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Anti-minority hate speech in India rose by 13% in 2025, US research group says
WASHINGTON, Jan 13 - Hate speech against minorities including Muslims and Christians in India rose by 13% in 2025, with most incidents occurring in states governed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Hindu nationalist Bharatiya Janata Party, a Washington-based research group
Former Corsican separatist leader Alain Orsoni shot dead at mother's funeral
Alain Orsoni, 71, ex-FLNC leader and former president of AC Ajaccio football club, was killed by a sniper at his mother's funeral in Vero.
Red-state Republicans seek climate ‘liability shield’ for fossil fuel industry
If enacted, Utah and Oklahoma measures would restrict litigation against oil companies over role in climate crisis US lawmakers in two red states are attempting to shield the fossil fuel industry from climate liability. In Oklahoma, a newly introduced bill would bar most civil
Africa: No, Lemon, Water and Sugar Will Not Fix Burning Sensation During Urination - See Doctor Instead
[Africa Check] No, lemon, water and sugar will not fix burning sensation during urination; see doctor instead
SpaceX knocks 3rd Space Coast launch of 2026: Readies for Crew-11 return
SpaceX launched its third mission of the year from Florida's Space Coast on Monday afternoon while preparing for the early return later this week of Crew-11 from the International Space Station.
A Vintage Watch Broke Auction Records. Then the Rumours Started.
"As demand for luxury watches has rocketed, the business has become beset by skulduggery."
Powell probe lands with thud
Plus: US citizens urged to leave Iran and Supreme Court hears trans rights case
Travellers to China from Japan’s Osaka airport halve amid diplomatic spat
China, which was the most popular destination in 2025, fell to third place behind South Korea and Taiwan.
Four oil tankers hit by drones near CPC oil terminal in Russia, sources say
MOSCOW/ATHENS, Jan 13 - Four Greek-managed oil tankers were hit by unidentified drones on Tuesday in the Black Sea on the way to load oil at the Caspian Pipeline Consortium (CPC) terminal off the Russian coast, eight sources told Reuters.
PC shipments grew in 2025 but the market 'will be far different in 12 months given how quickly the memory situation is evolving'
"We might also see PC memory specifications be lowered on average to preserve memory inventory on hand".
Analysis-Why Iran’s clerical regime still holds as protests rage
By Samia Nakhoul DUBAI, Jan 13 (Reuters) - Despite Iran's nationwide protests and years of external pressure, there are as yet no signs of fracture in the Islamic Republic's security elite that could bring an end to one of the world's most resilient regimes. Adding to the
BNY raises profit target as CEO Robin Vince says 'turnaround' is taking hold
BNY raised a pair of key medium-term performance targets on Tuesday.
Arc Raiders has officially nerfed two of the strongest weapons, the Trigger Nade and the Kettle, as previous stats created 'an unfair dynamic that favours using 3rd party software'
They've also done away with yet another exploit.
From ‘yeye’ fun to security threat: What Malaysia’s military camp scandal reveals
The illicit culture involves converting military spaces into makeshift bars and smuggling in guests.
More microplastics found in rural woodland than city centre - experts warn of potential health risks
Researchers have also found “enormous” amounts of microplastics floating through urban air – far exceeding previous estimates.
My Winter Car is a 'dangerous, depressing and tiring' life sim, and the developer doesn't want you to play it unless you've mastered the infamously tricky My Summer Car
Don't expect to have much fun.
Hegseth: Trump's $1.5T defense budget request 'a message to the world'
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Monday declared President Trump’s proposed $1.5 trillion defense budget a “message to the world” in its reestablishment of the U.S.'s military might. Speaking to employees at Lockheed Martin’s facility in Fort Worth, Texas, Hegseth declared
Trump announces that AI companies must 'pay their own way' for energy consumption to prevent consumer utility bills from going up
Ironically, capping energy prices is something the 'Radical Left' could get on board with.
Minecraft's Mounts of Mayhem update has launched a DLC to add more trials that put your skills to the test, but most importantly it adds particle effects for when you're riding a horse
It's the little things in life.
Skyrim mod adds dynamic economy for sickos who get off on realistic market fluctuations
The Gilded Road mod introduces a dynamic supply and demand system to The Elder Scrolls, making merchants much more realistic.
In a bid to meet the memory supply crisis head on, SK Hynix announces it will invest nearly $13 billion into fresh AI packaging facility
But shortages still won't be alleviated any time soon.
Two oil tankers hit by drones near CPC terminal, sources say
MOSCOW, Jan 13 - Two Greek-managed oil tankers were hit by drones on Tuesday near the Caspian Pipeline Consortium terminal, which handles around 80% of Kazakhstan's oil exports, six sources said.
Peter Molyneux's Masters of Albion, which is not Fable, has a release date
The former Lionhead and Bullfrog head is returning to god games with a mashup of Black & White, Populous, Dungeon Keeper, and all his past hits
Arc Raiders sells 12 million copies in under three months
The extraction shooter launched on October 30, 2025.
Russia’s shadow war looks set to ramp up in 2026
Europe may be about to witness an increase in Russian-backed attacks targeted at the private sector. Triggered by multiple setbacks across different theatres of operation – Venezuela, Iran, to name a few – experts believe that the Kremlin may resort to stabs at Europe’s soft
Hundreds of tractors rumble through Paris in protest over EU-Mercosur deal
The demonstrations in the French capital came days before the final signing of the agreement, scheduled for Saturday in Paraguay, which would create a free trade area between the EU and Argentina, Brazil, Uruguay and Paraguay.
UN rights office says hundreds killed in Iran protests
By Emma Farge GENEVA, Jan 13 (Reuters) - The U.N. human rights chief said on Tuesday that he was "horrified" by mounting violence by Iran's security forces against peaceful protesters, with the U.N. citing its own sources as saying that hundreds have been killed so far. The
Trump's Iran tariff threat risks reopening China rift
By Joe Cash BEIJING, Jan 13 (Reuters) - Donald Trump's threat to slap a 25% tariff on countries that trade with Iran risks reopening old wounds with Beijing, Tehran's top partner, challenging Chinese leader Xi Jinping's global image and resolve to defend China's commercial
