Sony’s “28 Years Later: The Bone Temple” launched atop the U.K. and Ireland box office, opening to £3.3 million ($4.5 million) and taking the No. 1 spot, according to Comscore. Lionsgate U.K.’s “The Housemaid” moved to second place in its fourth weekend, adding $3.8 million for
A surfer had minor injuries from being bitten by a shark Tuesday in the fourth attack off the coast of Australia's most populous state in three days.
LONDON, Jan 20 - U.S. President Donald Trump has called Britain's deal to cede sovereignty of the island of Diego Garcia in the Chagos Islands to Mauritius an \"act of total weakness\", putting the agreement back into the spotlight eight months after it was signed.
Foreigners make up over half of the littering offenders caught in Johor since tougher penalties kicked in.
The US president said the UK's decision to cede the Chagos Islands to Mauritius is among the reasons he wants to take control of Greenland.
It’s difficult to write directions. A user interface, a map or a recipe all require empathy. That’s because the person writing it knows something the reader doesn’t. In fact, that’s the only reason to do it. But because instructions exist to bridge this gap, we benefit by
“Please tell me where to go? A 14-year-old teenager has been possessed by a demon … we tried healers, but they couldn’t help … has anyone encountered this? Moscow region.” This is one of many similar pleas that have been circulating in Russia’s online communities in recent
In Davos, activists projected a satirical image of US President Donald Trump onto a ski slope.
The regime’s extremist influence over Islamic movements in the region is an emerging concern for South Asia.
The story, the many stories, of Miles Davis as an opening act for several rock bands in the 1970s makes for fascinating reading. Before he blew the Grateful Dead’s minds as their opening act at the Fillmore West in April 1970 (hear both bands’ sets here), Davis and his all-star
In recent weeks, as Iran’s supreme leader has unusually acknowledged that thousands of protesters were killed amid a nationwide crackdown, the Islamic Republic has appeared to turn inward once again, sealing off communications and retreating into repression. For Ayatollah Ali
In her hybrid doc, premiering in competition at Rotterdam, Angelica Ruffier goes on a meditative journey that includes scenes from 1970s films to illustrate how cinema infuses people "when you feel things."
Indonesian filmmaker Joko Anwar has unveiled the international teaser for his horror-comedy “Ghost in the Cell” as the film prepares for its world premiere at the Berlin Film Festival’s Forum section. Set within an Indonesian correctional facility, the narrative follows inmates
Giant blocks of ice give the Elbe river an almost Arctic appearance 50 kilometres upstream from Hamburg in northern Germany.
MUMBAI, Jan 20 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) chose a little-known legislator from India's poorest state as the party's youngest president on Tuesday, a generational shift in the effort to retain young voters.
The "Board of Peace" was an idea initially proposed by Trump last September as part of his plan to end the war in Gaza, although the initiative now seems to be aimed at mediating global conflicts more broadly.
For much of the past three decades, Asia’s electronics industry has been organized around a simple premise: Demand was external, scale was the advantage and speed was the differentiator. Component makers that mastered this formula dominated global markets. That premise is now
Ibuprofen may be doing more than easing aches and pains—it could also help reduce the risk of some cancers. Studies have linked regular use to lower rates of endometrial and bowel cancer, likely because the drug dampens inflammation that fuels tumor growth. Researchers have
[African Arguments] The Boxing Day recognition will not bring stability but will ignite a conflict that empowers extremists and spills into Ethiopia's troubled east.
The comedian shared a series of posts on Instagram reflecting on Good's murder and the ICE takeover in Minnesota
Officials are continuing to investigate the causes of the incident that Spanish Transport Minister Óscar Puente has called "strange" since it occurred on a straight line and neither train was speeding.
Dr Mahathir and his family expressed their gratitude to all parties who have continued to inquire about his health.
By Saad Sayeed and Ariba Shahid ISLAMABAD, Jan 20 (Reuters) - Pakistan's defence manufacturing industry is running red hot since its jets, drones and missiles earned the coveted 'combat tested' tag in a conflict with India last year, attracting a slew of interested buyers.
China is North Korea's biggest trade partner and a vital economic and political ally.
ISLAMABAD, Jan 20 - Pakistan's defence manufacturing industry is running red hot since its jets, drones and missiles earned the coveted 'combat tested' tag in a conflict with India last year, attracting a slew of interested buyers.
European Film Promotion, a network of film promotion institutes from 37 countries in Europe, has unveiled the lineup of six films taking part in its Europe! Hub program at the Sundance Film Festival. The films, which come from Cyprus, Germany, Ireland, Lithuania, Slovenia and
Researchers have found a reliable way to grow helper T cells from stem cells, solving a major challenge in immune-based cancer therapy. Helper T cells act as the immune system’s coordinators, helping other immune cells fight longer and harder. The team discovered how to
Beijing stopped short of saying whether it would accept or decline the invitation.
The police said three of the mall's 16 exits were locked at the time of the fire.
Whether friend or foe, you’d better be prepared amid the unexpected resurgence in US foreign policy in 2026. Buddhism’s three core characteristics – permanence, suffering, and non-self – are finding echoes in Trump 2.0’s America First policy: alliances are treated as
BEIJING, Jan 20 - China on Tuesday confirmed that it had been asked to join U.S. President Donald Trump's \"Board of Peace,\" an invitation that Washington had extended to dozens of countries in his bid to launch a global initiative aimed at resolving conflicts.
This comes ahead of the Women’s Asian Cup, which will be held in Australia from March 1 to March 21.
He is serving a one-year sentence in a Bangkok prison for corruption.
The US-based Human Rights Activists News Agency fear the number will grow as information leaks out of a country still gripped by the government's decision to shut down the internet.
The track appears on the rapper's new album, Don't Be Dumb , released last week
Official figures show that the pace of private sector wage growth slowed to the lowest rate in five years.
Sanae Takaichi’s Cabinet currently has strong approval ratings, in contrast to her Liberal Democratic Party, which has governed Japan almost continuously since its formation in 1955.
Jan 20 - U.S. President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that Britain's plan to cede sovereignty of the island of Diego Garcia in the Chagos Islands to Mauritius was an \"act of total weakness,\" adding that it was \"another in a very long line of national security reasons why
Also in this newsletter: controversy over Trump's Gaza Peace Board after France rejects invite, and how a vote of no confidence in Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen is falling flat as Greenland feud diverts attention.
Scientists have uncovered a surprising reason why some chronic wounds refuse to heal, even when treated with antibiotics. A common bacterium found in long-lasting wounds does not just resist drugs. It actively releases damaging molecules that overwhelm skin cells and stop them
The second call for strategic projects under the Critical Raw Materials Act (CRMA) has now closed. The European Commission received more than 160 applications, confirming the continued strong interest in being awarded the ‘strategic project' status. Obtaining strategic project
[New Times] The just-concluded Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025 in Morocco was filled with unforgettable moments on the pitch; but beyond the goals, drama, and silverware, the tournament also delivered major stories off the field.
While most American artificial intelligence (AI) firms focus on building ever-larger, proprietary models locked in corporate clouds, China is executing an altogether different plan. Its ambition is not merely to create intelligent machines, but to weave intelligence into the
The cars include a Bugatti Chiron and a rare McLaren Senna LM - one of only 20 manufactured globally.
Eurozone finance ministers unexpectedly selected the Croatian central bank governor to become the next VP of the European Central Bank. In a surprise move, an official from one of the euro's newest members will soon help shape European monetary policy.
One person was still unaccounted for as at midday on Jan 20, Xinhua news agency said.