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Hopes wane for survivors in Philippine garbage site collapse
The focus is expected to turn from rescue to recovery on Monday, four days after the collapse in Cebu City.
John Woo's Hard Boiled opens with the best shoot-out ever
John Woo's 1992 actioner switches things up with a jaw-dropping explosion of carnage.
Manor Lords' dev is experimenting with a new trading system that allows for 'deliberate economic strategies', including establishing monopolies on resources
"You could, for example, attempt to monopolise Iron Slabs by hiring all Merchants on routes that export them."
For hundreds of Palestinians, a 2-kilometer Jerusalem commute takes three hours
A checkpoint near Al-Sawahreh al-Sharqiyeh, in East Jerusalem, once provided direct access to the city, but most residents of the neighborhood are longer permitted to use it, with no explanation from the authorities
US citizens in Venezuela advised to leave 'immediately,' beware of militias
Venezuela has a Level 4 travel advisory, meaning, “Do Not Travel” there, because of “severe risks to Americans."
Ex-king voices concern over state of Nepal after protests
Former King Gyanendra Shah warned that Nepal “itself might not survive any more”.
Kazakh President Tokayev states ambitious plans of development
At the beginning of the year, an interview given by President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev to the newspaper Turkestan - a leading Kazakh-language media - caused a significant resonance in Kazakhstan. Our Central Asia correspondent analyses the text of the conversation with K.Tokayev.
Africa: Afcon 2025 Semi-Finals - Indigenous Coaches Take Centre Stage
[Premium Times] The milestone marks a growing shift in African football, where local coaches are increasingly trusted to lead, innovate, and succeed at the highest level of the continent.
Africa: Nigeria and South Africa Risk Breaking Climate Change Pledges
[The Conversation Africa] Just 20 countries produce 80% of the world's oil, gas and coal. Since 2019, researchers have released regular reports analysing how these governments plan to continue drilling and mining for fossil fuels - and how those plans diverge from the global
Son of Iran's toppled shah seeks a role as protests expand
Jan 11 (Reuters) - In a nation where opposition to almost half a century of clerical rule has long been fragmented, the son of the last shah of Iran has become a prominent voice spurring on protesters staging the biggest anti-government demonstrations in years. Reza Pahlavi,
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Jennifer Hale reflects on Mass Effect 2's Shepard 15 years later
Commander Shepard herself revisits BioWare's magnum opus to pull back the curtain on how she brought FemShep to life.
Jennifer Hale 'would love' to return as Shepard for Mass Effect 5
Details surrounding BioWare's next Mass Effect are scarce, but Shepard actor Jennifer Hale is down to return to the franchise any time.
Anime genres explained: Breaking down the meaning of shonen, isekai, and more
Discover anime’s key genres and demographics — Shonen, Shojo, Seinen, Josei, Kodomomuke, and Isekai — in this easy glossary guide.
Venezuela's exiles in Chile caught between hope and uncertainty
Initial joy among Venezuela's diaspora in Chile has given way to caution, as questions grow over what Maduro's capture means for the country — and for those who fled it.
Trump’s return chills embattled LGBTQ book industry: ‘They’re stepping back’
President Trump’s return to office has fueled the grassroots forces that have driven a spike in LGBTQ book bans in recent years, creating a notable chill in the market for queer stories, according to authors and others in the publishing industry. The effect has been most
The Red-State City That’s Doing Immigration Right
On September 1, 1998, the gathering of the Salt Lake City Council began as most municipal legislative meetings do. Officials recited the Pledge of Allegiance. They ticked through a litany of appointments and reappointments. They sorted through the business of little fiefdoms
Minnesota finds itself in an unwelcome, divisive political spotlight
Minnesota has found itself at the epicenter of the political world, reeling from tensions sparked by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer fatally shooting a woman — an incident that renewed fierce debate over immigration, law enforcement and federal overreach.
Hegseth’s fight against Kelly moves into untested legal waters
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is forgoing a promised court-martialing and taking a behind-closed-doors track to attempt to punish Sen. Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.). The administrative move — which seeks to reduce Kelly’s retirement rank and military pension — is the latest in the
Confronting protests, Iran vows to strike back if U.S. attacks
By Parisa Hafezi, Rami Ayyub and Maayan Lubell DUBAI/JERUSALEM, Jan 11 (Reuters) - Tehran threatened on Sunday to retaliate against Israel and U.S. military bases in the event of U.S. strikes on Iran, issuing the warning as Israeli sources said Israel was on high alert for the
Nigeria, Egypt complete AFCON semi-final lineup
Mohamed Salah scored and Egypt eliminated defending champion Ivory Coast to move into the Africa Cup of Nations semifinals after a 3-2 victory on Saturday.
Iran cracks down on protests and threatens US and Israel of retaliation in case of intervention
Washington and Tel Aviv reportedly discussed the possibility of US intervention in Iran, as Tehran warns for retaliation. Meanwhile, Iran's nationwide internet blackout crosses the 60 hour mark, as the death toll rises to 116 people.
Bangkok air quality expected to worsen to ‘high risk’ level from Jan 12 to 15
Some may be allowed to work from home on Jan 12 and 13, when air quality is expected to be at its worst.
