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American rock climber Alex Honnold reaches top of Taipei 101 skyscraper without ropes
The American climber reached the top of the 508-metre building after around 90 minutes.
New Super Mario Galaxy Movie Trailer Finally Reveals Yoshi, Birdo, And More
No word on who's voicing the dinosaur yet, though The post New Super Mario Galaxy Movie Trailer Finally Reveals Yoshi, Birdo, And More appeared first on Kotaku .
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie's new trailer reveals Yoshi, Birdo and more
Nintendo and Illumination released a new trailer for The Super Mario Galaxy Movie in a Nintendo Direct, showing off Yoshi and more.
Congressman Assaulted in Racist Attack at Sundance Film Festival
Man charged with aggravated battery, simple assault and more after punching Florida Rep. Maxwell Frost at CAA party
A new look at trends in human deaths due to climate extremes
A new study of climate extremes since 1988 finds that many regions have seen increases in deaths due to floods, storms and extreme temperatures. In human terms, the harm comes not just from deaths, but also from lost labor and property damage. (And this doesn't consider damage
Forget DJI, GoPro HERO13 Black Hits Its Lowest Price as Amazon Offloads Waterproof Action Cameras
This action camera is great for athletes or anyone who gets out and about into the world. The post Forget DJI, GoPro HERO13 Black Hits Its Lowest Price as Amazon Offloads Waterproof Action Cameras appeared first on Kotaku .
Vhils in view: Lisbon looks back at two decades of art by Portugal's 'urban archaeologist'
For years, Vhils has been pushing the boundaries of graffiti and urban art by constantly changing his approach and using different techniques and materials. Now some of the Portuguese artist's most famous works are part of the Selected Editions 2008-2024 exhibition at Lisbon's
D&D 5e’s best adventures all have one thing in common, says Chris Perkins
Former D&D Creative Director Chris Perkins reflects on how adventure-campaign books became central to 5e's success.
Lort devs reluctantly tweak the fantasy roguelike's difficulty after players complain the Risk of Rain 2 successor is too hard: 'You are meant to die and learn how to overcome the challenge'
"But we also don't want it to be too aggravating to jump into quickly and have fun."
Israel’s election may come soon and could change the country forever
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is likely to call early elections this spring or summer in order to maximize his chances of forming a new coalition and staying in power, with the explosive issue of the ultra-Orthodox exemption from military service at the center of
Africa: Growing Demand for Local Products in Africa's €1bn Baby Food Market
[RFI] Across Africa, a third of children under the age of five suffer from chronic malnutrition, according to Unicef, while in recent years the baby food industry has been rocked by a series of scandals, many involving major multinationals. But a growing number of local
Africa: Africa Investment Report Shows Uneven Recovery After Market Reset
[Daba Finance] African companies disclosed US$3.8 billion in funding in 2025, with deal volume up 32% and the number of announced transactions rising 8% from a year earlier, according to Briter's Africa Investment Report 2025.
Africa: African Tech Funding Rises to $4.1b in 2025 As Debt Takes Larger Role
[Daba Finance] African tech startups raised US$4.1 billion in 2025, up 25% from a year earlier, marking the strongest funding year since 2022, according to Partech's annual Africa Tech Venture Capital Report released January 22, 2026.
BBC’s ‘voice of India’ Mark Tully dies at 90
He is arguably the best-known foreign correspondent in India.
Bondi outlines terms for Walz to 'restore the rule of law' in Minnesota after fatal shooting: Reports
Attorney General Pam Bondi on Saturday outlined terms to “restore the rule of law” in Minnesota, just hours after a second person was fatally shot by federal immigration agents in Minneapolis. “You and your office must restore the rule of law, support ICE officers, and bring an
Trump, in retreat, praises U.K. troops after royal family expresses hurt
President Donald Trump’s comments belittling the role of NATO allies in Afghanistan sparked outrage in Britain, which lost 457 soldiers in the U.S.-led war.
Macron calls for ban on social media for under-15s to be in place by September
According to France's health watchdog, one in two teenagers spends between two and five hours a day on their smartphone.
What's next for U.S.-Canada relations after Mark Carney's pointed speech at Davos?
NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks to Canadian political journalist Paul Wells about the path ahead for Canada as its interests diverge from those of its neighbor and key trading partner, the U.S..
Party backed by generals set for landslide as 'sham' Myanmar election ends
Many parties were banned and there was no voting in about half the country which is gripped by fear and civil war.
Insurmountable, a turn-based mountaineering roguelike, is an overlooked gem
It's not exactly a cozy game, but this strategic exploration game is relaxing to play
The Mount Maunganui tragedy reminds us landslides are NZ's deadliest natural hazard
The tragic events in the Bay of Plenty this week are a stark reminder that landslides remain the deadliest of the many natural hazards New Zealand faces. A large landslide swept through the Mount Maunganui Beachside Holiday Park at the base of Mauao, triggering a major rescue
‘Undertone’ Review: Ian Tuason’s Audio-Driven Horror Debut Screams Technical Proficiency
An immense sense of isolation underscores Ian Tuason’s feature debut, the audio-driven horror smorgasbord “Undertone.” Following an exhausted horror podcast host watching over her mother’s deathbed, the film is initially terrifying thanks to its undercurrent of pulsing grief,
Is Trump’s ‘madman act’ a negotiating ploy or the real deal?
In recent days, speculation about Trump’s motives — and his rationality — has intensified.
Early access multiplayer shooter Out of Action is, ironically, full of action, with cyborg ninjas blasting each other in a mix of Titanfall and Max Payne
Come for the movement, stay for the "advanced multiplayer bullet time".
Babies who attend daycare share 'good' germs, too
Socializing at a young age helps to develop greater diversity in children’s microbiomes, according to an analysis of baby-to-baby transmission of gut bacteria
Live updates: Protests intensify in Minneapolis after second deadly shooting; shutdown threat grows
The risk of a partial government shutdown at the end of January is growing more likely, as protesters demonstrated with renewed furor overnight after a second person in the span of a month was fatally shot by federal immigration authorities in Minneapolis. Senate Democrats
Bangladesh criticises India over fugitive leader Hasina's speech
Bangladesh's ex-prime minister Sheikh Hasina fled to neighbouring India in 2024 after a student-led uprising ended her iron-fisted 15-year rule.
China's AI trade is quickly moving from infrastructure to applications. Watch these stocks
Capital flows from eager mainland China-based investors are flowing into these artificial intelligence plays.
Bangladesh criticises India over fugitive leader Hasina’s speech
Hasina was found guilty in absentia by a Dhaka court in November and was sentenced to be hanged.
Who was Alex Pretti, the intensive care nurse shot dead in Minneapolis?
He has been described as an avid outdoorsman who loved mountain biking.
Trump’s return supercharges lobbying revenues
Firms with ties to the administration reaped windfalls, including one that saw a 350 percent revenue bump.
Netflix's 100 Meters anime movie feels like Heated Rivalry without the romance
100 Meters is a philosophical sports anime about rivalry, isolation, and legacy — but also how competition can feel as intimate as romance.
Quantum physicists just supersized Schrödinger’s cat
A record-breaking experiment shows that a cluster of thousands of atoms can act like a wave as well as a particle
Dinner is served in Star Birds' latest early access update, adding bakeries and restaurants to the Dorfromantik devs' factory management sim: 'Ever fed an alien pizza?'
Star Birds' three new levels are "longer and more complex" than those included at launch.
Democrats are shying away from climate messaging. One of their own is fighting back.
There’s a schism within the Democratic Party about whether talking about climate change is the right message to win back control of Washington.
