Singapore PR who allegedly used RON95 petrol to be charged in Johor over altered car number plate

If found guilty, the man can be fined between RM5,000 (S$1,580) and RM20,000, and jailed for a maximum of five years.

Jimmy Kimmel Suggests Sending ICE Agents in Minneapolis to Iran: ‘They Could Help’

The host also shared a compilation video of ICE agents slipping on ice in the Midwestern city

HBO Max Drops Trailer for First Italian Original Marco Bellocchio’s ‘Portobello’ as It Launches in Italy and Other Key European Markets (EXCLUSIVE)

HBO Max launches today in Italy with several Italian originals to follow soon, the standout one being Marco Bellocchio’s limited series “Portobello” that reconstructs one of the country’s most clamorous travesties of justice. The HBO Max streaming service is also launching

House prices and rents went up in Q3 2025

In the third quarter of 2025, house prices in the EU went up by 5.5%, while rents increased by 3.1%, compared with the third quarter of 2024. Compared with the second quarter of 2025, house prices increased by 1.6% and rents by 0.9%. This information comes from data on house

Cop in viral petrol station slap in Malaysia pulled from operations, still on active duty

He has been removed from operations for the time being.

Le Pen's political fate rests on appeal trial opening in France

The head of her far-right party, Jordan Bardella, warns banning her running for president would be "deeply worrying" for democracy.

Scientists discover what’s linking floods and droughts across the planet

Scientists tracking Earth’s water from space discovered that El Niño and La Niña are synchronizing floods and droughts across continents. When these climate cycles intensify, far-apart regions can become unusually wet or dangerously dry at the same time. The study also found a

US accuses Russia of ‘dangerous and inexplicable escalation’ of war in Ukraine

Speaking at an emergency meeting of the UN Security Council, US Deputy Ambassador to the United Nations Tammy Bruce singled out Russia’s launch of a nuclear-capable Oreshnik ballistic missile last week, close to Ukraine’s border with Poland, a NATO ally.

BBC to File Motion Seeking Dismissal of Trump’s $10 Billion Defamation Suit Over ‘Panorama’ Edit

The BBC will file a motion to dismiss President Donald Trump’s $10 billion defamation lawsuit, challenging the case on jurisdictional grounds and disputing claims the broadcaster acted with malice, according to court papers filed Monday and reported by BBC News. The legal

Has caning students in Malaysia lost its sting?

Teachers do not want to cane students for fear of reprisal by parents who might resort to legal action.

China's viral app 'Are You Dead' tops download chart and goes global, as critics call for name change

The app's popularity has sparked debate online, with some users questioning its morbid name.

Europe Today: Vestager says Trump's Greenland ambitions represent 'existential threat' for NATO

Also in this newsletter: how the EU is ramping up diplomatic pressure on Iran, why Brussels has frozen Hungarian files ahead of April's ballot, and how an appeal kicking off in Paris today could shape France's political future.

8 Undervalued Bank Stocks on Verge of Breakout Ahead of Upcoming Q4 Earnings

Temporary protection for 4.33 million in November 2025

On 30 November 2025, a total of 4.33 million non-EU citizens who fled Ukraine had temporary protection status in the EU. Compared with the end of October 2025, the total number of people from Ukraine under temporary protection increased by 30 615 (+0.7%). The EU countries

Leaders of Japan and South Korea meet as China flexes muscles

They are also expected to compare notes on the US amid Trump's tariffs and “America First” approach.

Africa: The High Cost of Politics Enables Corruption and Fiscal Indiscipline in Africa

[Daily Maverick] The escalating costs of elections in Africa foster corruption and fiscal irresponsibility, undermining democracy and enabling elite control over politics, with dire consequences for public welfare.

Africa: CES 2026 - - a Human-Centric Shift in Tech Amid AI Overload

[Daily Maverick] For a brief moment, the big PC brands turned away from shoving needless AI into everything and remembered that people use computers to do and build things.

My Chemical Romance Delay First Show of the Black Parade 2026 Tour

The group is scheduled to perform 17 global shows in celebration of their 2006 album The Black Parade

Tickets sell out as Hong Kong adds 16 new high-speed rail routes with mainland China

New destinations include the eastern Chinese cities of Nanjing, Wuxi and Hefei, as Hong Kong’s rail operator also steps up services on established links such as Shanghai.

'Only in Japan can you see this!' Inside Nabana no Sato's winter illuminations

Thousands of people are visiting Japan’s largest light festival known as Nabana no Sato. Taking place some four hours from the capital Tokyo, one of the biggest attractions is a 35-metre-high reconstruction of Mount Fuji.

Child beggars seen in post-disaster Aceh raises concern over long-term mental health

An Aceh spokesman said the administration had provided psychosocial support services to help the children.

Search for single-tusked elephant after 22 killed in India rampage

Eastern region on high alert as authorities try to track animal tearing through villages in Jharkand after apparently becoming separated from herd Forest officials in India are on the hunt for an elephant that has killed more 20 people in a days-long rampage through the eastern

Misreading India’s thriving and evolving electronics makers

For many Asian electronics component suppliers, India is no longer unfamiliar territory. Sales teams visit regularly. Distributors are appointed. Memorandums are signed. Yet a familiar frustration persists: Progress feels slower than expected. Engagements stall. Relationships

Commissioner Brunner hosts Youth Policy Dialogue to discuss the future of the EU, migration and internal security priorities

Internal Affairs and Migration Commissioner Magnus Brunner (pictured) hosted a Youth Policy Dialogue focused on the future of the EU, migration and internal security in Vienna, Austria. The dialogue brought together more than 100 pupils from the AHS Heustadelgasse to discuss

Malaysia’s Chief Justice says country ‘urgently needs’ more judges as caseload soars

Chief Justice of Malaysia Wan Ahmad Farid Wan Salleh noted that the number of court cases in Malaysia had surged by about 60 per cent since 2021.

