Indonesia landslide death toll rises to 34, dozens missing

Climate change made Australian heat wave 5 times more likely

Human-induced climate change made the intense early January heat wave in Australia five times more likely, according to a new analysis by World Weather Attribution.

US calls Taiwan ‘vital partner’ after high-level tech and AI talks

The US is Taiwan’s most important international backer and arms supplier.

Airbus, AstraZeneca and HSBC executives join UK's Starmer on high-stakes China trip

Executives from Airbus, AstraZeneca and HSBC are joining Prime Minister Keir Starmer on a rare China visit, highlighting the business focus of the trip amid strained global trade relations.

The rise of US ‘Doctrinal Realism’ in the Western Hemisphere

This article first appeared on Pacific Forum and is republished with permission. Read the original here. The early January US special operation, Operation Absolute Resolve, which successfully extracted Nicolas Maduro and his wife without American casualties, is being framed by

Baldur's Gate 3 mod restores more than 100 conversations and 1,000 lines of voiced dialogue from the early access version previously lost in the ethereal plane

That's a lot of Astarion being saucy.

Bushfire in Johor Bahru destroys 18 vehicles parked next to mosque

The blaze involved an estimated 0.37ha of bushland and had spread to several parked cars.

Key takeaways from Minnesota special elections held amid immigration backlash

Democrats handily won two special elections for state House seats in Minnesota, the first contests held in the state since growing backlash to the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown. Voters in St. Paul and some of the city’s eastern suburbs elected Democrats Meg

Janet Yellen, Gary Locke to receive Elliot L. Richardson Prize

Former Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen and former Washington Gov. Gary Locke (D) will receive the Elliot L. Richardson Prize for Excellence in Public Service at a Wednesday evening event. The prize is intended to honor individuals “exemplifying the public service virtues

Japan-born pandas Xiao Xiao and Lei Lei arrive home in China’s Sichuan

The twin pandas were born in Tokyo’s Ueno Zoo in 2021.

Japan-born pandas Xiao Xiao and Lei Lei arrive home in China's Sichuan

BEIJING, Jan 28 - China's giant pandas Xiao Xiao and Lei Lei arrived safely in Sichuan on Wednesday, China's panda research base said in a social media post, following an emotional goodbye from fans in Tokyo where the pair were born and raised.

Gretchen Rossi Not Returning for ‘The Real Housewives of Orange County’ Season 20 — Everyone Else Back Except Katie Ginella (Yes, Including Tamra Judge!)

With “The Real Housewives of Orange County” gearing up to begin production on its history-making 20th season — a landmark for the Bravo franchise that changed popular culture as we know it — its cast is taking shape, and Gretchen Rossi will not be in the ensemble, Variety has

Neil Young offers Greenlanders free access to his archives

Young says he hopes the offer will "ease some of the unwarranted stress and threats" Greenlanders feel over Trump's threats to the territory.

Minnesota congresswoman Ilhan Omar attacked with 'unknown liquid' during town hall

Omar was uninjured and continued to speak at the event following the incident.

US ouster of Maduro nightmare scenario for Kim Jong Un, says North Korean ex-diplomat

Maduro's extraction will spark panic among North Korea’s security-obsessed leadership, said the diplomat.

Democrats win two Minnesota special elections, bringing state House back to a tie

Democrats are projected to win special elections for two Minnesota House seats, bringing partisan control in the lower chamber back to a tie, according to Decision Desk HQ. Democrats Shelley Buck and Meg Luger-Nikolai won special elections for state House Districts 47A and 64A,

Amazon accidentally sends email confirming layoffs

The message was apparently sent in error hours before workers were expecting thousands of job cuts to be announced.

South Korea court set to rule in bribery trial of former first lady

SEOUL, Jan 28 - A South Korean district court is set to deliver on Wednesday its ruling in the trial of Kim Keon Hee, the wife of ousted ex-President Yoon Suk Yeol, who could face a jail term if found guilty on charges that include bribery.

Mexico president asks South Korea for more BTS concerts

About a million fans were vying for 150,000 concert tickets, which sold out in less than 40 minutes.

Search for 32 people missing in Indonesia landslide hampered by rain as death toll rises to 34

The landslide hit Pasir Langu village in Bandung Barat region early on Jan 24.

Two-year-old dies of heat exhaustion after being forgotten in car in Malaysia

The child's 35-year-old mother has been detained to assist in investigations.

One year after DeepSeek, Chinese AI firms from Alibaba to Moonshot race to release new models

Chinese companies are releasing new AI models and striving to gain an edge in the AI application race as the country's biggest holiday of the year nears.

‘When a Witness Recants’ Review: A Powerful Documentary Uses Animation and New Interviews to Redraw a Decades-Old Injustice

In Dawn Porter’s powerful documentary “When A Witness Recants,” Ta-Nehisi Coates presents — both as an executive producer and occasional subject — a stirring tale of American injustice, which he remembers from his high school days. The story of three Black teenage boys falsely

Medicare picks Botox and Trulicity for latest round of negotiations

Click in for more news from The Hill {beacon} Health Care Health Care The Big Story Medicare picks Botox and Trulicity for latest round of negotiations The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) have announced the next 15 drugs whose prices will be negotiated as

'Goldilocks size' rhodium clusters advance reusable heterogeneous catalysts for hydroformylation

Recent research has demonstrated that a rhodium (Rh) cluster of an optimal, intermediate size—neither too small nor too large—exhibits the highest catalytic activity in hydroformylation reactions. Similar to the concept of finding the "just right" balance, the study identifies

Dublin Fest Unveils Lineup Featuring Colin Farrell, Bill Nighy, and World Premieres of 17 Irish Films

“Ireland is often referred to as a nation of cinema-goers, but we do not always see as much world cinema as we could or should," says festival director Gráinne Humphreys.

