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.

South Korea sets AI safety rules, first in world

The legislation is meant to offer a basic regulatory foundation reflecting growing public concerns.

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. They face more charges in the coming days.

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 Tuesday. The retired astronaut

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

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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

Hong Kong begins national security trial of Tiananmen vigil group

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

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Trump credit card plan would be a 'disaster', JP Morgan boss warns

Jamie Dimon said Donald Trump's interest rate cap proposal would restrict Americans' access to credit.

Trump says 'framework of a future deal' discussed on Greenland as he backs off tariffs threat

At Davos, the US president said he would not use force to take the island and later floated a possible "forever" deal.

Ex-intelligence officer in Austria's biggest spy trial for years

Egisto Ott, 63, denies charges of handing over information to Russian agents.

When Passenger Planes Surpassed the Speed of Sound

We might soon see a revival of these beloved, brisk aircraft in the US The post When Passenger Planes Surpassed the Speed of Sound appeared first on Nautilus .

Molly Ringwald, Danielle Brooks, Ali Ahn, Rain Spencer and Dawn Porter Join Variety Culture & Storytelling Panel at Sundance Film Festival

Variety will host a Culture & Storytelling conversation exploring the role of cultural experiences in shaping creative work, presented by World of Hyatt, on Jan. 25 at the Sundance Film Festival. Panelists include Molly Ringwald (“Run Amok”), Danielle Brooks (“If I Go Will

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Weed backlash grows in Thailand as kids turn to cannabis

Youth are self-administering the plant to treat depression only to find their conditions worsen.

World of Warcraft's add-on changes aren't over: 'There will doubtless be some loopholes players find'

A 12.0.1 patch will bring more changes after this week's Midnight expansion prepatch made dramatic changes to mods, character classes and the game's UI.

Trump backs down on Greenland

Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Trump to ice new tariffs after Greenland truce President Trump said Wednesday that he’s reached the framework of a deal with NATO on the future of Greenland and

Falklands, Minister Doughty reaffirms support for the Islands and the Great British family

”We remain strong defenders of the Falkland Islands as part of our Great British family globally and we continue to work very closely with them on a range of trade and tariff issues, said Foreign Office minister for Overseas Territories, Stephen Doughty during a question time