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Humans use local dialects to communicate with honeyguide birds, research shows
Researchers from the University of Cape Town (UCT), working with international collaborators, have shown that people in northern Mozambique use regionally distinct "dialects" when communicating with honeyguide birds, revealing a striking parallel to the way human languages
Two top Hong Kong ministers to step down: Media
Secretary for Housing Winnie Ho and Secretary for Constitutional and Mainland Affairs Erick Tsang will leave their roles.
Researchers unlocked a new shortcut to quantum materials
Scientists are learning how to temporarily reshape materials by nudging their internal quantum rhythms instead of blasting them with extreme lasers. By harnessing excitons, short-lived energy pairs that naturally form inside semiconductors, researchers can alter how electrons
Philippine President Marcos hit with another impeachment complaint
This is the second complaint filed against Mr Marcos this week.
Drake Appeals Dismissal of ‘Not Like Us’ Defamation Case, Calls Ruling ‘Dangerous’
Drake argues the lower court created an "unprecedented" rule that rap diss tracks can never be actionable
Philippine President Marcos hit with impeachment complaint
Members of Philippine civil society groups accuse him of systematically bilking taxpayers out of billions of dollars for bogus flood control projects.
A tiny spin change just flipped a famous quantum effect
When quantum spins interact, they can produce collective behaviors that defy long-standing expectations. Researchers have now shown that the Kondo effect behaves very differently depending on spin size. In systems with small spins, it suppresses magnetism, but when spins are
A third of Malaysia’s water pipes past their prime
Funding to fix some of these pipes will be provided by the federal government in 2026.
China’s ship-hunting H-6J has a vulnerable kill chain
China’s H-6J maritime strike bomber highlights not only its growing long-range anti-ship ambitions, but also the central role of networked kill chains in determining whether those capabilities translate into real combat power. This month, the South China Morning Post (SCMP)
Riau to legalise thousands of hectares of small-scale illegal gold mines
Permit holders will be required to restore or reforest mined land once the permit expires.
Slashed incomes and gamers go cold turkey: the fallout from Uganda's internet shutdown
The internet was shut during the general election, leaving many people without any income - or entertainment.
Even in bitter cold, these South Korean runners keep going, thanks to one clear innovation
The greenhouse-shaped outdoor tracks shield runners from the wind, creating a warmer environment.
World on track to breach 1.5°C target by 2030
Global average temperature increases could pass the 1.5 degrees Celsius threshold outlined in the Paris Agreement by the end of the decade, according to the EU's Copernicus Climate Change Service, putting the world at greater risk of never-seen-before extreme weather events.
Iran offers first government-issued death toll from security crackdown on protesters
State television carried statements by the Interior Ministry and the Foundation of Martyrs and Veterans Affairs, an official body providing services to families of those killed in wars, saying 3,117 people were killed.
Hong Kong official fired, faces criminal probe following online ‘perks’ posts
Online posts by Ricky Cheng, director of Hong Kong's liaison office in Tianjin, showed him enjoying alleged perks such as a private ferry cabin upgrade.
Indonesia’s House of Representatives postpones plan to scrap direct regional elections
Support has been growing among pro-government parties to scrap direct polls.
Not guilty: Jury returns verdict in trial of former Uvalde CISD officer Adrian Gonzales
After less than a day of deliberation, the jury has returned a verdict of not guilty in the trial of former Uvalde CISD police officer Adrian Gonzales for his role in the 2022 school shooting at Robb Elementary.
South Korea sets AI safety rules, first in world
The legislation is meant to offer a basic regulatory foundation reflecting growing public concerns.
AOC: Trump is acting in 'increasingly erratic ways'
Democratic Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) expressed concern after President Trump’s behavior Wednesday, after the president confused Greenland and Iceland multiple times during a speech earlier in the day. “The president has been acting in increasingly erratic ways,”
Bangladesh launches campaigns for first post-Hasina polls
It comes against the backdrop of insecurity and warnings of a “flood” of online disinformation.
Ethanol, amendment disputes in GOP holdup minibus funding bill
Republican disputes over year-round ethanol sales and other proposed amendments delayed advancement of a package government funding bill on Wednesday. The House Rules Committee ended an extended recess on Wednesday evening as Republicans who control the panel considered which
Bezos' Blue Origin announces satellite rival to Musk's Starlink
Blue Origin will be focused on businesses and governments, while Starlink also offers services to individual customers.
Trump administration speeding deep-sea mining permits in international waters
The Trump administration is accelerating the permitting timeline for deep-seabed mining applications. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) unveiled revisions to the regulatory process for exploration licenses and commercial recovery permit applications on
Ex-Malaysian army chief charged with money laundering involving $664k
His third wife was also charged for allegedly receiving proceeds from illegal activities amounting to RM77,000.
Malaysia's former army chief and wife charged with money laundering involving about US$540,000
Muhammad Hafizuddeain Jantan, 58, and his wife Salwani Anuar, 26, were each charged with four counts of money laundering. Former armed forces chief Nizam Jaffar will be charged on Friday (Jan 23) for criminal breach of trust and graft, the anti-graft commission said.
