China defends wind power strategy, says Trump is wrong

China’s installed capacity of wind power has ranked first in the world for 15 consecutive years.

The hidden microbial communities that shape health in space

Microorganisms live in biofilms—the equivalent of microbial "cities"—everywhere on Earth. These city-like structures protect and house microbial communities and play essential roles in enabling human and plant health on our planet. Now, a new Perspective article published in

Germany's Merz: Europe must not rush to write off transatlantic ties

BERLIN, Jan 22 - German Chancellor Friedrich Merz welcomed on Thursday U.S. President Donald Trump's shift in rhetoric on Greenland and urged Europeans not to be too quick to write off the transatlantic partnership.

Study sheds light on the function of a key antibiotic-producing enzyme

Macrolides are an important class of antibiotics that includes drugs such as azithromycin and erythromycin, which are widely used to treat a range of infections, including pneumonia and skin infections.

Philippines will insist South China Sea code is based on international law, foreign minister says

MANILA, Jan 22 - The Philippines, as ASEAN chair, will insist that a long-delayed Code of Conduct with China on the South China Sea explicitly references the U.N. Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) as it works to complete the document by this year, its foreign minister

Jack Smith, who quietly worked to convict Trump, is ready for his close-up

Republicans and Democrats are hoping for a blockbuster hearing from the former special counsel, who is testifying publicly for the first time about his efforts to charge the president.

Congress’ health deal still has hurdles

The package, which would put guardrails on to drug intermediaries, faces a tough test this week.

Plastics everywhere, and the myth that made it possible

If there's one material that defines modern life more than any other, it's plastic: present from the moment we're born in newborn stool, in product packaging, in the soil beneath our feet and the air we breathe.

Trump says “framework” deal with NATO on Greenland is taking shape and drops tariff threat

US President Donald Trump said his administration has agreed with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte on a “framework” for a potential understanding covering Greenland and the wider Arctic region, and announced he would pull back a tariff threat aimed at several European allies.

Trump to launch Board of Peace that some fear rivals UN

By Steve Holland DAVOS, Switzerland, Jan 22 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump will on Thursday launch his Board of Peace, originally intended to help end the devastating Gaza war but which he now sees having a wider role that Europe and some others fear will rival or

Markets rally and safe havens fall as Trump touts Greenland deal

Global markets rebounded after the US president shifted his stance on the Arctic island, claiming that a deal is in the works.

UK holds off joining Trump's Board of Peace over Putin concerns

Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper says the Russian president has shown no commitment to peace in Ukraine.

In Davos, Israel's Herzog discusses Netanyahu pardon and Gaza, meets Somaliland president

The Israeli president also backed regime change in Iran, saying the Islamic Republic is in 'quite a fragile situation,' and wondering, 'where is Susan Sarandon, where is Cynthia Nixon? Why aren't they protesting outside Iranian embassies?'

Japan braced for disruption amid warnings of heavy snowfall

Tokyo is expected to see an overnight low of -2 deg C on Jan 23, thought snowfall is not forecast.

Space station crew credits ultrasound machine for handling in-orbit health crisis

The astronauts evacuated last week from the International Space Station say a portable ultrasound machine came in "super handy" during the medical crisis.

Germany's military prepares test information leaflet drop using helium balloons

According to the Saxony State Command, the 5th Operations Company with around 100 soldiers will be deployed to the state for the operation.

Two dead and several missing in New Zealand landslides

Heavy rains have ravaged the country's North Island, with a minister comparing it to a "war zone".

Two dead and several missing as New Zealand reels from deadly landslides

Heavy rains have ravaged the country's North Island, with a minister comparing it to a "war zone".

Ukraine's Zelenskiy arrives for Davos talks with Trump

KYIV, Jan 22 - U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff on Thursday said \"a lot of progress\" had been made in Ukraine peace talks and that negotiations were down to one last issue, as Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelenskiy arrived in Switzerland for talks with U.S. President Donald Trump.

China seeks deeper maritime ties with Malta in Central Mediterranean

BEIJING, Jan 22 - China is keen to deepen cooperation with Malta in shipping and port logistics, the Chinese Commerce Ministry said on Thursday, eager to leverage the island's strategic location in the Central Mediterranean.

How are Greenlanders reacting to Trump's 'framework deal' for the Arctic island?

Donald Trump's announcement of a draft agreement on Greenland was met with scepticism on the streets of Nuuk, the autonomous Danish island's capital. After weeks of increasingly bellicose rhetoric about seizing Greenland, Trump said at Davos that he had reached a draft

Czech police detain person suspected of working with Chinese intelligence

PRAGUE, Jan 22 - Czech police on Thursday said they have detained a person suspected of working with Chinese intelligence services, though they did not provide additional details.

Japan suspends world's largest nuclear plant hours after restart

The operator says reactor remains "stable" and has no "radioactive impact outside".

‘Wrong side of history’: Report ties top polluters to countries blocking fossil fuel phaseout

Many state-owned fossil fuel firms that emitted the highest levels of pollution in 2024 went on to block a phaseout roadmap at COP30.

