Tourist helicopter goes missing near volcano in Japan

A pilot and two passengers were on board the aircraft when it disappeared in cloudy weather, police say.

One of the best (and oddest) blockbuster shooters of 2019 is $4 on Steam at the moment

Control is going for next-to-nothing ahead of its sequel.

Mother climbs down wall to rescue kids from burning home in South Korea

She stayed with her three children and kept them safe until firefighters arrived.

Philippines to restore access to Grok after developer commits to safety fixes

The country's cybercrime investigation unit will still closely monitor the app to ensure ‌compliance with rules and regulations, it said.

Trump signals possible role for Machado as U.S. tightens Venezuela oil crackdown

United States President Donald Trump said Venezuela opposition leader María Corina Machado could “maybe” be brought into the transition process “in some way,” marking a notable shift in tone as Washington balances political messaging with day-to-day coordination in Caracas

Criterion Collection Deals: David Lynch Films Are on Sale for Up to 35% Off

On what would’ve been his 80th birthday, the Criterion Collection launched a flash sale on all of David Lynch’s titles from the home video company. Born on Jan. 20, 1946, Lynch — who passed away in 2025 — influenced the landscape of cinema and television (namely Twin Peaks)

Trump: Anything Europe does to threaten US on trade ‘I’ll just meet it’

President Trump said Tuesday in an interview with The Hill’s sister network NewsNation that he will match Europe if it moves to threaten the U.S. on trade amid rising tensions over Greenland. “See anything they do with us, I'll just meet it. All I have to do is meet it, and

Bondi announces departure of Halligan from US Attorneys office

Attorney General Pam Bondi on Tuesday announced that Lindsey Halligan, the top prosecutor in the Eastern District of Virginia, has departed her position, citing Senate Democrats "making it impossible" for her to continue past her 120-day appointment deadline. "During her

Healthcare group projects anti-RFK Jr. messages onto HHS building

Protect Our Care, a healthcare advocacy group, on Tuesday projected two critical messages onto the facade of the Health and Human Services (HHS) building in Washington, D.C., blaming HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for policies they say are making Americans sicker. “RFK JR:

South Korean Education Ministry to toughen rules after exam question scandal

In December, 46 private academy instructors were indicted on charges of obtaining exam questions.

Don Lemon Fires Back at Nicki Minaj’s Homophobic Post: ‘Sit the F-ck Down’

"She will do anything that is expedient for her politically. And again, she's ignorant," the former CNN anchor said

To sustain prosperity as its population shrinks, China will have to invest big at home

China's economy met the government's official growth target in 2025, with official figures showing real gross domestic product (GDP) expanded by 5%.

Chris Pratt Says Panic About AI ‘Actor’ Tilly Norwood Is ‘All Bulls—‘: ‘I Don’t Know Who This Bitch Is’

Chris Pratt told Variety Tuesday night at the New York premiere of “Mercy” that he doesn’t “feel like someone’s gonna replace me” with AI. He added that the panic surrounding synthetic AI performers like Tilly Norwood is “all bullshit.” “I don’t feel like someone’s gonna

Era of Ascent: decoding To Lam’s 14th Party Congress report

Reading the political report delivered by Vietnamese General Secretary To Lam to the 14th Party Congress, and stripping away its layers of propaganda, a stark portrait emerges of a new power figure—more decisive and more ambitious, yet burdened by existential contradictions the

South Korea’s Lee plays down proposed US chip tariffs, warns of higher prices

He added that South Korea has safeguards in place to ensure its chipmakers will not be left at a disadvantage.

South Korea's Lee plays down proposed US chip tariffs, warns of higher prices

SEOUL, Jan 21 - South Korean President Lee Jae Myung said on Wednesday if Washington introduced higher U.S. tariffs on semiconductor imports, it would likely boost U.S. prices, playing down concerns about the proposed 100% duty.

North Korea produces enough nuclear material a year for 10 to 20 weapons: South Korean President

A pragmatic approach was needed in addressing North Korea’s nuclear issue, he said.

Georgia state Senate race heads to runoff

The race to fill a state Senate seat in Georgia is headed to a runoff, Decision Desk HQ has projected. Democrat Lemario Brown and Republican Steven McNeel will head to a Feb. 17 runoff after neither candidate was able to cross the 50 percent threshold. There were five

Blackpink’s Jisoo, Gong Yoo, Song Hye-kyo Lead Netflix Korea 2026 Slate

Netflix has unveiled an extensive 2026 Korean content slate headlined by Blackpink’s Jisoo, Gong Yoo and Song Hye-kyo, as the streamer celebrates 10 years of operations in Asia Pacific. The lineup features series, films and unscripted titles organized around five emotional

Arknights: Endfield launch times and release date

Plus details on preloading and early registration.

Thai central bank eases rules on foreign income repatriation to ease baht

The measure will help reduce upward pressure on the baht, as exporters can retain more ⁠of their US dollar earnings without needing to convert into local ‍currency, it said.

With monitors and lawsuits, Pakistanis are fighting for clean air

Monitoring organisation IQAir in 2024 classified Pakistan as the third-most polluted country in the world.

Malaysian anti-graft agency opens money laundering probe involving IJM Corp

The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission confirmed it has questioned nine people.

By stoking the Greenland debate, the United States may actually be harming itself

As the US administration led by Donald Trump has continued to reassert its interest in owning Greenland, Europe has become more and more concerned about the security situation in the Arctic.

Trump’s Greenland tariffs could squeeze Hill Republicans

Democrats plan to force House and Senate votes within weeks that stand to put GOP lawmakers on the spot.

