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Cannibalistic jellies and aggressive blue crabs: Invasive species threaten Venice’s fragile lagoon
Venice exists in symbiosis with its surrounding brackish waters, and their health is also becoming increasingly fragile.
An Ottoman-era lock-up and a juvenile jail: How former prisons are turning into five-star hotels
As "salvaged stays" begin to trend, we take a look at some of the infamous jailhouses finding new life as luxury properties.
Malaysia, India deepen trade ties as Anwar and Modi vow to grow friendship rooted in trust
The leaders also discuss Gaza and Ukraine, with Anwar praising Modi’s unequivocal peace commitment.
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Factory explosion in North China kills 8
The explosion occurred at Jiapeng biotech company, located in Shanyin County, about 400km west of Beijing.
India, Malaysia renew pledges to boost trade, collaboration
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 8 - India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Malaysian counterpart Anwar Ibrahim renewed pledges on Sunday to bolster trade and explore potential collaborations in semiconductors, defence and other fields.
‘Better economy, fewer scammers’: Hopes high among Thais as voting kicks off in snap election
With Thailand having cycled through three different prime ministers over the last three years, voters CNA spoke to on Sunday (Feb 8) expressed hopes that the polls would bring about more unity and stability.
Iran rope-a-doping US in Oman
Special Ambassador Steve Witkoff no doubt talked to President Trump about the US-Iran meeting in Oman. We don’t have a special wiretap on his call to Trump, but it is a sure bet Witkoff told the president things were going well and another meeting is planned. If Trump’s idea is
Pelosi to endorse JFK grandson Schlossberg in New York House race: Reports
Former Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) is backing Kennedy family member Jack Schlossberg in an upcoming New York House race, a source familiar with the plans confirmed to NewsNation, The Hill’s broadcast partner. The New York Times was first to report the anticipated major
Epstein Files detail nothing more than revealing potential suspects and the power the convicted pedophile had
The Epstein Files were supposed to give us at least a lead into a child-sex ring of the rich and powerful — not whether rich and powerful men befriended Epstein because of his money and connections.
Eight killed in explosion in northern China, state media says
The explosion occurred in Shuoyang in the Shanxi province in the early morning of Feb 7.
Australia's opposition coalition reunites after row over hate-speech laws
The Nationals had split from the Liberal Party citing free speech concerns over laws brought in after the Bondi Beach attack.
Christopher Nolan Kicks Off DGA Awards With His First Presidential Speech, Acknowledging “Our Members Are Having Very Hard Times”
'The Odyssey' filmmaker, who was elected president of the Directors Guild of America last year, spoke at Saturday's awards.
Economic nationalism giving rise to a zero-sum world
The world we inhabit today bears little resemblance to the one imagined by the architects of the global economy at the end of the 20th century. Back then, the dismantling of trade barriers was celebrated as a gateway to shared prosperity. Today, new walls are rising, not of
Kumail Nanjiani Opens Directors Guild Awards With Jokes About Epstein Files, Long Movies, ‘Sinners’ and D.W. Griffith
Kumail Nanjiani gently skewered a room full of Hollywood heavyweights in his opening monologue at the Directors Guild Awards, taking aim at the Epstein files, runaway production, the extended running times of many movies and the fact that the guild’s top award was named in
Ted Sarandos Isn’t Worried About Trump’s Involvement in Netflix-Warner Bros. Merger, Says He Won’t Be Involved in Any Way That’s ‘Improper’
On the red carpet for the DGA Awards Saturday night, Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos addressed the proposed Netflix-Warner Bros. merger and President Donald Trump’s possible role in the deal. Asked by Variety‘s Marc Malkin if it makes him nervous when the President says he’s
Nancy Guthrie search nears second week: What we know so far
The search for Savannah Guthrie’s mother will hit the one-week mark on Sunday. In a new video posted to Savannah Guthrie’s Instagram account on Saturday, the “Today” show anchor addressed her mother’s captors. “We received your message, and we understand,” she said while
In bid to lead Thailand, a progressive party softens its image
The main message is now a pragmatic one: reviving the nation’s stagnant economy.
Amid Modi’s visit to Malaysia, rally over ‘illegal’ temples fizzles after arrests
PM Anwar had warned the authorities would take 'maximum action' hours before arrests.
A record 3.6 million young people in South Korea do not own homes
Just 1.29 million Koreans under 40 owned homes in 2024, the lowest on record.
I thought I was finally free from stealth-focused Skyrim builds, then someone modded in the ability to hide in bushes
Here we go again.
DGA Awards: Paul Thomas Anderson Takes Top Honor for ‘One Battle After Another’
Kumail Nanjiani hosted the ceremony honoring the best film and TV directors of the past year, with 'The Studio,' 'The Pitt,' 'Dying for Sex' and 'SNL50' also taking home honors.
