing Trump to levy tariffs on any country that delivers oil to Cuba.
From failure to filler: Why US Navy can’t quit its flawed LCS
Facing a shrinking fleet and a widening naval gap with China, USNI reported this month that the US Navy is giving its troubled Littoral Combat Ships (LCS) a second look—not as a triumph of design, but as a stopgap born of strategic necessity. The US Navy has decided to retain
‘Paralyzed by Hope: The Maria Bamford Story’ Shares the Tears, Fears, Insights of a Unique Clown
Stand-up comedy is best live — and often lived. Judd Apatow and comedy appreciator Neil Berkeley know this. In their admiring, at times achingly funny documentary “Paralyzed by Hope: The Maria Bamford Story” premiering at the Sundance Film Festival, the co-directors celebrate a
Kate Walsh on Returning to ‘Grey’s Anatomy,’ Her ‘Family’ Bond With Caterina Scorsone and Why Fans Still Talk About Addison’s ‘Iconic’ Season 1 Entrance (EXCLUSIVE)
SPOILER ALERT: This interview contains spoilers from “Strip That Down,” the 10th episode of Season 22 of ABC’s “Grey’s Anatomy,” streaming on Hulu. Kate Walsh will always make time to return to “Grey’s Anatomy.” From the moment Addison Montgomery first strutted into the lobby
Eva Longoria, John Leguizamo and More Latino Artists Sign Open Letter Urging for “Accountability and Equity” Amid ‘Deep Cuts’ Casting Backlash
The group of creatives acknowledged controversy that ensued after Odessa A’zion was cast in Sean Durkin’s A24 film as character Zoe Gutierrez, who is described in the book that the film is based on as half Mexican and half Jewish.
Explainer: Why Thailand will vote to decide a new Constitution
Critics say the 2017 Constitution concentrated power in undemocratic institutions.
Explainer-Why Thailand will vote to decide a new constitution
BANGKOK, Jan 30 - Voters in Thailand's general elections on February 8 will also be asked to decide if a new constitution should replace a 2017 charter.
European strategic independence? Don’t hold your breath
The question of European strategic autonomy has become fashionable again in Brussels and various European capitals. Between Donald Trump’s return to the White House, ongoing concerns about American commitment to NATO and the grinding war in Ukraine, European leaders are once
Brazil’s Lula to undergo cataract surgery on left eye after Panama trip
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva will undergo cataract surgery on his left eye on Friday, the presidential palace said after preoperative tests were conducted on Thursday in Brasília. The 80-year-old leader returned overnight from Panama, where he attended the
Sumo diplomacy: Japan’s heavyweight ‘soft power’ ambassadors
Using the hulking wrestlers as ambassadors is a long-established practice in Japan.
Trump and his eldest sons file $10B lawsuit against IRS, Treasury Department over leaked tax records
The Trump Organization, the first family’s business, is also listed as a plaintiff in the lawsuit filed in a Miami federal court.
Artemis II: The first human mission to the moon in 54 years launches soon, with a Canadian on board
It's been 54 years since the last Apollo mission, and since then, humans have not ventured beyond low-Earth orbit. But that's all about to change with next week's launch of the Artemis II mission from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida.
Texas freezes H-1B visas for state agencies, higher education amid investigation into federal program
Gov. Greg Abbott announced an investigation into the federal H-1B visa program in "light of recent reports of abuse," according to a letter signed by the governor. He directed all state agencies controlled by a gubernatorially appointed head and public institutions of higher