North Korea's Kim sacks senior official, slams 'incompetence'

ESPN and Words + Pictures Partner for Six-Part Nick Saban Docuseries

ESPN and Words + Pictures have unveiled their new six-part docuseries “Saban,” which chronicles the life and storied career of the former University of Alabama football coach Nick Saban. According to an official logline, “the series will tell the story of Nick Saban’s

Greenland 'will stay Greenland', former Trump adviser declares

Donald Trump's former chief economic adviser said the US president's actions are a negotiating tactic.

Are 'tech dense' farms the future of farming?

A host of technology is on offer to farmers, promising to raise farming yields and lower food prices.

Deep reading can boost your critical thinking and help you resist misinformation—here's how to build the skill

The average American checks their phone over 140 times a day, clocking an average of 4.5 hours of daily use, with 57% of people admitting they're "addicted" to their phone. Tech companies, influencers and other content creators compete for all that attention, which has

Stealth quantum sensors unlock possibilities anywhere GPS doesn't work

As commercial interest in quantum technologies accelerates, entrepreneurial minds at the University of Waterloo are not waiting for opportunities—they are creating them.

Soil ecoacoustics: Researchers call for global effort to listen underground

An international team of researchers has mapped a new way forward to monitor the health of the planet by listening to the soil beneath our feet.

Africa: Senegal Walk Off in Afcon Final Over Penalty Award

[Nile Post] Senegal beat Morocco to win the Africa Cup of Nations for a second time - but only after the final was overshadowed when they temporarily refused to play when the hosts were awarded a controversial stoppage time-penalty with the match goalless.

Cyberpunk 2077 VR mod disappears after mod maker decides he'd rather take it down than make it free

Luke Ross accused CD Projekt of '"iron-clad corpo logic," but some VR aficionados aren't entirely sympathetic.

Six percent of Americans satisfied with amount of Epstein files released so far: Poll

The share of Americans who are satisfied with the amount of Jeffrey Epstein-related files released so far is in the single digits, new polling shows. Just 6 percent of Americans in a CNN survey said they’re satisfied with what the federal government has released so far in the

Denitrification looks different in rivers versus streams

Human activities add large quantities of nitrogen to the environment, much of which gets washed into streams and rivers. These waterways transport some of that nitrogen to the oceans, but they also remove a significant portion of it through a process called denitrification:

Africa: Fans in Senegal Await Return of Cup of Nations-Winning Team

[RFI] Thousands of fans were expected to line the streets in the Senegalese capital Dakar on Monday night to greet the return of the national football team that claimed the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations following a 1-0 victory over Morocco.

Africa: Climate Disasters Leave Invisible Scars

[Health-e] Whenever rain clouds gather over her village, Ntombenhle Ndlovu finds herself checking the weather forecast again and again, bracing for what might come next. When the rain finally starts, she steps outside to feel the first droplets on her skin, measuring their

Francesca's closing all stores, liquidating inventory: Report

The company, which began in Houston in 1999, lists more than 450 locations across 45 states.

How Valentino Made Hollywood the Enduring Obsession of the Fashion World

At Variety, we talk a lot about the soft power of the red carpet. We live in an age where “image architect” is a vaunted job title, thanks to the serious economic and cultural impact the right look can offer stars and brands. We can largely thank Valentino Garavani, who died at

Africa: Nigeria Beat Egypt in Shootout to Claim Third Place At Africa Cup of Nations

[RFI] Nigeria beat Egypt in a penalty shootout following a goalless 90 minutes on Saturday night in Casablanca to claim third place at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco.

China’s population falls for fourth year amid economic woes

China’s population declined for a fourth consecutive year in 2025, extending a downturn that has coincided with weaker economic conditions and falling birth rates. The continued contraction comes as job prospects remain uncertain for many young people and marriage rates stay

Bacon on Trump's Greenland-Nobel letter: 'Very embarrassing conduct'

Rep. Don Bacon (R-Neb.) bashed President Trump over a letter to Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre, in which the president detailed his push for the U.S. to acquire Greenland. “Very embarrassing conduct,” the Nebraska lawmaker wrote on the social platform X, sharing a

Homes dug out from deep snowdrifts in Russia's Kamchatka

Images show Russian rescuers digging houses out from deep snow in the far-east Kamchatka region, near Japan.

Timothy Busfield Edited Out of Amazon MGM Rom-Com ‘You Deserve Each Other’ Amid Child Sex Abuse Allegations

The actor was set to appear alongside Meghann Fahy and Penn Badgley in the film.

North Korea’s Kim sacks vice-premier, slams ‘incompetence’

Mr Yang Sung Ho was “unfit to be entrusted with heavy duties”, Mr Kim said.

Woodland birds living among native trees produce more chicks, study shows

Native trees, such as oaks, have long held a special place in our culture and countryside. Now, researchers have shown that these trees are also important to woodland birds and their offspring.

Strongest solar radiation storm since 2003 hits Earth, bringing northern lights and possible tech issues

A solar radiation storm stronger than one we've seen in over two decades is in progress, the Space Weather Prediction Center announced Monday.