Neglected killer: kala-azar disease surges in Kenya
For nearly a year, repeated misdiagnoses of the deadly kala-azar disease left 60-year-old Harada Hussein Abdirahman's health deteriorating, as an outbreak in Kenya's arid regions claimed a record number of lives. Kala-azar is spread by sandflies and is one of the most dangerous
‘One Battle After Another’ Director Paul Thomas Anderson Wins Top DGA Awards Prize; ‘The Pitt,’ ‘The Studio’ Lead TV (Full Winners List)
“One Battle After Another” director Paul Thomas Anderson won the top prize on Saturday at the 78th annual DGA Awards. The event, honoring the year’s most outstanding directorial achievements in film and television, was hosted by Oscar and Emmy-nominated comedian Kumail Nanjiani
Australia’s opposition coalition reunites after split over hate laws
The coalition had split for the second time in less than a year.
Australia's opposition coalition reunites after split over hate laws
SYDNEY, Feb 8 - Australia's conservative opposition coalition reunited on Sunday after the junior partner National Party severed ties last month with the Liberal Party over its decision to back government hate speech laws drafted in the wake of the Bondi massacre.
A Super Bowl starting at 12:30 a.m.? Welcome to an Olympic-sized problem for fans in Italy
CORTINA D'AMPEZZO, Italy (AP) — USA Luge men's doubles slider Zack DiGregorio is a New England Patriots fan. Makes sense: He's from Massachusetts, his mother has worked for the Patriots for more than two decades and the Patriots are about to play in the Super Bowl for the 10th
Japan’s election: What you need to know
If she loses her Lower House majority, Japanese PM Takaichi has said she will resign.
Japan's election: What you need to know
TOKYO, Feb 6 - Japan's first female prime minister, Sanae Takaichi, is seeking to secure her grip on power in a national election on Sunday, with polls suggesting a big win for her conservative party.
Savannah Guthrie tells mother's possible kidnappers 'we will pay' in plea for her return
"We received your message," the US news anchor says in the latest video plea for the return of her mother Nancy Guthrie, 84, who is believed to be abducted.
Washington Post Publisher and CEO Will Lewis Steps Down Following Layoffs
Days after The Washington Post laid off nearly one-third of its staff, the outlet’s publisher and CEO, Will Lewis, has stepped down. Current CFO Jeff D’Onofrio will step into Lewis’ role, effective immediately. “After two years of transformation at The Washington Post, now is
Amazon MGM Goes on Offense as ‘Melania’ Risks Getting Sacked at Super Bowl Box Office
The first lady's documentary is falling off steeply in its second weekend, prompting Amazon MGM to go on the offensive and stress that the film is in it for the long game, whether theatrically or streaming.
Americans prefer to watch Bad Bunny halftime show over Kid Rock's: Poll
More Americans are interested in watching Bad Bunny perform in Sunday's Super Bowl's halftime show than Turning Point USA’s Kid Rock-headlined alternative concert, according to a new poll. The YouGov America survey, released Friday, found that 35 percent of respondents prefer
Thailand votes in three-way race as risk of instability looms
BANGKOK, Feb 8 - Polls opened in Thailand on Sunday in a general election defined by a three-way battle between the country's conservative, progressive and populist camps, with no single party expected to secure a clear majority, prolonging the spectre of political instability.
Voting kicks off in Thailand election, with the economy and border conflict the key issues
Analysts believe it is unlikely any party will achieve a landslide victory and a coalition government is likely.
From classroom to camera: A teacher who has become a sensation in Indian cinema
At 70, indigenous teacher Biana Watre Momin acted in an Indian film that has changed her life.
Sam Raimi Says Rachel McAdams Was “Underutilized” in ‘Doctor Strange’ Sequel
The director admitted he "promised" himself he would work with 'The Notebook' actress again following their time collaborating on 2022's 'Multiverse of Madness.'
Washington Post chief executive steps down after mass lay-offs
Will Lewis said "difficult decisions" had been made to ensure the newspaper's future.
Witcher 3 mod restores a darker ending for the Hearts of Stone expansion that was cut during development
Which also explains why Shani's central to it.
Olympic Skier Mikaela Shiffrin on Competing for Team USA Amid Political Turmoil in America: ‘There’s a Lot of Hardship in the World’
Team USA alpine skier Mikaela Shiffrin on Saturday told reporters during a press conference (via USA Today) that she hopes to elevate “inclusivity… diversity and kindness” at the 2026 Winter Olympics despite the current political turmoil in the United States. When asked about
MEDAL COUNT: Who's topping the table in the 2026 Milan Cortina Olympics?
With 116 medal events in total, KXAN is keeping track of how many medals each participating team has won.
India's Modi visits Malaysia to boost trade, security ties
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 8 - India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi will meet his Malaysian counterpart Anwar Ibrahim on Sunday, as the two countries look to bolster trade and explore potential collaborations in semiconductors, defence and other fields.
Last-day campaign words remarkably revealing about where Japan is
Japan’s general election campaign ended on Saturday with major party leaders holding competing rallies across Tokyo. This has by any definition been a strange campaign. It was unexpected; it was the shortest-ever general election; its coming spurred the unlikely creation of a
Famous but deadly kite flying festival returns after 19-year ban
After injuries and fatalities caused by sharp strings, falls and celebratory gunfire, an event that dates back centuries returns.
A singer's tragic death highlights Nigeria's snakebite problem
The crisis is compounded by a critical shortage of affordable, properly stored antivenom.
ICE protester speaks out after White House shared fake arrest image
The White House posted an edited image of Nekima Levy Armstrong after she was arrested for organising a protest in a church.
