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In Kyiv, a frigid lottery of sorts is playing out in which residents may have power, heat or water but almost never all three depending on where they live.
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USA: Protests erupt in Minneapolis after ice agents shoot man in the leg
Tear gas was deployed by federal agents and local police in Minneapolis after a suspect was shot in the leg. Authorities say the officer had been assaulted with a shovel.
Philippines waives visas for Chinese visitors to boost tourism
The visa-free privilege for a stay of up to two weeks will take effect on June 16.
Christina Sharpe's Appeal to South Africa
A call to reinstate Gabrielle Goliath's Venice Biennale pavilion, Ana Mendieta’s earthworks, and the California College of the Arts is no more.
Latest news bulletin | January 15th, 2026 – Midday
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this January 15th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
Trump Already Gave Us the Blueprint for Abolishing ICE
I don’t know who the next Democratic president will be. What I do know is that they’ll be forced almost immediately to decide an important question: What shall become of Immigration and Customs Enforcement, better known as ICE? The agency, which has been tasked with immigration
The Memo: Trump faces risks as foreign issues overshadow domestic agenda
President Trump may face some real political risks as global issues encroach further and further into his agenda. What once seemed a strong tendency toward isolationism on Trump’s part has been increasingly supplanted by a focus overseas. The shift holds obvious dangers,
The Backcountry Rescue Squad at America’s Busiest National Park
"In the Great Smoky Mountains, an auxiliary team of élite outdoorsmen answers the call when park-goers’ hikes, climbs, and rafting adventures go wrong."
Talarico leads Crockett in Texas Democratic Senate primary: Poll
Democrat James Talarico is leading Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-Texas) in the Democratic Senate primary in Texas, new polling shows. An Emerson College Polling/Nexstar Media survey found Talarico 9 points ahead among likely primary voters — 47 percent to Crockett’s 38 percent.
Republicans vow to block Trump from seizing Greenland by force
Senate Republicans are vowing to block any effort by President Trump to seize Greenland by military force, as Trump officials on Wednesday refused to back off their demands to control the island during a meeting with top diplomats at the White House. Republican senators are
RFK Jr.'s new food pyramid heads to school cafeterias as advocates cry for more funding
The release of a new food pyramid has been met with mixed reactions by school food advocates, who say changes to the cafeteria menu will need financial backing. While there is skepticism regarding the science behind the new guidelines, which were unveiled last week by Health
Peltola's entrance in Alaska Senate race gives Democrats hope
Former Rep. Mary Peltola’s (D) decision to launch a Senate bid in Alaska is giving Democrats a shot in the arm and raising their hopes about flipping the upper chamber this year. Peltola, who lost Alaska’s at-large House seat in 2024, ended months of speculation about her next
Congress is rolling on spending bills, but the toughest fights remain
Congress is cruising this month on efforts to fund the federal government and prevent a shutdown on Jan. 30, but the toughest fights are yet to come. Heading into the week, the House had already passed six of the 12 annual appropriations bills for fiscal 2026 (three are already
Authoritarianism Is Climate Policy
The Trump administration will stop counting lives saved in its cost-benefit analyses of air pollution regulations, and instead will only consider the cost to businesses. “It’s a seismic shift that runs counter to the [Environmental Protection Agency]’s mission statement, which
Amazingly, the Democrats Have a Shot at a Senate Majority
Democrats can’t ever seem to win federal races in North Carolina, but former Governor Roy Cooper is the strongest U.S. Senate candidate that the party has run there in a long time. The party also has also convinced former Senator Sherrod Brown to run for his old job in Ohio.
Abortion threatens to derail Senate ObamaCare deal
A push by Senate negotiators to strike a deal on extending enhanced ObamaCare subsidies is running into a brick wall as they struggle to clear a key hurdle on abortion. Members have been engaged in talks for about a month on a potential extension. But the subsidies expired at
Avatar creators announce new series following Last Airbender's favorite characters
Ever wanted to see more of Suki and the Kyoshi Warriors? Dark Horse Comics has your back with this new Last Airbender series.
