Watch Ed Sheeran, Dave Grohl, John Mayer Team Up for ‘Drive’ on ‘Kimmel’

Blake Slatkin, Rami Jaffee, and Pino Palladino also joined the musician for the F1 song's performance

Singapore's leader of opposition stripped of title after lying conviction

Singh's case stands out as one of the only criminal convictions against a sitting opposition lawmaker.

Cold snap to test Asia weather records as temperatures dive

The cold shift is expected to reach north-eastern China first, before South Korea and Japan.

European Ocean Act

The 'Have your say' initiative comes from the European Ocean Act, which aims to strengthen and modernize maritime spatial planning as a strategic tool that serves and implements the European Ocean Pact’s priorities. It seeks to do this through increased cross-sectoral

Japan, Philippines refine security pact with eye on China

MANILA – The foreign ministers of security allies the Philippines and Japan on Thursday agreed to further refine provisions of a military pact to allow smoother exchanges of troops and equipment as China’s harassment in the South China Sea has shown no signs of easing. Japan

Teyana Taylor Explains Leonardo DiCaprio’s Viral Golden Globes Moment

The musician and actress also performed her song "Hard Part" with Lucky Daye

Russia expels British diplomat over allegations of spying

The man has been stripped of his accreditation and must leave within two weeks, says Russia's foreign ministry.

Elon Musk’s X will block Grok AI tool from creating sexualized images in places where it is illegal

The move came just hours after the billionaire said he was not aware of any “naked underage images” made by Grok.

Ofwat launches investigation into South East Water

South East Water says some customers in Kent and Sussex may not see supplies return until Friday.

Ranveer Singh’s ‘Dhurandhar’ Propels India Box Office to Record $1.48 billion in 2025

India’s theatrical market reached unprecedented heights in 2025, with gross box office collections hitting INR13,395 crore ($1.48 billion), marking the first time the territory crossed the INR13,000 crore threshold, according to Ormax Media’s annual report released Thursday.

Trump sees Iranian crackdown easing, Tehran denies man to be executed

WASHINGTON/DUBAI, Jan 15 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump said he had been told that killings in Iran’s crackdown on protests were easing and that he believed there was no current plan for large-scale executions, adopting a wait‑and‑see posture after earlier threatening

Macron convenes emergency meeting to discuss Greenland, Iran

PARIS, Jan 15 (Reuters) - President Emmanuel Macron convened an emergency defence cabinet in Paris on Thursday to discuss U.S. President Donald's Trump's stated intent to acquire Greenland and the forceful crackdown on nationwide protests in Iran. In an overnight message on X,

Netflix’s Agatha Christie Adaptation ‘Seven Dials’ Has Charm but Little Intrigue: TV Review

Based on Agatha Christie’s 1929 novel “The Seven Dials Mystery” and adapted for television by Chris Chibnall (of “Broadchurch” fame), Netflix’s “Agatha Christie’s Seven Dials” is a solid murder-mystery offering a peek into 20th-century aristocracy, centered on a plucky

Executive Vice President Séjourné convenes the first General Assembly of the Critical Chemicals Alliance

Executive Vice President Stéphane Séjourné has convened the first General Assembly of the Critical Chemicals Alliance (CCA) at Chemelot Chemical Park in the Netherlands. The General Assembly brings together high-level members of the alliance from industry, member states,

Thousands in Sofia protest for fair elections and government resignation

Thousands gathered in Sofia to demand fair elections and the coalition's resignation, citing vote buying, manipulation, and economic concerns.

Widespread delays hit Uganda election amid internet shutdown

The election is a rematch between Bobi Wine and Yoweri Museveni, who has been president for 40 years.

Johor-Singapore SEZ draws firms seeking space, lower costs amid global uncertainty

Rising US-China tensions are pushing companies to diversify, with the new economic zone attracting high-tech investments and cost-conscious Singapore firms.

Another crane collapse near Bangkok raises safety concerns in Thailand

Thailand reports a new construction accident near Bangkok on Thursday, a day after a deadly crane collapse on a train renewed concerns over site safety.

8 Mining Stocks to Capitalize on Gold’s Flying Start to 2026

Lava up: New mineral study reveals buried 'dirt' about bath time in ancient Pompeii

New secrets have been revealed about bathing culture in ancient Pompeii. Researchers have found mineral deposits under lava which suggest the city's famous aqueducts were influenced by the Greeks, thousands of years before the establishment of the Roman empire.

Newsletter: Kallas warns against NATO doom talk amid Greenland tensions

Also in this newsletter: how pressure is mounting on the EU to get tough on Iran's Revolutionary Guard, and the view from Cyprus as Ursula von der Leyen's team visits to mark the start of the EU Council presidency.

