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

A boutique hotel in the state with a “gay-friendly” concept that has gone viral.

'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

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.

Indonesia’s Prabowo affirms commitment to new capital city in first visit as president

Questions about the fate of the Nusantara project have lingered since Mr Prabowo took office in October 2024.

Indonesia's Prabowo affirms commitment to new capital city in first visit as president

JAKARTA, Jan 13 - Indonesia's Prabowo Subianto reiterated his commitment to a $32 billion project to build the country's new capital city as he made his first overnight stay there as president, the government said.

BYD burns profit chasing global dominance over Tesla

The Chinese EV giant reported a 33% drop in third-quarter profit while ramping up overseas expansion and R&D spending.

Taiwan says reached ‘general consensus’ with US on trade deal

Taiwan and the United States began negotiations in April to hash out a trade deal.

JPMorgan Chase is set to report fourth-quarter earnings – here's what the Street expects

JPMorgan will give investors a view into how consumers and corporations fared toward the end of last year and issue guidance on how 2026 may develop.

He invented mini saunas for frogs – now this biologist has big plans to save hundreds of species

A deadly fungus has already wiped out 90 species and threatens 500 more but Anthony Waddle is hoping gene replacement could be their salvation Standing ankle-deep in water between two bare cottonwood trees on a hot spring day, eight-year-old Anthony Waddle was in his element.

Calls grow to punish offenders in foreign cars abusing fuel subsidy

At the moment, only petrol station operators are held liable for illegal attempts to pump RON95 fuel.

U.S. plane used in boat strike was made to look like civilian aircraft

Use of the plane prompted legal debate after the operation over whether concealment of its military status amounted to a ruse that violated international law, officials said.

Malaysia may drag Elon Musk’s X platform to court over AI chatbot Grok, says minister

Grok had features that violate M'sian laws, including the ability to create inappropriate images of children.

Jon Stewart Exclaims ‘What the F— Is Happening in This Country?’: ‘From Minnesota, to Venezuela, to Iran’

On this week’s episode of “The Daily Show,” Jon Stewart covered the whirlwind of stories from over the weekend, which included Donald Trump’s handling of Venezuela after the capture of Nicolás Maduro, proposed U.S. millitary action in Cuba, Greenland and Iran, as well as

Berry nice to meet you: bumper fruit crop could lead to huge mating season for NZ’s endangered kākāpō

After a four-year wait, the abundant fruiting of the rimu tree could inspire the world’s heaviest parrots to boost their population It has been four long years, but the world’s heaviest parrots, the kākāpō , are finally about to get it on again. The mass fruiting of a native

House Democrat says Fetterman's Iran remark 'pisses me off'

Rep. Pat Ryan (D-N.Y.) on Monday took a swing at his Democratic congressional colleague Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) over Iran. In an earlier interview on “CNN News Central,” the network’s Kate Bolduan pressed Fetterman about possible American military action in Iran. “The

Engineering intern dies in air-con explosion at university in Selangor, 9 others injured

Twenty-four-year-old undergraduate Soo Yu Juan was undergoing a three-month internship with an air-conditioning maintenance firm and was scheduled to complete his industrial training this Thursday.

Jack Smith to testify publicly before Congress next week

Pacts, patronage and fear: How Myanmar’s junta chief holds on to power

He’s also a political creature with a fine-tuned sense for managing the country’s elites, say sources.

In 'big trouble'? The factors determining Iran's future

Over two weeks of protests mark the most serious challenge in years to Iran's theocratic leadership in their scale and nature but it is too early to predict the immediate demise of the Islamic republic, analysts say. The demonstrations moved from protesting economic grievances

How Australian festival imploded after axing Palestinian author

Some 180 writers, including former New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern, have withdrawn from the event.

Pioneering gay footballer Josh Cavallo accuses former club of homophobia

Adelaide United says it "categorically rejects" Cavallo's claims he was sidelined because of his sexuality.

How will investigators determine if Minneapolis ICE shooting was justified?

Officials will examine video footage and policy guidelines as part of the investigation, experts told the BBC.

Venezuelan serviceman recounts U.S. strike that disabled air defenses before Maduro capture

A Venezuelan serviceman stationed at the Meseta de Mamo military academy in La Guaira described the Jan. 3 U.S. bombardment as a rapid, overwhelming assault that “blinded” radar and electronic systems, preventing any organized defense. “There was no time to counterattack. They

G7, other allies discuss ways to reduce dependence on Chinese rare earths

WASHINGTON, Jan 12 - Finance ministers from the G7 and other major economies met in Washington on Monday to discuss ways to reduce dependence on rare earths from China, including setting a price floor and new partnerships to build up alternative supplies, ministers said.

Racial bias is at play in overrepresentation of Black youth in Canadian child welfare systems

Researchers who examined Canadian child welfare data found that Black children were not only investigated at a higher rate than their white peers but were also more likely to be taken from their homes, even when the only difference between cases was the child's race.

Chris Stapleton’s ‘Tennessee Whiskey’ Is First Country Song to Earn a Double Diamond

The song, penned by Dean Dillon and Linda Hargrove, was originally recorded by David Allan Coe in 1981

Australian ambassador announced to be leaving role weeks after Trump's public jab

The Australian ambassador to the U.S. will be leaving his role in March -- an announcement made a few weeks after President Trump slammed him. “It is with deep appreciation for his tireless contribution to our national interests over the last three years in Washington that we

Seoul bus driver strike leaves commuters waiting, confused

A total of 6,540 buses, or 93.2% of all city buses operating in Seoul, have been taken out of service.

Cebu landfill collapse: Death toll in the Philippines rises to 8 as search for survivors continues

As at Jan 12, 18 people were still being treated in hospitals.

Australia to hold day of mourning for Bondi shooting victims on Jan 22

The event will have the theme of ‘light will win’, with flags to fly at half-mast across Australia.

Trump mulls military options for Iran

Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} View Online Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story Trump mulls military options for Iran President Trump’s top national security officials are set to brief him Tuesday with options for

Rubbish landslide death toll in Philippines rises to 11

The landslide occurred at the Binaliw landfill while more than 100 workers were on site.

Republicans are speaking out on behalf of the Fed. Not Banking Chair Tim Scott.

The South Carolina Republican has not weighed in on the central bank’s independence after a hearing he led comes under DOJ scrutiny.

GTA Online Players Keep Making Charlie Kirk Assassination Missions And Rockstar Keeps Deleting Them

It seems Rockstar is trying to stop people from spreading these missions online The post GTA Online Players Keep Making Charlie Kirk Assassination Missions And Rockstar Keeps Deleting Them appeared first on Kotaku .

Top Australian writers’ festival cancelled after Palestinian author barred

The festival director resigned, saying she could not be party to silencing a Palestinian author.

Australian writers’ festival boss resigns after Palestinian author barred

Scores of participants, including former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern, have boycotted the Adelaide Festival.

South Korean singer G-Dragon tops QQ Music annual chart with Ubermensch album

Multiple songs from the album were ranked high on various year-end charts.

Australian writers festival in turmoil over decision to bar Palestinian author

By Kirsty Needham SYDNEY, Jan 13 (Reuters) - The director of one of Australia's top writers festivals resigned on Tuesday saying she could not be party to silencing a Palestinian author and warning government moves to ban protests and slogans in the aftermath of the Bondi mass