BlackRock and Trump ally Larry Fink look to make war-torn Ukraine great again
Investors and world leaders -- such as Middle East sovereign wealth funds that Larry Fink is close to – like the potential investment opportunities in Ukraine.
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In less than 1 week, Blizzard's sliced WoW's transmog costs in half after upset to 'bring them more in line with what the prices were prior'
Well, they move fast.
Euronews Culture's Film of the Week: 'No Other Choice' - Unemployment turns deadly
South Korean director Park Chan-wook's adaptation of Donald Westlake’s novel "The Ax" is an exhilarating jet-black comedy which masterfully skewers the horrors the capitalism. It's a flat-out masterpiece.
'There's no way that's real': Marvel Rivals devs send streamer Kingsman free units after he got wrongfully kicked out of a $40,000 Marvel Rivals tournament
All is right with the world again.
Researchers show the insights drones can provide by monitoring corn on small farms
With already thin profit margins and increasingly uncertain farm labor and other input costs, precision agriculture technology could improve New England's small and medium-sized farms' efficiency, productivity, and resilience. Unfortunately, factors such as up-front costs and
Hytale wants to 'achieve ultimate cosy heaven' by improving farming, cooking, and more with a specialist team
Like the Avengers, but they only bake and farm.
After killing its multiplatform mod manager, Nexus revives its spirit with an announcement that its Windows-only app will support SteamOS in future
Which means someone else can faff with that version to make it play nicely with your Linux distro of choice.
South Korea imposes travel bans on three civilians over alleged drone flights into North Korea
Analysts say North Korea's drone accusations were likely driven by its efforts to dial up anti-South Korea sentiment ahead of the ruling Workers' Party congress.
Could inflation in Europe make an unexpected comeback in 2026?
The eurozone's private sector grew in January, but services inflation is showing a sustained rise, raising fresh concerns for the ECB.
West Bank education centre could close in days due to Israeli seizure threat, says UNRWA
By Olivia Le Poidevin GENEVA, Jan 23 (Reuters) - A training centre for hundreds of Palestinians in the occupied West Bank could be closed within days by Israeli authorities, jeopardising the education of students, the U.N. Palestinian refugee agency said on Friday. The Kalandia
Rare ice ridges appear along Baltic Sea coast, drawing scientists' attention
An extremely rare weather phenomenon called toros has appeared along the Baltic Sea coast, drawing attention from residents and scientists.
Is AI a bubble? Davos leaders say no
From fears of a bubble to layoffs to humanoid robots, here’s all you need to know about the big tech conversations in Switzerland.
Anne Hathaway, Elizabeth Hurley, Tom Ford Among Film and Fashion Celebrities Paying Last Respect at Valentino Funeral in Rome
Anne Hathaway, Elizabeth Hurley, Tom Ford, Anna Wintour, and Donatella Versace are among global film and fashion celebrities that attended the funeral on Friday of beloved designer Valentino Garavani, who died aged 93 at his Rome residence Monday. Valentino, as the iconic
Liz Hurley and Anna Wintour among mourners at Valentino's funeral in Rome
Crowds have gathered in Rome for the funeral of Italian fashion designer Valentino, who has died at the age of 93.
South African court clears path for sale of Mandela's personal items
The authorities tried to stop their export arguing they were part of the country's heritage.
Mandela's prison key, sunglasses and shirt can be sold after daughter wins court battle
The authorities tried to stop their export arguing they were part of the country's heritage.
Record low rupiah weighs on Indonesians as costs rise, imports slow
Indonesia’s rupiah hit a record low against the US dollar earlier this week, even as other regional currencies have strengthened. Experts point to domestic concerns weighing down the rupiah, including waning confidence in policy making and central bank independence.
In ‘Earth Song,’ Three Generations of a Family Go on a Journey of Truth and Reconciliation (Exclusive IFFR Trailer)
A Kurdish woman living in Finland travels to Kurdistan with her young daughter to reconnect and come to grips with family secrets in Sarajevo winner Erol Mintaş' second feature, world premiering at Rotterdam.
Why Iran is shooting protesters straight in the eye
In Iran, protestors and especially militants are being subjected to an extremely violent crackdown with shooting aimed at their eyes. Blinding the enemy who dares to dispute the powers that be, is the latest act of repression to go down in the country’s long history. Over the
Intel has the memory chips it needs to keep shipping Lunar Lake: 'we were relatively aggressive in terms of getting the memory early'
On-package memory would've put Intel in a tough spot if not.
Three boys allegedly set fire to homeless man in Bangkok; police probe ongoing
Thai media reported that the 51-year-old homeless man is currently safe though his condition is to be assessed. Police are questioning the three suspects.
Europa’s ice may be feeding a hidden ocean that could support life
Europa’s subsurface ocean might be getting fed after all. Scientists found that salty, nutrient-rich surface ice can become heavy enough to break free and sink through Europa’s icy shell, delivering essential ingredients to the ocean below. The process is fast, repeatable, and
Trump withdraws Carney’s invitation to Board of Peace after Davos spat
President Donald Trump said the Canadian leader was no longer welcome on his “prestigious Board of Leaders” after the pair traded barbs in high-profile speeches in Davos.
UK national security threatened by biodiversity loss, intelligence chiefs warn
Without “major intervention” the UK risks increasing geopolitical instability, economic insecurity, conflict and migration.