Colorado ranchers and consumers can team up to make beef supply chains more sustainable

Cowboys guided a herd of longhorn cattle through downtown Denver to celebrate the opening of the annual National Western Stock Show on Jan. 8, 2026. As ranchers bring their best cattle to compete for blue ribbons over the course of this month, it's a good time to consider

Wake Up, Babe: Hilary Duff Just Performed ‘What Dreams Are Made of’ for the First Time Ever

At her first concert in over a decade, the actress-singer closed the set with her Lizzie McGuire anthem

Water firms could be let off pollution fines as part of government overhaul

Exclusive: Campaigners claim changes will let companies ‘off the hook’, as government prepares to unveil new white paper for water industry Water companies could be let off fines for polluting the environment under changes announced in the government’s new white paper. The

Water companies to face regular MOT-style checks in industry shake-up

The government says the industry will have nowhere to hide, but campaigners say the reforms do not go far enough.

UK to consult on social media ban for under 16s

The government said it expected schools to be "phone-free by default" as a result of the announcement.

Sydney beaches stay closed after three shark attacks in two days

Two of the victims are children, with a 12-year-old boy fighting for his life.

Who is attending the World Economic Forum in Davos?

Leading business and political figures are descending upon the World Economic Forum annual meeting in Davos, Switzerland, this week to discuss geopolitics, tech, trade and more. The Alpine town is set to host roughly 3,000 participants from more than 130 countries at what the

Spain announces three days of mourning after 40 people have died in the Adamuz tragedy

The President and the Minister of Transport visited the site of the accident Monday morning, later in the day the government decreed three days of mourning.

Walking sharks break biology reproduction rules

New research from James Cook University has made the extraordinary discovery that epaulette sharks can reproduce and lay eggs without any measurable rise in energy use.

Sydney beaches close after three shark attacks in two days

SYDNEY, Jan 20 - Beaches in the north of Sydney remained closed on Tuesday after a shark bit a man in his 20s, the city's third shark attack in two days.

Timothy Busfield Edited Out of Amazon MGM Movie ‘You Deserve Each Other’ Following Child Sex Abuse Allegations

Timothy Busfield will be edited out of the upcoming Amazon MGM film “You Deserve Each Other” after he was accused of groping a 7-year-old boy on the set of “The Cleaning Lady,” Variety had learned. This is the second project involving Busfield to be affected in the wake of his

A road trip through the checkpoints, chaos and congestion along West Africa's coastline

The coastal corridor from Lagos to Abidjan is shaping into a West African megalopolis. Starting in Lagos, Nigeria, we navigate the chaos, the checkpoints, and the road that could change it all.

The Trump administration turns attention to Mexico and Cuba's oil relationship

As Venezuelan oil shipments to Cuba collapse, Mexico has stepped up as the island's main supplier — though its support may be temporary under Washington's pressure.

This week on The Hill: Lawmakers scramble to avert partial shutdown

Lawmakers in both the House and Senate are in crunch time. So far, Congress has passed six of the 12 appropriations bills needed to fund the government. The House last week passed an additional two-bill package known as a minibus that would fund the State Department and the

'Not rocket science': Why Malaysia groups are again pushing to ban asbestos in construction work

Asbestos is a group of naturally occurring minerals resistant to fire and water, and is commonly found in older buildings and homes including in Malaysia. But it is also known to cause cancer.

Commentary: Are China’s ‘youth retirement homes’ a fad or an emerging industry?

Youth retirement homes in China and, more recently, Malaysia, provide insights into the predicaments faced by young people in the two countries, says an academic.

Commentary: Why India has a private investment problem

Despite blistering growth numbers, India's future feels uncertain with private investment being persistently low, says Mihir Sharma for Bloomberg Opinion.

Winter weather causes 100-car pileup in Michigan

A winter snowstorm caused a pileup of roughly 100 cars in Zeeland Township, Mich., on Monday. The Ottawa County Sheriff’s Office (OCSO) posted on Facebook that the crash occurred on Interstate 196 near 64th Avenue. As a result, the highway is closed in both directions between

Billie Eilish Condemns Civil Rights Violations, ICE-Inflicted Violence Under Trump Administration

"It’s really hard to celebrate that when we no longer feel safe in our own homes or in our streets,” Eilish said while receiving the MLK Jr. Beloved Community Award for Environmental Justice

Artificially alive: How AI is bringing the dead back and what that means for the living

A new study shows that generative AI is already being used to "bring back" the dead, as entertainment icons, as political witnesses, and as everyday companions for grieving families. Tracing cases of AI "resurrections," the study claims this practice isn't just emotionally

Ecosystem productivity shapes how soil microbes store or release carbon, challenging old assumptions

Soils store more carbon than the atmosphere and vegetation combined, with soil microorganisms playing the main role. As a result, the global soil carbon cycle—by which carbon enters, moves through, and leaves soils worldwide—exerts a significant impact on climate change feedback.

Trump says he will '100%' carry out Greenland tariffs threat, as EU vows to protect its interests

Kaja Kallas, the EU's foreign policy chief, said the bloc has "no interest to pick a fight, but we will hold our ground".

US tariffs and MFN pricing threaten pharma investment and access in Europe

Rising uncertainty driven by US tariffs and proposed “most-favoured nation” pricing is prompting pharmaceutical companies to delay investment and product launches in Europe. US tariffs and pricing pressure are causing uncertainty for the pharma sector, which will slow

Vietnam leader To Lam seeks China-style powers at party conclave

Mr Lam will remain the party’s top leader, according to sources, but he is seeking the presidency as well.

World's smallest capacitor paves way for next-generation quantum metrology

Nanomechanical systems developed at TU Wien have now reached a level of precision and miniaturization that will allow them to be used in ultra-high-resolution atomic force microscopes in the future. Their new findings are published in the journal Advanced Materials Technologies.