Air India warns of possible disruptions to A350 routes after jet suffers engine damage
The possible disruptions are the result of engine damage sustained by one of its long-haul aircraft after encountering "a foreign object" on Thursday (Jan 15).
Iranian footballers killed in protests as former national team captain slams FIFA silence
Media and human rights reports indicate that several footballers have been killed during Iran’s recent protests, developments that have once again raised serious concerns about the widespread use of live ammunition against unarmed demonstrators.
Trump holds good coversation with Delcy Rodríguez
US President Donald Trump announced on Wednesday that he held a “long and productive” telephone conversation with Venezuela’s caretaking leader, Delcy Rodríguez. The dialogue signals a rapid warming of relations between Washington and Caracas as Wshington prepares to play a
Uganda votes in tense presidential election amid internet shutdown
Uganda's presidential election on Thursday was marked by an internet shutdown, tight security, and long queues. President Museveni faces opposition from Bobi Wine.
Kremlin says Trump is right about Zelenskiy holding up a peace deal in Ukraine
MOSCOW, Jan 15 - The Kremlin said on Thursday that Russia agreed with U.S. President Donald Trump that it was Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy, not Russia, who was holding up a potential peace deal to end the war in Ukraine.
Watch: Astronauts return to Earth after medical evacuation
Four astronauts who left the International Space Station (ISS) a month early due to one of the crew members falling ill have returned to Earth on Thursday.
Utah's other Great Salt Lake is underground, ancient, deep....and fresh
Under the Great Salt Lake playa lies a potentially vast reservoir of pressurized freshwater that has accumulated over thousands of years from mountain-derived snowmelt, according to new research from University of Utah geoscientists. This groundwater occupies the pore spaces in
All major AI models risk encouraging dangerous science experiments
Researchers risk fire, explosion or poisoning by allowing AI to design experiments, warn scientists. Some 19 different AI models were tested on hundreds of questions to assess their ability to spot and avoid hazards and none recognised all issues – with some doing little better
Africa: America's Influence - Hope or Concern in 2026
[Ghanaian Times] In early 2025, I asserted--under divine influence and inspiration, not as a result of any objective analysis or human wisdom--that "America has a unique opportunity to reset its global image and work collaboratively with other superpowers like China and Russia
Would you pay for an empty seat? This European budget airline has launched a neighbour-free upgrade
A 2023 consumer survey found that 42 per cent of passengers would consider paying a fee to have the middle seat empty.
Protest in Israel supports Iranian demonstrators after weeks of unrest
About 100 members of the Persian Jewish community in Israel gathered to express support for Iranian protesters, following several weeks of anti-government demonstrations. The participants voiced solidarity and called for freedom and political reform in Iran.
With a rivaling opposition, what will 'the day after' the toppling of Iran's regime look like?
If the Islamic Republic falls, a civil war may grow out of a fragmented, opposition divided in their ability to agree on a shared strategy on how to topple the regime or form a government to replace it. Despite his knack for public relations, Pahlavi could be part of the problem
A$AP Rocky Reveals ‘Don’t Be Dumb’ Tracklist
A$AP Rocky has revealed the tracklist for his new album Don’t Be Dumb ahead of its long-awaited release this Friday (January 16). Dubbed “a true masterpiece by A$AP Rocky and his alter egos,” the project features 15 songs including the recently released “Helicopter$” and “Punk
Vance keeps Trump's policies within Congress' boundaries
US Vice President James D. Vance cast a tie-breaking vote on Wednesday to quash a bipartisan War Powers Resolution aimed at reining in President Donald Trump’s military authority regarding Venezuela. The 51-50 vote followed an intense pressure campaign from the President, which
Muslim Brotherhood declared a terrorist organization in Argentina
Argetina's Libertarian Government of President Jvier Milei Wednesday declared the Muslim Brotherhood chapters in Lebanon, Egypt, and Jordan as terrorist organizations, directly aligning the South American country with the White House's "Western Civilization" drive to lead a
European troops arrive in Greenland as US and Denmark talks fail to resolve dispute
The deployment was announced the same day the foreign ministers of Denmark and Greenland met with US Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Washington.