Republicans criticise immigration force but steer clear of Trump attacks

Lawmakers are questioning the crackdown while anger grows over two citizens killed by federal agents.

Ilhan Omar sprayed with liquid at Minneapolis town hall

The attack on the progressive lawmaker briefly interrupted her remarks.

‘Give Me the Ball!’ Review: Ferociously Entertaining Portrait of Billie Jean King as Athletic Superstar and Culture Hero

The movie is built around a freewheeling interview with King today, who unfurls the saga of her life. She’s 82 now, and the filmmakers frame her in a single head-on shot. She’s wearing fuchsia horn-rims and a teal athletic jacket, and what gives the documentary its unique pulse

UPS to cut 30,000 jobs as it moves away from Amazon

The parcel delivery giant says it is cutting back on low-profit deliveries for the online retailer.

The DHS crisis is squeezing Susan Collins

The Maine Republican is under immense pressure as a huge funding package hangs by a thread and federal agents swarm her state.

What's the next step in these adventure game puzzles?

Get lamp. Lamp puzzle designer.

Stephen Colbert Reveals ‘The Late Show’ Final Date: ‘It Feels Real Now’

On Tuesday's episode of Late Night With Seth Meyers , Colbert reflected on the conclusion of his talk show and what he'll miss most about it

‘Real Housewives of Salt Lake City’ Star Meredith Marks on Being ‘Sick Of’ Britani Bateman, Forgiving Lisa Barlow and Where She Stands With Jen Shah

Meredith Marks was in the hot seat during the three-part reunion of Season 6 of “The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City,” which concluded on Tuesday. Bravo’s reunion host (and the franchise’s executive producer) Andy Cohen pressed Marks throughout — about that infamous airplane

Asteroid 2024 YR4 has a 4% chance of hitting the moon. Here's why that's a scientific goldmine

There's a bright side to every situation. In 2032, the moon itself might have a particularly bright side if it is blasted by a 60-meter-wide asteroid. The chances of such an event are still relatively small (only around 4%) but are non-negligible. And scientists are starting to

‘I Play Rocky’ Lands Thanksgiving Release Date, Timed to ‘Rocky’ 50th Anniversary

Amazon MGM has scheduled “I Play Rocky” for a splashy Nov. 20 release following a limited debut on Nov. 13, Variety has confirmed. The premiere comes just in time for the Thanksgiving holiday, one of the busiest times for moviegoing. The 50th anniversary of the original

Fallout Season 2 Episode 7 recap: 'Don't think of them as human beings, think of them as Americans'

The Ghoul relives his own history in "The Handoff."

Wonder Man: Exploring the MCU hero's comic book origins and powers

Is Wonder Man a mutant? We explore his comic book history, from his origin story to his powers. Here's what makes the MCU’s newest hero different.

South Korea’s ex-first lady Kim Keon Hee to learn verdict in corruption case

Prosecutors are demanding a 15-year prison term over alleged stock fraud and corruption.

Trump says US will 'no longer help Iraq' if it picks Maliki as PM

The US president said Iraq would have "zero" chance of success without American support.

Man tackled after spraying Omar with unknown substance at Minneapolis town hall

A man was tackled to the ground after spraying Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.) with an unknown substance during a town hall in her district on Tuesday. A livestream of the incident showed the man standing and yelling at Omar, who was at the podium and calling for Homeland Security

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un shifts towards fear-based leadership: Report

He now delivers on-the-spot disciplinary measures during site visits, a move seen to be a reaffirmation of his power.

Murkowski says Noem should resign over Minneapolis shootings

Sen. Lisa Murkowski (Alaska) on Tuesday became the second Republican senator to call for Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem to step down over her handling of the Minneapolis shootings. In remarks to reporters, Murkowski called for accountability from the secretary,

Government funding for AI jobs did not produce more jobs, research finds

Artificial intelligence is reshaping how companies operate, but it may not translate into more job creation, according to new research.

Trump says government will 'de-escalate' in Minnesota following Pretti shooting

The killing of Alex Pretti over the weekend led MInnesota officials and locals to renew calls for Trump to end his immigration operation there.

Rose Says a Solo Tour Has Been a ‘Big Subject’: ‘I Don’t Feel Ready’

The K-pop artist stopped by Call Her Daddy to explore her remarkable career ahead of the Grammys on Sunday

NASA's Artemis II crewed mission to the moon shows how US space strategy has changed since Apollo

When Apollo 13 looped around the moon in April 1970, more than 40 million people around the world watched the United States recover from a potential catastrophe. An oxygen tank explosion turned a planned landing into an urgent exercise in problem-solving, and the three