Jon Stewart on ICE Killing of Renee Good, Venezuela: ‘What the F-ck Is Happening in This Country?

"We are on the Donald Trump Gravitron," said The Daily Show host in reaction to the Trump administration's escalating threats of force domestically and internationally

Europe Today: Former EU's 'digital tsar' discusses Greenland, Iran, Big Tech

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.

Should Seoul trust Moscow on N Korean nuke control?

In December 2025, South Korean and Russian diplomats held a closed-door session in Moscow to address concerns over North Korea’s expanding nuclear arsenal. The talks involved South Korea’s foreign ministry and Oleg Burmistrov, representing Russian policy on North Korea. The

Is Europe ready for war and what is Brussels doing to prepare?

With tensions increasing at Europe’s borders, the EU says its new defence measures will help it face Russia and other threats by 2030. But is this true? And are Europeans prepared to fight?

Australian teen charged with making hoax mass shooting calls in the US

SYDNEY, Jan 13 - A teenage boy from regional Australia has been charged with calling in false reports of mass shootings at U.S. retailers and educational institutions that allegedly caused widespread alarm, police said on Tuesday.

Commissioner Kubilius to discuss Europe's security challenges with Nordic leaders in Sweden

Defence and Space Commissioner Andrius Kubilius (pictured) participated in Sweden's leading forum on security and defence policy, the Folk och Försvar Annual National Conference 2026, on Sunday and Monday, 11 and 12 January. Commissioner Kubilius delivered a keynote speech on

This new sugar tastes like the real thing without the usual downsides

Scientists at Tufts have found a way to turn common glucose into a rare sugar that tastes almost exactly like table sugar—but with far fewer downsides. Using engineered bacteria as microscopic factories, the team can now produce tagatose efficiently and cheaply, achieving

China’s business chamber faces moment of truth in Indonesia

The 20th anniversary of the China Chamber of Commerce in Indonesia (CCCI), celebrated in Jakarta on January 9, was framed as a moment of confidence and continuity. Indonesian and Chinese officials spoke of scale, stability and shared ambition. With more than 600 Chinese-funded

Australian novelist Craig Silvey charged with child exploitation offences

Silvey, best known for his novel Jasper Jones, was arrested after police raided his Perth home.

How difficult is it to mine rare earth minerals in Greenland?

A geologist at the Geological Survey of Denmark and Greenland discussed potential difficulties of mining rare earth minerals in Greenland. Diogo Rosa said: "Everyone talks about the rare earths again and that doesn't mean they are the most feasible to be extracted."

Charity shortlisted after helping keep homes warm

Severn Wye has been shortlisted for the Health Service Journal Partnership Award.

Melaka Islamic Religious Department ordered to investigate ‘gay-friendly’ hotel claims

The reported existence of such a hotel in the state has sparking heated debate among netizens.

'I volunteer at the baby bank that helped me'

The Family Matters charity in Weymouth works to help parents with babies and children of pre school age.

Canadian prime minister visits China after nearly a decade of tense relations

OTTAWA, Jan 13 - Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney departs for China on Tuesday, where he will discuss trade and international security at a time when Canada faces uncertain relations with the U.S. due to a trade war and annexation threats from President Donald Trump.

How Olympians think about success and failure and what we can learn from them

As the Winter Olympic Games approach, the United States team is helping its athletes to focus on mental health, prioritise sleep, and resilience over medals.

Venezuela's 'black gold' allies: Caracas' links to Cuba, China, Russia and Iran

From 1999 onwards, successive governments pursued a strategy linking foreign policy, state financing and the management of the country's main industry. The result was a network of bilateral alliances that channelled much of Venezuela's crude outside conventional buying and

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From bans to probes: Which countries are taking aim at Elon Musk’s Grok AI chatbot?

Global crackdown: These nations are restricting or speaking out against Grok over non-consensual sexually explicit deepfakes

Venezuela-EU trade: Which countries do the most business with Venezuela across Europe?

Venezuela is not a major EU trade partner. Spain dominates trade, accounting for 55% of the total volume. Given Venezuela’s large proven crude oil reserves, the EU closely monitors political developments in the country.

EU parliament takes a harder stance again on Iran in the wake of ongoing protests against the Tehran regime

Both EU foreign affairs chief Kaja Kallas and EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen have remained silent on the situation in Iran during their current Mideast trip where they visit Jordan, Egypt Syria, Lebanon and Syria, writes Yossi Lempkowicz. The European Union has so

MIT’s smart pill confirms you took your medicine

MIT engineers have developed a pill that can wirelessly report when it’s been swallowed. Inside the capsule is a biodegradable antenna that sends a signal within minutes of ingestion, then safely dissolves. The system is designed to work with existing medications and could help

Japan's Takaichi, South Korea's Lee meet to discuss security, economic ties

NARA, Jan 13 - Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and South Korean President Lee Jae Myung met in Japan on Tuesday as the two East Asian neighbours look to bolster security and economic cooperation.

Trump puts military action against Iran’s protest crackdown on standby mode, slaps sanctions

According to White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt, Trump has an interest in exploring messages from Iranian regime officials.