Back with Bangtan! BTS return with world tour dates sparking sales frenzy
South Korea's K-pop supergroup BTS are getting back together and their plans for a world tour have triggered a storm online as fans scramble for tickets.
UK pulls diplomatic staff out of Tehran amid mounting tension
The United Kingdom has ordered the emergency evacuation of its diplomatic staff from Tehran, as the Middle East braces for a potential military escalation between the United States and Iran. The British Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) confirmed on Wednesday
Thaksin eligible for parole in May, says Corrections Department official
Former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra has been serving a one-year sentence since Sept 9.
Philippines to ban Musk’s Grok AI on Jan 15 over sexualised deepfakes
Malaysia and Indonesia had already barred access to the chatbot.
Reporting workplace sexual harassment 'not worth it,' say victims
Despite recent legal reforms and increased emphasis on upholding workplace conduct policies, most people who experience sexual harassment at work still do not report it.
X Implements New Grok AI Restrictions Following U.K. Investigation, Global Pressure
Elon Musk’s X has implemented new technological restrictions on its Grok AI chatbot to prevent the creation of sexually explicit deepfakes, responding to mounting international pressure as Britain’s media regulator Ofcom continues its formal investigation into whether the
Why global central bankers had to decry Trump’s Fed attacks
Central bankers from around the world have issued a joint statement of support for US Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, as he faces a criminal probe on top of mounting pressure from US President Donald Trump to resign early. It is very unusual for the world’s central bank
BBC ranks Uruguay 10th among world's top tourism destinations
The British Broadcasting Corporation has named Uruguay as one of the top 20 travel destinations for the year, ranking it at number 10 globally, minly due to its sustainable alternatives. The South American country was also demed an ideal alternative to crowded global hotspots.
Malaysia graft busters seize over US$12.8 million in cash, luxury goods and funds linked to army contracts
To date, a total of 23 people, including armed forces personnel and civilians, have been arrested.
Mad magazine autostereogram, cutecore
Pop culture is spiralling. I had no idea what “mad magazine autostereogram, cutecore” meant, but it was enough for Midjourney to create this: Older generations have always been left out of the codewords and trends of the makers of pop culture, but the gatekeepers and lack of
Iran protests show bitter schism among exiled opposition factions
By John Irish PARIS, Jan 15 (Reuters) - Huge protests in Iran have galvanised exiled foes of the authorities but despite their hatred of the ruling clerics, a bitter schism dating to before the 1979 Islamic Revolution still afflicts the leading opposition factions. That split,
J. Cole Drops New Single From ‘The Fall-Off,’ Hints At Double Album
J. Cole has released the first single from The Fall-Off, just hours after announcing the album. Uploaded under the title “The Fall-Off… Disc 2 Track 2” — a hint that his forthcoming (and final) project could be a double disc effort — the song is a storytelling masterpiece that
'It had nothing to offer:' Halifax union lambasts Ubisoft after first talks following studio closure
'Ubisoft came to the table with nothing. No documentation proving financial distress, and no plan to find work at other Ubisoft operations or increase severance.'
With smiling selfies and K-pop jam session, Japan and China woo South Korea
As relations between China and Japan deteriorate, and the Trump administration remains unpredictable, South Korea’s president must strike a delicate balance.
Discover Michelangelo’s First Painting, Created When He Was Only 12 or 13 Years Old
Think back, if you will, to the works of art you created at age twelve or thirteen. For many, perhaps most of us, our output at that stage of adolescence amounted to directionless doodles, chaotic comics, and a few unsteady-at-best school projects. But then, most of us didn’t
Ocean impacts nearly double economic cost of climate change, study finds
For the first time, a study by researchers at Scripps Institution of Oceanography at the University of California, San Diego integrates climate-related damages to the ocean into the social cost of carbon—a measure of economic harm caused by greenhouse gas emissions.
Increased deciduous tree dominance reduces wildfire carbon losses in boreal forests, study shows
As climate change drives more frequent and severe wildfires across boreal forests in Alaska and northwestern Canada, scientists are asking a critical question: Will these ecosystems continue to store carbon or become a growing source of carbon emissions?