Explore tourism trips of Europeans

Did you know that in 2024, nearly 249 million, or nearly two-thirds (65%) of Europeans aged 15 or older, took at least one overnight trip for personal reasons? Or that most of them preferred to travel within their own country? In fact, 71.3% of all trips were domestic. And when

Taiwan says more US arms sales are in the pipeline

Vice Defence Minister Hsu Szu-chien said that four additional packages for Taiwan had yet to be formally notified to the US Congress.

Upstart Holdings: Growing With The Personal Loan Market

‘Avatar’ Oscar Winner Mark Sagar, Graphic India’s Sharad Devarajan Launch AI Storytelling Studio FaiBLE (EXCLUSIVE)

Sharad Devarajan and Dr. Mark Sagar have launched FaiBLE Media Inc., a Silicon Valley startup focused on merging artificial intelligence with storytelling to develop new narrative technologies and unlock scientific breakthroughs in creative expression. The company will be

UK economy grew by 0.3% in November, beating forecasts

The economy was boosted by a rebound in car production and from the services sector.

Enterprise Products Partners: Past The Rerating, Entering A Durable Income Phase

UK economy surprises with stronger-than-expected 0.3% growth in November

Economists expect the U.K. economy to improve in 2026, particularly as the Bank of England is likely to continue on its interest rate-cutting path.

Flouting international rules is a danger to our democracies

America’s military raid in Venezuela and the threats against Greenland are clear signals that this US administration rejects the very idea of multilateralism, the UN Charter and international treaties. Its withdrawal from UN agencies and the Climate Change Convention sent the

Hand-stitched Indian ship arrives in Oman to rousing welcome

The ship, which has no engine and moves under square sails, retraced the ancient route in 17 days.

Japan and the Philippines sign defence pact to counter 'growing China threat'

According to Japanese and Philippine officials, the new pact would assist both countries in responding to natural catastrophes, a shared concern, and taking part in UN peacekeeping missions, which will be an addition to facilitating cooperative fighting exercises.

Thursday briefing: Is your body really full of microplastics?

In today’s newsletter: Numerous studies have found evidence of microplastics in the human body and warned of the risks to our health. But in the race to research this new field scientists may have drastically overstated the dangers Good morning. Microplastics are everywhere.

Europe Today: Chair of the EU Parliament Foreign Affairs Committee joins us live

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.

Greenland’s value explained: Could Trump really buy the Danish island?

Greenland’s economy may be small, but its real value is tied to Arctic security and vast mineral reserves. Trump’s interest in it reflects US efforts to counter China’s dominance in sourcing critical raw materials.

How the European Parliament can still block the Mercosur deal

The EU-Mercosur trade agreement cannot be implemented without the approval of MEPs, who are set to vote next week on a legal challenge against it.

Lithuania on the frontline: How a small EU country is preparing for a possible war

For Lithuania, a NATO and EU member bordering Russia’s Kaliningrad exclave and Belarus, the war in Ukraine has not been a distant conflict. It is a warning. How is Vilnius preparing for a possible war with Russia?

President of World Jewish Congress Israel, Sylvan Adams, warns of global co-ordination behind antisemitism campaign

With antisemitism exploding from Paris to London, and Sydney to Mississipi, Sylvan Adams, President of the World Jewish Congress Israel and the Region, has warned that Jews worldwide are facing a co-ordinated, state-backed campaign of hate. Speaking as part of the Critical

CGO: Deep Discounts Present An Opportunity To Accumulate

Paul McCartney Reveals ‘Man on the Run’ Trailer Chronicling Life After the Beatles

The upcoming documentary includes footage of the legendary musician forming Wings alongside his wife Linda, who died in 1998

Food bank relaunches expanded service after flood

Kinson and West Howe Foodbank in Bournemouth now has a larger, free community service.

‘Honeyjoon’ Review: A Plain Mother-Daughter Vacation in the Throes of Grief

A tale of withdrawal that feels withdrawn in its telling, Lilian T. Mehrel’s debut “Honeyjoon” traces familial relationships in the wake of loss as a mother and daughter find their way back to one another. A story of Iranian diaspora, of sexual and emotional repression, and of

Patients 'skipping GP appointments over fees'

Families increasingly cannot afford to see the GP, Guernsey Community Foundation warns.

'We don't need a sticking plaster', say pub owners

More than 40 hospitality firms have come together to campaign against tax increases.

South Korea opens state scholarships exclusively for refugees

Selected students will receive a tuition grant, Korean language training, airfare, and a stipend.

Rift at top of the Taliban: BBC reveals clash of wills behind internet shutdown

The Taliban leader once warned of a split: A BBC investigation reveals how attitudes to women, the internet and religion are dividing the group at the very top.

The capital of this Mediterranean island was just named Europe’s best cultural destination for 2026

Nicosia in Cyprus was praised by European Best Destinations for its year-long programme of festivals and events.

Nicosia's "shares" soar after being named a top cultural destination for 2026

Nicosia wins a major distinction at the annual European Best Destinations awards