Make and take
In a world of automation, AI and outsourcing, what exactly do we do for a living? Perhaps we make decisions. And what’s in short supply? A willingness to take responsibility. If you choose to sign up to make and take, there have never been more tools or more leverage available
Beijing’s long arm hangs over Meta-Manus deal
China’s basis for reviewing the deal rests on the ostensibly Chinese origins of Manus’ technology.
South Korea’s ramyeon exports hit new record of $1.9b, driven by US and China markets
The country’s leading noodle makers have also begun to expand overseas.
India proposes forcing smartphone makers to give source code in security overhaul
The source code would be analysed and possibly tested at designated Indian labs, the documents show.
Wildfire burns more than 5,500 hectares in Argentina’s Patagonia
A large wildfire has burned over 5,500 hectares in Argentina’s Patagonian province of Chubut.
India’s proposed phone security rules that are worrying tech firms
Apps cannot access microphones or location services in the background when phones are inactive.
4 injured in petrol station bombings in Thailand's Deep South
Several bombs exploded within a 40-minute period, igniting 11 petrol stations across Narathiwat, Pattani and Yala provinces.
International law applies to everyone, including US, says German finance minister
BERLIN, Jan 11 - The principles of international law apply to everyone, including the United States, German Finance Minister and Vice Chancellor Lars Klingbeil said on Sunday, in reference to President Donald Trump's threats to seize Greenland.
China debuts unmanned mid-altitude, low-cost cargo aircraft: CCTV
The aircraft is designed for multi-functional roles, including cargo transport and rescue operations.
Europe’s silence on Venezuela
Subscribe now with a one-month trial for only $1, then enjoy the first year at an exclusive rate of just $99. The night the Ukraine narrative collapsedDiego Faßnacht argues that Europe remained largely silent after Trump’s Venezuela operation because condemning it would expose
One person dead and 300 buildings destroyed in Australia bushfires
A state of emergency has been declared in Victoria as thousands of firefighters battle the blaze.
Nephew of former Thai premier Thaksin faces balancing act to win over electorate
Yodchanan Wongsawat is now one of the front runners to be Thailand’s next leader.
Four injured in bomb attacks at petrol stations in south Thailand, says army
Several bombs exploded within a 40-minute period after midnight on Jan 11.
Could France head to early elections as the government faces two no-confidence votes?
Threatened by two motions of no-confidence, Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu has asked the Minister of the Interior to look into the possibility of holding legislative elections on the same dates as municipal elections.
In Gaza hospital, patients cling to MSF as Israel orders it out
At a hospital in Gaza, wards are filled with patients fearing they will be left without care if Doctors Without Borders (MSF) is forced out under an Israeli ban due to take effect in March. Last month, Israel announced it would prevent 37 aid organisations, including MSF, from
Autogate outage affecting foreigners at Johor Bahru land checkpoint remains unresolved: Malaysia’s border agency
Tens of thousands of foreign travellers reportedly faced long queues at Malaysia’s land checkpoints with Singapore on Saturday (Jan 10), after most e-gates failed amid the weekend traffic.
New protests hit Iran as alarm grows over crackdown 'massacre'
Iranians took to the streets in new protests against the clerical authorities overnight despite an internet shutdown, as rights groups warned on Sunday that authorities were committing a "massacre" to quell the demonstrations. The protests, initially sparked by anger over the
Iran protest death toll rises as alarm grows over crackdown 'massacre'
At least 192 protesters have been killed in Iran's biggest movement against the Islamic republic in more than three years, a rights group said Sunday, as warnings grew that authorities were committing a "massacre" to quell the demonstrations. The protests, initially sparked by
Africa: Afcon 25 - Full List of Top Scorers Ahead of Semi Finals
[Vanguard] Morocco's Brahim Díaz currently leads the goalscoring chart at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), having netted five goals so far in the tournament.
Africa: Africa Stands to Benefit From Gold Rally Amid Global Instability
[Daba Finance] The arrest of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro by the Trump administration has added a new layer of geopolitical uncertainty, reinforcing gold's role as a global safe-haven asset and pushing prices to record levels.
‘Massacre’ feared in Iran as security forces seek to crush protests
A rights group in New York said witness accounts and credible reports indicate hundreds have been killed since Iran cut off the internet Thursday.
Africa: UAE-African Union Talks Highlight Peace, Technology, and Water As Pillars of Africa's Future
[Capital FM] Addis Ababa -- The United Arab Emirates (UAE) and the African Union Commission (AUC) have reaffirmed their commitment to deepening strategic cooperation following high-level talks held in Addis Ababa between African Union Commission Chairperson Mahmoud Ali Youssouf
Malaysia blocks Grok AI chatbot over sexually explicit content
It remains open to engagement with X and xAI, subject to demonstrable compliance with Malaysian law.
Africa: Salah's Egypt End Côte d'Ivoire's Afcon Title Defense, Join Nigeria in Semis
[New Times] Head down, hands on heads, lost looks in the stands. The silence that followed the final whistle said it all. Côte d'Ivoire will not defend their crown. The dream of a back to back title ended in the quarter-finals.
Africa: Africa's Startup Market Tightens As Major Deals Collapse in 2025
[Daba Finance] Africa's tech ecosystem raised $3 billion in 2025, up 33% from the previous year, as investors returned to deal-making after a prolonged slowdown. Funding rounds closed, acquisitions went through, and activity rebounded across major markets, per a TechCabal report.