Brazilian Musician Seu Jorge Performs 15 Iconic Bowie Songs in Portuguese to Mark the 10th Anniversary of Bowie’s Passing

In 2004, the Brazilian musician Seu Jorge recorded a series of Portuguese covers of David Bowie songs for Wes Anderson’s film The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou. The next year, he released a full album of 13 Bowie classics, and in 2016–2017, he even took the songs on tour. Now,

Netflix Unveils Turkish Slate, Headlined by Series Adaptation of Nobel Prize-Winning Author Orhan Pamuk’s ‘The Museum of Innocence’

Netflix has unveiled its Turkish production slate for 2026, which is headlined by a hotly anticipated series adaptation of Turkish Nobel Prize-winning author Orhan Pamuk acclaimed book “The Museum Of Innocence” and several other high-end shows with international reach. The

In ‘Complaint No. 713317,’ a Retired Couple Fights for Dignity in the Face of Kafka-Esque Bureaucracy When Its Fridge Breaks (Exclusive IFFR Clips)

Writer-director Yasser Shafiey's debut feature starring Mahmoud Hemida and Sherine, set in Cairo and premiering at Rotterdam, explores love, loss, ageing and the hard-to-translate concept of "Al Qahr."

Indonesia accepts Trump’s invitation to join ‘Board of Peace’ as experts warn of risks, potential domestic fallout

Besides Indonesia, fellow Southeast Asian nation Vietnam has also agreed to be a member of the Board of Peace.

3 people shot dead in eastern Australia, town in lockdown

The shooting comes one month after two gunmen opened fire at an event on Bondi Beach.

Rufus Wainwright and Norah Jones to Perform at Sundance After ‘Broken English’ Premiere

Sundance Film Festival director of programming Kim Yutani broke news of the forthcoming performance during a press welcome event Wednesday at The Park in Park City.

A$AP Rocky Teams Up With Tokischa for Surprise Track ‘Flackito Jodye’

The song is now part of the rapper's new album, Don't Be Dumb , which dropped last week

AI stock surge an unlikely boon for Japan toilet maker Toto

It’s not just Nvidia and other heavyweights of the AI stocks boom who are feeling flush.

Aid groups warn of life-threatening conditions in Gaza due to fuel crisis

In Khan Younis, residents burn rubbish for heat due to fuel scarcity, with aid groups warning of risks to children from the harsh winter conditions.

South African police not yet able to defeat gangs, minister says

Police Minister Firoz Cachalia says organised crime is growing more complex, requiring new strategies.

Risk of drones drifting into Finland's airspace growing, intelligence chief says

Europe is on high alert after a string of violations into NATO airspace, prompting leaders to agree to develop a "drone wall" to better detect, track and intercept drones.

From ancient Rome to now, war-makers constantly talk about peace

In a week filled with news about President Donald Trump’s aggressive moves to take control of Greenland, the world got a window into his thinking about the concept of “peace.” “Considering your Country decided not to give me the Nobel Peace Prize for having stopped 8 Wars PLUS,

What will tech jobs look like in 2026?

Here’s a roundup of research and predictions for tech workers amid the AI revolution.

Severe weather in Greece claims lives of coastguard officer and woman

Greece woke up to severe weather on Wednesday as heavy rain and strong winds swept across much of the country.

New Zealand landslide traps campers, children among the missing

New Zealand was shaken by a landslide at Mount Maunganui, burying parts of a seaside campground. Rescuers heard voices but found no signs of life. Heavy rain preceded the slide.

TEPCO’s just-restarted nuclear plant to suspend operations after alarm was set off

Japan’s nuclear regulator says the reactor is stable, and that there are no safety problems.

Zelenskyy to join world leaders in Davos

The president of Ukraine heads to Davos as NATO-backed Greenland deal takes center stage at The World Economic Forum. Meanwhile, the leaders of the EU’s 27 member states are set to gather in Brussels later today for an informal emergency meeting on transatlantic relations.

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EU Energy and Raw Materials Platform - Hydrogen Mechanism: Phase launched for EU buyers to consult supply offers and express interest

Following the successful collection of supply offers under the Hydrogen Mechanism, the Commission is inviting European off-takers to express interest in these supply offers. The new phase for off-takers, has started and will last until 20 March 2026. As part of the EU Energy

Handy work: Stencil rock paintings found in Indonesia may be world's oldest cave art

Hand stencil paintings found in a cave on the Indonesian island of Sulawesi could be the world's oldest of cave art, according to a new study. Archaeologists believe the works were created at least 67,800 years ago.

Three dead in shooting in Australia's New South Wales

Residents have been told to stay indoors and avoid the area of the shooting.

Martin Short Recounts Almost Ruining Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco’s Wedding

The comedian and actor shared his misstep during an appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live

NATO's Rutte says Arctic talks with Trump will focus on keeping Russia, China out

DAVOS, Switzerland, Jan 22 - NATO Secretary Mark Rutte said on Thursday that he and U.S. President Trump had discussed in Davos how the transatlantic alliance should best defend the Arctic against Russia and China.

US envoy Witkoff says Ukraine peace talks down to one issue

DAVOS, Switzerland, Jan 22 - U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff on Thursday said \"a lot of progress\" had been made in Ukraine peace talks and that negotiations were down to one last issue.