National security trial for HK's Tiananmen activists begins
Prosecutors claim the group's call to end China's one-party rule is subversive to the constitution.
Texas chain beats out top food giants such as Costco and Trader Joe’s as America’s top grocery store
A Texas-based chain has once again been named America’s top grocery store, beating out major competitors, including Amazon, Costco and Trader Joe's.
Philippines hosts Myanmar political, ethnic groups for ‘stakeholder meeting’
Philippine Foreign Affairs Secretary Theresa Lazaro is the ASEAN special envoy for the crisis in war-torn Myanmar.
Baby steps to check elephant invasions in Johor
Wildlife gained renewed attention in 2025 with more reports of animals moving into human activity zones.
Asian markets rebound after Trump walks back tariff threats; South Korea's Kospi tops 5,000 for first time
Trump's comments eased market volatility, with Seoul, Tokyo, Hong Kong, Shanghai, Taipei and Sydney all up in morning trade.
Alcohol brands could be forced to sell inventory as industry giant declares bankruptcy
Creditors push to convert Stoli Group and Kentucky Owl from Chapter 11 reorganization to Chapter 7 asset sales.
Kelly, to CNN, says he's seriously thinking about running for president
Sen. Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.) told CNN he is seriously considering running for president in 2028. “I still think it needs to be the right person for the moment, and we don’t know what that moment is yet,” he said in a wide-ranging interview published Wednesday. The retired
There's a multiplayer mod for The Witcher 3 so you can turn one of the finest singleplayer RPGs of all time into an MMO instead
Witcher wit'cha friends.
Trump backs off on military force in Greenland, agrees to ‘framework’ deal
Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story Trump backs off on military force in Greenland, agrees to ‘framework’ deal President Trump on Wednesday said he would not use military force to
Construction of Asian carp barrier in Illinois hits another snag
Nine months ago, President Donald Trump signed a presidential memorandum instructing his administration to "achieve maximum speed and efficiency" in moving to block invasive Asian carp from reaching the Great Lakes.
KL City Hall cracks down on foreign hawkers, unlicensed businesses on food street Jalan Alor
Enforcement and monitoring would be carried out at hotspot locations around the city.
New Zealand immigration rising as Kiwi exodus revised lower
The mass departure of citizens, while still significant, has been revised lower by the statistics agency.
‘The Masked Singer’ Reveals the Identities of Handyman and Scarab: Here Are the Celebrities Under the Costumes
SPOILER ALERT: Details follow for Season 14, Episode 3 of “The Masked Singer,” “Clueless Night,” which aired Jan. 21 on Fox. As if! “The Masked Singer” sent home two celebrities on Wednesday during “Clueless night” Whatever. Unmasked on the episode were “Wild Thing” rapper Tone
Philippine journalist found guilty of terror financing
Community journalist and radio broadcaster Frenchie Cumpio, 26, was arrested in 2020.
Falklands Sports Council launches competition to design Glasgow Games Baton
The run-up to the Commonwealth Games has officially begun in the Falkland Islands, with plans for a King’s Baton Relay revealed by the National Sports Council. In previous years, one baton has travelled around the whole Commonwealth but this time each nation has received their
Knumears Announce Debut Album Directions: Hear “Fade Away” (Feat. Jeromes Dream’s Jeff Smith)
Since forming in 2021, Knumears have been releasing ruthless screamo. The Los Angeles trio recently signed to Run For Cover and its imprint Summer Shade, and now they’re announcing their debut album Directions. Knumears is guitarist/vocalist Matthew Cole, bassist/vocalist Dante
Philippine journalist found guilty of financing terrorism
Frenchie Mae Cumpio's conviction on a 'fabricated' charge is a 'travesty of justice', human rights groups say.
Putin says he will meet US envoys Witkoff, Kushner on Thursday
Jan 21 (Reuters) - Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Wednesday he would meet on Thursday with U.S. envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, who have been tasked with finding a solution to Russia's nearly four-year-old war with Ukraine. Putin, quoted by Russian news
Bats, bushbabies and aardvark edge closer to extinction in southern Africa
A new list of threatened mammals in South Africa, Lesotho and Eswatini shows that 11 more species have edged closer to extinction since 2016. Those that have joined the International Union for the Conservation of Nature's regional Red List for mammals at risk are: Lesueur's
Lime Garden Announce New Album Maybe Not Tonight: Hear “23”
Brighton’s Lime Garden unleashed “Maybe Not Tonight” in November, and it was the band’s first music since their 2024 debut full-length One More Thing. Now, the quartet is announcing their sophomore effort Maybe Not Tonight and sharing “23.” “’23’ the concept was born from a
JB prepares for influx of Singaporean shoppers ahead of Chinese New Year
The number of customers had risen gradually in recent weeks, with a sharper increase in sales expected.
How to transmit power to the Protocol Resonance Tower in Arknights: Endfield
Place the Relay Towers to get power flowing in the Valley Reboot quest.