‘It Ends With Us’ Star Jenny Slate Slams Justin Baldoni in Unsealed Texts: “Most Intense Narcissist”

The actress described filming the movie, which saw her play Baldoni's onscreen sister, as "gross and disturbing."

Trump says he had a 'very good call' with Turkish President Erdogan

WASHINGTON, Jan 20 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump said on Tuesday he had a "very good call" with Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan, without elaborating. Earlier on Tuesday, Trump told reporters during a briefing at the White House that he was going to have "a very

Indonesia pledges central bank independence as rupiah hits record low

This comes after lingering fears about government interference in monetary policy as President Prabowo Subianto nominated his nephew as deputy governor of the central bank.

Thailand crane collapse: Families of 30 victims receive $62k each in compensation

The sum comprises support from the State Railway of Thailand, the contractor and insurance coverage.

New Zealand PM Luxon calls November 7 poll, promises economic prosperity

WELLINGTON, Jan 21 - New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon called a general election for November 7 and kicked off his re-election campaign on Wednesday asking voters to choose continuity and promising economic prosperity.

Deep in the Amazon, I discovered this monkey's ingenious survival tactic

Look down at the rainforest floor. Rotting flowers shift under the assault of tiny petal-eating beetles. Vividly colored fungi pop up everywhere like the strange sculptures of a madly productive ceramicist.

Lutnick not expecting 'upending' of existing trade deals: 'It'll sort its way out'

Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick dismissed concerns that President Trump’s new tariffs could upend existing trade deals, saying he’s confident the disagreement with European allies over Trump’s push to acquire Greenland will “sort its way out.” In an interview with CBS News on

South Korea raids suspects’ homes, offices over drone flights into North Korea

One man has claimed responsibility for the infiltration, saying he did so to detect radiation levels.

Xzibit’s Ex-Wife Sues Him Over Alleged Secret Sale of Cannabis Company Trademarks

The new lawsuit comes as the former couple is speeding toward a separate trial to divide their marital assets

Japan court to rule in trial of man charged with killing ex-PM Abe

Nine arrested in North Sumatra over alleged baby trafficking

The syndicate typically sourced babies from pregnant women facing severe financial hardship.

At Davos, Trump’s Greenland gambit prompts European backlash

The surreal clamor over Greenland provoked by Trump has shadowed proceedings in Davos, heightening fears of an emerging rupture between the U.S. and Europe.

The way Earth's surface moves has a bigger impact on shifting the climate than we knew

Our planet has experienced dramatic climate shifts throughout its history, oscillating between freezing "icehouse" periods and warm "greenhouse" states.

Home sellers outnumber buyers by widest margin on record, Redfin says

There were about 631,000 more home sellers than buyers last month — the largest gap in Redfin data going back to 2013.

Microsoft CEO warns that we must 'do something useful' with AI or they'll lose 'social permission' to burn electricity on it

Workers should learn AI skills and companies should use it because it's a "cognitive amplifier," claims Satya Nadella.

The best platformers on PC

The very best 2D and 3D jumping across decades of PC gaming.

UN report declares global state of 'water bankruptcy'

The world is entering an era of "global water bankruptcy" with rivers, lakes and aquifers depleting faster than nature can replenish them, a United Nations research institute said on Tuesday. It argues that decades of overuse, pollution, environmental destruction and climate

Taylor Swift Slams ‘It Ends With Us’ Director Justin Baldoni as a ‘Bitch’ In Text With Blake Lively

Taylor Swift called “It Ends with Us” director Justin Baldoni a “bitch” in a 2024 text exchange with Blake Lively, according to court documents obtained by Variety. While discussing the pending New York Times bombshell exposé about Baldoni and Lively’s feud, Swift wrote to

Palantir CEO Alex Karp says AI ‘bolsters civil liberties,’ slams EU leaders for falling behind US, China

Palantir CEO Alex Karp says AI "bolsters civil liberties," while noting that Europe is technologically behind in adapting current AI programs compared to the U.S. and China.

Kenan Thompson, Kel Mitchell to Star in Horror Comedy ‘Kenan & Kel Meet Frankenstein’

Kenan Thompson and Kel Mitchell are teaming up once again for a horror comedy film that will pit the pair against an iconic monster. Thompson and Mitchell will star in and produce the film “Kenan & Kel Meet Frankenstein.” The announcement was made during the Amazon sports talk

Kenan Thompson and Kel Mitchell Reunite for Horror Comedy

‘31 Candles’ writer-director Jonah Feingold is penning the script for ‘Kenan & Kel Meet Frankenstein.’

‘House of Villains’ Sets Season 3 Release Date on Peacock (TV News Roundup)

Reality series “House of Villains” is back for a third season, premiering Feb. 26, 2026, at 6 p.m. PT/9 p.m. ET on Peacock. The first three episodes will be available to stream on premiere day, with the remaining episodes dropping weekly, beginning Mar. 5. Hosted by actor and

New poo balls on Sydney beaches after revelation of huge fatberg stuck in treatment plant

Exclusive : Sydney Water erects sign at Malabar beach near wastewater facility stating ‘do not touch any debris … we are cleaning the area’ Fatberg the size of four buses likely birthed poo balls that closed Sydney beaches Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news

Democrats win another Virginia state House special election

Virginia voters gave Democrats another special election win on Tuesday, according to Decision Desk HQ, adding to a string of recent victories for the party in the Old Dominion. Democrat Garrett McGuire will replace state Del. Mark Sickles (D), who has been tapped to be Gov.

Former Trump press secretary on marathon briefing: 'Feels like he’s … mentally slipping'

Former White House press secretary Stephanie Grisham on Tuesday commentated during President Trump's marathon press briefing, saying it feels "like he's ... mentally slipping." "This presser is bizarre even for him," Grisham posted on the social platform X. "It’s all the usual