When leverage replaces certainty
Subscribe now with a one-month trial for only $1, then enjoy the first year at an exclusive rate of just $99. US trade no longer anchors Germany’s export modelDiego Faßnacht shows Germany’s trade surplus with the US has sharply narrowed as exports fell and imports rose in 2025.
Trump's NATO front line comments 'deeply disappointing', UK minister says
LONDON, Jan 23 - U.S. President Donald Trump's comments that NATO troops stayed off the front line in Afghanistan were \"deeply disappointing\", a British minister said on Friday, noting that many European soldiers had died supporting American-led operations.
Asus starts an 'immediate internal review' on its 800-series motherboards in light of 'recent reports concerning Ryzen 7 9800X3D CPUs'
No solutions yet, but it's better than staying quiet on the whole matter.
A Somali-American Artist Speaks Out
Minnesota art orgs take a stand against ICE, Senate rescues arts funding, and what exactly is the "2016 trend"?
Israeli Bedouin say hope for better life crushed after deadly crackdown
When the Israeli Bedouin village of Tarabin al-Sana backed Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's party in the last elections, they expected their lives would improve. Three years later, the small community in the Negev has been left stunned after a two-week crackdown during which
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Voice of America’s Persian service blacks out Iran’s exiled crown prince
The Persian service for President Trump’s overhauled Voice of America (VOA) is censoring coverage of Iran’s exiled Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi, who played a central role in stirring up antigovernment protests that rocked the country earlier this month. Three staff members at VOA
UMNO president Zahid’s ‘grand coalition’ call runs into old Malay political fault lines
The call is hardly new and unlikely to be taken up, said analysts.
Thune comes under GOP pressure to bypass Democrats on health care
Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) is coming under increasing pressure from Senate Republican colleagues to bring health care legislation to the Senate floor amid fears of a Democratic wave in November. Conservatives are pushing the GOP to move a package similar to
Ruben Gallego, a bright spot in a bad year for Democrats, hears White House calls
The 2024 election was a dark chapter for Democrats nearly across the board, as they lost not only the presidential race but also both the House and the Senate. Sen. Ruben Gallego's win in Arizona, against that backdrop, was one of the few bright spots of the cycle for the
Prime Video Greenlights U.K. Crime Thriller Series ‘Dirty’ From ‘Bridge of Spies’ Writer Matt Charman
Prime Video has ordered U.K original series “Dirty,” created by Oscar-nominated writer Matt Charman (“Bridge of Spies,” “Treason,” “Hostage”) and described as a “gripping, emotionally charged crime thriller.” The ongoing series — which marks the first greenlight by Nicole
Computers can’t surprise
As AI’s endless clichés continue to encroach on human art, the true uniqueness of our creativity is becoming ever clearer - by Richard Beard Read on Aeon
'I didn't hear from my son for seven months': Inside Yemen's UAE-run secret prisons
The BBC sees sites on former United Arab Emirates bases in Yemen where detainees say they were abused.
How you like that: Thai tourism campaign featuring Blackpink’s Lisa draws memes, criticism
One commenter asked if the photo was taken at the actual location.
Bowser on the move, layoffs at Moonshot, and Ubisoft takes a sledgehammer to its studio ecosystem - Patch Notes #37
Plus: South Korean publisher Nexon is eager to do more business in the west after the success of Arc Raiders.
Japan's PM dissolves parliament after three months in office, setting up snap election
The move by Sanae Takaichi is an attempt to capitalise on her popularity to help her governing party regain ground after major losses in recent years.
Piper James autopsy finds ‘evidence consistent with drowning and injuries consistent with dingo bites’
Canadian backpacker, 19, was found dead on K’gari island earlier this week surrounded by pack of wild dingoes The autopsy of Piper James, whose body was found on K’gari surrounded by a pack of dingoes, has found “physical evidence consistent with drowning and injuries
Intel Nova Lake CPUs on track for late 2026 as exec downplays shuffling capacity to meet datacenter demand: 'We have important customers in both datacenter and client and that needs to be our priority'
Would you consider Nova Lake?
Pakistan mall fire death toll jumps to 67
The process to identify the bodies recovered from the wreckage of Gul Plaza in Karachi continues.
Free air fryers to help people cook more healthily
Meir Matters previously taught people how to use slow cookers - which they could then take home.
Syrian government says it controls prison in Raqqa with Islamic State-linked detainees
Jan 23 (Reuters) - Syria's Interior Ministry said on Friday it had taken over al-Aktan prison in the city of Raqqa in northeastern Syria, a facility that was formerly under the control of Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF). The prison has been holding detainees linked
Factbox-Who is leading Russia's delegation at the Ukraine talks in Abu Dhabi?
MOSCOW, Jan 23 (Reuters) - Russian Admiral Igor Kostyukov is set to head Moscow's team at trilateral security talks with the U.S. and Ukraine on Friday in Abu Dhabi, as part of efforts to reach a deal to end the war in Ukraine. What do we know about Kostyukov? CAREER IN
Transcript: Trump Rages Wildly after Poll Delivers Him Worst News Yet
T he following is a lightly edited transcript of the January 23 episode of The Daily Blast podcast. Listen to it here . Greg Sargent: This is The Daily Blast from The New Republic , produced and presented by the DSR Network. I’m your host, Greg Sargent. Donald Trump exploded in
